Health professionals for Allergy

Elena Xrysikopoulou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and Pediatric Pulmonology Specialist with private practices in Exarchia, Metamorfosi, and Ano Liosia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in Pulmonology. Dr. Xrysikopoulou possesses significant expertise in the Intensive Care Unit and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all respiratory diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, respiratory infections, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea syndrome). Additionally, the practice offers a wide range of examinations, including sleep studies, smoking cessation, spirometry, oximetry, blood gases analysis, and bronchoscopy.

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.

Loukas Ioannis is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a degree from Universita' degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza". He completed his specialty training at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "Panagioti & Aglaia Kyriakou". He has accumulated professional experience from a large number of hospital institutions, and currently serves as a Scientific Collaborator for the Affidea Euroiatriki group and as a contracted pediatrician with the Ministry of National Defense. The physician participates in numerous educational conferences in Greece and abroad as part of ongoing scientific training in the latest developments in Pediatrics. Additionally, he holds EPLS (European Pediatric Life Support) certification. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Lagara Katerina is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a postgraduate degree with the highest honors and ranked first among all graduates in Public Health from the National School of Public Health. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens. Additionally, she holds the French University Diploma titled "Allergy in Anesthesia," following her advanced training in the Allergy Department of the University Hospital "ARNAUD DE VILLENEUVE" in Montpellier, France. Concurrently, she received training in the field of Allergology in Greece, having completed her specialty in hospitals in Attica, such as the Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," Laiko Hospital, and "Sotiria" Hospital. Furthermore, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the French, European, and Hellenic Societies of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Throughout her continuous professional development, she has attended and participated as a speaker in conferences and workshops focusing on Allergology.

Vasileios Mixailidis is a Pulmonologist-Tuberculosis Specialist, head of the Pulmonology Department and the Sleep Laboratory at the "Agios Loukas" clinic in Panorama, Thessaloniki, and maintains a practice both in Panorama and within the clinic. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He holds the European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine, obtained through pan-European examinations. He has received certification from the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) in sleep disorders specialization (Expert Somnologist) as well as the Greek certification in Sleep Medicine following examinations, conducting polysomnographic sleep studies (PSG) for the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with respiratory sleep disorders. He has specialized in mechanical ventilation, which includes invasive and non-invasive respiratory support (portable ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP), monitoring patients with tracheostomy and ventilators, the weaning process from mechanical respiratory support and tracheostomy removal, and the monitoring of patients on home mechanical ventilation (HMV). The physician possesses the necessary experience and knowledge to manage any type of pulmonary problem and pathology, with the capability to handle cases both in the outpatient setting and at the level of hospitalization and hospital monitoring.

Xatziapostolou Panagiotis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 1999. He began his medical studies at Kent State University Ohio and continued at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which he graduated, and he was also a PhD candidate at the same institution. He specialized in pulmonology - tuberculosis at the University Clinic of G. Papanikolaou. He served as a clinical observer at Yale University Hospital in N.Haven, C.T., and simultaneously worked at Orpington-Bromley Hospital in London and later at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, where he focused almost exclusively on sleep apnea syndrome. Additionally, he was a Scientific Collaborator for four years at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in G. Papanikolaou Hospital, while he served as the Scientific Director of the pulmonology department at Euromedica General Clinic for 21 years. He served for six years as vice president of the Association of Private Practitioners of Northern Greece and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Society for the Study of Pulmonary Diseases and Occupational Thoracic Diseases. The pulmonology center he maintains is equipped with a spirometer, oximeter, nocturnal recorder, exhaled carbon monoxide monitor, inspiratory and expiratory pressure meter, nebulizer, oxygen supply, electrocardiograph, and a set of forty skin allergy tests. Finally, the practice performs all modern anti-allergic injectable therapies for asthma and other allergic respiratory conditions, as well as diagnostic tests for respiratory diseases. Since 2018, lung ultrasound has been performed at the practice for immediate and radiation-free diagnosis (such as post-COVID-19 lesions, etc.).

Doumoulakis Georgios MD is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Kalamata. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialization at the University General Hospital "Attikon," the University Hospital "Charite" in Berlin, and the University Hospital "Bethanien" in Solingen, Germany. The physician is a member of the Hellenic Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In his private practice, he undertakes the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases in infants, children, and adults using allergy testing, immunotherapy, and diagnostic challenges.

Fourlani Eleni is a Pediatrician who maintains her private practice in Chalandri. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her Doctoral Thesis with distinction. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's General Hospital. The doctor worked in the Infectious Diseases Department of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Choremeio Research Laboratory), conducting laboratory tests and engaging in research. In the past, she provided medical services at the Medical Center of Athens and subsequently at the Mitera Children's Hospital, where she currently serves as the scientific head of the outpatient clinics. At her practice, services provided include: monitoring of children's physical development (growth curves), assessment of psychomotor development, vaccination, prescription writing, evaluation of sick children (temperature measurement, oxygen saturation and other vital signs measurement, blood glucose measurement), administration of Strep test, rapid Influenza test (Flu A+B) and RSV, rapid COVID-19 test, demonstration of inhalation device use for parent education, administration of emergency medications and inhaled medications via nebulizer, collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, as well as the capability to maintain electronic medical records and provide copies of medical history upon request.

Souflis Sotirios is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Allergology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". In his practice, he manages cases of allergic diseases, offering the full range of allergy testing, and also follows pediatric cases. To date, he actively participates in conferences both in Greece and abroad, ensuring his continuous professional development with the aim of achieving excellence in his area of specialization. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, as well as the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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.

Ioannis Tasios is a specialist allergist with a private practice in Volos. The physician holds a master's degree in immunology and has extensive experience in the management of allergic diseases in both children and adults, including food allergies, drug allergies, insect allergies, allergic rhinitis, and bronchial asthma.

Mprinia Katerina MD, MSc is a Pediatric and Adult Allergist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds two master's degrees: one in Public Health from the National School of Public Health and another in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. Additionally, after examinations in Denmark, she obtained the Diploma of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. She completed her specialty training in Allergy at numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," the General Hospital "Evangelismos," and the Andreas Syggros Hospital. Her extensive educational background has equipped her with the necessary knowledge to manage complex cases in her specialty at her clinic and to present scientific announcements at international and Greek conferences.

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.

Keratsas Stauros is an Allergist who maintains a private practice in Alsoupoli, Nea Ionia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". Currently, at his private practice, he offers a wide range of specialized services that fully meet the patients' needs and ensure their safety. Additionally, since 2012, he has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Central Clinic of Athens. Finally, the doctor has participated in Greek and international conferences and is a member of the Hellenic Allergy Society.

Mpatsila Athina is a pediatric and adult allergist, specializing in Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Since 2025, she has maintained a private practice in Marousi, Attica, where she provides comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of allergic diseases in children and adults.

She completed her specialty training at the Allergy Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" (2022–2025), obtaining her medical specialty certification in Allergology and Clinical Immunology. During her training, she gained significant experience in managing conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergies, and dermatologic reactions.

She is distinguished by her scientific expertise, modern approach, and the care she provides to each patient, aiming to improve quality of life and effectively manage allergies.

Stauroulakis Georgios is a Military Physician and Specialist Allergist for both children and adults, maintaining a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps (Military Medicine). He specialized in Allergology at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou" and at the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko,” and received further training at the Immunology Laboratory of the Academic Medical Centre University Hospital in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Additionally, he holds a diploma from the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). Lastly, Dr. Stauroulakis serves as a Consultant in the Allergology Department of the Central Medical Clinic of the Greek Police in Athens.

Ο Κουντούρης Δημήτρης είναι Παιδίατρος, Συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παιδιατρικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Η Αγ. Σοφία” και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και ειδικευθείς στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία”.

Επιστημονική κατάρτιση (Συμπεριφορά & Ανάπτυξη):

• Εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στην Παιδοψυχιατρική (ΕΚΠΑ | Europass)
• Εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στη χορήγηση ανιχνευτικών εργαλείων για αναπτυξιακές και παιδοψυχιατρικές διαταραχές (Α. Unicef & Υπουργείο Υγείας, Β. Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος & Child Mind Institute)
• Εκπαίδευση στη δοκιμασία "ADOS-2" για αξιολόγηση παιδιών με πιθανή Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (Drexel University | CHOP)
• Εκπαίδευση στη δοκιμασία «Παῖς» δοκιμασία για ανίχνευση διαταραχών επικοινωνίας Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (18-48 μηνών).

Χρήση ανιχνευτικών εργαλείων - ερωτηματολογίων για γονείς, όπως "DuPaul" (5-16 ετών) και "Vanderbilt" (6-12 ετών) σε υποψία ΔΕΠΥ και "M-CHAT-R" (16-30 μηνών) σε υποψία ΔΑΦ.

Επιστημονική κατάρτιση (Πρώτες Βοήθειες):

• Εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε παιδιά (European Peadiatric Advanced Life Support, ERC)
• Εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε νεογνά (Neonatal Life Support, ERC)

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