Georgios Alexopoulos
MD MSc
Pediatric & Adult Neurosurgeon
European Board Certified Neurosurgeon / Greece
U.S.-trained (ACGME), Saint Louis University, USA
U.S.-trained (ACGME), University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital,
Harvard Medical School, USA
In parallel with his clinical role at Panarkadiko General Hospital of Tripoli, private office consultations in Athens are expected to resume after May 2026, following completion of the relevant administrative procedures. For second opinions or review of imaging and medical records, you may contact us via the patient form.
Georgios K. Alexopoulos is a pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with seven years of training in ACGME-accredited Surgery and Neurosurgery programs in the United States. After graduating from the School of Medicine, University of Patras, he began neurosurgical training in Greece at Papageorgiou General Hospital in Thessaloniki and at “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens.
He subsequently moved to the United States, where he participated in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and was competitively accepted into a second, full neurosurgery residency (ACGME-accredited) within the programs of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Saint Louis University in Missouri. During this seven-year period, he developed advanced expertise in neuro-oncology, epilepsy surgery, and the management of complex spinal disorders.
In parallel, he completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School, one of the world’s leading pediatric hospitals, covering the full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgery (congenital anomalies, CNS tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, and epilepsy surgery).
He also holds an MSc in Biomedical Informatics & Computational Neurosciences from the University of Maine School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, with focused training in bioinformatics, neuroimaging data processing, and computational methods in neurosurgery. The combination of U.S. clinical training and computational neuroscience makes him unique at a national level, supported by multiple publications in international journals and ongoing research activity.
His clinical practice spans the full spectrum of modern neurosurgery for adults and children, with emphasis on pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, complex spine disorders, and the use of advanced computational tools & neuroimaging for precise preoperative planning.
Brief Biography
Dr. Georgios Alexopoulos completed his medical studies at the School of Medicine, University of Patras. He then pursued graduate training in the United States, earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Informatics & Computational Neurosciences from the University of Maine School of Biomedical Science and Engineering.
His specialist training includes seven years in accredited Surgery and Neurosurgery programs (ACGME-accredited) in the United States. He served as a neurosurgery resident at Saint Louis University (Level 1 Trauma Center), where he worked within the Center for Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Disease under Saleem I. Abdulrauf MD FAANS, gaining substantial experience in complex cerebrovascular cases.
He completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School, where he collaborated with internationally recognized leaders in the field, including Mark Proctor MD, Benjamin C. Warf MD and Michael Scott MD, whom he often cites as one of the most influential and compassionate mentors of his career.
Education & Training
Medical Education
- MD – School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece (2008)
Graduate Education
- MSc Biomedical Informatics & Computational Neurosciences – University of Maine School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, USA (2025)
Neurosurgery Training (United States)
- Neurosurgery Resident – Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO (2018–2024)
- Clinical Fellow – Pediatric Neurosurgery – Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (2017–2018)
- General Surgery Resident – University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL (2016–2017)
Neurosurgery Training (Greece)
- Neurosurgery Resident – “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens, Athens (2014–2016)
- Neurosurgery Resident – Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki (2012–2014)
- General Surgery Resident – General Hospital of Corfu, Corfu (2010–2012)
Board Certification & Credentials
- Specialist Title in Neurosurgery (Greece) – 2025
- European Board Certified Neurosurgeon
Professional Experience
Greece
- Attending Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgical Department, Panarkadiko General Hospital of Tripoli
- Pediatric & Adult Neurosurgeon - Scientific Partner, Neuroknife Group
United States
- Private Practice Neurosurgeon – State of Wisconsin, USA (2024–2026)
- Neurosurgery Resident, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO (2018–2024)
- Clinical Fellow – Pediatric Neurosurgery, Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (2017–2018)
- General Surgery Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL (2016–2017)
Clinical Focus & Expertise
Dr. Alexopoulos combines advanced U.S. clinical training with expertise in computational neuroscience, offering comprehensive care for complex brain and spine conditions in newborns, children & adults.
Pediatric Neurosurgery & Neonatal Care
Congenital CNS disorders, drug-resistant epilepsy, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, craniosynostosis and craniofacial conditions, cerebrovascular malformations (including Moyamoya disease), and brain & spine tumors in infants and children—delivered according to the standards of Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard.
Neuro-Oncology & Cerebrovascular Surgery
Surgical management of brain, skull base, and spine tumors, as well as cerebrovascular malformations and aneurysms, using microsurgical techniques, neuronavigation, and intraoperative neurophysiology—aligned with practices used in international centers of excellence.
Spine & Spinal Cord Surgery
Degenerative conditions, spinal stenosis, traumatic injuries, tumors, and deformities of the spine, using contemporary stabilization techniques and, when appropriate, minimally invasive approaches.
Computational Neurosurgery & Advanced Neuroimaging
Specialized use of bioinformatics, 3D imaging, and neuroimaging data analytics for individualized preoperative planning, risk stratification, and outcome assessment. Extensive experience with intraoperative mapping and neuronavigation (DTI tractography, 5-ALA, and more).
Academic Work
- Multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals across pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and computational neuroscience.
- Research projects in hydrocephalus, endoscopic techniques, cerebrovascular disease, and neuroimaging analytics using advanced computational methods.
- Participation as a speaker and author at international and global congresses in Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Neurosciences.
- Active presence on platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ORCID, and Doximity.
Professional Societies & Collaborations
Societies
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
Partner Hospitals in Greece
Contact Dr. Alexopoulos
For a second opinion, review of imaging / tests, or coordination of care for a complex case, you may contact us via the patient form. Appointments with Dr. Alexopoulos are currently available through Panarkadiko General Hospital of Tripoli. Private office consultations in Athens are planned to resume after May 2026.
Mobile (US): +1 312 560 8373