PROFILE
Panagiotis V. Kouloumentas is a graduate of the Athens University Medical School. He attended specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at Evangelismos and KAT hospitals. During 2007-2008, he was a Clinical and Research Fellow (postgraduate training) at the University Sports Injury Clinic, Technical University of Munich (Sport Orthopaedie, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen) under Professor Andreas Imhoff, where he attended specialty training in the treatment of sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He is a member of the Hellenic, European and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ΕΑΕ, ESSKA, ISAKOS. Since 2008, he has been the Head Orthopedic Surgeon of the medical staff of Panathinaikos FC, having performed surgery on some of the most famous Greek and foreign footballers. In November 2014, he became Director of the Metropolitan Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Injury Clinic. He is a certified Hip and Knee Orthopedic Robotic Surgeon in the USA.
PREVIOUS EPERIENCE
- Since November 2014, Panagiotis V. Kouloumentas has been the Director of the Metropolitan Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Injury Clinic.
- Since December 2014, he has been a certified Hip and Knee Orthopedic Robotic Surgeon in the USA.
- During 2008-2014, he was Head of the medical staff of Panathinaikos FC.
- Since 2014, he has been the Head Orthopedic Surgeon of the medical staff of Panathinaikos FC and special advisor on medical issues.
- During 2012-2014, he was Director of the Sports Injury Clinic, Mediterraneo Hospital.
- Since 01/9/2010, he has been a Research Associate at the 3rd University of Athens Orthopedic Clinic, KAT Hospital, specializing in sports injuries.
- In 2010, he became Founder and Director the Athens Sports Orthopedics Clinic.
- From 27/05/2009 to 26/05/2010, he worked as an Assistant Registrar at the 3rd University of Athens Orthopedic Clinic, KAT Hospital, under Professor D. Korres.
- Since 2006, he has been an instructor of Sports Medicine (elective course) at the Athens University Medical School. Subjects: Exercise Physiology/Coaching and Treatment of Knee and Shoulder Sports Injuries.
- From 2004 to 2008, he worked as an external associate for the Hygeia Hospital 3rd Orthopedic Clinic (Director: Prof. Argyris Mitsou).
POSTGRUADATE EDUCATION & TRAINING
- During 2007-2008, he was a Clinical and Research Fellow at the Rechts der Isar clinic University Sports Injury Clinic of the Medical School, Technical University of Munich. Director: University Prof. A. B. Imhoff.
- He is a PhD candidate at the Rechts der Isar clinic University Sports Injury Clinic of the Medical School, Technical University of Munich. Director: University Prof. A. B. Imhoff.
- Doctoral thesis topic: Surgical repair of massive rotator cuff ruptures of the shoulder. Dynamic assessment using an original dynamometer plate and MRI monitoring, two years post-surgery.
- 2003-2008: Specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at Evangelismos Hospital, under Mr. Z. Stavrou, and in Pediatric Orthopedics at KAT Hospital.
- 1993-2000: Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- 1988-1992: Bachelor, Department of Physical Education and Sports, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialty in classical sports jumps
INTERESTS
Lectures:
Bartl C, Kouloumentas P, Holzapfel K, Eichhorn S, Wörtler K, Imhoff A, Salzmann GM. Long-term outcome and structural integrity following open repair of massive rotator cuff tears. Int J Shoulder Surg. 2012 Jan;6(1):1-8. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.94304
Spang JT, Buchmann S, Brucker PU, Kouloumentas P, Obst T, Schroeder M, Burgkart R, Imhoff. A biomechanical comparison of 2 transosseous-equivalent double-row rotator cuff repair techniques using bioabsorbable anchors: cyclic loading and failure behavior. Arthroscopy, 2009. 25(8): p. 872-9
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: April 2007; Volume 32: Supplement II, Page 50. K.Papagiannakos, P.Kouloumentas, N.Dedoukos, S. Tzevelekos, Z. Stavrou. 2nd Orthopaedic Department Evangelismos General Hospital Athens, Greece Subject: The use of retrograde Intramendullary Nailing in the management of distal Femoral Supracondylar Fractures
Clinical Researcher in a Polycentric Inter-European study: The EXPERT study: "Evaluation of Arixtra for the Prevention of venous thromboembolism in daily Practice"
European Journal of Trauma: April 2006; Volume 32: Supplement 1, Page P.Kouloumentas, V.Lakka, K. Papagiannakos, S.Tzevelekos, Z.Stavrou Operative release of joint stiffness following Heterotypic Ossification.2nd Orthopedic Clinic, Evangelismos General Hospital Athens, Greece
European Journal of Trauma: April 2006; Volume 32: Supplement 1, Page K.Papagiannakos, P.Kouloumentas, N.Dedoukos, V.Lakka, S. Tzevelekos, Z. Stavrou. Subject: Operative Treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures 2nd Orthopedic Department, Evangelismos General Hospital Athens, Greece
He has given several lectures and has been an invited speaker at many scientific events and conferences.
He was a Classical Sports Athlete and a Greek Triple Jump Champion, wearing the colors of the Filothei Sports Club. Since 2004, he has been the President of the Filothei Sports Club.
