Aberystwyth · Wales
Hywel Dda
University Health Board
Lead Substantive Consultant
Cataract & Glaucoma
Your ophthalmologist
Dr. Alexandra
Koumpi, MD.
Ophthalmologist
Cataract & glaucoma surgeon
A professional journey across three countries. A personal commitment to the patient in front of her.
A personal introduction
The experience behind
her approach.
Born and educated in Piraeus, Greece, Dr. Alexandra Koumpi built her career through medical study, research and specialist practice across Greece, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Her published biography describes more than 20 years of clinical and surgical experience and over 5,000 cataract operations.
Education & specialist training
The foundations
of her practice.
Medical education and research, followed by specialist ophthalmology and advanced glaucoma training.
- 01
Medical degree · Greece
National and Kapodistrian
University of AthensSix years of medical studies, leading to the MD degree.
- 02
Research fellowship · United States
Indiana University &
University of Illinois Eye & Ear InfirmaryResearch fellowship work in microbiology and immunology in the United States.
- 03
Ophthalmology training · Greece
General Hospital of Athens
Specialist training and successful specialty examinations, qualifying as a consultant ophthalmologist.
- 04
NHS clinical experience · Newcastle
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Further experience across ophthalmology in the UK’s National Health Service.
- 05
Glaucoma fellowship · Cambridgeshire
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Advanced clinical and surgical glaucoma training under Professor Rupert Bourne, a Moorfields glaucoma consultant.
Former NHS consultant roles
Experience with
clinical leadership.
Her former substantive consultant appointments in cataract and glaucoma included lead roles at Hywel Dda and The Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Hywel Dda
Carlisle · Cumbria
Cumberland
Infirmary
Substantive Consultant
Cataract & Glaucoma
Harlow · Essex
The Princess
Alexandra Hospital
Lead Substantive Consultant
Cataract & Glaucoma
These are previous appointments. Her biography describes caring for a broad range of eye conditions and complex cataract and glaucoma cases during her NHS career.
What matters in your care
Expertise, offered
with respect.
Dr. Koumpi describes herself as approachable, compassionate and respectful. Her approach emphasises maintaining her knowledge and skills, and delivering personalised modern treatments.
- CompassionRecognising the person and concerns behind an appointment.
- HonestyMaking room for questions and an understanding of the options.
- IndividualityCare that reflects your circumstances rather than a single approach for everyone.