Cardiologists for Αrrhythmias

Velissariou Georgios is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. He specialized in cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous professional development in his field. To date, he is a Scientific Collaborator of the HYGEIA group and a member of the Athens Medical Association. In 2024, after six months of training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, he obtained a license to perform stress echocardiography (stress echo).

Katrapas Panagiotis is a Specialist Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Neos Kosmos and Glyfada, while also providing his medical services in the broader Attica region. He is a medical graduate and completed his specialization at the General Hospital Asklipieio of Voula. For several years, he worked at the same hospital as a Cardiologist in the Heart Failure Clinic and the Hypertension Clinic, while concurrently serving as a co-investigator in the clinical studies department of the hospital’s cardiology clinic. He possesses experience and specializes in echocardiography, clinical cardiology, as well as pulmonary hypertension.

Elena Xairetaki - Premedicare is a Cardiologist and a member of the medical team at the Premedicare Polyclinic. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and provides her services as a Cardiologist while also serving as the Scientific Director of the BIOIATRIKI Group. She specialized in Cardiology at Evangelismos Hospital and has served as an Assistant Consultant at Pammakaristos Hospital. Combining her experience and recognized scientific expertise, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty.

Marinakos Athanasios is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. He possesses significant experience in Clinical Cardiology as well as specialized knowledge in Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Echocardiography. The clinic offers Electrocardiograms, Cardiac and Thoracic Aorta Triplex Ultrasound, 24-hour Blood Pressure Holter, 24-48 hour/7-day Rhythm Holter monitoring, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, and issues health certificates and attestations. For the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiological cases, he collaborates with the H.H.G group, reputable diagnostic centers, and public healthcare facilities. He holds a medical degree from the Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine in Budapest. He specialized in Cardiology at the General Regional Hospital of Tripoli and the Konstadopouleio New Ionia "Agia Olga" Hospital. At the Hemodynamic Laboratory of the latter, he received further training in Interventional Cardiology, and at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, he trained in Latest Ultrasound Techniques. He has worked as a Consultant Cardiologist B at the Cardiology Clinic and Hemodynamic Laboratory of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he gained experience managing cardiology patients with significant comorbidities (pathological, rheumatological, surgical, nephrological, and oncological cases). He has also worked as a Consultant Cardiologist in the interventional cardiology team at the private Metropolitan Hospital, acquiring extensive experience managing cardiology patients undergoing complex angioplasties and transcatheter valve replacement procedures. He is a certified Basic and Advanced Life Support Resuscitator, an area in which he has substantial authorship and educational work. He actively participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad.

Dr. Gkekopoulou Anastasia, MD, MSc, is an Interventional Cardiologist. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her specialty training in Cardiology at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany. She specializes in interventional cardiology as well as cardiac ultrasound (triplex, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo). She served as Attending Physician at Maria Hilf Hospital Bergheim, where she gained extensive experience in the full spectrum of emergency cardiology, ranging from acute myocardial infarction to heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and life-threatening arrhythmias. She holds an Executive Master of Science in the Economics of Cardiovascular Sciences from the London School of Economics. Since 2022, she has been a Treating Physician – Collaborator in the 3rd Cardiology Department of Hygeia Hospital.

Dr Ouzounidis Ioannis is a Cardiologist and maintains a private clinic in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Kyban State University. The doctor is a Scientific Associate of the General Clinic of Thessaloniki and the "Cyan Cross" Clinic of Thessaloniki, where he also serves as the Scientific Head of the Ultrasound Department. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, personalized to the needs of each patient.

Souxlaki Stella is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Cardiology. She has extensive experience in her field, working in her private practice in Ilion, as well as previously serving as a medical examiner at IKA Petroupoli and as a cardiologist at Doctors SOS. To obtain her specialty, she trained at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming," the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon," and the First Cardiac Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." To date, she actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad, aiming for excellent training and continuous updates on the latest developments in Cardiology.

I studied medicine at the University of Athens.

Internal medicine residency for two years at the GNA Aeroporias.

Cardiology specialty training in Athens at Am. Fleming Hospital and Hippocratio Hospital.

I provide holistic care to individuals who trust me for prevention and treatment, with a personalized approach and precision medicine for each individual, no longer a one-size-fits-all method.

I have been practicing clinical and preventive cardiology for over 30 years.

Responsible cardiologist for emergencies in a public first aid unit for over 10 years.

Experience in echocardiographic examinations for more than 30 years.

Voloudakis Konstantinos is a Specialist Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou" and underwent further training in the Intensive Care Unit of Peterborough District Hospital in Cambridge and at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Voloudakis served as an Attending Physician for 20 years at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and as Coordinating Director for 4 years in the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Chalkidiki. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Eukarpidis Euaggelos MD, MSc is a Specialist Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki since 2017. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research from the same university. He trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the General Hospital of Xanthi, completed his Cardiology specialty at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou," and was a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his private clinic, located in a modern, tasteful, and welcoming space in the center of Kalamaria, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

Gerontis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and sees patients at the Cardiology Rhythm Center in Marousi (within the IASO General Clinic) and at his private practice in Chalkida. He is the Director of the Third Cardiology Clinic and the Cardiology Rhythm Center at the IASO General Clinic. He also holds the position of Honorary Director of Cardiology - Electrophysiology at the Bristol Heart Institute, where he performs invasive procedures.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his studies, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed his specialty in Cardiology (CCT) with a specialization in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Wessex Deanery (with National Training Number - WES734 (Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dorset University Hospitals). After completing his specialization in Cardiology, he completed a Post-CCT Fellowship in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the internationally renowned Bristol Heart Institute, where he performed a large number of procedures and further specialized in the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter), as well as ventricular arrhythmias, including epicardial ablation. He specializes in the implantation of cardiac devices (pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers/defibrillators, and subcutaneous defibrillators). He has also been trained in the removal of cardiac devices. Dimitrios Gerontitis is an Accredited Specialist in the Interventional Treatment of Arrhythmias (Interventional Electrophysiology - ECES and Cardiac Devices - ECDS) by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). He has also been certified by the British Society of Echocardiography in Transthoracic Echocardiography and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP). In addition to his clinical activities, he has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has organized training sessions for cardiology residents and was responsible for organizing "EP traces" at Wessex Deanery. He has completed the post-graduate module "Teaching and Learning in Medical Education" at University College London. He has participated in clinical studies and has publications in prestigious international scientific journals in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology. In his clinics, with his comprehensive scientific training and extensive practical experience, he provides high-quality medical care to his patients.

Kourtinos Aleksandros is an Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist - Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Volos. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, specializing in lipid disorders. He completed his military service in the Medical Corps - 32nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade and served as a rural physician at the Primary Health Center of Lavkos-Milina-Promyri. He began his specialty in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Volos and continued in Cardiology at the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the University Hospital of Luxembourg. After completing his specialty, he undertook further training in Pediatric Cardiology at AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki and continued his specialization with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiology Society in advanced cardiovascular imaging in France, where he focused on the latest echocardiographic techniques (3D imaging, stress echo, exercise echo, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac CT angiography). He worked for several years as a consultant in specialized cardiac ultrasound at the University Hospital of Lille (CHU Lille) and subsequently as a private echocardiologist at the largest cardiology and cardiac surgery center in Northern France. He has extensive experience in complex valvular diseases, having participated as an echocardiographer in both transcatheter (MitraClip, TriClip, PFO, LAA, ASD, VSD closure) and surgical repairs of these conditions. He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology (EEGC) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), as well as European certification in transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TOE) cardiac ultrasound from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

Gkeka Marina is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She initially specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming" and subsequently in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio." She has served as a Cardiologist in the Infarction Unit of the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," as well as a consulting Cardiologist at the private hospital MITERA. Additionally, she has held the position of Registrar B' - Cardiologist at the General Hospital of Thira. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Specialist Cardiologist Koutras Dimitris maintains his private practice in Chalkida. He manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible care to meet each patient's needs. Services offered at his practice include: blood pressure Holter monitoring, Triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), arrhythmia management, and preoperative cardiological evaluation.

Military cardiologist Papanastasiou Xristos was admitted to the Military School of Officers Corps (S.S.A.S.) in 2006 and obtained his Medical Degree (MD) from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) in 2012, graduating with the grade "Very Good" (8.1).

In 2016, he completed his postgraduate studies in "Medical Research Methodology" at the Medical School of A.U.Th., achieving the grade "Excellent" (9.4). Subsequently, he specialized for two years in the Pathology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and for four years in the 1st University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital AHEPA.

In June 2025, he completed his doctoral thesis with the grade "Excellent with Distinction," on the topic: "The diagnostic and prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with heart failure."

He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology and the European Diploma in Echocardiography, following successful participation in pan-European examinations.

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Papanastasiou has collaborated in research with leading universities in Europe and the United States of America, publishing significant scientific articles in reputable international journals with a high impact factor, covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Simultaneously, he has served as a reviewer for prestigious international scientific journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, American Heart Journal, Heart (official journal of the British Cardiovascular Society), and International Journal of Cardiology.

Dr. Klempetsanis Konstantinos, MD, MSc, is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, and simultaneously serves as an Associate at the Diavalkaniko Center in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in "Thrombosis - Antithrombotic Therapy." In 2000, he moved to Belgium, where he trained in Clinical Electrophysiology - Arrhythmology at O.L.V. Aalst Hospital in Belgium. He has been an instructor for the Pathology course at the Secondary Technical Vocational Nursing School of Kilkis at the General Hospital of Kilkis and has also taught courses in Nursing and Pathology at the IEK of Neapoli and Evosmos, Thessaloniki. Finally, he consistently participates in all conferences, symposiums, workshops, and training seminars related to his specialization, frequently as a speaker, maintaining comprehensive training and high-level expertise in his field.