Consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon
12+ years’ experience
300+ yearly procedures
£95 consultation
Practice Plus Group Google rating
4.8
Francesco D’Alterio
Mr D’Alterio is a highly trained consultant ophthalmologist specialising in vitreoretinal and medical retina care. He has over 12 years’ experience and brings his advanced surgical expertise to patients at Practice Plus Group. His approach is grounded in precision, evidence-based care and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Biography
Mr D’Alterio trained at some of the world’s leading ophthalmology centres, including St Paul’s Eye Unit (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), Newcastle Eye Centre, and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, completing internationally recognised fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery. This extensive training has given him experience in treating retinal detachments, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreous haemorrhages, and complications of diabetic retinopathy.
Mr D’Alterio is also highly skilled in managing medical retina conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and macular oedema caused by retinal vein occlusion. He completed a dedicated Medical Retina fellowship at the Western Eye Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust), enabling him to provide evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments including intravitreal injections and retinal laser therapy.
He holds a 2nd level Master’s Degree in Vitreoretinal Surgery from Humanitas University, Milan, and the prestigious Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBOphth). Alongside his work at Practice Plus Group, he serves as a locum consultant ophthalmologist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, maintaining close links with NHS practice.
Procedures
Expert in cataract surgery
Mr D’Alterio is a specialist in cataract surgery
Expert in vitreoretinal surgery
Mr D’Alterio is a specialist in vitreoretinal surgery
Expert in medical retina conditions
Mr D’Alterio is a specialist in medical retina conditions
Mr D’Alterio offers a full range of ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery with monofocal or premium IOLs (such as toric, extended depth of focus, and multifocal IOLs), complex cataract surgery, management of cataract surgery complications, vitreoretinal surgery (including macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage, floaters, diabetic retinopathy-related complications, IOL exchange, secondary IOL, and scleral or iris-fixated IOL), YAG laser (capsulotomy and iridotomy), retinal laser (Argon), and intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF and sustained-release steroid implants) for macular conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and macular oedema due to retinal vein occlusion.
Qualifications
MD
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Italy – 2011
CCT
Specialist Diploma in Ophthalmology, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Italy – 2017
Masters
2nd Level University Master’s Degree in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy – 2019
FEBOphth
Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology, European Board of Ophthalmology – 2019
Retina Fellowship
Clinical Fellowship in Medical Retina, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK – 2020
A private consultation with Mr D’Alterio costs just £95. This includes an in-depth consultation, any eye imaging required on the day, and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed, simply call 0330 058 1719. Alternatively, you can fill out the enquiry form on this page.
Mr D’Alterio constantly shows empathy and respect to patients’ needs. Trusted by both patients and colleagues, he combines his experience and expertise with a compassionate, holistic patient-focused approach. He keeps auditing his practice in order to constantly ensure a very high quality of care provided.
Mr D’Alterio’s specialist training and surgical techniques
Francesco graduated in Medicine and Surgery (MD) and then completed his Specialist Training in Ophthalmology (CCT) at the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” (Italy). He gained extensive experience in vitreoretinal surgery having trained at the world-renowned St. Paul’s Eye Unit (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), Newcastle Eye Centre (Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust with internationally recognised fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery. He has also completed a Medical Retina fellowship at the Western Eye Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) in London.
Mr D’Alterio’s memberships and fellowships
FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) BEAVRS (British and EIRE Associations of Vitreoretinal Surgeons) BEAMS (British and Eire Association of Medical Retina Specialists) EURETINA (European Society of Retina Specialists) SISO (Italian Society of Ophthalmic Sciences) BMA (British Medical Association) ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology)
Francesco is an e-portfolio assessor for Ophthalmology Specialist Trainees and delivers teaching to registrars and medical students.
He is highly committed in training and supervising fellows and junior surgeons in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.
Mr D’Alterio’s research and publications
His passion for surgical and clinical research is reflected in his numerous peer-reviewed publications, involvement in clinical trials, and his role as reviewer for several international scientific journals. Francesco regularly presents at major national and international Ophthalmology conferences, including BEAVRS (UK), EURETINA, ARVO (USA), and GIVRE (Italy), sharing insights on cutting-edge techniques and research findings. He was awarded with a grant from Knights Templar Eye Foundation at 2016 ARVO meeting (USA). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=d%27alterio+fm&sort=date
*Representative example: The total amount of credit £1,995.00. Total charge for credit £787.80. Total amount repayable £2,782.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £46.38. Representative 14.90% APR. Example based upon treatment costing £1,995.00 repayable over 60 months. Acceptance is subject to status. T&Cs apply.
“I trained and worked in Italy, France, and the UK, gaining extensive international experience in ophthalmology. This allows me to provide my patients with the most advanced, evidence-based treatments, particularly for retinal conditions and cataracts, tailored to their individual needs.”
Mr D’Alterio
Consultant ophthalmologist
Why choose a surgeon from Practice Plus Group?
At Practice Plus Group Hospitals, we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care from start to finish. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and world-class surgeons, we’ll make sure you’re looked after every step of the way.
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Yes, Francesco D’Alterio is always happy to welcome new patients for Eye treatments.
Does Francesco D’Alterio accept insured patients?
No, Francesco D’Alterio does not accept insured patients at this time.
Does Francesco D’Alterio accept self-pay patients?
Yes, Francesco D’Alterio is happy to welcome patients seeking Eye treatments via the self-pay route.
Does Francesco D’Alterio accept NHS patients?
Yes, Francesco D’Alterio accepts NHS Eye treatments patients.
Do I need a referral to see Francesco D’Alterio?
If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Francesco D’Alterio.
Can I pay to see Francesco D’Alterio?
Yes. An initial consultation with Francesco D’Alterio costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Francesco D’Alterio?
First, Francesco D’Alterio will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options. This will likely involve an in-depth consultation, any eye imaging required on the day (all eye imaging is painless), and a tailored treatment plan.
How much does it cost to see Francesco D’Alterio?
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Francesco D’Alterio.
