Dr David Hilford

FRANZCO, MBBS (Hons 1st Cl.), BEd, DipT – Surgery and Diseases of the Retina, Vitreous and Macula 

After a career as a secondary school science/mathematics teacher, Dr David Hilford subsequently completed a medical degree at the University of Queensland. Upon graduation from medicine in 1997 he was awarded Dux of the Course and The University Medal. 

Following his resident years, which included civilian medical work with the Australian Defence Force, he completed Ophthalmology Registrar training in Brisbane. Subsequently he spent two further years undertaking Retinal Fellowships in Auckland, New Zealand, and at the prestigious John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in vitreo-retinal surgery and the treatment of medical diseases of the retina and macula. 

Dr Hilford has given ophthalmology presentations at state, national and international conferences, and has published articles in international peer-reviewed journals. 

Dr Hilford currently practices in Brisbane at central and northside/southside locations, as well as conducting retina clinics in Toowoomba. 

Memberships:

• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
• The Australian and New Zealand Society of Retina Specialists
• The Australian Medical Association
• The General Medical Council, United Kingdom
• Partner in Sight/Founding Member of the RANZCO Eye Foundation
• Medical Advisory Committee to the Macular Degeneration Foundation  

Awards:

• The University of Queensland Medal (1997)
• MBBS (Medicine) First Class Honours (1997)
• Lilian Cooper Memorial Prize – Dux of MBBS (1997)
• William Nathaniel Robertson Medal (1997)

Service Locations: Brisbane CBD, Nundah, Strathpine, Mt Gravatt, Toowoomba