Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

Aggelakis Leonidas is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a master's degree in Thoracic Oncology and has undergone further training in the field of Interventional Pulmonology. He graduated from the Military Officers School and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of respiratory diseases, respiratory function testing with oximetry, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, the Mantoux test, as well as smoking cessation. Moreover, when further investigation or treatment is required (diagnostic thoracic puncture, bronchoscopy, etc.) with interventional pulmonology procedures that are safely performed only in a hospital setting, the doctor conducts these procedures at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. Finally, the clinic is contracted with EOPYY and all private insurance companies.

Mr. Panagiotis Koliogiotis has maintained a medical practice in Piraeus from 2003 to the present. He studied at a University in Rome and subsequently worked for many years at Sismanoglio Hospital. He has attended numerous seminars domestically and internationally to adequately meet the needs of his patients.

 Papapetrou Dimosthenis is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Pefki. He was born in 1978 in Athens and is a graduate of the German School of Athens (Deutsche Schule Athen) (1996). He was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens through nationwide examinations, graduating in 2005 (MD). He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Thoracic Oncology (2015). He completed his mandatory rural service at the Regional Clinic of Foinikas, performing on-call duties as the head of the Surgical Department at the General Hospital of Syros (2006-2008). He specialized in Pulmonology-Phthisiology at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens ‘Sotiria’ from 2009 to 2014, when he obtained his specialty certification. He has been a Pulmonologist Associate at the Athens Medical Group - Palaiou Faliro Clinic since 2014, as well as the Scientific Lead Pulmonologist at the ‘Iatrokosmos’ Polyclinic since 2015. He has served as the lead physician in the Streetwork department of the Reception & Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens (KYADA) since 2022. Since 2010, he has participated as a researcher (Principal Investigator & Study Coordinator) in numerous international, multicenter Phase II, III, and IV clinical studies on bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has participated as Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator at the Clinical Study Center of 'Iatriko Palaiou Falirou' since 2016. Finally, he is a member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the asthma group of the Hellenic Respiratory Society (HRS), with contributions to oral and poster presentations at international and Greek conferences, and is certified by the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY) for electronic prescribing.

Pulmonologist Tsilogianni Zoi is a specialist pulmonologist and military physician. She graduated from the Medical Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her specialty in Pulmonology-Tuberculosis at the 2nd University Pulmonology Clinic of "Attikon" hospital. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Athens (with honors). She is a Consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GSNA) and a scientific associate of the BioClinic of Athens. The doctor accepts appointments for examination at her office in Vrilissia and at the BioClinic of Athens. Home visits are available. Electronic prescription via EOPYY is provided.

Dimitra Giannopoulou is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private pulmonology clinic in Peristeri. She holds a medical degree from the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with an international medical acupuncture diploma. The physician specializes in medical acupuncture for smoking cessation, asthma, COPD, pain, chemotherapy side effects, weight loss, allergies, and electroacupuncture. Additionally, her research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial asthma - COPD, and chemotherapy regimens in lung cancer. Alongside her private practice, Dimitra Giannopoulou is a First Consultant at the 1st Oncology Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, the European Oncology Society, the European Respiratory Society, the Delphic Society, and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Pesiridou Eutyxia is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Padua, Italy, with a specialization in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis. She has gained extensive professional experience as a resident in the 6th Pulmonology Clinic at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria", as well as in the Outpatient Clinics of the Internal Medicine, Surgical, and Cardiology Departments, and the respective Emergency Clinics at the General Prefectural Hospital of Kalamata. Additionally, she has received professional training in "Mass Health Loss Management" at the General Hospital of Attica KAT, as well as in "Emergency Prehospital Care and Emergency Department" at the General Hospital of Nikaia. Finally, to date, she continuously attends postgraduate seminars and participates in conferences to further enrich her knowledge in her field of specialization.

Veldekis Dimitrios is a Pulmonologist - Intensivist with a private practice in Korydallos. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "SOTIRIA," where he served as Coordinating Director for many years, heading the KAA department (ICU, IMCU, Pulmonology Clinic, Bronchology Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology, and Spirometry Laboratory). He has extensive clinical experience and training and, alongside his private practice, collaborates as a Pulmonologist - Scientific Associate with the Medical Center of Psychiko.

Agapitou Varvara is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens. She worked at the Evgenideio Hospital in ergospirometry and rehabilitation of the University Intensive Care Clinic of the University of Athens, where she also completed her doctoral dissertation and was awarded a PhD from the University of Athens with distinction. She specialized in the University Intensive Care Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital in the Pulmonology Department (Obstructive diseases, COPD-asthma, interstitial diseases, lung and mediastinal neoplasms, pleural diseases, as well as diseases affecting the lung parenchyma and/or respiratory muscles causing respiratory failure), a clinic that is notably a referral center for chronic respiratory failure. In the field of pathology, she worked at the 5th Medical Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital and received additional training in the Intensive Care Unit of the same hospital. It would be remiss not to mention that she has received a Research Fellowship from the Hellenic Thoracic Society. She has completed the Smoking Cessation Seminar and, approaching science as a dynamic and continuously evolving process, she has attended and continues to attend numerous accredited seminars from both the Hellenic and European Respiratory Societies.

Kapetangiorgis Athanasios - Center for Respiratory Rehabilitation is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Thermi, and also accepts cases in Thessaloniki within the Euromedica General Clinic. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized in Pulmonology at the 2nd Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou," where he obtained his specialty certification. At the Pulmonary Clinic, respiratory function testing is performed, specifically measurement of breathing using spirometry before and after bronchodilation. Management of dyspnea is provided, where pharmacological treatment is complemented by individualized Respiratory Rehabilitation programs. Diagnosis and monitoring of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease as well as Allergic Bronchial Asthma are also conducted using the modern method of Nitric Oxide measurement. Investigation and treatment of chronic cough, evaluation for the presence of Sleep Apnea Syndrome, diagnosis and investigation of lung cancer, and other respiratory system disorders are performed.

Karipi Christina is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She completed her medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the 4th Pulmonology Clinic of the Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria". Subsequently, at the same hospital, she participated in the Smoking Cessation Clinic of the 6th Pulmonology Clinic and served as Scientific Collaborator at the 4th Pulmonology Clinic. Additionally, she has worked as a chief physician of medical research protocols at the biotechnology company Regulon. Finally, she has participated in nationwide and pan-European conferences covering all fields of Pulmonology - Tuberculosis and medicine in general, and she continuously updates herself on all developments in her specialty.

Parisis Xrysovalantis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos and Pilea, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He completed his specialization at the First Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." With extensive professional experience and a distinguished academic career, the doctor provides accurate diagnosis and treatment of all conditions related to the respiratory system. Within the modern environment of his practice, respiratory function tests are conducted using spirometry, investigation of chronic cough, assessment of bronchial asthma, oximetry, evaluation of sleep disorders, diagnosis and management of COPD, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, and smoking cessation counseling. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association, the European Respiratory Society, the Hellenic Thoracic Society, and the Society for the Study of Lung Diseases and Occupational Chest Diseases.

Gkanavias Lampros is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is the Director of the Pulmonology Clinic at the 424th General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki (424 GSNE), holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2011), and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution, as well as the Military Officers School of Corps. The doctor specialized in Pulmonology at the University Pulmonology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He possesses extensive knowledge and experience in managing all respiratory system diseases. In his clinic, respiratory function testing is performed, including spirometry (before and after bronchodilation), oximetry, and respiratory muscle strength assessment. Diagnosis and monitoring of bronchial asthma, COPD, chronic cough, and other respiratory conditions are also conducted, alongside pharmacological and counseling therapy for smoking cessation. Allergy tests are performed as part of the investigation of allergic respiratory diseases. Finally, assessment for the presence of sleep apnea syndrome is carried out, and, when indicated, preliminary home sleep studies are conducted.

Koutsokera Aleksandra is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia, while simultaneously serving as a Senior Registrar at the Second Pulmonology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. She holds a master's degree in Thoracic Oncology and has completed with distinction a postgraduate program in Pediatric Pulmonology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialties in both Pulmonology and Pathology at numerous hospitals across Greece and currently possesses valuable experience in the field of Thoracic Oncology. At her clinic, each patient can receive information on the prevention and management of pulmonary diseases. She offers a range of pulmonology services, including respiratory function testing - spirometry, measurement of pulmonary diffusing capacity, oximetry, allergy testing, and bronchodilation assessment. Additionally, she provides advice on the treatment of respiratory infections, with particular emphasis on the prevention of bronchial asthma and chronic cough. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic and European Respiratory Societies and ensures to keep patients informed through the articles she publishes.

Trampari Xrysoula is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculologist with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and daily engagement with complex and innovative medical procedures. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator in public and private health institutions, Occupational Physician in multinational companies, medium-sized enterprises, and organizations, as well as, for several years, as an auditing Physician for the merchants' fund, OAEE, and EOPYY, and as President of the Primary Health Care Committee of OAEE. Additionally, she has been the designated Physician for children's camps and a volunteer Physician at the Municipal Clinics of the Municipality of Athens. Alongside her daily clinical medical practice, she participates in numerous research programs; her work has been published in international scientific journals and presented at pan-European conferences. She is a member of the authorship team of the scientific book "Lung Neoplasms" and continuously participates in medical research protocols. She held a teaching position in the Department of Nursing and Aesthetics at the Technical Educational Institutes of Athens and Piraeus and was a lecturer at the Nursing School of the General State Hospital of Nikaia. She remains constantly updated on the latest developments in her field by attending major conferences and numerous postgraduate seminars, while contributing articles to medical columns in the press and medical websites. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the European Respiratory Society, and the Association of Pulmonologists of Greece.

Mitsios Athanasios is a Specialist Pulmonologist and maintains his private practice in Larissa. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is an outstanding Doctoral graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialization at the University Pulmonology Clinic of the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." The physician manages a wide range of cases across the full spectrum of his specialty.

Frimas Apostolos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with private practices in Patras and Aigio. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He initially specialized in Switzerland at Hôpital du Valais and later at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and the Naval Hospital of Athens. From 2022 to 2023, he served as a medical auditor at Accurate Health Auditing & Consulting. In his private clinics, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in ergospirometry and smoking cessation.

Η Λαμπρινή Βλάσση είναι Πνευμονολόγος - Φυματιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Κάτω Πατήσια. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Είναι κάτοχος τίτλου μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών (MSc), αφού το 2023 ολοκλήρωσε το Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Διαταραχές της αναπνοής στον ύπνο – Εργαστηριακή και κλινική ιατρική του ύπνου» στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Επίσης, είναι Υποψήφια κάτοχος διδακτορικού διπλώματος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με θέμα «Οι ανοσοτροποποιητικές και κλινικές επιδράσεις της θεραπείας με μονοκλωνικά αντισώματα έναντι της IL-5 (mepolizumab) και του υποδοχέα της IL-5 (benralizumab) στην ανώτερη και κατώτερη αναπνευστική οδό, σε ασθενείς με σοβαρό ηωσινoφιλικό άσθμα και ρινικούς πολύποδες». Αφού ολοκλήρωσε την υποχρεωτική υπηρεσία υπαίθρου ως αγροτικός ιατρός στο ΠΙ Βαλτεσίνικου του ΚΥ Δημητσάνας, πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητά της στην Πνευμονολογία - Φυματιολογία στην 10η Πνευμονολογική Κλινική και στην 7η Πνευμονολογική Κλινική, αλλά και Κέντρο Άσθματος του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νοσημάτων Θώρακος «Η ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ». Εκεί, εξειδικεύθηκε στη διάγνωση και την αντιμετώπιση πολυάριθμων παθήσεων του αναπνευστικού συστήματος, καθώς και στην διενέργεια ικανού αριθμού απλών και EBUS βρογχοσκοπήσεων. Κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας Covid19 αντιμετώπισε μεγάλο όγκο περιστατικών με λοίμωξη από τον ιό SARS-CoV2, τόσο νοσηλευόμενους, όσο και POST-Covid ασθενείς. Στα πλαίσια της ειδικότητάς της έλαβε εξάμηνη εκπαίδευση στην Εντατικολογία στις ΜΕΘ της Α’ Πανεπιστημιακής Πνευμονολογικής Κλινικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών καθώς και του 251ου Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας. Επιπλέον, ολοκλήρωσε 14μηνη εκπαίδευση στην Παθολογία στην Κρατική Παθολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών «Η ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ», ενώ ασκήθηκε και στην Θωρακοχειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών «Η ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ», όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην παροχέτευση υπεζωκοτικών συλλογών και την τοποθέτηση θωρακικών σωλήνων παροχέτευσης και συμμετείχε στα Τακτικά Εξωτερικά Ιατρεία και στις θωρακοχειρουργικές επεμβάσεις και εκτιμήσεις. Μετά τη λήψη του τίτλου ειδικότητας συνέχισε να εργάζεται με παράταση σύμβασης ειδικότητας ως Πνευμονολόγος – Φυματιολόγος στην 7η Πνευμονολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών «Η ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ» μέχρι τον Μάρτιο του 2022, όταν και ξεκίνησε να εργάζεται ως Επικουρική Επιμελήτρια Β’ στην ίδια κλινική. Από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 η ιατρός διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στο οποίο προσφέρονται εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες διάγνωσης και αντιμετώπισης ευρέος φάσματος αναπνευστικών παθήσεων βάσει των οδηγιών της σύγχρονης πνευμονολογίας. Πραγματοποιούνται και συνεδρίες για διακοπή καπνίσματος, καθώς η ιατρός είναι πιστοποιημένη από την Ελληνική Πνευμονολογική Εταιρεία στις μεθόδους Διακοπής Καπνίσματος. Η ιατρός είναι ενεργή συνεργάτης του Ιδιωτικού νοσοκομείου "ΥΓΕΙΑ" από το 2023, ενώ από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2025 εργάζεται ως επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη πνευμονολόγος στο ιδιωτικό διαγνωστικό εργαστήριο "ΚΟΣΜΟΪΑΤΡΙΚΗ". Τέλος, η ιατρός έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και ήταν ενεργό μέλος σε επιστημονικές εργασίες και RCTs ως sub-investigator, ενώ στα πλαίσια συνεχούς κατάρτισης έλαβε και συνεχίζει να λαμβάνει μέρος ως ομιλήτρια και σχολιάστρια σε διάφορα εθνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Είναι επίσης μέλος της Ελληνικής και της Ευρωπαϊκής Πνευμονολογικής Εταιρείας, ενώ ασχολείται ενεργά με τον εθελοντισμό αφού συμμετέχει με ομάδα ιατρών της Ελληνικής Πνευμονολογικής Εταιρείας στον ετήσιο Διάπλου της Ομάδας Αιγαίου σε ακριτικά νησιά του Αιγαίου Πελάγους προσφέροντας ιατρικές υπηρεσίες σε ασθενείς με αναπνευστικά προβλήματα.

Symiakakis Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist maintaining a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in pulmonology from the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of Athens at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." The doctor has extensive experience in services such as oximetry, bronchodilation, respiratory assessment with spirometry, and in cases suffering from sleep apnea syndrome. In collaboration with the Athens Medical Center, he provides additional services including arterial blood gas measurement, polysomnographic sleep study, pleural fluid aspiration, bronchoscopy, pulmonary hypertension, and fibrosis. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the European Respiratory Community, the European Sleep Research Community, as well as numerous scientific groups.