Vascular surgeons - Angiologists

Vascular surgeon Papadakis Manolis is specialized in classical endovascular vascular surgery and maintains a clinic in Heraklion, Crete. Among others, the surgical services provided include treatment of varicose veins and telangiectasias with laser and foam, endovascular therapy of carotid arteries and aneurysms, arterial and venous diseases. The vascular surgeon is responsible for a range of conditions such as: varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, phlebitis, telangiectasias, treatments for phlebitis, venous thrombosis, thrombophilias, laser applications, classical and endovascular vascular surgery, venous insufficiency, lower limb edema, post-thrombotic syndrome, lymphedema, management of aneurysms, abdominal aortic aneurysm, thoracic aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, arterial stenosis, diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot and ulcer.

Panagiotis Roukanas is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains his private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the inter-university postgraduate training program in "Endovascular Techniques" from the same University in collaboration with the University of Bicocca in Milan. He completed his military service as a Unit Physician and worked as a rural doctor at Zakynthos Hospital. He specialized in Thoracic Surgery at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" and in Cardiac Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Additionally, he trained in General Surgery at the Attica General Hospital KAT and in Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." He is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous diseases using the most advanced methods, as well as in the treatment of diabetic foot and lymphedema. As part of his specialization, he participated in research programs in the field of Angiogenesis and the treatment of deep Venous Thrombosis. His scientific activity includes presentations at Greek and international conferences and publications in scientific journals. Since 2011, he has also been an affiliated physician at the BioClinic of Athens.

Dr Med Galanis Nektarios is a Vascular Surgeon maintaining private vascular surgery clinics in Athens and Chalkida. He holds degrees in Medicine and Radiation Protection and is a Doctor of the Medical School of Ulm in Germany. He has been trained in vascular diagnostic ultrasound, endovascular techniques, and endovenous laser ablation techniques for varicose veins. He possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked for 18 consecutive years (2003-2020) in clinics abroad in Germany and Switzerland, and since March 2020, he has been professionally active in Greece.

The vascular surgeon has performed more than 4,500 procedures both abroad and in Greece.

Since 2020, after his repatriation, he has served as the Director of the 1st Vascular Surgery Clinic at "IASO Thessaly". From October 2022, for three consecutive years, he was the director of the 5th Vascular Surgery Clinic at "Metropolitan General", and since September 2025, he has been directing the 2nd Vascular Surgery Clinic at "White Cross - The Athens Clinic" in Athens.

From 2021 for three consecutive years, he has been a scientific associate at the Institute of Anatomy of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he taught Anatomy to medical students. Since September 2025, he continues his academic and teaching activities at the same school, now holding the position of Assistant Professor of Medicine at AUTh Medical School.

Additionally, during the academic year 2024–2025, he served as a scientific associate in the Anatomy Laboratory of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Doundoulakis Konstantinos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Vascular Surgery under the Medical Association of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He trained as a General Surgery Surgeon at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, and specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at Ludmillenstift Krankenhaus Meppen. He has worked as a Vascular Surgeon at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of Elisabeth Krankenhaus Essen, as a consultant in the Second Vascular Surgery Clinic at Uniklinik Magdeburg, and in the First Vascular Surgery Clinic at Klinikum Brandenburg an der Havel. From 2020 to 2024, he served as a Consultant in the First Vascular Surgery Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, where he currently holds the position of Deputy Director. Finally, in his practice, he manages cases across the full spectrum of vascular surgery and angiological conditions, with noted expertise in endovascular vein surgery, nephropathy fistulas, and arterial diseases.

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.

Giannopoulos Argyris MD, PhD, FRCS (Eng) is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki, while also serving as Honorary Director at University College London Hospital, where he performs surgeries and monitors the latest advancements in Vascular Surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Imperial College London and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has extensive specialization and postgraduate training in endovascular surgery in London. He is specialized in complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and has significant experience in laser vein treatments, where he serves as an instructor at medical conferences. He has numerous publications in international medical journals and is a member of the Editorial Board of international Vascular Surgery journals. Finally, he is a member of many medical societies and scientific associations.

Vakalopoulos Paulos MD, MSc is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, former Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, and Director of the 2nd Vascular Surgery Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. He is a graduate of Military Medicine (SSAS), which trains Medical Officers of the Armed Forces who simultaneously attend the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. This dual qualification was achieved with considerable effort, while his continuous education and many years of experience, both at the Naval Hospital of Athens and other units of the Navy, as well as in the private sector, have entrusted him with duties and responsibilities requiring expert knowledge of modern medical technology and decisiveness in daily patient care. His pursuit of advancement in medical science and technology was fulfilled through his postgraduate training in Endovascular Vascular Surgery and Vascular Triplex at Imelda Hospital in Bonheiden, Belgium (2005). Numerous cases employing pioneering methods formed his daily training under the guidance of the Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic, Patrick Peeters. The determination of his mentor translated into trust for the trainee, resulting in a more comprehensive and effective education. His expertise in Vascular Ultrasound led him to attain a Master’s degree (2016) from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, completed with distinction ("Excellent"). Ongoing education in new interventional methods using the latest and advanced innovative materials propelled him to earn a Master’s degree (2012) from the Medical School of the University of Athens, completed with distinction ("Excellent"). In the aforementioned Intergovernmental Postgraduate Program "Endovascular Techniques," he is an invited Professor, presenting the latest developments from clinical studies and interesting cases related to the Endovascular repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.

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.

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.

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.

Το Affidea Νέας Ερυθραίας αποτελεί το ολοκληρωμένο ιατρικό κέντρο της περιοχής, με εξαιρετικά πλούσιο φάσμα ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων. Ξεχωρίζει για τις εξειδικευμένες χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες, την ουρολογία με δυνατότητα κυστεοσκόπησης, τη νεφρολογία και τις προηγμένες αγγειοχειρουργικές παρεμβάσεις - ένας πλήρης ιατρικός προορισμός για κάθε ανάγκη.

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.

Tzormpatzoglou Ioannis, Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, with private practices in Larissa and Lamia. He holds a PhD with a dissertation on the Morphology of the Carotid Plaque from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He received further training in endovascular techniques and specialized in vascular surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," and the Red Cross General Hospital of Athens Korgialeneio - Benakeio. In the clinic, within a modern and patient-friendly environment, a variety of medical procedures and services are performed, such as sclerotherapy and laser treatment for telangiectasias, thermocoagulation and radiofrequency treatments, and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Tzormpatzoglou Ioannis has extensive experience in managing carotid artery disease, both with stenting and carotid endarterectomy surgery. He has handled numerous cases involving abdominal aortic aneurysms and has performed a significant number of surgeries addressing these conditions. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery, the Hellenic Society of Angiology, the European Society of Vascular Surgeons, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.

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.

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.