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Mr Kostas Papagiannopoulos
Kalp ve damar cerrahisi · Leeds
12,169+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Kostas Papagiannopoulos is a Senior Consultant Thoracic Surgeon internationally recognised as one of the most experienced surgeons in the management of chest wall pathology, airways and lung cancer. He is currently based in Leeds and sees patients at St James' University Hospital and private patients at Spire Leeds Hospital. He has over 25 years of experience in the management of patients with chest conditions, including conditions of the chest wall, airways, diaphragm and mediastinum.
Mr Papagiannopoulos completed his primary medical qualification at the University of Crete, Greece in 1990. He later completed his MMed Thorax degree in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 1997 followed by his CTH in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Athens, Greece in 2001.
He has expertise in all aspects of thoracic illnesses and conditions, including: emphysema, COPD, lung cancer, oesophageal cancer and rib fractures. He offers a range of procedures and treatments to manage these conditions, including minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, thoracoscopic cervical sympathectomy, pectus repairs, laser treatment, stents, tracheoplasties and lung volume reduction.
Mr Papagiannopoulos is passionate about establishing and retaining a first class service in his current clinical practices in Leeds, with his patients being held at the centre of his practice. His main drive is to develop a relationship of mutual confidence, trust and respect with his patients and their families.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds leadership positions in thoracic surgery across the Globe. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds and a Member of the Global Educational Council of J&J.
Mr Papagiannopoulos completed his primary medical qualification at the University of Crete, Greece in 1990. He later completed his MMed Thorax degree in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 1997 followed by his CTH in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Athens, Greece in 2001.
He has expertise in all aspects of thoracic illnesses and conditions, including: emphysema, COPD, lung cancer, oesophageal cancer and rib fractures. He offers a range of procedures and treatments to manage these conditions, including minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, thoracoscopic cervical sympathectomy, pectus repairs, laser treatment, stents, tracheoplasties and lung volume reduction.
Mr Papagiannopoulos is passionate about establishing and retaining a first class service in his current clinical practices in Leeds, with his patients being held at the centre of his practice. His main drive is to develop a relationship of mutual confidence, trust and respect with his patients and their families.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds leadership positions in thoracic surgery across the Globe. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds and a Member of the Global Educational Council of J&J.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Kostas Papagiannopoulos
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Kalp ve damar cerrahisi
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Kalp ve damar cerrahisi
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,160 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 510 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,934 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,545 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Kalp ve damar cerrahisi across GB
DOI: 10.2864/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38456474 · cited by 56
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Validation of clinical scoring in Kalp ve damar cerrahisi
DOI: 10.1120/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34982687 · cited by 98
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Kalp ve damar cerrahisi European Annual Congress (Kalp ve damar cerrahisi) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Kalp ve damar cerrahisi National Society Meeting · Leeds · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Kalp ve damar cerrahisi — Leeds · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Kalp ve damar cerrahisi
- Awareness When should you see a kalp ve damar cerrahisi?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.kostas.papagiannopoulos@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
