Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

Dotis Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with private clinics in Kallithea and Mavili Square. The physician provides services for the diagnosis and treatment of lung tumors, smoking cessation with pharmacotherapy, prevention of relapses, and management of withdrawal symptoms caused by nicotine dependence and smoking cessation, respiratory infections (acute and chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, pneumonias), sleep apnea syndrome, pleural effusions, and chronic respiratory pulmonary disease (spirometry - oximetry, diagnosis, and treatment). In his fully equipped clinics, he manages a wide range of cases, understanding the specific needs of each patient.

 Papapetrou Dimosthenis is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Pefki. He was born in 1978 in Athens and is a graduate of the German School of Athens (Deutsche Schule Athen) (1996). He was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens through nationwide examinations, graduating in 2005 (MD). He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Thoracic Oncology (2015). He completed his mandatory rural service at the Regional Clinic of Foinikas, performing on-call duties as the head of the Surgical Department at the General Hospital of Syros (2006-2008). He specialized in Pulmonology-Phthisiology at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens ‘Sotiria’ from 2009 to 2014, when he obtained his specialty certification. He has been a Pulmonologist Associate at the Athens Medical Group - Palaiou Faliro Clinic since 2014, as well as the Scientific Lead Pulmonologist at the ‘Iatrokosmos’ Polyclinic since 2015. He has served as the lead physician in the Streetwork department of the Reception & Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens (KYADA) since 2022. Since 2010, he has participated as a researcher (Principal Investigator & Study Coordinator) in numerous international, multicenter Phase II, III, and IV clinical studies on bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has participated as Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator at the Clinical Study Center of 'Iatriko Palaiou Falirou' since 2016. Finally, he is a member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the asthma group of the Hellenic Respiratory Society (HRS), with contributions to oral and poster presentations at international and Greek conferences, and is certified by the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY) for electronic prescribing.

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.

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.

Tsoukalas Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist, former Director of the 6th Pulmonology Clinic at Metropolitan General, and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a PhD. He completed postgraduate training in the Study of Patients with Sleep Apnea at Ospedale Luigi Sacco in Milan and holds a Laser Operator Diploma, obtained through examinations at the Medizin Zentrum in Berlin. Notably, he is also a fellow of the Onassis Foundation for Post Doctoral Studies at the University of Milan. He served for 17 years as Coordinating Director of the 4th Pulmonology Clinic at the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," Head of the Second Pathology Department for 8 years, Head of the Bronchology Laboratory, and also President of the Scientific Council of the hospital. In 2005, he was elected Assistant Professor of Pulmonology at the University of Patras. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and is responsible for conducting scientific research protocols. Finally, he has several publications in Greek medical journals and recognized international medical journals and has been awarded three times for the best work by the Hellenic Thoracic 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.

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.

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.

Tseliou Eleni is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her doctoral thesis on severe asthma and smokers with asthma. She is also a graduate of the same institution. She specialized in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." She is an external associate of the Euroclinic of Athens and a collaborator of the Oncology team at the "Metropolitan" Hospital. Finally, Dr. Tseliou is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the European Respiratory Society, the Hellenic Pulmonologists Association, the Hellenic Society of Homeopathic Medicine, the Asthma Group, and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Group.

Georgia Kotantoula is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. Additionally, she serves as a Scientific External Associate and Academic Fellow at the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of Sotiria Hospital and as an Associate Physician at the private medical facility "White Cross." She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has specialized in respiratory diseases and respiratory oncology through extensive clinical experience at the Respiratory Failure Center (RFA) as well as serving as an Academic Fellow at the Pulmonology Clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at the University of Colorado. Dr. Kotantoula specializes in respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, lower respiratory tract infections, sleep disorders, among others. She has incorporated modern approaches into her therapeutic options in pulmonology, offering immunotherapy for asthma, targeted and personalized treatments, as well as monitoring and prevention for patients belonging to specific high-risk groups. Furthermore, the clinic provides diagnostic evaluation of suspicious lung lesions and facilitates placement and monitoring of overnight oximetry. Finally, Dr. Kotantoula has numerous participations in conferences, workshops, and seminars both in Greece and abroad, as a participant and speaker.

Valkanou Eleni is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and the Military Officers School of Corps, and has completed postgraduate studies in Thoracic Oncology. She specialized at the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria". She served as a pulmonology clinic consultant at the 251st General Air Force Hospital from 2017 to 2025, with extensive experience in services for the diagnosis and treatment of all respiratory diseases, such as respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea syndrome, and interstitial lung diseases. In her modern practice, she offers specialized services including pulmonary function testing, oximetry, and sleep studies. Finally, Dr. Valkanou actively participates in Greek and international conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Respiratory Society, and the European Respiratory Society.

Psatha Aggeliki is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Volos. She holds a PhD from the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the University Hospital of Larissa and has extensive experience in managing chronic respiratory diseases, pleural conditions, as well as smoking cessation. Furthermore, the doctor is affiliated with the private clinic "ANASSA" and is a lecturer in the postgraduate program "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" at the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University.

Elena Moustaka is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," with five years of experience in primary health care as a Pulmonologist Registrar B at the Acharnes Health Center.

Ioannidou Iliana MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in "Lung Cancer: Contemporary Clinical and Laboratory Approach & Research" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the Lung Cancer Center of the Academic Hospital Clemenshospital in Münster, Germany, and completed it at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." She specialized in Intensive Care Medicine at the University Intensive Care Unit of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," where she served as Registrar for 2 years. Concurrently, the doctor has been trained in Medical Acupuncture at the International Advanced Training Center of Acupuncture AcuScience, under the auspices of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, as well as in Advanced Life Support and Immediate Life Support (ALS & ILS provider). She served as Registrar at the Intensive Care Unit of the Athens Medical Center and continues to serve as Registrar of the Pulmonology Team at the same hospital. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Finally, the doctor is a member of both the Hellenic and European Respiratory Societies.

Sakellaropoulos Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Rome "LA SAPIENZA". Upon completing his studies, he began his residency at the General Hospital of Kalamata, which he completed in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "GENNIMATAS". He subsequently continued his specialization at the National Tuberculosis Hospital "Sotiria" for an additional five years in the hospital’s 10th clinic. During his specialization, he attended numerous inter-hospital courses at the "Sotiria" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. He possesses extensive experience and training, specializing in asthma, COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as smoking cessation.

Ksypolytos Antonis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Pulmonology at the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria," including rotations at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic - Special Infectious Diseases Unit at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the ICU of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria." Furthermore, he serves as a Pulmonologist Consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center. Additionally, he has worked as a Pulmonology Consultant at the Hygeia Hospital and as an associate at the Mitera Hospital from 2010 to 2021. He has also worked at the 9th Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "SOTIRIA" and as a B Consultant in 2022, and subsequently in 2023 at Iaso Hospital, as a Consultant in the Pulmonology Clinic. He has attended numerous postgraduate seminars and has participated in similar scientific conferences in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the Hellenic Respiratory Society. Finally, his expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Respiratory Infections, and Asthma should not be overlooked.

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.