EDUCATION

Dr Petros Katsioloudes obtained his Medical Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

He subsequently completed his specialist training in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI), Crete, Greece.

His postgraduate and specialised training includes programmes undertaken in Ireland and Italy, covering the following areas:

• Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
• Infectious Diseases.
• Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.

In 2012, he undertook specialised training at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani (Istituto Nazionale per le Malattie Infettive – INMI) in Rome, Italy. His training focused on infectious diseases and viral hepatitis B, C and D. During this period, he also actively participated in multidisciplinary liver transplantation teams.

SPECIALIZATION

Dr Katsioloudes is a Specialist in Internal Medicine, with a particular clinical and professional interest in liver diseases, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.

His clinical expertise encompasses the assessment, diagnosis and management of liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, as well as the care and management of patients requiring assessment and preparation for liver transplantation.

His professional activities also include the provision of primary healthcare services, the management of patients with complex medical needs and the support of high-risk and vulnerable populations, including individuals attending addiction treatment centres and residents of supported accommodation facilities.

His areas of clinical interest and professional expertise include:

• Liver Diseases and Hepatology: Assessment, diagnosis and management of liver diseases, including chronic liver conditions.
• Viral Hepatitis: Clinical involvement in the management and elimination of viral hepatitis B, C and D, alongside participation in national and international public health initiatives.
• Liver Transplantation: Clinical experience in the assessment, preparation and referral of patients for liver transplantation, in collaboration with specialised European transplant centres.
• Internal Medicine: Clinical assessment and management across the broad spectrum of Internal Medicine.
• Primary Healthcare: Provision of primary healthcare services within the framework of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), including the ongoing care and management of adult patients.
• High-Risk and Vulnerable Populations: Clinical support and engagement with vulnerable groups, including individuals in addiction treatment centres and supported accommodation facilities.

EXPERIENCE

Clinical and Hospital Appointments

Private Medical Centre Evangelistria, Nicosia, Cyprus | 2019–Present

Dr Katsioloudes has been practising at Evangelistria Private Medical Centre since 2019, providing primary healthcare services within the framework of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY).

His clinical practice includes the ongoing assessment and management of liver diseases and liver transplantation-related cases, as well as the provision of medical support to high-risk and vulnerable populations, including individuals attending addiction treatment centres, residents of supported accommodation facilities and other vulnerable groups.

Nicosia General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Cyprus | 2004–2019

Dr Katsioloudes served as a hospital physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at Nicosia General Hospital, with a particular clinical interest in liver diseases.

During his tenure, he collaborated with leading European liver transplantation centres, including the Royal Free Hospital in London, United Kingdom, and Hôpital Henri Mondor in Paris, France. These collaborations involved the assessment, preparation and referral of patients for liver transplantation.

International Clinical Experience

In addition to his clinical practice in Cyprus, Dr Katsioloudes has gained professional experience working in hospital institutions in Italy, Ireland and Finland.

International Engagement and Public Health Initiatives

Dr Katsioloudes has played an active role in national and international public health initiatives, particularly in relation to the prevention and elimination of viral hepatitis.

His appointments and contributions include:

• ECDC National Focal Point for Hepatitis B and C | 2015–2019: Served as the National Focal Point for Hepatitis B and C at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
• International Collaborations: Worked closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), contributing to the development of public health policies and strategies for the elimination of viral hepatitis.
• National Action Plan for the Elimination of Hepatitis C | 2019–2024: Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Cyprus’s National Action Plan for the Elimination of Hepatitis C (2019–2024), which was approved by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus.
• President of the National Committee for the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Cyprus | 2015–2019: Served as President of the National Committee responsible for coordinating national efforts towards the elimination of viral hepatitis in Cyprus.
• Honorary President of the National Committee for the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Cyprus | 2019–2024: Subsequently served as Honorary President of the Committee.
• Expert Member of the National Committee for the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Cyprus: Currently serves as an expert on the National Committee.

Academic and Educational Activities

Alongside his clinical and public health responsibilities, Dr Katsioloudes has maintained an active involvement in medical education and the academic development of healthcare professionals.

He was appointed Honorary Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with St George’s, University of London.

His academic and educational activities have included the teaching and training of medical students, medical residents and healthcare professionals, through collaborations with the Medical School of the University of Cyprus, European University Cyprus and academic institutions in Greece.

Awards and Distinctions

Hepatitis Elimination Champion – Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE)

Dr Katsioloudes received the international distinction of Hepatitis Elimination Champion from the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE), in recognition of his leadership and significant contribution to the development and implementation of Cyprus’s national strategy for the elimination of Hepatitis C.

This distinction recognises his sustained efforts to advance the national hepatitis elimination agenda and his contribution to the development and implementation of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of Hepatitis C.