Dr. Georgios Pafitanis

• Dr Georgios Pafitanis is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based in London, practising in both reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic plastic surgery.
• His clinical practice is divided between major NHS hospitals, including The Royal London Hospital (part of Barts Health NHS Trust), and private practice settings such as The London Clinic.
• In his NHS role, Dr Pafitanis specialises in complex lower extremity reconstruction after trauma and performs head and neck reconstructive surgery following cancer treatment.
• His aesthetic surgery practice focuses on applying reconstructive principles to cosmetic surgery, using advanced microsurgical techniques to enhance both function and appearance.
• Academically, Dr Pafitanis is highly accomplished — he holds a PhD in reconstructive microsurgery, serves as an editor of microsurgical textbooks, has authored over 100 scientific publications, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of microsurgery.
• His extensive training includes fellowships in microsurgery across Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital, as well as further aesthetic surgery experience in Stockholm and London.
• Dr Pafitanis is registered on the GMC Specialist Register and is a full member of BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons). He is also multilingual, fluent in English, Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Conditions treated by Dr. Georgios Pafitanis

• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
• Breast Reduction
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Double Eyelid Surgery (Asian Blepharoplasty)
• Cosmetic Mole Removal
• Any Cyst Removal
• Complex Lipoma Removal
• Any Wart Removal
• Split Earlobe Repair

Area of Interest

• Plastic and cosmetic
• Ear, nose and throat
• Orthopaedics

Qualification

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microsurgery, London, UK (2020)
• Core Surgical Training, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, UK (2014)
• Foundation Training, University of Liverpool, UK (2011)
• MSc, Surgical Skills and Sciences, London, UK (2010)
• Medical Degree, University of Ioannina, Greece (2009)

Work Experiences