Neurologists

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 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).

Zouroudi Sofia is a Neurologist with a private practice in Ioannina. She holds a degree and a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. As part of her specialization, she has worked at the University Hospital of Ioannina and the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi". She serves as the scientific director of the Neurology Clinic at the multidisciplinary clinic "Medical Epirus," and she also works as an hourly-paid instructor at the Technical Vocational School (TEE) of Ioannina under OAED and at the IEK of Ioannina. Additionally, Dr. Zouroudi has published articles in scientific journals and, in pursuit of continuous professional development, she has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars.

Avramidis Pantelis-Aris MD, MSc is a Specialist Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After completing his studies, he specialized in academic hospitals in Germany, where he worked with the full spectrum of neurological disorders. In 2019, he obtained the specialty title in Neurology. Subsequently, he worked as a Senior Registrar (Oberarzt) in the Vascular Diseases Unit (überregionales Stroke Unit) and the Neurosonography Laboratory. In 2022, he received certification for performing ultrasounds of extracranial and intracranial vessels from the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) and for performing ultrasounds of peripheral nerves and muscles from the German Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN). Since 2024, he has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki, where Neurosonography examinations (Triplex of carotid and cerebral vessels, ultrasound of peripheral nerves and muscles) and Neurophysiological assessments (Electromyography, Nerve Conduction Studies) are conducted. Since 2024, he has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki, where Neurosonography (Triplex of carotids and cerebral vessels, ultrasound of peripheral nerves and muscles) and Neurophysiological assessments (Electromyography, Nerve Conduction Studies) are performed.

Iliana Vlaxou is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Corfu. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Gdansk, Poland, and completed her specialization at the Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Ioannina. The doctor is certified in the electronic prescription system and authorized to issue referrals for laboratory tests. She is also affiliated with the Directorate of Transport and Communications of Corfu for the issuance of health certificates for drivers and driver candidates. Her practice is equipped with the latest generation 3-channel Dantec Keypoint Focus (Workstation) electromyograph for performing electromyography and electroneurography. The purpose of her practice is the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, the improvement of patients' quality of life, and providing service with respect for the individual.

Maria Maili MD, MSc, PhDc is a Neurologist and the Scientific Director of the neurology department at the CENTRAL MEDICAL PARK polyclinic in Kallithea, where she maintains a private practice.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in "Clinical Neurophysiology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as the ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.

She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She completed her specialty in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Leros, and in Pathology at the General Hospital of Rhodes "Andreas Papandreou."

Currently, she collaborates scientifically with Metropolitan Hospital (Stroke Intensive Care Unit - Emergency Department) and the 2nd Neurology Clinic of the General University Hospital "Attikon."

Previously, she worked in the emergency department and the internal medicine sector at the General Clinic of Dodecanese "Euromedica."

She participates with scientific papers in international and Greek medical conferences and systematically follows scientific developments in the field of Neurology, both in Greece and abroad.

She is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society.

Nasis Georgios is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. His training and completion of specialty took place at the Neurology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Shareholders' Fund (NIMTS). Currently, he is the Scientific Director of the Neurology Department at the Central Clinic of Athens and the Mental Health Unit for patients with end-stage dementia INIMA Megara. He is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, his practice addresses a wide range of conditions, including headaches - dizziness, vertigo, cerebrovascular accidents, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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.

Lykomanos Dimitrios is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kamatero. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the Military Officers' Academy (SSAS) and is specialized in Neurophysiology at the University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a registrar at the Neurology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. As part of his continuous professional development, he keeps abreast of advancements in his field and participates in national and international medical conferences, where he presents scientific papers. In his practice, he provides high-quality services for a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, headaches, vertigo, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myopathies, neuralgias, as well as dystonia, idiopathic tremor, and restless legs syndrome. Finally, the physician performs specialized examinations such as electroencephalography and electromyography.

Manousis Nikolaos is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Neurology - Psychiatry and subsequently pursued further specialization in Clinical Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology. His extensive and broad clinical psychiatric experience has enabled him to manage anxiety, mood, psychotic disorders, alcoholism, and other conditions. In addition to the diagnostic and therapeutic management of psychotic and mood disorders (such as unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, etc.), he has worked extensively with alcoholism, particularly in conducting alcohol aversion tests. Furthermore, he has been involved in the training of clinical psychologists and social workers. He has participated in numerous scientific committees and has been highly regarded and trusted by distinguished psychiatrists and university professors from the University of Athens. Within his professional responsibilities, he has served initially as a department head, then as deputy director, and since 1998 as the Scientific Director of the Galini Psychiatric Clinic, a position he held until recently.

Parisis Dimitrios is a Neurologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a PhD from the 2nd University Neurology Clinic of the same university. Additionally, he obtained a specialty title in Neurology and completed further training in Clinical Neurophysiology at the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery in London. Specifically, he has extensively worked with electroencephalography, evoked potentials (visual, somatosensory, brainstem), transcranial magnetic stimulation, and Electromyography. Currently, in his practice, he performs and interprets Electroneurophysiological studies covering the diagnosis of all peripheral nervous system disorders, such as root disorders in cervical and lumbosacral spine diseases, neuropathies, myopathies, and neuromuscular junction disorders. Furthermore, the single-fiber Electromyography technique is available, contributing to the reliable diagnosis of myasthenic syndromes. Finally, the physician has a scientific body of work comprising approximately 120 publications, many of which have been published in reputable international medical scientific journals.

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.

Mixail Theofanidis is a Neurologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree from the Democritus University of Thrace and has extensive experience in depressive disorders and alcoholism, the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, spinal diseases, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. He serves as the Scientific Director at the Psychiatric Clinic "Agios Antonios" and completed his specialization at the 3rd University Neurology Clinic, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou." He is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and the Hellenic Neurological Society, offering specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients at his private practice.

Dellaporta Dionysia is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Analipsi, Thessaloniki. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna in Italy and completed a postgraduate program in Health Unit Management at the Open University of Rome. She specialized in Neurology and possesses a certification in Medical Acupuncture. She works at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Society and also runs an electrophysiology laboratory and acupuncture clinic. Finally, her practice is co-located with Pulmonologist Nikolaos Chavouzis.