Doctors for Allergic Rhinitis in Attica

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. 

Maroudias Nikolaos MD, PhD is a former Chief Surgeon Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice within YGEIA Hospital on the 3rd floor. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with further training at UCL University of London in Endoscopic Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Surgery, Rhinoplasty, and Otologic Surgery. He holds a distinguished PhD from the University of Crete in Audiology - Neurotology and has international participation in multiple conferences, seminars, and hands-on workshops at hospitals worldwide. He has 35 years of extensive experience in the entire spectrum of current Otolaryngology and has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures. His private practice offers a wide range of services and treats numerous conditions such as otitis, allergic rhinitis, septal deviation, rhinoplasty, nasal polyps, vocal cord and laryngeal disorders, vertigo, sudden hearing loss, and tinnitus. He has significant expertise in the bloodless tonsillectomy method using the D&A ultrasonic system in patients with tonsillar hypertrophy, halitosis, and chronic tonsillitis. He is specialized in aesthetic rhinoplasty and otoplasty. Additionally, he addresses lacrimal duct obstruction with Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. Lastly, he serves as a Disciplinary Officer of the Athens Medical Association and is a member of the Otolaryngology Specialty Examination Committee.

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.

Mr. Proikas Konstantinos is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He has worked for 30 years as a Specialist ENT Surgeon in hospitals such as the HNO UNI KLINIK Magdebourg in Germany and THE VICTORIA INFIRMARY in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. After returning to Greece, he held the position of Consultant in the National Health System (ESY). He completed his hospital career as Director of ESY at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON". The knowledge and experience he gained at major hospitals enable him to manage all pathological and surgical cases.

Petalas Konstantinos is an Allergist, Military Physician, and Director of the Allergy Department at the 251 General Air Force Hospital, with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, obtained during his studies in the Medical Department of the Military Officers Corps School (Military Medicine). Furthermore, he has received additional training at Royal Brompton and St. Thomas Hospitals in London. He has participated as a researcher at Imperial College University in London. Finally, the physician is a member of several scientific societies and has numerous presentations at conferences and workshops, publications in Greek and international journals, announcements at international and national conferences, as well as several awards for scientific work.

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.

Sotirios D. Karamagkiolas was admitted to the Medical School of Ioannina through the Panhellenic Examinations, where he obtained his degree in 2007. He began his specialization in Otolaryngology in 2013 at the A’ University Otolaryngology Clinic (General Hospital of Athens “Hippocrates”). During his residency, he simultaneously trained in Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Gennimatas". Additionally, he completed his doctoral thesis (PhD) on laryngeal cancer. After completing his residency, he remained at “Hippocrates,” gaining experience in head and neck surgeries. Subsequently, he worked for approximately two years as an assistant ENT specialist at the General Hospital "Tzaneio." In 2019, he started and completed a specialization/master's degree in Rhinology. In 2020, he was appointed at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON" as a Second Consultant, where he advanced to the position of First Consultant, which he currently holds. Furthermore, he has published in internationally recognized medical journals (PUBMED) and contributed to the authorship of books. Finally, he has actively participated in numerous medical conferences with lectures, chairmanships, presentations, and posters, as well as in postgraduate and specialist training courses for residents and graduate students.

Koulentis Ioannis Md, PhD (c) is an ENT – Head and Neck Surgeon with a private practice in Alimos. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome "La Sapienza." In addition to his private practice, he serves as First Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Head and Neck Surgery at "Metropolitan General" and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery. His specialization was completed at the 2nd University Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital, the ENT Clinic of Penteli Children's Hospital, the 2nd Surgical Department of Thoracic Surgery at KAT Hospital, the 1st Surgical Clinic 251 of Athens General Hospital, and he has served as a Rural Physician at the Regional Clinic of Sykea, General Hospital of Molai, Laconia. He has continuous publications in reputable scientific journals and multiple participations in specialized educational courses. Additionally, he was a collaborator (Local Investigator) in the European Surgical Outcomes Study (EuSOS Study) under the auspices of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Furthermore, he contributed as an author to the 24th edition of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, has been a regular speaker at scientific conferences, and served as an Instructor at the Clinical Workshop on “Endoscopic Swallowing Assessment” during the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, the 19th Seminar on ENT Allergy, Immunology and Snoring Disorders, and the 3rd Seminar of the Hellenic Society of Phoniatrics and Swallowing Disorders, held at Attikon Hospital. He specializes in the management of disorders related to auditory function, nasal and paranasal sinus diseases, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck neoplasms.

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.

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.

Dr. Lourmpas Georgios is a Specialist in Adult Allergy & Pediatric Allergy with a private practice in Piraeus. With 19 years of active experience in the field of allergology, he is committed to supporting patients by thoroughly analyzing and explaining any concerns to effectively manage all possible types of allergies. He has been recognized as a Medical Expert in Europe for the dermatological condition of urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. Moreover, he is the author of the Allergy section of the Greek Guidelines for Immunotherapy, which is the only causal treatment for these conditions. He has undergone further training and specialization in Immunotherapy at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London and is an active member of the medical team that studied asthma in athletes of the Greek Olympic team. He has authored scientific articles in both international and Greek scientific journals and has been invited to deliver lectures at Greek and international medical conferences. Additionally, Dr. Lourmpas has been particularly involved in public education on allergy issues, giving lectures, writing articles in newspapers and magazines, and participating in television and radio programs.

George Karampelias is a medical doctor specialized in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). His professional journey began in 2015 when he served as a Military Doctor in Greece. That same year, he joined the General Oncological Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi" as a Resident in General Surgery, a position he held until March 2017.From March 2017 to March 2018, he worked as a Resident in Otorhinolaryngology at the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli and then continued his specialization at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis" until May 2021. He then served his rural medical service at the Astros Health Center in Kynouria until July 2022. Since July 2022, he has been working as an ENT physician at Cosmetic Derma Medicine and, since December 2022, he has also been affiliated with ORL Athens Clinic. Additionally, he collaborated as an external ENT associate with Errikos Dunan Hospital Center between 2022 and 2023, and in 2025 with Hospitality General Clinic.His academic background includes a High School Diploma from the 3rd General Lyceum of Kifisia, obtained in 2003. He studied Biology and Zoology at the University of L’Aquila in Italy between 2004 and 2007. He received his Medical Degree from the Medical University of Varna in Bulgaria in 2014. During his studies, he also completed clinical training in Thoracic Surgery at the Agios Savvas Oncology Hospital in Athens in the summer of 2011. Since March 2021, he has been enrolled in a Master’s program in Rhinology and Nasal Surgery at the Democritus University of Thrace, expected to complete in 2024.Throughout his scientific career, he has actively participated in numerous medical conferences with a wide range of presentations. In 2018, he presented his work at the 10th International Congress of Internal Medicine in Athens and at ESPO2018 in Sweden. His contributions included studies on the morphological changes of the nasal mucosa in children with generalized nasal polyposis, sinonasal findings in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), malignant external otitis in pediatric and adult patients, and the relationship between type 1 diabetes mellitus and hearing loss in children. He also presented rare clinical cases, such as unilateral keratosis obturans in a 12-year-old boy and hearing manifestations in Wolfram syndrome.In the same year, he participated in the 24th ENT Educational Conference with presentations on the training of ENT residents and the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. In 2019, he presented a large cystic lesion of the maxilla involving eight teeth at the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society. He also participated in a preventive screening program for upper respiratory allergies in the Peloponnese region in early 2019.George Karampelias is a native Greek speaker and has excellent command of English, Italian, French, and Bulgarian.He is distinguished for his dedication to ongoing education, scientific involvement, and commitment to delivering high-quality medical care in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

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.

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.

Dr. Tsolaridis Paulos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains private practices in Ambelokipi, Koukaki, and Kerameikos. He has extensive experience in endoscopic nasal surgery, thyroid gland surgery, and facial plastic surgery. At his clinics, a professional approach is maintained for every patient, and the effectiveness of the provided services is guaranteed. Surgical procedures are performed at any private clinic in Athens chosen by Dr. Tsolaridis' patients. Additionally, as part of continuous professional development, the doctor actively attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops, staying informed about advancements in his specialty. Finally, full coverage of expenses for ENT surgical procedures is provided for patients insured with EDOEAP and the Bank of Greece insurance.

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.

Papavasileiou Antonios is an Otolaryngologist with private practices in Neo Psychiko and Pallini. He graduated from the Military Medical School and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens and worked for 10 years as the Director of the ENT Clinic at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of snoring and apnea in both adults and children, utilizing modern diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. He specializes in head and neck surgery, as well as inflammatory and allergic rhinologic and otologic conditions. He completed his postgraduate training in England for three years and is an Honorary Professor at Peking University. At his private practice in Pallini, he provides high-level services for the diagnosis and treatment of all otorhinolaryngological conditions in adults and children, such as allergic rhinitis, otitis, vertigo, epistaxis, and sinusitis, as well as rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and endoscopic surgery. He also collaborates with the Psychiko Medical Center, where he serves as the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic.

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.

Papathanasiou Dimitrios is an Allergist for Adults and Children - Military Physician and has maintained a private practice in Peristeri since 2011. He has specialized in Allergology and is a Diplomate and Member of the European Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology. Since 2011, he has been a Consultant at the 251st General Air Force Hospital. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.