- MD Neurosurgeon Title
- Neurosurgery Specialization
- English, Greek Languages
Short Bio
Scientific Director of Athens Brain & Spine Surgery, specialized in spine and brain surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
About the Doctor
Dr. Ioannis Polythodorakis, born in 1964 in Athens, is a distinguished Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in spine and brain surgery. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Neurosurgery at prestigious institutions, including 401 G.S.N.A., Aghia Sophia Children’s Hospital, and N.I.M.T.S. He further specialized in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Europe and America. Dr. Polythodorakis is the Scientific Director of the Athens Brain & Spine Surgery Center and the Director of the 4th Neurosurgery Department at Henry Dunant Hospital. He has held leadership roles in multiple scientific societies and is the President of the World Spine Society. His areas of expertise include spine surgery, brain surgery, interventional pain management, and minimally invasive techniques.
Accreditations
- Specialist degree in Neurosurgery (1998)
- Management of Health and Welfare Units, Hellenic Open University (2003)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certificate (2005)
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques Certificate (2005)
Training & Experience
Professional positions held:
- Scientific Director, Athens Brain & Spine Surgery Center (Current)
- Director, 4th Neurosurgery Department, Henry Dunant Hospital (Current)
- Head, Neurosurgical Department, General Hospital of Arta (Prior to Current)
- Trainer, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA (Trainer in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery)
- Trainer, Liaquat National Hospital, Pakistan (Trainer in Spine Surgery)
- Trainer, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey (Trainer in Spine Surgery)
Academic positions held:
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Training & Studies:
- The Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki
- The 401 G.S.N.A.
- The Aghia Sophia Children’s Hospital
- The N.I.M.T.S.
- Specialization in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (International centers in Europe and America)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certificate (2005)
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques Certificate (2005)
Specialization
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
- Interventional Pain Management
Research Interests
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Spine and Brain Surgery Techniques
- Interventional Pain Management
Affiliations
- President, World Spine Society
- Chairman, Board of Directors, World Spinal Column Society (WScS)
- Coordinator, Mediterranean and Middle East Chapter, World Spinal Column Society
- Member, European Association of Neurological Surgeons (EANS)
- Member, American College of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Member, International Neuromodulation Society
- Member, AO-Spine
- Member, Hellenic Neurosurgical Society
- Member, Hellenic Society of Spinal Surgery
- Member, Hellenic Society of Algology
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