He was born in Thessaloniki and graduated from the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

He completed his residency in Ophthalmology in UK (Hospitals of University of Glasgow and University of Birmingham).

He became Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus (children & adults) & Neuro-Ophthalmology in the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus at the Children’s Eye Hospital, University Hospital of Birmingham, UK.

He became Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus (children & adults) & Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus of the University Eye Hospital of Birmingham (Birmingham Eye Centre, University of Birmingham), UK.

Became Director of the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus – Neuroophthalmology, at the Eye Department of Hippocration Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Visiting Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA

Visiting Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology – Strabismus, Life line express Academy, Hong Kong, China

Director of PEDIATRIC EYE CENTER OF GREECE

Academic titles

• MD – Medical School Degree, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• BSc – Medical Instrument Research & Technology Degree
• MSc –Master degree “Leadership in Ophthalmology” scholarship from the European Ophthalmological Society)
• PhD 1 – Doctor of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• PhD 2 – Doctor (postdoctoral) in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, International Medical University, Varna
• FICO – International Ophthalmology Diploma 
• FEBO – European Diploma in Ophthalmology
• MRCOphth – Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Great Britain
   
• Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology / Pediatric Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
• Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology / Pediatric Ophthalmology, Life line express Academy, Hong Kong, China

Awards – Outstanding distinctions

24 Scientific Awards 

17 Social Awards

4 International patents – innovations

• Representative of the World Council of Ophthalmology in Greece
• Member of the International Council on Childhood Blindness
• Member of the American Board of Pediatric Ophthalmology in Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence
• Selected International leading trainer in pediatric ophthalmology – strabismus, by the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Examiner of the International Diploma in Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Examiner of the European Diploma in Ophthalmology (EBO)

Research – Publications – Teaching 

Design of 4 innovative ophthalmological tests

Description of an innovative surgical technique for strabismus

  Design and implementation of the first National eye prevention program for children in Greece

  Design of the National guidelines for ophthalmological monitoring of premature newborns

  Creation of the first scientific group for a holistic approach to children with visual impairments and other disabilities

  Author of 14 scientific books

  Published numerous scientific articles in Greek and international scientific journals

  Evaluator of scientific articles in international scientific journals

  Writing chapters in scientific books (Greek and International)

  Participation in numerous scientific conferences in Greece & abroad

  Teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Greece & Abroad

Member of scientific societies

Ophthalmological Society of Northern Greece (former President)

  Hellenic Federation of Ophthalmological Societies (former President)

  Panhellenic Ophthalmological Society (former President)

  Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (EEPOS) (former President)

  Hellenic College of Ophthalmologists

  International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC)

  American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (AAPOS)

  European Pediatric & Strabismus Society (EPOS)

  Hellenic Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volunteering work

  Founding member of 6 non-profit scientific societies supporting children with chronic diseases

  Voluntary action with the scientific team of “Pediatric Ophthalmology Greece”, supporting 14 institutions for children with chronic diseases on a non-profit basis

  Voluntary action of medical care in undeveloped Greek islands