Professor Scarmeas Nikolaos
Professor Nikolaos Scarmeas is one of Greece’s leading neurologists with international recognition in the field of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. With an academic and clinical career spanning Greece and the United States, he combines cutting-edge research with clinical expertise to deliver personalized, evidence-based care to patients and families affected by neurodegenerative disorders.
Expertise
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Geriatric Neurology
- Cognitive Neurology
Languages
- Greek
- English
- French
- Spanish
Affidea neuraCare Locations
- Athens, Greece
Nikolaos Scarmeas is a Professor of Neurology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a highly regarded clinician-scientist in the field of cognitive neurology. He completed his medical training at NKUA and pursued his neurology residency, fellowship in Cognitive Neurology and Neuroimaging, as well as a Master’s degree in Biostatistics - Epidemiology at Columbia University in New York, where he also served as faculty for several years.
His research focuses on the epidemiology and risk factors of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including the role of lifestyle, nutrition, and cognitive reserve in brain health. He has led and participated in large-scale international research programs funded by the NIH, Alzheimer’s Association, and European research frameworks.
Professor Scarmeas has published extensively in high-impact international journals and has been cited thousands of times, establishing him as among the leading authorities in the field. His work bridges clinical practice and research, translating findings into preventive and therapeutic strategies for patients
At Affidea neuraCare Athens, he directs the Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia services, ensuring a patient-centered approach that combines advanced diagnostic tools, evidence-based treatments, and compassionate support for both patients and caregivers.
Academic Training
- MD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Neurology Residency, Columbia University, New York
- Fellowship in Aging and Dementia Columbia University
- MSc in Biostatistics - Epidemiology, Columbia University
- PhD, University of AthensUniversity of Thessaly
Qualifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified Neurologist USA.
- Neurology specialty certified, Greece – EU.
- United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, subspecialty certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
- United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, subspecialty certification in Geriatric Neurology.
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guidelines committee
- European Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium (EADC) executive committee
- Data Safety Monitoring Board chair or member for various clinical trials
Positions
- Professor of Neurology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Director of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia, Affidea neuraCare Athens
- Associate Professor of Neurology, Columbia University, New York
Awards & Distinctions
- Multiple research grants and awards from NIH, EU, and the Alzheimer’s Association
- Recognition for high-impact publications in dementia research
- Invited keynote speaker at multiple leading international neurology and dementia conferences
- Reviewer for multiple international scientific journals and funding agencies
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