Dr Ioannis Lyras AEXPI, ACEIP, FICS, NYAS
President, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, ZAEMA Academy Scientific Committee
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Director of the Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Henri Dunant General Hospital, Athens
Honorary Consul of Brazil in Piraeus, Greece (since 2006)
President of the Scientific Committee, Plastic Surgery Department, ZAEMA Academy
Private Practice in Athens, Greece, with scheduled consultations in Crete, Cyprus, and Albania
International philanthropic surgical missions
EDUCATION & BOARD CERTIFICATION
1985
Graduated General Medicine
1992
Board Certification in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Brazil
1995
Board Certification in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Europe Specialized Training:
Assistant to Professor Ivo Pitanguy Pontifical Catholic University – Carlos Chagas Medical Post-Graduation Institute Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
CURRENT POSITIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Leadership
President of the EAPS-ACEIP (www.aceip.net)
Director of the Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Henri Dunant General Hospital, Athens
Medical Assessor for the Courts of Athens & Piraeus (Plastic Surgery Specialist) - since 2004
International Memberships
Member of the New York Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
Member of the International, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (ISAPS)
Corresponding Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP)
National Memberships
Full Member of the Hellenic Society of Plastic Surgery (HESPRAS)
Member of the Athens Medical Association
Full Member of AEXPI
Member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Sport's Society
Honorary & Consular Positions
Honorary Consul of Brazil in Piraeus, Greece (since 2006)
Full Member of the Consular Corps in Greece (C.C.G.) - since 2006
Honorary Member of the Hippocratic Institute, Island of Kos
AWARDS & HONOURS
1993
VICTOR SPINA Award
Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery For original research on Wound Healing in the presence of medical foreign bodies (Silicone and Polyurethane Implants)
1998
Accepted as Member of the Athenian Club (established 1875)
2002
Appointed Consulting Editor, Marquis's Contemporary Who's Who, American Biographical Institute
2003
Honorary Member of CIDESCO (International Committee of Aesthetics and Cosmetology) - Greek Section
2004
Co-Founder and Vice-President, Pitanguy European Surgical Association, Rome, Italy
2005-2006
President, Pitanguy European Surgical Association
2005
Co-Founder and President, Pitanguy European Academy of Plastic Surgery, Athens, Greece
2006
GUSI PEACE PRIZE
Awarded by the President of the Republic of Philippines, Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Recognition for promotion of Peace through scientific and professional charity work in Medicine and Plastic Surgery
2007-2012
Gusi Foundation Leadership Positions:
Chairman for European and Latin American AƯairs (2007-2009)
Executive Vice-President (2009-2010)
Honorary Vice President (2011)
2008-2010
Member of the Board of Directors (Treasurer), Consular Corps in Greece (C.C.G.)
2010
FICAC Medal of Honour
World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) Awarded during the Second South-East Asia Conference of Consuls, Manila, Philippines
2011
Recited the Original Hippocratic Oath in Ancient Greek As Honorary Member of the Hippocratic Institute, Island of Kos
2012-2014
Re-elected Member of the Board of Directors (Treasurer), C.C.G. - Second Term
2014-2016
Re-elected Member of the Board of Directors (Treasurer), C.C.G. - Third Term 2016 Elected Member of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (HESPRAS)
2017
"Friend of the Brazilian Navy" Award
COMMUNITY & PHILANTHROPIC WORK
President, Greek-Brazilian Cultural Association, Athens (2003-2006)
Provided financial, medical, and social aid to members of the Greek -Brazilian community in Greece
Facilitated cultural exchange between Greece and Brazil
Honorary Consul of Brazil in Piraeus (since 2006)
Offers legal and administrative assistance to citizens of both countries
Provides support to individuals in need
International Philanthropic Surgical Missions
Performs reconstructive surgery for accident and burn victims globally on a pro bono basis
Continues the humanitarian tradition of Professor Ivo Pitanguy
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Lyras integrates the philosophy of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, with moral ethics and the latest technology. Following the teachings of Professor Ivo Pitanguy, he treats the patient as a whole, emphasizing:
Natural healing processes
Team-based approach with multidisciplinary specialists
"Safety first" protocols
Quality control in collaboration with endocrinology and sociology experts
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Regular participant in international medical congresses, seminars, and debates
Speaker at continuing education scientific events throughout Europe
Contributor to the advancement of plastic surgery techniques and patient care standards
LANGUAGES
Greek (Native)
English (Fluent)
Portuguese (Fluent)
PRACTICE LOCATIONS
Primary Practice: Athens, Greece
Scheduled Consultations: Crete, Cyprus, Albania
Philanthropic Work: Various international locations
Dr. Lyras continues to wed ancient Greek ideals of health and beauty with modern surgical techniques, guided by the principle that "optimizing divine harmony maintains human health."
