Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Dimitrios Papastavrou
Angiologist – Vascular Surgeon
Co-Founder & Scientific Director of the Vascular & Vein Department, KP Clinics
Professional Summary
Dr. Dimitrios Papastavrou is a highly accomplished Angiologist and Vascular Surgeon with extensive international training and deep expertise across the entire spectrum of open and advanced endovascular surgery. Holding a PhD from the Comenius University in Bratislava, he has specialized under the guidance of global pioneers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. Dr. Papastavrou is recognized by the European College of Phlebology (ECOP) as a certified specialist in venous disorders. He combines an active academic research profile with a commitment to providing cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatments for complex arterial and venous conditions.
Areas of Expertise & Clinical Focus
Advanced Endovascular Surgery: Minimally invasive treatment of aneurysms utilizing advanced state-of-the-art hybrid operating suite techniques (EVAR, TEVAR, FEVAR).
Modern Phlebology & Vein Treatments: Treatment of varicose veins using laser, radiofrequencies, and non-thermal closure devices (mechanochemical ablation).
Thrombosis & Compression Syndromes: Specialized management of deep vein thrombosis, venous stenting, post-thrombotic syndrome, and vascular compression syndromes.
Arterial & Carotid Disease Management: Open and endovascular interventions for carotid artery disease (endarterectomy and stenting), aortoiliac disease, and peripheral arterial disease (angioplasty/ballooning).
Diabetic Foot Care & Chronic Wound Healing: Multidisciplinary management of diabetic foot complications and specialized clinical protocols for non-healing venous and arterial ulcers.
Vascular Ultrasound: Certified expertise in advanced duplex ultrasound imaging for both the arterial and venous systems.
Professional Journey & Training
Education & Doctoral Degree: MD and PhD graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava (Univerzita Komenského Lekárska Fakulta v Bratislave).
General Surgery & Phlebology Residency: Trained at the Staré Mesto University Hospital under Prof. L. Labaš.
Vascular Surgery Residency: Specialization in open vascular surgery, carotid interventions, and peripheral bypasses at the Sv. Cyril a Metod University Hospital under Prim. M. Slysško.
Specialty Completion: Completed formal fellowship training at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NÚSCH Bratislava) under Prof. J. Štefránek.
Venous Disease Specialization (Maastricht, Netherlands): Specialized at the Academic Hospital Maastricht (Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht - AZM) under Prof. Cees Wittens (author of global guidelines), focusing on complex venous pathology, deep vein stenting, and certified vascular ultrasound.
Arterial & Endovascular Specialization (Aachen, Germany): Advanced training at the RWTH Aachen University Hospital (Uniklinik RWTH Aachen) under Prof. M. Jacobs, focusing on modern hybrid suite endovascular techniques for thoracoabdominal aneurysms and carotid stenting.
Sclerotherapy Specialization (Italy): Trained directly under Dr. Lorenzo Tessari, the pioneer and inventor of the Tessari method for ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy.
Military Service: Served his military tenure as an active Vascular Surgeon at the 424 General Military Training Hospital.
Academic Work, Awards & International Recognition
Certified Specialist Phlebologist: Accredited by the European College of Phlebology (ECOP).
International Scholarship Award: Honored with a prestigious scholarship in Seoul, South Korea, by the International Union of Phlebology (UIP) for innovative treatment methods in venous disease and venous ulcers.
Academic Teaching: Has taught clinical propedeutics, general surgery, and vascular surgery to medical students at Comenius University in Bratislava.
Research & Development: Author of a scientific thesis on the contemporary management of arterial and chronic venous wounds; successfully organized the clinical diabetic foot treatment program in Bratislava. Actively participates as an invited speaker at international vascular and phlebological congresses.
Philosophy at KP Clinics
"Vascular health is central to a patient's long-term mobility and overall well-being. By integrating open surgical precision with state-of-the-art endovascular and non-thermal techniques, we can deliver life-changing results with minimal recovery times. Within the collaborative ecosystem of KP Clinics, our goal is to offer comprehensive, world-class vascular care tailored to each individual's needs."