Locations

Citrus Park

6117 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 387-9890 (office)
(813) 978-9797 (appointments)
(813) 896-3080 (therapy)

Palm Harbor – Hwy 19

36413 US Hwy 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 499-9448 (office)
(813) 978-9797 (appointments)
(813) 896-2361 (therapy)

About Dr. Pappou

Dr. Pappou is dual fellowship-trained and specializes in hand, wrist, shoulder, elbow, and microvascular surgery. Combining compassion, science, leading research and innovation, Dr. Pappou’s goal is to educate patients about their particular diagnosis and prognosis, allowing them to make an informed, joint decision regarding treatment.

Dr. Ioannis P. Pappou board-certified in Orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Born and raised in Greece, Dr. Pappou has been acclimated to many cultures internationally and gained extensive medical training in Germany and the United States. Dr. Pappou is fluent in six languages and enjoys running, reading, scuba diving, traveling, and studying ancient Greek philosophy.

In addition to delivering dozens of informational lectures nationally and internationally, Dr. Pappou has authored numerous publications. He has also contributed his extensive knowledge to composing reviews and abstracts, as well as chapter content for various books.

He possesses niche expertise in shoulder replacements, shoulder arthroscopy for labral and rotator cuff tears, use of bio-inductive patches for partial rotator cuff tears and superior capsular reconstruction for massive irreparable cuff tears, arthroscopic repair of shoulder instability, endoscopic carpal tunnel releases, wrist arthroscopy and any fracture in the arm.

Certifications and memberships

  • American Association of Orthopaedics (AAO)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
  • American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)

Credentials

Fellowship:

  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship; Florida Orthopaedic Institute
  • Hand Surgery Fellowship; University of Virginia

Residency: Department of Orthopedics, University of Kentucky

Medical Degree: Technical University, Munich, Germany

Knowing what is important to my patients, is important for me. My goal is to listen to patient's concerns, educate them and engage them in the formulation and execution of the treatment plan. Our treatment plans involve cutting edge science, technology and innovation.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Just for fun

Hometown
Rhodes, Greece
Favorite animal
Jaguar
3 words to describe yourself
Disciplined, out of the box thinker, perfectionist
How do you keep active?
Dedicated workout regimen, dancing and horses
Ioannis Pappou smiling with wife, wearing cowboy hats posing with colorful festive llamas

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