Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

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.

Spyropoulos Georgios is a Specialist Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist, Military Physician, and maintains private clinics in Thessaloniki and Koufalia. He holds a degree from the Medical Department of the Military Officers School and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He serves as a Consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, combining his scientific expertise with extensive experience, always focusing on the safest advisor: Love for the patient.

Papanastasiou Nikolaos is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia. Simultaneously, he is a permanent staff physician at the General Secretariat and at the Municipal Clinics of the City of Athens. Initially, he studied Physiotherapy at the Higher School of Physiotherapists of Athens and subsequently at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During his studies, he worked as a Physiotherapist at SEGAS while concurrently attending lectures, laboratories, and clinical sessions at the Medical School. Upon completion of his studies, he began his specialty in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the Pulmonology Clinic of the GNA "Amalia Fleming" Hospital. Finally, he possesses extensive experience and training in Pulmonology - Phthisiology, specializing in COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory infections, and the investigation of cough and dyspnea, and has numerous scientific publications.

Theodorakopoulou Elpida is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Vrilissia. She holds a PhD in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same university. Dr. Theodorakopoulou has extensive experience in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cessation, and infections. In her private practice, she manages conditions across the full spectrum of pulmonology, including allergic diseases, bronchial asthma, sleep apnea, COPD, and chronic cough, while providing specialized services tailored to her patients' needs. Ms. Theodorakopoulou is equipped with state-of-the-art spirometry technology and can perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry. She has served as a Collaborator at the Respiratory Function Testing Laboratory and as Chief Physician in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, she has participated with lectures and presentations at international and national conferences and has numerous scientific papers and publications in reputable international scientific journals.

Kosmas Epameinondas MD, PhD, FCCP is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a Visiting Clinical Professor at the Autonomous University at Coyoacan, Mexico City. Furthermore, he has served as Director of the Pulmonology Clinic "PNOΗ" at Metropolitan Hospital from 2011 to the present, and has previously held the position of Director of the Pulmonology Clinic at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." At the Athens Pulmonology Institute, he treats patients with all types of pulmonary conditions, applying his 35 years of expertise and advanced cutting-edge medical technology to deliver a personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Beyond diagnosis and treatment, significant emphasis is placed on the prevention of respiratory diseases through a smoking cessation program. Various pulmonary function tests are performed on-site by specialized personnel.

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.

 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.

Kalfountzos Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with many years of experience in the full spectrum of pulmonary diseases and maintains a private practice in Larissa.

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.

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.

Pataka Athanasia is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and Professor of Pulmonology at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she works at the Respiratory Failure Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou". She also holds the European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine, within the framework of Harmonized Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists (HERMES), as well as being an Expert Somnologist certified by the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) specializing in Sleep Disorders. She has specialized at the Department of Sleep Medicine of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Scotland, where she studied and analyzed cases of respiratory disorders and other disorders during sleep. Additionally, she completed further training in diagnostic bronchoscopy at the Bronchoscopy Laboratory of the University Pulmonology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has a notable teaching record participating in courses for residents as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students of Aristotle University. She possesses significant research contributions with participation in numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops either through lectures or poster presentations, contributed to the authorship of the books "Pulmonology" and "Internal Medicine," which are taught to medical students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has presented 98 papers at Greek and international scientific conferences and has been honored with 6 awards. Finally, she has published articles in Greek and international medical journals and participates in clinical protocols both Greek and international, concerning sleep, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smoking.

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.

Dr. Kokkotou Eleni is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist, holding a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and operates a private practice in Neo Faliro. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Thoracic Oncology from NKUA. She has extensive clinical experience, serves as a consultant at the private Metropolitan Hospital, and has previously collaborated with the Oncology Unit of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Her expertise includes lung cancer, asthma, COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and respiratory infections.

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.

Kokkolis Ioannis is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" in Iași, Romania, and specialized in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". He is an external associate of the Euromedica General Clinic and the Athens Therapy Center, and has served as the scientific director of the Pulmonology Department at the Private General Clinic Euromedica as well as Second Consultant at the 12th Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Finally, the doctor regularly attends numerous conferences as part of his continuing medical education.

Kontopyrgias Georgios MD, MSc, FCCP is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Glyfada. He works as an Associate Director at Metropolitan Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in pulmonology in the Intensive Care Unit - Respiratory Failure Center at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in thoracic oncology and received further training with a scholarship from the Hellenic Respiratory Society in diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) (Thoraklinik am Universitatsklinikum Heidelberg). Through continuous attendance at conferences, he stays informed on diseases in which he has particular expertise, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, lung cancer, sleep apnea, COPD and chronic cough, and he has numerous publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, the European Respiratory Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, 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.