Doctors for Hemorrhoids in Ampelokipoi

Ο Dr. Δημήτριος Α. Βουγιουκλάκης, MD, PhD, είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός της Κλινικής Γενικής, Λαπαροσκοπικής, Βαριατρικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στον Πειραιά και κατάγεται από τη Λάγια της Μάνης. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιωνίδειο Πρότυπο Σχολή Πειραιά και, κατόπιν Πανελλαδικών Εξετάσεων, εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών και στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) Θεσσαλονίκης, από όπου αποφοίτησε το 1985 ως Ανθυποσμηναγός Ιατρός. Μετά την υπηρεσία του στην Υγειονομική Υπηρεσία της 130 Σμηναρχίας Μάχης στη Λήμνο, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας και στο ΝΕΕΣ, αποκτώντας τον τίτλο ειδικότητας το 1992. Το 1996 μετέβη στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο για μετεκπαίδευση στο Royal Free Hospital του Λονδίνου, στον τομέα της χειρουργικής ήπατος, χοληφόρων, παγκρέατος και μεταμοσχεύσεων ήπατος, όπου εργάστηκε ως Fellow και έμμισθος χειρουργός. Με την επιστροφή του στην Ελλάδα, συνέχισε την επαγγελματική του πορεία στο 251 ΓΝΑ, όπου διετέλεσε Επιμελητής Χειρουργικής και, από το 2006, Διευθυντής της Α΄ Χειρουργικής Κλινικής. Το 2021 ανέλαβε καθήκοντα Υποδιοικητή και Διευθυντή Ιατρικού Προσωπικού του 251 ΓΝΑ με τον βαθμό του Ταξιάρχου, ενώ το 2023 ορίστηκε Πρόεδρος της Ανωτάτης Υγειονομικής Επιτροπής Κρίσεων της Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας. Το 2024 αποστρατεύθηκε ευδοκίμως με τον βαθμό του Υποπτεράρχου, τον ανώτατο βαθμό του Υγειονομικού.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της μακρόχρονης πορείας του έχει λάβει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην ελάχιστα επεμβατική, λαπαροσκοπική και ρομποτική χειρουργική, με συμμετοχή σε σειρά εξειδικευμένων εκπαιδευτικών courses στο IRCAD του Στρασβούργου και στο ORSI του Βελγίου. Το 1995 αναγορεύθηκε Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, μετά την εκπόνηση πειραματικής διδακτορικής διατριβής με αντικείμενο τις σηπτικές και άλλες επιπλοκές μετά την εμφύτευση χολόλιθων στην περιτοναϊκή κοιλότητα. Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσια επιστημονική δραστηριότητα, με δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά και πολυάριθμες ανακοινώσεις και παρουσιάσεις σε ιατρικά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Η χειρουργική του εμπειρία καλύπτει όλο το φάσμα της Γενικής Χειρουργικής, τόσο στην ανοικτή όσο και στη λαπαροσκοπική και ρομποτική χειρουργική. Περιλαμβάνει, μεταξύ άλλων, μείζονες ηπατεκτομές, παγκρεατεκτομές Whipple, επεμβάσεις πρωκτού, περινέου και θυρεοειδούς, καθώς και επεμβάσεις ανώτερου και κατώτερου πεπτικού, ήπατος, παγκρέατος, σπλήνας, ενδοκρινών και συμπαγών οργάνων, βαριατρικές επεμβάσεις και αποκατάσταση κηλών κοιλιακού τοιχώματος. Στον τομέα της ρομποτικής χειρουργικής, η εμπειρία του περιλαμβάνει επεμβάσεις ανώτερου πεπτικού, βαριατρικής χειρουργικής, παχέος εντέρου και ορθού, καθώς και αποκατάσταση κηλών κοιλιακού τοιχώματος. Πολλές από τις χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις του έχουν παρουσιαστεί και βιντεοπροβληθεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια, ενώ ορισμένες έχουν διακριθεί και βραβευθεί ως καλύτερες βιντεοπροβολές συνεδρίων.

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Margetis Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist and maintains a private practice in Ambelokipoi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) by the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, he is specialized in hepatology and endoscopic gastroenterology. At his private practice, each patient can receive information regarding oncology issues related to the organs of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas. He offers a range of gastroenterological services to patients including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, rectoscopy, polyp removal, and breath testing for Helicobacter pylori. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in interventional endoscopy, performing endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. He ensures continuous education by actively participating in approximately 40 international medical conferences, lectures, oral presentations, and chairing sessions at 6 international medical conferences. He has been actively involved in around 250 Greek medical conferences, oral presentations, speeches, and chairing sessions at 50 Greek medical conferences, as well as hands-on training at 20 conferences with practical participation. Moreover, he has contributed a substantial body of written work to international and Greek medical journals, as well as to proceedings of international and Greek medical conferences, and possesses teaching experience at university medical schools. Finally, he is the recipient of numerous Distinctions and Awards.

Tsizanou Xaralampos - Fernant is a General Surgeon-Proctologist and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He is an honor graduate Doctor of the University of Athens and holds a Master of Proctology (USA), while also serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame. For surgeries, he utilizes advanced and innovative techniques such as the use of Laser and ultrasound, allowing the patient to return immediately to their daily routine after surgery. He manages: Proctological conditions (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess, perianal fistula, pilonidal cyst, condylomas, anorectal malignancy), laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder diseases (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis), skin conditions (lipoma, sebaceous cyst, nevi, hidradenitis), and diseases of the colon (diverticula, polyps, cancer). Finally, it is noteworthy that the doctor engages in research and regularly publishes in international journals (in English and French) and collaborates with numerous hospitals and clinics abroad. To this day, he is the personal advisor to the President of the People's Republic of Congo and cooperates with the Congo mission (Patriarchate of Alexandria).

Dr. Anna Paspala is a General Surgeon with a private practice in downtown Athens. She is an Attending Physician at Iaso General Clinic, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the Medical School of Athens (GNA Laiko). She holds a Master's and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, both awarded with honors. She specializes in Endocrine Surgery following training at Imperial College London in the United Kingdom and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy. Finally, in her private practice, Dr. Paspala offers a wide range of services, providing clear and scientifically substantiated information to ensure that every patient feels confident and well-informed at every step.

Mparmpounakis Panagiotis is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with private practices in Neo Psychiko and Salamina. Additionally, he sees patients at the outpatient clinics of Iatriko Psychiko and Iatriko Palaio Faliro (Athens Medical Group). His extensive studies in Greece and abroad, combined with his personal dedication to the patient's problem, ensure excellent provision of medical care and management of health issues. The physician's long-term involvement and experience in gastroenterology, digestive oncology, idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), continuous scientific updating, and his distinguished team of collaborators enable proper management of a wide range of gastroenterological conditions. He performs advanced endoscopic, diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic techniques such as Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) application in Barrett's esophagus, a method that essentially revolutionizes its treatment, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), magnifying endoscopy, high-definition chromoendoscopy for the prevention and early diagnosis of early cancer and precancerous conditions in the digestive system, and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI). More specifically, he performs endoscopic application of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in Barrett's esophagus, cauterization - endoscopic hemostasis of upper and lower gastrointestinal lesions with Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC), small bowel examination with wireless PILL CAM capsule, gastroscopy - CLO Test for Helicobacter pylori detection, liver and biliary diseases, anemia investigation, celiac disease screening, treatment of malabsorption syndrome, diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Voulgaris Sotiris is a General Surgeon with a private practice located in Ilisia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and holds a postgraduate diploma in Minor Pelvic and Perineal Surgery from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies in Surgical Oncology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is currently working as a Surgeon - Consultant at the Athens Medical Center. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of general surgery cases, with a specialization in laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, and hernia surgery.

Protopapas Giannoulis MD is a General Surgeon - Proctologist and maintains a private practice in Gkyzi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He received further training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine and holds certifications in ATLS and Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course. He is affiliated with the Athens Clinic and Doctor's Hospital. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society for Wound and Ulcer Healing and participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development, having presented both oral and poster presentations.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Pontas Xristos is a Gastroenterologist and maintains his private practice in Athens. He has served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute General Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead NHS Trust and as a Clinical Fellow in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department of the same hospital in London. It is noteworthy that he was awarded a UEG (United European Gastroenterology) Scholarship as well as a Scholarship from the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society. Currently, he serves as a Consultant in the Gastroenterology Clinic at Mitera Hospital.

Varytimiadis Lazaros MD, MSc, FEBGH, PhD is a Gastroenterologist - Interventional Endoscopist, Deputy Director of the Gastroenterology Clinic and Endoscopy Department at MITERA Hospital, and maintains private practices in Pefki and Athens. He received a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and completed advanced training in Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where he was later appointed and worked as a Consultant. He specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos - Athens Ophthalmological Clinic - Polyclinic," as well as in Internal Medicine at the General Prefectural Hospital of Edessa. In 2017, he was recognized as a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH). Additionally, he holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation focused on the removal of precancerous lesions (polyps) from the gastrointestinal tract. He completed a postgraduate MSc program in Crisis Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. It is noteworthy that his main clinical interests include complex polypectomies of large polyps (EMR, pEMR, ESD), monitoring patients with Barrett’s esophagus, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and advanced training seminars, has received scholarships and awards for best scientific presentations, and has delivered oral presentations and posters at various scientific meetings.