Dr Devaraj Supramaniam

M.D, M.Surg (Ophthal), FRANZCO

Dr Dev graduated from medical school in 2000 and undertook further study to obtain both Malaysian and Australian specialist ophthalmology qualifications. In 2013 he undertook 12 months of advanced retinal training at the Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide.

Since 2013 Dr Dev has worked in both metropolitan and regional Australia, striving to provide quality eye care with a patient first focus. He’s performed over 10,000 eye surgeries including complex cataract and retinal surgeries. With a passionate interest in the continued development of his field, Dr Dev has also been active in training ophthalmology registrars and fellows in his specialties, giving back to both his professional and patient community.

He remains active in the educational and mentoring space and is a lecturer at the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University and actively participates in teaching the next generation of medical students and eye doctors. In recognition of his commitment to the field, he was selected as a full member of the Ophthalmic Education Standing Committee of the Asia – Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), one of the umbrella international ophthalmic bodies with the goal of preventing blindness and promoting excellence in ophthalmology through research and service, among member nations of the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr Dev is married and has 2 children and a dog. He enjoys classical music, good coffee and hiking with his family.

Memberships and fellowships

• Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists
• American Society of Retinal Specialists
• Fellow, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
• Australian Medical Association
• Asia – Pacific Ophthalmic Imaging Society
• Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology
• Malaysian Medical Association
• Academy of Medicine, Malaysia

Languages

In addition to English, Dr Dev speaks in Tamil and Malay.