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Mastology<\/h2>\n

View More<\/u>[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]He was born in Athens in 1962 and grew up in the Museum area. In 1979, he graduated from Leontion Lyceum N. Smyrnis (Lyc\u00e9e Leonin) and in 1980, he was admitted to SSAS (Military School of Corps Officers), Medical Department of AUTH.<\/p>\n

In 1986, he received his Medical Degree, and in 1989, he began his General Surgery specialization, initially at 251 HGA and subsequently at Evangelismos Hospital (2nd Surgical Department). Surgical Department at 251 HGA initially and then at Evangelismos Hospital (2nd Surgical Department). Evangelismos Hospital (2nd Surgical Department).<\/p>\n

In 1994, he obtained the title of General Surgeon Surgeon and began working as an Attending Surgeon at the 251 General Air Force Hospital until his retirement in 2007.<\/p>\n

From 1998-1999, he worked as a resident in the Breast Surgery Department (director Dr. Chrishna Clough) at Institut Curie Hospital (Paris) and was trained in Pathology, Imaging, Surgical, and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. During his stay, he participated in a research program under the supervision of the French State on the topic: Individualisation du Ganglion Axillaire Sentinelle dans les Cancers Op\u00e9rables du Sein (Dr. J. F. Rodier).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”4%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]From 1999-2007, he served as Head of the Breast Clinic at the 251 General Air Force Hospital.<\/p>\n

From 2009-2012, he served as Deputy Director of the Breast Surgery Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital (Professor Georgios Asimakopoulos).<\/p>\n

Since then, he has been practicing Breast Surgery privately.<\/p>\n

During his tenure, he received training in various fields such as:
\n\u2022 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
\n\u2022 Laparoscopic Skills Enhancement and Suturing Course (YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Department of Surgery)
\n\u2022 Breast Imaging Workshops (European School of Breast Imaging)<\/p>\n

From 1996-1998, he served as a Professor in the Pathological Nursing Specialization Program, teaching the courses: First Aid and Anatomy.<\/p>\n

He has published numerous papers both domestically and internationally and is a member of various medical societies.<\/p>\n

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Appointments<\/h2>\n

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