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Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel

Bone and Joint Specialist

Pireas, Greece

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Speaks: Greek , English

 

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Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Greece. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Athens, Greece. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Metropolitan Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel is part of:

  • Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT)
  • College of Greek Orthopedic Surgeon (KEOX)
  • EEXOT Spinal Disease Department: Founding member
  • EEXOT Bone Tumor Department: Founding member
  • Pan-Hellenic Medical Association (PIS)
  • Medical Association of Athens (ISA)
  • Spinal Disease Society: Founding member
  • ARGOSpine: Association of European Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis
  • EFORT: European Federation of National Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Qualifications :

  • Graduate of the School of Medicine of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Hospital Address :

Metropolitan Hospital, Ethnarchou Makariou, Pireas, Greece

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tsafantakis Emmanuel?

  • Dr Tsafantakis Emmanuel has years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. His areas of expertise include spinal scoliosis, trauma, slipped discs, arthroscopy, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip and knee replacements.
  • Dr Emmanuel is a member of leading organizations such as the Pan Hellenic Medical Association, Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Association of the European Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. He is the Founding member of the Spinal Disease Society.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Emmanuel has published 6 research papers in many reputed journals.
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