Dr Liam Turner

Liam was born and raised in Queensland. He undertook his tertiary studies at the University of Queensland and the Australian National University, in Canberra. Upon completion of his university studies, he returned to Queensland. He completed his junior doctor training at Gold Coast Hospital and The Princess Alexandra Hospital before undertaking his registrar training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Mater Hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Townsville Hospital, and Gold Coast University Hospital. After his registrar training, Liam relocated to the United Kingdom in 2021 to further his skills and expertise, undertaking two separate fellowships in oculoplastics: at Hereford County Hospital, which he completed in 2023, and St Thomas Hospital, London, which he completed in January 2024.

Liam chose to become an ophthalmic surgeon from an early stage during an ophthalmology rotation as a medical student. He enjoyed the intricate nature of the surgery, as well as the dual aspect of ophthalmology, in that it was both an equally medical and surgical speciality.

Subspecialty Interests

Dr Turner’s oculoplastic subspecialty focuses predominantly on:

1. Lid malposition - entropion, ectropion and ptosis
   
2. Facial nerve palsy
   
3. Disorders of the nasolacrimal system
   
4. Treatment of periocular malignancy, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

As well as his subspecialty interest, Dr Turner maintains an interest in general ophthalmology and feels that it is important to offer comprehensive care to his patients.

Ophthalmology practices

As well as private practice with Westside Eye Doctors, Dr Turner has public consultant appointments at The Redlands Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital.