Sotiris Tetradis , DDS
Biography
Sotirios Tetradis, D.D.S., Ph.D. is a professor and the chair of the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in the Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He also serves as an advisor to the combined D.D.S./Ph.D. program in oral biology. “To create knowledge, educate bright students, participate in patient care, and be in the forefront of technologic advances are exciting qualities of an academic career. UCLA offers the perfect combination of all in my clinical and research interest areas
Christos E. Thanos , DDS
Biography
Dr. Thanos was born in Athens, Greece. His first visit to the United States was in 1964 when he was invited as an American Field Service Exchange Student. He went on to attend Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a Fulbright Scholar, one of the highest academic honors a student can earn.
In 1971, Dr. Thanos received his dental degree from the University of Athens, Greece. For the next two years he continued advanced studies at the University of London, England where he specialized in pediatric dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital. In 1973, Dr. Thanos was a postdoctoral scholar at the UCLA School of Dentistry where he furthered his studies in biomaterials science and pediatric dentistry. He completed his fellowship and received certificates in both pediatric dentistry and cranio-facial genetics at UCLA Harbor Hospital.
In 1977, Dr. Thanos joined the faculty of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He served as a chairman of the department of Advanced Pediatric Dentistry from 1979 to 1985. During that period, he initiated the Specialized Clinic of Esthetic Dentistry where he served as director until 1992.
Dr. Thanos is not only a gifted dentist, he is also a respected scientist in his field and has published numerous research monographs. He is considered a pioneer in the field of esthetic dentistry. He has been participating in the Torrance community for over thirty years.
Dr. Nicholas J. Thanos
Biography
Dr. Nicholas Thanos, “Dr. Nick” to his patients, has been working in the women’s health field for over 30 years. As a Board Certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nick has lived and worked in Orange County since he established Center for Women’s Health in 1983. His strong interest in teaching still regularly draws him back to U.S.C. where he is a former Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His interest in issues affecting women’s health has taken on speaking engagements throughout the country. He has done extensive research in the area of minimally invasive surgery leading him to be among the first physicians in the country to be certified in this specialized field of Gynecology. Dr. Nick currently resides in Fullerton with his lovely wife, Victoria and their adorable daugther. He credits his father, John Thanos, M.D., for teaching him the “art” of medicine. “As a country doctor from Wisconsin, Dad taught me how to take care of people, not diseases. These were the kind of things no one told you about in medical school.”
Areti Tillou , MD
Biography
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA General Surgery Suite 200
UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 2003, 2011
Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery, 2003
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Trauma, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2001 – 2003
Surgical Critical Care, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2000 – 2001
Residency
Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 1996 – 2000
Internship
Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 1995 – 1996
Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 1994 – 1995
Medical Degree
MD, University of Athens Medical School, 1989
Nick J. Tripodes, DDS
