Ophthalmologists

Kaltsos Konstantinos is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in ophthalmic surgery and myopia laser treatment. Dr. Kaltsos has worked in several hospitals in Greece and abroad, including AHEPA Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He has extensive experience in cataract and glaucoma surgery, laser vision correction, and diseases of the macula and retina. Furthermore, Ophthalmologist Kaltsos Konstantinos is a member of prominent medical associations and actively participates in seminars and conferences to remain continuously updated on advancements in his field and to provide the most modern services to his patients.

Kourti Persefoni is a Ophthalmic Surgeon, maintaining a private practice in Athens and serving as the Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Mitera Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as a scholar of the University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules Gonin in Switzerland and the 1st University Clinic of G. Gennimatas Hospital. She holds diplomas from the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology. She has been awarded, following examinations, the European Subspecialty Title in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (FEBO-SP) from the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), the European Strabismological Association (ESA), and the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS). She specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. She also worked at the Ophthalmology Clinic of "Agia Sophia" Children's Hospital. She has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, European, and international conferences. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with a particular specialization in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.

Tzenaki Maria is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a specialized ophthalmic surgeon. During her studies, she has worked at the Athens Polyclinic and the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." As a private practitioner, she has collaborated with "Hygeia" Hospital, the Athens Medical Center, Paleo Faliro Clinic, the Athenian Clinic, and Eyedayclinic. She has been a private ophthalmologist since 1990 in Paleo Faliro. Her areas of practice in her private clinic include general clinical ophthalmology, refractive assessment, fundus diseases, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, thyroid-related eye disorders, pediatric ophthalmological examinations, anterior segment surgery, refractive surgeries (correction of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia), and contact lens application.

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

Gkountis Xristoforos is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He is specialized in cataract microsurgery, refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using the latest generation laser technology, and in treatment with Collagen Cross Linking for keratoconus. He has served as a scientific collaborator at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. Finally, he performs surgical procedures at reputable hospitals and clinics, such as the "OMMA" Ophthalmology Institute of Athens and the Athens Refractive Laser Center.

Dr. Nikoleta Michailidou is a Ophthalmologist (Grade A) at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios", with extensive experience in cataract surgery and subspecialization in retinal surgery. She graduated from the School of Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2006 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Forensic and Forensic Psychiatry at the same university (expected completion in 2025).She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital "Agios Dimitrios" (2007–2013) and subsequently underwent advanced subspecialty training in Retinal Surgery at the Athens Eye Hospital (2017–2019). Since 2016, she has been serving as a Consultant in the National Health System of Greece and has performed over 5,500 cataract surgeries, demonstrating exceptional surgical expertise and clinical experience.Dr. Michailidou is recognized for her professionalism, commitment to continuous medical education, and patient-centered approach to ophthalmic care.

Marina Kardara is an Ophthalmologist and maintains her private practice in Galatsi. She manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of her Specialty, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Pantazis Dimitris MD, FEBO, DiSSO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private clinic in Marousi. He graduated in Medicine from Semmelweis University and specialized in Ophthalmology in Germany, at the University Clinic of Hamburg. He is surgically specialized in Laser procedures for the correction of myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, as well as in cataract surgeries. He holds the Greek and European Title of Ophthalmology Specialty (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology - FEBO) and has served as the scientific head of the ophthalmology department at the Athens Medical Center and the Ophthalmology department at the largest private multi-specialty clinic in Mykonos, the SEA Medical Health Clinic, for 9 years. He has completed the multi-year Swiss postgraduate program of the European Board for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology in Lugano, Switzerland, from which he obtained the title DiSSo (Diploma of Superior Specialist in Ophthalmology). Finally, he is accredited by the European School of Aviation Medicine of Lufthansa in Frankfurt as an aeromedical examiner for pilot licenses class II (PPL).

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained the Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, having previously specialized at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team led by the ophthalmology professor at Cornell University in New York, Mr. M. Tragakis, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specialization in Lasers (correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced laser device today and unique in Greece). He also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Diseases, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator of the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the "Ypapanti" Ophthalmology Clinic, the "OMMA" Ophthalmologic Institute, as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers at national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for younger colleagues.

Kardara Eugenia MD is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She holds a degree from the University of Debrecen in Hungary and is specialized in ophthalmic surgery at the Athens Anti-Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas." The doctor has worked in hospitals in Greece and abroad, such as "Erythros Stavros" and Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital clinic in India. She has extensive experience in the treatment of myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, glaucoma, hypermetropia, chalazion, color blindness, strabismus, macular degeneration, pterygium, and cataract. Ophthalmologist Kardara Eugenia provides services including blepharoplasty, myopia laser treatment, fundoscopy, refractive error assessment, glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, visual field testing, macular examination, retinoscopy for pediatric refractive errors, and tonometry. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international ophthalmology conferences with papers and presentations on the lacrimal system, thyroid eye disease and its management, as well as the surgical reconstruction of eyelid tumors.

Tsilivakos Xristos is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Piraeus since 1998. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He specializes in cataract surgery, myopia laser treatment, and glaucoma, while offering a wide range of services in his private practice, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Giagkou Georgios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Galatsi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in ophthalmology at the Athens General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". Through participation in numerous seminars and conferences, Dr. Giagkou ensures continuous updating on advancements in the field and provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of his patients in his private practice. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society, and the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance.

Kampesi Ourania is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She graduated with honors from the 2nd Arsakeio High School of Athens and studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing her mandatory rural service at the regional clinic of Elateia in the Amphikleia Phthiotida Health Center, she specialized in Ophthalmology at the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the Athens Eye Clinic. She worked as a Registrar at the Athens Eye Clinic and the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Currently, in addition to her private practice, she works as an Ophthalmologist at the Euroclinic for Children and the Bioclinic of Athens.

Georgopoulos Minas Md Pgdip Febo Frcophth Febos-Glaucoma is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, maintaining private clinics in Piraeus and Athens. He is a diplomate of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Great Britain (FRCOphth), having passed the requisite examinations. He holds the position of Director of the Glaucoma and Cataract departments at the Surrey and Sussex hospitals in the United Kingdom, specializing in Cataract surgery, myopia LASER treatments, Glaucoma, and anterior segment diseases. He is among the few ophthalmologists across Europe to have obtained the FEBOS-Gl title from the European Glaucoma Society (EUGS) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO). He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace (2009) and specialized in ophthalmology at hospitals in Great Britain, acquiring the Specialist Ophthalmologist title (2016). In 2016, he became a diplomate of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), excelling in examinations held in Paris, followed by subspecialty training in glaucoma surgery at Buckinghamshire hospitals (2016-17) and the world-renowned Queen Victoria Hospital (2017-18) as a Fellow in Glaucoma and anterior segment diseases. Since April 2018, he has served as the director of the Glaucoma and Cataract departments at Surrey and Sussex hospitals in Great Britain. Additionally, he was a Visiting Consultant at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital in London. In 2020, he graduated with distinction from his postgraduate studies in Refractive Surgery and Cataract under Professor Dan Reinstein, University of Ulster. He regularly attends and lectures at international conferences and symposia. With experience from thousands of surgeries, he has permanently returned to Greece, where he maintains a clinic in Piraeus and provides his expertise at affiliated clinics in Athens.

Vergados Athanasios is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private clinic in Ampelokipoi. Upon completing his medical studies, he specialized at the First University Ophthalmology Clinic (G. Gennimatas - KOFKA). In May 2014, he was awarded a PhD in Ophthalmology for his research project titled "Preperimetric lesions in pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. Subsequently, he further specialized in the United Kingdom at the second largest ophthalmologic hospital in Europe (Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre). Following his specialization, he was appointed Director of the Glaucoma Department at the James Paget University Hospital in the East Anglia region. In 2017, he moved to London, where he was appointed at Barts Health NHS Trust, the largest hospital complex in England. He worked as a glaucoma specialist at Whipps Cross University Hospital and was head of the Glaucoma and Emergency Department. He also served as the lead physician for glaucoma treatment at Newham University Hospital. He is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK), GMC (UK), UKEGS (member of the United Kingdom Glaucoma Society), BEECS (British Emergency Eye Care Society), British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society. Additionally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the European and Hellenic Glaucoma Societies.

Giannoulis Dimitrios MD, MSc, FEBO, PhDc is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Kalamaria. He completed the first year of his specialization at Trikala Hospital and continued his training at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of AUTH at AHEPA University Hospital. In 2019, he successfully passed the examinations for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma in Paris, earning the title of Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of AUTH and holds a master's degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, specializing in Biomedical Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Clinical Bioinformatics. He has specialized in Glaucoma by successfully completing the Postgraduate Fellowship Program at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of AUTH under the supervision of Professor Fotis Topouzis. He is a scientific collaborator of the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of AUTH, responsible for the clinical management of numerous cases and actively participating in various surgical procedures. He has contributed to research projects and the authorship of articles published in international scientific journals, as well as foreign-language books in the field of Ophthalmology. Additionally, he has participated as a speaker in Greek and international conferences. He is a member of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS), actively involved in its scientific committees. He is also a member of the Ophthalmological Society of Northern Greece, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA).

Krassas Georgios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Petroupoli. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in retinal diseases. He is an Associate of the First University Clinic of Athens, the Hypapanti Ophthalmology Clinic, and Athens Vision. His clinic is a modern facility covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmological conditions. Dr. Krassas manages refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), cataract, glaucoma, fundus diseases (vasculopathies, maculopathies, inflammations), dry eye syndrome and lacrimal apparatus disorders, and performs eyelid surgeries (chalazion, cysts, ectropion, entropion, nevi, etc.), surface eye diseases (pterygium, cysts, epiphora, traumas, etc.), as well as laser treatments for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Ο Δρανίδης Γεώργιος είναι Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι Διδάκτωρ και απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ξεκίνησε την ειδικότητα του στην Οφθαλμολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο του Κιλκίς στη συνέχεια στην πανεπιστημιακη κλινική του Γενικού νοσοκομείου "Παπαγεωργίου "και την ολοκλήρωσε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Θριάσειο» της Ελευσίνας.

Στη συνέχεια, μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στο τμήμα Κερατοειδούς - Διαθλαστικής Χειρουργικής και Οφθαλμοπλαστικής Χειρουργικής και Τράπεζας Οφθαλμών του Queen Victoria Hospital στο East Grinstead στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία.

Κατόπιν εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Βαρδινογιάννειο Εργαστήριο Μεταμοσχεύσεων και Μικροχειρουργικής του Οφθαλμού (Β.Ε.Μ.Μ.Ο) του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, υπό τον καθηγητή

Ι. Παλλήκαρη, εμπνευστή της μεθόδου LASIK για την διόρθωση των διαθλαστικών σφαλμάτων- μυωπία,αστιγματισμος,υπερμετρωπία και στην διορθωση της πρεσβυωπίας, καθώς και του κερατοκωνου.

Επίσης, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Μ. Βρετανία στη χρήση βοτουλινικής τοξίνης για την εξάλειψη των ρυτίδων του προσώπου και τη θεραπεία του βλεφαρόσπασμου καθώς και στην εφαρμογή ενέσιμων σκευασμάτων υαλουρονικού οξέος για την εξάλειψη των ρυτίδων και ουλών του προσώπου.

Ο ιατρός ασχολείται με την αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων της ωχράς κηλίδας (ωχροπάθειες υγρού και ξηρού τύπου και διαβητικό οίδημα της ωχράς ή μετά από θρομβώσεις), με την χορήγηση των νέων αντιαγγειογενετικών παραγόντων (αντι - VEGF) και lasers. Στο πλήρως εξοπλισμένο οφθαλμολογικό ιατρείο του, δραστηριοποιείται σε όλο το φάσμα της Οφθαλμολογίας. Διαθέτει ειδικό εξοπλισμό για τη διάγνωση και παρακολούθηση όλου του φάσματος των Οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων.΄Εχει πολυετή εμπειρία( σε Ελλάδα και Ηνωμένο βασίλειο) στην διόρθωση μυωπίας, υπερμετρωπίας και αστιγματισμού με Laser (LASIK - PRK), καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων του κερατοειδούς - όπως του κερατόκωνου- με την επέμβαση Cross - Linking. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην χειρουργική αφαίρεση του καταρράκτη με φακοθρυψία και στην ένθεση ειδικών ενδοφακών (τωρικών) για την διόρθωση υψηλών αμετρωπιών (πολύ μεγάλης μυωπίας και αστιγματισμού).Διαθέτει αξιόλογη ερευνητική εμπειρία αποτελούμενη από συμμετοχές σε σε συνέδρια και workshops στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και συγγραφή πολλών επιστημονικών εργασιών.Διαθέτει αξιόλογη ερευνητική εμπειρία αποτελούμενη από συμμετοχές σε σε συνέδρια και workshops στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και συγγραφή πολλών επιστημονικών εργασιών.

Τέλος, ο ιατρός είναι μέλος της European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, της Ελληνικής Οφθαλμολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ενδοφακών και Διαθλαστικής Χειρουργικής, του European Board of Ophthalmology, αλλά και του British Medical Council.

Το ιατρείο διαθέτει τον εξής εξοπλισμό:

OCT- Οπτική τομογραφία συνοχής

Oπτικά πεδία - Αυτόματο περίμετρο

Ψηφιακή φωτογραφία βυθού του οφθαλμού

Αυτόματο κερατοδιαθλασίμετρο

Τοπογραφία κερατοειδούς

Σχισμοειδής λυχνία

Αυτόματο φακόμετρο

Πίνακας οπτοτύπων

Παχυμετρία κερατοειδούς

Τονόμετρο Goldmann

Δοκιμαστικοί σκελετοί- ενηλίκων και παιδιών

Ειδικός εξοπλισμός για παιδοοφθαλμολογικό έλεγχο

Kouri Maria is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has many years of experience and up-to-date scientific training both in Greece and abroad, having been trained by leading experts in the fields of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Following this international experience, she acquired comprehensive knowledge of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods in ophthalmology. She is involved in a wide range of ophthalmological services, from preventive screening and diagnosis to treatment and long-term monitoring of eye health. She believes that every patient is unique and deserves personalized and sincere care, with respect, consistency, and genuine concern. Her goal is to help every individual enjoy clear vision and healthy eyes with confidence and assurance.