Dr Dimitriou Ioannis MD, PhD

Dr. Ioannis Dimitriou MD, PhD

General Surgeon, SurgiCal Oncologist & Proctologist

Dr. Ioannis Dimitriou MD, PhD, is a Certified Proctologist, General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with more than 20 years of surgical experience in Germany and Greece.

In Proctology, he treats the full spectrum of disorders of the anus and rectum, with particular expertise in hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, perianal abscesses, pilonidal disease and rectal prolapse. He applies modern minimally invasive and surgical techniques, including Laser treatment where indicated, selecting the most appropriate treatment individually for each patient.

He also has extensive experience in the surgical treatment of complex disorders of the rectum and pelvic floor, including rectal prolapse. Based on his long-standing expertise in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as his experience as a surgeon and director of certified centers in Germany, he performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic or robotic abdominal rectopexy, Ventral Mesh Rectopexy according to D'Hoore, and resection rectopexy, depending on the anatomical and functional characteristics of each patient.

His professional and surgical career includes more than 20 years in Germany, working in university hospitals, academic teaching hospitals, certified surgical and oncology centers, as well as structured proctology units.

In Germany, he served as Senior Consultant, Deputy Director and subsequently Head of Surgical Departments (Chefarzt) at academic teaching hospitals, with responsibility for General, Visceral, Oncologic and Proctologic Surgery.

As part of his leadership responsibilities, he played an active role in the training and advanced education of residents and specialist physicians, both for completion of specialist training in Surgery and for further subspecialty training in Oncologic Surgery and Proctology. This long-standing teaching activity formed an important part of his professional career in Germany.

He also worked in certified Oncology Centers, Hernia Centers and in a Certified Colorectal Cancer Center accredited by the German Cancer Society (DKG). He has extensive experience in colorectal surgery, allowing comprehensive treatment of both common and complex proctologic conditions.

For Dr. Dimitriou, Proctology is an integral part of modern Colorectal Surgery. His experience in the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal disease and other proctologic conditions is combined with in-depth expertise in laparoscopic, minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

In addition, he has many years of experience in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci X/XI systems, as well as in the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, pancreatic disease and other complex abdominal conditions.

Today, he is Director of Surgery at the Department of General, Oncologic and Robotic Surgery at Athens Medical Center and also maintains a private practice in Marousi.

The patient at the center

Beyond his high-level scientific and surgical expertise, Dr. Ioannis Dimitriou is known for his human, calm and respectful approach to patients. Especially in conditions that are often associated with embarrassment or uncertainty, he creates an atmosphere of trust, provides clear and understandable information and offers individualized care, with the aim of delivering comprehensive and patient-centered treatment.