Dr Stavros Papachristos

Consultant Transplant & General Surgeon

With more than 14 years of specialist surgical experience, I provide high-quality, evidence-based care across general and transplant surgery — in Nottingham and the East Midlands, and in Heraklion, Crete.

Nottingham & East Midlands, UK Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Dr Stavros Papachristos, Consultant Transplant and General Surgeon — professional headshot
14+
Years post-specialisation experience
350+
Kidney transplants as primary surgeon
9+
Years as NHS Consultant
2
Countries — UK & Greece

Areas of Special Interest

I offer a broad range of elective and emergency general surgical procedures, with a strong focus on patient safety, clear communication and optimal outcomes.

Hernia Surgery

Open and laparoscopic repair of inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional and abdominal wall hernias.

Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and related biliary conditions.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid and endocrine surgical procedures within high-volume tertiary settings.

Skin & Soft Tissue

Removal of lipomas, cysts and other benign skin lesions.

General Surgery

Outpatient consultations, second opinions and online appointments.

Transplant Surgery

Kidney and pancreas-kidney transplantation, living donor nephrectomy and vascular access.

Dr Stavros Papachristos — Consultant Surgeon in clinical practice

Experienced, Patient-Focused Surgical Care

I am a UK-trained Consultant Transplant, Endocrine and General Surgeon with extensive NHS experience at leading tertiary centres including Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. I also maintain an established private practice in Heraklion, Crete.

My approach combines rigorous clinical standards with compassionate, multidisciplinary care. I am committed to explaining your options clearly so you can make informed decisions about your treatment.

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Ready to Discuss Your Care?

Whether you need a consultation in Nottingham, the East Midlands or Heraklion, I am here to help. Face-to-face and online appointments are available.

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