Dr George G. Kalantzis

Having qualified in 1998 as a doctor, I spent two years in Greece as a medical officer in the Greek Army. I then completed my higher specialist training in Ophthalmology in Athens (“G. Gennimatas” Ophthalmology University Hospital). I have completed two Fellowships in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and at St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds.
Since February 2012 I have practiced as a Consultant at St. James’s University Hospital and run several specialist clinics (Oculoplastic Clinic, Lacrimal Clinic, Orbital Clinic, Joint Thyroid Eye Disease Clinic, Botox Clinic) and general Ophthalmology clinics.
I am also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leeds University and an Honorary Consultant at York Hospital and Athens University Ophthalmology Department (“G. Gennimatas” Hospital).
I have over 50 peer reviewed publications and I am in charge of clinical research projects in Ophthalmology.

Academics

• Honorary Senior Lecturer, Medical School, Leeds University, United Kingdom - since 2012
• Fellow of European Board in Ophthalmology Diploma (FEBO) - 2018
• Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists Diploma, London (FRCOphth) - 2017
• Member of Royal College of Ophthalmologists Diploma, London (MRCOphth) - 2012
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Ophthalmology – 2009

Education

• Oculoplastics & Adnexal Fellow: Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery - Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK (2011-2012)
• Oculoplastics, Lacrimal & Orbital Fellow: Fellowship in Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital pathology and surgery - St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK (2009-2010)
• Resident in Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology University Hospital “G. Gennimatas”, Athens, Greece (2005-2009)
• Resident in Ophthalmology – “Bristol Eye Hospital”, Bristol, UK (2003-2004)

Board Member

• Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (RCOphth)
• European Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS)
• British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Editorial Boards

• Eye
• Orbit
• Clinical Ophthalmology
• European Journal of Ophthalmology

 Professional Experience

• Honorary Senior Lecturer, Medical School, Leeds University, UK 2012 -
• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon “St. James University Hospital”, Leeds, UK 2012 -
• Fellow in Ophthalmology in UK 2009-2011

Education Experience

• I am an HonorarySenior Lecturer in Leeds University and I am responsible for training 3rd and 5th year medical students in Ophthalmology
• I am a Clinical Tutor for trainees rotating at the Ophthalmology Department in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal & Orbital Surgery, which is part of the obligatory training in UK
• I train every year two senior post-CCT Fellows at St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK

Clinical and Research Interest

Clinical Interest:

• Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital diseases and surgical management of them
• Ocular Oncology
• Pediatric Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery
• Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

Research Interest:

• Since 2017 I am the principal investigator for a revolutionary scientific study in order to produce new, cosmetically improved, artificial eyes in the United Kingdom with the assistance of Medical Photography departments. The study is funded by NHS and the Leeds University.