PD. Dr. med. Serafeim Tsitsilonis

foot and ankle orthopedic surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	18 years	9.7/10	124	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Potsdam

Health facility

Sanssouci Clinic Potsdam

Medical unit

Department of foot and ankle orthopedic surgery

About the doctor

PD. Dr. med. Serafeim Tsitsilonis is a highly experienced foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with 17 years of practice. He currently serves as the Managing Senior Physician and Section Head for foot and ankle Surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin Center for musculoskeletal surgery. Dr. Tsitsilonis has an impressive academic background, including a Ph. D. in surgical research and a teaching license in orthopedic surgery. What sets Dr. Tsitsilonis apart is his extensive expertise in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. He has specialized in this area and has obtained a specialization in foot and ankle surgery from the German Association for Foot and Ankle Surgery. With his years of experience and dedication to his patients, Dr. Tsitsilonis has become known for his exceptional skills in managing complex foot and ankle conditions. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tsitsilonis has published 124 scientific publications, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. His research focuses on bone healing, infection management, and treatment strategies for various musculoskeletal conditions. This research highlights Dr. Tsitsilonis's dedication to improving patient outcomes and his contribution to the medical community. Considering his extensive experience, specialization, and dedication to research, Dr. Tsitsilonis is an excellent choice for anyone seeking foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. His knowledge, skills, and contributions to the field make him a reputable and reliable doctor in his field. He is practicing at the Department of foot and ankle orthopedic surgery at the Sanssouci Clinic Potsdam in Germany.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2000-2006 Studied human medicine at the University of Athens
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2008-2010 Master course (M.Sc.) "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the faculty of medicine of the University of Athens: "Oxidative stress and osteoporosis"
2010-2017 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the experimental surgery and surgical research laboratory, faculty of medicine of the University of Athens: "The effect of systemic administration of anabolic steroids and exercise on the biomechanics of the Achilles tendon in Wistar rats"
2010-2017 Resident for orthopedics and trauma surgery at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2013 Defense of the dissertation at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin: "Retrospective 6-year results of the microbiological germ spectrum, the clinical treatment results and prognostic factors in necrotizing fasciitis"
2018 Master course in metabolic bone diseases at the faculty of medicine of the University of Athens
2019 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin: "The interaction between traumatic brain injury and fracture healing"
2021 Obtaining specialization in foot and ankle surgery from the German Association for Foot and Ankle Surgery

Experience

Managing Senior Physician and Section Head for foot and ankle Surgery in the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2015 Head of molecular trauma surgery at the Julius Wolff Institute, Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2017 Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2018-2019 Senior Physician at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2018-2023 Head of Foot and ankle surgery at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2019-2022 Executive Senior Physician at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2022 Visiting Consultant at the Center for musculoskeletal surgery of the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2023 Member of the Sporthopaedicum Berlin
Department of Foot and orthopedic ankle surgery at the Sanssouci Clinic Potsdam

Awards & Memberships

Member of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
Member of the German Society for Trauma Surgery
Member of the German Association for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Member of the European Foot and Ankle Society
Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Member of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
Member of the AO Trauma