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Vasilios Katsaridis, MD

Dr. Katsaridis has been at the forefront of neurosurgery, particularly in the field of embolization, for over two decades 2000-2011: Spearheaded as the Director of the Embolization Unit at G. Papanikolaou Hospital in Thessaloniki. During this period, he led groundbreaking initiatives, pioneering advancements in embolization techniques and treatments. 2011 – Present: Continues to excel as an Associate Neurosurgeon and Director of the Embolization Unit at European Interbalkan Medical Center in Thessaloniki. His unwavering dedication and expertise have significantly contributed to the hospital's reputation for excellence in neurosurgical care. Dr. Katsaridis's visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of innovation have transformed the landscape of neurosurgery, benefiting countless patients and earning him widespread respect in the medical community.

Medical Specialties

Certifications & Accreditations

Education:


  • Degree in Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  • Specialization in General Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki

  • Specialization in Neurosurgery, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki

  • Doctor of Medicine School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  • Retraining in Central Nervous System Endovascular Interventions (Embolizations) at the Institute for Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland (Professor Anton Valavanis)

  • Retraining in Endoscopic Brain Operations at the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Germany (Professor Helmut Bertalanffy)

Specializing in:

  • Microsurgical treatment of brain tumors, aneurysms and vascular malformations

  • Microsurgical treatment of spine and spinal cord diseases (tumors, vascular malformations, disc herniations, spinal fusions)

  • Embolization of brain aneurysms

  • Embolization of vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord

  • Angioplasty of carotid stenosis

  • Angioplasty of intracranial artery stenosis

  • Treatment of ischemic strokes (Thrombectomy – Thrombolysis)

  • Endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus and intra-abdominal brain tumors or cysts


Education:


  • Degree in Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  • Specialization in General Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki

  • Specialization in Neurosurgery, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki

  • Doctor of Medicine School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  • Retraining in Central Nervous System Endovascular Interventions (Embolizations) at the Institute for Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland (Professor Anton Valavanis)

  • Retraining in Endoscopic Brain Operations at the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Germany (Professor Helmut Bertalanffy)

Specializing in:

  • Microsurgical treatment of brain tumors, aneurysms and vascular malformations

  • Microsurgical treatment of spine and spinal cord diseases (tumors, vascular malformations, disc herniations, spinal fusions)

  • Embolization of brain aneurysms

  • Embolization of vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord

  • Angioplasty of carotid stenosis

  • Angioplasty of intracranial artery stenosis

  • Treatment of ischemic strokes (Thrombectomy – Thrombolysis)

  • Endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus and intra-abdominal brain tumors or cysts


European Interbalkan Medical Center

Thessaloniki, Greece

Hospitals

European Interbalkan Medical Center

Thessaloniki, Greece

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