Ophthalmologists

Ioannou Nikolaos is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in the Agioi Anargyroi area. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department of the Athens University General Hospital "Attikon" and is an affiliated physician with the Athens Eye Hospital clinic. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Gkartzios Xristos is an Ophthalmologist and maintains his private practice in Ioannina. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and continued his training in the United Kingdom at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Additionally, he holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. At his private practice, which he has been operating since 2010 to the present, he manages a wide range of cases using modern methods in a patient-friendly environment.

Dr. Vouvouras Thomas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova and completed his specialization in ophthalmology at Melissia General Hospital "Amalia Fleming" and the General Hospital "Red Cross". His private clinic is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and he provides a range of medical services including fundoscopy, refraction assessment, glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, macular examination, tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of foreign bodies from the eye and eyelids, myopia and astigmatism laser treatment, hypermetropia laser, presbyopia laser, keratoconus laser treatment, and surgical interventions for retinal detachment repair. Additionally, Dr. Vouvouras has performed a significant number of surgeries to treat ophthalmic conditions, including corneal transplantation, surgical restoration of obstructed lacrimal ducts (dacryocystorhinostomy), and ultrasound-assisted cataract surgery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gkolezakis Spyros is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Germany), specialized and further trained at the ophthalmology clinic of the Evangelical Hospital Mülheim, and a member of the European Ophthalmological Society FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He has a substantial record of surgical procedures in ophthalmology clinics in Germany (Mülheim, Moers, Bremen, Munich): *** Microsurgery of cataracts and management of their complications *** Treatment of myopia/astigmatism/presbyopia with premium intraocular lens implantation/laser *** Management of retinal detachment and other vitreoretinal diseases (such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, hemorrhages) *** Treatment of macular diseases (age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion). He maintains a private practice at Mavili Square and continues to serve as a permanent surgeon-collaborator at ophthalmology clinics in Bremen and Munich.

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

Kyrodimos Dimitrios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kaisariani. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou." Furthermore, he is specialized in Surgical Ophthalmology and possesses extensive experience in modern cataract surgical techniques and refractive surgery (laser correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism), pediatric ophthalmology, and diseases of the macula. He has significant professional experience, having collaborated with ophthalmological clinics and institutes, and currently manages a wide range of ophthalmic conditions in his private practice. Finally, he is distinguished by his eagerness for knowledge and continuous scientific advancement, with nearly uninterrupted participation in scientific conferences and further training alongside leading Ophthalmologists in Greece and abroad.

Lymperis Xaralampos is an Ophthalmologist, PhD candidate at the Medical Department of the University of Patras, and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical Department of the University of Patras and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the General Hospital "Agios Andreas" in Patras, and the University General Hospital "Attikon" in Athens. Additionally, he volunteered for one year in the imaging department of the Athens Eye Hospital, as well as at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" in Athens. He also collaborated with the European Board of Ophthalmology and served for one year as a rural doctor at a Health Center. Furthermore, he served for one year as an instructor in the pharmacy assistant department at public vocational training institutes and worked privately in Nafpaktos for a period. Finally, he participated in numerous conferences aimed at his professional development in the field.

Kokkaliaris Panagiotis is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Gkyzi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Eye Hospital. He has extensive experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and refractive procedures. He has served as Head of the Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinic at the Children’s Polyclinic of Athens - PIKPA and currently serves as Head of the Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinic at the Vyronas Health Center. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient, and it is possible to obtain insurance coverage for corrective glasses through EOPYY.

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.

Dr. Siganos Xaralampos, MD, PhD, is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion. He graduated from the English-speaking Medical School of Cairo University in 1987, earned a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology (MSc Ophthalmology) from the same School (1993), and obtained his Ophthalmology Specialty certification in Egypt and Greece following examinations (1993). In 1999, he was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine with "Excellent" honors. He completed three years of postdoctoral training abroad (1994-1997) and acquired a Fellowship specializing in Corneal Diseases & Transplantations. His professional career is marked by numerous significant milestones, including his directorship and responsibility for the Cornea Department and the Corneal Transplantation Unit at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion from 1998 to the present. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical School of the University of Crete. He performs surgical procedures covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology, employing the most advanced techniques. Notably, he is a pioneer in the management of Chemical Burns and is recognized nationwide for his expertise in Corneal Epithelial Stem Cell Transplantations as well as Amniotic Membrane Transplantations. In his private practice, he treats a wide range of cases, combining acknowledged scientific excellence with extensive experience and unquestionable professionalism.

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.

Toulia Paraskeui MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in ophthalmology. In her private practice, every patient, regardless of age, can receive information regarding optic neuropathies and their management. She provides services such as refractive assessment, fundoscopy, tonometry, glaucoma screening, cataract and macular degeneration evaluation, retinoscopy for refractive errors in children, and contact lens fitting. Additionally, working at the Athens Eye Clinic, the ophthalmologist has gained clinical and surgical experience in surgical cases while also focusing on pediatric ophthalmology and the management of diabetic eye disease using new techniques. To date, she has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, investing in the continuous education in her field of specialization. Finally, she was awarded first prize in the examinations for the trainee courses of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

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.

Ophthalmic Surgeon Mpozikas Dimitrios is a graduate with honors from the University of Siena, Italy, with an award-winning thesis on Retinoblastoma (intraocular tumor). The physician, with many years of experience in both clinical and surgical fields, provides his services at the eponymous center "Mpozikas Dimitrios - Standard Ophthalmological Center," where both emergency and chronic ophthalmic cases are monitored and treated, and a wide range of ocular minor surgeries are performed. The clinic is equipped with specialized devices for glaucoma and macular diseases assessment, such as OCT and Visual Fields. Additionally, the physician is a Scientific Collaborator with the glaucoma department of the Ophthalmology Clinic at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," as well as an External Collaborator of the Athens Eye Hospital Clinic for surgical procedures (cataract, myopia/hypermetropia laser, blepharoplasty, glaucoma, etc.).

Mpika Marina is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kapandriti. She is a Surgical Ophthalmologist graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and in Ophthalmology at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she received training in Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma at the University General Hospital "Attikon." She completed her rural service at the Filiatra Health Center and subsequently worked as a Resident Ophthalmologist at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, at the University General Hospital "Attikon," at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, as well as at the Pediatric Polyclinic of Piraeus. Moreover, she collaborates with ophthalmology clinics in Athens. She has participated in educational programs and international conferences, where she presented clinical research. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS), the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Athens Medical Association. Her practice covers the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with particular expertise in Myopia Laser treatment, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cataract Surgery.