Health professionals for Sports injuries in Attica

Mr. Siopis Xristos is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Thessaloniki (28 Agias Sofias, 2nd Floor) and Veria (32 El. Venizelou, 3rd Floor). He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. Since 2021, he has been a Collaborating Surgeon at the A’ Orthopedic Clinic of the Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki and a direct collaborator of Dr. Stylianos Kapetanakis in the Spine & Deformities Department. Simultaneously, he serves as a Collaborating Physician at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and Psychiko. He specializes in knee and hip arthroplasties with customized implants, spinal surgery, knee and shoulder arthroscopies, as well as pediatric orthopedics. In his private practices, he provides a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient, always with respect to the patient himself.

Mitrogiannis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Adults and Pediatrics – Sports Medicine Physician, maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. Concurrently, he works as a Consultant in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic at IASO Children’s Hospital. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine and is a doctoral candidate at the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," the Korgialenio-Benakio Greek Red Cross Hospital, and the General Athens Hospital "Evangelismos," where, following the receipt of his Orthopedic Specialty certification, he remained for an additional two years as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon. During his residency, he received extensive training in managing injuries of all severities, sports-related injuries, and arthroplasties, actively participating in a large number of surgical procedures across the full spectrum of Orthopedics. He holds the Barca Innovation Hub Professional Diploma in Team Sports Injuries and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, confirming his advanced expertise in sports medicine. In 2023, he served as a physician for the AEK Football Club, and from September 2024 to the present, he has been the team physician for the Academies of Panathinaikos Football Club. He also has a robust scientific portfolio with publications and presentations at Greek and international medical conferences and journals.

Physiotherapy Rituals is a modern physiotherapy clinic located in Maniatika Piraeus, near the Metro station. It specializes in the rehabilitation of chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and postoperative recovery. With hands-on techniques, modern equipment, and personalized strengthening programs, targeted care and substantial relief are provided to every patient. A few words about the team:

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc, MSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Western Greece
• MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Musculoskeletal conditions & postoperative rehabilitation

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Thessaloniki
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Management of chronic pain & musculoskeletal disorders with trigger point therapy

Ο Χλωρός Γιώργος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι.Αποφοίτησε από το Κολλέγιο Αθηνών και σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Λιέγης στο Βέλγιο.Στη συνέχεια, απέκτησε ουσιαστική κλινική εμπειρία στην Ορθοπεδική Χειρουργική στο Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) στη Virginia και στο νοσοκομείο ΝΙΜΤΣ στην Αθήνα.Ακολούθως, μετεκπαιδεύτηκε σε κορυφαία πανεπιστημιακά κέντρα των ΗΠΑ (όπως το Allegheny General Hospital στην Pennsylvania) και της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (Leeds General Infirmary)—νοσοκομεία με ιδιαίτερα υψηλό όγκο προχωρημένων χειρουργείων—συμμετέχοντας ενεργά σε χειρουργεία υψηλών απαιτήσεων και αποκτώντας σε βάθος γνώση στη χειρουργική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος και ισχίου.Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής του, είχε την ευκαιρία να μαθητεύσει στο πλευρό καταξιωμένων χειρουργών διεθνούς φήμης στις ΗΠΑ και τη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, συμμετέχοντας σε πολυάριθμες απαιτητικές επεμβάσεις που του προσέφεραν τεχνογνωσία αιχμής. Έτσι, ανέπτυξε υψηλή τεχνική αρτιότητα σε δύσκολα περιστατικά και απέκτησε πολύτιμη εμπειρία σε αρθροσκοπικές τεχνικές, σε ελάχιστα επεμβατικές προσεγγίσεις (minimally invasive), καθώς και σε ταχύτατα πρωτόκολλα αποκατάστασης (fast-track).Η εντατική τριβή του με μεγάλο όγκο καινοτόμων επεμβάσεων τον οδήγησε να ειξιδικευθεί περαιτέρω σε καινοτόμες τεχνικές, όπως η ρομποτική ολική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος (Robotic TKA) και η εξατομικευμένη αρθροπλαστική γόνατος (patient-specific instrumentation), προσφέροντας έτσι μια υψηλού επιπέδου, σύγχρονη αντιμετώπιση ακόμη και των πιο απαιτητικών ορθοπεδικών περιστατικών.Ο Δρ. Χλωρός διαθέτει πλήρη άδεια ασκήσεως ιατρικού επαγγέλματος στις ΗΠΑ (Πολιτεία της Pennsylvania, αρ. MD465887) και στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία (General Medical Council, αρ. GMC6049891). Έχει πραγματοποιήσει εκατοντάδες επιτυχημένες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις σε ΗΠΑ, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και Ελλάδα, με κύρια έμφαση σε:

Αρθροπλαστικές γόνατος και ισχίου (συμπεριλαμβανομένων ρομποτικών & εξατομικευμένων τεχνικών)

Αρθροσκοπικές επεμβάσεις (ώμου, γόνατος)

Τεχνικές αναγεννητικής ιατρικής (Βιολογικές θεραπείες: PRP, βλαστοκύτταρα)

Πρωτόκολλα ταχείας ανάρρωσης (fast-track protocols)

Ακαδημαϊκό Έργο & Ερευνητική Πρωτοπορία

Ο Δρ. Χλωρός έχει να επιδείξει ένα ιδιαιτέρως πλούσιο ερευνητικό έργο, με πάνω από 85 πρωτότυπες δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή έγκυρα περιοδικά (Annals of Surgery, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Injury, Arthroscopy κ.ά.). Έχει συγγράψει κεφάλαια σε κορυφαία ξενόγλωσσα εγχειρίδια ορθοπεδικής χειρουργικής (συμπεριλαμβανομένου του Green’s Operative Hand Surgery) και έχει παρουσιάσει το έργο του σε πολλά μεγάλα διεθνή συνέδρια, λαμβάνοντας βραβεία και σημαντικές διακρίσεις από κορυφαίους επιστημονικούς οργανισμούς.

Γιατί να επιλέξετε τον Δρ. Χλωρό

1. Διεθνής Εμπειρία & Πολυετής Εκπαίδευση

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε κορυφαία πανεπιστημιακά και νοσοκομειακά ιδρύματα των ΗΠΑ και της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, αποκτώντας παγκόσμια νοοτροπία και ευρεία χειρουργική τεχνογνωσία. Η πολυετής του παρουσία σε απαιτητικά χειρουργικά περιβάλλοντα διασφαλίζει τεχνογνωσία αιχμής και εφαρμογή σύγχρονων διεθνών προτύπων για κάθε ασθενή.

2. Μεγάλος Όγκος Χειρουργείων

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει εκατοντάδες επιτυχημένες επεμβάσεις σε ΗΠΑ, Μεγάλη Βρετανία και Ελλάδα, αντιμετωπίζοντας και τα πιο απαιτητικά περιστατικά.

3. Ακαδημαϊκή Αριστεία & Ερευνητική Πρωτοπορία

Με πάνω από 85 επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε κορυφαία διεθνή περιοδικά και ενεργό ρόλο ως Κριτής (Consultant Reviewer), παραμένει στην αιχμή των εξελίξεων της ορθοπεδικής χειρουργικής. Η αφοσίωσή του στην επιστημονική έρευνα και τα καινοτόμα πρωτόκολλα εξασφαλίζει λύσεις που βασίζονται σε τεκμηριωμένες πρακτικές, αναβαθμίζοντας συνεχώς το επίπεδο των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών στον ασθενή.

4. Εξειδίκευση σε Απαιτητικές Επεμβάσεις

Διαθέτει υψηλή εξειδίκευση σε προχωρημένες τεχνικές, όπως ρομποτική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος (Robotic TKA) και εξατομικευμένη αρθροπλαστική (patient-specific instrumentation), αλλά και σε αρθροσκοπικές επεμβάσεις γόνατος. Παράλληλα, εφαρμόζει αναγεννητικές θεραπείες (PRP, βλαστοκύτταρα) για μια ολοκληρωμένη και καινοτόμα αντιμετώπιση ακόμη και των πιο σύνθετων ορθοπεδικών περιστατικών.

5. Ανθρώπινη Προσέγγιση & Εμπιστοσύνη

Για τον κ. Χλωρό, ο ασθενής βρίσκεται πάντα στο επίκεντρο. Από την πρώτη συνάντηση έως την ολοκλήρωση της θεραπείας, παρέχει εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα με σεβασμό και ειλικρινή ενημέρωση. Στόχος του είναι να χτίσει σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και να διασφαλίσει μια ομαλή, θετική εμπειρία για κάθε ασθενή, δίνοντας έμφαση τόσο στην κλινική επιτυχία όσο και στη συνολική άνεσή του.

Kyrxanidis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. He graduated in Medicine from the First Moscow State Medical University - Sechenov, Russia. During his specialty training, he demonstrated a strong inclination towards surgery, participating in numerous operations and earning recognition for his proficiency in trauma management. He has worked in demanding public hospitals such as Piraeus General Hospital Tzaneio and Samos General Hospital, acquiring significant experience in orthopedic surgery.

Authinos Konstantinos My Physio, PT, MSc, is a Physiotherapist with a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Semmelweis University in Budapest and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. His studies were completed in the English-language departments of these universities, making him highly proficient in English. He has worked as an assistant physiotherapist at HYGEIA Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled in Ilion. From January 2012 until 2018, he was an Associate Physiotherapist at the Model Center for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation of Mr. Georgios Il. Goudevenos. He has participated in the development of a study entitled "Chronic Low Back Pain: The Role of Rehabilitation," which was presented at a conference of the Medical School of the University of Crete in 2012. Finally, the clinic is certified for EMS shockwave therapy - SWISS DOLORCLAST Method, as well as being a certified center for dynamic K LASER therapy.

Physio Clinic Konstantakis - Ksenofon Konstantakis operates a private physiotherapy clinic - Physio Clinic Konstantakis in Athens. Concurrently, he is the Physiotherapist for the Panathinaikos basketball team. He is a graduate of the Athens University of Applied Sciences and specializes in musculoskeletal disorders and advanced manual therapy, holding a Master's degree (MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy) from the University of Birmingham, UK. He has worked in clinics in Helsinki, Finland, and in six hospitals within the British National Health Service (NHS). He has served as a sports physiotherapist for Panathinaikos, AEK, national teams, and the Olympic Youth team. He is a member of the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists specializing in musculoskeletal disorders (MACP) and the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PSF). Within the scope of research, he participates as a speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Additionally, he is a Clinical Instructor for Manual Therapy seminars (OMT-Greece). He holds a degree in biomedical acupuncture and specializes in temporomandibular joint disorders. At Physio Clinic Konstantakis, the most modern, scientifically validated therapeutic methods and specialized techniques are applied for your immediate pain relief. The clinic is trusted for rehabilitation by both professional athletes and recreational exercisers. Drawing on extensive experience in Greece and abroad and with major sports clubs, the goal is to provide high-quality healthcare services based on detailed patient history, clinical examination, treatment, and prompt reintegration into your activities.

Dr. Sarantis Mixalis, MD, MSc, PhDc, is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Psychiko. He also serves as a Consultant in the Orthopedic Clinic and Sports Injuries Unit at Metropolitan Hospital. He has extensive experience, having specialized at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of G.N.A. KAT, while at the same hospital he further specialized in the Hand-Upper Limb-Microsurgery Clinic, the Sports Injuries Department, and the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic. In 2018, he successfully completed advanced training in pediatric orthopedic trauma and pediatric skeletal disorders at the Orthopedic Hospital Speising (Vienna, Austria). Since 2019, he holds a Master’s degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2020, he was appointed a doctoral candidate by the Medical School of Athens, and since then has been conducting his doctoral research at the 2nd Orthopedic University Clinic of the University of Athens (Konstantopouleion Hospital - Agia Olga). He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), the European Society for Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HSOST), and the Medical Association of Athens. Furthermore, he has a substantial academic portfolio, being the author of numerous publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals (PUBMED) and actively participating in presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Georgios Xristodoulakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at the private clinic "Piraikos Therapeutirio." He sees his patients in Votanikos, Piraeus, and Kypseli. He graduated with honors from the Medical School and holds an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. He is a Scientific Associate at the private clinic Iatriko Psychikou and the private hospital "Mitera." Additionally, he has worked at major hospitals in Athens, including Asklipieio Voula, the Military Fund Nursing Institution, the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou," the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and the Plastic Surgery Clinic of the 6th IKA Therapeutic Center "G. Gennimatas." He has over 70 presentations at accredited international and Greek conferences and more than 100 conference participations, ensuring that he remains informed about all current advancements in modern Orthopedics. Finally, Dr. Xristodoulakis is a member of the Athens Medical Association 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.

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alkiviadis Kallivokas, BSc, MD, PhD, specializes in modern arthroscopic and arthroplasty surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder, utilizing minimally invasive techniques (AMIS and MIS) and robot-assisted surgery, with the aim of rapid recovery, reduction of postoperative pain, and immediate return of patients to their daily activities. He holds degrees in Medicine and Biology from the University of Athens and a PhD in Orthopedics from the University of Patras, with significant scientific activity and publications in international scientific journals. He has been trained and worked at leading hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom and has served as Director of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Homerton University Hospital in London. He possesses extensive experience in the management of diseases and injuries of major joints, including arthroscopies of the hip, knee, and shoulder, arthroplasty procedures, sports injuries, and orthopedic trauma. He collaborates with the Athens Medical Center (Neo Psychiko) and the Evgenidio Hospital, providing personalized therapeutic solutions focused on the needs of each patient. His medical approach is based on accurate diagnosis, comprehensive patient education, and the establishment of a trust-based relationship with the patient.

Parasxou Aggeliki is a Physiotherapist who operates a private center in Korydallos. She holds a degree from the Physiotherapy Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, with a specialization in acupuncture from the Hellenic Scientific Society of Algology at the University of West Attica, and training in Mulligan methods (Manual Therapy technique), PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation method), and Taping. Previously, she worked as a physiotherapist in a private physiotherapy clinic, and currently, she serves as the scientific lead physiotherapist at the "Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation" center. Notably, she has attended numerous seminars focused on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular issues as part of her ongoing professional development. Furthermore, she manages cases encompassing the full spectrum of physiotherapy, with particular specialization in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports injuries, and physiotherapeutic assessment and rehabilitation.

Karapatakis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while also serving as Deputy Director at Metropolitan General. He completed his studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a BLS (Basic Life Support) diploma. Additionally, he specialized in the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, the Microsurgery and Upper Limb Surgery Clinic, and the Sports Injuries Clinic at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT," and has received training in fracture management from the AO Foundation. Currently, aside from his private practice, he is the Deputy Director of the IB' Orthopedic Clinic and Shoulder and Sports Injuries Department at Metropolitan General and a Collaborator at the Athens Clinic "Mediclinic." Furthermore, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Panhellenic Medical Association, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, while also attending seminars focused on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery and participating in conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Dimitrakis Nikolaos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon and serves as an Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada within MEDIONE. He specialized in the Orthopedic Clinic - Sports Injuries Department at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, as well as at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." As part of his specialty training, he was trained in the Hand - Upper Limb - Microsurgery Department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has completed postgraduate studies in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on ''Congenital and Neuromuscular Scoliosis.'' He has also undergone further training in preventive screening for spinal deformities in students at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." In his practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics, with specialization in traumatology, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. Furthermore, the doctor has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and internationally and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. Holder of the Diploma of the

Hellenic Spine Society 

PhysioSoul is a modern physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates center located in Glyfada. It is a fully equipped facility with wheelchair access, set in a comfortable and friendly environment. Physiosoul - Semprou Nansy is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she received advanced training in Manual Therapy. She provides all the necessary education in highly specialized rehabilitation therapies for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Each patient is unique, and therefore the program is personalized to the individual patient's needs. The center also offers services including Personal Training, Functional Training, Medical Training, and Pilates.