Neurologists

Mouratidis Axilleas is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, and also serves as an External Collaborator at the rehabilitation center "Armonia." He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Serres and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." He has served as a co-investigator in a multicenter, double-blind study on Alzheimer’s disease. He has participated in conferences in Greece and abroad and has attended numerous seminars as part of continuous education and training. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and the Hellenic Neurological Society.

Dr. Kapsalakis Ioannis is a Neurologist with clinics in Nea Erythraia, Agia Paraskevi, Ampelokipoi, Argyroupoli, and Larissa. He has undergone postgraduate training in the United States, holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." The doctor has extensive experience in electroencephalography with mapping and in managing cases of dementia, as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, sleep studies, and memory testing. He has also handled numerous cases related to the treatment of headaches and chronic migraines. Furthermore, Neurologist Kapsalakis Ioannis has worked in several hospitals and served as a scientific collaborator at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" (2012) and at the Neurosurgery Clinic of the University of Thessaly. He is currently a treating physician at the "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society, the Panhellenic Association Against Epilepsy, and the American Academy of Neurology.

Kaponi Afroditi is a Neurologist, Director of the A' Neurological Clinic at Metropolitan General in Cholargos, and of the Electroencephalography and Brain Mapping Laboratory. She also maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Medical School, completed her Neurology specialization in Germany, and continued her training at the Neurological Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Medical Manager at the pharmaceutical company SERONO in the Multiple Sclerosis department and as a Registrar at the Neurological Clinic of Euroclinic Athens. She has had a particular focus on Electroencephalography and Multiple Sclerosis, accumulating over 20 years of experience. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Hellenic Society of Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology.

Η Βάγια Γιατράκου είναι Νευρολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη, στο πολυιατρείο TopMeds. Είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της Β' Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Ερρίκος Ντυνάν και εργάζεται ως νευρολόγος στο Ιατρείο Μνήμης Παγκρατίου για άτομα με Άνοια της Εταιρείας Alzheimer Αθηνών. Επιπλέον, απασχολείται ως νευρολόγος στο ανοιχτό πολυιατρειο των Γιατρών του Κόσμου. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και ειδικεύτηκε στη νευρολογία σε νοσοκομεία της Γαλλίας, της Ελβετίας και στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Στα ιδιαίτερα επιστημονικά της ενδιαφέροντα συμπεριλαμβάνονται τα νευροεκφυλιστικά νοσήματα και ειδικότερα η άνοια και οι νοητικές διαταραχές, όπου και έχει ενεργό ερευνητικό ρόλο με δημοσιεύσεις, συμμετοχές σε συνέδρια και κλινικές μελέτες.

Athina Zaxou is a Neurologist, maintaining a private practice in Ilisia and working as a Neurologist at HYGEIA Hospital. Since 2018, she has also been a scientific collaborator at the Special Clinic for "Vertigo and Balance Disorders" and at the Clinic for the treatment of disorders with botulinum toxin injections of the First Neurology Department of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and at the Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She completed her post-graduate training in the field of "Balance and Eye Movement Disorders" at the Neuro-otology Unit, Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, under a scholarship from the Hellenic Neurological Society. Finally, Dr. Zaxou is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Hellenic Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Dimisianos Nikolaos MD, PhD is a Neurologist with a private practice in Corfu. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Patras and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed his Neurology specialty at the University Hospital of Patras. He has worked as a Neurologist at the University Hospital of Patras, at the Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Center "Olympion" in Patras, at the General Hospital of Corfu, as well as at Salford Royal Hospital in Manchester, United Kingdom. The physician has an extensive scientific, authorship, and research portfolio, which includes: 32 presentations and communications at medical conferences, 24 publications in Greek and international medical journals, translations of medical texts from English, and participation as a researcher in 20 clinical studies. Additionally, he has participated in numerous medical conferences, workshops, and educational seminars in Greece and abroad. Finally, the physician is a member of the Corfu Medical Association, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the Hellenic Academy of Neuroimmunology, and the General Medical Council.

Η Καλλιγιάννη Μαριβίκη MD, MSc είναι Ειδική Νευρολόγος, γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης, όπου διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο. Εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης το 2006, από όπου και αποφοίτησε το 2012 με βαθμό Λίαν Καλώς. Το 2018 ολοκλήρωσε το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών «Νευροεπιστήμες» του τμήματος Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με βαθμό 8.15, ενώ η πτυχιακή της εργασία πάνω στην Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση βαθμολογήθηκε με άριστα 9.5. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στη Νευρολογία στην Νευρολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου, έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί άρτια στη διαχείριση μίας πλειάδας νευρολογικών περιστατικών, όπως αγγειακά εγκεφαλικά επεισόδια, άνοια, Πάρκινσον, Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση, ημικρανία και λοιπές κεφαλαλγίες, επιληψία, μυασθένεια, πολυνευροπάθειες, μυοπάθειες. Παράλληλα με το κλινικό της έργο, ασχολήθηκε ενεργά επί σειρά ετών με τη διδασκαλία των προπτυχιακών φοιτητών Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, τόσο διδάσκοντας στο μάθημα της Νευρολογίας 7ου εξαμήνου, όσο και εκπαιδεύοντας τους 6ο ετείς φοιτητές κατά την κλινική τους άσκηση. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος διεθνών και ελληνικών συνεδρίων με προφορικές παρουσιάσεις και posters. Επιπλέον, δημοσιεύσεις της υπάρχουν στο έγκριτο επιστημονικό περιοδικό «Νευροανοσολογία». Είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Νευρολογίας (ΕΑΝ) από το 2018, συμμετέχοντας τακτικά σε όλες τις εκπαιδευτικές δραστηριότητες του φορέα. Συμμετέχει τακτικά σε διεθνή προγράμματα Συνεχιζόμενης Ιατρικής Εκπαίδευσης (CME). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο από το 2022 στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης και στο Αρκαλοχώρι με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον για τις κεφαλαλγίες. Παραμένει πλήρως ενημερωμένη για όλες τις τρέχουσες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις και νέες θεραπείες για την ημικρανία και άλλες κεφαλαλγίες. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας, της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας (International Headache Society- IHS) και της Αμερικανικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας (American Headache Society- AHS). Συμμετέχει ενεργά στον Κλάδο Κεφαλαλγίας της Ελληνικής Νευρολογικής Εταιρείας και αποτελεί μέλος της ομάδας μελέτης GRASP (Greek Research Alliance for the Study of headache and Pain). Τέλος, είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Ηρακλείου και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Βρυξελλών και Βαλλονίας (Ordre de Medecins). Μιλάει άπταιστα ελληνικά, αγγλικά (Proficiency) και γαλλικά (DALF).

Deligiorgis Nikolaos is a Neurologist who maintains private practices in Piraeus (Choromobitou 194-196) and Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the same institution. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, vertigo, and migraines. Dr. Deligiorgis is specialized in Medical Acupuncture, which he has applied for over 10 years in the management of migraines and chronic pain. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator of the Neurology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and the Head of the Headache Clinic at the same hospital. Comprehensive neurophysiological assessments are conducted at the clinics, including Electromyography and Electroencephalography, as well as therapeutic botulinum toxin injections in cases of spasticity and chronic migraine. Home visits and the performance of Electromyography or Electroencephalography at home using portable computers are also available.

Diamantas Dimitrios MD is a Specialist Neurologist who maintains private clinics in Peristeri and Pallini. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany, with honors. He has specialized and worked in hospitals in England (Stoke on Trent General Infirmary, Newcastle General, Leeds University Hospital, Southend University Hospital) and Greece ("Sotiria", "Red Cross"). He is the Director of the 3rd Neurology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. Since 2008, he has been the chief clinical neurologist at the Athens Medical Center - Peristeri Clinic. Additionally, he serves as a visiting Director at hospitals in England such as Leeds University Hospital and Southend University Hospital (neurology clinic and stroke unit). He has been awarded by the American Neurological Association for his contribution to a stroke prevention program. He is specialized in the administration of botulinum toxin in the treatment of migraine. He is a member of the American Neurological Association, the European Federation of Neurological Societies, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Headache Society. He has served as a consultant for pharmaceutical companies for several years on matters of neurology and clinical drug research, as well as a speaker at neurological conferences and medical events. Finally, he is the author of clinical studies and papers presented at international and Greek scientific conferences.

Andravizou Athina, MD, MSc, PhD is a Neurologist with a private practice in Pylea, Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive disorders, memory, and neuropsychological assessment.

She holds a dual scientific qualification (Neurologist & Neuropsychologist) and extensive experience in the evaluation and follow-up of patients with:

• memory and attention disorders
• mild cognitive impairment & dementia
• vascular strokes & TIA
• multiple sclerosis
• headaches, dizziness, and neurological symptoms of unclear etiology.

She has completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Neuropsychology (University College London) and a doctoral dissertation focusing on cognitive decline and brain atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis.

Her approach is personalized, emphasizing:

• detailed clinical examination
• functional assessment of cognitive abilities
• clear communication with the patient and family.

Her goal is the substantive understanding of the problem and practical guidance, not merely prescription.

Triantafyllou Sokratis MD, PhD is a Neurologist and Military Physician with a private practice in Chaidari. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as from the Military School of Corps Officers. His training began at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases. He subsequently specialized in Neurology at the 2nd University Neurology Clinic of Attikon Hospital and the Neurology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. Currently, alongside his private practice, he serves as a Consultant Neurologist at the Neurology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the University General Hospital Attikon. Previously, he was the Chief Medical Officer of a Squadron in the 7th Amphibious Raider Squadron. He has also worked at Praxis Health Polyclinic and the private Metropolitan Clinic. Finally, it is noteworthy that he is a member of both Greek and European medical associations and has numerous publications in reputable scientific journals.

Xousos Dimitrios is a Neurologist and maintains his private practice in Glyfada. He holds a medical degree from the Universita Degli Studi di Bari Facolta di Medicina e Chirurgia in Italy and a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Notable is his specialization in dementia, vascular brain diseases, memory disorders, epilepsy, sleep disorders, headaches, and movement disorders.

Vasileiou Aristeidis is a Neurologist who maintains private practices in Marousi and Lavrio. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has specialized in Neurology at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi" and in the Stroke Unit in the United Kingdom at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK. In his private practice, he focuses on the prevention of vascular strokes, diagnosis and management of dementia (prevention, early diagnosis, memory testing), tremor, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders. He also deals with the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of migraines and other types of headaches, vertigo, epilepsy, as well as the investigation and management of chronic neuropathic pain, gait disorders, sleep, and vision disturbances. Furthermore, he specializes in the investigation and management of polyneuropathies and mononeuropathies (carpal tunnel syndrome, facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgia), diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases. He also handles cases with neurological manifestations in systemic diseases and depressive syndromes. The physician is certified for electronic prescribing, KEPA certificates, and conducts home visits. Additionally, he is contracted with the Directorate of Transportation and Communications of the Northern Sector for the medical examination of prospective drivers or for driving license renewals. Finally, he works with the Alzheimer’s Association of Athens as part of the program titled "Integration Program of the Marousi Day Center for Dementia with Municipal Units for the Elderly" and undertakes, within this framework, the clinical examination of populations over 60 years old, as well as the training of healthcare professionals of the Municipal Units on dementia-related issues.

Η Γιαννοπούλου Ρενάτα MD,MSc, PhDc είναι ειδική Νευρολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης στην ιδιωτική κλινική ‘’Creta InterClinic’’. Αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το Λεόντειο Λύκειο Νέας Σμύρνης και εισήχθη το 2010 στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, από όπου αποφοίτησε το 2016. Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος «Νευροεπιστήμες» του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με βαθμό «άριστα», ενώ η πτυχιακή της εργασία στα Ισχαιμικά Εγκεφαλικά Επεισόδια βαθμολογήθηκε με άριστα 10.Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου. Παράλληλα με το κλινικό της έργο, συνέβαλε ενεργά στην εκπαίδευση μεγάλου αριθμού φοιτητών κατά την κλινική τους άσκηση στη Νευρολογία. Τέλος, συμμετείχε ως ερευνήτρια σε κλινικές μελέτες τόσο στη νόσο Πάρκινσον, όσο και στην Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση. Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στην προχωρημένη νόσο Πάρκινσον και τις παρεμβατικές θεραπείες. Είναι συγγραφέας επιστημονικών άρθρων που δημοσιεύονται σε διεθνή περιοδικά και ανακοινώσεων σε εθνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια.Eπιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση βοτουλινικής τοξίνης (Botox, Dysport) για νευρολογικές παθήσεις όπως η Σπαστικότητα μετά από Αγγειακό Εγκεφαλικό Επεισόδιο, Κακώσεις του Νωτιαίου Μυελού ή λόγω Πολλαπλής Σκλήρυνσης, Αυχενική Δυστονία και Ημίσπασμο Προσώπου ή Βλεφαρόσπασμο. Στόχος της θεραπείας είναι η χαλάρωση των εμπλεκόμενων μυών, η μείωση του πόνου, των ακούσιων μυϊκών συσπάσεων και σπασμών. Με τον τρόπο αυτό βελτιώνει τη λειτουργικότητα, την κίνηση και την ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών.

Tsansizi Vasiliki is a Neurologist who has maintained a private practice in Ano Patissia since 1999. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Neurology at the Neurology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as at the Pathology Clinic of the General Prefectural Hospital of Lamia. Alongside her private practice, she serves as an Attending Physician at the Neurology Clinic of Euroclinic Athens, a Practitioner at the (former) IKA, and a member of the specialized medical corps responsible for the assessment of patient disabilities (KE.P.A. physician). Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.