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Menelaos Demestihas, MD, Emergency Medicine, Atlanta, GA

MenelaosDemestihasMD

Emergency Medicine Atlanta, GA

Emergency Medicine Physician

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  • Office

    531 Asbury Cir
    # Hospital
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Phone+1 404-686-2345

Summary

  • Menelaos Demestihas, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Atlanta, GA, who completed his medical education at Mercer University School of Medicine in 2007, followed by a residency and chief residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He currently serves as Medical Director at Viral Solutions and an Urgent Care Physician at Piedmont Urgent Care By Well Street while maintaining his role as an Emergency Medicine Physician at WellStar Kennestone Hospital since 2018. Additionally, he is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and an Attending Physician at Emory University Hospital Midtown. His previous clinical experience includes working as an Attending Physician at Grady Health System. Dr. Demestihas has published research on information security in healthcare and teaching methods and has been recognized with awards such as Teacher of the Year and Master Educator for his contributions to medical education.

Education & Training

  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical CenterChief Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    Mercer University School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teacher of the Year WellStar Kennestone Department of Emergency Medicine, 2020-2021
  • Master Educator Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine, 2012-2017
  • John Stone Teacher of the Year Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine, 2011-2012

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The Influence of Professional Subculture on Information Security Policy Violations: A Field Study in a Healthcare Context  
    S Sarkar, A Vance, B Ramesh, M Demestihas, DT Wu, Information Systems Research, 11/2020

Lectures

  • The Power of Silence: An Unusual Teaching Style 
    Emergency Medicine Residency Grand Rounds -Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine - 5/14/2013

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of EMS Providers
    Member