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We hope that, one of these days, someone will collect enough pebbles from the "boundless ocean" to present to the medical profession the correct surgical anatomy... We as scientists are seeking the facts, the most consistent patterns of structure and function, with the hope that students, residents, and practicing physicians will be as well informed as possible and be able to perform without error in the operating room ... It is the reader's challenge to decide if we have exacerbated or eased the controversy. John E. Skandalakis
Dr. John E. Skandalakis was born in Molai, Sparta (Laconia), Greece, in 1920._ He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Athens, Greece, with a diploma in medicine in 1946 and a doctorate in surgery in 1948. He received complete training in general surgery at the First Surgical Clinic of Athens University and the Naval Hospital in Piraeus, Greece. In 1950, he was certified by the Greek Board of Surgery and in 1960 by the American Board of Abdominal Surgery. In 1951, he immigrated to the United States following his marriage to Mimi Cutis of Marietta, GA. He became a U.S. citizen in 1956.
From 1951 to 1957, Dr. Skandalakis completed his fellowship and residency programs at Grady Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph's Infirmary, and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He became licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Georgia in 1956. Following his licensure, Dr. Skandalakis began working jointly at Piedmont Hospital as the director of surgical education and at Emory University School of Medicine as an instructor in anatomy. From 1974 to 1977, he was also the Chairman of the Department of Postgraduate Education at Piedmont Hospital.
Dr. Skandalakis began teaching anatomy courses at Emory University School of Medicine in 1956. From 1956 to 1977, he received progressive appointments as assistant professor, associate professor, and professor of anatomy. In 1963, he received his Ph.D. in basic science (anatomy) from Emory University. From 1971 to 1980, he also worked as a clinical assistant professor of surgery. In 1977, Dr. Skandalakis became the Chris Carlos Professor of Surgical Anatomy and Technique, and he was named a distinguished professor in 1980. In 1999, Dr. Skandalakis received the Distinguished Medical Achievement Award from the Emory University...