Dr Sara has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented at local and international meetings. He holds a public position as a Consultant Visiting Medical Officer at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, where he enjoys teaching and supervising the next generation of ophthalmologists. He will also be going up to Mt Isa, as a Visiting Medical Officer, to provide ophthalmic care to patients from the surrounding rural/remote regions.

Dr Sara is bilingual (speaking fluent Spanish), and is often described as easy going with a relaxed demeanour. He prioritises patient communication and understanding, and takes pride in providing consistent, high-level patient care. Outside of work, Dr Sara enjoys spending time with his wife, extended family and friends, his not-so-friendly cat, keeping active and exploring the beautiful beaches, lush hinterland, and delicious food that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Dr Walker graduated from medicine at the University of Adelaide in 1994 and completed his specialist training in Ophthalmology in South Australia in 2002. He pursued further education and training with advance training posts fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford achieving full recognition as an Ophthalmologist in the UK. He also trained at the Children’s Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago before returning to Australia in late 2004.