Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

Meropi Panagiotarakou MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Intensivist and holds the position of Consultant at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center, while also maintaining a private practice in Petralona. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in "Thoracic Oncology" from the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, she is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Crete, with a dissertation topic: "Frequency of expiratory muscle contraction in the Intensive Care Unit, its causes, and impact on the management of critically ill intubated patients." She provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. She performs respiratory function testing with spirometry and collaborates with the Physiology Laboratory of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for comprehensive respiratory assessment. She also monitors cases for smoking cessation. She has specialized in Intensive Care and has held a Consultant position at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Finally, she has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd University Internal Medicine Clinic at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria".

Dr. Mardagias Vyron is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and operates a private practice in Helliniko. Additionally, he serves as a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist at Mediterraneo Hospital. In the past, he has worked at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Glynos Konstantinos is Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis specialist in the private sector running his pulmonological office since 2015 in Nea Smyrne. He works as a medical advisor/manager and currently as Real-World Evidence (RWE) lead in GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Since 2015, he has been working as medical advisor in the Respi department, for the Ellipta products (Relvar, Incruse, Anoro) and Nucala. Also he has been challenged in managing and couching MSL. His work has been recognized in GSK for the high accountability and teamwork in designing and executing customer centric solutions to overcome challenges and create new opportunities, especially in the era of Evidence Generation, conducting ISSs in Greece and designed, initiated and reviewed a GSK sponsored study titled “RElight” in collaboration with Greek the Hellenic Thoracic Society and also designed and initiated a European collaboration in evidence generation for patients with nasal polyps and asthma (“RESPONSE” and “MEPOLYP”). Previously, he has been working as a clinical consultant in the Intensive Care Unit of "Evangelismos" hospital, and as a post doc-research associate at the University Hospital of Ghent-Belgium and in the laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology of the University of Patras Pharmaceutical Division. His research work, focused on pathophysiology/molecular biology in obstructive airways disease (asthma and COPD), lung injury and sepsis, published in international peer-reviewed journals and awarded by the Greek and European Respiratory Society.

Karipi Christina is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She completed her medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the 4th Pulmonology Clinic of the Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria". Subsequently, at the same hospital, she participated in the Smoking Cessation Clinic of the 6th Pulmonology Clinic and served as Scientific Collaborator at the 4th Pulmonology Clinic. Additionally, she has worked as a chief physician of medical research protocols at the biotechnology company Regulon. Finally, she has participated in nationwide and pan-European conferences covering all fields of Pulmonology - Tuberculosis and medicine in general, and she continuously updates herself on all developments in her specialty.

Agapitou Varvara is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens. She worked at the Evgenideio Hospital in ergospirometry and rehabilitation of the University Intensive Care Clinic of the University of Athens, where she also completed her doctoral dissertation and was awarded a PhD from the University of Athens with distinction. She specialized in the University Intensive Care Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital in the Pulmonology Department (Obstructive diseases, COPD-asthma, interstitial diseases, lung and mediastinal neoplasms, pleural diseases, as well as diseases affecting the lung parenchyma and/or respiratory muscles causing respiratory failure), a clinic that is notably a referral center for chronic respiratory failure. In the field of pathology, she worked at the 5th Medical Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital and received additional training in the Intensive Care Unit of the same hospital. It would be remiss not to mention that she has received a Research Fellowship from the Hellenic Thoracic Society. She has completed the Smoking Cessation Seminar and, approaching science as a dynamic and continuously evolving process, she has attended and continues to attend numerous accredited seminars from both the Hellenic and European Respiratory Societies.

Nikolaou Aristeidis is a Pulmonologist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and in 2011 completed a postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens focusing on International Medicine and Health Crisis Management. He has served as a scientific collaborator in the Oncology Department of the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and has collaborated with the "Metropolitan" Hospital and the "Hygeia Melathron - TYPET," while currently working in the Medical Department of the pharmaceutical company "AstraZeneca." In his private practice, a patient-friendly environment that inspires trust and safety, he manages cases across the entire spectrum of Pulmonology, with particular expertise in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of lung malignancies. Additionally, patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, bronchial asthma, and respiratory infections receive comprehensive information and evidence-based management and treatment regarding their condition. Finally, he is a member of the European Respiratory Society and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Papadopoulou Amalia is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized in Pulmonology at the First Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio," where she trained in the Intensive Care Unit, the Cardiology Clinic, and the Sleep Study Unit. She served for 2 years as an Assistant Consultant at the Second University Pulmonology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Consultant at the regular pulmonology clinic of the General State Hospital of Nikaia for 2 years, where she gained experience in the asthma clinic, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diffusion studies, and smoking cessation clinic follow-up. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Prapa Athina is a Military Physician - Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS). She holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Sleep Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria" and the University General Hospital "Attikon." She has clinical experience and serves as Consultant of the Pulmonology Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens. In her practice, she thoroughly manages conditions within her specialty, such as respiratory allergy, asthma, and COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Tsintiris Konstantinos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist - Military Physician with a private practice in Aigaleo. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has received advanced training at the Pulmonary Clinic and Intensive Care Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard in Boston, USA. Additionally, he trained as a Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant at the Military Health Application School and specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the University Pulmonary Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." The physician has extensive professional experience, having served as Director of the Pulmonary Clinic at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens for 10 years, as well as Consultant at the Pulmonary Clinic of the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution (NIMTS). Furthermore, he has been Consultant in the Pulmonary Clinic, Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit for polytrauma patients, Director of the Endoscopy Unit and Pulmonary Clinic Nursing Unit at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Medical Company Commander at the Armored Training Center in Avlona, and Professor in the Pulmonology - Tuberculosis course at the Nursing Officers School. Lastly, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting many papers, and has several publications in both Greek and international scientific journals.

Vlaxou Athina is a Pulmonologist - Sleep Specialist and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her specialty in Pulmonology and Tuberculosis at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria". Additionally, she completed a postgraduate diploma in "Sleep-related Breathing Disorders: Laboratory and Clinical Sleep Medicine" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, earning a specialization degree in Sleep Medicine. She is a member of the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the Association of Pulmonologists of Greece, the Hellenic Sleep Society, and the ERS (European Respiratory Society).

Anastasopoulos Andreas is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with postgraduate studies in thoracic oncology. Additionally, he is certified in Trauma Care - ATLS and has specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the 6th Pulmonology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". Alongside his private pulmonology practice, he serves as a Consultant in the 2nd Pulmonology Clinic of the "IASO" Hospital and is also an affiliated physician at the HYGEIA Hospital. In the context of continuous education, he regularly attends conferences and seminars regarding developments in his specialty, where he also presents personal research. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Elli Malakounidou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She graduated in 2008 from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has since served in various medical positions, specializing in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis. Her training includes service as a physician in the "Home Help" program, as a rural doctor at the General Hospital of Pyrgos, and in the remote healthcare region under the jurisdiction of the Andritsaina Health Center. Additionally, she has worked as a resident and specialist at the General Hospital of Aigio, the General Hospital "Agios Andreas" of Patras, as well as in the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Patras. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially worked in the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Patras and subsequently served as the lead attending physician in the COVID-19 pulmonology clinic of the same hospital, significantly contributing to patient care and the management of the health crisis. Concurrently, she has participated in various scientific studies published in international medical journals. Finally, her extensive experience in the medical community is further enhanced by her many years of involvement with respiratory diseases and her continuous education in this field.

Dimitra Giannopoulou is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private pulmonology clinic in Peristeri. She holds a medical degree from the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with an international medical acupuncture diploma. The physician specializes in medical acupuncture for smoking cessation, asthma, COPD, pain, chemotherapy side effects, weight loss, allergies, and electroacupuncture. Additionally, her research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial asthma - COPD, and chemotherapy regimens in lung cancer. Alongside her private practice, Dimitra Giannopoulou is a First Consultant at the 1st Oncology Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, the European Oncology Society, the European Respiratory Society, the Delphic Society, and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Karydi Panagiota is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist, Director of the 4th Pulmonology Clinic at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, while simultaneously maintaining a private practice in Cholargos since 2008. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed her specialization in Pulmonology at the University Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". For many years, she worked as a Pulmonology Department Consultant at IASO General Clinic and, within her duties, was active in the Respiratory Function Testing Laboratory, the Smoking Cessation Clinic, and the Bronchology Laboratory, while also serving as the head of the clinic's Sleep Study Laboratory. In 2006, she assumed the directorship of the 2nd Pulmonology Clinic at IASO General, later "Metropolitan General," continuing her engagement with the full spectrum of pulmonology, as previously mentioned, until March 2022. From 2017 to 2022, she held the scientific responsibility of the Pulmonology Department at the "Metropolitan General" clinic. Dr. Karydi has participated in pharmaceutical research protocols and research teams and is a member of the European Respiratory Society. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker in the clinic’s educational program, at workshops, local and national conferences, and has delivered oral presentations at international conferences. Finally, she contributes to informative television programs on health topics and authors informative articles on issues related to her specialty in daily newspapers, magazines, and electronic media. Emphasizing personalized and individual care for each patient, always based on contemporary bibliographical data, her goal is to provide high-level services to all patients.

Markou Stamatia is a Specialist Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School, with a private practice in Xanthi, where she deals with asthma, sleep disorders, respiratory system infections, and other diseases within her specialty.

Maria Konoglou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Vari. She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague and specialized in Pulmonology at the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." She pursued further training in Intensive Care and completed a PhD thesis on "Changes in Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability During Lung Cancer Treatment with Taxanes" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She works as a Senior Registrar in the 3rd Pulmonology Clinic and as a collaborator in the Intensive Care Unit at Errikos Dynan Hospital Center, having also worked in Specialized Intensive Care at the 1st Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

Pesiridou Eutyxia is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Padua, Italy, with a specialization in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis. She has gained extensive professional experience as a resident in the 6th Pulmonology Clinic at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria", as well as in the Outpatient Clinics of the Internal Medicine, Surgical, and Cardiology Departments, and the respective Emergency Clinics at the General Prefectural Hospital of Kalamata. Additionally, she has received professional training in "Mass Health Loss Management" at the General Hospital of Attica KAT, as well as in "Emergency Prehospital Care and Emergency Department" at the General Hospital of Nikaia. Finally, to date, she continuously attends postgraduate seminars and participates in conferences to further enrich her knowledge in her field of specialization.

Volonakis Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Rhodes. He holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at “Ovidius” University in Romania and specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens “Sotiria.” He completed a postgraduate program in "Thoracic Oncology, Contemporary Clinical-Laboratory Approach and Research" at the Oncology Unit of the 3rd University Pathology Clinic and received a training fellowship in Sleep Study at the Respiratory Failure Center of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens “Sotiria.” He is an external collaborator - pulmonologist at the General Clinic of the Dodecanese Euromedica and has served as a physician at the municipal clinic of Kallithea, Rhodes, and in the "Help at Home" program. Finally, the doctor has presented numerous posters at medical conferences and has published extensively in medical scientific journals.