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Ilias Sdralis, MD

Dr. Sdralis is a distinguished medical professional with a multifaceted career spanning various leadership roles and specialties. Since 2021, he has served as the Director of the Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic at the Trans-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki, a renowned Center of Excellence (COE) in the field. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2021, Dr. [Name] held the esteemed position of Scientific Director of the Department of Obesity Surgery & Metabolic Diseases at the same institution, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of metabolic surgery. With full and specialist registration from the General Medical Council, Dr. Sdralis has been recognized for his expertise and dedication to patient care. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Scientific Director of the Department of Obesity Surgery & Metabolic Diseases at Euromedica Kyanous Stavros Clinic in Thessaloniki, where he played a pivotal role in developing innovative treatment approaches. Dr. Sdralis has also contributed significantly to military medicine, serving as the Director of Training & Operations Office and Curator of Surgery Clinic at the General Military Training Hospital. His leadership extended to specialized units, including his tenure as Commander of the 300 Mobile Medical Unit of Special Missions. Additionally, he served as the Director of STEP Guard of Redina, showcasing his versatility and dedication to public service. Throughout his career, Dr. Sdralis has been instrumental in advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes in the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases. His dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire colleagues and patients alike.

Medical Specialties

Certifications & Accreditations

Education:

  • Military Medicine (SSAS) (1994-2000)

  • Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1994-2000)

  • School of Sanitary Application (Basic Education) (2001-2002) – Graduation Series "1st"

  • Special Forces Training (SSOEK-SED School, SVEA Paratrooper School, Diving Medicine School) (2002-2004)

  • Surgery Specialty at 424GSNE (2004-2006)

  • Surgical Specialty at University Surgery Clinic of Hospital of Rio Patras (2006-2010)

  • Master's Degree in Clinical Studies & Clinical Laboratory Specialties, University of Patras (2006-2007)

  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical Teacher Training Program (2011)

  • School of Applied Health Sciences (Advanced Education) (2011) – Graduation Series “1st”

  • Completion of Doctoral Dissertation with "Excellent" grade (2013)

  • School of Management - Staff (SDIEP) (2013-2014) - Army Staff Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Patras (2014)

  • Two-year Specialization in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery (malignant & benign Esophagus-Stomach diseases), United Kingdom (2014-2016)

  • International Certification of Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS) by EAC-BS of IFSO (2019)

  • International Recertification of Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS) by EAC-BS of IFSO (2023)

  • International Certification of Surgical Clinic for Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Disorders of European Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki – Bariatric Surgery Center, as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery – COEBMS by EAC-BS of IFSO (2023)

  • Master's Degree in Health Unit Management (EAP-DMY) (2019)

  • Supreme Interbranch School of War (ADISPO) (2020-2021) - Admission series with "2nd" entrance exams - Interbranch Officer Degree

  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Program Trainer – ATLS Instructor

International Accreditations:

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS)

  • Upper GI Surgeon

Awards:

  • Congratulations in 2002 from DYG/GES for my graduation with "1st" in the School of Basic Education of SEY 

  • Congratulations in 2011, from DYG/GES for my graduation with "1st" in the School of Advanced Education of SEY

  • Honorable Mention in 2010, by Mr. A/GES, for the life-saving medical services to a Commando, as a result of which he was kept alive.

  • Congratulations, in 2017, from Dntis / 424GSNE, for the medical and social services I offered during my emergency deployment to an island, in the context of civil-military cooperation

  • Congratulations in 2019, from the Commander General / ASDYS, as Commander 300 KYMEA, for the successful NATO Combat Ready Evaluation (CREVAL) of 300 KYMEA

  • All prescribed Medals & Commemorations (Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, Cross of the Order of Honour, Military Merit, Succeeding Command)

Education:

  • Military Medicine (SSAS) (1994-2000)

  • Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1994-2000)

  • School of Sanitary Application (Basic Education) (2001-2002) – Graduation Series "1st"

  • Special Forces Training (SSOEK-SED School, SVEA Paratrooper School, Diving Medicine School) (2002-2004)

  • Surgery Specialty at 424GSNE (2004-2006)

  • Surgical Specialty at University Surgery Clinic of Hospital of Rio Patras (2006-2010)

  • Master's Degree in Clinical Studies & Clinical Laboratory Specialties, University of Patras (2006-2007)

  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical Teacher Training Program (2011)

  • School of Applied Health Sciences (Advanced Education) (2011) – Graduation Series “1st”

  • Completion of Doctoral Dissertation with "Excellent" grade (2013)

  • School of Management - Staff (SDIEP) (2013-2014) - Army Staff Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Patras (2014)

  • Two-year Specialization in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery (malignant & benign Esophagus-Stomach diseases), United Kingdom (2014-2016)

  • International Certification of Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS) by EAC-BS of IFSO (2019)

  • International Recertification of Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS) by EAC-BS of IFSO (2023)

  • International Certification of Surgical Clinic for Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Disorders of European Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki – Bariatric Surgery Center, as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery – COEBMS by EAC-BS of IFSO (2023)

  • Master's Degree in Health Unit Management (EAP-DMY) (2019)

  • Supreme Interbranch School of War (ADISPO) (2020-2021) - Admission series with "2nd" entrance exams - Interbranch Officer Degree

  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Program Trainer – ATLS Instructor

International Accreditations:

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS)

  • Upper GI Surgeon

Awards:

  • Congratulations in 2002 from DYG/GES for my graduation with "1st" in the School of Basic Education of SEY 

  • Congratulations in 2011, from DYG/GES for my graduation with "1st" in the School of Advanced Education of SEY

  • Honorable Mention in 2010, by Mr. A/GES, for the life-saving medical services to a Commando, as a result of which he was kept alive.

  • Congratulations, in 2017, from Dntis / 424GSNE, for the medical and social services I offered during my emergency deployment to an island, in the context of civil-military cooperation

  • Congratulations in 2019, from the Commander General / ASDYS, as Commander 300 KYMEA, for the successful NATO Combat Ready Evaluation (CREVAL) of 300 KYMEA

  • All prescribed Medals & Commemorations (Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, Cross of the Order of Honour, Military Merit, Succeeding Command)

European Interbalkan Medical Center

Thessaloniki, Greece

Hospitals

European Interbalkan Medical Center

Thessaloniki, Greece

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