Doctors with experience in Arthroscopy in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Ntisios Ilias is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining private practices in Kalyvia Attica and Psychiko (Medical Psychiko). During his postgraduate training, he worked at the Instituto Clinico Humanitas in Milan, Italy, alongside the world-renowned shoulder surgeon, Alex Castagna. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of sports injuries, with a particular focus and interest in the surgical management of shoulder and knee disorders. For nine years, he served as an Attending Physician - Associate in the sports medicine department at the Athens Medical Center and concurrently was responsible for the medical departments of basketball (A1 league) and football (first division) teams until 2011. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Sports Injuries and has served as the society’s secretary for two years, as well as being responsible for organizing and scientific programming of the 4th arthroscopic society congress with international participation in 2011. Finally, for two years, he was an elected member of the board of directors of the Arthroscopic Surgery Society of Greece.

Dr. Pantos Panagiotis, MD, MSc, PhD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Marousi, Haidari, and Glyfada. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution. He also has a master's degree in Public Health from the National School of Public Health. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received training in the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Clinic at the General Hospital KAT. After completing his specialization, he practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon in Germany, serving as Oberarzt für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie in the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Center for Shoulder Surgery, Asklepios Klinik Seligenstadt. From 2016 to 2020, he worked as Leitender Oberarzt in the Clinic for Shoulder Surgery at Klinik Maingau vom Roten Kreuz, Frankfurt am Main. He is also Head of the Upper Limb Surgery and Sports Injuries Department at Osteon Orthopedic and Spine Clinic. Additionally, he is the Director of the Orthopedic Clinic - Upper Limb Department at the Athens Medical Center. In his private practices, he is capable of treating the full spectrum of shoulder conditions using either arthroscopic or open surgical techniques.

Mprilakis Emmanouil is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains two private practices, in Palaio Faliro and Psychiko. He holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses the "Advanced Trauma Life Support" and “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound” certifications from the American College of Surgeons and the Burwin Institute of Canada, respectively. He specializes in large joint arthroplasty (hip, knee, shoulder), knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and sports injuries. His expertise in the surgery of these joints is attributed to his advanced training in innovative surgical techniques. Additionally, he has served as the Orthopedic Surgeon for the Olympiacos Piraeus women's basketball team (for 2 years) and for "Panionios GS" (for 7 years), and has collaborated with numerous high-level teams and athletes. He is the Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital and the Athens Center for Arthroscopy and Shoulder Surgery. He serves as the Secretary of the Sports Injuries Department of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and is a member of committees of both the European (ESSKA) and the International (ISAKOS) Societies of Sports Injuries. Finally, he is an active member of 14 Greek and international scientific societies, has published numerous scientific articles and presentations in Greek and international journals, and has delivered lectures at Greek and international sports medicine conferences.

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Andreopoulos Asimakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist who has maintained his private practice since 2008 in Ilion, Attica. He has been a Consultant at the First Orthopedic Clinic of Metropolitan General since 2008 and is affiliated with the Athens Medical Center at the Peristeri Clinic. He specializes in hip and knee arthroplasties, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, and traumatology. Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, including the Attikon General Hospital KAT and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," managing conditions such as sports injuries, sciatica, fractures, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteosynthesis, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. Additionally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Misitzis Adamantios MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received advanced training in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery at the Universities of Louisville and Michigan in the United States. He trained at the University Orthopedic Clinic of Athens at the Attikon General Hospital KAT. Additionally, he has extensive experience in orthopedic traumatology and microsurgical reconstruction, peripheral nerve compression syndromes, and peripheral nerve injuries. Throughout his career, he has served as President and founding member of numerous societies and medical centers, including the Hellenic Society of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and the Department of Upper Extremity Surgery & Microsurgery at the Medical Center of Athens. Finally, he is a member of both Greek and international medical associations, such as the Hellenic Society of Upper Extremity Surgery, the Hellenic and International Societies of Reconstructive Microsurgery, among others.

Roussis Ksenofon MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Bologna in Italy and completed his doctoral thesis in Sports Medicine. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and at the 1st IKA Therapeutic Center (Papadimitriou). Additionally, his expertise in both conservative and surgical treatment of sports injuries, particularly those concerning the knee, along with extensive professional experience in recognized hospitals and sports clubs, enables him to manage a wide range of cases. Specifically, he possesses valuable professional experience as a Sports Medicine Physician for numerous football teams and as a Lecturer at football coaching schools, teaching Sports Medicine, Anatomy, and Dietetics. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that he served as an official physician at the Athens and South Korea Olympic Games, as well as the Pre-Olympic Games in Australia. Finally, Dr. Roussis is the President of the Sports Medicine Association of Sports Physicians, a member of the Hellenic Sports Medicine Society, and the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations, actively participating in conferences held both in Greece and abroad.

Deligeorgis Anastasios MD, MSc, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, is Associate Director of the 3 rd Department of Orthopaedics, HYGEIA Private Hospital (Athens) and Scientific - Clinical Associate to the Centre of Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery (Athens). He treats the entire spectrum of orthopaedic diseases and sports injuries and holds a MSc in Sports Medicine (International Olympic Committee’s Diploma in Sports Medicine). Primary areas of specialization: advanced arthroscopy; minimally invasive techniques-MIS combined with fast- track protocols; robot-assisted arthroplasty using the MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology or navigators or digital systems; and biological therapies (platelet-rich plasma-PRP, stem cells). He received postgraduate training and worked in leading medical centres, both in Greece and abroad and next to pioneers in the field. Dr. Deligeorgis runs two offices—one in Ampelokipoi and one in Maroussi. Also, he is a highly educated native speaker of English.

Dr. Kakkos Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice located in Neo Iraklio. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Patras and specializes in arthroplasty. The doctor has extensive experience in osteoporosis, total hip and knee arthroplasty, and microsurgery of the hand. He specialized at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and obtained his General Surgery qualification at the Thia Pronoia Hospital "The Pammakaristos." He serves as a Senior Consultant in the Orthopedic Clinic of the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center and is the lead physician of the Orthopedic Department at the Municipal Clinics of Iraklio, Attica. Additionally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Anoua Nikolaos is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist with a private practice in Vrilissia. He has extensive clinical and surgical experience with adults as well as a particular focus on Pediatric Orthopedics. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and obtained his specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in 2019. He has served at leading hospitals in the country, such as the General Hospital of Athens "KAT", Metropolitan Hospital, IASO Children’s Hospital, Athens Medical Center, and OSTEON Orthopedic & Spine Clinic, covering a wide range of cases in both children and adults. His expertise also includes additional experience in Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". He is a member of important scientific associations, including the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council (UK), the Hellenic Society of Surgery and Orthopedic Traumatology (EEXOT), and the Hellenic Society of Out-of-Hospital Emergency Medicine (EEEE). His goal is to provide personalized and scientifically substantiated care, emphasizing patient safety, functionality, and improvement of quality of life.

Dr. Georgios Tsakotos MD, MSc, PhD Orthopedic Surgeon - Assistant Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Georgios Tsakotos was born in Tripoli, Arcadia. After completing secondary education in Tripoli, he was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. From 2006 to 2012, he trained as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of "KAT" Hospital. He has received further training abroad in sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgery. He has participated, presenting papers and lectures, in numerous medical scientific conferences in Greece and abroad. He has authored and published over 100 research scientific articles in peer-reviewed international medical journals. He holds a distinction as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Medical School of Athens, a Master's degree (MSc) in metabolic bone diseases – osteoporosis from the Medical School of Athens, is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation (EL.I.OS.), the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (E.E.CH.O.T.), the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society, the Hellenic Society of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, is a Full Member of the European Hip Society, a Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA), Member of European Knee Associates (EKA), and an Associate Member of ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine). He serves as Assistant Director and Orthopedic Surgeon at the "METROPOLITAN" Hospital, in the Sports Injuries and Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery department. He is Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Dr Spiliotopoulos Georgios is a graduate of Medical School and a PhD candidate in Orthopedics at the University of Patras. He specialized at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and further specialized in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and modern minimally invasive surgical corrective techniques (MIS). Since 2018, he has been a Forensic Orthopedic Expert (technical consultant) for major insurance companies. He maintains a clinic in Neo Psychiko and is the head of the surgical team OrthoSoma (Ortho-Body).

Markopoulos Xristos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens, with a private practice in Marousi. Concurrently, he serves as a Consultant in the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Department at YGEIA Hospital and has been a member of the medical team for the Panathinaikos BC basketball team. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Eastern Piedmont in Northern Italy and subsequently specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the 1st University Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens at "Attiko" Hospital. During his specialization, he focused particularly on the Pediatrics and Microsurgery departments at KAT Hospital. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Society and the Hellenic Pain Society. Finally, he has contributed to scientific papers and textbooks that have been presented at conferences and published in journals.

Kakavas Pindaros is an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center, Chief Physician of the AEK F.C. Football Academy, and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a Diploma in Sports Injuries from the International Olympic Committee based in Lausanne. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Evangelismos." Concurrently, he specialized in Upper Limb Microsurgery and Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT." He has served as a consultant at the 2nd Sports Injuries Clinic of Euroclinic Athens, Team Doctor for AEK FC (A' Team), Football Academy Doctor for Panathinaikos F.C., and as a member of the medical staff for AEK BC and Panellinios BC. Throughout his career, he has accumulated surgical experience in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, total knee and hip arthroplasties, and orthopedic trauma.

Kyrou Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of the private hospital Iaso in Marousi, while maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. He has previously served as a specialist and resident physician in some of the most prominent public hospitals in the country, including the General Hospital of Attica “Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming,” the University General Hospital "Attikon," the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia (G.O.N.K.), and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou," covering a wide range of pathology and surgical cases. A graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras, he has actively participated in national and international conferences and possesses experience in a variety of interventional techniques and musculoskeletal system disorders. He has also received additional training through seminars in areas such as upper limb surgery, reconstructive surgery, sports injuries, and traumatology. His clinical and scientific focus is on the optimal, evidence-based, and individualized management of orthopedic conditions, emphasizing functional rehabilitation and the minimization of postoperative complications.

Dr. Manthas Spyros is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Senior Consultant at TYPET - General Clinic "Ygeias Melathron" - and maintains private practices in Kifisia and Galatsi. He specializes in the lower extremity, foot, and ankle disorders. He has extensive experience in trauma, upper extremity microsurgery, and sports injuries. His postgraduate studies focused on bone metabolism and osteoporosis.

Ο Δρ. Γιαννακόπουλος Ιωάννης MD, PhD, MSc, είναι Ορθοπεδικός Χειρουργός - Αθλητίατρος, Διδάκτωρ Πανεπιστημίου Κολωνίας με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι. Παράλληλα διατελεί Διευθυντής της Ορθοπεδικής Κλινικής Χειρουργικής Κάτω Ακρων και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών στο Μαρούσι. Μετά από 15 χρόνια καριέρας στη Γερμανία, απέκτησε μεγάλη χειρουργική εμπειρία, υπηρετώντας ως Διευθυντής τμήματος Χειρουργικής Ποδοκνημικής και Ακρου Ποδός, αν. Διευθυντής Ορθοπεδικής Κλινικής και Συντονιστής Πιστοποιημένου Κέντρου Αρθροπλαστικής Ισχίου & Γόνατος πραγματοποιώντας εξαιρετικά μεγαλο αριθμό χειρουργείων (πιστοποιημένο logbook χειρουργείων). Είναι πιστοποιημένος ως Expert από την Γερμανική Εταιρεία Χειρουργικής Ποδοκνημικής και Ακρου Ποδός (Expert Certification / German Foot and Ankle Society – GFFC). Ειδικεύεται σε όλο το φάσμα της Χειρουργικής Ποδοκνημικής και Ακρου Ποδός με μεγάλη χειρουργική εμπειρία και όγκο περιστατικών. Έχει ειδικό χειρουργικό ενδιαφέρον στις Αρθροσκοπικές & Διαδερμικές Οστεοτομίες του ποδιού (MIS Foot&Ankle Surgery) όπως επίσης στη διαδερμική τεχνική θεραπείας του βλαισού μεγάλου δαχτύλου. Από το 2016 είναι πιστοποιημένος Χειρουργός (certified Senior Hip&Knee Arthroplasty Surgeon) σε Γερμανικά Κέντρα Αρθροπλαστικών, πραγματοποιώντας πάνω από 1200 Αρθροπλαστικές Ισχίου και Γόνατος. Είναι πιστοποιημένος χειρουργός Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής Γόνατος εφαρμόζοντας εξατομικευμένες τεχνικές ευθυγράμισσης (Functional Alignment, Kinematic Alignment). Ο Δρ. Ιωάννης Γιαννακόπουλος είναι επίσης πιστοποιημένος από την Γερμανική Εταιρεία Χειρουργικής Γόνατος (certified Knee Surgeon / German Knee Society – DKG). Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Πατρών και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου της Κολωνίας με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον της Διατριβής του στην αρθροπλαστική του γόνατος. Είναι επίσης κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών του Ανοιχτού Πανεπιστημίου της Κύπρου στον τομέα της Διοίκησης Μονάδων Υγείας. Επιπροσθέτως, είναι κάτοχος του Τίτλου Ειδικότητας της Αθλητιατρικής (Sports Medicine Specialty) από την Γερμανική Ιατρική Εταιρεία. Επίσης, ο Δρ. Ιωάννης Γιαννακόπουλος υπήρξε εκπαιδευτής πολλών νέων συναδέλφων στη Γερμανία και προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε πολλά επιστημονικά συνέδρια στην Ευρώπη και την Ελλάδα. Παράλληλα είχε τον ρόλο εκπαιδευτή για την εταιρεία Microport Orthopedics, στην πρωτοποριακή ελάχιστα επεμβατική τεχνική αρθροπλαστικής ισχίου (PATH® HIP Arthroplasty) και στην ρομποτική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος. Τέλος, ο Δρ. Ιωάννης Γιαννακόπουλος επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα εφαρμόζει την ίδια ακριβώς αξιόπιστη γερμανική νοοτροπία και τεχνογνωσία στον τόπο του, παρέχοντας στους ασθενείς του τις πιο σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές τεχνικές.