Internists

Christiana Pardali is an Internist – Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice located in Exarchia, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and later specialized in Internal Medicine in Germany (Hospital Zum Heiligen Geist, Geseke), completing her residency at Alexandra General Hospital in Athens.

Since 2018, she has been working as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the 3rd Infectious Diseases Department of Hygeia Hospital. Since 2024, she also offers comprehensive outpatient care for internal medicine and infectious disease conditions at her private office.

She manages cases such as:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Diabetic foot

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Adult vaccinations

Travel medicine

PrEP prescription and monitoring

Infections in immunocompromised patients

She is fluent in English, French, and German.

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.

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.

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.

Ioanna Skrapari MD, PhD is an Internal Medicine Specialist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the Alexandra General Hospital of Athens. She holds a Doctorate degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as a specialization certificate in Diabetes Mellitus. Currently, after many years of experience, she is a Director at the National Health System (ESY) at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens and Head of the Diabetology Clinic in the 3rd Internal Medicine Department of the same hospital. She has participated as a speaker in numerous medical conferences and scientific seminars and has a substantial body of written work with publications in international and Greek scientific journals.

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.

Dr Panagiotidis Ioannis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Pathology at the therapeutic clinic of the University of Athens, at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". Finally, the doctor collaborates with Cosmoclinic and in his private practice offers a wide range of services, tailored to the needs of each patient.

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.

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.

Parisi Theodora MD, MSc is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree in Pathobiochemistry from the same university. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Study of the variation and fluctuation of interstitial glucose and blood pressure during the acute phase of Cerebrovascular Stroke." Since 2009, she has been collaborating with the "Hygeia" Hospital as an Attending Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Parisi manages nearly all internal medicine conditions, including infections, hypertension, and diabetes, and also conducts check-ups for individuals interested in participating in athletic activities. She possesses extensive experience in services for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, as well as the effective treatment of complex cases, including fever of unknown origin and heart failure.

Mpiliou Smaragda is an Internist and a Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation on "Microcirculatory Disorders in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease" and maintains a private practice in Dafni. She holds a degree from the Medical School and a postgraduate diploma in Thrombosis and Hemorrhage – Transfusion Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she completed a one-year fellowship in Hepatology, specifically in Chronic Liver Diseases, at the "Migliavacca" Liver Center of the University of Milan in Italy. Previously, she taught Neurology and Psychiatry to students of the Nursing and Emergency Care Department at the public IEK Piraeus as well as First Aid courses for first-year medical students as part of the First Aid curriculum. Beyond teaching, she worked for a year as a physician in a dermatology clinic, participating in interventional and clinical procedures, served as a rural doctor at the peripheral clinic in Antikyra, and underwent a three-month training program at the General Prefectural Hospital of Livadeia. Furthermore, she periodically supervised patients at the external hepatology clinic of Hippocratio General Hospital and at the diabetes clinic of Laiko Hospital. She also served as an assistant junior consultant (B’) for one year at the Dafni Health Center. Moreover, she has participated in various conferences to further her education in her field, with notable publications in both Greek and international journals. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the Hellenic Society of Ergospirometry, Exercise, and Rehabilitation. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of pathology, with special expertise in diabetes mellitus, general pathology, and cardiovascular risk prevention.

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.

Karagiannakidis Andreas is a Pathologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sofia and holds an acupuncture diploma from the Northern Greece Acupuncture Society. The doctor has extensive experience in medical acupuncture, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. He has many years of professional experience and has specialized and worked in numerous hospitals in Greece, including the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," and the General Hospital of Kavala. To this day, he serves as a Pathologist at the rehabilitation clinic "AROGI" of the EUROMEDICA group in Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he offers specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Pathologist Dr. Syneifakoulis Theoxaris is the third generation of physicians in his family. He graduated with "Excellent" from the Medical School of the University of Pécs, Hungary, and was awarded his Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having completed his dissertation on skin melanoma. Additionally, he is a member of the RCPSG (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow) and collaborates with the private hospitals "Hygeia" and "Euroclinic".

Dr. Syneifakoulis Theoxaris's further specialization and sequential years of training, including postgraduate studies in Mountain Medicine at the University of Leicester, U.K., as well as his certifications as an instructor for the American Heart Association ("AHA"), the European Resuscitation Council ("ERC"), Prehospital Trauma Life Support ("PHTLS") by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians ("NAEMT"), and Advanced Trauma Life Support ("ATLS") from the American College of Surgeons ("ACS"), have inspired him to continue the family tradition and broaden his professional horizons. These qualifications have provided him with the motivation and tools to engage not only in Internal Medicine but also in Travel and Mountain Medicine, as well as emergency Prehospital Medicine, both as an instructor and as a healthcare professional.

Katsianos Dimitrios is an Internist - Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice, the Katsianos Athens Medical Center, located in Ilioupoli. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Internal Medicine through an official residency position at King’s College Hospital in London, followed by the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He has worked as a Consultant Internist at Kingston Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital in London. He advanced his specialization in Infectious Diseases at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," and subsequently served as Consultant of the 1st Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital. He currently serves as the Attending Internist - Infectious Disease Specialist at Hygeia Hospital, Mitera Hospital, Athens Medical Center, and the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of infections for the "Nephroiatriki" Group, overseeing four chronic hemodialysis units. He stays current by attending conferences and participating in scientific activities within his specialty, contributes to the education of social organizations on infection prevention and management, publishes research, maintains scientific collaborations with the medical community in the United Kingdom, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Chemotherapy, the Hellenic Mycological Society, the Athens Medical Association, and the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.

O Μάραντος Θεόδωρος MSc, PhD είναι Παθολόγος - Λοιμωξιολόγος, Επιμελητής της Γ’ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Metropolitan General και παράλληλα διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Νέο Κόσμο. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ειδικεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στη Δ’  Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν" και εξειδικεύτηκε στη Λοιμωξιολογία στην Μονάδα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός". Είναι Διδάκτωρ του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) από το 2024 και η διατριβή του εστιάζει στην ανοσιακή απόκριση σε εμβολιασμούς των ασθενών με Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση που υποβάλλονται σε θεραπεία με ανοσοκατασταλτικά και ανοσορυθμιστικά φάρμακα, για την οποία έλαβε βραβείο καλύτερης εργασίας στο 22ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Λοιμώξεων. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών στη Λοιμωξιολογία της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου (Άριστα), καθώς και απόφοιτος του Σχολείου Ηπατολογίας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Μελέτης Ήπατος. Είναι συγγραφέας σε πολλά επιστημονικά άρθρα σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε ελληνικά συνέδρια και έχει λάβει μέρος στη συγγραφική ομάδα σε πολλές ανακοινώσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε κλινικές μελέτες με αντικείμενο τις Λοιμώξεις και έχει συμμετάσχει στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο προπτυχιακών φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο κλινικό ενδιαφέρον σε όλο το φάσμα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, αλλά και της Λοιμωξιολογίας, παρέχοντας ιατρικές υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας με σεβασμό στους ασθενείς του. 

Kanellopoulos Petros is a Pathologist and has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi since 2003. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical and Laboratory Medicine," specializing in Clinical Immunology from the same institution. He graduated in Medicine from the Universite Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and completed his specialty training at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." The doctor has worked for many years at the "Errikos Dunant" Hospital Center, as well as previously at the Euroclinic Athens. To this day, he serves as a Physician-Consultant for patients onboard Med Solutions International. Additionally, he is a member of the medical staff and head of the Pathology department at Metropolitan Hospital, responsible for the monitoring team on the consumption and proper use of antibiotics, and a member of the Hospital Infection Committee of the same hospital.