Overview
Panagiotis Drakos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee.
His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Endoscopy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Drakos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
130 W. Ravine Rd., Suite 3A, Kingsport, TN 37660
111 West Stone Drive, Suite 310, Kingsport, TN 37660
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Drakos has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Panagiotis Drakos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Panagiotis Drakos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Panagiotis Drakos by calling their office at 423-398-7020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Panagiotis Drakos a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Panagiotis Drakos is classified as an Experienced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Panagiotis Drakos specialize in?
While Dr. Panagiotis Drakos is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Obesity, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Panagiotis Drakos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Panagiotis Drakos has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Panagiotis Drakos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Panagiotis Drakos accept my insurance?
Dr. Panagiotis Drakos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-398-7020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- GastrectomyDr. Drakos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Drakos isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- ObesityDr. Drakos isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Drakos isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.