Education – Academic Background
Dr. Theofanis Kantas graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bari, Italy, on 31 March 2009, obtaining his degree in Medicine and Surgery. He received his licence to practise medicine in 2009 and completed his specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology on 16 July 2018.He has continued his professional development through participation in numerous scientific conferences, educational seminars, workshops, and specialised training programmes in Greece and abroad, with particular emphasis on contemporary techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Theofanis Kantas specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, with particular interest in:
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Sports injuries
- Upper and lower limb surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques
- Management of orthopaedic trauma and fractures
Research and Scientific Work
Dr. Theofanis Kantas has an active scientific profile in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, with participation in both national and international scientific conferences. He has authored and co-authored scientific papers published in Greek and international medical journals. His scientific work focuses primarily on trauma and fractures, trauma-related complications, compartment syndromes, and conditions affecting the upper and lower limbs. He has presented his work through oral presentations and posters at major scientific meetings, including EFORT and the Panhellenic Orthopaedic Congress, and has received awards for scientific work of significant clinical value. Alongside his scientific activities, Dr. Kantas has extensive clinical experience in public hospitals in Greece and Cyprus, having served in various roles including Resident, Auxiliary and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Throughout his training and professional career, he has worked in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Neurosurgery departments, gaining comprehensive experience in trauma management, emergency care, and surgical conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
Current Position
Since November 2025, Dr. Theofanis Kantas has been working as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus. In his current role, he provides specialised diagnostic and surgical management of a broad range of orthopaedic conditions and injuries, with an emphasis on modern, individualised and evidence-based patient care.
