Education – Academic Background
Dr. Nicos Kritharides is a Specialist General Surgeon, with clinical experience in General Surgery and a particular interest in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.
He graduated with Honours (Excellent) from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2017, having received scholarships from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation during his studies.
He subsequently completed his specialist training in General Surgery at “ELPIS” General Hospital of Athens, where he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of gastrointestinal diseases, abdominal wall conditions and other general surgical disorders. In March 2025, he obtained his specialist qualification in General Surgery after successfully passing the relevant specialty examinations.
In parallel, he completed the Master’s Programme in “Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens between 2020 and 2024, graduating with Honours (Excellent).
From June 2025, he worked as an external collaborating surgeon at private clinics in Athens, including the Athens Medical Center.
As part of his continuous professional development, he has attended specialised training programmes and practical workshops in open and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, emergency surgical management and the care of patients with severe trauma.
His additional training includes, among others, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Definitive Surgical & Anaesthetic Trauma Care (DSTC) and the International Cambridge Anastomosis Workshop (ICAW).
Areas of Interest
Dr. Nicos Kritharides practises General Surgery, with a particular clinical and scientific interest in modern surgical techniques and the minimally invasive management of surgical conditions. His main areas of interest include:
- General and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal and Ventral Hernia Repair
- Colorectal Surgery
- Proctological Conditions, Perianal Fistulas and Pilonidal Disease
- Emergency Surgery and Surgical Trauma Management
- Modern Techniques for Hernia Repair and Management of Postoperative Complications
He places particular emphasis on the use of modern surgical techniques, individualised patient management and the continuous improvement of safety and quality in surgical care.
Scientific and Research Work
Dr. Nicos Kritharides has an active scientific and research background, with publications in international scientific journals and participation in numerous national and international surgical conferences.
His research focuses primarily on laparoscopic surgery, abdominal wall hernia repair, gastrointestinal diseases and the management of complex surgical cases.
His scientific publications include:
2024 – Cureus: Fournier’s Gangrene Associated With Untreated Crohn’s Disease in a Male Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. A case report and literature review concerning Fournier’s gangrene in a patient with untreated Crohn’s disease.
2023 – Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery: Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair: Keyhole, Sugarbaker, Sandwich, or Hybrid Technique With 3D Mesh? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. A systematic review and meta-analysis examining modern laparoscopic techniques for parastomal hernia repair.
2021 – Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders: Pilonidal Sinus Mimicking Fistula in Ano in a Male Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature. A case report and review of the relevant literature.
Additionally, he participated in a research project aimed at evaluating and improving perioperative risk assessment and medical documentation in a General Surgery Department. This work was presented at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Europe 2021.
He has participated as a speaker and author of scientific presentations at conferences organised by the Hellenic Surgical Society and other scientific organisations, presenting research on laparoscopic hernia repair, gastrointestinal surgery, proctological conditions and noteworthy surgical cases.
At the 33rd Panhellenic Congress of Surgery in 2023, a scientific presentation to which he contributed received a Best Poster Presentation Commendation.
At the 34th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery and International Surgical Forum in 2025, he participated as an invited speaker in a roundtable discussion on the physical and psychological demands of life as a modern surgeon.
His ongoing participation in scientific conferences, educational programmes and research activities reflects his commitment to the advancement of surgical science and the application of modern, evidence-based practices in everyday clinical care.
Current Position
Since November 2026, Dr. Nicos Kritharides has been practising as a Specialist General Surgeon. Drawing on his clinical experience in public hospitals and private clinics in Athens, as well as his postgraduate education in minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, he contributes to the provision of modern and comprehensive surgical care.
