Ophthalmologists (Eye Specialists/Eye Surgeons) in Port Elizabeth
OUR DOCTORS:
DR NICK YORK
Dr Nick York is an Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist/ Eye Surgeon) in practice at Life St Georges Hospital in Port Elizabeth. He has extensive experience in the treatment of a wide range of eye conditions, with special interests in cataract surgery, glaucoma, medical retina and all diseases involving the cornea (the front clear “window” of the eye) such as keratoconus, fuchs dystrophy, bullous keratopathy, corneal scars, corneal ulcers, pterygiums and cancers of the ocular surface.
After specialising as an Ophthalmologist in Cape Town he undertook further sub-specialty fellowship training at the prestigious Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he became an expert in the latest techniques in cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, corneal cross-linking and laser eye surgery. He operates in the state of the art dedicated Eye theatre facilities at Life St Georges Hospital.
Dr York prides himself on being an active listener, taking the time to fully understand his patient’s concerns. He strives to treat each of his patients with empathy and care while offering a comprehensive, individualised treatment plan for their presenting eye problem. He uses only the latest, cutting edge diagnostic and therapeutic technology to provide the best possible visual outcomes for his patients.
DR ŚRUTI DAVÉ
Dr Śruti Mahendra Davé has gone full circle from growing up in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), attending Theodor Herzl Schools in the neighbourhood, to having an ophthalmology practice in her hometown.
After completing her undergraduate medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Cape Town, she returned to Gqeberha to complete her internship and community service.
With the benefit of a Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) in hand, Śruti joined her father, a medical doctor with a special interest in ophthalmology, continuing to learn from him, and taking over the practice for 2 years.
With extensive experience in medical and surgical specialities, Śruti returned to Cape Town to pursue her ophthalmology training at Tygerberg Hospital, obtaining her Diploma in Ophthalmology (DipOphth) and completing her specialist training (FCOphth) at Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital, Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children’s Hospitals.
Prior to starting her new practice at Bay Eye, she worked with corneal sub-specialist, Dr Nick York, at St George’s Hospital.
Her special areas of interest include surgical retina, cornea, cataracts and trauma. She is particularly keen to alleviate the dry eye burden that is ubiquitous in our screen-intensive society.
She balances her private practice with several outreach projects and ophthalmology registrar training.
Her mantra is ‘performance with purpose’, to strive to continuously learn and improve, thereby providing the best possible care to patients.
Outside of ophthalmology, you will find her travelling, and exploring new places, and new experiences. She is an avid motor enthusiast, nature lover, sports junkie, and would-be astronaut.
