Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis

Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon specialising in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for bowel cancer, benign colorectal conditions and hernia surgery. He works within the NHS at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital) and sees private patients at Spire Little Aston Hospital and the Harborne Hospital in Birmingham. 

Training and Background 

Mr Panteleimonitis graduated in Medicine from the University of Leicester, where he also completed an intercalated BSc. He subsequently undertook higher surgical training in the Wessex Deanery, one of the UK's leading training programmes for minimally invasive colorectal surgery, before being awarded the FRCS (General Surgery). 

He completed two prestigious advanced robotic colorectal fellowships at St Mark's Hospital in London and the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. He also completed an MD (Research) focused on robotic rectal cancer surgery. 

Clinical Interests and Conditions Treated 

Mr Panteleimonitis specialises in robotic and keyhole surgery for colorectal cancer, benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall hernias. 

His clinical interests include:  

• Colon and rectal cancer 
• Diverticular disease 
• Haemorrhoids 
• Anal fissures and fistula 
• Pilonidal sinus disease, including minimally invasive endoscopic treatment 
• Inguinal hernias 
• Umbilical hernias 
• Incisional and other abdominal wall hernias 

He is committed to using the latest robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever appropriate, helping patients achieve less pain, faster recovery and excellent long-term outcomes. 

Robotic Surgery, Research and Teaching 

With over 10 years' experience in robotic colorectal surgery, Mr Panteleimonitis has developed extensive expertise in advanced minimally invasive techniques. He helped establish the robotic colorectal surgery programme at University Hospitals Birmingham and has published his own consultant robotic surgery outcomes in peer-reviewed literature, demonstrating excellent clinical results. He is actively involved in training surgeons in robotic colorectal surgery and regularly teaches on national and international courses. 

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Panteleimonitis remains actively involved in research, education and innovation. He has authored numerous scientific publications and a textbook chapter on robotic colorectal surgery, presents regularly at national and international meetings, and has contributed to media features highlighting advances in robotic surgery, including filming for a Channel 5 documentary about surgeons. 

Approach 

Patients often describe Mr Panteleimonitis as approachable and easy to talk to. He believes that excellent surgery starts with excellent communication and aims to create a calm, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns. Every patient receives a clear explanation of their condition, the available treatment options and what to expect throughout their care, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence. His goal is to ensure every patient feels supported throughout their journey, from the first consultation through to recovery.