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Mr Georgios
"George" Arealis MD, PhD, FRCS (Eng)
Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper limb, shoulder and elbow surgery
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About Mr. Georgios Arealis
George is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in shoulder, elbow and upper limb surgery. He is also also Visiting Professor (Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care, Canterbury Christchurch University), Honorary Researcher (School Of Engineering and Digital Arts
University Of Kent) and Clinical and Educational Supervisor for the Stage 3 year 5 King's College London Medical Students. He teaches medical students in three medical schools (King's College London, European University of Cyprus and Kent and Medway Medical School).
He practices privately at all The Spencer Private Hospitals in Kent and at the Phoenix Hospital Group in London (Weymouth Street Hospital and 25 Harley Street). His areas of expertise include arthroscopic management of shoulder and elbow problems and primary, as well as, revision arthroplasty. He has a particular interest in biologic treatments for arthritis and sports injuries and 10 years experience of using platelet rich plasma.
He completed the prestigious Reading Shoulder and Elbow Centre Fellowship and the Shoulder and Knee Sports Fellowship at the large joints unit of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, International member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the European Shoulder Associates section of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy.
Mr Arealis has a strong research background and was awarded his PhD from the University of Thessaloniki and has since contributed to several postgraduate PhD and masters projects. He regularly lectures about shoulder and elbow surgery both nationally and on the international stage and is faculty of the Athens Shoulder Course. He is actively involved in clinical research and has published multiple peer-reviewed journals and his work can be found on Google scholar, ORCID and ResearchGate.
Upper limb surgery
George has a passion for medicine and orthopaedic surgery.
He has extensive experience in upper limb surgery. and performs all arthroscopic (keyhole) and open upper limb procedures.
These include primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty.
Arthroscopic cuff repair and management of shoulder and elbow instability.
Unique Approach
Even though symptoms are often similar George believes that each patient is unique. He treats each patient as a unique human, being a firm believer of a holistic approach to health, and not as a disease or a group of symptoms.
Patient and colleague feedback
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- Very Good doctor, one of the best I have seen.
- Friendly, informative and made me feel at ease. He listened and explained things very clearly.
- The surgeon was happy to listen to my comments regarding condition/concerns.
- Mr Arealis has looked after me well. His predictions of timescales for recovery were very accurate. He is excellent at helping me understand my condition and procedures to remedy it.
- Extremely professional, clearly explained treatment options and listened intently to me. Very pleased!
- Very happy with treatment.
- Excellent treatment, very helpful and understanding also wonderful treatment from plaster room - Great NHS service.
- Very talented, couldn't ask for better, professional and committed.
- This Dr Always remembers me and my condition which makes me feel important.
- This doctor made things very clear and was very approachable. His manner was very kind.
- Very nice polite & very good doctor & staff.
Patient feedbackfor my appraisal
- Competent, hard working, reliable and excellent team player
- I work with Mr AREALIS in an admin capacity and he is always very supportive and helpful.
- excellent orthopaedic surgeon, knowledgeable, available always happy to support juniors when needing his help
- Mr.Arealis is a valuable member of the team, he is always keen to advise if anybody requires assistance. He is polite to not only patients but staff that he comes into contact with.
- Excellent supervisor Extremely knowledgeable
- Mr Arealis goes above and beyond for his patients and will always try to accommodate them, even if his clinic is already full. He works well with the whole team and engages with all grades of staff. A pleasure to work with.
Colleague feedback for my appraisal
Sports Medicine
George has extensive experience in sport injuries, worked as a team doctor for the Greek rally Dakar team, the GRE 420 “ORION” sailing team and was head of emergency services of the Parnassos ski resort in Greece. George has a personal interest in sports and has completed 2 times the Athens Classic Marathon Race. In his clinical practice he uses the Platelet Rich Plasma. Mr Arealis’ regenerative and sport medicine research has been presented at international congresses.
Education
- FRCS(Eng) (2018)
- PhD Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2012)
- CCST Certificate of Completion of Speciality Training, Prefecture of Athens (2009)
- Distance Learning Programme in Orthopaedic Medical Technology, University of Dundee (2004 - 2007)
- MD Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki (1999)
George practices in all East Kent private hospitals and continues to provide services to the Reading
Shoulder Unit, he is member of several orthopaedic societies and has completed 3 prestigious fellowships in the United Kingdom
Professional memberships
- Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
- European Shoulder Associates of ESSKA
- International member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member of ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy
- Fellow of the Hellenic Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeons Society
- AOTrauma Europe
- Member of the British Trauma Society
Fellowships
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham: Shoulder and knee, arthroscopy and arthrοplasty (2015- 6 months)
- Reading Shoulder Unit: Shoulder and elbow surgery, (2014 - 1 year)
- QMC Spine Unit, Nottingham: Spine surgery (2012- 6 months)
Book an appointment
Welcome to Mr. Georgios Arealis’s consultation booking page. As a leading specialist in shoulder, elbow, and upper limb surgery, Mr. Arealis is dedicated to providing expert care tailored to your needs. To arrange a consultation, please use this booking form. If you require assistance or have any questions, our team is here to help.
You can also give us a call via:+44 1474 556 060
Or email us at:georgios.arealis-enquiries@medbelle.com
Teaching
Mr Arealis is passionate about teaching. He is an Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care, Canterbury Christchurch University and Honorary
Researcher, School of Engineering and Digital Arts, Teaching last year biomedical engineering students, subject: orthopaedic implants.
He is involved in teaching of medical students in 3 medical schools:
1. King’s College Medical School:
- Transition to F1 Programme for medical students
- KCL Student Career Development Elective Placement
- International Medical Student elective placement, Medical Education Centre, East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Clinical and Educational Supervisor, Stage 3 , Year 5
2. Kent and Medway Medical School
He is faculty of collabORTHO, teaching for final year medical students course delivered to students from King's College, Imperial College, Queen Mary University, UCL and St George's, King’s Medical School, Guy’s Campus, London, 20/10/2018; University of Nottingham Medical School, 19/1/2019
Mr. Arealis is invited speaker and faculty in national and international meetings. He is regular faculty of the Athens Shoulder Course, Medway Shoulder Arthroscopy Course and of Reading Shoulder Unit.
Participation in PhD/Masters thesis
OUTCOME AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR SPINAL METASTASES AND METASTATIC SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION
PhD Thesis, University if Nottingham, 2016,
Mr Nasir A. Quraishi, FRCS
I am involved in statistics and analysis of results.
Central band reconstruction for the treatment of Essex-Lopresti injury: A novel technique using the tendon of brachioradialis, PhD Thesis, University of Athens, 2016, Dr P. Masouros
I am involved in literature review and preparation of manuscripts for submission for publication.
UTILISATION DU NOTTINGHAM HIP FRACTURE SCORE DANS LAPREDICTION DU RETOUR A DOMICILE DES PATIENTS ADMIS EN UNITEDE REEDUCATION APRES OPERATION POUR FRACTURE DE HANCHE
UNIVERSITÉ HENRI POINCARÉ, NANCY 1, FACULTÉ DE MÉDECINE DE NANCY, 2014, Christina Tsakiri
I was involved in the design of the study and the analysis of results.
Contact Us
Thank you for considering Mr. Georgios Arealis for your orthopaedic care. Specialising in shoulder, elbow, and upper limb surgery, Mr. Arealis is committed to delivering tailored, patient-focused treatment. Please complete this enquiry form, and a member of our team will respond to your enquiry promptly
You can also give us a call via:+44 1474 556 060
You can also email us at:georgios.arealis-enquiries@medbelle.com
For any other enquiries please contact Ros, Mr Arealis' secretary using: secretary.arealis@gmail.com
Research
George has a very strong research background and strongly values the importance of contributing to medical innovation through research activities of a high standard.
Working for his PhD he gained significant experience in experimental surgery and research methods. Research Fellowships in Greece and QMC Nottingham were undoubtedly the catalyst for fully developing research skills.
Over the last 10 years he has 33 posters and e-posters and 60 oral presentations. He has published over 50 papers and 29 abstracts and has written chapters in Books, including 6 Six Chapters in the orthopaedic book of Athens Medical School.
His research interests include biologics, bioprinting, medical innovation and. orthopaedic surgery
He has led or collaborated on projects exploring advanced techniques for rotator cuff repair, platelet-rich plasma applications, and the design of cost-effective arthroscopic simulator to enhance surgical training.
As an Visiting Professor at Canterbury Christ Church University, he has contributed to biomedical research, including the development of exoskeletons, smart medical devices, and 3D-printed biologic wound dressing.
Notably, he participated in the HEE Hololens pilot project, utilizing augmented and virtual reality to enhance surgical education and address training gaps.
His leadership in these cutting-edge initiatives underscores his dedication to advancing orthopaedic surgery and
medical education through innovative research
He has led or collaborated on projects exploring advanced techniques for rotator cuff repair, platelet-rich plasma applications, and the design of cost-effective arthroscopic simulator to enhance surgical training.
As an Visiting Professor at Canterbury Christ Church University, he has contributed to biomedical research, including the development of exoskeletons, smart medical devices, and 3D-printed biologic wound dressing.
