Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre
Led by Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas, MD (Military Medical Academy of Greek Army & Medical School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1998); Specialist Surgeon in Trauma & Orthopaedics (2008); Sub-specialisation in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2012); Member, Hellenic College of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013); PhD (University of Thessaly Medical School, 2016 — minimally invasive total knee replacement techniques, 95+ citations); Revalidated UK (2015); GMC Number: 7179554. Mr (UK convention) / Dr — MD, PhD; Founder and Clinical Director, Giotikas Clinic / Athens BJR; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin University; Honorary Consultant, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
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About Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre
Known in patient communities as Athens BJR, Giotikas Clinic was established in 2016 by Dimitrios Giotikas, MD, PhD, its founder and clinical director, also an honorary consultant at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. Athens surgery takes place at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada; UK patients are seen at LIPS Healthcare and Weymouth Street Hospital in London. Methods listed are PRECICE 2, LON, LATN, Ilizarov, TSF and the Guichet nail. LATN is currently preferred for bilateral tibias, LON for unilateral or cost-sensitive cases, and PRECICE Stryde, used historically, was dropped after its recall; he published a 2022 Bone & Joint Journal analysis of Stryde-related bone lesions.
Clinic-published pricing runs $80,645 to $196,985. The 4.9 Google rating from 74 reviews is the surgeon's personal listing, not the hospital's. No accreditations are recorded, and rehabilitation arrangements are not documented. Contact runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 22:00 Athens time, in English and Greek.
Google Places rating (4.9/74) is for the surgeon's personal listing at Mediterraneo Hospital, not the hospital itself. The clinic's primary brand is 'Athens BJR' in patient communities; 'Giotikas Clinic' is the newer unified brand. No Trustpilot profile found. LATN is the preferred bilateral tibial method currently; LON reserved for unilateral/cost-sensitive cases. PRECICE Stryde was used historically but recalled by Globus Medical — clinic now primarily uses PRECICE 2 and G-nail (Guichet).
Clinic-published prices
The clinic’s own 2026 list prices — a published list price, not a guaranteed quote. Confirm the package detail directly with the clinic before travel.
- Femoral lengthening – PRECISE-2 nails£76,500–£76,500 (~$97k)
- Femoral lengthening – X-Os G-(Guichet) nails£77,500–£77,500 (~$98k)
- Tibial lengthening – PRECISE-2 nails£79,500–£79,500 (~$101k)
- Tibial lengthening – X-Os G-(Guichet) nails£80,500–£80,500 (~$102k)
- Tibial lengthening – TSF circular frames£63,500–£63,500 (~$81k)
- Tibial lengthening – TSF + LATN£71,500–£71,500 (~$91k)
- Four-segment: femurs + tibias PRECISE-2 nails (two-stage)£153,500–£153,500 (~$195k)
- Four-segment: femurs + tibias X-Os G nails (two-stage)£155,500–£155,500 (~$197k)
- Four-segment: femurs PRECISE-2 + tibias TSF (two-stage)£137,000–£137,000 (~$174k)
- Four-segment: femurs PRECISE-2 + tibias TSF+LATN (two-stage)£145,500–£145,500 (~$185k)
- Nail removal – per pair (clinic implants only)£8,500–£8,500 (~$11k)
- Included:
- Pre-operative checks (blood tests, scans, anaesthetic assessment in London), post-operative care, 3-night hospital stay, medications, physiotherapy, rehabilitation aids
- Excluded:
- Accommodation, travel, transportation, meals, concierge services
Source: clinic price page · verified 2026.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Notes
- Athens phone +30 694 312 9498; London +44 (0)20 3912 7280, giotikas.admin@lips.org.uk. Surgeon cites NHS trauma-centre experience (Cambridge, Oxford). No price published on site.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Giotikas Clinic is the only Greece-based limb lengthening practice with a dual London–Athens footprint, giving international patients the option of UK or Greek care from the same surgeon. Dr Giotikas published a 2022 Bone & Joint Journal analysis of PRECICE Stryde-related bone lesions — one of the first papers to raise a safety flag on the then-recalled Stryde nail — demonstrating independent research rigour. The Athens location at Mediterraneo Hospital (rated 4.9/74 on Google) is a JCI-standard private hospital in Glyfada.
Videos & surgeon interviews
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Knowledgeable and patient doctor who reassured me and answered all of my questions with detailed responses.
A very pleasant experience and I found talking to Dr Giotikas very easy and very helpful.
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Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- LONRead about LON →
- LATNRead about LATN →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- TSFRead about TSF →
- Guichet nailRead about Guichet nail →
Surgeons
Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas, MD (Military Medical Academy of Greek Army & Medical School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1998); Specialist Surgeon in Trauma & Orthopaedics (2008); Sub-specialisation in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2012); Member, Hellenic College of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013); PhD (University of Thessaly Medical School, 2016 — minimally invasive total knee replacement techniques, 95+ citations); Revalidated UK (2015); GMC Number: 7179554Mr (UK convention) / Dr — MD, PhD; Founder and Clinical Director, Giotikas Clinic / Athens BJR; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin University; Honorary Consultant, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS TrustPerforms: Limb Lengthening · Cosmetic Stature Lengthening · Deformity Correction · Bone Transport · Bone Defect Management · Osteomyelitis Treatment · High Tibial Osteotomy · Complex Orthopaedic Trauma · Knee Joint Preservation SurgeryView profile →
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International patient services
Clinic explicitly markets to international patients; practice spans Athens and London with concierge support. Contact available Mon–Fri 9:00–22:00 (Athens time). Dr Giotikas speaks English and Greek. Clinic materials reference patients from India, Singapore, California, New York, Germany, and South Korea.
Common questions about Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre?
Across independent platforms Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre holds Google 4.9/5 (91 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-06-22. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre?
Our recorded range for Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre is $80,645 – $196,985 USD, taken from the clinic’s own published pricing. The clinic publishes an itemised price list (11 line items) which we reproduce further up this page with what is included and excluded. Final cost moves with the method, the target gain in centimetres, hospital nights and follow-up. Get a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre offer?
Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre lists PRECICE 2, LON, LATN, Ilizarov, TSF, Guichet nail. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas (MD (Military Medical Academy of Greek Army & Medical School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1998); Specialist Surgeon in Trauma & Orthopaedics (2008); Sub-specialisation in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2012); Member, Hellenic College of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013); PhD (University of Thessaly Medical School, 2016 — minimally invasive total knee replacement techniques, 95+ citations); Revalidated UK (2015); GMC Number: 7179554), listed for limb lengthening, cosmetic stature lengthening, deformity correction. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, LON, LATN, Ilizarov, TSF, Guichet nail), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre treat international patients?
Clinic explicitly markets to international patients; practice spans Athens and London with concierge support. Contact available Mon–Fri 9:00–22:00 (Athens time). Dr Giotikas speaks English and Greek. Clinic materials reference patients from India, Singapore, California, New York, Germany, and South Korea. Consultation languages on record: English, Greek.
How was Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre verified for this directory?
Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 9 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-06-22. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre and where are operations performed?
Giotikas Clinic / Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Centre is in Athens, Greece. Hospital affiliation on record: Mediterraneo Hospital, Ilias 8-12, Glyfada, Athens (Athens operations); LIPS Healthcare, Battersea Power Station, London (UK operations); Phoenix Hospital Group / Weymouth Street Hospital, London (secondary UK) Established 2016.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 months ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Mediterraneo Hospital, Ilias 8-12, Glyfada, Athens (Athens operations); LIPS Healthcare, Battersea Power Station, London (UK operations); Phoenix Hospital Group / Weymouth Street Hospital, London (secondary UK)
- Established
- 2016
- Languages at consultation
- English, Greek
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