Mr Georgios
"George" Arealis
MD, PhD, FRCS (Eng)

Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon

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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 Harley Street Specialist Hospital in London. His areas of expertise include arthroscopic management of shoulder and elbow problems and primary, as well as, revision arthoplasty. 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.

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.

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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 practise he uses the Platelet Rich Plasma Tropocells System (Estar Medical, Israel) and the Lipogems (Tiss’you, RSM). 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)

Practice

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

Hospitals
- East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Spencer Hospital, Margate
- London Musculoskeletal Centre
- BMI Chaucer Hospital Canterbury
- Osteoiasis orthopaedic centre, Athens, Greece
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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
- Member of the Foot and Ankle Department of the Hellenic Orthopaedic and Trauma Society
- AOTrauma Europe
- Member of the British Trauma Society
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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)
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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, and Teaching masters’ degree candidates, Surgery (Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine), MCh - Postgraduate Taught.

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. European University of Cyprus

3. 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.

George has have 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.

During the last 8 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

Research

With the School of Engineering and Digital Arts, developing innovative products with medical applications.
Latest projects:

Smart mug- a device to prevent dehydration for demented and elderly patients
Smart wound dressing post total knee replacement enhanced recovery

Stem Cell and Advanced Bio-Engineering Laboratory at Canterbury Christ Church University's Medway campus is part of the Institute of Medical Sciences.
With the lab team we have received a grant of £31.000 to investigate the feasibility of developing a 3D printed biologic wound dressing. Part of the project is overseeing a PhD student in tissue engineering.

Patient and colleague feedback

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 feedback
for 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.