Mr Georgios Archontakis

Mr Georgios Archontakis is a consultant paediatric and adult ophthalmologist in Leeds and Sheffield who specialises in cataracts in children, glaucoma, and retina conditions, alongside strabismus (squint), YAG laser capsulotomy, eye trauma, cataract surgery and emergency eye care. He privately practises at Optical Express Sheffield, and Optical Express Leeds, while his NHS base is Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Archontakis completed his medical degree at Universitatea Ovidius, Romania in 2001. He began his ophthalmology training as a resident at the General Hospital of Serres in Greece before relocating to the UK. His surgical background includes extensive experience in high-volume cataract surgery, squints, glaucoma, medical retina, traumatology and minor eyelid operations.

Throughout his career, he has held various posts including specialty doctor roles in Darlington, Barnsley, Doncaster and London, plus fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust between 2018 and 2020.

Mr Archontakis remains committed to continuous professional development through regular attendance at meetings and conferences. He actively contributes to education by presenting to medical students and ophthalmology residents on topics spanning paediatric ophthalmology emergencies and broader procedural knowledge.