Professor Velonakis Georgios
Associate Professor Georgios Velonakis is one of the most renowned Neuroradiologists in Greece, with extensive experience and specialization in neuroimaging. With a broad clinical and research background and participation in international centers of excellence, he provides patients with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, emphasizing precise diagnosis and personalized care.
Specialties
- Neuroradiology
- Pediatric Neuroradiology
Languages
- Greek
- English
- French
Locations
- Athens, Greece
Professor Georgios Velonakis is an Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology – Neuroradiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a recognized Neuroradiologist with extensive clinical, research, and academic activity. He holds the European Diploma in Neuroradiology (EDiNR) as well as the European Diploma in Pediatric Neuroradiology (EDiPNR).
He completed his Neuroradiology Fellowship at the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium through a scholarship from the European Society of Neuroradiology, gaining experience in oncologic, neurodegenerative, pediatric, vascular, and demyelinating disorders, as well as in advanced imaging techniques (f-MRI, DTI-tractography).
In parallel with his clinical work, he has an extensive teaching portfolio at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, participating in more than eight Postgraduate Programs of the NKUA Medical School. He has supervised PhD theses and Master's dissertations and has made a significant contribution to international and national conferences, with over 120 invited lectures and more than 240 scientific presentations.
His research activity includes over 165 publications in peer-reviewed international journals, focusing particularly on neuroimaging, especially in neurodegenerative diseases, demyelinating disorders, and cerebrovascular events.
Education
- MD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
- PhD in Medicine, NKUA (with Distinction)
- MSc in Interventional Radiology, NKUA
- Postgraduate Program “Interventional Radiology”
- European Diploma in Pediatric Neuroradiology (EDiPNR)
Memberships
Member of 15 scientific committees and 13 scientific societies (indicatively: European Society of Neuroradiology – ESNR, European Society of Radiology – ESR, Hellenic Radiological Society, European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology – ESMRB).
Positions
- Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology – Neuroradiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
- Director of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Affidea neuraCare Athens
- Head of the NKUA Academic Clinical Fellowship Program in Neuroradiology
- Course Director for Neuroradiology at the NKUA Medical School
- Member of Administrative and Organizing Committees in postgraduate programs of the NKUA Medical School, as well as in international and national conferences
- Clinical and research activity in hospitals and universities in Greece and abroad
Awards & Distinctions
- Fellowship from the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) for advanced training at University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
- More than 10 awards for best papers at international and national Radiology and Neuroradiology conferences
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