Neurologists with experience in Dementia in Attica

Valkimadi Polytimi - Eleni is a Neurologist with a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree in Neurosciences from the Medical School of the University of Crete, which she completed with distinction. She specialized at the Neurological Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens. Additionally, she completed further training on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Movement Disorders of the Central Nervous System at the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group of King's College London on a scholarship. She has a significant body of published work and regularly participates in neurological conferences both in Greece and abroad. She is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society, the General Medical Council (UK), and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. Finally, she is specialized in Parkinson's disease, dementia - Alzheimer's disease, and memory disorders.

Georgios V. Mitropoulos is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. He has been trained in Lacanian-oriented Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience and has served as Coordinating Director of the Psychiatric Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (Dafni). He is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. He actively participates in scientific psychiatric conferences in Greece and internationally, and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis. He follows the method of Lacanian psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which aims at the individualized and in-depth understanding and treatment of the difficulties faced by each patient. Where deemed necessary, pharmacological treatment of psychiatric symptoms is also incorporated into his clinical practice in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Zaxaropoulou Niki - Maria MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Pangrati. She has served as a Collaborator with the Organization Against Narcotics (OKANA) and the Mental Health Agency AmKE Anodos. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research and the Aeginiteio University Hospital. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens focusing on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. Dr. Zaxaropoulou is a scientific associate of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. She has expertise in liaison psychiatry, women's mental health issues, menopause, emotional aspects of infertility, miscarriage, abortion, support during fertility treatments, pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal grief – postpartum blues, postpartum depression, parental support, pervasive developmental disorders, psychotherapeutic counseling, as well as pharmacological support for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome.

Η Βάγια Γιατράκου είναι νευρολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη, στο πολυιατρείο TopMeds. Είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της Β' Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Ερρίκος Ντυνάν και εργάζεται ως ειδική νευρολόγος στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Παγκρατίου για άτομα με Άνοια της εταιρείας νόσου Alzheimer Αθηνών. Επιπλέον, απασχολείται ως νευρολόγος στο ανοιχτό πολυιατρειο των Γιατρών του Κόσμου. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και ειδικεύτηκε στη νευρολογία σε νοσοκομεία της Γαλλίας, της Ελβετίας και στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Στα ιδιαίτερα επιστημονικά της ενδιαφέροντα συμπεριλαμβάνονται τα νευροεκφυλιστικά νοσήματα και ειδικότερα η άνοια και οι νοητικές διαταραχές, όπου και έχει ενεργό ερευνητικό ρόλο με δημοσιεύσεις, συμμετοχές σε συνέδρια και κλινικές μελέτες.

Dr. Mamali Margarita is a Neurologist and Attending Physician at the 1st Neurology Clinic of Metropolitan General Hospital (Cholargos) and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree from the same institution. She completed her specialization at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and, as a scholarship recipient of the Hellenic Neurological Society, pursued further training in electroneurophysiology at the 1st University Neurology Clinic of Athens at "Aeginiteio" Hospital. She was a founding member of the Stroke Unit at the private medical center "IASO General" and collaborated with the "Henry Dunant" Hospital. Furthermore, she worked for two years as an Attending Physician at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakio E.E.S." She has participated as a co-investigator in clinical studies on multiple sclerosis, dementia, and cerebrovascular accidents. Dr. Mamali possesses a significant body of published work and regularly participates in Greek and international neurology conferences. Finally, her clinical experience gained from the largest public hospitals in Athens enables her to manage cases involving various neurological fields and to recognize neurological manifestations arising from diseases of other systems, such as cardiovascular diseases, connective tissue disorders, hematological conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, endocrine disorders, and malignancies.

Mariza Makrygianni is a Neurologist and maintains a private clinic for neurometabolic disorders in Ampelokipoi. She has gained extensive experience in University Hospitals in Switzerland and France, with a specialization in adult neurometabolic diseases. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her Neurology residency at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), obtaining her specialty certification in 2024. Her specialization in neurometabolic disorders led her to the Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, where she worked as a research fellow in the Department of Inherited Neurometabolic Disorders, with particular interest in lysosomal diseases, mitochondrial disorders, and rare intermediate metabolism disorders. Concurrently, she is clinically involved in epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders, providing comprehensive and personalized neurological care to the adult population.

Apostolikas Apostolos is a Psychiatrist who maintains private practices in Trikala and Karditsa. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) in 1998 as a Military Physician and in the same year obtained his degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In 2007, he completed his Psychiatry Residency at the 401 Military Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Subsequently, in 2009, he was awarded the title of Doctor of Medicine by the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. Finally, the physician is specialized in Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (STAPP) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Deligiorgis Nikolaos is a Neurologist who maintains private practices in Piraeus (Choromobitou 194-196) and Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the same institution. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, vertigo, and migraines. Dr. Deligiorgis is specialized in Medical Acupuncture, which he has applied for over 10 years in the management of migraines and chronic pain. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator of the Neurology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and the Head of the Headache Clinic at the same hospital. Comprehensive neurophysiological assessments are conducted at the clinics, including Electromyography and Electroencephalography, as well as therapeutic botulinum toxin injections in cases of spasticity and chronic migraine. Home visits and the performance of Electromyography or Electroencephalography at home using portable computers are also available.

Kanellopoulos Dimitrios is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Petralona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Turin in northern Italy and serves as a Consultant Neurologist and Scientific Head of the Neurology Department at Euroclinic Athens. He holds a postgraduate specialization in biomedical acupuncture, as well as training in electroencephalography and electromyography. In his private practice, he provides high-level services for the prevention and monitoring of vascular cerebrovascular accidents, for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of dementia (Alzheimer's disease) and other memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as for the investigation and treatment of vertigo, myasthenia, and myopathy. The physician applies biomedical acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for conditions and diseases where conventional pharmacological treatment has proven to have limited efficacy and numerous side effects, such as migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo, and insomnia.

Zolota Katerina is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and runs a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, receiving a scholarship. She holds a Master’s degree (MA) in Health Unit Management. She initially specialized in Psychiatry at the State Therapeutic Center - General Hospital - Health Center of Leros and subsequently completed her specialty at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA Dafni). As part of her psychiatric specialization, she trained in the acute cases clinic in the 5th Psychiatric Admissions Department of PSNA, liaison-consultation psychiatry and forensic psychiatry at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," community psychiatry at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri of PSNA, child psychiatry at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas, and neurology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. She completed the four-year program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS) and was certified as a Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In 2019, she was selected by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) and attended the School of Neuropsychopharmacology in Oxford. She has worked as a Junior Psychiatrist at the State Therapeutic Center of Leros and in mental health services. She has received further training through seminars in psychopharmacology, psychopathology, psychogeriatrics, psychotherapeutic content, among others, within the framework of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning. Concurrently, she maintains a consistent presence at psychiatric conferences. She has experience across the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. She provides psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and combined treatment services. There is the option for home visits and online sessions. The clinic is located directly opposite the Agios Ioannis metro station.

Ntoulia Xrysanthi is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a Scientific Associate at Metropolitan Hospital. In her private practice, she deals with the full spectrum of neurological disorders.

Dimitris Vasiadis is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in providing psychiatric care and psychotherapy across both public institutions and private practice. His professional journey began in 2003 as an independent psychotherapist, and over the years, he has held key clinical roles in well-established hospitals and mental health units.

He graduated from the Medical School of Athens in 2002 and completed his rural medical service at the Health Center of Pyli in Trikala (2016–2017). He then began his psychiatric specialization at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital and continued his training at Evangelismos General Hospital in Athens, where he worked as a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist from 2018 to 2023.

Since 2023, he has been collaborating with "VIMA KOINO", offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapeutic treatment. His academic training includes clinical psychopharmacology (Hellenic Psychiatric Association), psychoanalytic approaches to trauma (Hellenic Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy), and specialized training in the management of Borderline Personality Disorder at the Gunderson Institute, McLean Hospital – Harvard Medical School (2024–2025).

He has completed a four-year training program in Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy through the **Panhellenic Union of Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy, where he has been an active member since 2022. His scientific activity includes participation in national and international conferences, such as the 8th Congress on Neurobiology, Psychopharmacology & Treatment Guidance (2023), where he presented "The art of psychopharmacology: tailoring the antipsychotic treatment."

Dimitris Vasiadis combines scientific rigor with long-standing clinical experience, offering patient-centered and personalized care in both psychiatry and psychotherapy.

Antonis Mougias is a Psychiatrist, PhD holder from the University of Ioannina, and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy of Psychosis. For years, he has been monitoring and treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the Memory Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" and has served as the Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Center of the same society for 7 years. As the Scientific Director of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor," he has developed and is responsible for numerous interventions aimed at patients with dementia and their caregivers. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics. He also prescribes medications and issues psychiatric condition certificates. Finally, the doctor has extensive clinical experience, as well as numerous scientific publications.