Mr Stavros Karamanakos
MD, PhD
General Surgeon
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27 years of experience
Brentwood, CM13 3LE
(+4 more)
12 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Ali Salih, Mr Yazan Masannat and 4 other professionals
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About Mr Stavros Karamanakos
Mr Karamanakos is a General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon at the Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital. He sees patients with a wide range of benign upper GI diseases and performs a range of surgeries including gastrectomy, anti-reflux surgery, cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder), and paraoesophageal hernia repair. He is also the emergency service lead, and he has established a number of clinical pathways as well as a Surgical Ambulatory Unit.
Mr Karamanakos earned his medical degree from Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest. He then spent time in the United Kingdom and Greece where he completed his surgical training before completing his CCT in General Surgery from the University Hospital of Patras in Greece in 2009. Following that, he became a consultant surgeon in the University Hospital of Patras, where he focused predominantly on the management of morbidly obese patients with bariatric surgery. He achieved a PhD for his work in bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal hormones, and he has been widely published in prestigious medical journals including 'The Annals of Surgery.'
Mr Karamanakos later undertook advanced laparoscopic surgical training at the world-renowned IRCAD/EITS center in Strasbourg, France and has also completed fellowships in gastrointestinal surgery at London's Whipps Cross Hospital and Kings College Hospital.
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery•
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7231082
Education
Semmelweis University of Medical Sciences
Medicine
Graduated 1999
Qualifications
- MD, Semmelweis Orvostudomanyi Egyetem (Semmelweis University of Medical Sciences) - 1999
- PhD, University Hospital of Patras, Greece 2010
- Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery Kings College Hospital 2013
- Fellowship in Emergency and Trauma Surgery Kings College Hospital 2012
Membership:
- Member of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery
- Member of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic disorders
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £220
- Follow-up appointment: £120
Insurers
- AXA Health
- Cigna
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa
- WPA
Location
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Shenfield Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
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Chase Farm, Enfield, United Kingdom, EN28SD
(385)
Cavell Drive, Uplands Park Rd, Enfield, London, United Kingdom, EN2 7PR
Reviews
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Mr Stavros Karamanakos receives praise for his reassuring, professional, caring, and friendly patient interactions. He helps patients feel at ease, explaining all procedures and recovery steps clearly. Patients commend his thorough work and excellent surgical results, leading to quick recovery. Reviews frequently praise successful laparoscopic surgery for various hernia repairs.
Lovely, charming, reassuring man. Thorough initial examination. Options clearly explained. Efficient and stress-free day of surgery - laparoscopic inguinal hernia. Uneventful recovery without any complication. I chose Mr Karamanakos through a friend's recommendation and am more than happy to recommend him in turn to patients requiring abdominal surgery.
Had severe gallbladder problems, Dr promised he would get me in and sorted out before Xmas which he did. Fantastic service and results
Mr K was pleasant and helpful throughout my experience start to finish. He was thorough and made sure I got the help I needed.
Dr Karamanakos was very attentive and made me feel that everything was going to be ok. Both pre op and after, the staff were fantastic.
Surgery for cholecystectomy at Basildon Hosp. Cannot fault anything at all. Mr K explained everything & came to see me morning & night post op. Also had the pleasure of meeting Will, who alongside Mr K, had excellent bedside manner & ensured I was well looked after. Thank you both, I am extremely grateful to you.
Mr Karamanakos looked after me both privately and during admission to a NHS hospital. He was thorough and detailed in his observation and explanations. He acted professionally whilst making me feel comfortable before and after both operations.
I must say ive had the best care and experience from start to finish, Mr. Karamanakos (aka Boss Man) has picked a great team, from the CSW's, Nurses and the whole surgical team. Great bedside manners, humour and care. Mr.K has great skills and done a fantastic job with my surgery.
I am so glad that I choose to be under Mr Karamanakos’ care to remove my gallbladder. His level of professionalism and care were excellent and I can’t thank him enough
In my experience Mr Karamanakos is a top surgeon with a positive and comforting attitude and manner.
Endorsements
Excellent upper GI surgeon Charming personality
27 Jan 2025
Mr Ali Salih
General Surgeon
Mr Yazan Masannat
Breast SurgeonMr Karamanakos is an excellent colleague and highly trained surgeon. I had the pleasure to work with Stavros in various times, during training and as specialists and I highly recommend him for his skills, training and care that he provides to his patients. He is very responsive to his patients' requests and needs. I have referred patients to him and have received very good feedback about the care and treatment he provided.
02 Dec 2021MP
Mr Spyros Panagiotopoulos
General SurgeonA very good surgeon with lovely bedside manner and great capability.
02 Dec 2021
Mr Ravi Ray
Orthopaedic Surgeon![Mr Stavros Karamanakos logo](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="216" height="216"><rect fill-opacity="0"/></svg>)
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Mr Stavros Karamanakos's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 270 reviews.
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Mr Stavros Karamanakos speaks English and Greek
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Mr Stavros Karamanakos primarily practices at Spire Hartswood Hospital, located at Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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