Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hand, Elbow and Shoulder Surgery, Thessaloniki

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Meet the doctor

Dr. Aaron Venouziou is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, elbow and shoulder surgery, as well as reconstructive microsurgery. Born and raised in Thessaloniki, he obtained his specialist qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Thessaly. He subsequently undertook advanced training in the United States (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) from 2009 to 2011, with full clinical and surgical responsibilities.

He has extensive experience in managing complex nerve injuries and traumatic amputations of the hand. His practice also covers sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery and upper-limb joint replacement surgery (wrist, elbow and shoulder). From 2015 to 2017, he served as team physician for the Greek Men’s National Volleyball Team.

In the field of arthroscopic surgery, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society for Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Injuries (ΕΑΕ). He is also an active member of the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), where he is an accredited teacher (ESSKA Teacher). He is a founding member of the SCOPE | ESSKA Teaching Center, an ESSKA-accredited teaching center based at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He runs his private practice, “Hand to Shoulder,” in Kalamaria, in an award-winning, elegantly designed space. Since 2014, he has worked closely with St. Luke’s Hospital. His aim is to offer every patient personalized care grounded in current scientific knowledge and his many years of experience.

His research and academic writing include 25 publications in international scientific journals and five book chapters. He has delivered numerous presentations and lectures, including 50 at international conferences, and has received scientific distinctions, awards and research grants.

He is the President of the Hellenic Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ΕΕΕΜ) for 2026. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Limb (ΕΕΧΧ). He is an active member of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH). He is also an international member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS).