Doctors for Allergic Rhinitis

Solomos Panagiotis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon who maintains his private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the University of Patras and a postgraduate degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Patras. The doctor specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at Attikon University General Hospital, respectively. He manages a wide range of cases within the full spectrum of his specialty, with a primary focus on endoscopic surgeries of the nose and paranasal sinuses, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Papathanasiou Antonios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Officers' School and trained at major hospitals in Athens, including the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He has served as Director of the ENT Clinic at the 412 Military Hospital of Xanthi and as Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. His extensive professional experience at major hospitals enables him to offer a wide range of services at his private practice, always tailored to the needs of each patient.

Mouratidou Elvira is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck conditions, providing comprehensive otolaryngological care to adults and children. She has a particular interest in aesthetic and functional surgery of the head and neck region, applying modern and evidence-based medical practices. Each patient is treated with a personalized therapeutic plan aimed at effective restoration of health and improvement of daily functionality. Her practice emphasizes high-quality medical services, continuous scientific advancement, and a trusting relationship with the patient, within a modern and friendly medical environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Kostoudi Sofia is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Allergy at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou". Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology for the study titled "Tree nut, peanut and almond allergy among children visiting a tertiary hospital in Athens". Finally, the doctor participates in numerous scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, delivering lectures and presenting posters.

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.

Η Γιαννακοπούλου Βασιλεία MD είναι Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος – Χειρουργός Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο ενηλίκων και παίδων, στο κέντρο της Αθήνας. Ασχολείται με όλο το παθολογικό και χειρουργικό φάσμα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας, με έμφαση στην ωτολογία, τη νευροωτολογία και τις παθήσεις ισορροπίας (ίλιγγος), τη ρινολογία και ρινοχειρουργική-την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινος παραρρινιων, την υπνική άπνοια και τις διαταραχές φωνής και παθησεις του λάρυγγα, την παιδοωτορινολαρυγγολογια και την αισθητική επανορθωτική χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου.

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.

Dr. Med. Papaspyrou Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist maintaining his private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Doctoral Thesis at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, where he also worked as a Specialist Otolaryngologist-Registrar (Facharzt) after obtaining his specialty certification. During his military service, he served as a Unit Physician at the Special Forces Training Center in Nea Peramos, Attica, and as a Unit Physician at the 124 Combat Wing in Tripoli. It would be remiss not to mention the physician’s extensive educational experience: He participated in the undergraduate teaching of medical students at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, for five years in the course of Otolaryngology and also served as an examiner for students in the final oral examinations of the same course. Additionally, he took part in internal post-graduate training courses at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, delivering lectures and has participated as an instructor in the Mainzer Ultrasound Courses for ENT Doctors and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012/13 Grundkurs der Kopf- Halssonographie (Postgraduate Ultrasound Seminar for ENT and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Basic Level), University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany. Finally, the physician has an extensive record of scientific presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as numerous scientific publications in Greek and foreign-language scientific journals.

Dr. Vlaxou Ioanna is a private ENT specialist with a practice in Peristeri. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," including plastic surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" (Burn Unit). The clinic is equipped with all modern devices related to adult and pediatric otorhinolaryngological disorders. She collaborates with almost all major private hospitals and performs surgeries through private insurance providers.

Nikolidakis Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, while also collaborating with the Otolaryngology department of Creta Interclinic and the Asklipieio Hospital of Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in Otolaryngology at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. During his training, he also worked at the Neurosurgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio," as well as at the Plastic Surgery Department of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas."

He has received further training at centers abroad, particularly in the area of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He has specialized in the full spectrum of Otolaryngology, applying modern techniques, with a particular focus on Neuro-otology (evoked potentials - ABR), diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, as well as endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He holds a diploma in Homeopathy from the Hellenic Society of Homeopathy. Finally, he has numerous presentations and participations in international and Greek conferences, as well as publications in medical journals.

Solidaki Sofia is a pediatric and adult allergist. She was admitted through the nationwide entrance examinations to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the University General Hospital "Attikon", in the Allergology Unit "Dimitrios Kalogeromitros" of the 2nd Clinic of Dermatology & Venereology. During her training, she specialized in pediatric allergology at the Allergology Unit of the General Children's Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and in respiratory function testing for the accurate diagnosis and management of asthma at the 2nd University Pulmonology Clinic of the University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki and Sitia, while also serving as the scientific head of the allergology department at Metropolitan General Hospital. She has participated as a speaker at conferences in Greece and abroad. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), having graduated with honors in the European specialty examinations. 

Kalpaktsoglou Elissaios is an Otolaryngologist and maintains his private practice in Alimos. He is a specialized graduate of Medicine from the Carol Davila School of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Bucharest in Romania. It would be remiss not to mention that he holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Audiology - Neurootology from the Faculty of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital "P. & Aglaia Kyriakou" and completed his training at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He has served as a Second Consultant Otolaryngologist at the Health Center of Rafina - Pikermi, as well as the corresponding center in Dafni. Finally, he has attended the 51st GRAZ COURSE on RHINOSURGERY and the 7th GRAZ COURSE on RHINOPLASTY in Graz, Austria. In his private practice, the doctor manages a wide range of adult and pediatric cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his specialty.