Editor Name: Georgios Paraskevas Chalatsis

Country: Greece

University: University of Thessaly

Designation: Doctor of Medicine

Department: Faculty of Medicine

Email:  ghalatsis@hotmail.com 

BIOGRAPHY: 

He is a Resident orthopaedic doctor with 3+ years of experience in Orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation providing patients with physical as well as emotional support during treatment and recovery stages. Able to take decisions under pressure while fostering a compassionate and personable approach to healthcare. Keen on working with children having gained experience during Special Olympics 2007 and in Schools for children with Special Abilities. Experienced in public speaking and team coordinating, having been part of organizing committees for several seminars and participated in various scientific presentations. Main areas of interest include Paediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

LinkedIn Profile: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/georgioschalatsis

EXPERIENCE

Resident in Department of Orthopaedics, Larissa University Hospital07.2018-present.

• Experience in Emergency Orthopaedic Department, Assistant Surgeon in trauma and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery

Resident in Department of Orthopaedics, Karditsa General Hospital 09.2017-07.2018.

• Experience in Emergency Orthopaedic Department, Assistant Surgeon in trauma and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery

Resident Doctor in Department of General Surgery, Larisa General Hospital 12.2016 - 09.2017.

• Experience in Emergency Department, Surgical Experience as an Assistant Surgeon

Assistant Lecturer, University of Technological Education, Faculty of Physical Therapy. 09.2010 - 06.2013.

• Assistant Lecturer in Courses of Basic Life Support, Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy for Diseases of Vascular System

• Trainer and Coordinator in Scientific Courses of Lymphatic Disease Rehabilitation and Functional Rehabilitation of patients with Dementia

• Participation in Scientific Research: “Comparison of the impact of Wii-Fit and a Physical Therapy Exercise program in balance disorders at third age people”.

Physiotherapist, Panhellenic Association of Physical Therapy 01.2007 - 07.2013.

• Physiotherapist in Schools for Children with Special Abilities - Rehabilitation of Motor Control and Motor Learning

• Physiotherapist in Basketball Sport Clubs in Greek National Divisions

• Physiotherapist in Panhellenic Association of Alzheimer (Fall Prevention, Rehabilitation of Motor Control and Motor Learning)

• Physiotherapist (self-employed)

COURSES

• 05.2019 - EPOS Pediatric Foot and Ankle Disorders Course, Ponsetti Workshop, Thessaloniki

• 03.2019 - 6th EPOS BAT IC, Pediatric Orth Basic I, Vienna

• 10.2018 - ESSKA Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Course - All about Knee Ligaments, Watford

• 08.2017 - 4th Sports And Exercise Medicine Summer Course, Kalamata

• 2016 - ATLS, American College of Surgeons, Larisa

• 2009 - F.I.M.S. Team Physician Development Course, Thessaloniki

• 2007 - KT1, KT2 and KT3 Courses in Kinesiotaping, Thessaloniki