Dr. Tarasidis was born in Nashville and raised in Richmond. He headed to Charlottesville to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Virginia. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tarasidis returned to Richmond to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia (VCU School of Medicine). He completed an internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and his residency at the University of Utah before once again returning to Richmond to practice medicine. He joined Virginia Ear Nose and Throat in 2017, and has earned several awards and accolades, including Best Bedside Manner Honorable Mention in 2018, Best Bedside Manner 3rd Place in 2019 and the Medarva Patient Choice Award in 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Tarasidis is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Rhinologic Society, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the Medical Society of Virginia and the Richmond Academy of Medicine. He was inspired to pursue a career in otolaryngology because it allows him to treat patients young and old, both in the office and in the operating room. He enjoys building long-lasting relationships with his patients and getting to know them on a personal level. Within the field of ENT, he is particularly interested in sinus and nasal disorders, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, ear tubes, thyroidectomies, parathyroidectomies, endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasties and nasal turbinate reduction.
In his spare time, Dr. Tarasidis enjoys spending time with his wife, Eleni, who is a dentist in Midlothian, and their two children. He also loves waterskiing, snow-skiing, yard work and landscaping.
