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Panos S. Gartaganis

Curriculum vitae

Dr Panos S. Gartaganis, MD, BSc, PhD

Education and training

  1. 2004High school diplomaLycée Léonin, Nea Smyrni, Athens
  2. 2009BSc in Chemistry, specialising in BiochemistryDepartment of Chemistry, University of Patras
  3. 2016Doctor of Medicine (MD)Medical School, University of Patras
  4. 2020PhD in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical ChemistryMedical School, University of PatrasThesis: “Study of Parstatin in Ocular Cells. In vitro Cytotoxicity Study in Retinal Cells”
  5. 2018-2022Specialty training in Ophthalmology251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital, Athens
  6. 2022-2023Extended specialty training in Ophthalmology251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital, AthensAn extension provided for during the COVID-19 pandemic, to complete the required period of rural service.
  7. 2023-2026FellowshipFellowship in Cataract Surgery, Egyptian Ophthalmic Training Association, Cairo, EgyptWestern Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, LondonJunior and Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina, also working in the uveitis service and in cataract surgery.

Professional experience

  1. 2012-2016Medical AssociateOffice of Sotirios Gartaganis, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Patras, Patras
  2. 2016-2022Medical AssociateOffice of Sotiria Alimisi, Director of the 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Henry Dunant Hospital, Athens
  3. 2017Conscript Army DoctorHellenic Army Academy, Vari, AthensMedical services during compulsory military service.
  4. 2017-2018Rural DoctorRegional Medical Office of Nea Figaleia and General Hospital of Pyrgos, Ilia
  5. 2018-2022Ophthalmology Resident251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital, Athens
  6. 2023-2024Visiting Doctor, paediatric ophthalmologyOffice of Georgia Chrousou, Director of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Mitera Hospital, Athens
  7. 2024-2025Junior Clinical FellowWestern Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London
  8. 2025-2026Senior Clinical FellowWestern Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, LondonAlso working in the uveitis service and in cataract surgery.
  9. Since 2026Consultant Ophthalmic SurgeonMediterraneo Hospital, Glyfada, Athens
  10. Since 2026Private practice12 Plastira Street, Voula, Athens

Registration

Specialist title in Ophthalmology
2023
Medical Association registration no.
082229
Languages
Greek, English, French

Courses and wet labs

  1. 2019Cataract Dry LabThea Pharma Hellas
  2. 2021Glaucoma Dry LabThea Pharma Hellas
  3. 2021Cataract Wet LabAlcon
  4. 2022Vitreoretinal Dry LabThea Pharma Hellas
  5. 2022Vitreoretinal Wet LabAlcon
  6. 2024Good Clinical PracticeNIHR
  7. 2024Immediate Life Support (ILS)Resuscitation Council UK

Professional societies

  • Hellenic Ophthalmological Society
  • Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS)
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Research