Qualifications
MB ChB 2005 Otago; FRANZCO 2015
Profile
Dr Jesse Gale is an ophthalmologist with specialist expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmology. Jesse consults at Capital Eye Specialists in central Wellington, and also works in Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.
Jesse graduated from University of Otago with the prestigious Prince of Wales Prize as the top graduate of any undergraduate degree. After ophthalmology training around New Zealand he had international fellowships in global ophthalmology (Fred Hollows Foundation, in Nepal, Australia, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga), and in neuro-ophthalmology (Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, USA) and in glaucoma (Cambridge, UK).
Interests
Jesse accepts general ophthalmology referrals, with a specialist interest in cataracts, glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology. Neuro-ophthalmology refers to problems with the optic nerve, pupils or eye movements (double vision). Jesse is particularly interested in how glaucoma and other optic nerve problems are linked and differentiated, and in managing glaucoma across populations and regions.
Title or Designation
Ophthalmologist
Full NZ Registration Date
6 December 2006
Vocational Scope
Ophthalmology
Contact Details
Dr Jesse Gale is available at the following services:
Capital Eye Specialists
This service is available at the following location:
148 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Phone
(04) 384 3937
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Fax
(04) 384 4937
Private Surgical Services
Bowen Hospital - Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
This service is available at the following location:
Bowen Hospital
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Phone
(04) 479 2069
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Fax
(04) 479 8520
Email
Website
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital - Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
This service is available at the following location: