I was born in Peristeri, Athens, and I attended the “Laconic Primary School” of Athens and the Peristeri High School.
I served in the Hellenic Armed Forces (army), graduating with the rank of Second Lieutenant of the Army Health Services.
In 1990 I graduated from the Athens University Medical School and in 1994 I obtained a specialty degree in Forensic Medicine.
In 1997 I was awarded my PhD at the Athens University Medical School.
In 1993 I graduated from the National School of Public Health and in 2000 I graduated from the Department of Sociology of the Athens Panteio University.
From 1991 to 92, I worked as a medical examiner for the “SCOPLIFE” insurance company of the “SCOTTISH Provident” Group and, for the last nine months, I have worked as a chief medical officer for this company.
From 2000 to date I have carried out several medical evaluations for “MINETTA” insurance company.
From 1991 to 94 I worked as a general doctor at the “MEDICAL CENTRE OF PALAIO FALIRO”.
From 1995 to 98, I presented scientific topics within the framework of the course “Criminology, a theological approach” at the Department of Social Theology of the Theological School of the University of Athens.

From 2000 to 2004 I was a Scientific Collaborator of the Chair of Health Services Management at the National School of Public Health.
I have been a regular member and a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society for Victimology since 1997.
I have also been a regular member of the Hellenic Society for Forensic Sciences since 1994.
Finally, I have been a regular member of the “The Egypt exploration Society”, “The New York Academy of Sciences”, and “The International Association for Identification” since 1997.
I have participated in many symposia, round tables and conferences.
I can speak and write English and Italian well.

To provide you with the most complete and accurate information, I would like to underline the following:

I have been a forensic Pathology and a medical examiner since 1994.

The tasks a forensic Pathology performs to offer a forensic medical expert opinion include:

- autopsies and post-mortem examinations;

- bone and tooth identification;

- odontostomatology malpractice;

- assessment of medical malpractice and/or medical negligence;

- osteopathic-chiropractic negligence 

- evaluation of bodily injuries and disability caused by road accidents or accidents at work;

- examination of living victims of assault (including sexual assault);

- assessment of the ability to complete legal transactions;

- DNA paternity testing;

- drug use assessment/evaluations;

- examination of psychopaths;

- blood alcohol test detection;

- ballistics etc.

I would also like to note that:

a) Forensic Medicine is an independent medical specialty.

b) A forensic medical expert opinion is – by definition – more complete than an expert opinion offered by a doctor who does not posses the specialized knowledge required for this particular task.

We all have the right to attain a high level of scientific competence and professional integrity, each one in its own field.  

Last but not least , I would like to point out the important role of forensic surgeons in the administration of justice and in society in general.

I will be glad to help you and become your friend.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.-

                                                           

Yours faithfully

 

Dr. Orpheas K. Peridis