Dr AlexandrosTzaveas
Orthopaedic Surgeon
PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
A pioneer of hip arthroscopy in Greece, internationally trained and having taken part in more than 1500 orthopaedic operations
A Pioneer in Hip Arthroscopy
in Greece
Dr Alexandros Tzaveas is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip arthroscopy and robotic surgery. He trained at the Wellington Hospital in London under the guidance of the internationally renowned surgeon Richard Villar.
With 700+ hip & knee operations, he is one of the most experienced surgeons in Greece. His approach combines technical expertise with a genuine human touch.
“I believe that the best possible outcome also depends on the human contact between doctor and patient”
— Dr Alexandros Tzaveas
Education
Wellington Hospital
London, UK
Academic Position
PhD, AUTh
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Publications
International journals
Operations
Successful
Education & Career
A career dedicated to orthopaedic surgery and continuous development
Degree in Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
School of Medicine - with distinction
Master's Degree (MSc)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
"Medical and Research Technology"
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Orthopaedic Department, Queen's Hospital, Burton-on- Trent, UK
Familiarity with the British National Health Service (NHS). Training in the fundamental principles of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. Participation in the hospital's on-call rota. Member of the trauma team in the accident and emergency department.
Specialist Training in General Orthopaedics
2nd Orthopaedic Clinic, IKA – ETAM “Panagia” Hospital
Part of the orthopaedic specialist training. Participation in numerous scheduled surgical procedures (total knee and hip arthroplasty and other elective operations) and trauma procedures (fractures, traumatic soft-tissue injuries). Arthroscopic surgery. Follow-up of patients (inpatients and outpatients).
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Orthopaedic Department, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales,UK
Training in the fundamental principles of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. Participation in the hospital's on-call rota. Member of the trauma team in the accident and emergency department.
Specialist Training in Sports Injuries.
Orthopaedic Clinic, “Agios Pavlos” Hospital
Part of the orthopaedic specialist training. Training in sports injuries, with outpatient clinics covering numerous cases of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament tears, meniscal tears and other sports injuries.
Orthopaedic Specialist Training
Prefecture of Thessaloniki
Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery
Further Training (Fellowship) in arthroscopic and open hip surgery
Wellington Hospital, London
Further training in a salaried post (fellowship) in London, alongside the renowned orthopaedic surgeon Richard Villar, in arthroscopic and open hip surgery. Participation in more than 200 hip arthroscopies. Participation in hip arthroscopy seminars, first as a trainee and later as an instructor. Authorship of numerous scientific papers in the international literature.
Doctorate (PhD)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Title: "Proprioception and its role in shoulder instability"
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - English-language programme
Degree in Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
School of Medicine - with distinction
Master's Degree (MSc)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
"Medical and Research Technology"
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Orthopaedic Department, Queen's Hospital, Burton-on- Trent, UK
Familiarity with the British National Health Service (NHS). Training in the fundamental principles of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. Participation in the hospital's on-call rota. Member of the trauma team in the accident and emergency department.
Specialist Training in General Orthopaedics
2nd Orthopaedic Clinic, IKA – ETAM “Panagia” Hospital
Part of the orthopaedic specialist training. Participation in numerous scheduled surgical procedures (total knee and hip arthroplasty and other elective operations) and trauma procedures (fractures, traumatic soft-tissue injuries). Arthroscopic surgery. Follow-up of patients (inpatients and outpatients).
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Orthopaedic Department, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales,UK
Training in the fundamental principles of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. Participation in the hospital's on-call rota. Member of the trauma team in the accident and emergency department.
Specialist Training in Sports Injuries.
Orthopaedic Clinic, “Agios Pavlos” Hospital
Part of the orthopaedic specialist training. Training in sports injuries, with outpatient clinics covering numerous cases of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament tears, meniscal tears and other sports injuries.
Orthopaedic Specialist Training
Prefecture of Thessaloniki
Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery
Further Training (Fellowship) in arthroscopic and open hip surgery
Wellington Hospital, London
Further training in a salaried post (fellowship) in London, alongside the renowned orthopaedic surgeon Richard Villar, in arthroscopic and open hip surgery. Participation in more than 200 hip arthroscopies. Participation in hip arthroscopy seminars, first as a trainee and later as an instructor. Authorship of numerous scientific papers in the international literature.
Doctorate (PhD)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Title: "Proprioception and its role in shoulder instability"
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - English-language programme
Areas of Specialisation
Modern techniques and specialist expertise for the best possible treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive technique for treating conditions of the hip
- FAI – Femoroacetabular Impingement, CAM & PINCER
- Acetabular Labral Tear
- Synovial chondromatosis
Robotic Surgery
State-of-the-art techniques with robotic assistance
- MAKO – Total Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
- ROSA – Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Greater placement accuracy
Sports Injuries
Specialist treatment of injuries
- Thigh Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Sports Hernia
Positions & Affiliations
Active participation in leading scientific bodies
Vice-President of the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society
Editorial Board - Arthroscopy Journal (AANA)
Research Committee Member - ISHA
European Hip Preservation Associates - ESSKA
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