About Katerina Saroukou
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Professional Profile
Katerina Saroukou was born on April 27, 1989, and graduated from the University of Crete Medical School in 2015. After completing German medical language certification and obtaining her German medical licence (Approbation), she undertook her neurology residency at Helios Klinikum Krefeld in Germany (2016-2020), working at the Stroke Unit in acute stroke care.
From 2022 to 2025, she served as a Neurologist at BG Klinikum Duisburg, a neurological rehabilitation centre in Germany, where she specialised in work-related traumatic brain injuries, acute and chronic pain management, and rehabilitation of complex neurological conditions.
On 22 May 2026 she was awarded the German Additional Qualification in Special Pain Therapy (Zusatz-Weiterbildung Spezielle Schmerztherapie) by the Ärztekammer Nordrhein (North Rhine Chamber of Physicians). The qualification requires 12 months of clinical training at an accredited centre plus an 80-hour structured curriculum, and certifies competence in the interdisciplinary care of patients with chronic pain.
Katerina Saroukou has experience in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including Botulinum toxin (Botox) therapy for spasticity and neurological conditions, pain management, and vascular ultrasonography.
Today, Katerina Saroukou maintains a private practice at the Asklepieion of Crete in Heraklion and also collaborates with Euromedica Mitera Kritis and Kokkini Diagnosis, bringing her international experience to serve patients in Crete. She is fluent in Greek, German, and English, offering personalised care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Professional Timeline
Medical School
University of Crete Medical School - Completed medical degree with focus on neuroscience and clinical neurology.
German Medical Language & Approbation
German medical language certification and granting of the German medical licence (Approbation als Ärztin) — the prerequisite for clinical practice in Germany.
Neurology Residency
Helios Klinikum Krefeld, Germany - Neurology residency with specialist training in Stroke Unit, acute stroke management, and intensive neurological monitoring.
Psychiatric Specialty
Alexius/Josef Krankenhaus Neuss, Germany - Specialist training in geriatric psychiatry and alcohol detoxification clinic, with focus on dementia and neurodegenerative diseases.
Neurologist - BG Klinikum Duisburg
BG Klinikum Duisburg, Germany - Specialist neurologist at a major neurological rehabilitation centre in Germany, focusing on traumatic brain injuries, pain management, and complex neurological rehabilitation.
Additional Qualification — Special Pain Therapy
Awarded on 22 May 2026 by the Ärztekammer Nordrhein (North Rhine Chamber of Physicians). Requires 12 months of clinical training at an accredited centre plus an 80-hour structured curriculum, certifying competence in the interdisciplinary care of patients with chronic pain.
Private Practice - Heraklion, Crete
Asklepieion of Crete, Heraklion - Private neurology practice serving patients in Crete.
Areas of Expertise
Continuing Education & Training
Spasticity Treatment
Specialized training in comprehensive spasticity management for post-stroke and neurological patients.
Neurology Updates & CME
Regular participation in continuing medical education and neurology updates (2018-2024).
Special Pain Therapy (Germany)
Additional Qualification in Special Pain Therapy (Zusatz-Weiterbildung Spezielle Schmerztherapie), awarded by the Ärztekammer Nordrhein on 22 May 2026. 12 months of clinical training plus an 80-hour structured curriculum in the interdisciplinary care of chronic pain patients.
