Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

Specialist Pulmonologist, Dr Mixailopoulos Paulos, holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, possesses the European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine (HERMES), and is specialized in sleep-related breathing disorders with certification from the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS). In his clinic, located in the center of Thessaloniki, he welcomes patients suffering from all types of pulmonary conditions, which he investigates methodically and thoroughly, based on the most recent advancements in medicine.

Η Δαμιανάκη Αγγελική MD, MSc, PhD είναι Πνευμονολόγος - Φυματιολόγος και Υπνολόγος. Μετά από 30 χρόνια υπηρεσίας στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας (Ε.Σ.Υ.) στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Χανίων ως Διευθύντρια της Πνευμονολογικής Κλινικής, Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη του εργαστηρίου Ύπνου και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη της κλινικής covid, λειτουργεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Χανιά, στην περιοχή Μακρύς Τοίχος, στο τρίτο χιλιόμετρο της παλαιάς εθνικής οδού Χανίων - Κισάμου, στο κτίριο του Εθνικού Κτηματολογίου (απέναντι από τον Άγιο Παντελεήμονα) και 300 μέτρα από την διασταύρωση του JUMBO. Είναι διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (PhD). Στην Διδακτορική της Διατριβή ασχολήθηκε με τις παροξύνσεις Χρόνιας Αποφρακτικής Πνευμονοπάθειας και βρογχικού άσθματος. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος (MSc) στις διαταραχές του ύπνου και την υπνική άπνοια από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ έχει λάβει την επίσημη εξειδίκευση στην Ιατρική του Ύπνου και την Υπνική Άπνοια από το Υπουργείο Υγείας. Κατά την διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής της στο Εργαστήριο - Κέντρο Διαταραχών του Ύπνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Ο Ευαγγελισμός», ασχολήθηκε επιπλέον με την αλληλεπίδραση του Βρογχικού άσθματος και της Υπνικής Άπνοιας. Τα αποτελέσματα της μελέτης της δημοσιεύθηκαν με μεγάλη επιτυχία και απήχηση σε Διεθνές Ιατρικό περιοδικό. Έχει ερευνήσει το κάπνισμα των μαθητών στα σχολεία της πόλης των Χανίων και της ενδοχώρας και τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε Διεθνές Ιατρικό περιοδικό. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα αφορούν όλες τις παθήσεις των πνευμόνων: ΧΑΠ, Βρογχικό άσθμα, χρόνιος βήχας, λοιμώξεις του αναπνευστικού, Καρκίνος του Πνεύμονα, πλευριτικές συλλογές ,φυματίωση , διακοπή καπνίσματος, υπνική άπνοια και είναι συγγραφέας πολλών πρωτότυπων άρθρων σε έγκριτα ελληνικά και ξένα περιοδικά τα οποία μπορούν να αναζητηθούν στην Διεθνή Ιστοσελίδα των δημοσιεύσεων της Ιατρικής Επιστήμης (PUBMED) ,όταν πληκτρολογηθεί στον φακό αναζήτησης, το όνομά της στα αγγλικά (DAMIANAKI ANGELIKI). Είναι ομιλήτρια και πρόεδρος σε πολλά συνέδρια και στρογγυλές τράπεζες. Μέρος της ερευνητικής της δουλειάς εκτίθεται με την μορφή posters στο ιατρείο της. Έχει παρουσιάσει πάνω από 130 εργασίες της σε Διεθνή και Πανελλήνια συνέδρια. Επιπροσθέτως, είναι μία από τους τέσσερις συγγραφείς της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Υπνολογίας που εκπόνησαν μαζί με τους συγγραφείς της Ελληνικής Αναισθησιολογικής Εταιρείας τις εθνικές μας οδηγίες για την περιεγχειρητική διαχείριση ασθενών με υπνική άπνοια. Ασχολήθηκε πολλά χρόνια με την αντιμετώπιση του σοβαρού βρογχικού άσθματος με την χρήση βιολογικών παραγόντων. Έχει εκπαιδεύσει αρκετούς ειδικευόμενους πνευμονολόγους κατά την λήψη της ειδικότητάς τους στην Πνευμονολογική κλινική, την οποία συντόνιζε , καθώς και υπήρξε εκπαιδεύτρια στους μαθητές της Μέσης Τεχνικής Επαγγελματικής Νοσηλευτικής Σχολής. Επιπλέον, έχει διατελέσει εκπαιδεύτρια στα Κέντρα Εκπαιδευτικής Κατάρτισης των Χανίων (ΚΕΚ) και έχει πραγματοποιήσει πλήθος ομιλιών για το κοινό στα σχολεία, στην Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη , στον συνεταιρισμό φαρμακοποιών Χανίων (ΣΥΦΑΧ) ,στον Δήμο και στην ετήσια εκδήλωσης «ΑΝΑΠΝΕΩ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΑ» του συλλόγου πνευμονολόγων της περιφερειακής ενότητας Χανίων όπου είναι ενεργό μέλος. Τέλος, η ιατρός είναι μέλος Είναι της ομάδας εργασίας των διαταραχών του ύπνου της Ελληνικής Πνευμονολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Πνευμονολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ευρωπαϊκής Πνευμονολογικής Εταιρείας ( European Respiratory Society) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Υπνολογίας.

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.

Franses Iosif is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He successfully completed his studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the 2nd Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", and subsequently completed a specialization in Intensive Care at the 1st Intensive Care Unit of the same hospital. Currently, in his private practice, he manages patients with all diseases within his expertise, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, respiratory infections, and smoking cessation. Alongside his private practice, he works in the field of Rehabilitation and Recovery as a treating physician for critically ill patients, specifically those who have been hospitalized in Intensive Care Units with tracheostomy and mechanical respiratory support. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Thoracic Society, the European Respiratory Society, and the Hellenic Society of Chest Diseases.

Maria Xekimoglou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanogleio" in the 1st Pulmonology Clinic, the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic, and the Intensive Care Unit. She serves as a Scientific Associate in public and private healthcare institutions. At the clinic, specialized services are provided for chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial diseases, lung cancer, as well as respiratory infections. Finally, the physician has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and research protocols related to respiratory diseases.

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.

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.

Petsinis Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. In parallel, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Oncology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center. He holds a Medical Degree from the University of Patras and completed postgraduate studies in Thoracic Oncology (M.Sc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the First Pulmonology Clinic of G.N. Sismanoglio, where he also served as an Assistant Pulmonology - Phthisiology Consultant. He has extensive clinical experience and has participated in the safety teams of EKEPY (National Health Operations Center). Finally, he has presented numerous scientific papers at conferences in Greece and abroad.

Elena Xrysikopoulou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and Pediatric Pulmonology Specialist with private practices in Exarchia, Metamorfosi, and Ano Liosia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in Pulmonology. Dr. Xrysikopoulou possesses significant expertise in the Intensive Care Unit and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all respiratory diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, respiratory infections, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea syndrome). Additionally, the practice offers a wide range of examinations, including sleep studies, smoking cessation, spirometry, oximetry, blood gases analysis, and bronchoscopy.

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.

Koutsokera Aleksandra is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia, while simultaneously serving as a Senior Registrar at the Second Pulmonology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. She holds a master's degree in Thoracic Oncology and has completed with distinction a postgraduate program in Pediatric Pulmonology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialties in both Pulmonology and Pathology at numerous hospitals across Greece and currently possesses valuable experience in the field of Thoracic Oncology. At her clinic, each patient can receive information on the prevention and management of pulmonary diseases. She offers a range of pulmonology services, including respiratory function testing - spirometry, measurement of pulmonary diffusing capacity, oximetry, allergy testing, and bronchodilation assessment. Additionally, she provides advice on the treatment of respiratory infections, with particular emphasis on the prevention of bronchial asthma and chronic cough. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic and European Respiratory Societies and ensures to keep patients informed through the articles she publishes.

Aggelakis Leonidas is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a master's degree in Thoracic Oncology and has undergone further training in the field of Interventional Pulmonology. He graduated from the Military Officers School and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of respiratory diseases, respiratory function testing with oximetry, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, the Mantoux test, as well as smoking cessation. Moreover, when further investigation or treatment is required (diagnostic thoracic puncture, bronchoscopy, etc.) with interventional pulmonology procedures that are safely performed only in a hospital setting, the doctor conducts these procedures at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. Finally, the clinic is contracted with EOPYY and all private insurance companies.

 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.

Nikolaidis Kyriakos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Markopoulo. He holds a degree in medicine from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and completed his specialty training in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the Sotiria General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases in Athens. Additionally, he received further training at the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and in the Thoracic CT Department of the Sotiria General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases in Athens, with a focus on bronchiectasis. Throughout his career, he has worked as an attending physician in various internal medicine departments, including Ionio Therapeutirion, Mesogeios Clinic, the Internal Medicine Department of the White Cross Athens, and worked for six years at the Sotiria General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases in Athens. Finally, he has attended and participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and lectures both in Greece and abroad.

Pigakis Konstantinos is a Pulmonologist - Intensivist and has also been certified in "Emergency Prehospital Medicine" following examinations. Dr. Pigakis holds a PhD in Medicine from the University of Thessaly and possesses three postgraduate degrees in the fields of chronic disease management, sleep disorder medicine, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (ergospirometry), Exercise, and Rehabilitation. He is the scientific director of the Intensive Care Unit at Creta Interclinic in Heraklion, Crete. He consistently attends continuing medical education seminars in Pulmonology and Intensive Care Medicine and has authored a significant number of articles published in recognized medical journals.

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.

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.

Tsaramirsi Marianna is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. She has extensive experience and concurrently serves as Senior Registrar of the 1st Oncology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital.

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.

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.