Mr Sai Kolli

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."

1. 2000–2006
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2006–2010
   Residency · Ophthalmology

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2010–2011
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   AP-HP Paris, FR

1. 2010-09–2011-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

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Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.6455/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 68

2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

   Mr Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5660/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 86

3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Sai Kolli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.2656/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 176

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