Mr Nikolaos ChatzizachariasConsultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Birmingham
Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias
MD PhD FRCS FACS
GMC: 6165632Professional statement
Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias is a distinguished consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon based in Birmingham. His areas of expertise include locally advanced pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), liver cancer, gallbladder surgery, and complex resections. He is highly proficient in both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures, as well as robotic surgery.
Mr Chatzizacharias consults privately at The Harborne Hospital. He is also the lead for the Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Programme at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, recognised as the largest of its kind in the UK. Since 2017, he also practises at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
With over 20 years’ experience, Mr Chatzizacharias originally qualified from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he earned an MD and later achieved a PhD in pancreatic cancer research. Mr Chatzizacharias undertook basic surgical training in Oxford, before going on to complete higher specialist training in upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, transplant surgery on the prestigious East of England and University of Cambridge rotation.
Mr Chatzizacharias notably accomplished a fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also holds esteemed fellowship to both The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The American College of Surgeons. His commitment to advancing treatment options for pancreatic cancer has made him a leader in his field.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Chatzizacharias is active in research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. He holds an honorary associate clinical professor position at the University of Birmingham, and he also serves as the principal investigator for the DISSECT trial, which investigates the role of periadventitial dissection in improving surgical margins during respectable pancreatic cancer surgery.
Mr Chatzizacharias consults privately at The Harborne Hospital. He is also the lead for the Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Programme at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, recognised as the largest of its kind in the UK. Since 2017, he also practises at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
With over 20 years’ experience, Mr Chatzizacharias originally qualified from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he earned an MD and later achieved a PhD in pancreatic cancer research. Mr Chatzizacharias undertook basic surgical training in Oxford, before going on to complete higher specialist training in upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, transplant surgery on the prestigious East of England and University of Cambridge rotation.
Mr Chatzizacharias notably accomplished a fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also holds esteemed fellowship to both The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The American College of Surgeons. His commitment to advancing treatment options for pancreatic cancer has made him a leader in his field.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Chatzizacharias is active in research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. He holds an honorary associate clinical professor position at the University of Birmingham, and he also serves as the principal investigator for the DISSECT trial, which investigates the role of periadventitial dissection in improving surgical margins during respectable pancreatic cancer surgery.
Clinics
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon, The Harborne Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Abdominal pain
- Appendicitis
Professional memberships
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England
- The American College of Surgeons
Education
- FACS, The American College of Surgeons (2021)
- FRCS, The Royal College of Surgeons of England (2015)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Clinical Professor, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham (present)
- Educational Supervisor in the MSci intercalated programme, University of Birmingham Medical School (present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Chatzizacharias' publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Chatzizacharias' publications are available on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Clinical Excellence Award (2022)
- Clinical Excellence Award (2023)
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Registration number: 6165632
Reviews
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- My mother had a video consultation with Mr Chatzizacharias following a recent diagnosis of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Our local hospital has told us it is inoperable following their MDT meeting with professionals who hadn’t seen my mother. My Chatzizacharias has looked at my mother as an individual, he is informative, knowledgeable and very passionate about his work. He has given us a glimmer of hope that surgery may be an option following chemotherapy. Thank you Mr Chatzizacharias.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words. I understand that you were happy with the appointment and approach. May I kindly ask to check if 2 out of 5 was the intended score for recommending me? Thank you very much
- I had reviewed Mr Chatzizacharias and definitely made the right decision All the comments were spot on. Professional and approachable. Explained everything in detail. . Allowing time and answering any queries.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your review and comments
- All perfect and very reasiringDoctor's response -Thank you for your review, much appreciated
- Calm, professional, knowledgeable, inspiring confidenceDoctor's response -Thank you very much for your review. I m delighted you have found your appointment useful and at the highest standards.
- Mr Chatzizacharias took the time to listen to my story and give me a detailed explanation and treatment plan.Doctor's response -Thank you fort taking your kind comments
- I booked appointment for Mr Chatzizacharias to provide his opinion on my liver disease. I was previously told is not curable but he has explained a way to manage this. I m so gratefulDoctor's response -Thank you very much for your kind review.
- One of the best surgeon I have met since I started my journey with Cholangiocarcinoma, the only surgeon who really listen also and gave very clear details about my situation.Hopefuly the therapy will work and I will have a chance for surgery! Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ!Doctor's response -Thank you for you kind review. We have a good plan in place and hopefully we ll be able to beat this awful disease. Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα καλά σας λόγια.
- Very knowledgeable, put me at ease, discussed all my options and gave me a hope to aim forDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind words. Long tratment plan ahead, but we will make sure we ll do what is needed for the best possible outcome.
- Excellent Doctor and great advice given. Very Knowledgeable, Highly Recommend.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your kind review
- The whole of my stay at The Harborne Hospital i was made to feel at ease. From the smallest of things every day. Visited by Mr Nikolaos everyday and amazing bedside manor. I can't recommend the care and understanding I had enoughDoctor's response -I m delighted that you had a great experience having your surgery with our team. Thank you for the kind words and review