Meet Dr. Ioannis Ntanos: Expert Gender-Affirming Surgeon
Dr. Ioannis Ntanos is a distinguished gender-affirming surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He specialises in top surgery for trans masculine and non-binary individuals, having performed over 600 successful procedures. Dr. Ntanos earned his medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and later obtained a degree in Ethics and the Law from the University of Manchester.
Dr. Ioannis Ntanos (pronounced Danos) stands as one of the UK’s foremost experts in gender-affirming surgery, with a particular focus on top surgery for trans masculine and non-binary individuals. With a career marked by excellence, Dr. Ntanos combines surgical precision with a deep commitment to ethics and patient-centred care. His journey into this specialised field began during his tenure at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH), where he quickly established himself as a leading figure in gender affirmation surgery. By 2019, he had become the lead for gender affirmation surgery at NMGH, a position he held with distinction until his resignation in September 2023.
Dr. Ntanos’s dedication to the field is reflected not only in the number of surgeries he has performed but also in the recognition he has received. In 2019, he was honored as Doctor of the Year at NMGH, and in 2020, he was appointed chair of the hospital’s Clinical Ethics Committee. His dual passion for healthcare and ethics led him to complete his MBA studies, with a thesis that focused on improving the provision of trans and top surgery in the UK.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Ntanos is actively involved in several professional organisations, including WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health), BAGIS (British Association of Gender Identity Specialists), AoME (Academy of Medical Educators), IME (Institute of Medical Ethics), and CMI (Chartered Management Institute). His affiliations underscore his commitment to advancing the field of gender-affirming surgery and advocating for the highest standards of care for his patients.
For those considering gender-affirming surgery, Dr. Ioannis Ntanos offers unparalleled expertise and compassionate care, guiding you every step of the way on your journey to becoming your true self.
- BSc: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2002
- MBBS: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2005
- Degree in Ethics and the Law: University of Manchester, UK, 2011
- MBA: Focused on improving trans surgery and top surgery provision in the UK, 2020
- Lead for Gender Affirmation Surgery: North Manchester General Hospital, 2019–2023
- Member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
- Member of BAGIS (British Association of Gender Identity Specialists)
- Member of AoME (Academy of Medical Educators)
- Member of IME (Institute of Medical Ethics)
- Gender-Affirming Surgery
- Chest Reconstruction Surgery
- Revision Surgery for Top Surgery
- Post-Operative Care for Gender-Affirming Procedures
- Top Surgery (Subcutaneous Mastectomy)