Evangelos M. Rokas, MD
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Professional Addresses
Athens Medical Group, Peristeri Clinic
60 Ethnarchou Makariou Str., 121-32 Peristeri, Athens
Metropolitan Hospital
9 Ethnarchu Makariou Str., 185-47 Neo Faliro, Athens
Euroclinic Group
3-5 Athanasiadou Str., 115-21 Abelokipoi, Athens
Private Office
30 Stratigou Nikolaou Roka Str., 196-00 Mandra, Attiki
Professional Summary
Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 12 years of consultant-level experience specializing in minimal invasive brain and spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and neuromodulation. Extensive expertise in microneurosurgery, endoscopic techniques, and complex spinal procedures. Currently serving multiple leading healthcare institutions in Athens with a focus on advanced surgical techniques and patient-centered care. Active researcher with publications in peer-reviewed journals focusing on glioblastoma immunotherapy, intracranial pressure analysis, and brain tumor vasculature.
Current Appointments
Sept 2022 – Present
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Athens Medical Group, Peristeri Clinic, Neurosurgery Department
Full spectrum neurosurgical care including brain tumors, spinal disorders, and neurotrauma
Jan 2017 – Present
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Metropolitan Hospital, Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic
Specialized in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
Sept 2014 – Present
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Euroclinic Athens, Neurosurgery & Pediatric Neurosurgery Departments
Adult and pediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus management and congenital malformations
Mar 2013 – Present
Private Practice
Neurosurgery – Mandra, Attiki
Previous Appointments
Jan 2017 – Sept 2024
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Neurosurgery Clinic, Athens
Oct 2013 – Mar 2020
Chief Neurosurgeon
Blioclinic Pireos, Neurosurgical Clinic, Piraeus
Led the neurosurgical department, supervised resident training, performed complex cranial and spinal procedures
Sept 2013 – Jul 2019
Associate Neurosurgeon
IASO Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurosurgical Department, Athens
Specialized pediatric neurosurgery including craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus, and CNS tumors
Education & Certification
March 2013
Board Certification in Neurosurgery
Certificate No: 7091 · Hellenic Medical Council · Athens, Greece
2012
Staff Neurosurgeon (Supernumerary)
General Hospital "Asclepieion" Voulas, Athens
2008 – 2012
Neurosurgical Residency
General Hospital "Asclepieion" Voulas, Athens
Complete neurosurgical training including cranial, spinal, and functional procedures
2006 – 2008
General Surgery Residency
General Hospital of Florina, Greece
1996 – 2004
Medical Degree (MD)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Health Sciences
Grade: Good (6.3/10.0)
Clinical Expertise
Surgical Specializations
Minimal invasive and minimal access brain surgery
Minimal invasive spine surgery (MIS)
Endoscopic neurosurgery and spine surgery
Microneurosurgery techniques
Cerebrovascular surgery
Spinal cord tumor surgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Hydrocephalus management
Craniosynostosis repair
Brain tumor surgery
Advanced Techniques
Vessel anastomoses and arterial bypass
Electrical stimulation (brain and spinal cord)
Baclofen pump implantation for spasticity
Epilepsy surgery
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
Neuronavigation-guided surgery
Research Interests
Nonlinear analysis of intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) · Fractal (morphoclasmatic) analysis of brain tumor vasculature · Glioblastoma immunotherapy · Complex systems analysis in neurosurgery
Advanced Training & Certifications
European Spine Diploma (2015-2019)
Hellenic Spine Society – Comprehensive 5-module certification program:
Module 1: Basic Comprehensive Course · Module 2: Degenerative Spine Diseases · Module 3: Spinal Deformities · Module 4: Trauma · Module 5: Tumours & Inflammatory Diseases
International Specialized Courses
2018
Endoscopic Spine Surgery Workshop
Joimax – Mulheim, Germany
2016
Endoscopic Neurosurgery Course
Naples, Italy
2015
EANS Vascular Training Course
European Neurosurgical Training – Uppsala, Sweden
2014
EANS Spine/Peripheral Nerves Course
European Neurosurgical Training – Barcelona, Spain
2014
Endoscope-Assisted Neurosurgery
Live Surgery Course – Greifswald, Germany
2011
Basic Techniques of Microneurosurgery
XXVII European Workshop – Vienna, Austria
2011
Cerebral Revascularization Workshop
XXVII European Workshop – Vienna, Austria
2011
Sulci, Gyri, Ventricles & Dissecting Fibers
9th Ed. – University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
2010
Basic Neurosurgical Dissection Technique
Scandinavian Course – Borås, Sweden
2010
World Spine V Hands-On Course
20 CME credits – Larissa, Greece
Additional Training
2009: 3rd International Symposium "Advances in Spinal Surgery" with Cadaveric Workshop – Ioannina, Greece (12 CME) ·
2008-Present: Postgraduate lessons of the Hellenic Neurosurgical Society ·
2009-Present: Postgraduate lessons at G. Gennimatas Hospital Neurosurgical Department ·
2005: BLS/AED Provider Course – European Resuscitation Council (Certificate No. 30-5-160-17) ·
Postgraduate training program of the Surgical Division, General Hospital "Asclepieion" Voulas ·
Seminar lectures on Complex Systems and Applications – National Center for Scientific Research Democritus, Athens
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Stathopoulos A, Glorieux P, Rokas EM, Savelkoul HFJ.
"Combined Tumor Cell and Lysate-Based Vaccines for Immunotherapy of Primary and Recurrent Glioblastoma (GBM)."
Cancers 17(23):3772, 2025
Bota DA, Taylor TH, Lomeli N, et al., Rokas E, et al.
"A Prospective, Cohort Study of SITOIGANAP to Treat Glioblastoma When Given in Combination With GM-CSF/Cyclophosphamide/Bevacizumab/Checkpoint Inhibitors."
Frontiers in Oncology 12:934638, 2022
Paidakakos N, Rokas E, Theodoropoulos S, et al.
"Posttraumatic Benedikt's Syndrome: A Rare Entity with Unclear Anatomopathological Correlations."
World Neurosurgery 78(6):715.e13-e15, 2012
Paidakakos N, Rovlias A, Rokas E, et al.
"Primary Clear Cell Chondrosarcoma of the Spine."
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine, Article ID 693137, 2012
Rokas E, Rovlias A, Theodoropoulos S, et al.
"Simultaneous Neurostimulation of Cervical and Lower Thoracic Spine for Neuropathic Pain."
European Journal of Pain Supplements 5(1):189, 2011
Rovlias A, Rokas E, Paidakakos N, et al.
"Treatment of Cerebral Origin Spasticity with Continuous Intrathecal Baclofen."
Acta Neurochirurgica 153(3):667-761, 2011
Conference Presentations
Over 50 presentations at national and international neurosurgical conferences, including EANS, ESSFN, and World Spine congresses.
Selected International & National Conferences Attended
16th European Congress of Neurosurgery – Athens, Greece (2016)
XIX Congress ESSFN – Athens, Greece (2010)
3rd International Congress on Neuropathic Pain (NeuPSIG) – Athens (2010)
5th International Hydrocephalus Workshop – Heraklion, Crete (2010)
29th Hellenic Conference on Neurosurgery – Athens (2015)
26th Hellenic Conference on Neurosurgery – Thessaloniki (2012)
25th Hellenic Conference on Neurosurgery – Athens (2011)
24th Hellenic Conference on Neurosurgery – Heraklion (2010)
22nd Hellenic Conference on Neurosurgery – Athens (2008)
5th Hellenic Conference on Spinal Column – Pafos, Cyprus (2011)
3rd Hellenic Conference on Spinal Column – Athens (2009)
2nd Hellenic Conference on Spinal Column – Halkidiki (2008)
16th Seminar of Biomechanics of Spinal Column – Athens (2010)
15th Seminar of Biomechanics of Spinal Column – Athens (2009)
14th Seminar of Biomechanics of Spinal Column – Athens (2008)
Days of Clinical Sciences and Neurotechnology – Athens (2009)
1st Anesthetic-Neurosurgical Meeting – Athens (2012)
5th Scientific Workshop IASO Children's Hospital – Athens (2016)
Professional Memberships
Athens Medical Council (Registration No: 066097)
General Medical Council, United Kingdom (No: 6110038)
Hellenic Neurosurgical Society (HNCS)
Hellenic Society of Spinal Column
European Association of Neurological Societies (EANS)
European Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN)
Guidelines Committee Member – Hellenic Neurosurgical Society
Languages
Greek: Native language
English: Proficient – Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Grade C
German: Intermediate – Goethe Institut Zertifikat (Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
Technical Skills
Clinical & Surgical Technology
Advanced medical imaging interpretation (CT, MRI, angiography)
Surgical navigation systems (Medtronic StealthStation, Brainlab)
Intraoperative neuromonitoring and electrophysiology
Endoscopic visualization systems
3D medical imaging and surgical planning software
Software & Analysis
Statistical analysis: SPSS, MATLAB
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3D graphics software: Solidworks, Maya
Web development: HTML, PHP
Medical database management
Undergraduate Academic Projects
"Chaos, Fractals and Cardiac Arrhythmias" – Oral presentation at the 8th Yearly Conference of Medical Students of Greece, Ioannina (2002)
"Antihypertensive Drugs in the Treatment and Prevention of Pre-eclampsia" – Written project, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Athens (2002)
"Cytokines and Hepatic Regeneration" – Written project and oral presentation, Laboratory of Pharmacology, University of Athens (1999)
"Catenins and Cadherins: Signaling Molecules in the Molecular Biology of Cancer" – Written project and oral presentation, Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, University of Athens
Voluntary Work & Additional Experience
First Aid Officer – Athens 2004 Olympic Games & Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, Athens, Greece
Emergency Department Volunteer – General Hospital "Evangelismos", Athens, Greece (last three years of medical school)
Attendance at 35+ seminars and conferences during medical school education covering various medical topics
Additional Information
Date of Birth: July 29, 1977
Nationality: Greek
Marital Status: Available upon request
License to Practice: Department of Health, Prefecture of East Attica
Protocol No: 5383/12-8-2004
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