Dr Chris Murphy's Clinic


Chris is an ophthalmologist and has his private clinic here at Flagstaff Eye Care. His ophthalmic specialties are in the cornea and anterior segment, external disease and cataract.


Some of the services Chris provides include

  • Cataract surgery
  • Pterygium or pinguecula surgery
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • YAG laser peripheral iridotomy
  • Intravitreal injections
  • Minor eyelid surgery
  • Chalazion or tarsal cyst removal
  • Syringing of tear ducts or lacrimal probe
  • Corneal issues
Referrals from your GP or optometrist are preferred but not necessary to see Chris for an initial consultation.

Contact Information 


Hamilton Clinic
When: Weekly on a Monday and Saturday
Location: Flagstaff Eye Care, Flagstaff Shopping Centre, 1158 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton
Postal Address: PO Box 21159, Rototuna, Hamilton 3256
Phone: 07 957 2758
Email: info@chrismurphy.co.nz or info@flagstaffeyecare.co.nz


Whitianga Clinic
When: Fortnightly on a Wednesday
Location: Mercury Bay Optometrists, 28 Lee Street, Whitianga
Phone: 07 866 5919


Thames Clinic
When: Monthly on a Friday afternoon
Location: Thames Hospital
Phone: 07 957 2758


Paeroa Clinic
When: Fortnightly on a Wednesday evening
Location: The Eye Place, 2B Willoughby Street, Paeroa
Phone: 07 862 8978

Southern Cross Hospital

Location: 21 Puutikitiki Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216 
Phone: 07 959 5700
Email: hamilton@southerncrosshospitals.co.nz

Chris's surgical procedures take place at Southern Cross Hospital. If you require surgery, the date for this will be arranged during your initial consultation.