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. Sarma Niki is a Pulmonologist - Sleep Medicine Specialist and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She holds a PhD from the University of Kiel in Germany and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Sarma specialized in Pulmonology at major hospitals in Greece and Germany, such as the Athens Chest Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria," the "Fachkrankenhaus Kloster Grafschaft GmbH," and the "Lungenclinic Großhansdorf" in Hamburg. Additionally, she specialized in Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Clinic of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf "UKE" and has worked as a Pulmonologist in the private practice "Alsterpneumologie." To date, she continues as an external collaborator of the 4th Pulmonology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center.

Tzogkas Nikolaos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Ano Patisia and serves as the Director of the 3rd Pulmonology Department at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. He completed his studies at the Medical School of Kyiv University and received further training in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory conditions at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". He specialized in the Pulmonology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the 8th Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria". From 2008 to 2015, he served as Senior Consultant of the 1st Pulmonology Department at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center, and in 2016 he acted as Deputy Director of the same Hospital Department. He has extensive clinical experience and has numerous publications in Greek and international medical journals.

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.

Gakis Konstantinos is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist military physician and maintains a private practice in Larissa. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military School of Corps Officers (SSAS). He trained in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital, and specialized in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, he specialized in Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Disorders Center of the University Pulmonology Clinic of Larissa, for which he received certification through examinations in 2023. He served as a consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and was the scientific lead physician of the Sleep Disorders Laboratory of the 404 General Hospital of Larissa (2017-2025). Finally, as part of his continuous professional development, he participates in numerous seminars and conferences and is a member of the Larissa Medical Association, the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the Hellenic Sleep Society, as well as the 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.

Tziralidis Emmanouil is an honors graduate of the Medical and Surgical School of the University of Bologna. During his specialization, he trained and worked at the 5th Pulmonology Clinic of Sotiria Hospital, in the intensive care unit, and in the internal medicine clinic at Evangelismos Hospital. He obtained his specialty in Pulmonology and Phthisiology in 2002. Subsequently, he worked in the Oncology Clinic of Iaso General Hospital and the internal medicine clinic of "Athenaion" and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. In his pulmonology clinic, he manages the monitoring and treatment of sleep disorders, sleep-related breathing disorders, cough, allergic post-infectious bronchial asthma or chronic asthma in children and adults, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic respiratory failure and oxygen therapy management, lung cancer, diagnosis of lung cancer, lung cancer treatment, bronchoscopy, respiratory infections, pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, and other related conditions. Finally, Mr. Tziralidis is an Associate Physician at Metropolitan General Hospital and Sotiria Hospital.

Frimas Apostolos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with private practices in Patras and Aigio. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He initially specialized in Switzerland at Hôpital du Valais and later at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and the Naval Hospital of Athens. From 2022 to 2023, he served as a medical auditor at Accurate Health Auditing & Consulting. In his private clinics, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in ergospirometry and smoking cessation.

Symiakakis Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist maintaining a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in pulmonology from the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of Athens at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." The doctor has extensive experience in services such as oximetry, bronchodilation, respiratory assessment with spirometry, and in cases suffering from sleep apnea syndrome. In collaboration with the Athens Medical Center, he provides additional services including arterial blood gas measurement, polysomnographic sleep study, pleural fluid aspiration, bronchoscopy, pulmonary hypertension, and fibrosis. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the European Respiratory Community, the European Sleep Research Community, as well as numerous scientific groups.

Mitsios Athanasios is a Specialist Pulmonologist and maintains his private practice in Larissa. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is an outstanding Doctoral graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialization at the University Pulmonology Clinic of the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." The physician manages a wide range of cases across the full spectrum of his specialty.

Parisis Xrysovalantis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos and Pilea, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He completed his specialization at the First Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." With extensive professional experience and a distinguished academic career, the doctor provides accurate diagnosis and treatment of all conditions related to the respiratory system. Within the modern environment of his practice, respiratory function tests are conducted using spirometry, investigation of chronic cough, assessment of bronchial asthma, oximetry, evaluation of sleep disorders, diagnosis and management of COPD, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, and smoking cessation counseling. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association, the European Respiratory Society, the Hellenic Thoracic Society, and the Society for the Study of Lung Diseases and Occupational Chest Diseases.

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.

Marinos Stamatios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculologist with a private practice in Glyfada (within the BIOCARE diagnostic center). He is a graduate of the Medical School and has completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Thoracic Oncology. After graduation and the completion of his mandatory rural service, he specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio." Subsequently, he obtained the medical specialty title in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis from the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio," acquiring extensive clinical experience in pulmonary diseases and tuberculosis. During his professional career, he served as a Registrar at the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio," the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio," and the General Hospital of Argolida. Additionally, he maintained private practices in Zurich, Switzerland, and in Kallithea, and continues to collaborate with public and private healthcare sectors. The doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens (ISA) and the Medical Association of Zurich and is committed to informing his patients through the articles he publishes. In his practice, in a friendly and warm environment, fully equipped, he offers a wide range of medical services in the field of Pulmonology and Tuberculology.

Gkanavias Lampros is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is the Director of the Pulmonology Clinic at the 424th General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki (424 GSNE), holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2011), and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution, as well as the Military Officers School of Corps. The doctor specialized in Pulmonology at the University Pulmonology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He possesses extensive knowledge and experience in managing all respiratory system diseases. In his clinic, respiratory function testing is performed, including spirometry (before and after bronchodilation), oximetry, and respiratory muscle strength assessment. Diagnosis and monitoring of bronchial asthma, COPD, chronic cough, and other respiratory conditions are also conducted, alongside pharmacological and counseling therapy for smoking cessation. Allergy tests are performed as part of the investigation of allergic respiratory diseases. Finally, assessment for the presence of sleep apnea syndrome is carried out, and, when indicated, preliminary home sleep studies are conducted.

Vassalos Dimitrios PhD is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physician collaborates with Metropolitan General Hospital and Errikos Dynan Hospital and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. His practice offers a wide range of services, personalized and designed based on the 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.

Trakada Georgia is a Pulmonologist – Sleep Medicine Specialist and Professor at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with private practices in Athens and Patras. She also works at the Therapeutics Clinic of "Alexandra" Hospital. She studied at the Medical School of Athens and specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis and Intensive Care at the University Hospital of Patras, where she also completed her doctoral dissertation on respiratory infections. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Health Services Administration. Subsequently, she specialized in Sleep Medicine and worked in prominent clinics in France and the USA. She is certified as an Expert Somnologist in Sleep Medicine by the European Sleep Research Society, and in 2019 was recognized as a specialist in Sleep Medicine by the Ministry of Health. She serves as the General Secretary of the Hellenic Sleep Society. She has significant teaching contributions, participating in the courses of resident doctors as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. She possesses substantial research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications in international and Greek medical journals, has contributed to the authorship of many chapters in Greek and international books, and has served as president, coordinator, or invited speaker at numerous international and Greek medical conferences.

Sapardanis Iordanis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in clinics and hospitals. He maintains a private practice in Pefka, Thessaloniki. He has an extensive range of publications as well as many years of experience in: interventional pulmonology, lung oncology, management of cancer patients, thoracic puncture, ascitic fluid analysis, chemotherapy regimens for lung cancer, diagnostic and therapeutic examinations, bronchoscopy (diagnostic - therapeutic), endoscopic swallowing evaluation, transthoracic ultrasound, pleural effusion drainage, smoking cessation clinic, management of ulcers and pressure sores (surgical debridement, application of V.A.C, use of growth factors for ulcer treatment, application of hyaluronic acid, selective surgical cleaning using ultrasound (25KHz) and normal saline hydrojet), etc. He is characterized by persistence, patience, resourcefulness, cooperativeness, excellent communication skills with patients and their companions, and above all, a genuine care for people. The clinic offers free parking and emergency parking spaces directly outside, as well as an additional open parking lot nearby. It is easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues, elderly patients, and others. Finally, the clinic is also easily accessible by public transportation.