Thomas A. Gionis MD JD MPH
Thomas Gionis is a physician, surgeon, public health specialist and lawyer whose career has spanned cardiovascular surgery, emergency medicine, healthcare leadership, public health and telemedicine.
He began medical school at 17 and completed his medical degree at 21 before moving into cardiovascular surgery and later emergency medicine.
As healthcare evolved, Thomas's education across business, healthcare administration, public health & law, allowing him to understand medicine not only from a clinical perspective but also through the systems, organisations and policies surrounding healthcare.
His own experience of sleep apnoea led to a particular interest in increasing public awareness of the condition, its warning signs and the importance of appropriate testing and treatment.
At TEDxNorthernQuarter 2026, Thomas challenged audiences to stop dismissing snoring simply as an annoyance and recognise when it may be a warning sign worth investigating.