Doctors with experience in Rectal fistula

Tsizanou Xaralampos - Fernant is a General Surgeon-Proctologist and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He is an honor graduate Doctor of the University of Athens and holds a Master of Proctology (USA), while also serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame. For surgeries, he utilizes advanced and innovative techniques such as the use of Laser and ultrasound, allowing the patient to return immediately to their daily routine after surgery. He manages: Proctological conditions (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess, perianal fistula, pilonidal cyst, condylomas, anorectal malignancy), laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder diseases (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis), skin conditions (lipoma, sebaceous cyst, nevi, hidradenitis), and diseases of the colon (diverticula, polyps, cancer). Finally, it is noteworthy that the doctor engages in research and regularly publishes in international journals (in English and French) and collaborates with numerous hospitals and clinics abroad. To this day, he is the personal advisor to the President of the People's Republic of Congo and cooperates with the Congo mission (Patriarchate of Alexandria).

Dr. Kexagias Aristotelis MD, PhD, FACS is a General Surgeon with a subspecialty in Advanced Laparoscopic and Endocrine Surgery, as well as Laser procedures. He is a summa cum laude Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds two specialty certifications (double specialty): General Surgery (Athens) and Laparoscopic Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Glands, following postgraduate training at the University Hospital of Tampere, Finland. He has received further training at leading international centers in laparoscopic surgery and thyroid/parathyroid surgery, including the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, UMC Utrecht in the Netherlands, and Rudolfstiftung in Vienna. He also completed advanced training in modern minimally invasive Laser techniques at the Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome. He is certified in advanced laparoscopic surgery by IRCAD France in Strasbourg. He is a member of numerous Greek and international surgical scientific societies and the American College of Surgeons. He has participated as an invited speaker in many international and national conferences. He maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi and performs surgeries at private hospitals in Athens.

Tsakmakas Dimitrios is a General Surgeon specialized in all anorectal diseases (pilonidal cyst, anal fissure, fistulas) and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He began his specialization in 2004 as a general surgeon at Panagia Hospital in Thessaloniki for six years. In 2010, he obtained his specialization in General Surgery and subsequently served as a Surgeon - Consultant in endocrine glands at the Department of Endocrine Surgery, Addenbrookes University Hospital, Cambridge, UK. He is affiliated with all private clinics in the city, including the Medical Interbalkan Center, Euromedica Blue Cross, Agios Loukas, Bioclinic Thessaloniki, Euromedica General Clinic, and Genesis Clinic. In March 2012, he earned his PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a thesis entitled "Correlation of Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Diseases." He worked as a collaborator with Professor of Surgery at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dr. Ioannis Kanellos, for one year and with the Director of Surgery at Panagia Hospital, Dr. Michail Naoum, until 2015, as well as collaborating with the former Director of the Surgical Clinic at General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta," Dr. Evangelos Tsimogiannis, from 2013 to the present.

Zafeiris Platon is a General Surgeon - Proctologist who maintains private practices in Pikermi and Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Bologna in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the Hellenic Police. He trained in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proctological Surgery, and the use of laser at the Universita di Medicina Torino. He is an associate of the Athens and Peristeri Medical Center, Hygeia Hospital, and Mitera Hospital. Additionally, he was the Head of the Surgical Department at the General Clinic "Taxiarchai" and the General Clinic "Neo Athinaio." Currently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Surgical Department at the Lumedica Medical Group (Peristeri Clinic). Furthermore, he is the author of the book "Trauma - Traffic Accidents" and has delivered lectures at conferences as well as on television and radio stations. Minor procedures are also performed in his private practice (cyst removal, nevus excision, wound suturing, examination and removal of skin lesions), all using laser technology.

Dr. Svoronos Gerasimos is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. He has 38 years of surgical experience, having performed a large number of operations. He holds a PhD and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He served as the Head of the Surgical Department at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" for 20 consecutive years. During his 20 years at the clinic, he participated in a significant number of surgical procedures.

Spentzouris Nikolaos is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as the Scientific Head of the Surgical Department at the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro for several years. He has specialized in laparoscopic surgery, having performed a large number of laparoscopic procedures of varying complexity. Additionally, he has extensive experience in surgical oncology, having conducted and participated in numerous major oncological surgeries, starting from his tenure at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," where he completed his specialty training, as well as at the Surgical Oncology Clinic of the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro and Psychiko, where he served as a general surgeon. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and a regular member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

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 in Strasbourg. She is also certified in the use of surgical lasers from a reference center for perianal diseases in Leipzig, Germany. Her expertise includes Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Surgical Laser), as well as surgical oncology. She has served as a Consultant Surgeon in the Robotic Surgery and Surgical Oncology Clinic at Metropolitan General and held the same position for three years at Euroclinic Athens. Furthermore, she was a Consultant Surgeon at the certified Center of Excellence for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery at Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of Greek and European scientific societies, including the European and Hellenic Societies of Endoscopic Surgery, the European and Hellenic Hernia Societies, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Hellenic Surgical Society, actively 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.

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.

Ntourakis Dimitrios MD, PhD, FACS is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He is a Professor of Surgery at the European University of Cyprus and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Clinic at Iatriko Paleo Faliro. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the same institution’s Medical School. Additionally, he holds diplomas in Laparoscopic Surgery, Ultrasound, and Ultrasonographic Techniques from the University of Strasbourg, a diploma in Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery from Paris XI University, and a diploma in Colorectal and Anal Surgery from Paris Diderot - Paris VII University. It is also noteworthy that he graduated from the Surgical Leadership Program at the Harvard Medical School. He initially specialized at Korgialeneio - Benakeio Hospital of the Hellenic Red Cross and subsequently continued his training at the University of Strasbourg, France, where he later served as Chef de Clinique des Universités. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences and courses and has an extensive number of publications in international scientific journals. He is a member of scientific associations and societies in Greece and abroad.

Vasileios Mermigkas is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He is a graduate and honored PhD of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in General Surgery at the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and at the Athens General Hospital "Laiko," where he was introduced to and trained in the then new technique of Laparoscopic surgery. He received additional training in this technique by attending advanced seminars both in Greece and abroad. Furthermore, he has valuable experience in endocrine gland surgery, oncological surgery of the gastrointestinal system, digestive system endoscopy, and vascular surgery. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous research programs, presented their results at international conferences, and has published studies and articles in reputable Greek and international scientific journals.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Proktologiko Iatreio, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The purpose of the center is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in an economical, reliable manner and using only the necessary examinations. Its goal is to meet the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they assume responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis to treatment.

Xouliaras Xristos MD, MSc is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Marousi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He specialized at the 1st Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia and obtained his specialty title in General Surgery. He acquired specialized experience in Surgical Oncology at the "Metaxa" Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus. He holds a Master's degree in Colon and Rectal Surgery from the Medical School of Larissa and has completed numerous postgraduate courses and seminars. He received clinical training in Colorectal Surgery (Clinical Visiting Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery) at St Mark's Academic Institute in London and clinical training in Surgery (Clinical Traineeship) at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, as well as in Surgical Oncology (Trainee Fellowship in Surgical Oncology) at the National Oncology Institute in Bratislava. Additionally, he trained in Robotic Surgery and Robotic Colorectal Surgery at IRCAD (Strasbourg, France). He specializes in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Proctology, and Emergency Abdominal Surgery. He applies modern laser treatment methods for anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids, perianal fistula, pilonidal cyst, anal fissure). The physician manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Ο Ιατρός Dr. Αρχοντοβασίλης Φώτης MD, PhD, FISS, FEHS είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός - Πρωκτολόγος, Διευθυντής της ΣΤ’ Χειρουργικής Κλινικής στη Γενική Κλινική Metropolitan General και Διευθυντής του Κέντρου Αριστείας Χειρουργικής Κηλών του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος στο Metropolitan General. Αριστούχος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής σχολής Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με Εξειδίκευση στην Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική, Λαπαροσκοπική και Ρομποτική Χειρουργική του πεπτικού συστήματος, των κηλών του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος και των παθήσεων του πρωκτού. Εξειδικεύτηκε σε πολυάριθμα νοσοκομειακά κέντρα της Ευρώπης και Αμερικής, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει πολυάριθμα διεθνή εκπαιδευτικά courses και μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα. Ομιλητής και εισηγητής πολυάριθμων διαλέξεων καθώς και πρόεδρος σε στρογγυλές τράπεζες σε πάρα πολλά έγκριτα Ελληνικά και Διεθνή συνέδρια και Χειρουργικά Forums από το 2002 μέχρι σήμερα, με ιδιαίτερα σημαντική παρουσίαση ερευνητικών και κλινικών εργασιών και ανακοινώσεων σε όλο τον κόσμο. Τα τελευταία χρόνια είναι πιστοποιημένος, επίσημος εκπαιδευτής (Instructor) της Ελληνικής Χειρουργικής Εταιρείας (ΕΧΕ), επιτελώντας σημαντικό έργο στην εκπαίδευση των νέων χειρουργών. Το 2011 εξειδικεύτηκε για πρώτη φορά στα πρώτα ρομποτικά χειρουργικά συστήματα, ενώ το 2018 έλαβε μετά από πολύμηνη εξειδίκευση τον τίτλο του Ρομποτικού Χειρουργού (Console Surgeon) από το Διεθνές Ινστιτούτο Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής R.A.I.N (Naples, Italy). Από το 2008 εκλέγεται σταθερά στο ΔΣ της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής, ενώ το 2023 εκλέχθηκε στη θέση του A' Αντιπροέδρου. Επίσης, είναι τακτικό μέλος πολλών άλλων Ελληνικών και Διεθνών Ιατρικών επιστημονικών εταιρειών. Τα τελευταία 8 χρόνια έχει υπερεξειδικευτεί στη Χειρουργική των κηλών και την αποκατάσταση του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος. Εξειδικεύτηκε κοντά σε μεγάλους δασκάλους και πρωτοπόρους χειρουργούς κηλών, χειρουργώντας μαζί τους, σε μεγάλα νοσοκομειακά κέντρα Ευρώπης και Αμερικής (Igor Belyanski - Maryland USA, Victor Radu - Bucharest Romania, Frederik Berrevoet - Ghent Belgium, Tim Tollens - Bonheiden Belgium, Ralph Lorenz - Berlin Germany). Είναι ο Χειρουργός που πρώτος έφερε στην Ελλάδα και εφάρμοσε σε πάρα πολλούς ασθενείς τις πρωτοποριακές τεχνικές ONSTEP για την βουβωνοκήλη το 2013, και τις επαναστατικές ρομποτικές τεχνικές eTEP και eTEP-TAR το 2019 για μεγάλες και σύνθετες μετεγχειρητικές κοιλιοκήλες, όπως τις διδάχθηκε από τους επινοητές των μεθόδων Igor Belyanski και Victor Radu. Το 2019 πιστοποιήθηκε και έλαβε τον τιμητικό τίτλο του Master Surgeon of Excellence στη Χειρουργική κηλών του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος από τον μεγαλύτερο ανεξάρτητο φορέα Χειρουργικών πιστοποιήσεων στον κόσμο, τον SRC (Surgical Review Corporation). Ο ίδιος φορέας πιστοποίησε και το Metropolitan Genral ώς κέντρο Αριστείας στη Χειρουργική κηλών του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος, Σε αυτό το κέντρο Αριστείας ο Δρ. Αρχοντοβασίλης είναι Διευθυντής και Επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος. Έχει 18ετή θητεία στον ιδιωτικό τομέα Υγείας, ενώ από το 2015 είναι Διευθυντής Χειρουργικής κλινικής σε ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα ιδιωτικά Θεραπευτήρια, το Metropolitan General, με την υποστήριξη του Ομίλου HHG - Metropolitan.

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a Proctologist with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of pilonidal cysts and the management and treatment of hemorrhoids. He holds a medical degree ("Diploma de Licensa," Diploma of License MD) from the "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" Medical School and has obtained professional licenses to practice in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. Within the scope of his specialization in General Surgery, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department of the Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department of the Oncology Hospital Agioi Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first assistant surgeon in a wide range of surgical procedures using both laparoscopic and open techniques. He has worked in the Emergency Department and has been responsible for the postoperative care and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on delivering the highest quality of care tailored to the individualized needs of each patient he treats.