Emmanuel K. “Manny” Konstantakos, M.D., incoming chairman of orthopedic surgery of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), and board-certified orthopedic surgeon known for his dedication to and caring for patients and colleagues, died suddenly on November 2, 2023, at the age of 49.
Dr. Konstantakos graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in biology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1996 and went on to earn an M.D. degree from the Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medical Education and Musculoskeletal Research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2002.
He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, followed by completing an orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship at the University of Chicago.
He began his clinical practice of orthopedic surgery at the Holzer Clinic Health System in Gallipolis, Ohio. The death of Dr. Emmaneul leaves a gaping hole in the small, Ohio River community of Gallipolis, population 3,313, and the surrounding rural Ohio and West Virgina communities.
He’d received numerous accolades both from patients and colleagues including Physician of the Month and countless patient-based awards for exemplary surgical patient care.
Earlier this year, he “…was elected chairman of orthopedic surgery of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. He was instrumental in developing board certification and re-certification evaluations and was passionate about promoting national options for physician-led board certification.”
“A common theme reiterated by his patients was how much time he would spend with them and their families and how much he genuinely cared for them. He was frequently described as the most down-to-earth doctor anyone had ever met.”
Konstantakos was born in Akron, Ohio, to Konstantin Konstantakos and Zoi Konstantakos in 1974. His family later moved to Littleton, Colorado, where he went to high school at Wheat Ridge High School and graduated in 1992. His lifelong love of sports and fitness led him to pursue orthopedics. He excelled in football, track and field, and weight training.
Besides his passion for fitness and medicine, Konstantakos also loved to play guitar at open mic nights and spend time with friends and family. He leaves behind his parents, his brother Anastasios, a large extended family, and many friends.
