Mr Dimitrios Damaskos is a Consultant General Surgeon at Cosmedicare, St. Ellen’s Hospitals, specialising in emergency surgery, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and hernia repair. Appointed as a substantive NHS Consultant in 2017, he brings a unique blend of international experience, surgical innovation, and leadership to every patient he treats.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Damaskos holds senior positions in leading surgical organisations worldwide, ensuring his practice is informed by the latest evidence, techniques, and best practice from across the globe.
Leadership & Professional Roles
- Director of Scientific Programme, ASGBI Executive Board
- Vice President, World Society of Emergency Surgery
- Congress Secretary, British Hernia Society
- Member of the Surgical Specialty Board (General Surgery) & Accreditation Lead, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Tutor, ChM in General Surgery & BMedSci, University of Edinburgh
- Associate Member, Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd
- Educational & Clinical Supervisor for surgical trainees
- Course Director, Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery, RCSEd
Career Journey
Born and raised in Greece, Mr Damaskos graduated from the Democritus University of Thrace School of Medicine before completing postgraduate surgical training at the General Hospital of Nikaia-Piraeus. His career has taken him across Europe, including:
- Emergency Medicine Consultant, Centre Hospitalier de Jolimont, Belgium (2014–2015)
- Post-CCT Fellow in Emergency General Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals (2015–2016)
- Locum Consultant in General & Upper GI Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2016–2017)
Since 2017, he has been a substantive Consultant in General Surgery, combining a high-volume clinical role with ongoing academic, teaching, and leadership commitments.
Qualifications
- MBBS, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
- CCT in General Surgery, Ministry of Health, Greece (2013)
- FRCS (GenSurg), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2018)
- Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Emergency Surgery (FEBSEmSurg) (2021)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) (2022)
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- American College of Surgeons
- British Hernia Society
- World Society of Emergency Surgery
- European Hernia Society
- Hellenic Surgical Society
- International Relationships Committee, American College of Surgeons
Academic & Editorial Contributions
- In addition to his surgical practice, Mr Damaskos plays a key role in advancing surgical knowledge:
- Editor-in-Chief, Surgery in Geriatrics and Frailty (SIGAF)
- Editorial Board Member for:
- World Journal of Emergency Surgery (WJES)
- Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (JTACS)
- Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (JAWS)
- Hellenic Journal of Surgery (HJS)
- Frontiers in Surgery – Visceral Surgery
Care Philosophy
Mr Damaskos believes in precision, safety, and a personalised approach to every operation. Whether performing minimally invasive hernia repairs, complex abdominal wall reconstructions, or urgent emergency procedures, he combines technical excellence with clear, empathetic communication to guide patients confidently through their treatment journey.
Booking a Consultation
Mr Damaskos offers consultations for private, patients at St Ellen’s Hospitals in Glasgow and Livingston, with flexible finance options and comprehensive aftercare available.
