Program: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Start Year: 2023
Medical School: University of Thessaly, Greece
Hometown: Thessaloniki, Greece
Clinical and Research Interests
Lung transplantation, Heart transplantation, LVAD, Aortic Disease, Regenerative Medicine.
What were you looking for in a residency program?
Inclusive environment, research opportunities, mentorship, high volume and wide spectrum of cases.
What inspired you to become a doctor/surgeon?
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to have a legitimate excuse to play with sharp objects.
Favorite thing about UNC?
The culture.
Favorite Surgery?
Bilateral lung transplantation – Thoracic & Total arch repair – Cardiac.
Fun Fact
Used to be a lifeguard in Greece.
Hobbies
Reading, martial arts, basketball, weight lifting.
