Anesthesiologist – Intensivist
Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, Medical School, NKUA
Spyridon Mentzelopoulos was born in 1964 in Athens and is a Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with clinical activity at “Evangelismos” Hospital and collaboration with the Eugenides Hospital.
Academic & Professional Career
- Medical School, NKUA (1984–1992)
- PhD in Medicine, University of Athens (2004)
- European Diplomas: Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine
- Visiting Scholar, University of Minnesota (2007–2008)
- Visiting Scholar, University of Minnesota (2007-2008)
- Academic positions:
- Lecturer (2005–2010)
- Assistant Professor (2010–2015)
- Associate Professor (2015–2019)
- Professor, NKUA (2019–present)
Research & Educational Work
- Author of scientific articles & book chapters
- Reviewer & Guest Editor in international scientific journals such as The Lancet, JAMA, Resuscitation
- Contributor to the writing of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines
- Instructor in university and international programs
Distinctions & Awards
- European Respiratory Society COPD Local Research Award (2003)
- Education & Research Award, Hellenic Society of Intensive Care Medicine (2007)
- Awarded research at the ESICM conference (2011)
- Author of ERC Guidelines for Resuscitation & Ethical Dilemmas (2020, 2025)
Administrative & Clinical Work
- Former Clinical Head of the ICU at “Evangelismos” Hospital (2011–2024)
- Specialization in respiratory failure & resuscitation
- Instructor in Advanced Life Support (ERC)