Dionysios (Denis) Ikkos (1921,

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–1993) was a

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who trained in

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with Rolf Luft and co-described the Luft-Ikkos mitochondrial syndrome. He pioneered the Department of

and

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, where he distinguished himself in clinical practice, research and teaching, and was a founding member of the Hellenic (Greek) Endocrine SocietyHellenic Endocrine Society (Greek)
/ref> which honours his contribution with the annual Dionysios Ikkos Memorial Lecture. He was an early advocate and supported the establishment of General Practice/ Family Medicine as a medical specialty in Greece. The Hellenic (Greek) Association of General Practice also honours his contribution with the Dionysios Ikkos prize, the highest prize awarded for a presentation in the association's annual congress. Dionysios Ikkos was married to Danae Ikkou- Papadimitriou, a distinguished Paediatric Cardiologist and pioneer of her specialty in Greece.

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1921 births 1993 deaths People from North Tzoumerka Greek endocrinologists 20th-century Greek physicians Date of birth missing Date of death missing {{Greece-med-bio-stub