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.

Daskalaki Kleio is a Neurologist. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Universita Di Roma "Tor Vergata" and has completed a Postgraduate Program in Neurophysiology. As part of her Specialty training, she served at G.N. Korgialeneio Benakeio Red Cross Hospital, and has also worked as a Registrar at the Agia Sophia Children's Hospital. The physician is a collaborator of the Pediatric Neurology Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and an External Collaborator Adult Neurologist at IASO General Clinic.

Η Σπανού Ιωάννα, MD, M.Sc., PhDc είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Νευρολόγος και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη του Νευρολογικού τμήματος του Πολυϊατρείου DOCTORHALL στην Καλλιθέα. Είναι Επιμελήτρια της Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας και Επιστημονική συνεργάτης του Ειδικού Ιατρείου Κεφαλαλγίας της Ά Πανεπιστημιακής Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών («Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο»). Έχει πραγματοποιήσει τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο «Κεφαλαλγίες» στο κλινικό τμήμα Α’ της Επείγουσας και Γενικής Νευρολογίας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου καθώς και στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Κεφαλαλγίας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτορας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), με θέμα της διατριβής «Το φαινόμενο Νocebo σε διάφορες νευρολογικές παθήσεις». Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης με τίτλο «Υπερηχογραφική Λειτουργική Απεικόνιση για την Πρόληψη και τη Διάγνωση των Αγγειακών Παθήσεων», από το Διακρατικό Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας, Università degli studi di Genova, με βαθμό «Άριστα». Ειδικεύθηκε στη Νευρολογία στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας και στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης καθώς και της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων, με βαθμό πτυχίου «Άριστα – Εννέα». Στο παρελθόν έχει βραβευτεί για την 1 η καλύτερη βαθμολογία στο Σχολείο Αεροπορικής Ιατρικής του Κέντρου Αεροπορικής Ιατρικής. Έχει επιτελέσει διδακτικό έργο τόσο σε προπτυχιακούς φοιτητές Ιατρικής κατά την μετεκπαίδευσή της στο κλινικό τμήμα Α’ της Επείγουσας και Γενικής Νευρολογίας καθώς και στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Κεφαλαλγίας του Αιγινητείου, όσο και σε μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Κλινική και Πειραματική Νευροχειρουργική» του ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει δημοσιεύσει σε έγκριτα ξενόγλωσσα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά, έχει συμμετάσχει με πολλές ανακοινώσεις και ομιλίες σε διεθνή και ελληνικά νευρολογικά συνέδρια, ενώ έχει διατελέσει ως reviewer σε έγκριτα ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Νευρολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας.

Mpageris Ioannis is a Neurologist who maintains private practices in Pedion tou Areos and Ilion. He holds a postgraduate specialization in Biomedical Acupuncture and a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. He completed his residency in psychiatry at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" and in neurology at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT," as well as in neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." There, he had the opportunity to train in conditions such as cerebrovascular strokes, dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, migraine, vertigo, polyneuropathies, and sleep disorders. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous medical seminars and conferences and has contributed to the development of medical research papers.

Makrina Mpouliou-Patrinou is a Neurologist who maintains her private practice in Eretria. She graduated from the Medical School of the Corps Officers Academy (SSAS) Thessaloniki in 2006, with particular clinical interest and participation in medical conferences. She obtained her Neurology specialty in 2019, with a special clinical and scientific focus on neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease, and parkinsonian syndromes.

Holder of a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health in 2013.

Scientific collaborator at the Medical Pisti Polyclinic in Nea Ionia.

She maintains a private practice in Kypseli and works as the Head Physician at the KAAU Agios Andreas Center in Nea Makri.

Kotzamani Dimitra MD, MSc, PhD is a Neurologist who has maintained a private practice in Heraklion, Crete since 2011. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Neurosciences from the same institution. In 2017, she was awarded a PhD with distinction from the same department, completing her dissertation on mechanisms of mitochondrial function and dysfunction related to neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, she has conducted research on the epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis in Crete and factors associated with the increased prevalence of the disease on the island. She specializes in the management of patients with migraine, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, vertigo, cerebrovascular strokes, and idiopathic tremor. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing personalized treatment tailored to the specific needs of each individual. The clinic is equipped with a modern Electroencephalography (EEG) unit for the investigation and management of patients with epilepsy, syncope episodes, and memory disorders. Finally, Dr. Kotzamani is an author in international scientific neurological journals, as well as journals related to molecular biology and neurochemistry, and a speaker at Neurological Conferences and medical events.

Gravani Akrivi is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras with a specialty in Neurology. She has worked as a Neurologist at the IKA Agios Alexios in Patras. At her practice, she manages cases across the entire spectrum of neurology, with a particular specialization in Parkinson's disease, dementia - Alzheimer's disease, and headache disorders.

Andreas Galanopoulos is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Pallini. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his undergraduate studies at the same institution. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Neurosciences, specializing in brain function systems. He has worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," the Mental Health Hospital of Chania, and the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon," and has participated in the scientific activities of the Neuroscience and Behavior Laboratory of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. To date, alongside his private practice, he is a physician at the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "Hygeia." Furthermore, he has been a speaker at numerous conferences primarily addressing Dementia and Parkinson’s disease and is an author of papers published in international and Greek scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the European Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Hellenic Neurological Society, and the Society of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.

Moustris Andreas is a specialist Neurologist. He collaborates with the Athens Medical Center and maintains a clinic in Melissia, Attica. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training at University College London (UCL), graduating with distinction from the Master of Science in Clinical Neurology program. He specialized in the full spectrum of movement disorders at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square, London), an international reference center for Neurology and movement disorders, where he trained in the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin (Botox) in neurological conditions. His Neurology specialization was completed at the First Neurological Clinic of the University of Athens (Aeginiteio Hospital) and at the 251 Air Force General Hospital. Ultrasound-guided administration of Botox is a central component of his therapeutic approach for the treatment of dystonias and spasticity. This technique allows for perfectly targeted delivery of the treatment, with high precision and maximum safety, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and minimizing adverse effects. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the European Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Queen Square Alumnus Association, and the Hellenic Neurological Society.

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).

Valkimadi Polytimi - Eleni is a Neurologist with a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree in Neurosciences from the Medical School of the University of Crete, which she completed with distinction. She specialized at the Neurological Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens. Additionally, she completed further training on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Movement Disorders of the Central Nervous System at the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group of King's College London on a scholarship. She has a significant body of published work and regularly participates in neurological conferences both in Greece and abroad. She is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society, the General Medical Council (UK), and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. Finally, she is specialized in Parkinson's disease, dementia - Alzheimer's disease, and memory disorders.

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.

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.

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.