He is BLS and ACLS certified candidate. He received his medical degree from the Medical School of the Aristotelian University in Thessaloniki. He completed his fellowship training in Nephrology in Athens Greece and had extra training in UK and USA. He has published many papers in national and international peer-reviewed medical journals and has contributed with chapters in more than 10 medical books. He has been an editorial board member of 40 International Journals and is serving as an honorary reviewer for reputed medical journals. He is an active member in many medical scientific societies. He even received grants and scholarships for his outstanding contribution in the field of nephrology.