Doctors for Dementia

Athanasiadis Konstantinos is a Specialist Adult Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. He trained in the specialty of Psychiatry at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens, at Aeginiteio Hospital, and obtained his specialty certification in 2024. During his training, he was responsible for the medical supervision of hospitalized patients across the full spectrum of potential psychopathology and actively participated in designing therapeutic plans. He also participated in the general outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital. He attended the specialized clinic for affective disorders, the specialized clinic for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and actively participated in the specialized personality study clinic, where he was a member of the therapeutic team following a psychodynamic approach for treated patients, also managing their pharmacological treatment. Additionally, he actively participated in the on-call program at Aeginiteio Hospital, where his role involved handling emergency cases. He participates in the Cognitive Psychotherapy Program of the Research University Institute of Mental Health, where he provides psychotherapeutic follow-up for cases using the cognitive-behavioral method. He is a scientific collaborator of the Personality Disorders department of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic and works at the Model Community Center for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury. He has maintained a private practice since 2025.

Ο Κουτσομήτρος Θεόδωρος είναι ειδικός Ψυχίατρος- πιστοποιημένος Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Έχει ειδικευθεί στην Ψυχιατρική ενηλίκων σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές του Λονδίνου (UCL) και της Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και έχει εξειδικευθεί στο Διακρανιακό Μαγνητικό Ερεθισμό (rTMS) στην Ολλανδία και στις Η.Π.Α. στα πανεπιστήμια του Μaastricht και του Harvard.

Παράλληλα με την εξειδίκευση του στην πρωτοπόρα θεραπεία του rTMS έχει εξειδικευθεί σε 9 διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις (ΒΕΔΨ, ΓΑΨ, CBT, GPM, Ομαδική, Συστημική- Οικογενειακή, Υπαρξιακή και Ψυχοδυναμική- Ψυχαναλυτική).

Από τα φοιτητικά του κιόλας χρόνια ως φοιτητής ιατρικής είχε ξεχωρίσει με τις επιδόσεις του καθώς ήταν ο μόνος τελειόφοιτος που αποφοίτησε με άριστα σε όλες τις τελικές εξετάσεις. Από τότε έχει λάβει ποικίλες πανευρωπαϊκές και παγκόσμιες διακρίσεις, είτε με την μορφή βραβείων, είτε με την εκλογή του σε θέσεις ευθύνης σε επιστημονικές κοινότητες.

Το 2019 ήταν μάλιστα ο μόνος Ψυχίατρος παγκοσμίως που τιμήθηκε για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη φόρα με το παγκόσμιο βραβείο WPA ECP Fellowship των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Παγκόσμιας Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας.

Έχει επιτελέσει Πρόεδρος της Ένωσης Ελλήνων Ειδικευόμενων Ψυχιάτρων με σημαντικό έργο για την αναβάθμιση της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχιατρική στη χώρα μας. Το 2019 εκλέχτηκε Πρόεδρος του τομέα των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Ελληνικής Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας (ΕΨΕ).

Παρουσιάζει έντονη επιστημονική δραστηριότητα μέσω διεθνών οργανισμών και πανεπιστημίων (αρθογραφία, δημοσιεύσεις, έρευνες, συνέδρια, βιβλία).

Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη μαζί με μία ομάδα εξειδικευμένων ψυχιάτρων και ψυχολόγων στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ιατρικό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας & Brain Stimulation SynaΨe . Είναι διευθυντής και ιδρυτής του ελληνικού ιατρείου rTMS (Greek rTMS) το μεγαλύτερο ιατρείο rTMS στην Ελλάδα.

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.

Makrina Mpouliou-Patrinou is a Neurologist who maintains her private practice in Eretria. She graduated from the Medical School of the Corps Officers Academy (SSAS) Thessaloniki in 2006, with particular clinical interest and participation in medical conferences. She obtained her Neurology specialty in 2019, with a special clinical and scientific focus on neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease, and parkinsonian syndromes.

Holder of a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health in 2013.

Scientific collaborator at the Medical Pisti Polyclinic in Nea Ionia.

She maintains a private practice in Kypseli and works as the Head Physician at the KAAU Agios Andreas Center in Nea Makri.

Liotiri Sofia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Katerini. She holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Hamburg and in Biology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Psychiatry/Psychotherapy at university clinics in Hamburg and Cologne (Asklepios Klinikum Ochsenzol & LVR Klinik Köln) and has worked as a Senior Physician in major psychiatric hospitals and clinics in Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne (Heinrich Sengelmann Kliniken Fachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Asklepios Klinik für psychische Gesundheit Langen, Furtbachkrankenhaus Stuttgart). Additionally, she has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Expert for the Civil Courts of Hamburg and the Public Health Service of the City of Frankfurt.

Asomatou Arezina MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2006 with a grade of Very Good. She also holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Athens with a thesis on "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders," awarded with distinction. She completed her Psychiatry residency at the Athens Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" in 2016 and subsequently worked as an assistant Psychiatrist at the Kallithea Health Center. From 2018 to 2025, she worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Argolis General Hospital - Argos Nursing Unit, where she held the position of Consultant Psychiatrist B'. She has gained valuable experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of mental disorders, both at the primary healthcare level and in inpatient hospital care. She has attended seminars on psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approaches. Finally, Dr. Arezina has participated in numerous psychiatric conferences and has published papers in Greek and international conferences and journals.

Staurinos Georgios is a specialized Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Piraeus. He has specialized in psychiatry, adult general psychiatry, psychogeriatrics, addiction psychiatry, and preventive and liaison psychiatry in hospitals in Greece and abroad. The doctor monitors chronic patients in residential care facilities, day centers, post-hospitalization care programs, and home care for patients with psychotic disorders, while providing specialized services and treating a wide range of conditions in his private practice. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association.

Dimitris Stogioglou is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in the USA in San Antonio, Texas. He has gained extensive experience at the Neuro-Psychiatric Center "Galini," as well as in Care Facilities for People with Disabilities, and has completed numerous educational seminars with a psychodynamic orientation. Currently, he works as a Consultant at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center "Good Samaritan" and the Special Persons Center "Joy." Finally, he is a Collaborator of the Medical Services Network "Marathon."

Mixail Theofanidis is a Neurologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree from the Democritus University of Thrace and has extensive experience in depressive disorders and alcoholism, the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, spinal diseases, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. He serves as the Scientific Director at the Psychiatric Clinic "Agios Antonios" and completed his specialization at the 3rd University Neurology Clinic, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou." He is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and the Hellenic Neurological Society, offering specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients at his private practice.

Karaxaliou Ioanna is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist specializing in Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her psychiatry residency at the "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming" hospitals and the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". She is an analyst in Group and Family Psychotherapy (Institute of Psychosocial Development), with further training in Cognitive Therapy and treatment of sexual disorders. Since 2011, she has maintained a private practice offering psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services online and has collaborated with hospitals and mental health scientific organizations. Areas of therapeutic intervention include anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic disorders, depression, phobias, and low self-esteem.

Dr. Sakellaridi Vasiliki, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Palaio Faliro. Concurrently, she is a scientific collaborator at the Psychodermatology Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital and Syggrou Hospital. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in Neurosciences from the interdepartmental program "Brain and Mind" at the Medical School of the University of Crete. She specialized in Psychiatry at the 8th Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she gained extensive clinical experience in severe mental disorders and psychopharmacology. Additionally, she specialized in Community Psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. During her specialty, she received further training in Clinical Psychopathology, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique. For two years, she worked as a B’ Registrar - Specialist Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She maintained a weekly outpatient clinic and was the responsible psychiatrist for two psychosocial rehabilitation hostels housing individuals with chronic mental disorders. At the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, she consistently worked with a focus on a holistic approach to the patient, combating stigma, and social reintegration. She is currently receiving training in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has attended numerous seminars related to the psychodynamic approach to issues in clinical practice. At present, she is conducting her doctoral dissertation at the University of West Attica. She has scientific publications in Greek and international journals. Additionally, she maintains a consistent presence and participation in psychiatric conferences through lectures and oral presentations.

Maretsi Lyvia - Eirini is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She specialized in Neurology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio E.E.S. Hospital. During her specialization, she received training in Psychiatry at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio E.E.S. Hospital, as well as in Pathology at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni". In her private practice, she is involved in the investigation, diagnosis, and monitoring of neurological disorders such as memory impairments (mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s dementia, dementia in Parkinson’s disease), headaches (migraine, tension-type headache, and other headache syndromes), tremor and movement disorders (essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease), cerebrovascular stroke, gait instability, neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies, and sleep disorders. She manages cases with neurological symptoms within the framework of systemic diseases. Finally, as part of her continuous professional development, she has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and postgraduate training courses.

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.

Dr. Ntantos Dimitrios is a specialist neurologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as dementia, movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, migraines, cerebrovascular strokes, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Neurology at the 3rd University Neurology Clinic of the G.N.T.H. "G. Papanikolaou." He has served as a scientific collaborator of the Clinic, actively participating in research programs, conference presentations, and scientific publications. He also has additional training in medical acupuncture and two years of experience in Intensive Care and Neuro-Intensive Care. He is a Neurologist at the specialized Memory and Cognitive Functions Clinic of G.N.T.H. "Papageorgiou," the head neurologist of the Elderly Care Unit "Estia Papageorgiou," and a Member of the Special Medical Corps of the Disability Certification Centers (KE.P.A.), while also maintaining private practices in Thessaloniki and Nigrita. He provides personalized care aimed at the substantial improvement of patients’ daily lives and quality of life. The doctor applies one of the most advanced scientific Neurostimulation methods, Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS), officially indicated (CE) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Nikolakopoulou Anastasia is a Neurologist, PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with private practices in Pangrati and Aigio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized at the Neurology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras "Panagia i Voitheia." She has worked in various institutions in Patras, as well as serving as an instructor in the Nursing - Traumatology department of the IEK Aigio. Additionally, she has worked as a Neurologist at the IATRO Medical Center and acts as a technical consultant in forensic expertise related to road traffic accidents with traumatic brain injuries, will disputes due to dementia, etc.

Drmpartzokas Eustathios is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki, in the center of Athens, where he has been practicing psychiatry and psychotherapy for the past 25 years. His professional career is based on the belief that every story requires space, time, and expression—elements essential for the understanding and treatment of psychological pain. Psychotherapy is a central focus of his work, as it combines psychiatric knowledge with the therapeutic relationship, approaching each individual with consistency, care, and respect.

Specialization/Therapeutic Approach:

He integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive, and Behavioral (CBT) psychotherapy, according to the needs of each patient.

The following conditions are addressed, among others:

– Anxiety, mood, and adjustment disorders

– Panic attacks and generalized anxiety

– Depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

– Social phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

– Traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

– Addictions and dependencies (alcohol, internet, etc.)

– Sleep, eating, and personality disorders

– Psychotic disorders and senile dementias

Giannouli Ermioni is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Additionally, she is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center, where she manages and treats a wide range of neurological cases with a special focus on cerebrovascular strokes, and she is also a collaborator at the Neurological Institute of Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in pathology at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, in psychiatry at the Piraeus Mental Health Center, and in neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." The neurological clinic covers all types of neurological cases (multiple sclerosis, headache, extrapyramidal diseases, epilepsy, dementia, peripheral nerve and muscle disorders), while offering the possibility of psychiatric evaluation by a collaborating psychiatrist, as well as neuropsychological evaluation and/or psychotherapy by a collaborating psychologist on-site. There is also the option to perform electromyography in the clinic. The doctor has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Headache Society since 2019. She holds a Master's degree in Neuroimmunology from the University of Barcelona (2022). Finally, she has participated as a speaker at conferences, takes part in advisory meetings related to headache and multiple sclerosis, and has authored articles on neurological topics.