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Andreas X. Papadopoulos, MD, PhD

Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon

Specialist in Robotic Surgery, Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Director of Sports Injuries Department, "Olympion" Medical Center

Dr. Andreas Ch. Papadopoulos is a highly accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 21 years of clinical excellence and a surgical portfolio exceeding 6,000 successful procedures. Dedicated to the forefront of orthopaedic science, he specializes in providing personalized, patient-centric care through the integration of cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques.

Pioneering Robotic Surgery & Advanced Arthroscopy

As an expert in Robotic-Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Dr. Papadopoulos utilizes the world’s most sophisticated systems to ensure sub-millimeter precision and rapid patient recovery:

• CORI System (Smith & Nephew): Advanced handheld robotic technology that allows for 100% personalized surgical mapping without the need for preoperative CT scans.

• ROSA System (Zimmer Biomet): Robotic guidance for perfect joint alignment and soft tissue balancing, tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy.

Core Surgical Expertise

• Shoulder Excellence: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, instability management (Bankart repair), and Total/Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.

• Knee Specialist: ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscus repair, advanced cartilage therapies, and Total Knee Replacement.

• Orthopaedic Trauma: Expert management of complex fractures using internal/external fixation, non-union treatments, and "Damage Control" Orthopaedics.

• Spine Care: Kyphoplasty and advanced surgical management of vertebral fractures.

• Regenerative Medicine: Extensive experience in biological therapies, including PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and biological growth factors.

Professional Leadership & Social Impact

• Olympion Medical Center (2005 – Present): Director of the Sports Injuries Unit, leading a high-volume surgical department performing 250 major operations annually.

• Sports Medicine Consultant: Trusted medical advisor for professional organizations, including the Hellenic Basketball Federation and Promitheas Patras BC (EuroCup).

• Humanitarian Mission (2016 – Present): Lead Orthopaedic Surgeon in voluntary medical missions via offshore boats to the remote Aegean Islands, providing specialized care to underserved populations in Greece.

Education & Academic Background

• PhD in Orthopaedic Surgery: University of Patras (Graduated with "Honors").

• MD (Medical Degree): University of Patras (Latsis Foundation Scholar).

• Surgical Fellowship: ESSSE-SECEC Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (Würzburg, Germany).

• Certifications: GMC Specialist Registration (UK), ATLS Certified.

Scientific Research & International Recognition

• Publications: Author of 25 peer-reviewed articles in international journals (PubMed/Scopus), primarily focused on trauma and arthroscopic advancements.

• Global Impact: Over 450 citations (h-index: 8) and 100+ presentations at major international congresses (EFORT, ESSKA, SECEC, AAOS).

• Awards: * 1st Prize for Innovation "Klaus Klemm" (Gerhard Küntscher Society).

• AO Research Grant (AO/ASIF Foundation).

• Excellence Award in Sports Medicine (Hellenic Medical Society for Sports).

Dr Theodoros Piperos, MD, is a General Surgeon at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialty training in General Surgery in 2014 at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He performs the full range of general surgical procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal surgery. He also provides surgical management for obstetric and gynecological cases. He is a lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Neuroanatomy programme at the University of Athens. Languages: Greek, English.