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.

Vraxnos Nikolaos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, maintaining a private practice in Corinth. He holds a degree and a Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Rome, La Sapienza. Subsequently, he completed his specialization in Internal Medicine and trained as a Pathologist at the Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus. He has also undergone further training in Diabetes Mellitus. He is currently a member of the Medical Association of Corinth as well as the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

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.

Katoglou Athina is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Drosia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she is currently a PhD candidate with a dissertation topic: "Significance of hyaluronic acid levels in monitoring changes in hepatic fibrosis during the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C." She obtained her specialty in pathology at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," during which she performed a large number of liver elastographies in the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the same hospital. Additionally, she has worked as an assistant in the dialysis unit and in the duty shifts of the General Clinic "Galenos," as well as serving as a clinical sign language instructor for dental students. Finally, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences, attended professional seminars for her continuous education, and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.

Petroulaki Eleutheria has been a Pathologist since 1996 and has maintained a private practice in Ilisia since 2012. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pathology at the 2nd University Clinic of Hippokration General Hospital of Athens and at the General Hospital of Chania. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Hepatology School of the Hellenic Society for the Study of the Liver and possesses extensive clinical experience in managing hepatological cases. Moreover, she deals with the management of everyday medical practice issues as well as the monitoring of chronic diseases. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society for the Study of the Liver, and the Hellenic Medical Society for Obesity.

Ο Νικόλαος Ζακυνθινάκης-Κυριακού είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητας Παθολογίας στα Ιωάννινα εργάστηκε σε νοσοκομεία του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου για 10 έτη αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση οξέων και χρόνιων παθολογικών νοσημάτων. Το ιδιαίτερο επιστημονικό του ενδιαφέρον εστιάζει στη μεταβολική ιατρική, τον σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, την παχυσαρκία, τη δυσλιπιδαιμία, την πρόληψη καρδιαγγειακών νοσημάτων, την ιατρική της άσκησης και την εξατομικευμένη βελτίωση της υγείας μέσω αλλαγών στον τρόπο ζωής. Στο ιατρείο του παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη παθολογική φροντίδα, μεταβολικό έλεγχο, αξιολόγηση σωματικής σύστασης και καθοδήγηση βασισμένη στις αρχές της προληπτικής ιατρικής και της ιατρικής του τρόπου ζωής (lifestyle medicine).Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές  στο University of Leicester-UK, με εκπαίδευση στη σύγχρονη διαχείριση του σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, τις ενέσιμες θεραπείες, την παχυσαρκία, τις επιπλοκές του διαβήτη, τη φροντίδα ηλικιωμένων ασθενών και την εφαρμοσμένη κλινική έρευνα. Παράλληλα έχει παρακολουθήσει μεταπτυχιακές ενότητες στο αντικείμενο της Ιατρικής της Άσκησης και του Αθλητισμού και της Διατροφής (Sports & Exercise Medicine and Nutrition) στο University of Kent-UK, Διαθέτει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στην Ορεινή Ιατρική και τη Νόσο Υψομέτρου (Diploma in Mountain Medicine) στο Nepal και συνεχίζει την ακαδημαϊκή του ενασχόληση με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Άσκηση, την Εργοσπιρομετρία και την Αποκατάσταση. Είναι μέλος της νέας γενιάς παθολόγων που συνδυάζουν την κλασική εσωτερική παθολογία με τις σύγχρονες επιστήμες της μεταβολικής υγείας, της άσκησης και της πρόληψης, με στόχο τη μακροχρόνια βελτίωση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής των ασθενών.

Mpaniotis Ioannis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Bucharest and completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Giannitsa and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios." Additionally, after two years of training, he obtained certification in Medical Acupuncture and has undergone further training at the Hospital of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Beijing and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. From 2007 to 2013, he provided services as a Specialist Pathologist at the IKA Pylis Axiou in Thessaloniki, as a medical examiner at the Naval Retirement Fund, the Hotel Workers' Fund (TAXY), as well as in private clinics in Thessaloniki. Currently, he volunteers at the KAPI centers of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, examining and providing services to the vulnerable elderly population. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Society of Pathology and other medical associations.

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.

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.

Greka Athina is a Specialist Pathologist - master in Nutrition - master in Gerontology. She maintains private practices in Kypseli and Oropos. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Emergency Prehospital Medicine" from the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Center (EKAV). Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Gerontology from the European University Cyprus and a master's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Studies, Pearson Assured, from the United Kingdom. The doctor regularly attends and contributes papers to numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, as part of her ongoing professional development, and has authored articles in general interest magazines on health topics. It is noteworthy that she has been awarded by the Athens Medical Association for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic, by EKEPY for training and voluntary involvement in the Emergency Medical Teams for urgent situations of the Athens Medical Association, and has received honorable mention for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic. Ms. Greka is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center and a volunteer doctor with Doctors of the World. Her clinics address issues of general pathology and provide solutions for vulnerable cases. Moreover, both emergency and scheduled cases of general pathology are managed, with an emphasis on health prevention, combining therapeutic treatment with exercise and nutrition, tailored to existing comorbidities, on an individualized and case-by-case basis.

Dr. Xouzouris Ilias is an Internist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds EKAE - OAKA certification for pre-competition athlete screening. He completed his specialty in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General State Hospital of Athens. He has served as a family physician for IKA for a decade. Finally, Dr. Xouzouris is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Eirini Avgoustou is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. She serves as an Attending Physician at the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at HYGEIA Hospital, while also running a private practice in Agia Paraskevi.

She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, from which she graduated with Honors (“Excellent”). She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at “Georgios Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens. She has also worked in hospitals abroad (Hôpital Erasme – Brussels, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve – Montpellier) and has received further training in Arterial Hypertension.

The physician’s primary focus is the prompt management of patients’ conditions, guided by a compassionate and understanding approach, thorough clinical examination, and the formulation of individualized treatment plans. Finally, she consistently dedicates time to prevention and screening.

Dr. Margouta Anastasia is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She holds a Doctorate and a Master's Degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Margouta specializes in hypertension and diabetes mellitus, the holistic management of obesity, as well as stress. She has worked for many years in university hospitals in Greece and abroad. The services she provides include: regulation and monitoring of blood pressure with 24-hour recording using a high-precision Holter monitor, diabetes management and control, early and timely detection of complications of diabetes mellitus affecting the small and large vessels of the body (retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease) and aggressive management of these in collaboration with leading colleagues of the corresponding specialties. She undertakes the nutritional and pharmacological management of serious chronic diseases. The goal is to teach the correct dietary habits tailored individually to each patient's health condition. Additionally, she provides early diagnosis and treatment of specific infections. Furthermore, she has undergone further training in issues related to obesity, stress, and health. She has participated in clinical studies approved by the National Organization for Medicines (EOF) and in research projects, with publications in Greek and international medical journals, as well as articles in magazines and books in both Greek and foreign languages. She has also specialized in major hospitals in London and Zurich, Switzerland.

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.

Karyofylli Tamisoglou Ioanna is a Specialist in Internal Medicine maintaining private practices in Thessaloniki. She is actively involved in the management and treatment of patients with arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she is engaged in the full spectrum of infectious diseases. From 2010 to 2016, she studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Subsequently, from March 2017 to February 2018, she served as a rural doctor at the Regional Clinic of Aidipsos, Evia. Simultaneously, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace in the postgraduate program "Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics." From April 2018 to September 2018, she worked at the multi-clinic "Charalampos Vittorakis" in Platanias, Chania, and then from November 2018 until August 2023, she completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She has participated in numerous seminars and continuing education courses on arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, aiming to offer high-quality healthcare services. She collaborates with the private clinics "Euromedica General Clinic" and "Bioclinic Thessaloniki." Additionally, she participates in the Ministry of Health’s "Personal Doctor" program and is a contracted physician with EOPYY. She is a member of the medical network of Affidea diagnostic centers and cooperates with all private insurance companies. Finally, since April 2025, she has been an external associate of the 424 General Military Hospital in the lipid clinic, and since February 2024, she has joined the medical team of Elysium Medical Center, where she maintains an internal medicine practice.

Spanakis Emmanouil is a Pathologist and maintains his private practice in Chania. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has served as a specialist pathologist at the Chania Therapeutic Center.

Zormpas Vasileios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nafpaktos. He studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and subsequently served as a rural service physician at the General Hospital of Messolonghi - Health Center of Nafpaktos - Regional Clinic of Platanos. He specialized in Pathology at the University General Hospital of Patras and received further training in Clinical Hepatology following participation in the 16th school of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver.

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.

Eleni Asimaki is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with additional training in Arterial Hypertension and maintains a private practice in Ano Liosia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Internal Medicine in Switzerland, where she also worked for 5 years (at Spital Linth, Uznach, and Kantonsspital Sankt Gallen hospitals). She obtained her specialist certification after successfully passing exams in Bern in 2018. She then worked as a Registrar B at the National Health System (NHS) at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." She received further training in Arterial Hypertension at the Hippocrateio General Hospital of Athens. She holds a postgraduate specialization diploma from the National School of Public Health. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.