Meet Dr Kent Chow
About Dr Chow
Dr Chow is a New Zealand-trained ophthalmologist who takes pride in providing personalised holistic care. His warm and down-to-earth manner complements his emphasis in effective communication. He is dedicated to understanding your concerns, thoroughly answering your questions, and ensuring you feel confident with your treatment decisions.
Dr Chow has successfully performed thousands of operations, including complex cataract, refractive lens exchange, pterygium, minimally invasive glaucoma (MIGS), eyelid and eye socket surgeries. He is committed to integrating the latest scientific research and surgical techniques to address your unique needs.
In addition to his interests in cataract, corneal, glaucoma, and retinal conditions, Dr Chow has completed subspecialist oculoplastic fellowship (UK) in treating disorders of the eyelids, tear ducts and eye sockets.
Dr Chow’s clinical motto is: “What would I do if this were my loved one”
Being a native English speaker, Dr Chow is also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Associations and Accreditations
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MBChB, University of Otago, 2005
- Bachelor of Medical Science with First Class Honours, BMedSc(Hons), University of Otago, 2005
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences, PGDipOphthBS, University of Otago, 2010
- Fellow in Orbital, Oculoplastic & Lacrimal surgeries, Southampton General Hospital, United Kingdom, 2019
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO), 2017
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Tauranga Eye Specialists
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Tauranga Hospital
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, The University of Auckland
- Cataract surgery
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Eyelid, tear duct and eye socket surgeries
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons (ANZSOPS)
- Ophthalmology New Zealand (ONZ)
Dr Chow has published multiple manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals, and is dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in the field.
Motivation
During his early medical career volunteering at a rural Kenyan hospital, Dr Chow witnessed firsthand the life-changing “miracles” of sight restoration. This pivotal experience ignited his passion for ophthalmology. Dr Chow has since been dedicated to delivering the same transformative care to patients in NZ and abroad, including past roles in rural Australia and West Africa.
Dr Chow: “The most rewarding part of my role is seeing the profound satisfaction and gratitude of my patients as they leave my clinic room, knowing they have received the best possible care.”
Outside work, Kent treasures spending quality time with his wife (Dr Georgina Chan, a hip and knee surgeon) and his young family. He is often seen cheering on his children in their extra-curricular pursuits. He used to play classical Double Bass semi-professionally.
