Vascular surgeons - Angiologists

Ο ιατρός Παπανάγνου Ανέστης MD είναι Aγγειοχειρούργος - Aγγειολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Άλιμο. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, εκπαίδευση σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία των Αθηνών και μετεκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Αγγειακής και Ενδαγγειακής Χειρουργικής στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νoσοκομείο Leicester Royal Infirmary στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Ο γιατρός έχει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε Νοσοκομεία στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, Σαουδική Αραβία). Σήμερα, είναι συνεργάτης ιδιωτικών κλινικών και Νοσοκομείων της Αθήνας. Ο γιατρός είναι μέλος σημαντικών ιατρικών εταιρειών, ελληνικών και διεθνών, και συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα ιατρικών συνεδρίων, συμποσίων και ημερίδων, ελληνικών και διεθνών. Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο αντιμετωπίζει παθήσεις πάνω σε όλο το φάσμα της αγγειολογίας - αγγειοχειρουργικής και παρέχει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες στις εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες των ασθενών του.

Dimopoulos Xristos is the Consultant of the 3rd Vascular Surgery Department at the Athens Medical Center, while also maintaining a private practice as a Vascular Surgeon / Angiologist in Kolonaki and downtown Tripoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens as well as from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He is a certified specialized user of vascular ultrasound and has participated as a speaker at international Vascular Surgery conferences. He specialized in the full spectrum of Vascular Surgery & Angiology at the University Clinic of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany (Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf, Germany). After obtaining his specialty, he underwent further training in Minimally Invasive Endovascular Surgery at the internationally recognized Aorta & Peripheral Artery Disease center at the University Clinic of Hamburg, Germany (Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Germany) under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Eike Sebastian Debus.

Kallinis Aristeidis is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Korydallos and also offers home visits. He holds a postgraduate degree in health unit service management and a postgraduate degree in endovascular techniques. He completed further training at Ealing Hospital (Imperial College) in London and is a certified holder of a vascular ultrasound license. The doctor specializes in classical and endovascular surgery, as well as vascular ultrasounds. Additionally, he has extensive experience in conditions such as varicose veins, thrombosis, aneurysm, telangiectasias, phlebitis, embolism, among others. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery, the Hellenic Phlebological and Lymphological Society, and the Royal College of Phlebology in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Papasideris Xristos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, PhD holder from Democritus University of Thrace, maintaining private clinics in Marousi and Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and holds a postgraduate diploma in "Vascular Surgery: Endovascular Techniques." He also completed advanced training at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of Heinrich – Heinle University in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has been a scientific associate at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens, the University General Hospital Attikon, as well as a collaborator and surgeon at private hospitals. During his specialty training, he worked at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Evangelismos Hospital, Konstantopouleio General Hospital of N. Ionia “Agia Olga,” and the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. Additionally, he teaches at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as part of the course ‘Vascular Surgery,’ has participated as a speaker in conferences and workshops, and has numerous presentations at international conferences and publications in internationally recognized journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Professional Association of Vascular Surgeons and a board member of the Angiology Society, the Hellenic Vascular Surgery Society, and the Union of EOPYY Physicians (ENI-EOPYY), serving as the General Secretary. Finally, he specializes in the latest minimally invasive endovascular techniques.

Ksiromeritis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhD is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with private practices in Ilisia and Cholargos. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Vascular Surgery at the First Surgical Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital "Laiko." Dr. Ksiromeritis received further training at the University of Munich as a specialized vascular surgeon at the Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München. Ksiromeritis Konstantinos specializes in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Treatment of Varicose Veins with Endovenous Laser. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of textbooks on Surgery and Anatomy, as well as a significant number of scientific publications in Greek (4) and international (29) journals. In the context of continuous professional development, Dr. Ksiromeritis consistently attends numerous educational seminars, emphasizing that medical guidelines, proposals, or advice must invariably adhere to the principles of evidence-based medical science.

Moustardas Marios MD, MSc, PhD, FICA is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, Director of the Vascular Surgery Department at the "Iasis" clinic in Chania, where he also sees patients in a private practice in Marousi. He holds a doctoral thesis in the Surgical Sector of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he received advanced training in endovascular surgery at the European Vascular Masterclass in Amsterdam and in the use of laser for the treatment of varicose veins. Throughout his career, he has worked at numerous hospitals in Greece as an Attending Physician, in some of which he has served as Deputy Director, equipping him with the appropriate knowledge and experience to handle all vascular surgical cases. In his clinics, he employs the endovascular method – placement of stent grafts – and is capable of performing angioplastic restorations with balloons or stent placement in both central and peripheral vessels. Finally, he has published articles in international surgical scientific journals and maintains a continuous presence at Greek and international conferences on Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Georgios Xatzantonis is a vascular surgeon-endovascular surgeon. He trained at one of the largest centers for diabetic foot management and vascular access (fistula) in Germany and specializes in innovative endovascular techniques, having performed over 2,000 related procedures on hemodialysis patients in Germany and Greece. He is the head of the Vascular Access Center at Errikos Dunant Hospital, as well as the head of the Vascular Access Department at the 2nd Vascular Surgery Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at GNA “Laiko” Hospital. Mr. Xatzantonis is the pioneer behind the establishment of the first vascular access center in Greece, recognized by the international Vascular Access Society as a training center for vascular access surgery for hemodialysis patients. Finally, the physician is a scientific collaborator at Errikos Dunant Hospital, Mediterraneo Hospital, and GNA “Laiko” Hospital.

Makris Sotirios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains his private practice in Ilion. Following the completion of his specialty training, he served from 2008 to 2012 as a vascular surgery registrar at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, having performed a large number of limb revascularization procedures following injuries, as well as vascular surgical operations utilizing modern endovascular techniques. He holds an international postgraduate degree from Bicocca University Milan, specializing in contemporary endovascular techniques in Vascular Surgery. He underwent training in the use of vascular ultrasounds (vascular triplex) at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens and is certified by the Ministry of Health for their application in insured patients. He received further training in microsurgery and its applications in vascular surgery, specifically in vascular injuries due to trauma and sports injuries. He has participated in numerous vascular injury surgeries and limb revascularizations following partial or complete vessel transection. He has also completed advanced training in vascular surgery clinics in Germany and the Netherlands. He has participated in and presented scientific studies at conferences both in Greece and internationally, and has a significant body of written work with numerous publications in Greek and international scientific journals. He is currently pursuing a doctoral thesis at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens.

Nikolopoulos Euaggelos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist MD, MSc, maintaining private practices in Neo Irakleio, Attica, and Vathy, Samos. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is a Scientific Collaborator at the University Vascular Surgery Clinic of the same university. He is the Chief Vascular Surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital and has served as a Vascular Surgeon Consultant at the Athens Bioclinic. His core principles are: developing an excellent collaborative relationship between physician and patient, providing analytical, clear, and comprehensive information to the patient regarding their condition and treatment options, and ensuring absolute documentation of therapeutic recommendations based on current literature and the latest guidelines from the European Society for Vascular Surgery.

Tziogios Konstantinos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a PhD and a degree from the University of Rome and is specialized in endovascular arterial surgery, endovascular venous surgery, and telangiectasias. Furthermore, the doctor has extensive experience in the painless removal of unsightly varicose veins using the new 1470 nm laser and the revolutionary radial fiber, carotid artery stenosis repair, restoration of circulation in the upper and lower limbs, and the removal of aneurysms of the abdominal aorta, iliac, femoral, and popliteal arteries. He has served as Director, Scientific Director, and collaborator of the vascular surgery clinic at the Athens Medical Center, Palaio Faliro Clinic, and is currently the Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital.

Galyfos Georgios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, PhD holder from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Chalkida. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed the Inter-University Master's program (MSc) in Endovascular Techniques at the same university in collaboration with the University of Milano. Additionally, he is an Academic Fellow - Vascular Surgeon at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, he specialized in Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and at EVK Herne in Witten, Germany. He has also worked as an External Associate at the Evgenidio Hospital and the Euroclinic of Athens. He is specialized in Endovascular arterial surgery, Conventional surgery, and Arterial diseases. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Kakogianni Vasiliki is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains private clinics in Marousi, Keratsini, and Menidi. She holds a postgraduate degree in "Endovascular Techniques" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. Additionally, she is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) by the Greek ATLS Program of the University of Patras and is specialized in endovascular artery surgery and telangiectasias. During her professional career, she has worked in numerous hospitals as a trainee and as a Consultant, gaining significant experience in a wide range of diseases. Specifically, she possesses valuable expertise in conditions such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs. Finally, she actively participates in numerous seminars, two-day conferences, as well as Greek and international congresses.

Xronopoulos Anastasios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the same university. He specializes in endovascular vein surgery and has extensive experience in venous diseases and arterial conditions. Currently, he practices vascular surgery at the charitable institution "Errikos Dunant" as the deputy director and scientific supervisor. Alongside his clinical work, he has contributed to the writing of chapters in medical books, scientific publications, as well as numerous papers presented at Greek and international conferences. He has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Vascular Surgery Society and is currently the president of the Professional Association of Vascular Surgeons of Greece.

Ο Βασίλειος Παπαβασιλείου είναι Αγγειοχειρουργός, Διευθυντής του Αγγειοχειρουργικού Τμήματος του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Σισμανόγλειο – Αμαλία Φλέμιγκ, όπου ασκεί καθήκοντα επιστημονικού και διοικητικού υπευθύνου. Έχει πολυετή εμπειρία στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, έχοντας υπηρετήσει σε όλες τις βαθμίδες του κλάδου των ιατρών ΕΣΥ, έως την εξέλιξή του στον βαθμό του Διευθυντή Αγγειοχειρουργικής. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος τίτλου ειδικότητας Αγγειοχειρουργικής. Η ειδίκευσή του πραγματοποιήθηκε στη Β’ Προπαιδευτική Χειρουργική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Λαϊκό», ενώ έχει διατελέσει έμμισθος και άμισθος επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της ίδιας κλινικής. Είναι διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με διδακτορική διατριβή στο αντικείμενο της αθηροσκλήρωσης, η οποία εκπονήθηκε σε συνεργασία πανεπιστημιακών χειρουργικών και ερευνητικών εργαστηρίων και βαθμολογήθηκε με άριστα. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στο εξωτερικό στην Πανεπιστημιακή Αγγειοχειρουργική Κλινική και στο Τμήμα Επεμβατικής Ακτινολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Λέστερ στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε τόσο στην κλασική αγγειοχειρουργική όσο και στις σύγχρονες ενδαγγειακές τεχνικές, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της ενδαυλικής αντιμετώπισης ανευρυσμάτων κοιλιακής αορτής και των τεχνικών διαδερμικής και υποενδοθηλιακής αγγειοπλαστικής. Κατά τη διάρκεια της παραμονής του συμμετείχε ενεργά στο κλινικό, εκπαιδευτικό και ερευνητικό έργο των τμημάτων, ενώ το ερευνητικό του έργο οδήγησε σε σημαντικό αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων και ανακοινώσεων σε διεθνή συνέδρια. Έχει υπηρετήσει ως επιστημονικός υπεύθυνος αγγειοχειρουργικού τμήματος σε ιδιωτικό νοσοκομείο και έχει μακρά πορεία στο δημόσιο σύστημα υγείας, με διαδοχικές κρίσεις και εξελίξεις σε θέσεις Επιμελητή και Διευθυντή Αγγειοχειρουργικής. Διαθέτει άριστη γνώση της αγγλικής γλώσσας. Το επιστημονικό του έργο έχει αναγνωριστεί με πλήθος βραβείων και διακρίσεων από την Ελληνική Χειρουργική Εταιρεία και άλλους επιστημονικούς φορείς, καθώς και με υποτροφίες και εκπαιδευτικές χορηγίες από ελληνικές και ευρωπαϊκές επιστημονικές εταιρείες. Ερευνητικές του εργασίες έχουν βραβευθεί σε πανελλήνια συνέδρια, τόσο για το βασικό ερευνητικό τους περιεχόμενο όσο και για την κλινική τους εφαρμογή. Έχει έντονη παρουσία σε ελληνικές και διεθνείς επιστημονικές εταιρείες, ως τακτικό μέλος, καθώς και σε διοικητικές θέσεις, έχοντας διατελέσει γραμματέας, μέλος του διοικητικού συμβουλίου και πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Αγγειολογικής Εταιρείας. Είναι μέλος πλήθους διεθνών επιστημονικών οργανισμών στον χώρο της αγγειολογίας, της αγγειοχειρουργικής και της χειρουργικής έρευνας. Διαθέτει σημαντικό συντακτικό έργο, συμμετέχοντας σε συντακτικές και συμβουλευτικές επιτροπές ελληνικών και διεθνών ιατρικών περιοδικών, καθώς και στην επιμέλεια ιατρικού βιβλίου. Έχει πολυετή συμμετοχή ως προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής, πρόεδρος συνεδριών, μέλος οργανωτικών επιτροπών και εκπαιδευτής σε μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών. Έχει διατελέσει εισηγητής και κριτής σε διαδικασίες επιλογής ιατρών του ΕΣΥ, μέλος εξεταστικών επιτροπών για τη χορήγηση τίτλου ειδικότητας Αγγειοχειρουργικής και κριτής εργασιών σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Το ερευνητικό και συγγραφικό του έργο περιλαμβάνει μεγάλο αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά υψηλής απήχησης, ανακοινώσεων σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια και δημοσιεύσεων στον ελληνικό επιστημονικό τύπο. Παράλληλα με το επιστημονικό του έργο, έχει αναπτύξει κοινωνική και πολιτιστική δράση, με προσφορά σε τοπικούς φορείς και αναγνώριση για την κοινωνική του συνεισφορά.

Samara Nikolaos MD, MSc is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains private practices, while also serving as an associate with Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens Bioclinic, Doctors Hospital, and "Mitera" Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Endovascular Techniques in the Management of Vascular Diseases" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in collaboration with the University of Milano - Bicocca. He specialized in Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Additionally, he has provided voluntary clinical examinations to residents of remote and island regions. Finally, he is a member of numerous scientific societies and has participated in numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad.