Mr Antonios Athanasiou
General, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgeon
in
Hove
MD PhD FRCS(Gen Surg)
GMC: 7512942

Mr Antonios Athanasiou areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Antonios Athanasiou is one of Brighton’s leading surgeons. Practicing at the University hospitals of Sussex NHS Trust and the Montefiore Hospital. He specialises in minimally invasive keyhole surgery techniques including laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder disease, inguinal hernia, acid reflux, weight loss and gastrointestinal conditions. He also assists with diagnosis and treatment using upper GI endoscopy.
Mr Athanasiou began his career in general surgery in 2006. During his training, he completed three fellowships in bariatric and esophago-gastric surgery under the tutorage of leading surgeons. Whilst he was training, Mr Athanasiou gained his PhD in liver regeneration which has been published widely. He has achieved extensive experience in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery and offers all types of minimally invasive treatments.
Mr Athanasiou will provide you with an experienced and honest account of the options, risks and benefits of advanced laparoscopic surgery, putting your safety and well-being as the first priority. He focuses on preoperative care and postoperative recovery in order to improve the outcome of your operation. Mr Athanasiou currently holds professional memberships at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS), Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) and British Medical Association (BMA). His research interests have included minimally invasive surgical techniques, improvement of patient care through innovation and the metabolic implications of obesity. He has been widely published in numerous field-related, peer-reviewed journals.
Patient reviews
L. Verified Patient
11/04/2022
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Patients comments
Dr Athanasiou is excellent. He treated me brilliantly, was incredibly clear and followed up with me twice without me expecting a call following my surgery. THANK YOU! I had to chase up my final consultation and also waited for nearly 3 years for my op
M J. Verified Patient
04/03/2022
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we first met this lovely surgeon when my husband got diagnosed with cancer back in june last year he is no doubt very good at his job,has has a lovely team he works with which we have said are angels in disguise . they have gone above and beyond there job
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Thank you for your kind comments.
P. Verified Patient
21/02/2022
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I would like to thank Mr Athanasiou for his professionalism with his team and also for getting me into hospital so quickly . The fact he performed a very difficult operation key hole surgery was amazing and I am so so grateful..the ward staff need a medal
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Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad you were happy with the care we provided.
V D. Verified Patient
04/02/2022
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I was anxious due to previous surgeries and relieved by Mr Athanasiou's professional, respectful and caring manner. He tackled a very difficult & extended surgery providing an outcome which far exceeded my expectations & will improve my quality of life
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I am delighted I was able to help, and thank you for the feedback. Kind regards from me and the team