Meet the team
SPECIALIST EYE SURGEON
James McKelvie
Medical and ophthalmic training
FRANZCO - Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Corneal and anterior segment fellowships
The University of Auckland, NZ (mentor Prof. Charles McGhee)
Auckland District Health Board, NZ (mentor Prof. Charles McGhee)
Queen Victoria Hospital, UK (supervisors Mr Samer Hamada, Mr Damian Lake)
MBChB, PhD, BSc (first class hons) - The University of Auckland
Current clinical, research and other positions
Consultant ophthalmologist and corneal surgeon at Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Hospital
Ophthalmologist, corneal and cataract surgeon at Hamilton Eye Clinic
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at The University of Auckland
Clinical director for the New Zealand National Eye Bank
Waikato Institute of Surgical Education & Research (WISER) founding member
Section Editor (Anterior segment) for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Medical advisory board member EYEQUE corp, Silicon Valley, Ca, USA
CEO, CatTrax Limited
Research and publications
Google scholar | Publons | ORCID
Career
Enquiries and Appointment Manager
Gaynor Clancy
Call Gaynor to arrange an appointment and discuss any special requirements or questions you may have. She can schedule urgent or short-notice appointments at a time that suits you. Gaynor can provide pricing for surgery, payment options, insurance pre-approval and help with any other questions about your appointment.
Ophthalmic Technician
Maureen Mararaj
During your visit, Maureen will test your vision, measure your glasses and complete any scans, investigations or imaging that may be required. These assessments may be used to confirm a diagnosis, monitor treatment and to assist with surgical planning. Maureen is a dispensing optician with 12 years of experience in New Zealand and Australia.
