About Dr Joanne Goh
About
A multidisciplinary career
The qualifications, achievements and values behind Dr Joanne Goh’s multidisciplinary career.
A career built on excellence
Evidence before opinion
Curiosity drives progress
Long-term thinking
Innovation with purpose
Backing businesses that use innovation to solve real problems and deliver lasting value.
Thinking beyond
today's challenges
Committed to advancing patient care, supporting ambitious businesses and investing in ideas that have the potential to improve tomorrow.






Dr Joanne Goh
MBBS (Hons), BMedSci, FRANZCO
Dr Joanne Goh is an Australian ophthalmologist, entrepreneur and investor whose career spans both clinical excellence and strategic business leadership. Best known for her work as a highly specialised cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon, she has built a reputation for combining precision, innovation and long-term thinking across medicine, business leadership and investment.
Based in Melbourne, Dr Goh is one of Australia’s leading specialists in premium cataract surgery and vision correction. She performs a high volume of advanced procedures, including cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, LASIK, PRK, SmartSight and other laser vision correction treatments, helping patients achieve greater visual freedom through personalised surgical care.
After graduating with Honours from the University of Melbourne, Dr Goh completed her internship at St Vincent’s Hospital before undertaking specialist ophthalmology training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). She then pursued advanced fellowship training in cataract, refractive and corneal surgery at both Bristol Eye Hospital and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where she refined her expertise under internationally recognised leaders in ophthalmology.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Goh has maintained a strong commitment to research, education and innovation. She has authored and presented research at national and international conferences, received numerous scholarships and awards, and remains passionate about advancing the field of ophthalmology through evidence-based practice and continual learning.
Beyond medicine, Dr Goh is actively involved in entrepreneurship, strategic growth initiatives and private investment. She has a particular interest in partnering with founders and leadership teams to identify opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation and long-term value creation. Her investment philosophy is guided by the same principles that underpin her surgical career: rigorous analysis, disciplined decision-making and a commitment to excellence.
By combining the analytical precision of a surgeon with the strategic mindset of an investor, Dr Goh brings a unique perspective to every endeavour. Whether in the operating theatre, the boardroom or through collaborative partnerships, she is driven by a desire to make meaningful, lasting impact.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr Goh is passionate about lifelong learning, innovation and supporting initiatives that improve outcomes for both individuals and organisations. She is fluent in English and also speaks conversational Mandarin and Cantonese, enabling her to connect with a diverse range of patients, colleagues and communities.
Education and international training
University of Melbourne
MBBS (Hons) & BMedSci
Graduated with Honours from the University of Melbourne, completing both her medical degree and Bachelor of Medical Science with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and research.
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Medical Internship
Completed her medical internship at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, gaining broad clinical experience before commencing specialist ophthalmology training.
Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
Specialist Ophthalmology Training
Completed specialist ophthalmology training through RANZCO before being admitted as a Fellow of the College.
Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University
Research Fellowship
Completed a Medical Science Research Fellowship within the Department of Ophthalmology, contributing to internationally recognised ophthalmic research and scientific publications.
Bristol Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
Subspecialty Fellowship
Undertook advanced fellowship training in complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery, corneal surgery and external eye disease at one of the United Kingdom’s leading ophthalmic centres.
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Advanced Fellowship
Completed further fellowship training at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, refining advanced techniques in cataract, corneal and laser vision correction surgery.
Dr Joanne Goh
Cataract, Refractive & Corneal Surgeon, Investor & Entrepreneur
Professional qualifications
Dr Joanne Goh’s qualifications reflect decades of academic excellence, specialist surgical training and ongoing professional development, combining internationally recognised expertise with a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
- MBBS (Hons)
- BMedSci
- FRANZCO (Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists)
- Specialist Ophthalmologist
- Cataract, Refractive & Corneal Surgeon
Professional memberships
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
- European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- Australasian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
- Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS)
Professional achievements
Dr Joanne Goh’s career has been recognised through a number of prestigious scholarships, fellowships and international awards that reflect her longstanding commitment to academic excellence, clinical leadership and professional development.
- NHMRC Public Health Postgraduate Research Fellowship
- International Society for Eye Research Young Investigator Fellowship Award
- The University of Melbourne Publication Grant
- Melbourne University Abroad Scholarship
- Bachelor of Medical Science Research Fellowship, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University, Department of Ophthalmology
- M F Manchester Scholarship, University of Melbourne
- International House and SLG Scholarship, University of Melbourne
- Dean’s Honours List
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A collection of published research, clinical insights and academic contributions
Research Papers
Conjunctival seborrheic keratosis mimicking ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
Research Papers
Outcomes of sphincterotomy for small pupil phacoemulsification.
Research Papers
Long-term refractive outcomes in myopic individuals undergoing excimer laser surgery.
Research Papers
Comparison of in-vivo confocal microscopy, PCR and culture of corneal scapes in the diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis.
Research Papers
Retinal vein occlusion: An approach to diagnosis, systemic risk factors and management.
Research Papers
Retinal arteriolar narrowing and subsequent development of CKD stage 3: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis.
Research Papers
Retinal microvascular caliber and risk of incident diabetes: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis.
Research Papers
Global prevalence and major risk factors of diabetic retinopathy.
Research Papers
Retinal fractal dimension is increased in persons with diabetes but not Impaired glucose metabolism.
Research Papers
Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) activity and retinal vascular calibre in type 2 diabetes.
Research Papers
Orbital fibrosis and intraocular recurrence of retinoblastoma following periocular carboplatin.
Research Papers
Prosthetic valve endocarditis: What is the evidence for anticoagulant therapy?



