Doctors for Ραγάδα πρωκτού

O Αθανάσιος Ξάκης γεννήθηκε στον Πολύγυρο Χαλκιδικής στις 22 Ιανουαρίου του 1994. Φοίτησε με αθλητική και ακολούθως μαθητική υποτροφία στο λύκειο των Εκπαιδευτηρίων Μαντουλίδη από όπου και τελικώς αποφοίτησε με άριστα το 2011. Κατά τη διάρκεια της μαθητικής του πορείας έλαβε αποδοχές και υποτροφίες για φοίτηση σε διακεκριμένα πανεπιστήμια των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών της Αμερικής και του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου. 

Σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών του υπήρξε μέλος του Εργαστηρίου Ανατομίας, υπεύθυνος για την εκπαίδευση και την ένταξη νέων φοιτητών ιατρικής καθώς επίσης συμμετείχε σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και παρουσιάσεων σε διεθνή συνέδρια. 

Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών του πραγματοποίησε Κλινική Άσκηση στη Χειρουργική στο Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada στην Yogyakarta της Ινδονησίας καθώς επίσης και Κλινική Άσκηση στην Αγγειοχειρουργική στο University Medical Centre Utrecht στην Ουτρέχτη της Ολλανδίας. 

Εργάστηκε ως ειδικευόμενος Χειρουργικής στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σερρών για 2 έτη και στη συνέχεια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης Γ. Παπαγεωργίου για 4 έτη, από όπου και έλαβε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητας του συμμετείχε και σε πληθώρα χειρουργείων ως βοηθός χειρουργός του Τμήματος Χειρουργικής Ήπατος Χοληφόρων-Παγκρέατος της Κλινικής Άγιος Λουκάς, στο Πανόραμα Θεσσαλονίκης. 

Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητας μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη Χειρουργική Ήπατος, Χοληφόρων, Παγκρέατος & Μεταμοσχεύσεων Ήπατος στο Organ Transplantation Center, China Medical University Hospital στην Taichung της Ταϊβάν. 

Από τον Αύγουστο του 2025 εργάζεται ως Επιμελητής Χειρουργός στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης Γ. Παπανικολάου ενώ παράλληλα αποτελεί Συνεργάτη Χειρουργό της Κλινικής Άγιος Λουκάς. 

Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΙΣΘ), της European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and other Interventional Techniques (EAES) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Τραύματος και Επείγουσας Χειρουργικής (ΕΕΤ&ΕΧ), ενώ υπήρξε και μέλος Οργανωτικών Επιτροπών μεγάλου αριθμού τοπικών και διεθνών Συνεδρίων και Ημερίδων. 

Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στη Χειρουργική Ογκολογία του Πεπτικού Συστήματος του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστήμιου Θεσσαλονίκης και υποψήφιος κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στον Καρκίνο του Παγκρέατος του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων τόσο διεθνών όσο και του εξωτερικού, έχει παρουσιάσει ως ομιλητής σημαντικό αριθμό προφορικών ανακοινώσεων με αντίστοιχες τιμητικές διακρίσεις και βραβεία ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει και στη δημοσίευση επιστημονικών άρθρων σε διακεκριμένα περιοδικά του εξωτερικού.

Ο Δοντάς Ιωάννης είναι Χειρουργός - Πρωκτολόγος και Διευθυντής της κλινικής Laser Surgery στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Την ίδια περίοδο, φοίτησε στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) και αποφοίτησε από το Ιατρικό Τμήμα της Στρατιωτικής Ιατρικής Σχολής. Ακόμη, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, λαμβάνοντας, κατόπιν εξετάσεων, τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της Γενικής Χειρουργικής. Αργότερα μετεκπαιδεύθηκε στη Laser Χειρουργική του Πρωκτού (Lasers in Colorectal Surgery) στο νοσοκομείο St. Elizabeth στην Κολωνία και εξειδικεύτηκε στην Πρωκτολογία στις ΗΠΑ. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί ως Ιατρός Αξιωματικός και αργότερα ως Διευθυντής του Χειρουργικού Τμήματος της Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας στη Διεύθυνση Υγειονομικού στο Κεντρικό Ιατρείο Αθηνών. Επίσης, από το Μάρτιο του 2006 έως και το Μάρτιο του 2017 διετέλεσε Καθηγητής Α΄ Βοηθειών της Ελληνικής Ναυαγοσωστικής Ακαδημίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς κατάρτισής του, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλά εξειδικευμένα επιστημονικά σεμινάρια ανά τον κόσμο. Επιπλέον, έχει ανακοινώσει και δημοσιεύσει πλήθος επιστημονικών εργασιών σε συνέδρια καθώς και σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Τέλος, εξειδικεύεται στις παθήσεις του πρωκτού και του πυελικού εδάφους και στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία των παθήσεων αυτών. Με 15ετή πλέον εμπειρία στη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του πρωκτού έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 10.000 χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις τόσο σε επίπεδο γενικής όσο και σε επίπεδο τοπικής αναισθησίας.

Ziozia Vasiliki is a General Surgeon, Senior Registrar of the 1st Surgical Clinic at IASO and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Ziozia has received a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society to obtain her postgraduate degree, as well as a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology for specialization in colorectal and anal surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She initially specialized in Surgery at the General Hospital of Rethymno and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During 2022-23, she served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Colorectal Department at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Dr. Ziozia has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and courses and has authored many publications, as well as oral and poster presentations. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Kapoulas Spyros is a General Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Panorama. He holds a Medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Doctorate from the same University. The physician has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, managing a wide range of cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care for every individual he treats.

Mpaltas Ioannis is a Digestive & Colorectal Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He specializes in Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic Digestive Surgery as well as Colorectal Surgery. He also has additional expertise in modern anal surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, pilonidal cyst). He possesses many years of experience in the effective and safe surgical treatment of obesity, hiatal hernia, digestive system disorders, and abdominal wall hernias. Furthermore, alongside his private practice, he collaborates with major private clinics in Attica, such as Mitera, Athens Medical Center (Peristeri clinic), Mediterraneo, Doctor's Hospital, and Attiko Therapy Center.

Tsakiris Ioannis is a General Surgeon - Proctologist and maintains his practice in Ambelokipi. He undertakes treatments for inguinal and umbilical hernias using both laparoscopic and traditional techniques. Additionally, he manages the treatment of anorectal diseases with laser therapy, for which he has received training abroad, as well as the laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder. He also conducts home visits for patients who have difficulty traveling, providing postoperative evaluation if requested. He collaborates with various private clinics and specialists from different fields to ensure comprehensive management of complex conditions.

Dr. Tsakmakas Dimitrios is a proctologist specialized in all anorectal disorders (pilonidal cyst, anal fissure, fistulas) and operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He began his residency in 2004 as a general surgeon at Panagia Hospital in Thessaloniki for six years. In 2010, he obtained board certification in General Surgery and subsequently served as a Surgeon - Consultant in endocrine surgery at the Department of Endocrine Surgery of Addenbrooke's University Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom. He collaborates with all private clinics in the city, including the Medical Diavalkaniko Center, Euromedica Blue Cross, Agios Loukas, Vioclinic Thessaloniki, Euromedica General Clinic, and Genesis Clinic. In March 2012, he earned his PhD title from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a dissertation entitled "Correlation of Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Diseases." He worked as an associate of Professor Ioannis Kanellos, Professor of Surgery at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, for one year and with the Director of Surgery at Panagia Hospital, Dr. Michail Naoum, until 2015, as well as with the former Director of the Surgical Clinic at General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta," Dr. Evangelos Tsimogiannis, from 2013 to the present.

Delikoukos Stylianos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in Larissa since 2007, with a branch office established in Agia since 2016. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his military service as a Reserve Lieutenant Medical Officer and fulfilled his Rural Service obligations. He specialized in General Surgery at the Hospital of the Hellenic Red Cross in Athens and, following successful examinations, obtained the title of Surgeon. In 1984, he completed a Doctoral Thesis at the University of Athens, which was unanimously accepted, and was awarded a PhD in Medicine. After obtaining his specialty, he worked as an Associate Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center and subsequently at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Chalkida, initially as Second Consultant and later as First Consultant. In 1991, he pursued advanced training at the Organ Transplant Unit of Imperial College London at Saint Mary's Hospital, specializing in Kidney, Liver, Pancreas, and Small Intestine Transplantations as well as in Laparoscopic Surgery. In 2000, he was appointed First Consultant at the Surgical Clinic of the University Hospital of Larissa and subsequently Deputy Director. In 2007, he assumed the position of Director of the Surgical Clinic "Euromedica - Kyanos Stavros Larissa" and later Director of the Surgical Clinic "Home Care - Agios Konstantinos Larissa." Finally, the doctor collaborates with three private clinics in Larissa, Thessaly: IASO Thessaly, EUROMEDICA - THEOTOKOS Larissa, and THESSALIA General Clinic. Additionally, his practice includes a designated area for minor procedures assisted by a nurse.

Kyziridis Dimitrios is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.). Additionally, he is a Diplomate of the European Society of Surgical Oncology for the management of peritoneal malignancy and a collaborator of the peritoneal malignancy program at the Euromedica Cyan Cross clinic, while also specializing in the treatment of anal diseases. From September 2023 to October 2024, he served as a Scientific Collaborator of the 4th University Surgical Clinic of A.U.Th. at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou," actively participating in surgeries, on-call duties, and the clinic's teaching activities. He has participated in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad and is the author of numerous announcements and papers in Greek and international journals.

Mr. Delimpaltadakis Giorgos is a General Surgeon who maintains his private practice in Heraklion. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Athens, a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a Master's degree in Health Services Management. He received further training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery at Leeds General Infirmary and the Department of Surgery at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in the United Kingdom. From his extensive experience, we highlight his tenure as Director of the Surgical Clinic at Venizeleio Hospital and as Coordinating Director of the Surgical Clinic at Sitia Hospital.

Siannis Dimitrios is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He is specialized in hepatology and endoscopic gastroenterology, with particular expertise in therapeutic and interventional endoscopic techniques (gastric and colon polypectomies). He completed his Gastroenterology training at the 1st IKA Hospital and the General Hospital of Attica Sismanoglio. The physician is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists. In his private practice, he manages conditions across the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and provides specialized services tailored to the needs of his patients.

Dr. Stefanos Tingas is a Gastroenterologist – Hepatologist – Interventional Endoscopist. In 2010, he graduated from the Medical School of the distinguished “Tor Vergata” University in Rome. After completing his military service as a military doctor with the 32nd Marine Brigade, he worked as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Sofades in Karditsa, then as a Primary Care Physician at the Vittorakis Polyclinic in Platanias, Chania, and as a sports doctor for the sports medicine company “Actionmed.”He began his specialization in gastroenterology at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia “Agioi Anargyroi,” where he completed the general internal medicine portion of his training. He then continued his gastroenterology specialization at the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio,” where he earned the title of Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.During his specialty training and overall tenure at “Tzaneio” General Hospital, he acquired significant expertise in interventional endoscopy, including techniques such as removal of large polyps, EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection), small bowel investigation with capsule endoscopy, placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), hemostasis of bleeding ulcers, esophageal variceal band ligation, and cauterization of angiodysplasias and other lesions using Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).Dr. Tingas has also been trained in high-definition endoscopy (Narrow Band Imaging - NBI chromoendoscopy) for the prevention and early diagnosis of early-stage cancer and precancerous conditions of the digestive tract.He has gained extensive experience in managing patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), as well as liver diseases, actively participating in the hospital’s hepatology outpatient clinic.Dr. Stefanos Tingas has participated in numerous conferences and seminars and has authored publications in both international and Greek medical journals. He has successfully completed and been certified by the Endoscopy School and the Clinical Hepatology School. He currently works as the Scientific Director of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department at “Affidea” Diagnostic Center in Kallithea and as a collaborating Gastroenterologist at REA Maternity Hospital.

Dontas Ioannis is a Surgeon - Proctologist and Director of the Laser Surgery clinic in Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, he attended the Military School of Officers Corps (SSAS) and graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Medical School. Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in General Surgery at major hospitals in Athens, such as the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the Naval Hospital of Athens, obtaining his General Surgery specialty title after examinations. Subsequently, he underwent further training in Laser Proctologic Surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Cologne and specialized in Proctology in the USA. He has extensive experience having worked as a Medical Officer and later as a General Surgeon for the Hellenic Police in the Health Department at the Central Clinic of Athens. Moreover, from March 2006 to March 2017, he served as a First Aid Instructor at the Hellenic Lifesaving Academy. As part of his continuous professional development, he has participated in numerous specialized scientific seminars worldwide. Furthermore, he has presented and published a significant number of scientific papers at conferences as well as in reputable international scientific journals. Finally, he specializes in diseases of the anus and pelvic floor, including their diagnosis and treatment.

Goulopoulos Thomas is a General Surgeon with private practices in Karditsa and Trikala. Simultaneously, he serves as a Specialist Scientist on the nationwide examination committees for professional training certification under the Ministry of Education. He studied at the Medical School of Varna and subsequently obtained degree equivalency through examinations at the Medical Departments of the University of Crete and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." He was accepted into the University Surgical Clinic of Sigmaringen in Germany, where he specialized in colorectal cancer; this clinic is part of the University of Tubingen. He continued his specialty training at the Transplantation Center of Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki, participating in both kidney and liver transplantations, which at that time were conducted exclusively there. He trained in London at the Liver Research Foundation, specializing in hepatocellular carcinoma. Throughout his training and concurrently, he participated in numerous conferences with a wide range of presentations and publications. He remains at the forefront of advancements, continuously monitoring every new scientifically validated interventional method and treatment in his specialty.

Kelgiorgi Dionysia MD, MSc is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a Master's Degree in "NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN DIGESTIVE SURGERY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUES – BARIATRIC SURGERY" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She is currently an instructor in this postgraduate program at the University of Athens. She has received certification in laparoscopic surgery from the internationally renowned IRCAD center of excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Strasbourg. She is also certified in the use of surgical laser from a reference center for perianal diseases in Leipzig, Germany. She specializes in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Surgical Laser), as well as surgical oncology. She has served as Consultant Surgeon in the Robotic Surgery and Surgical Oncology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital and held the same position for three years at the Euroclinic of Athens. Additionally, she was Consultant Surgeon at the accredited Center of Excellence for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery of the Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of Greek and European scientific societies, including the European and Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery, the European and Hellenic Hernia Society, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Hellenic Surgical Society, participating in their advanced training courses. She has numerous participations in conferences, seminars, and symposia in Greece and abroad and serves as a reviewer for the medical journals Cancer Medicine and Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International.

Spyropoulos Xaralampos is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. Additionally, he is the Director of the 3rd Surgical Clinic at Metropolitan General and a National Trauma Trainer in Greece and Cyprus, certified by the American College of Surgeons. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specialized in General Surgery at the University Hospital of Patras, and further specialized in minimally invasive management of emergency surgical pathologies at the I.R.C.A.D - E.I.T.S. Laparoscopic Surgery Center in Strasbourg, France. Subsequently, he received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery of the upper gastrointestinal system and laparoscopic bariatric surgery at the DRK - Krankenhaus - Clementinenhaus hospital in Hanover, Germany. Moreover, he completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Laboratory Specialties at the University of Patras. Furthermore, he has worked as a General Surgeon at the "Eugenideio" Therapeutic Center, the "Rea" General Clinic, the University Hospital of Patras, and Stepping Hill Hospital in the United Kingdom. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, the Hellenic Breast Surgery Society, and the Hellenic Society for the Application of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.