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Professional Experience

  • Associate of the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, “Hygeia” Hospital (Current position).
  • Salaried Consultant, 4th Orthopedic Department, “Hygeia” Hospital (2011–2016).
  • Scientific Associate, Spine Department, “Athens Medical Group” (May 2010 – May 2011).
  • Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, “ Katharinen Hospital”, Cologne (branch of the University Hospital of Cologne, 2006–2010).
  • Orthopedic Resident, “Evangelismos” Hospital (2001–2005).
  • Surgical Department, University of Patras (1998–1999).
  • Rural service (regional medical clinic): Agrinio (1997–1998).
  • Head of the Medical Team of the Women’s Basketball Team O. Ellinikou (A1 National Division, Champions and Cup Winners of Greece 2013–2014 and 2014–2015).
  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Instructor from 2008 to present.
  • Scientific Associate – Lecturer, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Department of Anatomy (2010–2011).

Education / Specialization

  • Secondary Education: Ionideios Model High School of Piraeus (1983–1989), graduated with “Excellent”.
  • Medical School, University of Patras (1990–1996), grade “Good” (Erasmus program in Montpellier, Surgical Clinic Val d’Aurelle, Sept–Dec 1994).
  • Doctoral Dissertation, University of Cologne (2006), grade “Very Good”.
  • Clinical Interests – Specialization:
  • Arthroscopic surgery of major joints (knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle).
  • Surgical treatment of forefoot deformities (hallux valgus, hammer toe, etc.).
  • Hip and knee arthroplasty (MIS techniques – robotics).
  • Sports injuries.

Further Training

  • Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Katharinen Hospital, Cologne (branch of the University Hospital of Cologne, 2006–2010).
  • Training in Arthroscopic Surgery – Sports Injuries, at the internationally renowned Media Park Clinic, Cologne (2005).
  • M.I.S. – M.O.R.E.: Training in hip arthroplasty using minimally invasive techniques (2014).

Publications

  • Doctoral Dissertation (University of Cologne).
  • Authorship: Participation in a large number of textbooks, mainly in English-language literature.

Additional Information

    • Membership in Scientific Societies:
    • Founding member of the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society and Knee Surgery (E.A.E.).
    • Regular member of E.E.X.O.T (Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology).
    • Regular member of ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy).
    • Regular member of DGOU (German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery).
    • Member of the Athens Medical Association.
    • Member of the Medical Association of Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany.
      • Scientific – Teaching Work:
        • Teaching activity at Katharinen Hospital (University Hospital of Cologne).
        • Scientific associate at TEI Athens, Department of Nursing and Department of Physiotherapy (Academic Year 2010–2011).
        • ATLS instructor from 2008 to present (I.D. number: 253807).Regular member of the German Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery Society AGA (Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie).

      Lectures: Numerous lectures and presentations at conferences in Greece and Europe.

    • Volunteer Work:
      • Head physician for Beach Volleyball, Olympic Games, Athens 2004 (Volunteer work).

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