Dr Pappalardo began her medical studies at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, where she was awarded an MBBS with First Class Honours and a University Medal in Medicine.
Dr Pappalardo consults privately at Valley Eye Specialists in Fortitude Valley, and is a Visiting Medical Officer at the Queensland Children’s Hospital where she provides an Ocular Genetics service and actively participates in registrar teaching.
Having recently published in international journals in the field of ocular genetics, Dr Pappalardo maintains a keen and ongoing interest in research. She also likes to attempt to balance out her busy weeks by spending time with her husband four children – mostly by enjoying the great outdoors.
Dr Pappalardo’s areas of particular interest include:
- Pterygium surgery
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetic eye disease
- Inherited retinal diseases
- General adult and paediatric ophthalmic conditions
