Athanasios Tsiouris

Dr. Athanasios Tsiouris is an Associate Professor and attending surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Medicine, specializing in Cardiac Surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support, with clinical and research expertise in heart/lung transplantation, LVADs, and thoracic transplantation.

• Medical Education: University of Thessalia Faculty of Medicine
• Residency: Henry Ford Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Heart and Lung Transplantation
• Licensure: Mississippi State Board (2022–Present)

His research focuses on advancing mechanical circulatory support technologies and optimizing outcomes in thoracic transplantation. He holds board certifications in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Scientific Awards:

• Roy D. McClure Research Award (Henry Ford Hospital, 2014)

Dr. Tsiouris currently practices at UMMC Colony Park South (Ridgeland, MS) and is affiliated with multiple insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial providers.