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Mr Sai Kolli

Verified Ophthalmology Birmingham

Mr Sai Kolli

16 years of experience 5.0 (124 verified reviews)

7,526+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Sai Kolli at a glance

Mr Sai Kolli is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Sai Kolli
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Eye Surgeon)
Speciality : Cataract, Lens Surgery, Laser, Vision Correction and Cornea
Mr Sai Kolli is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. He is the Lead Consultant for Cataract and Cornea at University Hospitals Birmingham which is one of the largest Trusts in the country and serves a regional, national and international population.
Mr Kolli undertook his medical training at Cambridge University where he graduated with First Class honours. He started his Ophthalmology career over 20 years ago obtaining his Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2001 and subsequently became a Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2005. He went on to complete 3 years of academic research in the field of corneal stem cell biology culminating in the award of a PhD in 2009.
Mr Kolli is one of the few consultants who has been fellowship trained both in corneal and external disease as well as Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He completed his specialist training at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital where he started as a consultant in 2010 before moving to Birmingham in 2011 to head up the corneal department at University Hospitals Birmingham where he provides a tertiary referral service for cornea and cataract.
Mr Kolli is considered a national expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery and teaches and lectures across the UK and internationally on these topics. He is one of the most experienced surgeons in the country and has excellent outcomes.
Mr Kolli has been trained in all aspects of general ophthalmology. His specific consultant expertise lies in the following:
- Cataract
- Expertise in Premium Lenses (allowing spectacle free vision after cataract & lens surgery)
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Laser Eye Surgery (LASEK, LASIK & SMILE) for vision correction
- Intraocular Collamer Lenses (ICL) for high levels of short and long sight
- Corneal Disease
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Transplantation
- Ocular Surface Disease
- Dry Eye
- Red Eyes
- Itchy Eyes
- Allergic Eye Disease
Mr Kolli's knowledge in the most up to date aspects of cataract, lens and laser surgery means he can offer the ideal treatment to ensure the best outcomes. He prides himself on his open and honest approach and provides exceptional medical and surgical eye services across the region and beyond.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Sai Kolli

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Birmingham (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-15565 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-AB3BC2A3 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 148
Annual physical exam 99395 2,866
Vaccination administration 90471 2,386
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,325

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sai Kolli
HEADSHOT
Sai Kolli in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sai Kolli with the team
WITH TEAM
Sai Kolli at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Sai Kolli

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6455/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38948557 · cited by 68
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5660/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37974547 · cited by 86
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2656/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34287146 · cited by 176

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Birmingham · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Birmingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.sai.kolli@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

124 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
124 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Sai Kolli's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Sai Kolli treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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    Sai Kolli speaks English.

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