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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kourkouni Euaggeli is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Trikala and, since 2018, has also been serving as a Rheumatologist at the General Hospital of Karditsa. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her rural service at the underserved Regional Clinic of Drakotrypa and the Health Center of Mouzaki. She specialized in Rheumatology at the University General Hospital of Larissa. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in "Exercise and Health." She earned a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, following the completion of her doctoral thesis on "Homeostasis of B Lymphocytes in Systemic Sclerosis." She is licensed to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound of rheumatologic organs by the Ministry of Health, after completing training at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates." She regularly participates as a speaker or chairperson at rheumatology conferences.

Her specialties include:

Autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Raynaud's syndrome, dermatomyositis - myositis)

Arthritis - Joint aspirations

Gouty arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Temporal arteritis - rheumatic polymyalgia

Vasculitis

Osteoporosis

Fibromyalgia

Musculoskeletal and joint ultrasound

Zavitsanou Ilektra is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Exarchia. She specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Larissa and in Rheumatology at the outpatient clinics of the Rheumatology Department and the emergency rheumatologic cases of the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos.” Additionally, she teaches first aid in public naval education and possesses extensive experience in autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, regional syndromes, and intra-articular injections. She is a scientific collaborator at the Central Clinic of Athens in Kolonaki and has served as a collaborator for the insurance company Groupama, the “Agia Fotini” clinic in Larissa, and the private hospital Metropolitan. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Rheumatology, the Athens Medical Association, and actively participates in numerous conferences, seminars, and continuing education courses as part of her ongoing professional development.

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.

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.

Sapountzakis Antonios is a Rheumatologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Smyrni since 2004. He graduated from the University of Padua in Italy and specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the General Hospital of Samos. The doctor has extensive experience in osteoporosis, systemic autoimmune diseases, joint and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as connective tissue diseases. His practice offers a wide range of services, always with a patient-centered approach.

Mpanti Theodota is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Kozani. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in rheumatology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." Additionally, she received training at the General Hospital of Kozani "Mamatsio" and specialized in pathology at the same hospital. She has participated with presentations at numerous national medical conferences. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation and is fluent in English and German.