Dr Michael Hennessy

Associate Professor Michael Hennessy is a highly regarded Ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care across metropolitan, regional, and remote settings in Australia. With a clinical focus on preserving and restoring vision, Dr Hennessy specialises in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of various ocular conditions. His clinical expertise encompasses general ophthalmology, with a particular emphasis on advanced surgical interventions and long-term disease management to improve patient outcomes.

Throughout his career, Dr Hennessy has held significant leadership and clinical roles, including serving as a Staff Specialist Ophthalmologist and a Director of Ophthalmology Registrar Training. He has been actively involved in managing public eye clinics and outreach services that deliver specialist ophthalmic care to rural and remote communities. His clinical practice is characterised by a dedication to patient-centred care, utilising state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and modern surgical techniques to treat complex conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.

Dr Hennessy completed his foundational medical training at the University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Honours. Committed to advancing his technical expertise, he also obtained a Master of Biomedical Engineering from the University of New South Wales. Dr Hennessy is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, reflecting his adherence to the highest standards of clinical practice and ongoing professional development in the field of ophthalmic medicine.