Education – Academic Background
Dr. Panayiotis Savvidis studied Medicine at Semmelweis University in Budapest from 1999 to 2005, graduating with the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude. He subsequently completed his specialist training in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Halmstad Regional Hospital in Sweden (2008–2012), with a particular focus on spine surgery.
He then completed a Clinical Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm (2012–2013), one of Europe’s leading specialist referral centres. From 2013 to 2024, he served as a Consultant Spine Surgeon at Karolinska University Hospital, and since 2024, he has held the position of Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Panayiotis Savvidis specialises in Spine Surgery, with particular expertise in:
- Degenerative conditions of the spine
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities
- Cervical and lumbar disc herniation
- Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS)
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal fusion
- Interventional management of chronic pain, including implantable systems, neurostimulators, and pumps
He has extensive clinical experience in the management of complex spinal deformities and revision spine surgery.
Research and Scientific Work
Dr. Panayiotis Savvidis is actively involved in scientific research in the field of Spine Surgery, including participation in multicentre studies and international research protocols at Karolinska University Hospital. His main research interests include adult and adolescent scoliosis, quality of life following spinal surgery, the biomechanical and biological characteristics of spinal deformities, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and outcomes following spinal fusion. He has participated in major international scientific conferences, including EUROSPINE, SOSORT, and Nordic Spine Society meetings, contributing presentations and scientific communications in his areas of expertise.
Current Position
Since August 2024, Dr. Panayiotis Savvidis has been working as a Consultant Physician at the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus. In parallel, he continues his collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm as an Invited Spine Surgeon, participating in specialised surgical cases and educational activities.