Nikolaos Farmakakis
Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine, University of Patras
Date – Place of Birth: Athens, 1952
Education
Primary and Secondary Education:
Public Primary School of Galatsi (Graduated with Honors)
Public High School of Filothei
Medical Studies:
1972–1979: Medical School, University of Athens
Military Service:
Hellenic Air Force, 1979–1981
Medical Specialty in Ophthalmology:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Patras, 1983–1987
Doctoral Dissertation (PhD):
School of Medicine, University of Patras, 1990
Family Status
Married, father of two sons
Contact Information
25 Koritsas St., Papagou, 15669, Athens, Greece
Tel: +30 210 6510455
Mobile: +30 694 4655265
Email: [email protected]
Postgraduate Training
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Germany
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1987–1988: Specialization in Corneal Diseases and Anterior Segment Surgery
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1988–1989: Specialization in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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1999 (October–December): Surgery and Pathology of the Macula
Medical Subspecialties
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Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Disorders, Inherited Retinal Diseases)
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Anterior segment diseases and surgery (Refractive Errors, Cataract, Glaucoma, Cornea)
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Ocular Inflammations and Infections
Academic and Clinical Career
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1982–1984: Research Associate, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Patras
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1984–1991: Research Associate, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Patras
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1991–2012: Faculty Member (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Full Professor), Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Patras
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2012–2019: Director, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Patras
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2012–2019: Director, Corneal Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Patras
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2012–2019: Director, Retinal Diseases Unit, University Hospital of Patras
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2019: Appointed Professor Emeritus, University of Patras
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2019–present: Private Ophthalmologist
Membership in Scientific Societies
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Hellenic Ophthalmological Society
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Panhellenic Ophthalmological Society
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Ophthalmological Society of Western Greece and the Peloponnese (President: 1999–2001, 2019–present)
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Hellenic Vitreoretinal Society (Special Secretary: 1987–1999)
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Hellenic Society for Ocular Inflammations and Infections (President: 2016–2018)
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Hellenic Society for Ophthalmological Research
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Société Française d’Ophtalmologie
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
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The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)
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International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)
Membership in Cultural Organizations
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Theater Department, University of Athens (Board Member: 1975–1977)
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Ioannis & Euterpi Topalis Foundation (Alternate Board Member: 2019–present)
Scientific Work – Publications
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Publications in international peer-reviewed journals:
Available on PubMed – Pharmakakis Nikolaos
Available on Google Scholar – Pharmakakis Nikolaos -
Publications in Greek peer-reviewed journals:
Available on Google Scholar – Νικόλαος Μ. Φαρμακάκης -
Over 400 presentations at national and international congresses: invited speaker, round-table moderator, scientific paper presentations
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Co-author of 2 ophthalmology textbooks
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Supervisor and Committee Member (three-member and seven-member examination boards) for multiple PhD dissertations