Stavros Karanikas is a Cardiologist – Arrhythmologist specialising in the implantation and follow-up of pacemakers, implantable defibrillators (ICDs) and biventricular pacemakers (CRT), with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens.
He is a Consultant Cardiologist in the Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Implantation Laboratory of Mitera Hospital and in the 8th Cardiology Department of Hygeia Hospital, Athens.
He completed his cardiology specialty training at Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia and his postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He trained in cardiac pacing and heart failure at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust in London, where he also worked as a Consultant Cardiologist. He previously served as a Locum Consultant in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre.
He is a member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) and the Athens Medical Association, and is registered on the Specialist Register of the UK General Medical Council (GMC).
His scientific work includes publications in international cardiology journals and participation as an investigator in numerous international multicentre studies, most recently as Principal Investigator.