Medical Office: 111 Vasilissis Sofias, 11521 Athens, Tel.: 0030210 6465359, Fax: 0030210 6465392
Greek

Dr. Nick Mertziotis M.D. PhD

President of Hellenic Association for Focal Therapy

Head of Reconstructive Urology and Surgical Andrology Clinic,Metropolitan Hospital

Athens,Greece

Dr.Mertziotis and his team covers with the most advanced methods of both the classical field of Urology, as well as that of the reconstruction of urinary tract and the genital system of the man, the woman and the child, regardless of their origin due to congenital abnormalities or because of previous injuries (e.g. traffic accidents previous interventions, complications, etc).

Dr.Mertziotis’ team has considerable experience in treating Urologic Cancers (prostate, bladder, kidneys, etc.), benign prostate hyperplasia and kidney lithiasis (stones). It has received additional training in Urogynecology (bladder control problems, incontinence and prolapse), on male sexuality (erectile dysfunction or impotence, infertility and sexual reproduction problems), Reconstructive Urology, as well as in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

The Team uses the most updated surgical methods which are characterized by minimal invasive techniques. The latest technology equipment we possess is undoubtedly a key ally in our work.We are among the first teams  in Europe to apply laser focal therapy for prostate cancer gained considerable experience  with excellent results.

Each person's needs are unique. Department’s priority is to develop a relationship with patients based on trust. Team’s aim is to offer the best services in all levels for each person for as long as the treatment takes.

E-mail:.n.mertziotis@gmail.com

Curricum Vitae

Personal informations

• Marital status : married-2 children
• Nationality: Greek

Εducation

• Ph.D. in Urology
  University of Athens ,Department of Urology
• Training in Robotic surgery
  Accademy of research,Athens
• Training in Laparoscopic surgery
  EITS,University of Strasbourg,France
• Residency in Urology
  Polikliniki Hospital of Athens
• Residency in General Surgery
  Greek Aviation’s General Hospital of Athens
• Medical Degree
  University of Bologna and Modena,Italy

Work Experience

• 9/2014 to present
  Head of Reconstructive Urology and Surgical Andrology department of Metropolitan General Hospital-HHGroup of Hospitals,Athens,Greece
• 6/2011-9/2014
  Head of Reconstructive Urology and Surgical Andrology department of “Mitera”Hospital-Hygeia Group,Athens
• 1/2011 to 6/2011
  Scientific Director of Bioclinic Hospital ,Athens
• 10/2000 to 12/2010
  Senior consultant ,Urology department,”Henry Dunant”Hospital,Athens
• 7/1998 to 8/1999
  Urology Registrar, Institute of Urology ,Middlesex Hospital of London , University College of London
• 3/1994 to 3/1998
  Urology department of Polikliniki Hospital, Athens.
• 5/1992 to 2/1993
  Surgical department of Children’s Hospital, Athens.
• 7/1991 to 2/1993                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Urology dpt,251 Greek Aviation’s General Hospital of Athens
• 6/90 to 9/90
  Surgical department of General Hospital of Infectious Diseases, West Athens.

Clinical and research protocols

• Responsible for diode laser focal therapy clinical study
• Responsible researcher in Greece of the european multicentric study regarding elec-tromyography (EMG) of the corpus cavernosum sponsorized by the European Com-munity (Cost action B-12)
• Responsible in Greece of several pharmaceuticals phase II and phase III protocols in Andrology as follows:
• Alfadex(alprostadil)
• Caverject (PGE 1)
• Levitra(vardenafil)
• Silodix (silodicine)

Awards

• 2nd Prize for innovative urethroplasty technique in Panhellenic Congress 2016
• In September of 2013 has been elected faculty member of EULIS(European Urinary Lithiasis Section)
• First prize in the written examinations proclaimed by the Hellenic Urological Associa-tion 1998
• First prize in A.S.E.P.(Greek National Health Organization) contest in 2000

Patents and publications

• He has a list of Greek and International publications, and has participated with oral presentations at most of the European Urological Congresses of the last years
• Regular reviewer of most International Urological journals

Professional memberships

• Faculty member of EULIS (European Lithiasis Section) 2013
• Ex.Member of the Management Committee of the Pan European research on cc-EMG in erectile dysfunction
• Member of Hellenic Urological Association , Hellenic Andrological Association
• Member of the EAU (European Association of Urology)

Languages

• Greek
• English
• Italian