since 1986

Frankfurt Assistant professor for plastic surgery University Frankfurt
since 1989

Cologne Member of "Akademie der Gebietsärzte bei der Bundesärztekammer Köln"

since 1989

Organisation and Europäischen Workshop über Gewebe Leadership expansion 10. -12.02.1989 in Frankfurt

since 1990 Representative for „AWMF -Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Plastic surgery wissenschaftlich-medizinischen Fachgesellschaft

1990-1993

Faculty member European Section ISAPS Organisation of 7th European congress of international confederation for plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Oct 1993

Brasilia Study visit Interplast-mission

1994-1995

Frankfurt Chairperson Intern. Organ. for Tissue Expansion Organisation and Internat. Congress for tissue expansion 1995 Leadership

since 1995

Board Member German Association for aesthetic plastic surgeons

since 1984

Annual organisation Interplast-missions in the 3rd world and leadership (Latin America, Africa, Asia)

2003 until 2005

Chairperson Association of German plastic surgeons

2004

Pitzer Award for the engagement in Plastic Surgery for developing countries

2005

Award "Kronenkreuz in Gold" from

 

• Born in Düsseldorf (Germany)

 

Studied medicine in Aachen (Germany) 1986 - 1993

Internship in Plastic Surgery (Bergmannsheil Hospital, Gelsenkirchen, Germany) 1993 - 1995

Surgery (Grey’s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa) 1995

Paediatric Surgery (Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa) 1995

Plastic Surgery training (Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa) 1996 - 2001

Plastic Surgery fellowship Dr. Firmin (Clinque George Bizet, Paris, France) 2002

Plastic Surgery consultant (Bergmannsheil Hospital, Gelsenkirchen, Germany) 2003 – 2006

Plastic Surgery consultant (Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa) since May 2006

Qualified Plastic Surgeon in Germany and South Africa

Qualified Hand Surgeon in Germany 

Academic and clinical Head, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand.

Born Limassol, Cyprus, 1959.

Educated at Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and Limassol, Cyprus. Matriculated 1977. Medical Degree from University of Freiburg, Germany, 1986. Fellowship with the College of Medicine of South Africa, (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) 1998. MMed (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) research report in progress. Memberships of various Professional bodies and Associations in South Africa and abroad.

Dr Psaras has been awarded various prizes and fellowships in his field of expertise.

Professor Psaras was employed in his present position at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1988.

Professor Psaras has held various positions of responsibility in the field of general surgery, Orthopedics, Burns and Plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has written extensive publications and articles locally and worldwide for various Medical journals, and has presented his papers at local and international congresses and seminars.

Professor Psaras was instrumental in the promotion and board member of the newly formed “Smile Trust” in aid of disfigured and traumatized children or children with congenital disorders (i.e. Moebius Syndrome, Cleft Lip and Palate). He has been a guest on many radio and Television programmes and has had articles written in magazines and press relating to The Star Smile Fund and other medical achievements. He has had International recognition through collaborations with Canadian and USA based surgeons for the surgical management of children with Moebius Syndrome. This collaboration is on going and aims in the improvement of local skills and the enhancement of existing ties with the Johns Hopkins and Toronto Universities.

Professor Psaras enjoys various sporting activities including swimming, squash, yoga, and cycling. He also plays musical instruments and enjoys sculpture.

2005 Appointed as chairman and Professor of the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Stellenbosch / South Africa, Tygerberg Hospital

 

2005 Member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS)

 

2004 Dissertation in ‘The Surgical Management of Pancraniofacial Synostosis and Kleeblattschädel - Analysis of 19 own cases and review of the literature’ for the Degree "Doktor der Medizin" at the Technical University Munich, Germany (Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude)

 

2004 Recognition of Title: "Doctor medicinae universae" (Dr. med. univ.) by the Medical School of the University of Innsbruck, Austria

 

2004 Full Member of the South African Society of Plastic Surgeons (APRSSA)

 

2003 Establishment of a private practice for plastic and cosmetic surgery in Munich / Germany

 

2003 Full Member of the German Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Society (DGPRÄC)

 

2003 Fellowship with Dr. Kenneth E. Salyer M.D. (President of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery) at the International Craniofacial Institute in Dallas / Texas: Craniofacial Surgery, Cleft, Lip and Palate Treatment, Aesthetic Facial Surgery

 

2003 German Board Exam in Plastic Surgery (Facharztbezeichnung Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Landesärztekammer Bayern)

 

2002 Been awarded the first EURAPS/AAPS fellowship award (European Association of Plastic Surgeons)

 

2002 European Board Exam in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOBRAS)

 

2001-2003 Krankenhaus München Bogenhausen, Abteilung für Plastische Chirurgie, Chefarzt Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mühlbauer Working in Craniofacial Surgery (Consultant), performed at Children Hospital, Krankenhaus München Schwabing

 

Other work areas: treatment of burn victims, Aesthetic Surgery and General Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery

 

2000-2001 1. Fellowship with Dr. Daniel Marchac in Paris / France: Craniofacial Surgery and Aesthetic Facial Surgery at Necker, Hopital des Enfants Malades

 

2. Fellowship with Dr. Francoise Firmin in Paris / France: Ear Reconstruction and Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery; Clinique George Bizet

 

1995-2000 Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and postgraduate training at: " Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Stellenbosch / South Africa, Tygerberg Hospital, Chairman: Prof. B.J. van R. Zeeman " Department of Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Cape Town / South Africa, Groote Schuur Hospital, Chairman: Prof. Don Hudson (6 month rotation)

 

2000 Academic degree: Master in Medicine (Plastic Surgery); M.Med (Plast & Recon) (Stell) Thesis: "MRI study on the Apert Hand"

 

2000 Registration as specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in South Africa (HPCSA)

 

1994-1995 Medical Officer in Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tygerberg Hospital / South Africa, Chairman: Prof. Rose-Innes Medical Officer in Hand surgery at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tygerberg Hospital / South Africa, Chairman: Prof. Vlok

 

1995 Full Registration with British Medical Council (GMC)

 

1995 United States Medical Exam (ECFMG)

 

1994 Full Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

 

1993-1994 Housemanship in Empangeni / South Africa at Ngwelezana Hospital

 

1993 Graduation as: Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery; M.B.Ch.B (Pret)

 

1988-1993 Undergraduate Medical Training at the University of Pretoria / South Africa

 

1985-1987 Military Service in Germany

 

1984 Abitur (Matriculation), Tilemannschule in Limburg a.d. Lahn, Germany

 

Professional Membership

 

- Member of the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (DGPRÄC)

 

- Member of the Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa (APRSSA)

 

- Member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS)

 

- Member of: Bayerische Landesärztekammer (BLAEK)

- General Medical Council (GMC, UK)

- Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPSCA)