Dr. Christos Sinapis MD, PhD, ECFMG is an ophthalmologist surgeon who has undergone further training at the largest and best-rated Ophthalmological Center in the United States of America (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA), as well as at three of the largest hospitals in England (Moorfields Eye Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, Southampton University Hospital) during his many years of stay and education abroad.

Mr. Christos Sinapis is specialized in the treatment of all Vitreo-Retina diseases and is highly trained and familiar with the most modern and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of all diseases of the posterior hemisphere of the eye. He is also a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of all Intraocular Inflammations (Uveitis), as well as in the surgical treatment of Cataracts, including the most difficult and complicated cases for the treatment of which special surgical access to the posterior hemisphere of the eye is required.

From November 2015, when he completed his postgraduate training abroad, until May 2025, when he took up his duties at the Athens Medical Center, he served as an Ophthalmologist Surgeon in large private ophthalmology clinics in Athens, while at the same time maintaining a private practice in Ano Glyfada.

He graduated first, with the highest score among his fellow students (9.77/10), from the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds the title of Distinguished Doctor of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his training in the specialty of Ophthalmology at the First University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, achieving the highest score and ranking first among all candidates in Athens in the exams for the title of Specialty in Ophthalmology. He is the holder of many scholarships and awards for his excellent performance in his undergraduate and postgraduate medical studies.

Education

2/2011  Obtained a Specialty Title in Ophthalmology after Excellence and Distinction in the Exams by achieving the highest score among all candidates in Athens

5/2010  Successful completion of all stages (step 1, step 2 Clinical Knowledge, step 2 Clinical Skills, step 3) of the American Medical Examinations (USMLE, United States Medical Licensing Examination) for obtaining a license to practice medicine in the United States of America

12/2007-12/2010 Residency in Ophthalmology at the First University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens.

10/2006-11/2007 Clinical Research Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital and National Institute for Health and Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology, NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom. Active participation in the clinical and research work of the Departments of Glaucoma, Uveitis, Cataract and Retina of the largest and best Ophthalmological Hospital in Europe.

2/2005-6/2005 Specialist in the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251st General Hospital of the Hellenic Air Force.

11/2004-2/2005 Physician at the 350th Wing of the Hellenic Air Force.

8/2003-8/2004 Field Service as a Physician in Koroni, Messinia.

4/2003-7/2003 Three-month internship in Cardiology, Pathology and Surgery, Kalamata Hospital.

9/1996 – 12/2002  Bachelor of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Grade 9.77 (Excellent)
The highest grade among my fellow students

9/1990 – 6/1996  High School Certificate from the 57th General Lyceum of Athens Grade 19.9/20 (Excellent)

Doctoral Thesis

9/2006 – 7/2011

Successful completion of a Doctoral Thesis entitled <Pharmacokinetics of intravitreal administration of Avastin
in rabbits>
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Grade <Excellent>

Postgraduate Training-Specialization

10/2014-10/2015

Vitreoretinal Fellow at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Training in the surgical treatment of all Vitreoretinal diseases in adults and children, with the most modern and minimally invasive surgical techniques, under the supervision of the world’s leading Retinal Surgeons Thomas Williamson and Alistair Laidlaw.

9/2013-9/2014

Vitreoretinal and Medical Retina Fellow at Southampton University Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom. Training in the treatment of all Vitreoretinal diseases, under the supervision of the world-renowned for his research contribution to Hereditary Diseases

of Retinal Professor Andrew Lotery and Retinal Surgeons Stephen Lash and Richard Newsom.

8/2012-8/2013

Vitreoretinal Fellow at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA. Training in the surgical treatment of all Vitreoretinal diseases, with the most modern surgical techniques and the most innovative therapeutic protocols, at the leading Eye Hospital in the United States of America for the last 28 years, under the supervision of the world-renowned Professor Philip Rosenfeld and the distinguished Retinal Surgeons Harry Flynn and William Smiddy.

6/2012-8/2012

Cataract Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Training in the surgical management of cataracts, including the most difficult
and complicated cases, under the supervision of leading Cataract Surgeons Vincenzo Maurino and Michael Miller.

9/2011-6/2012

Uveitis and Medical Retina Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Training in the diagnosis and management of all inflammatory syndromes of the eye under the guidance and supervision of the leading in the field Professor Carlos Pavesio.

Clinical & Research Interest

Clinical Interest:

Scleral Support of Intraocular Lenses
Surgical Management of Complications of Cataract Surgery Surgical Management of Retinal Detachment Inflammatory Syndromes of the Posterior Hemisphere

Research Interest:

Pathophysiology of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Pathophysiology of Diabetic Retinopathy

Distinctions & Awards

9/2011 Award of the ‘Ioannis Kontoleontos’ Scholarship of the National and Kapodistrian University
of Athens for further training and specialization in Retinal Diseases in the largest hospitals in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

2/2011 Excellence and honorable distinction for achieving the highest score among all candidates in Athens in the exams for obtaining the title of Specialty in Ophthalmology.

6/2010 Successful participation with distinction in the American Medical Examinations USMLE step 3, Miami, USA.

6/2009 Honorable distinction for achieving the highest score in the exams of the residents
of the First University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens in the subject of Retina.

1/2009 Honorable distinction for achieving the highest score in the exams of the residents
of the First University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens in the subject of Blepharitis, Conjunctiva and Sclera.

1/2008 Honorary distinction for achieving the highest score in the residency exams of the First University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens in the field of Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology.

1/2008 Award of an Honorary Diploma and Certificate for the Safe Practice of Medicine in the United States of America (ECFMG Certificate, Educational Committee of Foreign Medical Graduates Certificate).

12/2007 Successful participation with distinction in the American Medical Exams USMLE step 2 Clinical Skills, Philadelphia, USA.

10/2007 Successful participation with distinction in the American Medical Exams USMLE step 2 Clinical Knowledge.

3/2007 Successful participation with distinction in the American Medical Examinations USMLE step 1.

6/2006 Award of the ‘Ioannis Kontoleontos’ Scholarship of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to begin a Specialization in Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom

6/2006 Award of a Scholarship of the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.) to prepare my Doctoral Thesis.

4/2006 Successful participation with distinction in the Ophthalmology Examinations of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of England (MRCOphth part 1).

12/2003 Award and cash prize from the Academy of Athens, because I graduated first, with the highest score, among all my fellow students of the Medical School of the University of Athens.

7/2003 Award from the Pharmaceutical Company GlaxoSmithKline because I graduated first,
with the highest score, among all my fellow students of the Medical School of the University of Athens.

1/2003 Award of a Scholarship from the State Scholarship Foundation (I.K.Y) for excellent performance
and the highest score among the students of the 6th year of studies of the Medical School of the University of Athens.

10/2001 Award of the ‘Pandia Ralli and Penelope Marie Kamara’ Scholarship for my distinction in ethics and academic performance as a 5th year student of the Athens Medical School

9/2001 Award of a Scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y) for excellent performance
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