ALEXANDER CHARONIS

Ophthalmic Surgeon
Alexander Charonis, Ophthalmologist

ALEXANDER CHARONIS

Ophthalmic Surgeon
MD – Director of the Retina Department, Athens Vision

Summary

Alexander Charonis is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, medical retina, and ocular inflammatory diseases (uveitis). He is the Director of the Retina Department at Athens Vision Eye Institute.
He completed his ophthalmology residency at the internationally renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), followed by a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California (USC). He subsequently completed additional fellowship training in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases and Uveitis at UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute.
Dr. Charonis is certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO).
He graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine with highest honors. In the national university entrance examinations, he ranked first among all candidates admitted to the Athens Medical School.
Following completion of his training in the United States, Dr. Charonis served as an attending vitreoretinal specialist affiliated with leading academic institutions, including the Doheny Eye Institute/University of Southern California, and participated actively in clinical care, research, and resident education.
Since 2006, he has been practicing at Athens Vision Eye Institute, where he established and directs the Retina Department. His clinical work focuses on vitreoretinal surgery, macular diseases, diabetic eye disease, retinal vascular disorders, ocular inflammation, and retinopathy of prematurity.
He remains actively involved in clinical research, medical education, scientific societies, editorial work, as well as national and international clinical advisory activities.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae

Degrees

MD, Ιατρική Σχολή Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών

Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)

Diplomate, European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)

Specializations

Research Interests

Retinal diseases and novel therapeutic approaches

Advanced retinal imaging (OCT, OCT angiography) and imaging biomarkers

Anti-VEGF therapies and intravitreal treatments

Vitreoretinal surgical techniques and outcomes

Infectious and autoimmune uveitis

Retinopathy of prematurity

Neuro-ophthalmic retinal biomarkers (including multiple sclerosis and optic neuropathies)

Ocular effects of novel oncologic therapies, including antibody–drug conjugates

Professional Experience

2006 – Present
Director, Retina Department
Athens Vision Eye Institute, Athens, Greece

2010 – Present
Consultant in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Attikon University Hospital
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

2005 – 2006
Associate Physician
Retina and Uveitis Department
Orasis Eye Center, Athens, Greece

2005–2006: Associate Physician, Retina & Uveitis Department, Orasis Eye Center, Athens

2004 – 2005
Attending Vitreoretinal Specialist
Doheny Eye Institute
University of Southern California (USC), USA

2004–2005: Resident Physician, Doheny Retina Institute (University of Southern California – USC) / Scientific Director (Doheny Riverside Center), Affiliated Physician & Consultant in ROP, St. Bernardine’s Medical Center & Riverside Community Hospital, USA

2004–2005: Fellowship in Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis), Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), U.S.

2002–2004: Fellowship in Vitreous and Retinal Surgery and Pathology, Doheny Retina Institute, University of Southern California (USC), USA

1999–2002: Ophthalmology Residency, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA

1998–1999: Internship in Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2024–present: Ph.D. candidate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Ophthalmology & Neonatology)

2004–2005: Advanced training in ocular inflammation (uveitis), Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, USA

2002–2004: Advanced training in Vitreous and Retinal Surgery and Pathology, Doheny Retina Institute, University of Southern California (USC), USA

1999–2002: Ophthalmology Residency, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA

1998–1999: Internship in Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

1991–1997: Bachelor of Medicine (with honors), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Certifications

USMLE Step 1–3

American Board of Ophthalmology

Hellenic Board of Ophthalmology

European Board of Ophthalmology

Languages

Greek, English, German

Publications

News – Scientific Project