Rheumatologists

Fragkakis Nikolaos is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Argyroupoli and has been serving as the Chair of the Professional Committee of Rheumatologists of Greece (EPERE) since January 2025. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is certified in Hilterapia therapy, which aids in the rehabilitation of painful pathological conditions related to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as in shock wave therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, he holds a diploma in acupuncture and has served as the Director of the Pathology Clinic at the General Hospital of Amfissa. By attending conferences and seminars related to Rheumatology, he stays updated on the latest developments in his field. The physician is also a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Association of Clinical Laboratory Physicians, and the Alternative Medicine Committee of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, the practice is equipped with a magnetic stimulator and Tecar therapy (radiofrequency treatment).

Maria Karampetsou is a specialist rheumatologist with a private practice located at 3-5 Archytas Street in Pangrati. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras in 2006 and holds a doctoral degree (PhD) since 2013. From May 2013 to June 2017, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. She specialized in the Rheumatology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" after completing the general part of her specialty in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Aigio. Dr. Karampetsou has a substantial research and publication record in reputable international scientific journals, as well as active participation in international and national conferences with oral and poster presentations.

Dr. Mpantentzki Xousein is a Rheumatologist with a private practice at Micro Lab center in Kallithea. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and subsequently obtained an additional Rheumatology degree from the University of Bochum in Germany. He specialized in Rheumatology at the Rheumatology Hospital in Herne, Germany. Finally, he served as an Assistant Consultant B at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," managing a wide range of cases and gaining extensive experience in his field.

Fragkakis Spyros MD, MSc is a Rheumatologist who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases with a grade of "Excellent" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he possesses a diploma in Medical Acupuncture following successful training and examinations under the auspices of the International Council of Medical Acupuncture. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate courses with practical training at the Medical Schools of the University of Vienna, Hasselt University, and the University of Zurich. Concurrently, he has valuable professional experience, having worked in numerous Rheumatology Clinics, and has been equipped with the appropriate knowledge for the physical rehabilitation of rheumatologic, orthopedic, and neurological diseases. Currently, his private practice utilizes state-of-the-art technologies such as shockwave therapy, Hiro-laser, Biofeedback, TENS, Diathermy, Magnetic fields, and ultrasound. Finally, he is a member of various Greek associations and scientific societies and ensures continuous professional development by attending seminars and conferences aimed at ongoing education and training in his field.

Lykoura Xrysa is an Adult Rheumatologist (16 years and older) and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and has developed extensive clinical experience in Pathology and Rheumatology. She has served as a Pathology resident at the General Hospital of Patras and as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Amfilochia, while from 2020 to 2025 she specialized in Rheumatology at the University General Hospital of Patras. Furthermore, she actively participates in research with publications in international scientific journals, focusing primarily on systemic lupus erythematosus, rituximab administration, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Additionally, the doctor is a regular member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Rheumatology Society. She combines clinical experience with scientific evidence, providing high-quality medical care in the field of Rheumatology.

Mpaili Georgia is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and specialized in Rheumatology at GNA KAT. She has experience in systemic autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal disorders. She is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism.

Tsakiridis Paulos is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a postgraduate program in "Medical Research Methodology" (PROMESI) with a focus on Clinical Research. He specialized in Rheumatology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and during his specialty training, he attended and participated in conferences, as well as participated in the clinic’s research protocols.

Stasinopoulou Kelly (Kalliopi) is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Chalandri since March 2023. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Sweden. Specifically, she was a trainee at the Rheumatology Clinic of NU-Sjukvården, Uddevalla Hospital, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where she recently served as a Consultant. She also possesses significant clinical experience.

Ioanna Katsigianni is a specialist Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She specializes in the treatment of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, connective tissue disorders, and musculoskeletal diseases. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Thessaly in "Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics." She worked as a resident physician in the Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and in the Rheumatology Department of the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. Since then, she has maintained a private practice within the medical team of the private polyclinic "Iasi," located in eastern Thessaloniki in Depo. Simultaneously, she serves as a scientific collaborator at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio" in the Rheumatology Department, participating in European research programs.

Goules Dimitris is an Orthopedic Pathologist - Rheumatologist and maintains private practices in Psychiko, Gyzi, Chalandri, and Ampelokipi. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also specialized in Pathology. He completed his doctoral dissertation at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (USA). He began his specialization in Rheumatology in London. There, he had the opportunity to participate in J. Cyriax's team for the consolidation and dissemination of Orthopedic Pathology and to engage in the biomechanical pathophysiology of the spinal column, the scientific foundation of osteopathy (manipulation), and injection therapy of the joints and spine. He served for five years as Director of the Rheumatology Department at NIEE and currently serves as a scientific collaborator at the University of Athens. He founded the "Low Back Pain and Spinal Column Clinic" at the University of Athens, which he transferred to the private sector under the name "Institute of Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, and Spinal Column," where he focuses on the conservative non-surgical treatment of spinal diseases, the publication of related articles, and the organization of seminars. He is among the first scientists to have internationally documented that conservative treatment can reduce or eliminate the size of intervertebral disc herniation and that paretic sciatica caused by discopathy is no longer an absolute indication for surgery, but can be managed equally well or better conservatively.

Iliadou Kornilia is a Rheumatologist, Director of the Rheumatology Department at the Euroclinic Athens, and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed her specialty training in Rheumatology. Specifically, her training began at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the New Ionia Hospital "Agia Olga" and continued at the Rheumatology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where she trained for 4 years. Subsequently, she pursued further training at the Laboratory for Research of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Bone Metabolism of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as at the Pathophysiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Additionally, she collaborated with Metropolitan Hospital and the "Athinaion" Clinic, and for several years worked as a Rheumatologist at IKA, in the local unit of Neos Kosmos. Furthermore, she has 72 publications and presentations, as well as 104 conference participations in the last 10 years. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society & the Professional Association of Rheumatologists of Greece, the Bone Metabolism Society, and the Spine Society.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Rheumatology Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's goal is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis and treatment, in a cost-effective, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The aim is to cover the health needs of every family, every insured or uninsured individual of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service – high-quality examinations – affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from beginning to end, that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Dr. Georgakopoulos Xristos is a rheumatologist specializing in the management of rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on arthritis, inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, mechanical musculoskeletal pain, and osteoporosis.

His training at the Rheumatology Clinic of GNA KAT and collaboration with specialized centers and multidisciplinary teams have shaped an approach that combines clinical experience with personalized and evidence-based care. He is certified by EULAR in the use and teaching of musculoskeletal ultrasound and has completed further training at the IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant’Ambrogio in Milan through a scholarship from the Hellenic Rheumatology Society.

Additionally, he actively participates in scientific groups and associations in the field of rheumatology and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Roumpi Lina is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Chalkida and Thebes. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Pathology and Rheumatology at Sundsvall Regional Hospital and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. She has many years of experience and has been working as a Rheumatologist - Senior Registrar A′ at Sundsvall Hospital since 2016, as well as being responsible for the studies of medical students at Umeå University Medical School in Sweden.

Dr. Marina Sykara is a Biologist and a Specialist Rheumatologist, holding a PhD from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA).

She began her studies at the Department of Biology, School of Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with an early focus on immunology and autoimmunity. After obtaining her first degree, she continued her studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens while simultaneously conducting and successfully completing her Doctoral Thesis with distinction at the same university, focusing on the study of molecular pathogenic mechanisms in systemic autoimmune diseases. She further pursued her research as a postdoctoral fellow at the Medical School of Athens and subsequently at the internationally renowned Molecular Biology Center of the University of Madrid (Centro de Biologia Molecular, Severo Ochoa).

Her specialization in Rheumatology was completed entirely at the University General Hospital “Laiko,” with active participation in the Centers of Expertise for Rare Systemic Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, where she gained specialized knowledge and extensive clinical experience.

Her scholarly contributions include original publications in reputable international scientific journals and medical texts, and she has been honored with two European awards of excellence for her contributions to basic and clinical research (EULAR, ERE). She actively participates in international rheumatology scientific conferences and clinical studies. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society. Her scientific approach is based on evidence-based medical knowledge, clinical precision, and personalized patient care.