Mr Sofoklis Panteleimonitis

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:  

• Colon and rectal cancer 
• Diverticular disease 
• Haemorrhoids (piles) 
• Anal fissures and fistulas 
• Pilonidal sinus disease, including minimally invasive endoscopic treatment 
• Groin (inguinal) hernias 
• Umbilical hernias 
• Incisional and other abdominal wall hernias 

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.