Nikos Sawwidis

Specialization: Pediatric surgeon
11 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Polish
Workplace: Poland, Warsaw, Centrum Medyczne Damiana
- Specialist at the clinic: Nikos Sawwidis is presented as a pediatric surgery specialist in Centrum Medyczne Damiana educational materials.
- He advises parents on phimosis (stulejka) and when consultation is needed.
- He also explains how to recognize inguinal hernia (przepuklina) in children and when not to delay a visit.
- He discusses testicular torsion warning signs (skręt jądra) in pediatric care guidance.
Nikos Sawwidis is a specialist at the clinic in pediatric surgery. He provides parent-focused guidance on pediatric conditions including phimosis, inguinal hernia, and testicular torsion warning signs. His clinic role is aimed at helping families decide when specialist consultation is necessary.

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Dr. Nikos Sawwidis is a highly skilled paediatric surgeon with more than ten years of experience in the treatment of children and adolescents. Recognized for his professionalism, precision, and dedication, he provides comprehensive surgical care using modern treatment techniques tailored to the individual needs of each patient. His compassionate approach and commitment to excellence have earned him the trust of both children and their families.

Long before beginning his specialist training, Dr. Sawwidis gained valuable experience working with children and young people as a tutor and sports camp counsellor. From an early stage in his career, he knew he wanted to work with young patients, making paediatric surgery a natural choice that allowed him to combine advanced surgical skills with a passion for helping children.

Family-Centred Care

Dr. Sawwidis understands that treating a child involves supporting the entire family. He recognizes that parents often experience significant stress and anxiety when their child requires hospitalization or surgery. For this reason, he places great emphasis on clear communication, ensuring that every procedure is carefully explained and that all questions and concerns are addressed. His patience, empathy, and approachable manner help create a reassuring environment where both children and parents feel comfortable and well supported throughout the treatment process.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Sawwidis specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of common paediatric surgical conditions, including:

Inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric hernias
Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)
Hydrocele
Phimosis
Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum

He also provides a wide range of minor surgical and wound care procedures, including:

Advanced wound management
Dressing changes and negative-pressure wound therapy
Burn treatment and follow-up care
Suture placement and removal
Treatment of traumatic skin and soft tissue injuries

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

One of Dr. Sawwidis’s principal clinical interests is paediatric hand surgery and microsurgery, fields that require exceptional precision and highly specialized expertise. Through years of clinical practice, advanced training courses, and international fellowships, he has developed extensive experience in the treatment of both congenital and acquired conditions affecting the upper limb.

His practice includes the surgical correction of congenital hand anomalies, such as syndactyly (webbed fingers) and polydactyly (extra digits), as well as the reconstruction of nerves, tendons, and blood vessels following traumatic injuries. He has a particular interest in advanced tissue reconstruction techniques that help restore hand function and improve outcomes in complex cases.

Burn Care and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Sawwidis is also highly experienced in the treatment of paediatric burns. He utilizes modern regenerative and reconstructive techniques aimed at optimizing healing, minimizing scarring, and restoring function, helping young patients achieve the best possible long-term outcomes.

Commitment to Excellence

By combining extensive clinical experience, advanced surgical techniques, and a genuinely compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Sawwidis provides the highest standard of treatment for children and adolescents. His goal is not only to deliver excellent surgical outcomes but also to ensure that every child and family feels confident, informed, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.