One of the top neonatologists in Canada
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One of the top neonatologists in Canada

Apostolos Papageorgiou is the Chief of Pediatrics and Neonatology at the Jewish General Hospital, a level III perinatal centre full professor of pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology at McGill University.

Dr. Papageorgiou was born in Volos and following his primary and secondary education, he relocated to Paris to study medicine at the University of Sorbonne, before relocating to Montreal for his postgraduate training in Pediatrics and Neonatology at McGill University.

He is internationally recognized for his research and contributions, particularly in the management of extremely low birth weight infants.

His original scientific work includes the first North American randomized study on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) with betamethasone, as well as a number of papers related to this topic.

Other major research contributions from his department include the first studies on the use of ibuprofen for the closure of ductus arteriosus, the use of caffeine in the prevention of apnea of prematurity, nutritional balance studies in premature infants, follow-up of extremely low birth weight infants, parental factors affecting short and long-term outcome of premature infants and modes of ventilation of extremely low birth weight infants.

Dr. Papageorgiou has been the past President of the Society of Neonatologists of the Province of Quebec from 1992 to 2000 and past President of the Canadian Section of Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine of the Canadian Pediatric Society from 1993 to 1995.

He is the recipient of many important awards, including the Osler Award, the Kaplan Award, the Prix Letondal of the Quebec Association of Pediatricians for his contribution to the health of infants in the province and recipient of the Prix d’Excellence of the Hellenic Scholarship Foundation and the Soranos Award.

Actually, he was named Greek of the Year by the Quebec Greek community in 2003.

Moreover, Dr. Papageorgiou has also served as advisor to universities, hospitals and several governments, improving the neonatal care and obstetricians education standards in countries, like Greece, Poland and Morocco.

COMMENTS

  Comments: 14

  1. Natalie Papageorgiou

    The best paediatrician!


  2. Elias Kostopoulos

    Ένας υπέροχος γιατρός καθώς και άνθρωπος!!!!!


  3. Irina Florea

    Dr Papa and his staff a re real miracle workers. My daughter is a 24weeker born with extremely low birth weight and he never once gave up on her. For the entire 15 weeks we spent in the NICU he gave us hope. He’s a real hero and his work should be recognized by all.


  4. Lola Lessis

    Dr. Papageorgiou and his team at the Jewish General Hospital saved my son’s life. He was born at 25 weeks at 740 grams and is now almost 2 years old and thriving thanks to Dr. Papageorgiou.


  5. Simon Lalancette

    Thanks to him, my little boy who was born 25 weeks and only 760 grams is now 2 and hes healthy as any 2 year boy should be! We wont ever be able to thank you as much as you and your team Dr Papageorgiou should be thanks !!!


  6. Sandra Kaminsky

    My daughter was born August 9 1974 mechonium stained and quickly developed pneumo thorax and a collapsed lung. Dr Papageorgio was in charge of her case and was caring and compassionate and saved her life. I will always remember his kindness.


  7. Elpida Paloukis

    Thank you for taking such great care of our grandson when he surprised us 6 weeks early.


  8. Joanne Tsinas

    An exceptional health professional as well as a very humble person. He has been our family’s paediatrician for two generations! We are so fortunate to have Dr. Papageorgiou as part of our medical team in our city. Thank you, Dr. Papageorgiou for all that you do!


  9. Panagiota Karabinis

    Dr Papageorgiou is truly incredible! He was my pediatrician my husband’s and now he is my kids pediatrician…very proud to know him!


  10. Carmen F. Timbol

    As an RN at the Jewish General Hospital , we worked with him as our Chief of Stafff Neonatologist . I worked next door full time at the Gyne Surgery but occasionally worked part time at the Primee ,. He is a well respected doctor and we are very proud to work for him . Good memories !!!


  11. Deborah Mantha

    My son René was born in 1994 at 23 weeks and 555 grams. He is now 23 years old and is at his second year of University and Dr. Papageorgiou picture holding René in his arms is still on my son’s bedroom wall : ) He is and will always be our HERO !!!
    Boy would I love for Dr.Papagiorgiou to see my son today for he whent against and beat all of the odd’s thank God : )


  12. Roger Arsenault

    Dr Papageorgiou and his fantastic team helped my Victoria 25 weeks and 760 grams to become a strong little girl. Today (2019) she is 8 years old and a 2nd grader in school. Thanks to that wonderful people.


  13. Ευαγγελια μαυρομματη

    Καλημέρα σας κύριε παπάγεωργιου θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω αν υπάρχει κάποιο εξηδικευμενο κέντρο κεφαλής και τραχήλου στον Καναδά η και γενικά αν ξερεται έχω κάνει κάποιο ογκίδιο στην παρωπίδα αυτό έχει γίνει από την μεριά του ματιού που βλέπει το άλλο μάτι δεν βλέπει θα ήθελα να ελαχιστοποιήσω τις επιπτώσεις που έχει αυτή η επέμβαση στο μάτι ! Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ !


  14. Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω αν ο Dr.Papageorgiou είναι ακόμα στο Jewish general hospital και δεχετε παιδακια για εξέταση και εμβόλια….


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