Dr Jenna Besley is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and specialises in cataract, pterygium and oculoplastic surgery.
She is a graduate of the University of Queensland Medical School and completed her Ophthalmology training at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. Dr Besley undertook an Ophthalmology fellowship with the Fred Hollows Foundation in Nepal and in the Indigenous communities surrounding Alice Springs. She also gained invaluable clinical experience from additional training in Oculoplastic surgery in Nottingham, United Kingdom. During her time in Nottingham, Dr Besley focused on eyelid malposition surgery and reconstructive surgery following the removal of skin lesions.
Dr Besley prioritises communication and education for her patients. She is also passionate about ensuring access to quality eye care in rural and remote locations. She is a Visiting Medical Officer at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and plans to continue her role in international aid.
Dr Besley has a Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) from the University of Sydney and is committed to ongoing education. She is currently undertaking a Master of Health Policy to better understand the operational intricacies of different health systems and how they may be improved.
Dr Besley sees patients at Sunshine Coast Eye and Retina in Caloundra.