- MD, MSc Title
- Cardiothoracic Surgery for young and middle-aged adults Specialization
- English, Greek Languages
Short Bio
Dr. Theofilos Kolettis is a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery and endovascular techniques, with vast experience in congenital and acquired heart conditions.
About the Doctor
Dr. Theofilos Kolettis is the director of the London Heart and Chest Ltd. He is a highly experienced cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in aortic surgery, congenital heart anomalies, and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Kolettis has extensive training in both Greece and the USA, including fellowships at Mayo Clinic and Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre. He specializes in robotic-assisted and endovascular surgery, focusing on young and middle-aged adults with heart and chest conditions. His work has made a significant impact on the treatment of thoracic aneurysms and complex cardiac surgeries.
Accreditations
- MD, MSc in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery
- MSc in Endovascular Techniques (University of Athens, in collaboration with the University of Milan)
- Full GMC 6095729 with SpR Cardiothoracic UK license
- Member of the Medical Association of Athens
- Member of the British Medical Association
- Member of the Hellenic Society of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
- Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Training & Experience
Professional positions held:
- Director, London Heart and Chest Ltd.
- Consultant, Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens (since 2018)
- Former Consultant, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center (2011–2012)
- Consultant at multiple cardiothoracic centers in the UK (2012–2018), including Southampton, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, and London
Training & Studies:
- MD, University of Athens School of Medicine
- Master’s Degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery
- Master’s Degree in Endovascular Techniques, University of Athens in collaboration with the University of Milan
- Surgical specialty training at Mayo Clinic, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, Metaxa Anti-cancer Hospital
- Scholarship for surgical training at Budapest University Hospital
Specialization
- Minimally invasive robotic surgery
- Endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Adult congenital and acquired cardiac and thoracic disease in young and middle-aged adults
Research Interests
- Cardiac and thoracic surgery advancements
- Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques
- Endovascular techniques for thoracic aneurysms and congenital heart conditions
Affiliations
- Medical Association of Athens
- British Medical Association
- Hellenic Society of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
- European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- London Heart and Chest Ltd.
Publications
- ICVTS Article on Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Hellenic Journal of Cardiology (2009)
- Contemporary Surgery Journal
- Hellenic Journal of Cardiology (2007)
- Is the fourth operation the charm for hypercalcemia?
- The pheochromocytoma that wouldn’t go away
- Elevation of serum liver enzymes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Semantic Scholar Publication
- Incidental parathyroidectomy during thyroid surgery
- Microscopic papillary thyroid cancer as an incidental finding
- Mid-term results following surgical treatment of congenital cardiac malformations
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