Dermatologists- Venereologists for Acne scars

Fotiadou-Skoumi Christina is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Larissa. She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly, with postgraduate studies entitled "Medical Research Methodology" from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In her private practice, she provides Clinical Dermatology services with an emphasis on dermoscopy and nevus mapping, as she holds an international diploma in dermoscopy from the University of Graz, Austria, as well as services related to psoriasis, acne, mycoses, nail and hair disorders, pediatric dermatology, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, dermatological surgical services are offered, with three years of experience in the surgical clinic of the Hospital of Katerini. The clinic is equipped with modern technological equipment and performs the full range of medical (telangiectasias, scars, lesion destruction) and aesthetic laser applications (hair removal, pigmentation spots, facial anti-aging, wrinkle treatment). Concurrently, injectable treatments are performed, such as hyaluronic acid implants (certified by Clin. MedicsDirect, London), as well as microcrystalline dermabrasion and chemical peels. Furthermore, the doctor has been a Scientific Associate at the 1st University Dermatology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki since 2009, when she completed her specialization, to the present day. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic, European, and American Societies of Dermatology - Venereology, as well as the International Dermoscopy Society.

Dermatologist – Venereologist Papathoma Sofia is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (2004) and the Dental School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) (2013). She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Basic Principles of Oncology from NKUA (2005) as well as in Health Unit Management from CNAM. She trained in Pathology at the General Hospital G. Papanikolaou in Thessaloniki for two years from 2008-2010 and completed her mandatory rural service (Agrotiko) from 2010-2011 at the Kalandra Regional Clinic and the Kassandreia Health Center in Chalkidiki. She was a scientific collaborator of the Oral Medicine Clinic at the Dental School of AUTH. She completed her specialization at the Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases of Thessaloniki, where she obtained her specialist title. She returned from Belgium in 2019, where she worked as a Dermatologist at the private dermatology clinic Da Vinci Clinic. From 2020, she was a scientific collaborator of the 2nd Dermatology University Clinic of AUTH at Papageorgiou General Hospital in Thessaloniki and a clinical dermatologist at the express service. Since 2023, she has maintained her private practice Skinwise, where she practices clinical dermatology for adults and children, aesthetic dermatology, minor dermatologic surgical procedures, as well as oral lesion consultations.

Elite Plastic Surgery - Samouris Georgios Kai Synergates are exemplary Clinics of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery located in Syntagma and Glyfada. The Scientific Director of the Clinic is plastic surgeon Georgios Samouris, who holds a medical degree and has completed his training in hospitals in the UK, concluding at the "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. He is a Scientific Associate at the Central Clinic of Athens and has been a Consultant at the internationally renowned St Andrews Center for Plastic Surgery and Burns Chelmsford in Essex, where he also received training. Additionally, he has worked privately in London performing a large number of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. He possesses extensive experience in aesthetic body surgeries, most notably breast augmentation, as well as facial procedures, with rhinoplasty being the most prominent, delivering impressive results. In the field of reconstructive surgery, he treats burn diseases and offers melanoma therapy. In microsurgery, he provides restoration of defects of the limbs, head, and neck, as well as breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Finally, he has published in numerous prestigious international and Greek scientific journals and has given many lectures at domestic and international medical conferences.

Dr. Nancy A. Tsaousi is a Dermatologist – Venereologist with international training in Switzerland and Germany. She holds a Doctorate (PhD) from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe’s most prestigious university medical institutions. Since 2024, she has operated her private dermatology practice in Thessaloniki, providing specialized clinical and aesthetic dermatology services based on modern scientific evidence.

**Education & Specialization**

She graduated from the University of Patras School of Medicine (Degree Grade: "Very Good"). She subsequently trained in Switzerland at the Schweizer Paraplegiker Zentrum and Luzerner Kantonsspital in General Internal Medicine and Hemato-Oncology (FMH). She completed her residency in Dermatology – Venereology in Berlin, initially at the Meoclinic private clinic and later at the University Dermatology Clinic of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

**Research & Academic Excellence**

During her tenure at Charité, she was an active member of the Specialized Research Center for Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Psoriasis Forschungs- und Behandlungszentrum), participating in numerous international clinical trials regarding modern immunomodulatory and biological therapies. Her research led to publications in international scientific journals and the completion of her doctoral thesis titled “Epidemiologische, anamnestische und immunologische Merkmale der Acne inversa,” which was awarded the distinction "magna cum laude" (Honors) by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2022.

In 2023 she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Dermoscopy from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with Honors (Grade: 9.65/10), focusing on “Clinical and dermoscopic features of naevus-associated melanomas.”

**Professional Affiliations**

Since 2019, she has been an Academic Associate of the 2nd University Dermatology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at Papageorgiou Hospital. She is a member of the Center of Expertise for Rare Skin Diseases and the Clinic for Autoimmune and Bullous Diseases. She also actively participates in international scientific conferences as a speaker and researcher.

**Clinical Interests:**

 * Paediatric and adult acne

 * Psoriasis and modern immunobiological therapies

 * Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)

 * Mole screening via dermoscopy for skin cancer prevention

 * Dermato-oncology and Dermatologic Surgery

 * Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

 * Atopic dermatitis / Eczema

 * Autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases

 * Hair disorders / Hair loss

**Aesthetic Dermatology**

Dr. Tsaousi provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments aimed at natural rejuvenation and skin quality improvement. Her practice offers personalized protocols, including injectable treatments (mesotherapy/skin boosters, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers), biostimulation, and techniques against photoaging, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. Her approach focuses on subtle interventions for natural results, always prioritizing medical safety.

**Philosophy**

Her medical approach is rooted in **Evidence-Based Medicine**, individualized patient assessment, and thorough patient education. Her goal is to provide modern, personalized dermatological care within an environment of trust.

Dermatologist Dr Desinioti Kleio specializes in the treatment of acne in children, adolescents, and adults, following advanced training in France and Germany. She completed her specialty at the Athens Hospital for Venereal and Skin Diseases "Andreas Syngros," where she served as a Scientific Collaborator for several years. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens. Since 2009, she has maintained a private practice in Cholargos.

Dr Mantopoulou Tania MD, PhD is a Dermatologist - Venereologist based in Cholargos (Faneromenis Square). She holds a doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in dermatology and venereology, also holding a degree from the Medical School of the same institution. She provides high-level services, applying the most modern and valid scientific methods for the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions, tailored to the individualized needs of her patients. Indicatively, conditions treated at the clinic include acne, hair loss (alopecia), warts, sexually transmitted diseases, atopic dermatitis, molluscum contagiosum, papillomas, herpes zoster, urticaria, rosacea, mole dermoscopy, melanoma, and eczema. The physician actively participates in seminars and conferences related to her field to stay informed about all developments. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology, and the Hellenic Mycology Society.

Dr. Katsikeros Panagiotis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and operates the modern medical center for clinical and aesthetic dermatology, SkinTouch Dermatology Clinic, in Kifisia. He specialized at the Dermatology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras. He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Dermatologists and Venereologists (EDS), the International Society of Aesthetic Medicine, and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), with active participation and training in conferences in Greece and abroad. Thanks to his many years of experience and excellent scientific training, the doctor recommends the appropriate treatment for each patient. During his career, he has collaborated with many hospitals and clinics, and the continuous follow-up of clinical, aesthetic, and interventional dermatology fields allows him to provide comprehensive and high-quality services covering the full spectrum of dermatological conditions, aesthetic and interventional dermatology, and laser applications. Furthermore, his clinic treats cases related to acne, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic oncology, nevi (moles), and melanoma. The doctor's extensive experience in dermatological cases, combined with the modern equipment and the specially designed space for minor surgical and aesthetic procedures at SkinTouch Dermatology Clinic, enables responsible and effective management of any dermatologic condition or aesthetic treatment a patient may require, offering personalized solutions based on the highest therapeutic standards.

Georgios Taxias is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains private practices in Pefki and Kifisia. He studied at the Medical School of the University of L'Aquila in Italy and completed his specialty training as a Dermatologist - Venereologist at the University Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras. Additionally, he has been trained in seminars by the Italian Association of Medical and Surgical Aesthetics in Bologna, Italy, focusing on dermal implants and Botox. He has worked as a Dermatology Registrar at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and was Head of the Department of Pigmented Skin Lesions. Furthermore, he has worked in the outpatient clinics of the Bioclinic of Piraeus. Finally, the doctor has actively participated with oral and written publications in numerous medical conferences and workshops in Greece and abroad.

Giannoukos Anastasios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. Additionally, he is a scientific collaborator at the "Andreas Syggros" hospital. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Kefalonia, and continued his training at the Kreiskrankenhaus St. Anna Höchstadt a.d Aisch hospital in Germany. He worked as a Dermatology - Venereology resident at the Haut- und Venenzentrum in Recklinghausen, Germany. There, he was responsible for the outpatient dermatology clinic, allergy testing and desensitization, dermatologic surgical procedures, as well as phlebological diagnostic tests, and the lower limb ulcer clinic. As part of his specialization, he participated as a speaker in educational seminars for the general public on skin-related topics. He specialized at the "Andreas Syggros" Hospital for Dermatologic and Venereal Diseases and obtained the Dermatology Venereology specialty title. He remained there as the attending specialist physician of the Venereal Diseases department, gaining extensive experience in sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, urethritis, condylomas, genital herpes, among others. He also participated in patient monitoring protocols for psoriasis, primarily under treatment with biologic agents. He has received scholarships during his specialization at the "Andreas Syggros" hospital, as well as from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). Finally, he has participated in numerous international and Greek conferences as an invited speaker and has published in international and Greek scientific journals.

Dr. Lingria Santa is a Dermatologist-Venereologist, maintaining a private practice in Attica, in the Glyfada area.

She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University Hospital of Rome “La Sapienza” Clinica Ospedaliero-Universitario Policlinico Umberto I.

In Greece, she continued her training as a rural doctor (in underprivileged areas) at Trikala Hospital and the Health Center of Kalambaka.

At the General Hospital of Rethymno, she continued her training as an internal medicine resident.

Her training continued and was completed at the Andreas Syggros Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases, where she gained extensive educational experience throughout this period.

Giannakakis Georgios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, co-located with a microbiology clinic where patients can consult with a specialist microbiologist daily in the morning and afternoon. He has completed postgraduate training at the University of Miami, L. Miller School of Medicine in Florida, and at the Federal Hospital de Bonsucesso in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He specializes in Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, Pediatric Dermatology, and Clinical Dermatology. Additionally, he has extensive experience in sexually transmitted diseases. His clinic manages cases related to acne, mycosis, digital mapping of nevi, dermatologic oncology, aesthetic laser applications, telangiectasias, and hair loss. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Dermatosurgery, the Hellenic Dermatological Society, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Dr Mamali Konstantina MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a modern private practice in Ilisia. In 2003, with a grade of “Excellent,” she was awarded a scholarship to enter the Faculty of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while completing her final year of studies at the Faculty of Medicine at Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany. After graduation, she pursued a five-year specialization in hospitals and clinics in Germany, obtaining her specialty in Dermatology - Venereology. She has worked in a private Dermatology, Phlebology & Allergy clinic in Heiligenhaus, Germany, and at the Dermatology and Allergy Hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany. From 2012 to 2015, she worked at the University Clinic of Dermatology, Allergology, and Venereology at St. Josef Hospital-RUB in Bochum, Germany. Following successful exams with the Westfalen-Lippe Medical Association, she received the title of Dermatologist - Venereologist. During the following decade, she served as Deputy Scientific Director at the Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group clinics. Dr Mamali holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in “Dermatoscopy” from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (grade "Excellent") and is also a doctoral candidate at RUB University in Germany. From the beginning of her professional career, Dr Konstantina Mamali has invested in continuous education and skills development to stay informed about the latest scientific advancements in Dermatology.

Derma 360 is a specialized Dermatology center located in Omonia and Piraeus. The Scientific Director of Derma 360 is Derma 360. He possesses significant experience and training, having worked as a Dermatologist - Venereologist at the Dermatology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the General Clinic of Cosmoclinic. At Derma 360, services in specialized and aesthetic dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and venereology are provided.

The Standard Medical Diagnostic Laboratories Medicity are among the oldest and most recognized laboratories in the field of private providers of Primary Health Care (PHC) services. They are an evolution of the Psychiko Polyclinic, which was established in 1982 by the Fousas family with the primary focus on providing top-level care for every medical case, with personalized attention and specialization. In 2015, the Psychiko Polyclinics were renamed Medicity following a complete renovation and upgrade of both the building infrastructure and the medical-technological equipment, featuring state-of-the-art medical devices and analyzers (GE HealthCare, Roche, Biomerieux, Olympus, Thermo Scientific, Siemens). The specialized and reliable logistical infrastructure, with the capability for bidirectional communication of all automated analyzers with the LIS, combined with the verification and approval of results exclusively by medical personnel, highly trained and experienced with many years of service in the largest hospitals in Attica, contributes to the reliability of the results. Simultaneously, the ability to provide immediate results, the internal and external quality controls conducted at regular intervals, as well as the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification, create a model and organized environment for all those who require our services.

Zeimpekis Grigorios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private practices in Elefsina and Keratsini. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and initially specialized at the "Infectious Diseases" Hospital of Western Attica, followed by specialization at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His thirty years of experience guarantee the proper management of any dermatological problem or condition, and at his private clinic, he offers both dermatological and cosmetic services. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous scientific conferences in Europe and the United States of America and is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Ioannis Savoulidis MD, MSc is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology at "Andreas Syggros" Hospital. He is a member of the Medical Association of Piraeus, the Hellenic Dermatological and Venereological Society, and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars. He has collaborated with various clinics, day care units, and medical centers throughout his career. His particular interests include dermatoscopy, cryotherapy, and cosmetic dermatology. Additionally, he holds a diploma from the Postgraduate Program "Health Services Planning and Management" of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

His philosophy is to ensure that his fellow human beings are happy and satisfied. He achieves this with knowledge, responsibility, and compassion. He welcomes patients with dermatological and venereal diseases at his private practice at 132 Ypsilantou Street in Piraeus.

Paraskeui Xatzikokkinou is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private practices in Nikaia and Nea Erythraia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma in mole dermatoscopy (Advanced Dermatoscopy Certificate). She completed her specialization in Dermatology at the University Dermatology Clinic of the University of Trieste, specifically at Maggiore Hospital. She has many years of experience, having worked as a Collaborator and Scientific Head of the Dermatology Department at the Asklipieio Vrilissia Polyclinic, as well as at the Dermatology Department of the Bioclinic of Piraeus. Additionally, she possesses a significant scientific portfolio consisting of numerous publications. Finally, she specializes in clinical and interventional dermatology, the treatment of adult and pediatric acne, as well as mole screening.

Nikolaou Artemis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice located in Nea Smyrni Square. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty in Dermatology - Venereology at the University Clinic of the Hospital for Venereal and Skin Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syggros." Since 1997, she has been an associate of the Model Center for Laser Application in Aesthetic Dermatology "Laser Touch." She was elected as a member of the Hellenic Dermatological and Venereological Society, the Dermatologic Surgery Society, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), and the European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery (ESLAS). Finally, Dr. Nikolaou has attended numerous conferences of the aforementioned societies both in Greece and abroad, focusing on Dermatology, Venereology, Aesthetic Dermatology, and Laser treatments.

Paulidis Athanasios MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and Director of the Dermatology Department at the "Errikos Dunant" Hospital Center. He also maintains a private practice in central Athens, "AI Derma Clinic." He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and specialized at the Dermatology School of the University Hospital of Rome "Tor Vergata." He has a postgraduate degree in Laser treatments from the same University Hospital and a postgraduate degree in Dermatoscopy from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The physician has extensive experience in both clinical and aesthetic dermatology, the use of lasers, and dermatologic surgery. He has participated in numerous conferences aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has authored academic publications. Additionally, he is a member of Italian and European scientific associations and societies.

Natalia Kouna is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She specialized in scalp disorders at the "Andreas Syggros" Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases and remains a scientific collaborator, participating in research programs on psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, she has specialized in aesthetic dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser treatments. For several years, she was a collaborator in the Department of Physiology and Hair Disorders at the "Andreas Syggros" Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases and possesses extensive experience in scalp conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and others. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dermatological and Venereological Society, the Hellenic Dermatologic Surgery Society, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and the Hellenic Society of Dermatoscopy.