Doctors for Allergic Rhinitis

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.

Gkountakos Ioannis MD, MSc, PhD, FEBORL-HNS is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research Methodology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a medical degree from the same university. He is also a Doctor of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor is specialized in head and neck surgery and has worked at various hospitals in Greece and abroad, including St Mary’s & Charing Cross Hospital in England. To date, he serves as Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and remains a Scientific Collaborator at the University ENT Clinic of the AHEPA University General Hospital as well as an Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Imperial College NHS Trust in London. In his private practice, he provides specialized services covering the entire spectrum of otolaryngology tailored to the needs of his patients. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic ENT Society, the Northern Greece ENT Society, the European Rhinologic Society, the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the British Rhinoplasty Society.

Η Μανωλαράκη Ιωάννα MD είναι Αλλεργιολόγος Παίδων κι Ενηλίκων και διατηρεί σύγχρονο ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Άλιμο, ενώ παρακολουθεί ασθενείς και στο νησί της Ρόδου μία φορά το μήνα.

Παράλληλα, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Αλλεργιολογικής Μονάδας Παίδων του Metropolitan Hospital.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου του Μιλάνου (Medicina e Chirugia/ Università degli Studi di Milano). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Μονάδα Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαίας Κυριακού" και στο Αλλεργιολογικό τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Λαϊκό».

Επίσης, η ιατρός είναι διπλωματούχος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Αλλεργιολογίας & Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας (EAACI)(Certificate of Excellence in Allergology and Clinical Immunology, E.A.A.C.I/UEMS ).

Από το 2016 έως το 2019 ασχολήθηκε με την καταγραφή των Aναφυλακτικών Aντιδράσεων στον παιδιατρικό πληθυσμό στην Ελλάδα, για το European Anaphylaxis Register (NORA), ενώ έχει στο ενεργητικό της πολυάριθμες εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια και ημερίδες, ανακοινώσεις σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια συνέδρια.   Έχει λάβει το 1ο Βραβείο για την αναρτημένη ανακοίνωση με τίτλο "Anaphylaxis in the Greek pediatric population" στο Ευρωπαϊκό Συνέδριο Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας (EAACI) στο Ελσίνκι της Φινλανδίας. Στο ιδιωτικό αλλεργιολογικό της ιατρείο, σε ένα περιβάλλον φιλικό κι άνετο, έχοντας πάντα στο επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες του εκάστοτε ασθενούς, παρέχει διερεύνηση, διάγνωση και θεραπεία των αλλεργικών νοσημάτων τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες. Διενεργούνται αλλεργικά τεστ (Δερματικές Δοκιμασίες δια νυγμού, ενδοδερμικές, atopy patch test) καθώς και δοκιμασίες πρόκλησης (τροφικές, ρινικές, φαρμακευτικές),σπιρομέτρηση, PEF, ενώ στα πλαίσια της θεραπείας κατά περίπτωση, γίνεται χρήση ανοσοθεραπείας, μονοκλονικών αντισωμάτων, βιολογικών παραγόντων.

Pananaki Anna is an Adult and Pediatric Allergist with a private practice in Aigaleo. She received her allergy specialization at hospitals in Athens, including the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," the General Hospital "Laiko," the Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," as well as at Brabois Hospital in France. At her private practice in Aigaleo, the most common allergological procedures are performed: skin testing for seasonal allergens (pollens), perennial allergens (mites, fungi, pets), foods, medications, occupational allergens, hymenoptera venom (wasp - bee), patch testing, spirometry, bronchial challenges, immunotherapy, diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, severe allergic reactions, and urticaria. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Pananaki collaborates with L'OREAL HELLAS as the responsible physician for adverse product reactions.

Pasioti K Maria is an Allergist and maintains her private practice at Pedion tou Areos. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a PhD holder, and served as an Academic Fellow at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the “P & A Kyriakou” Children's Hospital in the Allergy Unit. She has also worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Center in the 2nd Pediatric Clinic (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

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.

Mpoumpa Elena is an Otolaryngologist and maintains her private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Naval Hospital of Athens (Adult ENT) and at the Attikon University Hospital (Pediatric Otolaryngology). She serves as a Consultant at the Naval Hospital of Athens (ENT Clinic) as well as at the ENT Clinic of IASO. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Masdronikolis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist, Professor of Otolaryngology at the Medical School of the University of Patras, and maintains a private practice in Patras. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed a Doctoral thesis at the same institution. He has received advanced training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Thyroid Surgery at the University Hospital of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and in Laryngology - Laser Microsurgery, Phonosurgery, and Robotic Surgery at the University Hospital of Louvain, Belgium. Dr. Masdronikolis specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras, where he subsequently served as Scientific Collaborator and Associate Consultant. He has authored 60 full publications in international medical journals and 14 full publications in Greek journals. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Patras, the Panhellenic Medical Association, the Medical Society of Western Greece, the Panhellenic Society of ENT - Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Society, as well as the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.

Xaralampidis Georgios MD, MSc, FEB ORL-HNS is an ENT Surgeon - Otolaryngologist for both Children and Adults with a private practice in the center of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree and a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Medical Research Methodology" from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he possesses a specialization diploma in Otolaryngology from the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery following successful examinations. He has served as a hospital ENT physician at Princess Alexandra Hospital and as an Otolaryngology Surgeon at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, gaining significant professional experience abroad. At his practice, he provides comprehensive services for all otolaryngological conditions, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention.

Nellas Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult patients, and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lamia. He received his specialization in Otolaryngology Surgery from the 2nd University ENT Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." He collaborates as an ENT Surgeon with the private clinic Iatriko Diavalkaniko Thessaloniki, "Agios Loukas," Euromedica General Clinic, and the Kyanos Stavros Clinic of the Euromedica group. Finally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and, as part of his ongoing professional development, has participated in numerous seminars and medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

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.

Mitropoulos Dimitrios K. MD, MSc is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He specialized in Adult and Pediatric Allergy at the hospitals General Hospital of Athens “Laiko” and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." He graduated with honors from “Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy” and is certified by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He has been awarded the 1st Prize in Allergological Thinking. The practice employs the most modern methods and equipment for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all allergic diseases in adults and children. The physician has particular expertise in urticaria, allergic dermatitis, respiratory allergy (rhinitis, asthma), food allergies, drug allergies, bee and wasp allergies. The practice performs allergy testing, spirometry, immunotherapy (allergy vaccines - desensitization therapy), and biologic agents. He has numerous participations in scientific conferences and seminars, has been a speaker at medical conferences, and an author in scientific journals. The clinic is easily accessible from the "Agios Antonios" Metro Station as well as from the Athens-Lamia National Road. The modern building housing the clinic features an accessibility ramp for people with disabilities, as well as a large, comfortable elevator.

Valsamidis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist specializing in both adult and pediatric patients. He maintains a private practice in the Hippocrates area of Thessaloniki and concurrently serves as a collaborator at the Medical Interbalkan Center and the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in Medical Research Methodology from the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed his otolaryngology residency at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." He is a specialized otolaryngologist surgeon for adults and children with experience in nasal and paranasal sinus disorders (allergic rhinitis, nasal septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps), pediatric ENT conditions (adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillar hypertrophy, persistent otitis media with effusion, rhinitis), and disorders of the larynx and vocal cords. In his private practice, he offers comprehensive services covering the entire spectrum of otolaryngology, including nasal, nasopharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; ear examination with microscopy; hearing and hearing loss evaluation via audiometry and tympanometry; vertigo assessment and treatment; tinnitus evaluation; assessment of tonsils and adenoids in children; nasal airway examination using nasal rhinometry; screening for snoring and sleep apnea; management of upper respiratory tract infections; and performing a variety of minor surgical procedures. To date, he remains a Scientific Collaborator of the University Otolaryngology Clinic at the AHEPA University General Hospital and actively participates in the operation of the clinic’s specialized outpatient unit for "Rhinology, Allergic Rhinitis, and Olfactory Disorders."

Kalompatsou Aleksandra is an Allergist who maintains private practices, based in Kallithea with branches in Melissia Attica and Arta (as a visiting physician). She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Allergy at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." She has many years of clinical experience and has served as Head of the Pediatric Allergy Department at Metropolitan Hospital.

Panagiotis Mallis is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Sepolia. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ancona in Italy. He specialized in General Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and subsequently specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens Laiko. He also served as a Medical Officer - Reserve Ensign both at the Naval Academy and on a gunboat of the Hellenic Navy. In recent years, he has collaborated with and performed surgical procedures at the Athens Clinic, KAPPA Clinic, and Doctors Hospital. He has particular expertise in the evaluation of snoring and sleep disorders in children and adults, manages septal and snoring conditions, and provides services including endoscopic examination, ear cleaning, comprehensive audiological assessment, nasal septum examination, and tympanometry. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and has published articles in scientific journals. Finally, Dr. Mallis is a member of the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, the Hellenic Medical Audiology Neurootology Society, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngologic Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Disorders, and the Hellenic Rhinologic Society.

Koropouli Maria - Dimitra is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. She is a scientific collaborator and performs surgical procedures in major private clinics.

She specialized in general surgery and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and completed her Otolaryngology training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". She obtained her Otolaryngology specialty title in June 2018.

She has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in adults and children and is proficient in the use of the most advanced diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough examination of patients. She has been trained and has extensive surgical experience in all head and neck surgeries in adults and children. In her clinic, she manages cases covering the entire range of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Otolaryngology. It is noteworthy that she specializes in neuro-otology, audiology, and allergology, as well as functional rhinoplasty (nasal septum surgery) and tonsillectomy.

Ο Καραλής Πέτρος είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης και στην Μύρινα της Λήμνου. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει εργαστεί σε πολλά νοσοκομεία της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού, όπως στην πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του νοσοκομείου Παπαγεωργίου της Θεσσαλονίκης, το Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης ''Θεαγένειο'' και το Marienhospital του Gelsenkirchen στην Γερμανία. Εκεί συνεργάστηκε με πανευρωπαϊκώς καταξιωμένους Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγους και διενήργησε πληθώρα χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της ειδικότητας. Είναι εξειδικευμένος στην Παιδο-ΩΡΛ με μεγάλη εμπειρία στην χειρουργική τόσο των παιδιών (αδενοειδείς εκβλαστήσεις - κρεατάκια, υπερτροφία αμυγδαλών, εμμένουσα εκκριτική ωτίτιδα), όσο και των ενηλίκων (πλαστική ρινικού διαφράγματος, ρινικοί πολύποδες, καλοήθεις και κακοήθεις παθήσεις του λάρυγγα, τραχηλικές διογκώσεις). Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο εκτός από την τυπική ΩΡΛ εξέταση διενεργείται πλήρης ακοολογικός έλεγχος, έλεγχος ακοής σε βρέφη με ωτοακουστικές εκπομπές, ενδοσκοπικός έλεγχος ρινός, παραρρινίων και λάρυγγα αλλά και πλήρης διερεύνηση ιλίγγου και εμβοών. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Πανελλήνιας ΩΡΛ Εταιρείας και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Βόρειας Ρηνανίας-Βεστφαλίας στην Γερμανία. Και τα δύο ιατρεία του είναι συμβεβλημένα με το δίκτυο υγείας Medisystem της Interamerikan.

Potamianos Spyros is an Otolaryngologist and operates a private practice in the Gyzi area. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio" and the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." His training includes advanced education in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology both at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic and through the Global Online Fellowship program of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. Concurrently, he serves as a Senior Registrar (Epimeletis A’) in the National Health System (NHS) at the 3rd Otolaryngology Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital, and has previously served as an Assistant Registrar (Epikourikos Epimeletis B’) at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic of "Hippokratio" Hospital and in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He has actively participated in numerous clinical and research projects, with publications in prestigious international scientific journals such as The Lancet, Anaesthesia, BMJ Case Reports, and Cells. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Head and Neck Cancer Society, the Panhellenic Society of Head and Neck Otolaryngologic Surgery, the Rhinologic Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the Otolaryngology Society of Athens, where he has been serving as Treasurer since 2022.

Papapostolou Niki is a specialist allergist for children and adults and maintains a clinic at Agios Nikolaos Square in Acharnes. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree (MSc) in "Pediatric Pulmonology." Additionally, she is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She completed her specialization at the Allergy Unit "D. Kalogeromitros" of the 2nd University Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology at NKUA, at the Attikon University General Hospital, where she remains a scientific collaborator. The physician possesses extensive expertise in all fields of allergology, including respiratory allergies, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, skin allergies, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, food allergies, drug allergies, insect sting allergies, various immunological conditions, mastocytosis, and eosinophilic disorders. Papapostolou Niki is an active member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), with numerous presentations and lectures at international and Greek conferences, actively contributing to the advancement of allergology science. Her primary aim is to provide personalized and high-quality care based on up-to-date scientific evidence. Through the use of advanced diagnostic methods (prick tests, intradermal tests, patch tests) and specialized treatments such as immunotherapy and biologic agents, she successfully manages even the most complex allergic conditions. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for her patients by offering modern and effective solutions for allergy management.