Family Owned & Independent
Established by Optometrists Geoffrey and Deborah Fitzpatrick in 1988, Fitzpatrick Optometrists maintains branches in Kingaroy, Maroochydore and Longreach. Since 2025, second generation Optometrist Scott Fitzpatrick proudly carries on the family tradition in Maroochydore. Geoffrey continues to provide visiting Optometry services to Longreach each Month and CASA Aviation Eye Exams in Maroochydore.
Being independent allows us to provide a personalised service, with the latest technology, high quality products and a focus on maintaining the community reputation we are proud of. We offer a wide range of products for all budgets, including continuing to participate in the Queensland Government Spectacle Scheme. We are proud supporters of our Community, sponsoring Stella Maris Community Events, Maroochy Bowls Club and more!
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Scott Fitzpatrick
B App Sc (Optometry)
Grad Cert Ocular Therapeutics
Scott completed his studies at QUT in 2003 and spent time interstate before moving back to Queensland and joining the family business in 2006. Scott has been the Managing Director of Fitzpatrick Optometrists Kingaroy since 2008 and has recently moved back to the Sunshine Coast.
Scott has worked as a full scope independent Optometrist for over 20 years and brings his breadth of experience and caring nature to the Maroochydore practice. Whether you need a fresh take on your eye care, a thorough eye health check or the right vision solution for your lifestyle. Scott is experienced and compassionate, taking the time to find the best solution for you.
Scott is proud to continue the tradition of Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists in Maroochydore and looks forward to seeing you in the practice.
Geoffrey Fitzpatrick
Dip App Sc (Optometry) DPA
Geoffrey completed his studies at the then Queensland Institute of Technology and commenced private practice in optometry in 1972. He moved to the Sunshine Coast in 1984 and began work in Nambour, extending his care into Maroochydore and Kingaroy in subsequent years.
Geoffrey has a special interest in general optometry, contact lenses (including rigid contact lenses and Ortho-k) and keratoconus.
As a pilot himself, Geoffrey takes great pride and pleasure in his ability to regularly provide eye care to residents of rural Queensland. He is also a member of the Queensland Children’s Hospital Alignment Program as well as being a CASA-credentialed optometrist.
Kate McLennan
BVisSc MOptom
Kate completed her studies at QUT in Brisbane, graduating with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry with Distinction in 2022. She is a therapeutically endorsed optometrist, with a special interest in contact lenses, dry eye and myopia control. Kate also grew up in rural and regional towns throughout the NT and QLD, and as a result is passionate about rural health care.
Kate joined the Fitzpatrick Family Optometrist Maroochydore team in 2023. She values taking the time to provide comprehensive and personalised optometric care to her patients to ensure she addresses their individual needs and concerns.