Internists

Kostalas Leonidas is an Internist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the Democritus University of Thrace and a medical degree from the Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Western Attica. He has worked at the General Hospital of Syros, the regional clinic of Arkesini Amorgos, and the General Hospital of Western Attica "Agia Varvara." Additionally, the physician regularly attends numerous seminars and conferences as part of continuous professional development and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Lymperopoulou Korina MD, PhD is an Internist with private practices in Agios Stefanos and Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree and a doctorate, graduating with "excellent" honors on the topic of "Sepsis" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has particular expertise in the monitoring of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and infectious disease cases. Additionally, she has served as a specialized Internist and Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd Internal Medicine University Clinic at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she gained experience in supporting oncological cases. Currently, in addition to her private practice, she is an external collaborator of the Internal Medicine Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Sepsis Study Group and continuously participates in numerous conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in her field.

Zagka-Kontogianni Afroditi is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She completed her medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at Alexandra Hospital. She has experience and expertise in diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and internal medicine.

Antonucci Aleksios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Iraklio. He graduated from the Medical School of Chieti, Italy. He specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Western Attica "Agia Varvara" and at the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon." He has served as a Scientific Associate in private medical centers and home care companies, and has held the position of Second Consultant in the Pathology Department of the General Hospital of Livadeia. He provides a wide range of services, including home visits.

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.

Paraskeui Savvari is an Internist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her rural service at the General Hospital of Sparta/Regional Clinic "Petrinas" and subsequently worked as a scientific collaborator in the Intensive Care Unit of the Therapeutic Clinic at the General Hospital "Alexandra," gaining valuable experience in managing patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the University Therapeutic Clinic of the General Hospital "Alexandra," where she trained for 1.5 years in managing patients with acute cerebrovascular stroke (A.C.E) in the stroke unit. She worked as a Consultant Physician at the HYGEIA Hospital and as a scientific collaborator at the "Laboratory of Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Medical Statistics" of the University of Athens. Concurrently with her private practice, she serves as a collaborator at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Errikos Dyunan" Hospital Center, overseeing clinical and educational activities and participating in the clinic's on-call duties. Additionally, she works as a medical advisor at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, primarily engaged in research and the pharmaceutical management of patients with arterial and venous thromboses. She has contributed to the authorship of 21 scientific articles and 4 textbooks and has been a speaker at numerous scientific conferences. Finally, Dr. Savvari is a Fellow of the European Stroke Organization (FESO), a member of the Hellenic Stroke Organization, and Vice President of the Hellenic Society of Frailty and Sarcopenia.

Dr. Kouveletsou Marina, MD, MSc, PhDc, is a Military Physician, Specialist in Internal Medicine – Diabetology, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea, while also serving as a Consultant at the 251 Air Force General Hospital. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Medical Degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and the Military School of Corps Officers (SSAS).

She specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st University Teaching Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko” and at the 251 Air Force General Hospital. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity” from the Medical School of the University of Athens with distinction (“Excellent”) and is specialized in diabetes mellitus and its complications at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko.”

She has completed certified training in Emergency Management (Advanced Life Support – ALS Provider) from the European Resuscitation Council, as well as emergency medicine training programs (Advanced Trauma Life Support – ATLS, Prehospital Trauma Life Support – PHTLS, Basic Life Support – BLS).

In her clinic, she manages cases of diabetes mellitus, obesity, arterial hypertension, elevated cholesterol, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, as well as general internal medicine conditions, approaching each patient individually with emphasis on prevention and early diagnosis.

She is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, as well as the Hellenic and European Atherosclerosis Societies. She has an extensive research background with published papers in international medical journals and presentations at Greek and international scientific conferences.

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.

Sidiropoulos Nikolaos is a Pathologist and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He completed his undergraduate medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently specialized in Pathology at the Air Force General Hospital and the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria." His practice addresses arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cholesterol, and infections of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems. Additionally, he performs preventive screening - check-ups, and laboratory test evaluations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dimitris Mpertsias is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He has completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity." Additionally, he has received further training in Lipidology and Cardiometabolic Medicine. He is also certified in obesity management (SCOPE) by the World Obesity Federation. In his private practice, he provides specialized advisory, diagnostic, and therapeutic services covering the clinical spectrum of Internal Medicine diseases, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, infections, anemia, adult vaccinations, and preventive screening planning. He has authored numerous publications in Greek and international scientific journals and actively follows international medical advancements related to his field, adhering to contemporary international therapeutic protocols with patient safety and protection as his top priority. Finally, he is a member of the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Kourtidou Paraskeui is an Internist who has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 1999. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates". Additionally, she specialized in Diabetes Mellitus at the same hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and has attended numerous Greek conferences on internal medicine, diabetes mellitus, and blood pressure.

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.

Rapti Eirini is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in internal medicine diseases as well as liver and biliary tract diseases. She has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Pathology and Hepatology at the Errikos Dunant Hospital Center and as an Attending Physician in the 3rd Pathological Clinic and Hepatology Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences to stay informed on the continuous advancements in the field and has many academic publications. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.