Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos

Qualification and Experience

Dr.Agathangelos is a highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon in Greece.  He has a Special interest in minimally invasive neurosurgery.He graduated from the Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He was a Captain, Medical Officer in the Corps Officers Military Academy of Greek Army Forces.He was then Trainee at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. After acing his exams he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom.He is also  pursuing a postgraduate program in Health Care Management from the Hellenic Open University.He was previously associated with  Queen’s Hospital, Romford, London as Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery. Currently he  is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the  424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloniki.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr.Agathangelos is highly knowledgeable in his field and has many accolades. He has a passion for teaching and taught at the Queen Mary University of London – Barts and the London School of Medicine, London. He has many publications in reputed international journals to his credit including” Occipital Headache as Initial Manifestation of a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumour”,”An analysis of adequacy of decompression size and its relationship to resolution of brain shift.”.He has attended and and completed various courses like “NSpine for Spinal Surgeons and Fellows Course”,“Cambridge Lectures in Neurosurgical Anatomy” in the UK.He is also Co-Principal Investigator in Dex-CSDH Trial, Queen’s Hospital Romford, National Institute for Health Research, NHS. He is member of various associations including the Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh(MRCSEd),Medical Association of Thessaloniki (ISTh) .

Conditions Treated by Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos treats:

• Oligodendrogliomas
• Mixed Gliomas
• Astrocytoma
• Spinal Tumor
• Dementia
• Disc Dessication
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Hydrocephalus
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Disc Herniation
• Disc Pain
• Vertebral Tumors
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Brain Infection
• Parkinson's Disease
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Huntington's Disease
• Disc Disease
• Stroke
• Brain Tumor
• Scoliosis
• Glioma
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Achondroplasia
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Fractured Vertebra
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Brain Cancers
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Aneurysm
• Slip Disc
• Dystonia
• Pinched Nerve
• Herniated Disc
• Disc Bulge
• Paget'S Disease
• Ependymomas
• Epilepsy
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Meningioma
• Chronic Depression
• Disc Degeneration
• Csf Obstruction
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Cerebral Edema
• Meningiomas
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Spinal Arthritis
• Tremors
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Brain Abscess

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Nausea or vomiting
• Seizures
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• restricting range of motion
• Fatigue
• Prominent scalp veins
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Unusually large head size
• Memory problems
• Sleep problems
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Drowsiness
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Stiffness in the low back area

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos

You can find Doctor Triantafyllidis Agathangelos in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Triantafyllidis Agathangelos has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Kyphoplasty
• Microdiscectomy
• Craniotomy

Dr. Triantafyllidis Agathangelos is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

• 2016 now: Postgraduate Program of Studies Health Unit Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University.
• 2014: Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom after successfully taking the corresponding exams.
• 2007 2008: School of Health Sciences of the Land Army. Grade: Excellent (19.15/20). Trainee at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, School of Special Weapons armed forces, School of Instructors, School of Air Transit.
• 2001 2007: Military School of Corps Officers SASS (Medical Department). Grade: Captain of health.
• 2001 2007: Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Grade: Very Good Eight.
• 1998 2001: 2th Gen. Kilkis High School. Grade Excellent (19.5/20)

Past Experiences

• 2018-present: Curator of Neurosurgery Clinic 424 GSNE.
• 2018 - Today: Collaboration with Private Clinics of Thessaloniki
• 2013 - 2018: Neurosurgeon in London (Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, Queen's Hospital, Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery, The Royal London Hospital)