Meet Dr. Demetris Stavrou
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Demetris Stavrou
Bios, Diplomas and Publications
Look & feel beautiful in the expert hands of Dr. Stavrou.
“My relationship with you is both
professional and personal. My dedication to
you is complete and honest and my goal is
to fulfill all your expectations!”
Dr. Demetris Stavrou was born in Nicosia, Cyprus. He grew up in a family of doctors and soon understood the special relationship between doctor and patient. He graduated from the University of Athens Medical School and finished his residency in Plastic Surgery at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
There, he was trained in the latest techniques of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery from world-known scientists. He continued his training with a fellowship in “Advanced Aesthetic Surgery” at the prestigious Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery.
His interest in breast reconstruction after breast cancer, and cosmetic procedures following weight loss surgery, was evident from the start of his career. He had also had the chance to train in specialized techniques for facelift, burn reconstruction and skin cancer surgery.
Dr. Stavrou is constantly updated with the most modern techniques in plastic surgery and cooperates closely with prestigious medical centers abroad, where he is working as a visiting surgeon. He has a constant interest in research and has published a number of scientific articles.
Since 2012, he holds the position of Assistant Professor at the St George’s, University of London, and at the Medical School of the University of Nicosia. He is also an Honorary Tutor at the University of Cardiff, School of Medicine at the UK, and a member of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Dr. Stavrou has been working as a plastic surgeon since 2012.
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Assistant Professor, St George’s, University of London / Medical School at the University of Nicosia
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Honorary Tutor at the University of Cardiff, School of Medicine, UK
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MSc with Distinction in “Wound Healing and Tissue Repair”, University of Cardiff, School of Medicine, U.K
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Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
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International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Instructor
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Fellowship in “Advanced Aesthetic Surgery” from the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery – Monash University, Australia
Examination of the Life Expectancy of Patients with Burns over 20% of Their Total Body Surface Area in Comparison to the Rest of the Population.
J Burn Care Res. 2017 Mar 28.
J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2013 Sep;47(4):308-12.
Managing the relationship between quality and cost-effective burn care.
Burns. 2011 May;37(3):367-76. Epub 2010 Dec 4. Review
Characteristics of Improvised Explosive Device Trauma Casualties in the Gaza Strip and Other Combat Regions: The Israeli Experience.
Wounds. 2015 Aug;27(8):209-14
Birth wind and fire: raising awareness to operating room fires during delivery.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2013 Sep;26(13):1303-5.
Silicone-based scar therapy: a review of the literature.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2010 Oct;34(5):646-51. Epub 2010 Mar 31. Review
Adhesive skin closure technique for closure of fasciotomy wounds in pediatric patients: a case series.
Wounds. 2015 May;27(5):118-222
Radiotherapy-induced basal cell carcinomas of the scalp: are they genetically different?
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 Dec;36(6):1387-92.
Silicone nipple shields: an innovative postoperative dressing technique after nipple reconstruction.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2010 Feb;34(1):48-51. Epub 2009 Oct 20
Dr. Theodora Papavasiliou,
MD, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Theodora Papavasiliou was born in Cyprus. From an early age, she showed a keen interest in the sciences and a passion for innovation in medicine. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and pursued her specialist training in the United Kingdom, focusing on Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
Her postgraduate journey took her through some of the most prestigious hospitals in the UK, including Oxford University Hospitals, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster, and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Throughout her training, she developed advanced skills in hand surgery, microsurgery, pediatric reconstructive surgery, and trauma management. She later completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London.
Dr. Papavasiliou is deeply committed to education and innovation. She served as a Clinical Education Lead in Plastic Surgery for Oxford University medical students and as an King’s College London examiner. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Stelth Instruments, a company based in Cyprus that develops cutting-edge 3D printed tools and simulation models for surgical training.
With over 20 scientific publications, multiple international awards, and a patent in surgical instrumentation, Dr. Papavasiliou continues to contribute to the evolution of surgical education and practice. She brings a unique combination of surgical precision, academic excellence, and forward-thinking creativity to the team.
MD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School
Specialist Title in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, UK
Hand Surgery Fellowship, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London
Clinical Education Lead in Plastic Surgery, Oxford University Medical School
Examiner for OSCE, King’s College London, School of Medicine
Co-founder and CEO of Stelth Instruments, Cyprus
Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), St. Mary’s Hospital, London
Certified in Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB), Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Microsurgical Skills and K-Wire Fixation Courses – John Radcliffe and St. Thomas’ Hospitals
Awarded the Cutler’s Surgical Prize for Innovation in Surgical Instrumentation, Royal College of Surgeons of England
Published Author with Over 20 Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications in Plastic and Hand Surgery
Meet the team
Joanna
Joanna is a graduate of Business Management and Economics. She worked in Customer Service at an Insurance Brookers Agency. Joanna joined the team of EIPS in early 2017 as Dr. Stavrou’s secretary.
Her goal is to provide high quality service to all of EIPS patients and ensure a smooth experience. On her free time Joanna enjoys yoga and reading books.
Zoe
Zoe graduated from the Department of Mathematics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Zoe’s caring and friendly manner along with her exceptional attention to detail will guide you through a smooth patient journey at EIPS.
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