Rheumatologists

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.

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.

Tryfonidi - Zaxari Amalia is a Rheumatology Specialist maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, while also serving as a Scientific Collaborator at Metropolitan General (General Clinic of Cholargos). She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has experience in ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections (hyaluronic acid - corticosteroids - collagen) and is specialized in paraspinal injections for spinal conditions (low back pain - sciatica - thoracic pain - neck pain). In her private practice, she manages a wide range of conditions such as osteoporosis, knee osteoarthritis, tendinitis, low back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, among others, providing comprehensive treatment. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

Lasithiotakis Ioannis is a Specialist Rheumatologist, awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, where he manages the treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cervical pain, low back pain, sciatica, degenerative spondyloarthropathy, herniated intervertebral discs, and various tendinitis conditions. He specializes in epicondylitis, periarthritis, collagen diseases, lupus, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and all autoimmune diseases. He has participated in numerous therapeutic protocols and international conferences. His work and studies have been published in several worldwide and Pan-European conferences, as well as reputable Greek and international medical journals and reviews. He is a member of multiple scientific societies and has specialized in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Finally, he serves as the Director of the Rheumatology Department at Creta InterClinic.

Karagiannidis Grigorios is a Specialist Rheumatologist with a private practice in the Vyronas area. He is a Scientific Associate of the Athens Medical Group - Palaio Faliro Clinic and the Central Clinic of Athens in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has conducted research as a fellow at Immunology Research Centers in Geneva and Basel, Switzerland. Both in his private practice and clinics, the doctor treats diseases across the entire spectrum of rheumatology, with his primary focus on seropositive and seronegative arthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatic syndromes of regional pain. He has extensive experience in aspirations and injections. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad with multiple publications and is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Immunology Society.

Tziafalia Matthoula is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , and in 2022 she obtained her Rheumatology specialty title after successfully completing her training at leading hospitals in the country. She also works as an adjunct Rheumatologist at the Attica General Hospital "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming," alongside her private practice, providing personalized care to her patients. Her professional career includes extended specialization and extensive experience in Rheumatology at the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos," early specialization in Pathology at the Karditsa General Hospital, as well as rural service and work in private healthcare facilities in Karditsa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anagnostis Theodoros MSc is a Specialist Rheumatologist maintaining a private practice in Rhodes. He has completed postgraduate studies in osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is specialized in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune musculoskeletal diseases. His practice offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Yfanti Marianthi is a Specialist Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Patras. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras (2015). Subsequently, she completed rural service at the Krestena Health Center. She specialized in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at St. Anna Hospital in Herne under Professor Prof. Dr. med. K. Kisters and at the University Hospital of Bochum, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet in Germany, under Professor Prof. Dr. med J. Braun and later under Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Xenofon Baraliakos. After obtaining her specialist qualification, she continued working as a specialist Rheumatologist at the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, the largest rheumatology center in Germany (148 beds and 36,200 patients in outpatient clinics and hospitalized annually), a world reference center for axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis and a recognized center of excellence by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR Centre of Excellence). During her work in Germany, she trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound and capillaroscopy. She is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Medicine at the University of Bochum.

Mpasdragianni Dimitra is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with specialization in autoimmune diseases and inflammatory arthritides. She also holds expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders, autoimmune diseases, regional pain syndromes, and metabolic diseases. Guided by a sincere interest in the patient as a whole, the rheumatologist combines scientific knowledge, clinical experience, continuous education, and adaptability to the rapid advancements in the field of rheumatology, which have been remarkable in recent years. As part of her ongoing professional development, she actively attends and participates in national and European conferences and seminars, staying informed about the latest developments in her specialty.

Minopoulos Konstantinos is a Rheumatologist and operates a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He is the Head of the Rheumatology Department at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. The physician has extensive experience in osteoporosis and in medical procedures such as intra-articular injections.

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.