Cardiologists

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

Kourtinos Aleksandros is an Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist - Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Volos. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, specializing in lipid disorders. He completed his military service in the Medical Corps - 32nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade and served as a rural physician at the Primary Health Center of Lavkos-Milina-Promyri. He began his specialty in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Volos and continued in Cardiology at the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the University Hospital of Luxembourg. After completing his specialty, he undertook further training in Pediatric Cardiology at AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki and continued his specialization with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiology Society in advanced cardiovascular imaging in France, where he focused on the latest echocardiographic techniques (3D imaging, stress echo, exercise echo, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac CT angiography). He worked for several years as a consultant in specialized cardiac ultrasound at the University Hospital of Lille (CHU Lille) and subsequently as a private echocardiologist at the largest cardiology and cardiac surgery center in Northern France. He has extensive experience in complex valvular diseases, having participated as an echocardiographer in both transcatheter (MitraClip, TriClip, PFO, LAA, ASD, VSD closure) and surgical repairs of these conditions. He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology (EEGC) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), as well as European certification in transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TOE) cardiac ultrasound from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

Dr. Papadopoulou Maria is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. She initially specialized in Internal Medicine at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" for two years and subsequently in Cardiology at the General State Hospital of Nikaia for four years, where she acquired extensive and valuable experience in managing both emergency and non-cardiac cardiology cases, while performing numerous diagnostic tests (echocardiograms and stress tests). Additionally, she collaborated for several years with major diagnostic centers such as Biomed and Medical Diagnosis. The physician has a fully equipped practice with cardiac triplex, stress testing, rhythm Holter, and blood pressure Holter monitoring.

Sakellariou Theodoros is a Cardiologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi and Voula. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of all cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, arrhythmias, tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. He provides specialized examinations such as electrocardiogram, real-time cardiac rhythm monitoring, cardiac triplex, and Holter monitoring. He has worked at the Cardiology Departments of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the Athens Medical Center, the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens, and the General Hospital "Sismanogleio." To date, he remains an external scientific collaborator of the Cardiology Clinic at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and collaborates with cardiology departments of several other public and private healthcare facilities. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the European Society of Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease, and the European Society of Heart Failure.

Dr. Tzerefos Stauros is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specializes in the management of emergency cases, as well as patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, pregnancy-related cardiopathies, and has extensive experience in echocardiography. His clinic offers 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (Holter), 24-48 hour rhythm Holter monitoring, heart and thoracic aorta triplex ultrasound, and issues health certificates and attestations. He completed his Cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Regional Hospital of Tripoli and the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, he specialized in Intensive Care Medicine and holds certification in performing transthoracic echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. He has also been trained in the latest techniques in echocardiography. He currently serves as Deputy Director at IASO Hospital and is affiliated with YGEIA and MITERA Hospitals. Until November 2020, he held the position of Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit at MITERA Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and, as part of his ongoing education and training, delivers lectures and publishes in Greek and international journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intensive Care Medicine, and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, the doctor holds contracts with the Armed Forces and the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Koumelli Areti is a Military Physician and Specialist Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. She completed her specialization at the First University Cardiology Clinic of the "Hippocrateion" General Hospital of Athens. She holds the position of Consultant Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the 251st General Air Force Hospital. She is a PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds the European Diploma of Cardiology (ESC European Diploma of Cardiology). As part of her ongoing professional development, Dr. Koumelli regularly attends and participates as an invited speaker and commentator at numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad. Moreover, she has an extensive research portfolio and is the author of numerous papers and publications in international journals. Finally, she is a member of both the Hellenic and European Cardiology Societies.

Ο κ. Χλαπουτάκης Γεώργιος είναι Ειδικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι. Ασχολείται με την κλινική καρδιολογία και είναι πιστοποιημένος από το υπουργείο υγείας για υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τον Αύγουστο του 2022, μετά από έντεκα χρόνια επιτυχημένης πορείας ως ιδιώτης καρδιολόγος, ανακαίνισε πλήρως το ιατρείο του με μηχανήματα state of the art στην καρδιαγγειακή απεικόνιση. Έχει τεράστια εμπειρία στην κλινική καρδιολογία, μιας και ειδικεύτηκε στη χώρα μας σε νοσοκομεία αιχμής, εξετάζοντας μεγάλο όγκο ασθενών καθημερινά. Παρακολουθεί στενά τις εξελίξεις στο χώρο της καρδιολογίας, τόσο συμμετέχοντας σε συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, αλλά και μέσα από συνδρομητικές βάσεις δεδομένων έτσι, ώστε να κατέχει τη σύγχρονη γνώση. Συνεργάζεται με κορυφαίους συναδέλφους σε δημόσια και ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία, σε περίπτωση που ο ασθενής του χρήζει δευτεροβάθμιας ή τριτοβάθμιας αντιμετώπισης. Ως αθλητής ο ίδιος (συμμετείχε επί σειρά ετών σε ανταγωνιστική ποδηλασία μεγάλων αποστάσεων -7 σπαρτακειάδες και πολυάριθμους αγώνες) είναι δικτυωμένος και δέχεται στο ιατρείο του αθλητές υψηλών επιδόσεων όλων των ηλικιών. Έτσι μπορεί να δώσει χρήσιμες συμβουλές σε όλο το φάσμα των αθλούμενων, από τους αρχάριους, μέχρι και όσους ασχολούνται με τον πρωταθλητισμό. Η μεγάλη του εμπειρία εξασφαλίζει την ασφάλεια στην άθληση, προστατεύοντας από την μία πλευρά τον αθλούμενο από προβλήματα υγείας, αλλά και αποφεύγοντας την αναίτια διακοπή της άσκησης. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του ιατρείου υπέρτασης του νοσοκομείου Αθηνών “Ιπποκράτειο”και συνεργάζεται με μεγάλα ιδιωτικά Νοσηλευτικά ιδρύματα, όπως το ΥΓΕΙΑ και το Ιατρικό Αμαρουσίου. Ακόμα διαθέτει πιστοποίηση από το Υπουργείο Υγείας για την υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τέλος είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας και του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου Καρδιολογίας. Έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε Ελληνικά και ξένα περιοδικά, καθώς έχει λάβει μέρος σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές μελέτες.

Dr. Mendrinos Dimitrios, MD, is a Cardiologist maintaining a private practice in Agios Stefanos, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Liège in Belgium and holds a postgraduate degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Intensive Care Units. He specialized in Cardiology at the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and worked as an Internist at Maria-Hilf Hospital in Krefeld, Germany. He possesses extensive clinical experience and training in a broad range of Cardiology, including the diagnosis and treatment (both interventional and non-interventional) of coronary artery disease, valvular heart diseases, arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiomyopathy in pregnancy, and sports cardiology. His articles have been published in reputable international medical journals, and he has participated as a speaker and delegate at Greek and international conferences. He also has significant research experience in collaboration with the First University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology.

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

Kontsas Konstantinos MD, PhD is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Cardiology at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." He further specialized, with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society, in Pulmonary Hypertension and Congenital Heart Diseases at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, where he subsequently worked as a registrar. Additionally, he specialized in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Cardiac Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland. He is a certified hypertension specialist by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and has expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques (Stress Echo, 2D strain, 3D Echo). He is a Scientific Collaborator and University Fellow at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and collaborates with Hygeia Group Clinics, Athens Medical Center, White Cross Athens, and the Gynecological Obstetric Surgical Center "Leto." Finally, he actively participates in Greek and international conferences through oral and poster presentations and attends seminars as part of his continuous education and professional development.

Specialist Cardiologist Koutras Dimitris maintains his private practice in Chalkida. He manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible care to meet each patient's needs. Services offered at his practice include: blood pressure Holter monitoring, Triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), arrhythmia management, and preoperative cardiological evaluation.

Dr. Papavasileiou Lida Pieretta is a Cardiologist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a Medical degree from the University of Rome TOR VERGATA, where she also completed her Doctoral Thesis. Dr. Papavasileiou has worked at TOR VERGATA Hospital and the Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu in Rome, as well as at Hygeia Hospital. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, utilizing her scientific expertise and experience, always focusing on the best possible care to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Liakopoulos Nikolaos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and has specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." Furthermore, he possesses seminar diplomas in the field of Prevention and Health Systems Management and is certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Health to perform cardiac ultrasounds. Alongside his private practice, he has been serving as a Cardiologist at the Rehabilitation Center "AROGI" since 2011. Drawing on extensive experience and knowledge in cardiology, he is qualified to diagnose and treat conditions such as arrhythmias, dizziness, blood pressure disorders and hypertension, tachycardia, and offers diagnostic examinations including cardiac and thoracic aorta Triplex, blood pressure Holter, rhythm Holter, and stress testing.

Dr. Midalkou Maria is a cardiologist and operates her private practice in Serres. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and, during her specialization, trained at the General Hospital of Didymoteicho (Internal Medicine Clinic), the General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" (Cardiology Clinic), and the University General Hospital of Ioannina (2nd Cardiology Clinic). Subsequently, she served as an Assistant Consultant B at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Serres. In her private practice, she manages cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention her expertise in Echocardiography and Heart Failure.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Cardiology Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with modern technological medical devices. The center's objective is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in an affordable, reliable manner, using only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the healthcare needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they assume responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Triantafyllis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Nea Psychiko. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina with further training in Echocardiography (stress echo, transesophageal studies, three-dimensional imaging) from the Hippocrates Hospital of Athens and the Educational Program of the International Academy of Medical Ultrasound in Berlin. In addition to his private practice, he is a Scientific Associate - Cardiologist at DTHKA "Hygeia" and head of the Stress Echo Department at the Central Athens Clinic. He has also collaborated with the Euroclinic of Athens, where he gained significant experience in performing stress echo and transesophageal echocardiographic studies. At his cardiology clinic and laboratory, he offers comprehensive and specialized cardiological examinations covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Ο Λιακατσίδας Κωνσταντίνος είναι Καρδιολόγος - Αρρυθμιολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Χαλάνδρι, από το Μάρτιο 2023. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (2006). Έχει ειδικευθεί στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία (2014) και στην Καρδιολογία (2015) στη Σουηδία, ενώ από το 2014 έχει ασχοληθεί εκτενώς και εξειδικευθεί στην κλινική αρρυθμιολογία και διαχείριση εμφυτεύσιμων καρδιακών συσκευών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Γκέτεμποργκ στη Σουηδία. Στο πλαίσιο της καρδιολογικής ειδίκευσης, ασχολήθηκε επί πολλών ετών με επείγουσα καρδιολογία, διερεύνηση και αντιμετώπιση κοινών καρδιολογικών νοσημάτων όπως στεφανιαία νόσο, καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, μυοκαρδιοπάθειες, βαλβιδοπάθειες, κολπική μαρμαρυγή, κα, αλλά και πιο σπάνιες παθήσεις όπως συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και κληρονομικές αρρυθμιογενείς παθήσεις (ARVC, Brugada, LQTS, CPVT). Μετά από περισσότερα από 8 χρόνια κλινικής απασχόλησης με το αντικείμενο της εξειδίκευσής του, σε ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα καρδιολογικά κέντρα της Σκανδιναβίας και πληθώρα διεθνών σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών sessions, κατέχει άρτια γνώση και μεγάλη εμπειρία στην εμφύτευση και παρακολούθηση όλων των μοντέρνων συστημάτων βηματοδότησης και απινίδωσης, με >1100 εμφυτεύσεις και >2500 παρακολουθήσεις ασθενών με καρδιακές συσκευές. Συνεργάζεται με όλες τις μεγάλες εταιρείες βηματοδοτών/απινιδωτών, όπως Medtronic, Abbott, Boston scientific και Biotronik, ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένος και στην εμφύτευση βηματοδότη χωρίς ηλεκτρόδιο - Medtronic Micra (>15 εμφυτεύσεων), His-bundle pacing (>30 εμφυτεύσεων) καθώς και υποδόριου απινιδωτή - S-ICD Emblem Boston Scientific (>10 εμφυτεύσεις). Μετά τη μετοικεσία του στην Ελλάδα, το Σεπτέμβριο του 2022, έχει γίνει συνεργάτης της Δ' Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής Επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας του Metropolitan General, καθώς και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του βηματοδοτικού τμήματος του ΙΑΣΩ Θεσσαλίας και της Κεντρικής Κλινικής Αθηνών. Από το Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 συνεργάζεται και με την Α' Καρδιολογική του ΙΑΣΩ Γενική Κλινική (Μαρούσι). Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο αντιμετωπίζονται συνήθη καρδιολογικά νοσήματα και διενεργούνται οι περισσότερες εξετάσεις γενικής καρδιολογικής φύσεως, όπως ηλεκτροκαρδιογράφημα, triplex, Holter ρυθμού (εώς 7 ημέρες) και πίεσης (24 ωρών). Στα πλαίσια της εξειδίκευσής του διερευνούνται και αντιμετωπίζονται επίσης διαφόρων τύπων αρρυθμιολογικές παθήσεις και διενεργούνται πιο ειδικές πράξεις όπως έλεγχος και προγραμματισμός βηματοδοτών, loop recorders και απινιδωτών. Λοιποί έλεγχοι, όπως τεστ κοπώσεως, stress echo, σπινθηρογράφημα μυοκαρδίου, μαγνητική καρδιάς, κ.α. που απαιτούν ειδικό τεχνικό και ελεγχόμενο περιβάλλον και συνήθως χρησιμεύουν στη διερεύνηση αρρυθμιολογικών παθήσεων διενεργούνται στις προαναφερθείσες συνεργαζόμενες κλινικές, ή κατ' επιλογή του ασθενούς.