Why Choose Dr. Dimitrios Dardamanis – General Surgeon

If you are looking for safe, modern, and compassionate surgical care, you are in the right place.
My name is Dimitris Dardamanis, I am a general surgeon with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, and I specialize in minimally invasive surgery: laparoscopic, robotic, and day-case procedures (same-day surgeries).

I believe in medicine with a face and a soul.
My approach combines scientific precision with personalized care and humanity — values I have strengthened through volunteer work in health facilities and humanitarian missions, involvement in civic affairs, family life, parent associations, and sports.

What I most commonly treat

All areas of general surgery are important, and it’s vital to be able to manage any case. However, I most frequently handle:

Inguinal – Umbilical – Incisional – Ventral Hernias

• Laparoscopic or robotic repair with mesh

• Tension-free techniques (TEP/TAPP/IPOM)

• Fast recovery, small incisions, minimal pain, quick return to action

Member of the Royal Society of Surgery of Belgium, Belgian Section of Abdominal Wall Surgery, pioneers in laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia repair

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Clinical and training experience with over 1,000 laparoscopic hernia surgeries

Specialized in enhanced recovery and minimal-pain treatments

European school of Laparoscopy, Brussels https://docteurcadiere.be/assets/files/ESLS_courses.pdf

Hemorrhoids – Fistulas – Fissures

• Painless techniques like Laser, HAL-RAR, THD

• No discomfort, with respect for privacy and a focus on fast recovery

Training at the Austrian AKI Center https://www.akhwien.at/

Involvement in hundreds of cases, certified by the pioneers of the HAL technique using ultrasound

Weight Loss Surgery – Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

• Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, band removal

• Pre- and post-operative coordination

• Holistic approach with a gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, dietitian, and psychologist

Fellowship from the Hellenic Surgical Society and the Hellenic Laparoscopic Society, at the leading Ideal Body Weight Clinic in Brussels, alongside world-renowned surgeon Guy-Bernard Cadiere,  https://cpi.brussels/ Clinical experience with over 12,000 patients.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Performed privately, with the possibility of immediate care

• Excellent surgical technique with full respect for the patient

Regular and emergency cases – “express” surgical treatment the same day or within 24 hours, no delays, no prolonged hospitalizations, no unnecessary antibiotics, and reduced risk of complications or recurrences

Training in advanced techniques through a Belgian university scholarship, at the specialized liver clinic of Saint Luc University Hospital, Brussels  https://www.saintluc.be/fr/node/2433

From the Laparoscopic Unit of Hippocrateio Hospital to St. Pierre https://www.stpierre-bru.be/  Saint Luc, Delta Hospital https://chirec.be/en/delta-hospital St. Pierre Ottignie https://www.cspo.be/ and Jolimont https://www.jolimont.be/

Over 1,000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies for gallstones or acute cholecystitis

International Experience – Certifications

I have trained and worked in recognized centers in Europe and the USA.
I maintain collaborations with international institutions and stay constantly updated on advances in robotic and metabolic surgery.

My Philosophy

Every case is unique.
My goal is not simply to operate, but to listen, to explain in plain language, to reassure, and to offer a solution.
I answer questions — I answer the phone.

It is no coincidence that many patients say:

“I never felt like a number in the system. The doctor stood by me — both physically and emotionally.”

I don’t want to be “just another surgeon,” but your personal doctor on the journey to a healthy body and a new life — with safety, trust, respect, and professionalism.

Where to find me

• Private practice in Marousi – 8 Zinonos Street, behind IASO hospital
• Affiliated with top private clinics, Deputy Director of the 2nd Surgical Department at IASO
• Online appointments & telemedicine available for pre- and post-operative monitoring