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Anastasios Polimenakos

MD, MBA, FACS, FACC

Anastasios C. Polimenakos, MD MBA FACS FACC, is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive experience in vascular interventions. Dr. Polimenakos has pursued comprehensive medical and non-medical education, completing his medical degree at the National University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece, where he ranked top ten in his class. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Physicians at the Heller School for Social Policy & Management, Brandeis University, Boston, MA. He completed fellowships in congenital heart surgery and thoracic surgery.

Locations Served by Dr. Polimenakos

Columbia, SC

1730 St. Julian Place
Columbia, SC 29204

Dr. Polimenakos' Credentials

Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

  • Medical Degree: National University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece (Top 10 Class Rank)
  • Residency: General Surgery, Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH, and St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO
  • Fellowship: St Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), University of Southern California Keck Medical School, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (Pediatric Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Transplantation)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Executive Healthcare for Physicians, Heller School for Social Policy & Management, Brandeis University, Boston, MA

Associations

  • American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Congenital Heart Surgeons Society
  • American Association for Physician Leadership
  • European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Specialties

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Phlebology
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Radiofrequency & Laser Ablation
  • Lymphedema
  • Varithena

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Greek

More About Dr. Polimenakos

During his remarkable career, Dr. Polimenakos has held leadership roles at renowned medical centers and has been actively involved in clinical research, investigating topics such as preoperative adrenal response in congenital heart surgery, progenitor cell differentiation, and thromboembolic events in neonates.

In addition to his clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Polimenakos has made significant contributions to medical education. He has served on various academic boards and committees, mentored medical students and undergraduate scholars, and taught in medical school curricula.

His dedication to advancing the field of cardiothoracic surgery is further exemplified by his involvement in numerous professional societies, including the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Watch as Dr. Polimenakos reviews his illustrious career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, why he chose vein care as his specialty and CVR specifically, and his philosophy of caring for patients as he and the patient together manages the vein disease process.


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