Doctors for Allergic Rhinitis in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Dr. Natsiopoulou Ourania, MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds the position of attending physician at the B’ ENT Clinic of the "Lefkos Stavros" hospital as well as the role of Scientific Collaborator at the A' University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained a postgraduate diploma specializing in Nasal, Skull Base & Facial Disorders. Her professional career includes training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at hospitals in England (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) and the USA (Johns Hopkins University Hospital). She began her residency in General Surgery at the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and in Otolaryngology at the Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Subsequently, she continued her specialty training in hospitals in Switzerland (Hôpital Intercantonal de la Broye, HFR Fribourg) and completed her Otolaryngology specialization at the A’ University ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". At her private practice, she manages the full spectrum of otolaryngological disorders in both children and adults. Finally, Dr. Natsiopoulou is a member of the Athens Medical Association and is fluent in Greek, English, French, and Greek Sign Language.

Mr. Grigoriadis Georgios is an ENT surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery, with expertise in rhinology and rhinoplasty, trained in Frankfurt, Germany, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ioannina Medical School. With many years of experience, he manages the full spectrum of otorhinolaryngological disorders with both conservative and surgical treatment approaches. He is the Assistant Director of the Second ENT Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital.

Magklaras Ilias is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Melissia. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor specialized in Otolaryngology at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus, at Pammakaristos Hospital, and in Pediatric Surgery at Nikaia Hospital. Finally, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at MITERA Hospital and as a Consultant at HYGEIA Hospital.

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Ioannis Kotrotsos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) specializing in Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology, having acquired significant clinical experience and training in Germany. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a PhD degree from the University of Freiburg with the distinction “cum laude.”

A distinctive part of his training was his specialization at the University of Würzburg, where he deepened his expertise in voice disorders as well as audiological and speech disorders in children. In Germany, Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology are recognized subspecialties of ENT, which provides him with an additional level of expertise compared to the Greek standards.

He has worked in university and specialized clinics, and currently practices privately, examining a large number of patients with voice disorders, including professional voice users and artists. In his practice, he utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of conditions.

Simultaneously, he has significant experience in the assessment and management of pediatric cases, particularly in hearing and speech problems, based on the standards of modern European medicine.

His goal is to provide high-level, personalized care with an emphasis on scientific accuracy and a compassionate approach.

Koilia Xristina is an Allergist with a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Perugia, Italy, and is specialized in allergology for both children and adults. The doctor has extensive experience in urticaria and hereditary angioedema, respiratory allergies (rhino-conjunctivitis, asthma), and eosinophilic disorders. The allergist is a member of prominent organizations such as the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and continuously participates in seminars and conferences to stay updated on the latest developments in her field. At her private practice, she offers specialized services tailored to the individual needs of her patients.

Kanellos Panagiotis is an Otolaryngologist, Director of the ENT Department at Iaso Hospital, and a physician at the Pediatric Audiology Department of the same hospital. He maintains a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the Medical School of Craiova and specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Additionally, he received further specialization in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Audiology. Currently, in his private practice, he provides specialized services and treats a variety of conditions, including sudden hearing loss, facial or neck pain, allergic rhinitis, tonsils, hearing loss, hoarseness, olfactory disorders, nasal septum, tinnitus, external otitis, papillomas, vertigo, laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, and polyps. He has authored 46 scientific papers, which have been presented at Greek and international conferences. Finally, the physician is a member of the Panhellenic Pediatric Otolaryngology Society, the "New Doctors" Association, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Association of Greek Otolaryngologists, and the Panhellenic Medical Society of Audiology - Neurotology.

Dr. Kiousis Nikolaos, MD, MSc, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Cholargos, Attica. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Global Health and Disaster Medicine. He began his specialization in the Otolaryngology Department of the "P & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital and completed his training at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he gained extensive experience in managing cases across the full spectrum of his specialty. He has participated in international and national conferences and seminars and serves as an instructor in the annual surgical bone excavation seminar organized by the ENT clinic of Evangelismos. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Maxaira Asimina is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a PhD from the University of Padua, Italy, and graduated from the Medical School of the same university. She trained in General Surgery at the Penteli Children's General Hospital, in Pediatric ENT at the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sophia," and in Adult ENT at the Athens Thoracic Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria." During her training, she focused on ENT disorders of neonates, children, and adults. She worked in the respective audiology departments for the diagnosis and management of hearing loss and vertigo. She also worked at the University ENT Clinic of the Padua Hospital in Italy, emphasizing otologic surgeries and functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS). Concurrently with obtaining her ENT specialty, she attended courses of the Academy of Classical Homeopathic Medicine for four years and earned the corresponding degree. To date, she is a Scientific Collaborator at Iaso Children’s Hospital and the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital and has also served as an ENT Consultant at the General - Pediatric Clinic "Mitera." Additionally, she has presented papers and participated in national and international conferences, as well as authored articles in scientific journals.

Stefanakis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon specializing in adults and children, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in pediatric Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas," where he remained after completing his specialty as a scientific collaborator to complete the research component of his doctoral thesis focused on endoscopic surgery of the middle nasal meatus. Previously, he served as a Second Registrar in the National Health System (ESY) and currently collaborates with the Metropolitan General Hospital, where he is the Scientific Director of the ENT department. He has over 30 years of clinical experience as a specialist ENT physician and has successfully performed numerous surgical procedures across the full spectrum of otolaryngology. Additionally, he has contributed papers to National and International ENT conferences and has attended most of the advanced training seminars related to his specialty.

Vourdas Dimitrios is an Allergist and has been the Director of the Allergy Department at the 251st General Air Force Hospital since 2004, while also maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a medical degree from the Military School of Officers of Corps and from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and he has specialized in Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Additionally, he specialized in Aviation Medicine at the Air Force Aviation Medical Center and completed training at the Allergy Department of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". He has extensive professional experience, having collaborated with major Greek hospitals and having served as Head of the Health Service of the Icarus School, the 114th Combat Wing, and the 130th Combat Squadron. Today, in his private practice, he provides a wide range of medical services, including diagnosis and treatment of allergic and chronic rhinitis, diagnosis and treatment of urticaria, and the administration of specialized therapies. Lastly, he is the Head of the Greek Immunotherapy Group and has participated in more than 100 international and Greek medical conferences, with over 300 academic publications published in both Greek and international medical journals.

Dr. Xrysovitsiotis Georgios, MD, PhDc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Crete and completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." Dr. Xrysovitsiotis serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of N.K.U.A. at G.N.A. "Hippokratio." Furthermore, he has an extensive record of academic publications in international journals as both author and collaborator, along with numerous invited lectures and presentations at scientific conferences in Greece and abroad.

Dr. Papagianni Eleni is an ENT Surgeon – Otolaryngologist, MD, MSc, maintaining private practices in Larissa and Athens (Kifisia). She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy." She specialized in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the ENT Clinic of the Pammakaristos Hospital in Athens, the ‘Kliniken Maria Hilf GmbH’ hospital in Moenchengladbach, Germany, and the ‘417 N.I.M.T.S’ Hospital in Athens. The fully equipped and modern facilities of her clinic provide the capability for comprehensive otolaryngological examinations, including audiograms, tympanograms, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions, video endoscopy of the nose, pharynx, and larynx with contemporary recording, and otomicroscopy using a surgical microscope. Surgically, she covers a broad range of interventions in the nasal and paranasal sinus areas (rhinoplasty, functional nasal septum surgery, turbinate reduction, FESS), the nasopharynx (adenoidectomy), as well as surgical procedures in the oropharynx (tonsillectomy, pharyngo-uvuloplasty) and larynx (microlaryngoscopy, excisions, and biopsies of benign and malignant lesions using laser technology). In the specialized field of audiology, neurotology, and otosurgery, she performs medical procedures such as vertigo evaluation, balance assessment, canalith repositioning maneuvers, intratympanic injections, and minor surgical interventions.

Nanou Anna is a Pediatric and Adult Allergist with a private practice in Melissia. She trained at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit of the Athens General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Allergy Department of the Athens General Hospital "Laiko." Since 2005, in her private practice, she manages the full spectrum of allergic diseases in children and adults, including respiratory allergies (rhinitis, asthma), skin allergies (atopic dermatitis, urticaria), food allergies, drug allergies, and others. Allergy skin testing and specific immunotherapy are also performed at the clinic. Finally, Dr. Nanou has extensive scientific activity in Greece and abroad and is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the Hellenic Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Sifnaios Emmanouil MD, MSc, PhD is an Allergist - Military Physician (retired) maintaining private clinics in Kalamata and Pefki, and he is the head of the specialized Allergy and Nutritional Immunology Mother-Child Clinic at the General Clinic City Hospital (HHG) in Kalamata. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from the same university. He graduated from the Medical Department of the School of Health Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS). Beyond the required training and service period for the Allergy specialty, he underwent further training in the Emergency Department of the Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington State, USA, served as a Scientific Collaborator (Fellow) in the Allergy Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and was a visiting physician (Observer) in the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College and Royal Brompton’s Hospital in London. As a specialist Allergist, he initially served as Consultant in the Allergy Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and subsequently at the 411 General Military Hospital of Tripoli. He completed over four years of further training as a Consultant (Specialist) in the Allergy Department of Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden. In his private clinics, patients of all ages, including children, adults, and pregnant women, are diagnosed and monitored for the full spectrum of respiratory, dermatological, and systemic allergic conditions.