Meet the team

Get to know the dedicated team behind our patient-focused eyecare.

Dr Michael Karpa

Ophthalmologist/Director, FRANZCO

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Laser, Cataract, Glaucoma and Oculoplastic Surgery
Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retina and Botox Treatment

Dr Karpa is a world-class ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma and oculoplastics. His career path has included roles as a research chemist and army pilot. As an ophthalmologist, he’s proud to have worked in many developing countries, helping to restore sight to thousands of patients who would otherwise be unable to access treatment.

A self-confessed perfectionist, Dr Karpa is not content until his patients find relief from troubling symptoms. The best part of his job is seeing patients after their cataract surgery reading their phones in the waiting room without glasses with a big smile.

Clinical experience

Five years of ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital
Two subspecialty fellowships in glaucoma and oculoplastics, with training completed in Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Cornwall and King’s College Hospital, London
Over a decade’s experience as a consultant ophthalmologist
Primary surgeon for thousands of cataract surgeries in low-resource developing countries through the Fred Hollows Foundation
Expertise in laser, vitreoretinal, intravitreal injections and all other aspects of ophthalmic surgery
Sought-after teacher and supervisor of ophthalmology trainees, general practitioners and optometrists in clinical ophthalmology, cataract and other ophthalmic surgeries

Dr Eline Whist

Ophthalmologist

Dr Whist is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in ophthalmology. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO), with subspecialty experience in ocular inflammatory disease, uveitis and medical retina. She performs cataract and other ophthalmic surgeries.

Originally from Norway, Dr Whist moved to Australia to study medicine at the University of Newcastle. She also holds a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and has a varied medical background, including volunteer work in Africa with Doctors Without Borders (MSF).