Dr. Kanellos Gesakis, Director of Plastic Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital, is a globally-trained expert in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, with specialized training in Great Britain, Taiwan, and Brazil.
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About Dr. Gesakis Kanellos
Dr. Kanellos Gesakis is a distinguished Plastic Surgeon and serves as the Director of Plastic Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital. His expertise lies in Aesthetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Microsurgery, garnered through intensive training in Great Britain, Taiwan, and Brazil.
Having earned the European Diploma of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) from the European Committee for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (EBORPAS), Dr. Gesakis furthered his education with a MASTER Degree (MSc) in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery from Queen Mary University in London.
His journey in Plastic Surgery commenced with a junior Trainee role at leading Athens Hospitals, including Henry Dunant Hospital Center and Metropolitan Hospital. Seeking advanced training, Dr. Gesakis spent seven years at renowned University Hospitals in Great Britain, Taiwan, and Brazil, gaining extensive experience across the spectrum of Plastic Surgery.
He trained alongside eminent Plastic Surgeons, refining his skills in procedures such as Aesthetic Surgery, breast reconstructions, genetic anomalies, skin cancers, burns, and trauma. Dr. Gesakis has participated in numerous training courses and has served as a trainer himself. His contributions extend to numerous publications in esteemed international scientific journals and presentations at global conferences.
Established in Athens since 2014, Dr. Gesakis has performed over 4,000 registered operations. He is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital of Athens, a member of the Greek Association of Plastic Surgery, Athens Medical Association, British Medical Association, European Community of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and World Community of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
Additionally, he actively contributes to the GiveMe5 Foundation, a non-profit based in India, providing essential Plastic Surgery services for children with genetic anomalies worldwide. Dr. Gesakis prioritizes safety, confidentiality, and achieving natural, excellent results. This is made possible through his extensive training and collaborative efforts in the field of Plastic Surgery, bolstered by his global network of contacts.
October 2017 – today
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon in Metropolitan, Athens
August 2017 – October 2017
Fellow of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Pitanguy Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 2015 – August 2017
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, Metropolitan Hospital Athens
September 2014 – June 2015
Fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital Athens
Resident in Plastic Surgery, Elena Venizelou Hospital Athens
April 2014 – September 2014
Fellowship in Microsurgery – China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Tutor – Professor Hung Chin Chen
January 2013 – April 2014
Plastic Surgery Senior Registrar , Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
May 2010 – January 2013
Plastic Surgery Senior Clinical Fellow, Guys and St. Thomas’s Hospitals, London, Great Britain
June 2010 – May 2010
Plastic Surgery Clinical Fellow, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK
September 2009 – May 2010
Orthopedics – Clinical Fellow, Wrehxam Maelor Hospital, Wales, UK
June 2009 – September 2009
Resident Medical Officer, BMI Hospital Group, UK
July 2008 –May 2009
Fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in Metropolitan & Erik Dunant Hospitals, Athens
October 2006 – July 2008
General Surgery Resident, Sitia General Hospital, Crete
June 2006 – September 2006
Clinical Attachment, General Surgery, Rhodes General Hospital, Rhodes
February 2005 – February 2006
Internship, Symi Health Center, Greece
November 2004 – February 2005
Internship, Rhodes General Hospital, Greece
July 2004 – October 2004
Clinical Attachment, General Surgery, Rhodes General Hospital, Greece
July 2001 – July 2004
Rhodes Military Hospital Service and Clinical Attachment, Pathology (Private)
