Professional Profile
Dr Logan Mitchell is a highly trained ophthalmologist based in Dunedin, with subspecialty expertise in both corneal disease and strabismus. He completed his medical and ophthalmology training in New Zealand, followed by advanced fellowship training at two leading Australian institutions: the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne (strabismus) and the Royal Adelaide Hospital (cornea).
Dr Mitchell has particular expertise in complex adult strabismus surgery, including the use of adjustable suture techniques, as well as advanced corneal procedures such as DSAEK (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) and other lamellar transplant techniques.
In addition to his subspecialist work, Dr Mitchell provides comprehensive ophthalmic care including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and general eye health services. He is passionate about restoring and preserving vision, and is known for his warm, approachable manner and commitment to patient education. His goal is to ensure every patient feels informed, supported, and confident in their care.
Interests
- Strabismus/Squint assessment and surgery
- Corneal and External Eye Disease including full-thickness and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplantation, corneal collagen crosslinking
- Cataract surgery - small incision sutureless phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation (including toric intraocular lenses for the correction of astigmatism)
- Glaucoma risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- General Ophthalmology
Qualifications
MB ChB 2001 Otago; FRANZCO 2011Vocational Scope
OphthalmologyPost Fellowship Training
Specialist Training
- PGDipOphthBS(Dist), 2004
- Registrar training: Dunedin and Christchurch 2006-2009
- Ocular Motility Fellowship, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 2010
- Anterior Segment Fellowship, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, 2011
- MOphth, 2018
Positions and Membership
- Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Otago Dunedin School of Medicine
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
- Member of Save Sight Society (NZ)
- Member of Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society
- Member of International Strabismological Association
- Co-opted member, RANZCO NZ Branch Committee
- Trustee, New Zealand National Eye Bank
- Trustee, Ophthalmological Society of NZ Postgraduate Education Trust
- Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society for selected services
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