Training and principal qualifications:

• MBChB 1994
• Ophthalmology registrar training Christchurch and Dunedin
• Fellowships at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Lions Eye Institute, Perth, Australia, Royal
• Liverpool University Hospital, England and Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland

Positions held:

• Eye Surgeon & Director – Eye Institute
• Eye Surgeon, Auckland District Health Board
• Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology – University of Auckland
• Chair, NZ Branch Royal Australian and NZ College of Ophthalmologists
• Member, NZ Health Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal
• RACE Examiner, Royal Australian and NZ College of Ophthalmologists

Dr Hadden believes that each patient is unique and that, with advancing technology, more and more people will have their sight restored. Dr Hadden is also involved in training future ophthalmologists at Greenlane Clinical Centre and through his roles with the College. His competence and thoughtful approach have resulted in him being elected by his colleagues to the prominent positions he now holds. He has travelled to Fiji and Samoa for 15 years to help ophthalmologists provide better care for their patients. Dr Hadden is a recognised provider for all major health insurance companies, meaning patients can experience hassle-free claims. His team can organise prior approval for their surgery.