Approved insurers
Aetna
Alliance Health Corporate
Aviva
AXA Health
Healix Health Services
VitalityHealth
WPA
Approved insurers
Aetna
Alliance Health Corporate
Aviva
AXA Health
Healix Health Services
VitalityHealth
WPA
Mr Kefalas is a Consultant Hand Surgeon. His areas of interest include arthritis of the wrist and hand, wrist arthroscopy, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytrens contracture, and post-traumatic conditions of hand.
Mr Vasileios Kefalas graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1996. He went on to undertake mandatory year-long service both in the Greek Army Medical Department and as a working GP. He progressed to work as a registrar at a number of leading Medical institutions in Greece before completing his training in Orthopaedics in 2007. He was granted his CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics, after which he became an Associate Specialist in the Upper Limb team of the 1st University Orthopaedic Department for the General Hospital Georgios Papanikolaou in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Mr Kefalas moved to England in 2008 to work as an Upper Limb Fellow at the Wrightington Hospital in Wigan, a ’Centre of Orthopaedic Excellence’. He then moved to Southampton General University Hospital, UK, where he worked and trained as a Senior Upper Limb Fellow. He was admitted to the GMC Specialist Register in 2008. He was successfully granted the FESSH European Diploma in Hand surgery in 2013 and he is member of the BSSH (British Society of Surgery of the Hand).
Mr Kefalas specialises in hand and wrist surgery and wrist arthroscopy
Mr Kefalas specialises in cubital tunnel release
Vasileios undertakes a wide range of operative procedures including: carpal tunnel releases and revisions, trigger thumb and finger release, ganglions (open or arthroscopic removal), lump-soft tissue tumour removals, soft tissue procedures (i.e., ligament reconstructions, fasciectomies for Dupuytren’s disease), trapeziectomies, wrist arthroscopy, nerve entrapment, procedures for acute and chronic conditions of the wrist (osteotomies, fusions, joint replacements).
MD European Diploma in Hand Surgery, FESSH
CCT Trauma & Orthopaedics & Traumatology, University Hospital George Papanikolaou, A Orthopaedic Department,Greece
Doctor – Ptychio Iatrikes 1996 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
English
German
Greek
Romanian
Started at Practice Plus Group
Vasileios has 23 years of experience as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He has worked in the Medical Department of the Greek Army and as a GP in Greece. He moved to England in 2008 and has since worked and trained as a senior upper limb fellow at Southampton General University Hospital.
A private consultation with Mr Kefalas a very affordable £95. This price includes: an in- depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan.
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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Vasileios Kefalas practises at Southampton,
Yes, Vasileios Kefalas is always happy to welcome new patients for orthopaedic treatment.
Yes, Vasileios Kefalas accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
AetnaAlliance Health CorporateAvivaAXA HealthHealix Health ServicesVitalityHealthWPA
Yes, Vasileios Kefalas is happy to welcome patients seeking orthopaedic treatment via the self-pay route.
Yes, Vasileios Kefalas accepts NHS orthopaedic patients.
If you are seeking orthopaedic 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 Vasileios Kefalas.
Yes. An initial consultation with Vasileios Kefalas costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
First, Vasileios Kefalas will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve him carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Vasileios Kefalas.