Internists

Paulopoulou Despoina is a Specialist Pathologist with a private practice in Piraeus. The physician provides high-level specialized medical services, understanding the needs of each patient with the aim of offering the best possible care. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of diseases comprising metabolic syndrome (dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes mellitus, obesity), as well as in the prevention of their complications. Additionally, she monitors chronic diseases across the full spectrum of pathology, treats infections and other febrile illnesses, schedules preventive check-ups according to the individual’s and family history, and administers vaccinations to adults. She also undertakes the issuance of certificates and approvals for sports and driving. She holds a Master’s Degree in Palliative Care for Chronically Ill Patients and is a Certified BLS/AED Instructor. Alongside her professional career, the physician is engaged in teaching, writing, and research activities. She regularly participates in domestic and international conferences to stay continuously informed about developments in her medical field and delivers educational lectures aimed at informing and raising awareness among the public on health issues.

Η Εβίτα (Παρασκευή) Φράγκου είναι Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Μαρκόπουλο. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, και τον Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (Masters of Science in Internal Medicine) από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου του Εδιμβούργου, στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (with Distinction). Εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή στη Λοιμωξιολογία με βαθμό “Άριστα”, στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, για την οποία έλαβε υποτροφία από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών (ΙΚΥ). Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία τόσο σε πανεπιστημιακά νοσοκομεία του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, όσο και στη Δ’ Πανεπιστημιακή Παθολογική Κλινική του ΠΓΝ “ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ”. Από το 2018, που ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Παθολογίας, μέχρι και το 2021 διετέλεσε Ακαδημαϊκή Υπότροφος και Επιστημονική Συνεργάτης στη Μονάδα Λοιμώξεων της Δ’ Πανεπιστημιακής Παθολογικής Κλινικής, ενώ από το 2021 μέχρι και το 2024 διετέλεσε Επιμελήτρια Β’ στη Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Εντατικής Θεραπείας (ΜΕΘ) του ΓΝΑ “Ο Ευαγγελισμός”. Από το 2014 είναι μέλος του Βασιλικού Κολλεγίου Ιατρών του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (Member of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom, MRCP UK).Tο 2024 εκλέχθηκε στη επιτροπή (executive committee) της Ευρωπαϊκής ομάδας μελέτης για τους αναπνευστικούς ιούς (ESCMID Study Group For Respiratory Viruses, ESGREV) της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Κλινικής Μικροβιολογίας και Λοιμωξιολογίας (ESCMID). Εκτός από την ερευνητική και κλινική εκπαίδευσή της στις Λοιμώξεις, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί σε πολλούς άλλους τομείς της παθολογίας όπως η καρδιαγγειακή παρακολούθηση ανθρώπων που ζουν με τον HIV, η ηπατολογία, τα μεταβολικά νοσήματα και η αρτηριακή υπέρταση. Διδάσκει σε προπτυχιακούς και μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του Αγγλόφωνου Τμήματος Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Τέλος έχει συμμετάσχει στη συγγραφή περισσότερων από 60 δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά και σε 7 Ελληνικά και ξένα ιατρικά συγγράμματα.

Arampatzi Klairi is an Internal Medicine specialist with private practices in Athens and Glyfada. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, specialized in Internal Medicine, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University and clinical research experience at the Medical School of Harvard University. She works as an attending physician at the 2nd Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. A primary focus of the physician is the prompt and immediate response to patients' needs. She successfully combines a highly empathetic approach with thorough and excellent clinical evaluation, while ensuring the prospective monitoring of case progress. She considers prevention a fundamental component of medical practice and therefore always dedicates time to provide clear guidance to patients on relevant issues.

Panagiotakopoulos Andreas MD is a Military Physician and a graduate of the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (ΣΣΑΣ). He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine. Initially, he trained in the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and subsequently completed his specialty at the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Currently, he is a specialist internist at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and is the scientific director of the Internal Medicine Department at the VITAE Polyclinics in Perissos, where he also maintains his private practice.

Gogalis Theodoros is a Specialist Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He specialized at the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon" and has served as the responsible physician at the Outpatient Diabetes Clinic of the 2nd Pathology Department of the same hospital. Concurrently, he is a Consultant at the Oncology Department of the General Health Clinic Melathron - TYPET, Consultant at the Kypseli Therapeutic Center, and Scientific Collaborator at Iaso General. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Platis Ioannis is a Internist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He is specialized in Emergency Medicine, possessing certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), as well as the online certification NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Currently, he serves as Registrar in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Mitera" Hospital. Previously, he worked as an assistant Registrar B at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria", and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Department of the University Pathology Clinic of the same hospital. Finally, he manages cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular focus on hypertension and diabetes.

Xristaki Sofia is a Pathologist, Deputy Director of the Clinic of Pathology and Clinical Immunology at Euroclinic Athens, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in cases of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and immunology, and has been trained and worked in several hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Dewsbury General Hospital in Leeds, England. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of her patients. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).

Prentza Vasiliki is a Pathologist - Diabetologist who maintains private clinics in Haidari and Aspropyrgos. She holds a Ph.D. from the Medical School, a Master's Degree in "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity," and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Vasiliki completed her specialization in Pathology at the 2nd Pathology Department of the General Regional Hospital of Western Attica and at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She has specialized in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of diabetic patients, having trained at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of Hippocrates Hospital of Athens. During her career, she has worked as a Specialist Physician in the Health Committees of the Centers for Disability Certification (KE.P.A.) and in the Emergency Department of "Hygeia" Hospital. In her clinic, she provides comprehensive information and education to patients on issues related to diabetes complications, diabetic nutrition, insulin therapy, as well as the prevention and management of hypoglycemia. She also treats a wide range of conditions, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, triglycerides, hypertension, and cholesterol. She has published articles in international scientific journals and participates in educational lectures for local groups and associations, as well as conferences on Pathology and Diabetology in Greece and abroad. She also contributes articles to newspapers and health-related magazines.

Foteinos Xaralampos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Charles University in Prague and holds an ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification. He specialized in Pathology at the Academic Teaching Hospital of Duisburg, Germany, as well as at the 3rd Pathology Clinic of Korgialeneio - Benakeio N.E.E.S in Athens. Additionally, he serves as an External Collaborator at the Pathology - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Metropolitan General. Throughout his professional career, he has acquired valuable work experience by working in numerous hospitals in Germany and the United Kingdom. Finally, as part of his continuous education, the doctor regularly attends conferences to stay informed on topics related to pathology.

O Χούπας Παναγιώτης είναι ιατρός με ειδικότητα Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Τα ενδιαφέροντά του επεκτείνονται σε όλο το κλινικό φάσμα της νοσολογίας, με παράλληλη έμφαση στην πρόληψη. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή Πάτρας, ειδικεύτηκε στο Νοσοκομείο «Κοργιαλένειο-Μπενάκειο» (Ν.Ε.Ε.Σ) και έχει δεκαετίες κλινικής εμπειρίας στο ελεύθερο επάγγελμα. Είναι σύμβουλος ιδιωτικών ασφαλιστικών εταιρειών, τόσο στον τομέα της εκτίμησης κινδύνου, όσο και σε εκείνον των αποζημιώσεων, και μέλος του Ειδικού Σώματος Ιατρών του ΕΦΚΑ με αρμοδιότητες στις υγειονομικές επιτροπές των ΚΕΠΑ (Κέντρων Πιστοποίησης Αναπηρίας). Λόγω της φύσης των επαγγελματικών του αυτών καθηκόντων, αλλά και των γενικότερων επιστημονικών αναζητήσεών του, έχει ασχοληθεί ιδιαίτερα με την ορθή άσκηση της Ιατρικής (Evidence-based Medicine), με την Επιδημιολογία, την Ιστορία και τη Φιλοσοφία της Ιατρικής, τη Βιοηθική και την Ιατρική Δεοντολογία. Είναι απόφοιτος του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Ιστορία, Ηθική και Κοινωνιολογία της Ιατρικής» του Εργαστηρίου Ιστορίας της Ιατρικής και Ιατρικής Ηθικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει έντονη συγγραφική δραστηριότητα και έχει εκδώσει το βιβλίο «Αόρατοι εχθροί — Λοιμώξεις, επιδημίες & Πανδημίες. Η μεγάλη ιστορία τους μέσα από μικρές ιστορίες». (Εναλλακτικές εκδόσεις, Ιούλιος 2024, ISBN: 978-960-427-253-2). Έχει δεκάδες εργασίες και ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά και συνέδρια. Η πλέον πρόσφατη:Clinical Immunology (246) 2023 109218: “Early prediction of COVID-19 outcome using Artificial Intelligence Techniques and only six hematological indices”. Αρθρογραφεί ανελλιπώς σε γραπτό και διαδικτυακό τύπο δημοσιεύοντας ενημερωτικά ιατρικά άρθρα για τον μη ειδικό, και είναι ενεργός στα κοινωνικά δίκτυα όπου αναρτά θέματα σχετικά με τη δημόσια υγεία, την προληπτική ιατρική, και τις συνήθεις νοσολογικές οντότητες. 

Dr. Ntouna Katerina is a Pathologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She specializes in the prevention, effective diagnosis, and management of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is undoubtedly a major scourge of the modern lifestyle. Therefore, its timely and effective diagnosis will prevent the occurrence of potential complications. More specifically, this begins with recording the patient's anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI calculation, waist circumference), blood pressure regulation, and lipid profile (HDL-LDL cholesterol, triglycerides). She also specializes in the therapeutic management of patients with diabetes mellitus. Emphasis is placed on the early diagnosis of diabetes-related complications that may arise, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, as well as early atheromatosis. The latter is primarily responsible for the development and manifestation of cardiovascular events. Finally, the proper management of diabetic ulcers is crucial. The goal is to achieve optimal glycemic control in diabetic patients through the provision of specialized diets, nutritional counseling, self-monitoring diaries, and education on the correct use of insulin pens. It is noteworthy that home-based education by specialized personnel is available without any financial burden.

Kalliampakos Dimitris is a Military Doctor – Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Simultaneously, he serves as the Deputy Director at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of "HYGEIA" (building 2). He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Subsequently, he served for several years as an attending physician at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 Military Hospital of Athens while also working for 8 years at the emergency outpatient medical company "SOS IATROI." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and is a regular member of the Hellenic Diabetology Society. He has extensive experience in managing infections, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, rheumatic diseases, chronic systemic diseases, geriatric patients, as well as home-based emergency outpatient care. Finally, preventive medicine is thoroughly practiced in the private clinic, where rapid tests, electronic prescription, electrocardiogram, and spirometry are performed.

Maria Papamixail MD, PhD is a Pathologist and has maintained a private practice in Kolonos since 2003. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with distinction in her doctoral dissertation titled: "Clinical, ultrasonographic, and laboratory study of thyroid diseases in Greece." Subsequently, she completed her specialty training in Pathology for two years at the Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund (NIMTS) and for three years at the Third University Pathology Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital. In 2005, she obtained a General Medicine certificate. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous medical conferences, with her presentations published in some of these as well as in the medical press.

Dr. Kavaratzis Kyriakos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and has maintained a Private Practice in Alexandroupolis since 2008. He graduated from the Medical School of Plovdiv University and obtained the title of Specialist in Internal Medicine after completing his specialization at the State and A University Internal Medicine Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, the outpatient clinic for diabetes and obesity, and a concurrent 3-month training in Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiology, and the Emergency Department. Simultaneously, he has worked as a Specialist in Internal Medicine at I.K.A. Alexandroupolis for 2 years, for 4 years at K.A.P.I. Alexandroupolis, and for 1 year at the Migrant Center in Komotini.

Kokkoris Mixail is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. The doctor specialized in major hospitals in Athens, such as the General State Hospital of Nikaia, the 417 Military Healthcare Foundation (NIMTS), and the Red Cross Hospital. He has gained significant professional experience, having worked for many years as a Specialist Pathologist at the 417 Military Healthcare Foundation (NIMTS), at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," and at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." He has also served as Head of the Diabetes Clinic at the Athens Polyclinic and as Head of the Cardiology ICU at the Therapeutics Department in Athens. In his practice, he offers a wide range of services, personalized to the needs of each patient.

Xristoforidis Triantafyllos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Serres. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Serres and the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. Alongside his private practice, he is responsible for the Chronic Disease Unit at the Kostopouleios Shelter. Finally, he is a member of the Serres Medical Association and has attended numerous conferences in Greece and abroad.

Gkamprela Eleana is a Pathologist, maintains a private practice in Kallithea, and is the Deputy Director of the Pathology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a postgraduate specialization in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. She specialized at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of EKPA at the General Hospital "Hippocrateio" and in major hospitals in England (NHS Trust). During the same period, after passing the examinations, she became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of England. Additionally, she has specialized in Hepatology and holds a corresponding diploma from the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver. For several years, she worked at the General Hospital "Hippocrateio" as a scientific collaborator of the Hepatology Clinic. She is also an external associate of the 2nd Pathology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center" and is a certified trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Advanced Life Support - Basic Life Support). Finally, she has a significant scientific portfolio consisting of numerous studies, publications, and presentations.

Tsolakis Dimitrios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Milan, Italy, and completed his specialty training in Pathology at the General Hospital "Elpis". Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is also affiliated with the private clinic “Metropolitan”. Since 2007, he has consistently attended conferences, workshops, and annual seminars aimed at thorough training and continuous professional development in his field of expertise.