Professional Background
Dr. Salivaras has been the Medical Director and Managing Partner at the prestigious Clinica Joelle in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since founding in 2013. “Clinica Joelle”, is a revolutionary and unique state of the art boutique Clinic located on the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Road, exclusively designed to provide 5 stars services to its clients in a relaxing and luxurious atmosphere equipped with the most modern resources and in whole, dedicated in Cosmetic Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry.
Prior to that, he was practicing as Chief Medical Officer, Director of Surgery and Plastic Surgeon at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Dubai for 4 years.
Dr. Salivaras has conducted academic research in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for which he is the recipient of scientific honors for his contribution to the field of Aesthetic Surgery. In addition he is participating annually in the most worldwide attended Congresses in Brazil,
USA and Europe, with a significant scientific work presented and published each time.
Furthermore has proudly honored to be chosen as the Scientific Chairman of the International Congress of Aesthetic Surgery, Anti aging Medicine and Medical Spa (ICAAM Middle East) hosted annually in Dubai for 3 consecutive years.
From his long experience acquired at the Ivo Pitanguy’s Institute in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil “the hub of Plastic Surgery”, Dr. Salivaras brings to the Gulf region, the most artistic, absolute advanced and safest minimally invasive techniques, always respecting the beauty’s cultural characteristics of each region.
By treating a large number of film, television and fashion industry celebrities as well as patients living overseas, Dr. Salivaras is keenly aware of the importance of minimal scars, fast recovery and natural appearance.
Dr. Salivaras has been regularly hosting the Joelle TV Show where he demonstrates on weekly basis his artistic work on various surgical and non surgical cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Salivaras has constantly being featured on various TV networks such as MBC, Al Arabia, Abu DhabiTV, DubaiTV, Dubai One, PhysiqueTV, Gulf News and in magazines such as Emirates Portfolio, Hia Magazine, Healthmatters, New You, Sayidati and Al Sada, as well as in the foreign media, for his innovative cosmetic procedures.
He was named among United Arab Emirates' Top Celebrity Surgeons by regional media.
Education & Training
Dr. Salivaras received his medical degree with distinction from the National University of Athens. Following extensive training in General and Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in Europe and Brazil, he awarded with honors the Specialist Title of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon in 2007 after completing a long, demanding and intense training program as a Plastic Surgery Resident at the prestigious Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Ivo Pitanguy in affiliation with the Catholic Pontifical University and Carlos Chagas Institute of Post Graduate Medical Studies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the direct supervision of one of the most famous Plastic Surgeons in the world and Patron of the Brazilian Plastic Surgery, Professor Ivo Pitanguy.
The Hospitals “Santa Casa de Misericordia of Rio de Janeiro”, “ Andarai”, “Jesus”, “Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro” and the “National Institute of Cancer” in Rio de Janeiro, have been the main fountain of exposure to the vast field of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery including Cosmetic Surgery as well as burns, Plastic Surgery for Children, Microsurgery and Oncology.
In pursuit of his craft, Dr. Salivaras has attended some of the top Brazilian and American Educational institutions focus in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thus Sub-specialty training in Gluteal Remodeling and Body Contouring along with the renown in Buttocks Reshaping Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Raul Gonzalez in Sao Paulo, Brazil and in Face-Lifting, Rhinoplasty and Breast Surgery along with the most experienced Plastic Surgeons in these fields, Prof. Rod Rohrich, Dr. Jack Gunter, Dr. Fritz Barton, Dr. Sam Hamra and Dr. John Tebbets, in Dallas, Texas followed immediately.
Furthermore, fellowships for one year in Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery fulfilled his ambition in extending his experience in other scientific fields as well.