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An experienced ophthalmic surgeon, Mr. Kazakos has specialist interests in cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external diseases. He is at the forefront of modern refractive treatments and he has performed more than 40,000 procedures. He is an expert in Laser Vision Correction procedures with i-Design, Wavefront, Intralase, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, flap lifts, complex case management and intraocular procedures including complex cataract surgery, Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange, Phakic Intraocular Lens, premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, accommodating and toric) IOL exchanges, complex case management and astigmatic incisional procedures. Through this comprehensive range of refractive procedures and with the use of latest modern technology, Mr Kazakos is able to offer to his patients the most suitable treatment for their eyes. He is registered with the Medical Councils in both the UK and Greece.
You’ll also find Mr Kazakos on the list of the 10 best eye surgeons in the UK, based on thousands of patient reviews since 2002.
Mr Kazakos is a board certified, fellowship trained corneal eye surgeon who has undergone additional specialist training in laser refractive surgery and is in private practice including Optical Express. He is an active member of various affiliated bodies and societies such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Mr. Kazakos attends International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) conferences and is annually assessed by this board. The panel consists of several of the world’s most eminent refractive surgeons including Mr. Steve Schallhorn, former Head of Ophthalmology for the US Navy, and Dr. Jan Venter, a world leading ophthalmic surgeon.
Mr Kazakos graduated from the prestigious Marmara University of Istanbul, Turkey in 1997. His ophthalmic residence was at the Oxford Eye Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, Essex County Hospital, Ipswich General Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and Southampton Eye Unit for a Fellowship in Corneal and External Eye Diseases. He then returned to his native Greece where he completed his higher surgical training and received a Refractive Fellowship in the University of Crete with Prof. Pallikaris, the inventor of LASIK. Additionally, he has attended mini-fellowships in Refractive Surgery with some of the world’s most distinguished ophthalmologists including Prof. Richard Forster (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA) and Prof. Theo Seiler (Institut für Refraktive und Ophtalmologische Chirurgie, Zurich, Switzerland).
His dedication to his profession and patients is evident from his clinical experience, patients’ feedback, involvement with research and continued attendance at seminars and conferences as both speaker and delegate.
Professional Memberships:
- General Medical Council (GMC) – Member
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) – Member
- Greek Medical Council (Iatrikos Sylogos Athens) – Member
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Member
- The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) – Member
- The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) – Member
- United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) – Member
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Testimonials
The whole experience at Optical Express and with Mr Kazakos was great. He was able to answer my questions and very comforting throughout the procedure. As a doctor myself I thought he was very professional and the theatre environment was sterile yet relaxed with music. When I had any concerns he immediately reassured me. It’s a shame he doesn’t have follow up appointments to see what a good job he did – my vision is better than 20-20. Very appreciative! Thanks.
Excellent briefing before the surgery, going into details of different procedures. I would recommend speaking with Dimitri before surgery if you have any queries before the treatment day or at least be prepared for an in depth chat on the day. My treatment very well and my vision is better than 20/20 even if I went for the standard lasik treatment with mechanical flap creation. I am relieved these are the results I obtained as the treatment was considerably cheaper.. Also, treatment was pretty much painless and I drove to appointment the next day. This is just the way it was for me, I’m sure there is nothing to worry about if it takes just a little longer for vision to stabilise. (I was short sighted -5.25 and -6.75)
Mr Kazakos performed Refractive Lens Exchange surgery on both my eyes. I was treated with complete professionalism and care and would recommend him to anyone who is considering eye surgery.I CAN SEE!!
I attended for surgery in Bristol on 17th & 24th September after wearing glasses for more than 10 years. I was immediately put at ease by Dimitri and his team. The whole procedure was pain free and i would recommend it to anyone who his thinking about having this treatment. I had Lens exchange surgery. I now have perfect vision and am 100% happy with the procedure performed.Thanks for all your care and help
I UNDERWENT REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE/CATARACT SURGERY IN BRISTOL. THE FIRST OP ON MY RIGHT EYE WAS PERFORMED ON 10TH SEPTEMBER AND THE SECOND ON MY LEFT EYE ONE WEEK LATER.I HAD TEXRAFLEX / TECNIS LENS FITTED.BEFORE THE OPERATION I HAD TWO LENGTHY MEETINGS WITH MR KAZAKOS WHO EXPLAINED IN GREAT DETAIL THE PROPOSED PROCEEDURES. AFTER EACH OPERATION I HAD A FURTHER EXAMINATION BY THE SURGEON FOLLOWED UP BY A YET ANOTHER EXAMINATION AFTER 7DAYS AT MY LOCAL CLINIC IN CARDIFF.I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO BE UNDER THE WING OF MR ED BALDWIN IN CARDIFF WHO REFERED ME TO MR DAMITRI KAZAKOS.I AM EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS AND WOULD RECOMMEND THE TREATMENT IF APPLICABLE TO ANYONE. WHILST FEELING ANXIOUS BEFORE THE FIRST OPERATION I CAN WITH ALL HONESTLY SAY THAT I REALY HAD NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.I NOW HAVE NO NEED FOR GLASSES WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY NEEDED FOR DRIVING AND READINGTHE TREATMENT AT OPTICAL EXPRESS FROM ALL THEIR STAFF AND IN PARTICULAR MR BALDWIN AND LATTERLY MR KAZAKOS WAS FIVE STAR. I HAVE A LOT TO BE GRATEFUL TO THEM FOR.