Health professionals for Sports injuries near Melissia

Dr. Kyrilis Xristos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine Surgeon specializing in spinal surgery, as well as endoscopic spinal surgery, and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and, after completing his studies and fulfilling his military obligations, he began the general part of his specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Agrinio. Since 2014, he worked as an Orthopedics and Traumatology resident at the Attica General Hospital KAT, in the 1st Orthopedic Clinic, until September 2019. During this period, he participated in numerous surgical procedures and contributed to the operation of all departments of the Clinic. Additionally, he was seconded to the Scoliosis and Spine Department of the General Hospital KAT, where he participated in the diagnosis and management of complex cases, covering the entire spectrum of spinal pathology. During his specialty training, he attended numerous educational conferences and seminars, enhancing his knowledge and experience. Continuing his education, he completed his postgraduate studies program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injuries." Today, he works as a Scientific Associate at YGEIA Hospital and as a Consultant in the Spine, Scoliosis, and Oncology Department of Metropolitan General Hospital. With his experience and expertise, he is committed to providing high-quality medical care, focusing on pain relief and the restoration of mobility for his patients.

Avramidis Grigorios P. is an Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine Specialist and Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at HYGEIA. He maintains private practices in Chalkida and Marousi, Attica, and also conducts examinations and performs surgical procedures in Cyprus. He was born and raised in Chalkida and originates from Nafplio. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's Degree in "Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specializes in Arthroscopy, Robotic Arthroplasty, Hand Surgery, as well as Sports Injuries. He is officially certified in Robotic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. He has received multiple scholarships and actively participates in scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as in the authorship of scientific papers.

Apostolatos Apostolos is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated from the School of Medicine and Surgery at Universita Degli Studi Di Catanzaro Magna Grecia. He has been trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Plastic Surgery Techniques for General Surgeons. He completed his internship in the Emergency, Pathology, and General Surgery departments at Sismanogleio Hospital, Alexandra Gynecological Hospital, and Penteli Children's Pediatric Hospital. Subsequently, he worked as a First Aid Physician-Trainee in nuclear-biochemical warfare at the Army Medical Corps in Athens. As a Rural Doctor, he served at the Rural Clinic of Polynerio and the Health Center of Deskati. He completed his specialty training at Grevena General Hospital as a Trainee in Cardiology, Pathology, and General Surgery, at the 1st IKA Hospital as a Trainee in General Surgery, and also at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of KAT Hospital. Additionally, he was the Physician for the football and basketball teams of Apollon Smyrnis. From 2014 to the present, he has worked at the Municipal Clinics of Kifisia and Lykovrysi. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences. He is fluent in English and Italian.

Markopoulos Xristos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist 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 was also a member of the medical team of the Panathinaikos Basketball Club. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Eastern Piedmont in Northern Italy and subsequently specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the First 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. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Society and the Hellenic Pain Society. Finally, he has contributed to the authorship of scientific papers and textbooks which have been presented at conferences and published in medical journals.

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.

Physioaskisis -Afoi Tsiampa is a physiotherapy center located in Chalandri, led by Thanos Tsiampas, who completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. At the physiotherapy center, each patient can receive information on the appropriate rehabilitation and treatment methods for their condition. The center provides specialized services in sports injuries, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as services for meniscus rehabilitation, mobility restoration due to lymphatic dysfunction, and exercises and techniques to assist patients with chronic respiratory conditions using standard physiotherapy equipment, shockwave therapy, and TEKAR devices. Additionally, it has extensive experience in traumatic brain injuries, as well as orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders.

Ailamakis Nikolaos is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Chalandri and holds a position as a consultant at the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and is specialized in Arthroplasty, fracture management, upper and lower limb surgery, Sports Injuries, Shoulder – Hip – Knee pathologies, and Pediatric Orthopedics. He covers the entire spectrum of Orthopedics and Traumatology using the most modern treatment methods, either surgical and/or conservative depending on indications. Additionally, he offers a range of services, including osteoporosis screening, fracture management and follow-up, treatment of spinal and limb disorders, wound suturing and repair, and cast application. Moreover, thanks to his extensive experience, he provides high-level services in total hip and knee arthroplasty using minimally invasive techniques — resulting in shorter hospitalization time, minimal and controlled postoperative pain, and rapid recovery. Finally, he offers medical treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions using specialized biological agents without contraindications or side effects, such as hyaluronic acid and injections of concentrated platelets – growth factors.

In the Orthopedic Department of Bioclab, which is staffed by highly qualified scientific personnel. The aim of Bioclab is to provide the best possible solutions to patients from diagnosis through to the completion of treatment.

Elite Physio Rehabilitation Center is located in Chalandri. It is a fully equipped facility for the rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The scientific director of Elite Physio is the Physiotherapist Milidonis Dimitris, a graduate of A.T.E.I. Athens and a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (P.S.F). The team is complemented by Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor Evangelinou Valia, also a graduate of A.T.E.I. Athens, and Physiotherapist and OMT - Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Kangiouzis Vasilis. The specialized physiotherapists at Elite Physio are fully qualified in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. The center applies specialized assessment and the most up-to-date scientific data, providing a high-level, individualized therapeutic approach.

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.

Venetanis Panagiotis is a Physiotherapist who operates a private physiotherapy clinic in Marousi. He graduated from the Department of Physiotherapy of the School of Health Professions and Welfare (SEYP) at the Higher Educational Institution of Athens in 1997. He completed his practical training at the National Rehabilitation Center (EKA). In 1999, he established a Physiotherapy Center in Mouzaki Karditsa, where he remained for 5 years. Subsequently, in 2004, he relocated the Physiotherapy Center to Athens, specifically at 1 Navarinou Street, on the borders of Marousi - Pefki, where he continues to work to this day. He has over 25 years of experience in the rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports injuries, the treatment of neck and lumbar conditions, sciatica, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, epicondylitis, arthroplasties, fractures, neurological cases, etc., with very good responses in managing symptoms and the progression of these conditions.

PHYSIOSTEPS - Karydis Nikolaos is a modern physiotherapy center located in Nea Kifisia, founded and scientifically directed by Physiotherapist Nikolaos Karydis. His involvement in sports as a member of the National Equestrian Team highlighted both the necessity of injury prevention and the comprehensive rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. After completing his studies at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Athens, he continued his education at the Physiotherapy Department of Charles University in the Czech Republic, where he graduated with honors. The scientific expertise combined with an individualized approach create the foundation for the comprehensive management of a wide range of conditions such as cervical syndrome, low back pain, sciatica, discopathy, shoulder tendinitis, epicondylitis, sports injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. A thorough clinical evaluation prior to therapy initiation and re-evaluation during treatment aim to identify the underlying cause, while selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach facilitates faster pain relief, restoration of functionality, and return to sports or daily activities.

Ο Παπαδόπουλος Παναγιώτης MD, MSc είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός, Υποδιευθυντής της Γ΄ Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής ΥΓΕΙΑ. Έχει εξειδίκευση στην Αρθροσκοπική και Ανοικτή Χειρουργική Ώμου και Γόνατος, στις Αθλητικές Κακώσεις, την Επανορθωτική Χειρουργική και στις σύγχρονες συνδυαστικές Βιολογικές θεραπείες. Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερο κλινικό και ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στην αντιμετώπιση των παθήσεων του ώμου με σύγχρονες τεχνικές ελάχιστης επεμβατικότητας, προηγμένες αρθροσκοπικές μεθόδους και καινοτόμα βιολογικά πρωτόκολλα, με στόχο τη γρήγορη λειτουργική αποκατάσταση και τη μακροχρόνια σταθερότητα του ώμου. Το 2018 μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη Λυών της Γαλλίας σε ένα από τα κορυφαία κέντρα χειρουργικής ώμου παγκοσμίως, το Centre Orthopédique Santy – FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, όπου ολοκλήρωσε το Shoulder Clinical Fellowship. Κατά τη διάρκεια της μετεκπαίδευσής του εργάστηκε επίσης στο Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, αποκτώντας πρακτική εμπειρία σε εξειδικευμένες επεμβάσεις ώμου, σύνθετες βλάβες τενοντίου πετάλου, αστάθειες, αντιμετώπιση καταγμάτων και επανορθωτικές τεχνικές αρθροπλαστικής υψηλής δυσκολίας, υπό την καθοδήγηση διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένων χειρουργών. Έχει παρουσιάσει επιστημονικές εργασίες, τεχνικές και κλινικά δεδομένα σε πολυάριθμα συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, συμβάλλοντας στη διάδοση της σύγχρονης αρθροσκοπικής χειρουργικής και της ελάχιστα επεμβατικής προσέγγισης στις αθλητικές κακώσεις και στις παθήσεις του ώμου. Επίσης έχει υπάρξει εκπαιδευτής νεότερων Ιατρών στις πιο σύγχρονες χειρουργικές τεχνικές αντιμετώπισης του συνόλου της παθολογίας του ώμου. Από το 2025 κατέχει τη θέση του Υποδιευθυντή της Γ’ Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου ΥΓΕΙΑ, συμμετέχοντας ενεργά στη λειτουργία της Κλινικής, στην ανάπτυξη θεραπευτικών πρωτοκόλλων και στη διαχείριση σύνθετων περιστατικών. Παράλληλα, αποτελεί μέλος της επιστημονικής ομάδας του Athens Shoulder Institute, συμμετέχοντας: στο Τμήμα Εκπαίδευσης (Education and Training) για την ανάπτυξη και διδασκαλία σύγχρονων τεχνικών χειρουργικής ώμου, στο Τμήμα Οργάνωσης και Κλινικού Έργου, συμβάλλοντας στον συντονισμό, στην παροχή υψηλού επιπέδου κλινικών υπηρεσιών και στην ενιαία στρατηγική του Κέντρου, στο Τμήμα Προβολής και Ενημέρωσης, με στόχο την επιστημονική εξωστρέφεια, τη δημιουργία εκπαιδευτικού υλικού και την αναβάθμιση της παρουσίας του Κέντρου στην ιατρική κοινότητα. Διατηρεί ιατρείο Ελάχιστα Επεμβατικής Χειρουργικής στη Γλυφάδα και το Μαρούσι όπου αντιμετωπίζει εξειδικευμένα παθήσεις ώμου και γόνατος, αθλητικές κακώσεις και σύνθετα ορθοπαιδικά περιστατικά, εφαρμόζοντας εξατομικευμένες, τεκμηριωμένες και βιολογικά ενισχυμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις.

Ο Μαλαχιάς Μιχαήλ-Αλέξανδρος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός-Αθλητίατρος και Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής στην Ιατρική Σχολή EUC Φρανκφούρτης (Γερμανία). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ο ιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην αρθροσκοπική και επανορθωτική (αρθροπλαστικές) χειρουργική του ώμου, του γόνατος και του ισχίου. Επιπλέον, θεωρείται expert στις νέες βιολογικές θεραπείες (PRP) με καθοδήγηση υπερήχου (πρώτο Διδακτορικό στην Ελλάδα πάνω στο εν λόγω πεδίο), αλλά και στη θεραπεία των αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου έχει λάβει την εθνική κλινική υποτροφία «Γεώργιος Νούλης», της Ελληνικής Αρθροσκοπικής Εταιρείας (αντιμετώπιση ρήξης μηνίσκου, ρήξης χιαστού, χόνδρινων βλαβών, αρθροσκόπηση ισχίου σε νέους, αρθροσκόπηση ώμου για ρήξη τενόντων στροφικού πετάλου, εξάρθρημα, κτλ.). Η μετεκπαίδευσή του (complex joint reconstruction fellowship) στο πεδίο της ελάχιστα επεμβατικής ρομποτικής αρθροπλαστικής γόνατος & ισχίου έχει πραγματοποιηθεί στο Hospital for Special Surgery (Νέα Υόρκη), το οποίο αξιολογείται, επί 12 συναπτά έτη, ως το κορυφαίο (Νο1) ορθοπαιδικό νοσοκομείο των ΗΠΑ. Πέραν τούτου, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί, επί σειρά ετών (clinical fellowships), στον τομέα της αρθροσκοπικής χειρουργικής και της αντιμετώπισης αθλητικών κακώσεων, σε διεθνή ακαδημαϊκά κέντρα του υψηλότερου επιπέδου (ESSKA teaching centers), όπως η Clinica Ars Medica (Λουγκάνο, Ελβετία), και η ATOS Klinik (Χαϊδελβέργη, Γερμανία). Ο Επ. Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής, κος Μαλαχιάς, είναι αναγνωρισμένος σε διεθνή συνέδρια για την ακαδημαϊκή κλινική έρευνά του και έχει συμμετάσχει σε άνω των 110 επιστημονικών ερευνών, δημοσιευμένων σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά (του Pubmed). Μετά από πολυετή χειρουργική εξειδίκευση στο εξωτερικό, επιστρέφει στη γενέτειρά του, την Αθήνα, για να ασκήσει την ορθοπαιδική επιστήμη, ως Διευθυντής της Γ’ Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής στο Therapis General Hospital, με βάση τα πλέον σύγχρονα διεθνή πρότυπα και επίκεντρο τον άνθρωπο.

Avramidis Grigorios is an Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine Specialist and Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at HYGEIA. He maintains private practices in Chalkida and Marousi, Attica, and also conducts consultations and performs surgical procedures in Cyprus. He was born and raised in Chalkida and is originally from Nafplio. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's Degree in "Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. His specializations include Arthroscopy, Robotic Arthroplasty, Hand Surgery, and Sports Injuries. He is officially certified in Robotic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. He has received multiple scholarships and actively participates in scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad, as well as in the authorship of scientific articles.

Stathellis Apostolos MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle, as well as sports injuries. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the University of Ulm in Germany. Following an 8-year training period in Germany (2009 - 2016) at one of the leading arthroscopic surgery centers (Sportklinik - Stuttgart), he now maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Marousi and concurrently serves as an Attending Physician at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at Hygeia Hospital. In 2016, he obtained the sports medicine specialization title in Germany, as well as certification in arthroscopic surgery. Additionally, he is trained and certified in musculoskeletal ultrasonography.

Dr. Kalantzis Panagiotis is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Chalandri, and he is also Senior Consultant A' of the Knee and Hip Orthopedic Clinic at Euroclinic Athens, where he manages cases from the hospital as well as his own patients in the greater central area. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and participated in specialized clinical departments such as the Hand Surgery unit and the Sports Injuries unit of the General Hospital of Attica KAT as part of his specialization. Subsequently, he served as an adjunct consultant in the Orthopedic Clinic of Kavala Hospital. In recent years, he has practiced privately at his clinic and has served as a consultant at major private hospitals (Hygeia Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital - Faliron). Additionally, he was a consultant in the Knee and Hip Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. In his private practice, he manages cases of general orthopedics, osteoporosis, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain syndromes (spinal and limb), as well as osteoarthritis of large joints (knee and hip) with the ability to offer conservative (pharmacological), interventional (intra-articular, periarticular, peritendinous injections), and surgical treatment (arthroscopies, total arthroplasties).

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.

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.

Xatziliadis Georgios and Xatziliadi Anastasia are Physiotherapists based in Marousi. Xatziliadis Georgios holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Medicine from the University of West Attica and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, respectively. He possesses extensive professional experience, having served as a Physiotherapist - Department Head at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases for 28 consecutive years. Xatziliadi Anastasia is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Thessaly and also holds a degree from the Department of Physical Education at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has five years of professional experience in Greece and France. In their private clinic, they offer a wide range of services and are equipped to provide personalized solutions for orthopedic, rheumatologic, and other conditions.