MBChB, BSc, MRes, MD, FRCS
18 years of experience
Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP
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18 years of experience
Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP
(+2 more)
21 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya, Mr Stephen Ward and 8 other professionals
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Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon specialising in robotic and keyhole surgery for bowel conditions and hernias. He treats bowel cancer and a wide range of non-cancerous bowel and anal conditions, as well as groin, umbilical, incisional and other abdominal wall hernias.
He has more than 10 years' experience in robotic surgery and uses both robotic and keyhole techniques to offer modern, minimally invasive treatment where appropriate. These approaches allow complex and precise surgery to be performed through smaller incisions, helping to reduce the impact of surgery and support a faster recovery.
He works within the NHS at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, based at Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital, and sees private patients at Spire Little Aston Hospital and The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham.
Conditions Treated
Mr Panteleimonitis provides specialist assessment and treatment for:
He places strong emphasis on modern, minimally invasive and robotic techniques to support faster recovery and improved long-term outcomes.
Specialist Training and Experience
Mr Panteleimonitis graduated in Medicine from the University of Leicester, where he also completed an additional BSc degree. He undertook higher surgical training in the Wessex region before being awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in General Surgery.
He went on to complete advanced robotic colorectal cancer fellowships at two internationally renowned specialist centres: St Mark's Hospital in London and the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. He also holds an MD (Research) focused specifically on robotic rectal cancer surgery.
This specialist training, combined with more than a decade of experience, has given him extensive expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, which he now applies to both colorectal and hernia surgery.
Robotic Surgery, Research and Teaching
Mr Panteleimonitis helped establish and develop the robotic colorectal surgery programme at University Hospitals Birmingham. He has published the results of his own robotic surgery practice, demonstrating excellent clinical outcomes.
His robotic practice includes both colorectal surgery and hernia repair. He is also actively involved in training other surgeons in robotic colorectal surgery and teaches on national and international courses, helping him remain at the forefront of developments in robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
Mr Panteleimonitis is a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and has authored numerous scientific publications and a textbook chapter on robotic colorectal surgery. His work has been presented at national and international meetings and has also featured in the media, including filming for a Channel 5 documentary about surgeons.
Approach to Patient Care
Patients often describe Mr Panteleimonitis as approachable and easy to talk to. He understands that bowel, anal and hernia problems can be worrying or difficult to discuss and aims to create a calm, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable talking openly about their concerns.
He believes that excellent surgery starts with excellent communication. He takes time to explain each patient's condition and treatment options in clear, understandable language, ensuring they feel informed, confident and supported from their first consultation through to recovery.
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General Medical Council
No. 7013734
University of Leicester
Medicine
Graduated 2008
University of Leicester
Physiology and Pharmacology
Graduated 2006
University of Portsmouth
Masters of Research- Robotic rectal surgery
Graduated 2016
University of Portsmouth
Doctor of Medicine- Research in robotic rectal surgery
Graduated 2019
Royal College of Surgeons
FRCS - General and Colorectal Surgery
Graduated 2021
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£200Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP
Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 7RR
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Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis is caring and clear in patient interactions, making individuals feel at ease and reassured. He explains procedures like high anterior resection, hipec wash, and laparoscopic adhesion release in simple terms, also arranging pre-operative physiotherapy to assist recovery. Patients note his excellent surgical skills and strong team support. Successful outcomes across colorectal, bowel cancer, and robotic surgery are valued by patients.
I recently under went a Right Hemicolectomy performed by Mr pantelemonitis & his team. I received the most excellent care, I can't praise them enough for the care & consideration I was shown, before, during & post op. Everything has been explained carefully & in a very caring manner. I would say to any one about to go through the same procedure that you are in excellent hands with Mr pantelemonitis & his team. I was in no pain following my operation, & i feel my recovery has gone extremely well, I attribute this to the care I have received, which helped to put me at ease.
I had an inguinal hernia repair on my left side. My appointment came through quickly considering, on the day the whole team were excellent, from booking in to pre-op, operating information and anaesthetics, to postop and information, overall an excellent experience. Thank you so much, my recovery was as predicted and I am virtually back to where I was before the hernia thank you very much. All in all this producer was quite amazing really excellent!
My recent visit was post surgery,Mr Panteleimonitis discussed with me how operation had gone and was pleased with the outcome.However he suggested that due to the difficulty of the operation i would benefit from a further course of chemotherapy.At no time did i feel under any pressure to proceed and was happy enough to go with the information and facts provided.
Excellent service from Doctor and he is always friendly and helpful.
There are some people you meet in life who you will never forget, and Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis is one of those people. From the very beginning, he treated me with such kindness, compassion and respect. Going through cancer and major surgery was one of the most frightening and difficult experiences of my life, but I always felt that I was in the safest possible hands with him. Mr Panteleimonitis is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but what meant just as much to me was the human side of the care he gave me. He spoke to me with kindness, listened to me, reassured me and made me feel that I mattered as a person, not simply as a patient. My surgery was major and complex, and I will never forget what he did for me. When you are the person lying in that hospital bed, frightened and putting your life into somebody else’s hands, that level of skill, care and compassion means more than words can really express. He treated me fantastically throughout my care and gave me confidence during a time when I felt incredibly vulnerable. To me, Mr Panteleimonitis is a true hero. I will always be grateful for his skill, dedication, compassion and for the care he showed me and my family during such a difficult chapter of my life. Thank you simply does not feel enough, but I will carry an enormous amount of gratitude for him for the rest of my life. I could not recommend Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis more highly.
Mr Panteleimonitis Consultant colorectal and genetal surgeon was very professional throughout my experience as a patient under his care at Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital. I felt completely cared for from the outset of my contact with Mr Ponteleimonitis given the way in which he explained the outcome of tests undertaken by the hospital leading to my prognosis. I was given his reassurance that the process would be straightforward and not complicated given his observation of his findings. He explained in the presence of a Clinical Nurse what the whole process of care would entail, when and where and for how long - which also gave me and my husband time to ask relevant questions where necessary re my care and outcomes during and following surgery. Given the fact I was put at ease throughout the whole process I feel that this aided my speedy recovery and I remained upbeat throughout. I felt well prepared for surgery and felt well cared for afterards by all care staff. I also only remained in hospital for the number of days stated by Mr Panteleimonitis which was also a demonstration of the care he said I would receive, and expect which I feel was exceptional given my speedy recovery where I continued to remain upbeat throughout the whole process right up until my next appointment with him 4 weeks after discharge from hospital. Mr Panteleimonitis people skills and care was exceptional which enabled me to remain at ease throughout the whole process of my care which I thanked him for.
The surgeon took the time to explain the procedure, the options and the outcomes throughout the process including the risks
I was diagnosed with stage 3 locally advanced rectal cancer in November 2025. I remember stepping in to Dr Panteleimontitis office with my Daughter and the 1st words he spoke to me was “you are not going to die” and from that day I knew I was in the best hands. Dr Panteleimonitis and the rest of the team came up with a plan and from that day my care has been exceptional. After having a heart problem after my 1st chemotherapy there was a change of plan and I had a 5 day course of radiotherapy which would be followed by surgery. I had a fantastic response to the radiotherapy. Dr Panteleimonitis sent me for pre operative physiotherapy which would help with my recovery. The day of surgery arrived and Dr Panteleimonitis came to see me and explained again what was going to happen in surgery, he is just so good at making you feel like your in safe hands. I had a full hysterectomy, and a high anterior reaction with a hipec wash. Surgery was 10 hours and I spent 4 days in hospital before I returned home. I believe I was out of hospital so quickly due to my pre physiotherapy. I went to see Dr Panteleimonitis for my results on the 12th of August, and I am pleased to say I am cancer free. I will be forever grateful to Dr Panteleimonitis for his care, professionalism and how well my surgery went. He has saved my life and for that I am so thankful. What an amazing man he is and a credit to our incredible NHS.
Explained condition and required treatment in simple terms at first consultation Surgery arranged quickly and again he explained the procedure- even spoke to my wife after operation Cannot thank him enough - can speak very highly of him and all of team at Solihull

Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya
General Surgeon
Mr Stephen Ward
General SurgeonLeader in robotic surgery
22 Jul 2026
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General Surgeon
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In this short video, I introduce myself and explain my role as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Good Hope Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham. I share my experience in robotic surgery for colorectal cancer, as well as my approach to caring for patients with benign bowel conditions and hernia problems, focusing on safe, minimally invasive treatment and personalised care.
02 March 2026
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✨ New Publication: Implementing Robotic Colorectal Surgery Using a Standardised Modular Technique ✨ Delighted to share our latest paper published in Impact Surgery: “Implementation of da Vinci Xi robotic colorectal surgery by fellowship-trained surgeons using a standardised modular technique: a multicentre study from two UK units.” This study is an important milestone for several reasons: 🔹 Standardised modular training delivers safe, reproducible outcomes Our results show that when robotic colorectal surgery is taught and performed using a structured, standardised modular technique, outcomes remain consistently safe—zero conversions, low morbidity, low leak rates, high R0 margins. These findings build on our previous work demonstrating that procedural standardisation and competency-based training can make robotic surgery more predictable, replicable, and safer to adopt across centres. 🔹 First publication using our own consultant-level data Although Jamil Ahmed and I have co-authored many papers together, this is the first time we are publishing data from our own independent robotic practices as consultants—an especially meaningful milestone. 🔹 Real-world impact: supporting safe programme implementation The training we received has directly enabled the successful rollout of robotic colorectal surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital. This work highlights that with a structured training pathway and a standardised technique, new programmes can be established safely with reproducible outcomes from the outset. A huge thank you to our co-authors, my colleagues, robotic team and to the anaesthetic, nursing, and operational teams at both hospitals for their expertise and support—and a special thank you to our trainers and mentors, whose guidance and commitment to high-quality, structured robotic training made this journey possible. Their influence is fundamental to our ability to deliver safe, reproducible robotic colorectal surgery within our own units.
30 November 2025
impact-journals.org

This University Hospitals Birmingham news article marks Solihull Hospital reaching the milestone of 1,000 robotic surgical procedures, reflecting the growth of our advanced minimally invasive programme. As one of the consultant robotic colorectal surgeons at Solihull Hospital, I am proud to contribute to this achievement and to the continued development of robotic colorectal surgery within the Trust.
24 November 2024
uhb.nhs.uk

I was recently featured in The i Paper discussing the rise in bowel cancer among younger adults. In the article, I shared my experience from clinical practice, where we are seeing more patients under 50 being diagnosed than in previous years. My aim in contributing was to help raise awareness of symptoms and reassure patients that early assessment is important and effective treatments are available. Open conversations and timely investigation can make a real difference.
19 February 2026
inews.co.uk
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Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 33 reviews.
What languages does Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis speak?
Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis speaks English and Greek
Where is Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis located?
Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis primarily practices at Spire Little Aston Hospital, located at Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP
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