Stefanos Ioannidis
Neurologist
Dr. Stefanos Ioannidis was born and raised in Thessaloniki.
He studied at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and after specialized in neurology at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, gaining experience in the treatment of a wide range of neurological disorders.
Alongside his clinical work, he has been involved in teaching as an instructor for the European Resuscitation Council, with numerous contributions to Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses. He has also participated in the educational activities of the Medical School of the University of Crete and the initiatives of the Neurology Clinic at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Additionally, he has contributed as a researcher in clinical studies and as a speaker at numerous neurology conferences.
Dr. Ioannidis is actively engaged in the treatment of headaches, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, and clinical neurophysiology (neurophysiological studies).
Education / Academic Experience
Neurology Residency 04.04.2016 – 06.03.2021 / University General Hospital of Heraklion
Medical School 30.09.2008 – 29.10.2014 / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ultrasound Guided Administration of Botulinum Neurotoxin in Dystonia, Blepharospasm, Hemifacial Spasm and Sialorrhea. (Course) 18-19.04.2024 / Nicosia
Langmore Foundation FEES Course. Fiberoptic Endoscopy Evaluation of Swallowing. 13-15.10.2023 / Remote course
PhD candidate 05.12.2019 – today / Medical School of the University of Crete
Certified Instructor of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Participated in >10 Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider courses organized by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).
Lecturer in Neurology at the Medical School of the University of Crete Participated as a lecturer in the Neurology course from 2018 to 2023.
Speaker in the In-Hospital Activities of the University General Hospital of Heraklion as part of Clinical Neurology education Participated as a speaker from 2018 to 2021.
Bedside teaching to undergraduate students at the Medical School of the University of Crete Participated from 2018 to 2021.
Professional Experience
German Oncology Center, Limassol, Cyprus
01.04.2023 – today / Neurologist
Laboratory of the Neurology Department, Medical School of the University of Crete
01.08.2022 – 31.03.2023 / Research Protocol Physician
Primary Health Care Center of Perama, Rethymno (PEDY - K.Y. Perama Rethymnis)
22.07.2021 – 09.03.2022 / Rural Service Physician
University General Hospital of Heraklion
07.03.2021 – 20.07.2021 / Neurology Clinic Physician (supernumerary position)
University General Hospital of Heraklion
04.04.2016 – 06.03.2021 / Neurology Resident Physician
Primary Health Care Center of Tsotyli (PEDY - K.Y. Tsotyliou)
11.12.2015 – 22.03.2016 / Rural Service Physician
General Hospital "Mamatseio-Bodosakeio" of Kozani
11.11.2015 – 10.12.2015 / Rural Service Physician
88th Military Health Battalion
06.12.2014 – 09.08.2015 / Military Physician
Certification & Courses
Neurology Specialty Certification: 15.06.2022
Medical Degree: 29.09.2014 / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Medical License: 06.11.2014 / Thessaloniki
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Course (European Resuscitation Council): 02.02.2018
Generic Instructor Course (GIC) (European Resuscitation Council): 16.06.2018
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification: 16.02.2017
Basic Life Support / Automatic External Defibrillation (BLS/AED) Provider Course (European Resuscitation Council): 27 Νοεμβρίου 2008
Publications
Ischemic stroke as initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of the literature
Stefanos Ioannidis, Michael Mavridis, Panayiotis D. Mitsias.
eNeurologicalSci. 2018 Nov 9;13:26-30
doi https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensci.2018.11.001
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30505957/
Patent Foramen Ovale in Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke: Direct Cause, Risk Factor, or Incidental Finding?
Stefanos G. Ioannidis, Panayiotis D. Mitsias.
Frontiers in Neurology, June 25, 2020
doi 10.3389/fneur.2020.00567
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32670184/
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis and interferon therapy: Association, co-incidence or convoluted interplay?
Vasileios C. Mastorodemos, Stefanos G. Ioannidis, Efrosini Z. Papadaki, Panayiotis D. Mitsias
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, July 02, 2020
doi https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2020.102356
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32659736/
Genetic cause of heterogeneous inherited myopathies in a cohort of Greek patients
Ioannis Zaganas, Vasilios Mastorodemos, Martha Spilioti, Lambros Mathioudakis, Helen Latsoudis, Kleita Michaelidou, Dimitra Kotzamani, Konstantinos Notas, Konstantinos Dimitrakopoulos, Irene Skoula, Stefanos Ioannidis, Eirini Klothaki, Sophia Erimaki, Georgios Stavropoulos, Vassilios Vassilikos, Georgios Amoiridis, Georgios Efthimiadis, Athanasios Evangeliou, Panayiotis Mitsias
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, November 30, 2020
Professional Memberships
European Academy of Neurology (ΕΑΝ)
Hellenic Neurological Society
Hellenic Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cyprus Neurological Sociaty
Medical Association of Rethymno
Medical Association of Limassol