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Mr Serafeim Antonakis

Verified Ophthalmology Southampton

Mr Serafeim Antonakis

2 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

7,848+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Serafeim Antonakis at a glance

Mr Serafeim Antonakis is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Southampton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Southampton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Serafeim Antonakis is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with nearly a decade of experience within his field. He specialises VitreoRetinal and cataract surgery, dealing with issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic related eye issues and retinal vein occlusions. Serafeim is dedicated to constantly improving the patient experience and the best patient outcomes, proven by his dedication to his role. He currently treats private patients at the Spire Southampton Hospital.
Serafeim initially qualified as a doctor in Greece in 2002, and continually developed his his specialist skills and gained several post graduate qualifications, including his MSc, MD and Ophthalmology specialist training, which he completed in 2012. After this, he undertook this first VitreoRetinal fellowship in Kent, at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, which is renowned for having the best specialised Eye Unit and training the best doctors in the world. He then undertook another VitreoRetinal fellowship at St. Thomas' Hospital under internationally acclaimed VitreoRetinal consultants, further improving his skills. After substantial training, Serafeim proved to be a true innovator in the delivery of patient care in ophthalmology, being responsible for the implementation of electronic diaries for VitroRetinal patients at University Hospital of Southampton, among other patient record systems within the Eye Unit. Serafeim has since been honoured for his accomplishments in the field with multiple awards and honorary positions at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital. In addition to this, he is also active in the teaching community and takes time to mentor trainee ophthalmologists and medical students.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsCataract Surgery
Macular hole surgery
Retinal detachment surgery
Vitreous haemorrhage
Posterior vitreous detachment
Intravitreal Injections/Implants
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Disease

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

— Mr Serafeim Antonakis

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Southampton (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Southampton (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-466514 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-DE7B0DBA · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 97
Annual physical exam 99395 2,655
Vaccination administration 90471 1,927
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,152

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Serafeim Antonakis
HEADSHOT
Serafeim Antonakis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Serafeim Antonakis with the team
WITH TEAM
Serafeim Antonakis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Serafeim Antonakis

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Serafeim Antonakis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9831/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36680794 · cited by 193
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Serafeim Antonakis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4597/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34201100 · cited by 91
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Serafeim Antonakis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1091/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34596151 · cited by 61

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Southampton · 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · serafeim.antonakis@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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 Serafeim Antonakis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Serafeim Antonakis 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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