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Mr Theodoros Empeslidis

Ophthalmology Leicester

Mr Theodoros Empeslidis

2 years of experience

12,274+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Theodoros Empeslidis at a glance

Mr Theodoros Empeslidis is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Leicester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Leicester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Theo Empeslidis is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University Hospitals of Leicester. He has trained in Greece and the UK and has completed a fellowship in Medical Retina with additional training in uveitis. Mr Empeslidis' special clinical and research interests include retina conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, diabetic retinopathy, inherited macular dystrophies, uveitis. He leads several randomised controlled trials in retinal disorders and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals.

As the leading consultant ophthalmologist of the Age-related macular degeneration Unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Mr Theo Empeslidis has received the prestigious Macular Society Award for Excellence for his exemplary patient care and team leadership.




Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Detached retina

Diabetes and medical retina

Macular degeneration

Macular holes

Uveitis


Medical retina - diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal dystrophies, acquired retinal disorders

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

— Mr Theodoros Empeslidis

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Leicester (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Leicester (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-975726 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2C8EF14C · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,462
Annual physical exam 99395 2,536
Vaccination administration 90471 568
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,951

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 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Theodoros Empeslidis
HEADSHOT
Theodoros Empeslidis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Theodoros Empeslidis with the team
WITH TEAM
Theodoros Empeslidis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Theodoros Empeslidis

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Theodoros Empeslidis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9949/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32807654 · cited by 94
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Theodoros Empeslidis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4683/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36420713 · cited by 180

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Leicester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.theo.empeslidis@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Theodoros Empeslidis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Theodoros Empeslidis 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Theodoros Empeslidis specialises in Ophthalmology in Leicester, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Theodoros Empeslidis speaks English, Greek.

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