Neurosurgical Department In Thrace

Neurosurgical Department
Democritus University of Thrace
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
University Hospital of Alexandroupolis

The Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace was established in 1977 with the aim of becoming a modern teaching center committed to excellence in the education and training of students, physicians and biomedical scholars. It was named after the great ancient Greek philosopher Demokritos (460-370 BC) who was born in Avdera, Thrace, an administrative district of Greece.

Since 2003, The School of Medicine operates on its new campus, located about 7 km from Alexandroupolis, representing one of the newest medical and research complexes in Greece. The campus includes The University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, one of the largest of the country, with a capacity of 700 beds.

The Department of Neurosurgery at University Hospital of Alexandroupolis was established in February 2005 under the leadership of Assist. Prof. Theodossios Birbilis and is a tertiary service with a strong commitment to patient care, education and research. The treatment of neurosurgical patients is challenging, but rewarding. At the moment, neurosurgery is one of the most rapidly developing medical fields. Today, our department provides general neurosurgical services to Thrace & East Macedonia and to a much wider area, treating patients from across the Greece.

We are actively involved in the treatment of many different types of conditions involving brain, skull, spine and nervous system with a special emphasis on treating patients with cerebrovascular disease, spine disorders, head and spinal injuries, peripheral nerve disorders and pain disorders, as well as the treatment of brain and spinal cord tumours. We use a multidisciplinary approach to provide a complete range of services for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with neurosurgical disorders.

Most operations are performed microsurgically, therefore our operation theatre is equipped with a microscope and all the instruments that a modern operating theatre would have. Moreover, our department provides 24-hour coverage for neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgery cases. The around-the-clock physician presence, along with the excellent multidisciplinary collaboration with specialists in ICU, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and many other services provides for the ideal management and treatment options for trauma and emergency neurosurgery patients. It takes a whole team of neurosurgeons, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, chaplains, respiratory therapists, and others to help patients regain good health and function. In an effort to keep pace with our patient's needs and to advance our own educational and research goals, we grow, adding more clinical and research faculty members.

Faculty & Staff :

Name:Theo Birbilis MD,PhD

Title:Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery & Chairman

Clinical interests:Brain tumors, Aneurysms, Spine, Skull base surgery

Phone:+3025510-75229, email:birbilis@med.duth.gr

Name:Kosmas Kontogiannidis MD

Title:Attending Neurosurgeon

Clinical interests:Neurotrauma, Hydrocephalus

Phone:+3025510-75228

Name:Pantelis Chatziioannou MD,PhD

Title:Lecturer of Neurosurgery

Clinical interests:Hydrocephalus, Spine

Phone:+3025510-75225

Name:George Asithianakis MD

Title:Consultant Neurosurgeon

Clinical interests:Neurotrauma, Pain

Research Fellows:

Name:G. Matis MD, MSc

Title:Research Fellow

Research interests:Neurocritical care

Name:G. Kalostos MD

Title:Research Fellow

Research interests:Cerebral Gunshot Injuries

Name:N. Koumbouros MD

Title:Research Fellow

Research interests:Minimally invasive techniques

Name:E. Theodoropoulou PhD

Title:Research Fellow

Research interests:M.R.Spectroscopy

Alumni Clinical Fellows:

G. Matis 2005-2006

S. Stavropoulos 2005

A. Iordanidis 2006-2007

G. Kalostos 2005-2007

D. Gourovanidis 2008

The Department of Neurosurgery is part of the University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Division of Surgery and is located at Ward 11 on the first floor of C block. The neurosurgical offices are located on the first floor of Α block and are staffed with a unit secretary. Our Neurosurgery Clinic's nursing staff provides a wide variety of clinical services on behalf of its physicians to its patients. Together we work to provide our patients with the best, most comprehensive array of neurosurgical options available. We look forward to your inquiries.

The first neurosurgical staff on 4th . February 2005 : Stavropoulos S. (clinical fellow), Matis G. (clinical fellow), Birbilis Th. (Assistant Professsor and Chairman), Kontogiannidis K. (Attending Neurosurgeon), Mrs. Katsouli (nurse).

Outpatient Clinics and Referrals:

Thursday 09.30-14.00 and Tuesday 18.00-21.00 (Tel Nr: +30 - 1535)

Department Contact Details:

Phone: +30-25510-75229, Fax: +30-25510-30321
E-mail:neurosurgerythrace@gmail.com
Address: Department of Neurosurgery

University Hospital of Alexandoupolis
GR- 68100, Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece

Videos with Operations performed

in our Department

Aneurysm Clipping:

PCoA Aneurysm left