Rating : 10/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos Tsilimparis possesses a distinguished academic and professional background that underscores his commitment to the field of Vascular Surgery. He achieved his Habilitation in Vascular Surgery at the University of Hamburg in 2014, with a thesis focusing on "Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery: The Patient, Anatomy, and Technique.
🔹Earlier, he earned his Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude) from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2009 for his thesis on "Anastomotic Engineering in Above-Knee Femoropopliteal Bypass with Pre-Cuffed Distal End," a study recognized for its clinical significance. Prof. Tsilimparis's extensive educational journey includes medical studies at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin from 1998 to 2004, culminating in the attainment of his medical license.
🔹Additionally, he completed biology studies at Aristotle University and received his Apolytirion from Lyceum in Corfu, Greece. His international experience has enriched his expertise, with observations at prestigious institutions, including the University of California, San Francisco, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Emory University School of Medicine in the USA, as well as experiences in Spain and Egypt.
🔹Professionally, he has made significant contributions, serving as the Deputy Director of the German Aortic Center in Hamburg and a Senior Physician in the Department of Vascular Medicine at the University Heart Center Hamburg since May 2015. His specialization in Vascular Surgery, recognized by the Medical Association Hamburg in February 2015, further demonstrates his commitment to patient care and surgical excellence.
🔹Prof. Tsilimparis is a Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS) since September 2014 and has also acquired expertise in Radiation Protection. His research and clinical experience include roles as a Research Fellow and Specialist in Surgery at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, as well as a Research Fellow at Emory University in the USA. His specialist qualification in Surgery was recognized by the Medical Association Berlin in March 2011.
🔹Furthermore, his professional journey includes employment at Franziskus Hospital, an Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos Tsilimparis's impressive background underscores his dedication to advancing Vascular Surgery, education, and patient care.
Academic Background:
🔹30.09.2014: Habilitation in the field of Vascular Surgery with the topic: "Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery: The Patient, Anatomy, and Technique." - University of Hamburg
🔹20.11.2009: Doctorate from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin with the thesis: "Anastomotic Engineering in Above-Knee Femoropopliteal Bypass with Pre-Cuffed Distal End. Clinical Results of a Multi-Center Cohort Study and Investigation of In Vivo Hemodynamics." (Magna Cum Laude)
🔹08/2011-07/2012: Post-Doc Fellowship in "Fenestrated and Branched Endografts for Aortic Disease" at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Education:
🔹1998-2004: Medical studies at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Medical License
🔹1997-1998: Biology studies at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece
🔹1994-1997: Lyceum in Corfu, Greece, with the attainment of the Apolytirion (equivalent to Abitur).
International Experience:
🔹13.10.2014-23.10.2014: Observation in the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of California, San Francisco (Prof. Dr. Tim Chuter)
🔹23.10.2014-01.11.2014: Observation in the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA (Prof. Dr. med. G.S. Oderich)
🔹08/2011-07/2012: Post-Doc Fellowship in "Fenestrated and Branched Endografts for Aortic Disease" at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
🔹06.12.2010-10.12.2010: Observation in the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA (Ass. Prof. Dr. med. J.J. Ricotta II)
🔹23.11.2009-04.12.2009: Observation in the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA (Prof. Dr. med. G.S. Oderich)
🔹08/2004-09/2004: Observation in Vascular Surgery at Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
🔹07/2001-08/2001: Observation in Cairo, Egypt, in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Ain-Shams Hospital (IFMSA Exchange Program)
Professional Experience:
🔹01.05.2015 – Present: Deputy Director of the German Aortic Center, Hamburg -
🔹Senior Physician in the Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center Hamburg
🔹02/2015: Specialist in Vascular Surgery (Medical Association Hamburg)
🔹09/2014: Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS)
🔹01.02.2013 – 30.04.2015: Senior Physician with on-call duties in the Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center Hamburg
🔹12/2014: Acquisition of Expertise in Radiation Protection
🔹15.07.2012 – 31.01.2013: Research Fellow – Specialist in Surgery in the Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte
🔹08.08.2011- 15.07.2012: Research Fellow / Fellow in the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
🔹04/2007 – 08/2011: Research Fellow in the Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte
🔹03/2011: Specialist in Surgery (Medical Association Berlin)
🔹04/2005 – 03/2007: Employee in the Department of Surgery, Franziskus Hospital, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Research Interests:
🔹Clinical Studies on Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Stent Grafts
🔹Clinical Studies on Hybrid Procedures
🔹Endovascular Aortic Surgery
🔹Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts
🔹Carotid Surgery
🔹Endovascular and Open Aortic Surgery
🔹Peripheral Arterial Disease Therapy
🔹Carotid Surgery
🔹Transfusion Officer of the Department of Vascular Medicine
Research Focus:
🔹Clinical Studies on Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Stent Grafts
🔹Clinical Studies on Hybrid Procedures
🔹Endovascular Aortic Surgery
🔹Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts
🔹Carotid Surgery
Departmental Focus:
🔹Endovascular and Open Aortic Surgery
🔹Peripheral Arterial Disease Therapy
🔹Carotid Surgery
🔹Transfusion Officer of the Department of Vascular Medicine
Research Focus:
🔹Clinical Studies on Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Stent Grafts
🔹Clinical Studies on Hybrid Procedures
🔹Endovascular Aortic Surgery
🔹Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts
🔹Carotid Surgery
