Health professionals for Anaemia

Karlaftis Anastasios MD is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi, while also collaborating with the endoscopy department of the diagnostic center "Ionio Iatriki." He is a PhD candidate at the University Gastroenterology Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and has worked in major hospitals such as the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," and the General Hospital of Chania "Agios Georgios." The physician has participated in numerous scientific meetings and seminars and has numerous presentations in both foreign-language and Greek-language conferences. Additionally, he has several publications in Greek and international journals. During his tenure in university clinics, he has also contributed to teaching by delivering numerous lessons to medical students. Finally, despite practicing private medicine, he continues his research and writing activities, and recently his first book was published, entitled "Modern Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology."

Borsa Dimitra is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and a top graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Nutrition from the same university and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. During her studies, she actively participated in intensive research activities and obtained scientific publications. Furthermore, she has successfully completed a seminar titled "Specialist in Sports Nutrition" under the auspices of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She has a strong interest in current scientific data and contemporary recommendations in the fields of weight management, nutritional counseling, clinical and sports nutrition, for which she regularly attends conferences and workshops. The principle of her dietetic practice is a personalized nutritional approach based on the medical and nutritional history, needs, and lifestyle of each individual.

Koutsi Aikaterini is a Hematologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, within the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. She holds a degree from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France, as well as a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Hemorrhage and Thrombosis at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her specialization, she has worked in the Pathology Department of the University Hospital of Brussels, as well as in the Hematology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens. Furthermore, she served as a Scientific Collaborator at the World Histocompatibility Center at the University Hospital of Geneva and as a Second Grade Consultant in the Hematology Clinic at the University Hospital of Geneva. Since 2017, she has concurrently worked as a First Grade Consultant in the Hematology Clinic at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. In her practice, she manages cases encountered throughout the spectrum of hematology, specifically lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia.

Η Δρ Άννα Χριστοφορίδου είναι Αιματολόγος, διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΑΠΘ το 1995 και ειδικεύτηκε στην Αιματολογία στο Νοσοκομείο ΠΑΓΝΗ του Ηρακλείου Κρήτης. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Αμερική τόσο σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα στο Ίδρυμα M.O.R.I. του Πανεπιστημίου TUFTS της Βοστώνης, όσο και στην Αιματολογική Ογκολογία στο Νοσοκομείο MD Anderson, Houston. 

Εμπειρία:

Εργάστηκε ως επιστημονική συνεργάτης στο Νοσοκομείο Παπαγεωργίου Θεσσαλονίκης το 2004-2005 και από το 2006 έως το 2019 ως Επιμελήτρια ΕΣΥ στην Πανεπιστημιακή Αιματολογική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Αλεξανδρούπολης. Έχει πλούσιο συγγραφικό και εκπαιδευτικό έργο.

Ακαδημαϊκή Έρευνα:

Συγγραφή άνω των 35 εργασιών που δημοσιεύθηκαν σε διεθνή περιοδικά. Περισσότερες από 70 ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Κριτής εργασιών σε διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Ομιλήτρια σε πλειάδα συνεδρίων και εκπαιδευτικών μαθημάτων της Ελλ. Αιματολογικής Εταιρείας. Ομιλίες σε κοινωνικούς φορείς για τη δωρεά μυελού των οστών, ομφαλιου αίματος και άλλα

Μέλος Συλλόγων:

Ελληνική Αιματολογική Εταιρεία, EHA, ISTH, EMLTD

Συνεργασία με νοσοκομεία:

Η ιατρός συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικούς φορείς παροχής υγείας της Θεσσαλονίκης. Genesis, Βιοκλινικη, Ιατρικό Διαβαλκανικό.

Υπηρεσίες / Θεραπείες:

Στο Αιματολογικό Ιατρείο καθώς και σε συνεργαζόμενους φορείς προσφέρονται όλες οι υπηρεσίες που αφορούν την αιματολογία και την ογκοαιματολογία. Διερεύνηση και θεραπεία αναιμίας, θρομβοπενίας, λευκοπενίας. Διερεύνηση λεφαδενοπάθειας και σπληνομεγαλίας. Αιματολογικές κακοήθειες όπως λέμφωμα, πολλαπλούν μυέλωμα, μυελοδυσπλαστικά σύνδρομα, χρόνια μυελογενής λευχαιμία. Ανοσοαιματολογία όπως είναι η αυτοάνοση αιμολυτική αναιμία και η άνοση θρομβοπενία. Η ιατρός έχει πολυετή εξειδίκευση και νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία στις διαταραχές της αιμόστασης και την Αιματολογία της κύησης με αντιμετώπιση προβλημάτων όπως ανεξήγητη θρόμβωση, θρομβοφιλία, καθ'έξην αποβολές, υπογονιμότητα, αντιπηκτική αγωγή, διαταραχές αιμοπεταλίων

Έξτρα παροχές:

Μικροσκόπηση αίματος (επίχρισμα). Μυελόγραμμα, οστεομυελική βιοψία. Πιστοποιημένη ΕΟΠΥΥ για ηλεκτρονική συνταγογράφηση και παραπεμπτικά εξετάσεων. POS, πληρωμή με άτοκες δόσεις

Draganidaki Loukia is a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist with a professional practice license and has maintained a private practice near Pedion tou Areos since 2016. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. In 2017, she completed postgraduate studies at the University of the Aegean in the field of Life Coaching & Mentoring. She holds a specialization in Eating Disorders and Childhood Obesity from the National Center for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom and has received clinical nutrition training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietetic Association and an external collaborator of the Hellenic Society for Multiple Sclerosis. Furthermore, she continuously participates in seminars and conferences to stay informed about developments in her field.

Mosxovis Dimitris is a Gastroenterologist and a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Aigaleo. Concurrently, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Medical Athens Clinic Peristeri. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Brescia in Italy and subsequently completed postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized at the 2nd Oncology Internal Medicine Clinic of the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and later at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Nikaia, where he also served as a Gastroenterology Consultant. He has been a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the "Hygeia" Hospital, as well as at Pathology and Nephrology Clinics of the "Medical Athens" group. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, with many presentations to his credit. Additionally, he has an extensive number of publications in Greek and foreign journals. Finally, he has active involvement, to date, as a researcher in numerous international multicenter clinical studies.

Ο Παναγιώτης Σιουρούνης είναι Αιματολόγος με πολυετή Νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία και διατηρεί Ιδιωτικό Ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι, εντός της Κλινικής "Ιατρικό Περιστερίου" και στο Φάληρο. Είναι Ιατρικός Συνεργάτης του Ομίλου Ιατρικό Αθηνών, και Συντ. Δ/ντής Αιματολογικού τμήματος στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας (ΕΣΥ).

Διαθέτει πολυετή, 30+ Νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία στην άσκηση της ειδικότητας της Αιματολογίας σε ολόκληρο το φάσμα της (Κλινική, Εργαστηριακή, Ογκολογία, Αιμοδοσία, Ανοσοαιματολογία, κ.ά.). Είναι εξειδικευμένος στην Αναιμία, τον χαμηλό Σίδηρο και Φερριτίνη την Θρομβοφιλία και στις παθήσεις Αίματος, Μυελού των οστών και Λεμφαδένων.

Ασκεί εξατομικευμένη ολιστική προσέγγιση των ασθενών του, παρέχοντας υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικές υπηρεσίες τόσο κατά την αρχική διάγνωση όσο και κατά την παρακολούθηση στη συνέχεια.

 Είναι κάτοχος Πτυχίου Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) καθώς και Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης και διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία σε ολόκληρο το φάσμα νοσημάτων της ειδικότητας της Αιματολογίας.  

Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερα πλούσιο Βιογραφικό με Συμμετοχές σε Συγγραφές Επιστημονικών Βιβλίων, Διατριβών και Διπλωματικών εργασιών,  Δημοσιεύσεις σε Διεθνή και Ελληνικά περιοδικά και  Ανακοινώσεις σε Διεθνή και Ελληνικά Συνέδρια.  Επίσης, στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσής του, έχει συμμετάσχει και έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος Ιατρικών Συνεδρίων, Μετεκπαιδευτικών Μαθημάτων και Σεμιναρίων.  Έχει ασκήσει παράλληλα πλούσια Εκπαιδευτική δραστηριότητα στην εκπαίδευση νέων Ιατρών, Τεχνολόγων και Νοσηλευτών.

Είναι Τακτικό Μέλος της Ελληνικής Αιματολογικής Εταιρείας και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και συμμετέχει σε Επιστημονικές Επιτροπές και Επιστημονικά Τμήματα της Ε.Α.Ε.

Προτιμητέο το τηλεφωνικό κλείσιμο των ραντεβού για την καλύτερη προετοιμασία τους.

Maria Aggeli is a dietitian-nutritionist, graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly.

She completed her internship in the Dietetics-Nutrition department at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio," where she was trained in counseling, education, and nutritional support of patients.

She participated in the study "Macronutrient content and food exchanges for 48 Greek Mediterranean dishes," which was published in the scientific journal "Nutrition & Dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia."

As part of lifelong learning, she attended seminars related to the latest scientific data on nutrition as well as specialized training programs, such as the Clinical Nutrition program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the "Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity" at the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D), and the "Counseling and Communication Skills for Dietitians" and "Beyond the Limits of Dieting" programs at the Center for Mental Applications (KE.PSY.EF.), aiming for a holistic approach to each individual.

Additionally, she worked in a pharmacy for six years, which gave her the opportunity to work closely with individuals experiencing health issues related to nutrition, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated uric acid, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, among others.

Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association (HDNA) and, holding a professional license, she works as a freelancer in Keratea, Attica.

Rizos Euripidis is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios, Attica. Concurrently, he serves as a consultant in the Gastroenterology Department of "Lefkos Stavros" hospital. He is a graduate and a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He obtained his specialty title at the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the University Hospital "Attikon," where he was trained in the full spectrum of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and particularly Interventional Endoscopy, having performed a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional endoscopies. He specialized at the Neurogastroenterology Department of Queen Mary Royal London Hospital in the United Kingdom, focusing on gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional digestive disorders. He actively participates in Greek and international conferences with lectures and presentations, as well as publications in international scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens and Piraeus and the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology.

Mitsiou Pagona is a Hematologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained European specialization through the European Hematology Association (EHA). In 2024, she completed postgraduate studies focusing on Thrombosis, Hemorrhage, and Transfusion Medicine at NKUA, further expanding her knowledge and clinical practice. Since 2012, she has been serving in the National Health System, and since 2016, she has worked as a Senior Registrar (Epilipsis B') in the Hematology Clinic and the Autologous Transplantation Unit of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming." Simultaneously, she maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, offering specialized services in the diagnosis and monitoring of hematological disorders, with a scientific approach and patient-centered care. Her experience with complex hematological cases and continuous professional development make her a reliable ally for every patient.

Stefanakis Lykourgos is a Dietitian-Nutritionist with a private office in Chalandri. He holds a degree in Applied Dietetics from Canterbury Christ Church University and is an accredited member with ISAK level 1, after completing the educational program of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, focusing on Anthropometry. He completed his internship at the Metabolic Self-Regulation and Wellness Center "Homeostasis S.A." He has also attended the specialized program "Sports Nutrition Specialist" by the Academy of Sports Nutrition and is a Scientific Collaborator at Exodos Fitness, where he provides dietary services to athletes. At his private office, Mr. Stefanakis offers a holistic approach to nutrition, combining scientific knowledge with personal interaction. By thoroughly studying the needs of each individual, he designs personalized nutrition programs based on the principles of balanced nutrition.

Giannikos Theofanis is a Hematologist with private practices in Nea Ionia and Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as the Military School of Officers Corps. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Air Force School of Aviation Medicine and completed his specialty in Hematology. Beyond his private practice, he serves as a Unit Physician in the Air Force General Staff Squadron, an External Collaborator and Hematologist at the Central Clinic of Athens, and Consultant in the Hematology Clinic 251 of the General Air Force Hospital. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that during his professional career, he worked and trained at the 251 General Air Force Hospital, where he rotated through various departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Hematology and the Athens Medical Association and has attended national and European hematology conferences, aiming for continuous education and training in his field.

Dr. Zaxou Maria is an External Collaborator at the private hospitals "Lefkos Stavros" and "Mediterraneo" and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens - NKUA, focusing on hydrocolonoscopy and new techniques for the removal of colorectal polyps. She is actively engaged in clinical research and has participated in Greek and international conferences, including the Pan-European UEG 2023, where she was awarded for the COLDWATER study. She is specialized in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and is a member of the educational committee of the Rome Foundation. In her private practice, she addresses the full spectrum of Gastroenterology (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Helicobacter pylori infection, GERD, dyspepsia, etc.) and performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring painless and safe procedures.

Nikolaou Eutyxia MD, MSc is a Hematologist who maintains a private practice in Petralona, while also seeing patients in Peristeri (West Athens Clinic) and Patissia (Hospitality Clinic). She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the same university. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate studies in "Primary Health Care" at the University of Thessaly. Subsequently, she completed her specialty in Hematology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Currently, she is an affiliated physician with Metropolitan Hospital and a member of the Hellenic Hematology Society as well as the Athens Medical Association. Finally, as part of her ongoing commitment to staying informed about new scientific developments, she participates in Greek and international conferences and has published numerous articles in both Greek and international scientific journals.

Maria Fragkioudaki is a Hematologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, as well as holding a degree from the Department of Biology of the same University. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Ο Δημήτριος Κοκκινίδης είναι Ειδικός Αιματολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και ειδικεύθηκε στην Αιματολογία αλλά και την μεταμόσχευση μυελού των οστών, στην Αιματολογική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Γεώργιος Παπανικολάου".

Εργάζεται ως Διευθυντής ΕΣΥ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σερρών, όντας επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του Αιματολογικού Εργαστηρίου, αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής του σταθμού Αιμοδοσίας ενώ διατηρεί ενεργό ρόλο στην Μονάδα Χ/θεραπείας και στην Μονάδα Μεσογειακής Αναιμίας του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου.

Παράλληλα, είναι υπεύθυνος για την διακίνηση και την συμβουλευτική ασθενών με αιματολογικές παθήσεις τόσο στο αιματολογικό εξωτερικό ιατρείο, όσο και στις κλινικές του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Σερρών, διαθέτοντας ιδιαίτερα μεγάλη εμπειρία στην διαγνωστική διερεύνηση, την αξιολόγηση και τη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του αίματος (καλοήθεις και κακοήθεις). Αξιοποιεί παραδοσιακές αλλά και σύγχρονες μεθόδους διάγνωσης, όπως είναι η βιοψία μυελού των οστών, η κυτταρομετρία, ο καρυότυπος και η μελέτη μοριακών μεταλλάξεων.

Έχει μετεκπαιδευθεί στην Μονάδα Αιμόστασης του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Γεώργιος Παπανικολάου" πάνω σε θέματα θρόμβωσης και θρομβοφιλίας και είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Αιματολογικής Εταιρείας

Asimakopoulou Theodora is a Hematologist and maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and within the Athens Medical Center (in Marousi). She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She served as the Director of the Hematology Clinic at Sismanogleio Hospital for 15 years and was solely responsible for the Short-Term Hospitalization Unit and the Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation department. Additionally, she was the Director of the Blood Bank and Hematology Department at KAT Hospital and served for many years as a consultant within the National Health System (ESY). She has an extensive research and clinical portfolio, with publications in international and Greek scientific journals, and her broad experience focuses on benign and malignant hematological diseases, including their diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

Kiapidou Stefania is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her Gastroenterology specialty title at the 4th University Department of Internal Medicine of the Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where she continues to be an active member as a scientific collaborator. She has earned a postgraduate degree focusing on Hepatology, specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. She is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver. Her scientific work includes participation and presentations at national, European, and American conferences, as well as publications in both Greek and international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Kiapidou has extensive experience in interventional endoscopy and capsule endoscopy. Additionally, she is skilled in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterological diseases and chronic conditions of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, and has expertise in esophageal manometry. Finally, she is an external collaborator of private clinics in Thessaloniki.