Dr Georgia-Alexandra Spyropoulou: A Professor and Plastic Surgeon in Thessaloniki
Choosing a plastic surgeon in Thessaloniki is a decision that rewards careful research into training, hospital affiliation and clinical track record. Dr Georgia-Alexandra Spyropoulou is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) and a board-certified reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon with more than two decades of practice. She combines an academic post at a university teaching hospital with a private practice that serves both Greek and international patients. This profile explains her background, the treatments she offers and how Asklepieia Health helps you reach her with confidence.
A professor-led approach to patient care
Dr Spyropoulou holds the rank of Professor of Plastic Surgery at the AUTh School of Medicine, with clinical practice at Papageorgiou General Hospital, the university’s teaching hospital in Thessaloniki. She is the founder of GAS Plastic Surgery, which runs outpatient consultation clinics at Tsimiski 71 in central Thessaloniki and in Glyfada, Athens, while surgical procedures are scheduled at affiliated hospitals matched to each case. She is also a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS), a pan-European specialty qualification.
An academic appointment carries practical meaning for patients. It reflects sustained peer review, a teaching responsibility towards the next generation of surgeons, and continuing involvement in research — a surgeon whose work is examined by colleagues rather than presented through marketing alone.
Reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery
Dr Spyropoulou’s principal specialisation is reconstructive plastic surgery, with a particular concentration in microsurgery — the demanding technique of transferring living tissue and reconnecting small blood vessels under an operating microscope. Her postgraduate training includes a breast-reconstruction fellowship in the United Kingdom and a microsurgical fellowship in Taiwan.
A significant part of this work is breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Reconstruction may use a breast implant or the patient’s own tissue — an “autologous”, or flap, technique; Cancer Research UK sets out the main types of breast reconstruction and their respective benefits and trade-offs. Her practice also covers head-and-neck reconstruction after cancer surgery and complex skin-cancer reconstruction.
This clinical work is grounded in a sustained research record: more than 50 of her peer-reviewed publications, including first-author studies in journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, are indexed on PubMed. For a patient, that record is a form of accountability: the techniques are documented, discussed and scrutinised in the international literature.
Aesthetic plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments
Alongside reconstruction, Dr Spyropoulou offers a full range of aesthetic plastic surgery. This includes facial procedures such as rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and face and neck lifts, together with body and breast procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and breast reduction. For patients who prefer non-surgical options, her clinics provide injectable treatments, including botulinum toxin and hyaluronic-acid fillers.
The same precision that reconstructive microsurgery demands informs this aesthetic work, where natural, proportionate results depend on meticulous surgical planning rather than on any single technique.
| Area of care | Representative treatments |
|---|---|
| Reconstructive microsurgery | Breast reconstruction, head-and-neck reconstruction, skin-cancer reconstruction |
| Aesthetic surgery | Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, face and neck lift, liposuction, abdominoplasty |
| Non-surgical treatments | Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic-acid fillers, mesotherapy |
What this means for you
Dr Spyropoulou is a Verified Asklepieia Partner: her profile has been assessed under the Asklepieia Excellence Framework and her listing is maintained on the Asklepieia marketplace. Asklepieia is a facilitator and coordination platform — not the treating provider — so your clinical care always remains with the surgeon and her hospital team.
For patients living outside Thessaloniki, or abroad, this coordination is practical. An initial teleconsultation can be arranged through Asklepieia before any travel is planned, and consultations are available in Greek and English. You can also read verified patient reviews on her Asklepieia profile as part of your own research.
If you are considering reconstructive or aesthetic surgery, you can explore Dr Spyropoulou’s full profile, services and consultation options on her verified Asklepieia listing, and arrange an in-person appointment or an initial teleconsultation when the timing suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dr Spyropoulou see patients?
Consultations take place at the two outpatient clinics of GAS Plastic Surgery: Tsimiski 71 in central Thessaloniki, and Glyfada in Athens. An initial teleconsultation can also be arranged through the Asklepieia platform, which is often the most convenient first step for patients based elsewhere in Greece or abroad.
Where does surgery take place?
Procedures requiring general anaesthesia are scheduled at the hospital facility appropriate to the case. Dr Spyropoulou’s primary academic practice is at Papageorgiou General Hospital, the AUTh teaching hospital, and she is affiliated with further accredited hospitals in Thessaloniki. The operating venue is confirmed at the time of consultation.
What are her main areas of expertise?
Reconstructive microsurgery — including breast reconstruction, free-flap head-and-neck reconstruction and complex skin-cancer reconstruction — alongside aesthetic plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic medicine. Her clinical work is supported by peer-reviewed research and ongoing teaching at the AUTh School of Medicine.
Does she treat international patients, and in which languages?
Yes. International patients are welcome, and an initial teleconsultation can be arranged through Asklepieia before travel. Dr Spyropoulou consults in Greek and English; her postgraduate training in the United Kingdom and Taiwan was conducted in English.
Choosing your surgeon with confidence
Selecting a plastic surgeon in Thessaloniki comes down to verifiable training, hospital affiliation and honest information about what a procedure can and cannot achieve. Dr Georgia-Alexandra Spyropoulou combines a university professorship, European board certification and a peer-reviewed research record with a broad reconstructive and aesthetic practice. Whether your interest is breast reconstruction, a facial procedure or a non-surgical treatment, her verified Asklepieia profile is a practical starting point for reliable information and a first consultation. Asklepieia’s role is simply to help you reach the right specialist with clarity and confidence.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Treatment options, clinical outcomes, costs, eligibility, and legal or regulatory requirements may vary by individual circumstance and by jurisdiction. Always consult a qualified physician — and, where relevant, a qualified legal advisor — before making decisions about diagnosis, treatment, or care arrangements.
