Dr. Maria Michailidou
Background and Education
Dr. Maria Michailidou is a dedicated and highly skilled medical professional with extensive experience in internal medicine and rheumatology. She graduated Cum Laude from the Medical School of Szeged (SZOTE) in Hungary in 2002, achieving a remarkable 9/10 GPA.
Professional Experience
Dr. Michailidou began her medical career with a pre-registration year at Limassol General Hospital (2002–2003), followed by a comprehensive residency in Internal Medicine (2003–2009). She further specialized in Rheumatology during her residency at the University Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA (2009–2012) under the guidance of Professor Lucas Settas, and later at Saint Paul Hospital (2012–2013).
Throughout her residency, Dr. Michailidou undertook specialized training in Clinical Immunology, Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, and Physiotherapy, ensuring a well-rounded and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Michailidou is committed to staying at the forefront of her field. She has actively participated in major European Rheumatology Congresses (EULAR 2010, 2011, 2012) and has contributed to the organization of numerous Greek congresses. As a sub-investigator in clinical research protocols, she has been involved in advancing emerging biologic therapies. Additionally, she attends monthly post-training seminars to continually refine her expertise.
Publications and Memberships
Dr. Michailidou has published her research in both Greek and international journals and presented her findings at various congresses. She is an active member of:
- The Hellenic Rheumatology Society
- The North Greece Society of Rheumatology
- The Medical Society of Limassol, Cyprus
- The Medical Society of Thessaloniki
Languages
Dr. Michailidou is multilingual, fluent in Greek, English, Afrikaans, and Hungarian, enabling her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Personal Life
Dr. Michailidou is married and resides with her family in Limassol, Cyprus.