Dimitrios Karussis
- Specialization: Immunologist
- 40 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
- Head of the EAE Laboratory in the department of Neurology, Hadassah, Jerusalem
Dr. Dimitrios Karussis is a neurologist at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. He specializes in neuroimmunology and bone marrow transplantation for neurological disorders. Dr. Karussis leads the multi-disciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Center. He also directs the EAE Laboratory within the neurology department.
- Holds board certifications in neurology in Israel, Greece, and the European Union.
- Sits on the European Steering Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation in multiple sclerosis.
- Treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis.
- Practices at Newsweek-ranked Hadassah Medical Center, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
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Dimitrios Karussis is a neurologist at Hadassah Medical Center specializing in bone marrow transplantation and neuroimmunology. He leads the multi-disciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Center and directs the EAE Laboratory. Karussis holds triple board certifications in neurology across Israel, Greece, and the European Union.
Specialization and Neurological Approach
The doctor treats conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. He uses stem cell therapy and neurobiology to address degenerative disorders. Karussis applies bone marrow transplantation techniques to treat progressive autoimmune neurological conditions. This approach resets the immune system to slow disease advancement.
Clinical Leadership and Professional Roles
- Head of the multi-disciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Center at Hadassah
- Director of the EAE Laboratory within the Department of Neurology
- Member of the European Steering Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation in Multiple Sclerosis
- Board member of the European Council for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis
- Scientific committee member of the European School of Neuroimmunology (ESNI)
- Executive board member of the Israel Society of Neuroimmunology
Education and Academic Training
- 1993 – Aristotelion University, Greece – MD Degree in Medicine
- Aristotelion University, Greece – PhD in Neuroimmunology and Neurobiology
- Board certified in Clinical Neurology, Israel
- Board certified in Neurology, Greece and European Union (EEC)
Teaching and Research Contributions
Karussis trains neurologists through clinical and academic courses. He teaches at the Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki and the General Hospital in Athens. Additionally, he instructs at the European School of Neuroimmunology. He also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several international journals.
Professional Memberships
- European Council and Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis
- European School of Neuroimmunology (ESNI)
- Israel Society of Neuroimmunology
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