Health professionals for Lumbago in Evaggelismos

Athanasios Konstantelias is a Neurosurgeon, specializing in minimally invasive Neurosurgery with main focus on Spine diseases and Neuro-oncology. He maintains a private practice in Athens and Peristeri. He has served as an Attending Neurosurgeon-Facharzt Neurochirurgie at the Cereneo Clinic, Lucerne, Switzerland. He studied Medicine at the University of Crete and obtained a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis on the Epidemiology of Brain Tumours Internationally. He then specialized in a full-time position and post-graduate training in the Spine Department at the SRH Zentralklinikum Suhl in Germany. He completed postgraduate training in Endoscopic Skull Base Neurosurgery at the Università degli Studi di Verona, Italy where he received the corresponding Master di Secondo Livello certification. His bibliographic references exceed 980. The physician collaborates with hospitals and clinics.

Konstantelias Athanasios is a Neurosurgeon Acupuncturist, maintains an Acupuncture practice in Athens and Peristeri. He specializes in the application of Medical Acupuncture according to therapeutic protocols, which are specific to each patient. He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Crete and a diploma from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been post-trained in the Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine at the SRH Zentralklinikum Suhl in Germany. He has served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon (Facharzt Neurochirurgie) at the Cereneo Clinic in Lucerne, Switzerland. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture, which he obtained after 2 years of training and examinations from the Acupuncture Training Institute of Greece. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the ICMART World Council of Medical Acupuncture. She has further postgraduate specialization in Yamamoto's Scalp Acupuncture at the International School of Scalp Acupuncture. Yamamoto's method is also referred to as neuroacupuncture. In this method, acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions are treated by inserting a small number of needles into specific areas of the head. The method is used for a variety of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, musculoskeletal pain and neuralgia. The practitioner carries out acupuncture treatments across the therapeutic spectrum.

Demosthenis Imariagkmpe is a Physiotherapist who operates Physiotherapy Centers in Kolonaki and Vyronas. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of West Attica and is a physiotherapy instructor at IEK OMHROS. The specialist applies modern physiotherapy techniques for the rehabilitation of painful musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Through the use of advanced physiotherapy equipment, rehabilitation is achieved for musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological conditions, sports injuries, therapeutic massage, strengthening, and maintenance. This fosters a relationship of trust and safety between the physiotherapist and his patients.

Ksomeritaki Eleni is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Crete in Heraklion. She served her mandatory Rural Service at the Vamou Health Center in Chania. In 1998, she obtained her specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. She specialized in Orthopedics at the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula and at KAT Hospital in specialized departments of hand surgery, microsurgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the organization and management of health services. She has completed three years of training in medical acupuncture (2 years at the Northern Greece Institute of Acupuncture and 1 year at the Medical Acupuncture Training Center) and holds certification according to the standards of ICMART - International Council of Medical Acupuncture Related Techniques. Furthermore, she has been trained in homeopathy. Alongside Orthopedics, she has been practicing acupuncture since 2010, primarily addressing musculoskeletal pain by administering homeopathic medicines in combination.

Masount Mamoun is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Ambelokipi (Gkyzi area) and Nafplio (Head of the Orthopedic Department at IASIS Polyclinic - Argolida).

He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate diploma in metabolic bone diseases from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has obtained a specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology from the 3rd University Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT. He is specialized in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, traumatology, sports injuries, and surgery of major joints, as well as in osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and fracture healing.

In his private clinic, he manages conditions across the entire spectrum of orthopedics, with a special interest and experience in pediatric orthopedics.

Additionally, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital, Medical Center Athens Group, and Hospitality Clinic Athens.

Finally, through his participation in numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences, he continually updates himself on advancements in his field to provide specialized services tailored to his patients' individual needs. He is also a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Sorras Nikolaos is a Physiatrist practicing in Ampelokipoi. He holds the European Diploma in Pain Medicine - Algology (The European Diploma in Pain Medicine Knowledge and Pain Medicine Management from the European Federation of Pain - EFIC) for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain cases. He earned his medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and from the Military School of Officers Corps. He is the Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and was the Chief Physician of the football academies of PAE Panathinaikos. He holds a Master's degree in "Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Management of Spinal-Origin Pain" and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. He also holds diplomas in medical acupuncture and auriculotherapy. He specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital "Asklepieio" of Voula, and holds the European title of specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Finally, Dr. Sorras Nikolaos is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, and the Hellenic Algology Society.

Orthopedic Surgeon Mpekas Georgios maintains private clinics in Pangrati, Agioi Anargyroi, and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended a postgraduate program in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Messolonghi "Chatzikosta" and in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula and the Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," where he also engaged in Pediatric Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed a six-month specialization in the Microsurgery - Upper Limb department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at Metropolitan Hospital. The physician holds an Advanced Life Trauma Support diploma and is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation. Besides his private clinics in Pangrati and Agioi Anargyroi, Mpekas Georgios also works as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center (Marousi Clinic) and as an Associate Orthopedic Surgeon at the private clinic REA. Concurrently, he works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Athens Medical Group). The physician approaches each case with particular sensitivity, providing appropriate treatment tailored to the specific needs of each patient and their condition. He undertakes the surgical management of emergency orthopedic cases (fractures). Furthermore, his medical team manages numerous elective orthopedic surgical cases (arthroscopies, total arthroplasties, upper limb microsurgery, sports injuries). Finally, modern biological therapies (PRP, hyaluronic acid and cortisone injections) are performed in the clinic.

Ο Ιωάννης Μπάμπης είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός, διατηρεί το δικό του Ιδιωτικό Ορθοπεδικό Ιατρείο στο Κέντρο της Αθήνας και είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Βιοκλινικής Αθηνών και άλλων θεραπευτηρίων της Αθήνας. Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές του στην Ιατρική σχολή  του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας στη Λάρισα, όπου και ήρθε πρώτη φορά σε επαφή με την ειδικότητα της Ορθοπαιδικής φοιτώντας δίπλα σε κάποιους από τους μεγαλύτερους δασκάλους στην Ελλάδα. Μετά την αποφοίτησή του το 2012, ξεκίνησε την ειδικότητα του στην Γενική Ορθοπαιδική στο Γ.Ν. Καρδίτσας όπου έλαβε σημαντική εμπειρία στην τραυματολογία και στην επανορθωτική χειρουργική του ισχίου και του γόνατος. Την ειδικότητα του την ολοκλήρωσε στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο  Αθηνών όπου θήτευσε δίπλα σε σπουδαίους χειρουργούς και απέκτησε πιστοποιημένη εμπειρία στις Αθλητικές Κακώσεις και την Αρθροσκοπική χειρουργική του Ώμου και του Γόνατος.  Επίσης, σημαντική είναι η εκπαίδευση που έλαβε στην Παιδοορθοπαιδική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Αγία Σοφία”. Διετέλεσε για ένα διάστημα στην Ορθοπαιδική κλινική του Kungsbacka Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Sweden όπου και εκπαιδεύτηκε στις νεότερες τεχνικές της χειρουργικής του χόνδρου των αρθρώσεων υπό την καθοδήγηση ενός από τους πρωτοπόρους και διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένους χειρουργούς στο πεδίο αυτό, prof. Mats Brittberg. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Αρθροσκοπικής Εταιρείας (ΕΑΕ), της European Society for Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology (ESSKA) και της  European Shoulder Associate (ESA).

Veves Aristeidis - Ilias is an Orthopedic Surgeon. He holds a degree from the Charles University Medical School in Prague. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery in Sweden, with a focus on shoulder and knee arthroscopy, microsurgery of the hand and foot, and reconstructive hip surgery. He currently collaborates with hospitals in Sweden. He has a private practice and serves as an Orthopedic Surgeon at Athinaiki Clinic Hospital and the Therapis Private Hospital in Pagrati. He is a member of medical associations in Greece and Sweden, and as part of his lifelong education, he has attended numerous seminars both in Greece and internationally. He employs a contemporary diagnostic approach assisted by musculoskeletal ultrasound. "The goal is always to place the patient at the center; understanding and explaining the problem is paramount before concluding on the therapeutic approach."

Papastratis Ilias is a Physiotherapist and the Scientific Director of the private Physiotherapy Center "Physioexpert" located in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the TEI of Physiotherapy and is a certified spinal therapist in mechanical diagnosis and therapy using the McKenzie method (cert. MDT). He is certified in manual therapy techniques, chiropractic techniques, and manual therapy for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the body. Additionally, he has completed a training program certified by the IMTA (International Association of Maitland Teachers after 4 years of seminars and examinations) in hands-on assessment and treatment techniques (manual therapy—mobilization techniques of joints and muscles with hands) for the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal problems. He has extensive experience, having worked as a Physiotherapist at the KINESIS physiotherapy clinic and the "Anelixi" Rehabilitation Center, primarily managing neurological cases such as cerebrovascular accidents, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, polyneuropathies, and others. Furthermore, he has served as an external collaborator at the Euroclinic Athens in the microsurgery and hand and upper limb surgery department, where he also observed surgeries (shoulder and hip arthroplasties, primarily shoulder arthroscopic procedures, and numerous microsurgical operations). Notably, he is engaged in therapy and rehabilitation of amateur and professional athletes across various sports (football, boxing, kickboxing, marathon runners, volleyball, and basketball athletes). Finally, he has participated as a speaker at conferences in Greece and Europe, including the International Sports Medicine Conference under the auspices of FIFA in London and Milan, and was a speaker at the scientific workshop of the Hellenic McKenzie Institute on the topic "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Ankle Joint".

Tolis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhDc is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate at the same institution. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" with a thesis on the "Pathophysiology of Bone Pain" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Pyrgos "Andreas Papandreou," in Pediatric Orthopedics at the First Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and finally in General Orthopedics at the First University Orthopedic Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." From 2014 to 2020, he was an Academic Fellow at the Laboratory for Research of Musculoskeletal Disorders "Th. Garofalidis," focusing on "Microsurgery" at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. He is the Deputy Director of the 8th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Scientific Director of the Upper Limb - Microsurgery Clinic. Concurrently, he collaborates with several clinics within Attica. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting poster presentations, oral communications, and lectures. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, and the Hellenic Society for Hand Surgery.

Ο Μακρής Κωνσταντίνος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός, Τραυματιολόγος, Αθλητίατρος, MD, MSc και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στο Μαρούσι και στο Κολωνάκι. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε κορυφαία Πανεπιστημιακά και Νοσοκομειακά Ιδρύματα, αναπτύσσοντας διεθνή εμπειρία στην Ορθοπαιδική Χειρουργική και τις Αθλητικές Κακώσεις. Πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητά του στο Γενικό Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο "Παπαγεωργίου", στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Καβάλας και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης "Γ. Γεννηματάς", αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία σε προηγμένες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις και σύγχρονες τεχνικές θεραπείας. Εξειδικεύεται στην ολική αρθροπλαστική ισχίου, γόνατος και ώμου, καθώς και στην αρθροσκόπηση αθλητικών κακώσεων, εφαρμόζοντας ελάχιστα επεμβατικές τεχνικές που προσφέρουν άμεση ανακούφιση και ταχεία αποκατάσταση των ασθενών. Είναι αριστούχος κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Αθλητιατρική από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα διεθνών σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων, παρακολουθώντας τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στον τομέα της Ορθοπαιδικής παγκοσμίως. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία στο Βερολίνο, Γερμανίας. Σήμερα, είναι συνεργάτης του Νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στο Μαρούσι Αττικής, όπου εφαρμόζει προηγμένες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους με έμφαση στην εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών του. Ο κ. Μακρής είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Αρθροσκόπησης (ΕΑΕ), Χειρουργικής Γόνατος και Αθλητικών Κακώσεων.

Ο Μαρτίνος Βασίλειος είναι Νευροχειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα και στη Ραφήνα. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής και Χειρουργικής και ειδικεύτηκε στη Νευροχειρουργική της Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής Νευροχειρουργικής στο 2ο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο της Ρώμης "Policlinico Tor Vergata". Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεγάλη εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση νευροχειρουργικών περιστατικών, αφού είναι Επιμελητής A' - Μέλος Ομάδας Νευροχειρουργών του “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center”, Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της ιδιωτικής παιδιατρικής κλινικής "ΙΑΣΩ Παίδων. Όλα αυτά τα χρόνια, έχει κληθεί να αντιμετωπίσει, επεμβατικά ή μη, πληθώρα παθήσεων του εγκεφάλου, της σπονδυλικής στήλης, του νωτιαίου μυελού και όχι μόνο. Αντιμετωπίζει όλο το φάσμα των νευροχειρουργικών παθήσεων, ενώ είναι εξειδικευμένος στη χειρουργική εγκεφάλου, και πιο συγκεκριμένα στη νευροογκολογία, στη νευροτραυματολογία, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες, στη δυναμική εγκεφαλονωτιαίου υγρού, αλλά και στη χειρουργική της σπονδυλικής στήλης με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διαδερμική προσπέλαση, στις ελάχιστα παρεμβατικές τεχνικές στη διαχείριση του σπονδυλικού πόνου, καθώς και στην ενδοσκοπική και λειτουργική νευροχειρουργική (π.χ. θεραπεία επιληψίας και νόσου Πάρκινσον, DBS). Επίσης, λόγω της κλινικής χειρουργικής & ερευνητικής του εμπειρίας, έχει εξειδίκευση στην ογκολογία εγκεφάλου και νωτιαίου μυελού, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες εγκεφάλου, όπως είναι τα ανευρύσματα, οι αρτηριοφλεβώδεις δυσπλασίες και τα φλεβικά και σηραγγώδη αγγειώματα. Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύεται στην υδροκεφαλία, στις κακώσεις εγκεφάλου (επισκληρίδια / υποσκληρίδια αιμορραγία, ενδοεγκεφαλικό αιμάτωμα) και σπονδυλικής στήλης. Επιπρόσθετα, ο ιατρός είναι εξειδικευμένος στη νευραλγία τριδύμου, στην παθολογία αυχενικής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, σπονδύλωση, μυελοπάθεια, ριζοπάθεια) και στην παθολογία οσφυϊκής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, στένωση σπονδυλικού σωλήνα). Ακόμη, πέραν της μεγάλης εμπειρίας, διαθέτει και άρτια επιστημονική κατάρτιση, αφού έχει συμμετάσχει σε αρκετά διεθνή συνέδρια και σεμινάρια με ομιλίες και δημοσιεύσεις επιστημονικών άρθρων. Τέλος, βασικό μέλημα του ιατρού είναι η παροχή υπηρεσιών σε όλο το φάσμα της νευροχειρουργικής που θέτουν σε προτεραιότητα τις ανάγκες του ασθενή, καθώς και η υπεύθυνη αντιμετώπιση όλων των νευρολογικών διαταραχών και παθήσεων που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά του.

I am Mr Nektarios K. Mazarakis, a neurosurgeon and complex spinal surgeon fully trained in the UK and Ireland. I am an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and provide medical services in Athens and Thessaloniki.

My practice is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care in neurosurgery and spinal surgery, with particular focus on complex spinal disorders, neuro-oncology, and minimally invasive approaches.

Xaritidis Xaralampos is a Neurosurgeon - Spinal Surgeon, with five years of specialization in major London hospitals in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. He maintains a practice in Ampelokipoi, within the Errikos Dynan Hospital. Additionally, he is the Director of the Spinal Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and is part of the Scoliosis Department at Mitera Hospital. He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the Neurosurgical Clinic of the 417 NIMTS (Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund). After his specialization in London, he served as Director of the Spinal Department (Spinal Consultant) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals of the NHS Trust and at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital.