Doctors for Breast examination in Athens

Flessas Ioannis MD, PhD, MSc, FEBS, FACS is a Mastologist and Doctor of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, with private practices in Vrilissia and Ampelokipoi. He studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School and completed postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis. He specialized in General Surgery at the First Propaedeutic Surgical Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and further specialized in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, sentinel lymph node technique, intraoperative radiotherapy, and electrochemotherapy at Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust in the United Kingdom. After completing his postgraduate training, he served as a Senior Registrar in the First Surgical Clinic - Breast Department of the General University Hospital "Elena Venizelou." Finally, he is the author of numerous books and scientific articles in the international medical literature and has participated in and attended numerous Greek and international conferences.

Klontzas Theodosios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in the Gkyzi area. He was born in 1976 to distinguished physician parents from Athens. In 1995, he was admitted through examinations to the medical school of Universitas Carolina Pragensis, which is one of the oldest (established in 1348) and most reputable universities in Europe. In these examinations, he achieved the highest overall score among the candidates and ranked first in the admission success list. In 2001, he obtained his medical degree from this university. In 2012, he received the title of obstetrician-gynecological surgeon from the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of P.G.N.L., which is a certified European training center in obstetrics and gynecology accredited by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). In 2014, he began operating his private practice in the center of Athens. In 2021, he assumed the position of professor of obstetrics and gynecology in postgraduate education. In 2023, he was appointed as the scientific supervisor of the gynecological department at the Bioclab polyclinic.

Koutsogiorgas Paris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, within the Psychiko Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty training at the 2nd University Surgical Clinic of Laiko Hospital in Athens. He is an Associate of the most prominent private clinics, including Psychiko Clinic of the Athens Medical Group, Iaso General, Bioclinic, and Euroclinic. He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery, with specialization in breast surgery and endocrine glands (thyroid and parathyroid glands), managing all related cases. He employs the most advanced medical technologies, with patient safety and health protection as his utmost priority. Furthermore, he has attended seminars at significant hospital centers in Europe, aiming for continuous education and updates in his field.

Markopoulos Marios is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Endoscopic Surgeon, and PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Athens, with private practices in Mavili Square and Kifisia. Additionally, he is a Lecturer in the postgraduate program "Research in Female Reproduction" at the Medical School. He studied and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital in Athens. Subsequently, he specialized in Endoscopic Surgery in London, United Kingdom (King’s College & Princess Royal University Hospital). He has further specialization in female reproduction through postgraduate studies in "Research in Female Reproduction" and clinical training at the Assisted Reproduction Unit of King’s College Hospital in London. He was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens for his research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during menopause, which constitutes the main focus of his research work, and has received significant recognition as one of the most important studies in the field of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and as essential examination material in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility for maintaining certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Furthermore, he has publications in international and Greek medical textbooks and journals, as well as numerous presentations at international and Greek medical conferences. Finally, he maintains ongoing research activities as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Aretaieio Hospital.

Dimas Aggelos is a Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains private practices in Athens and Preveza. Additionally, he is a Consultant at the 1st Clinic of Gynecologic Oncology at the Private MITERA Hospital. After completing his studies at the Medical School of the University of Patras, he pursued postgraduate studies in Gynecologic Oncology & Breast Oncology at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as in Pathology of Pregnancy at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, he completed his Doctoral Thesis focusing on Gynecologic Oncology at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital of Ioannina as well as at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals in London. Finally, he worked as a Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital of Lefkada, Greece from 2020 to 2023.

Sofia Balamoti is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Mastologist and maintains a private practice in the Panormos area (Apollon Tower, 64 Louiza Rianpour Street). She studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her postgraduate studies in "Pathology of Pregnancy" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has received specialized training in Breast Surgical Oncology at Frimley Park Hospital in the United Kingdom. She possesses significant clinical experience both in Greece and abroad and collaborates with major clinics and hospitals in Attica. She deals with benign breast conditions such as mastodynia, fibroadenomas, and breast cysts, while also offering comprehensive breast examination aimed at the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, combining the most modern methods of reconstruction following breast surgeries. At the same time, she has experience in managing benign gynecological conditions involving both medical and surgical treatment (uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse such as uterine, cystocele, rectocele, pelvic inflammations, and chronic pelvic pain). Her practice also provides evaluation of hormonal disorders in reproductive-age women, infertility investigation, common adolescent gynecological issues, as well as the full spectrum of preventive screenings and other gynecological conditions.

Panopoulou Eufrosyni is a Breast Surgeon specialized in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive breast surgery and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. Her goal is for each patient to receive treatment personalized to their condition and needs. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she is a PhD candidate with a research topic related to breast cancer. She specialized in major hospitals in London, Royal Marsden Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, for 3 years. She has obtained the European specialization title in surgical pathology and breast oncology, Fellow of the European Board of Breast Surgery and BRESO. She deals with the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast diseases and performs the entire range of modern breast surgical procedures, including specialized oncoplastic techniques, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection, complex therapeutic mammaplasty techniques, symmetrization surgery, therapeutic breast reduction, skin- and nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using silicone implants placed under or above the muscle with the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy using silicone implants and mesh/ADM.

Dr. Papanikolaou Athanasios, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy, and obtained a master's degree in "Research in Female Reproduction" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. Additionally, he is a certified colposcopy physician by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and holds a license to perform gynecological - obstetric ultrasounds from the Ministry of Health. During his specialty training, he participated in numerous gynecological and obstetric surgeries and contributed to the management of a wide range of gynecological and obstetric cases. He has attended and presented at various conferences in Greece and has an extensive record of published research papers. His goal is to provide the best services for the care and health of women and expectant mothers. For this reason, his clinic is welcoming, ensuring that every woman feels comfortable and secure during her visit and is fully equipped with the latest medical technology (3D/4D ultrasound, colposcope) for optimal diagnosis and monitoring.

Andrikopoulos Spyros is a Breast Specialist and Director of the Surgical Clinic at the White Cross Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and trained at the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa," the State Hospital of Nikaia, and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." After completing his specialty, he undertook further training in Breast Surgery at Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust in the United Kingdom. He has participated in numerous research protocols both in the United Kingdom and Greece, with a primary scientific interest in Breast Oncology. He has been responsible for the surveillance of women for Breast Cancer prevention, as well as Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology. To date, he collaborates with many private hospitals in Athens, including the Hygeia Hospital, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic “IASO,” the Metropolitan General Hospital, the Gynecological, Obstetric, and Surgical Center “Leto,” and the “Mitera” Hospital. Finally, the physician is a member of numerous Greek and European Scientific Societies and Associations.

Dr. Koura Sofia MD, MSc, PhDc is an Obstetrician – Gynecological Surgeon specializing in Breast pathology and surgery.

She currently works in the Breast Department of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an Assistant Consultant B’, while simultaneously collaborating with the private clinics Iaso and Lefkos Stavros.

She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Democritus University of Thrace, holder of the Postgraduate Program "Breast Diseases," and a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of NKUA and obtained her specialty certification in March 2022. Previously, she trained in General Surgery at the surgical clinic of the General Hospital of Didymoteicho, and completed her rural service at the Kyani Regional Clinic of Didymoteicho.

She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EMGE) and the Hellenic Gynecological Society of Breast Diseases (EGEPAM).

Finally, she maintains an active and continuous scientific presence, with extensive research and publication work in the field of breast pathology and surgery. She has participated in numerous Greek and international scientific conferences, both through presentations and oral communications.

Dr. Sidiroglou Ksenia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Neo Kosmos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama, United States. In pursuit of continuous professional development, she has attended numerous postgraduate educational programs both in Greece and abroad. Within her specialty, she has worked at Alexandra General Hospital of Athens and Vostanio General Hospital of Mytilene. She has served as a lecturer in the Obstetrics-Gynecology course for the Nursing School of EPAS General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" for two academic terms and has also been the Lead Physician for Football Clubs, participating in international matches. She has numerous participations in medical conferences, corresponding publications, and presentations, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Hellenic Anthropological Society. With a focus on scientific accuracy and extensive experience, she manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the needs of each patient.

Georgia Mendrinou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. Simultaneously, she is a Scientific Collaborator at IASO, MITERA, REA Maternity Hospitals, and the "White Cross" Clinic. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli and the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Furthermore, she has received specialization in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Kyparissia, as well as in "Climacteric and Menopause" at Aretaieio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in the management of low and high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy pathology, and menopause.

O Γεώργιος Η. Μεταξάς είναι Γυναικολόγος με Εξειδίκευση στη Χειρουργική Μαστού και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στους Αμπελόκηπους Αττικής και στο Κιάτο Κορινθίας.

Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) με βαθμό Λίαν Καλώς.

Από το ΕΚΠΑ έλαβε και τη Διδακτορική του Διατριβή αργότερα.

Έπειτα, μετέβη στη Γαλλία όπου ειδικεύτηκε στη Μαιευτική – Γυναικολογία σε Νοσοκομεία του Παρισιού. Έλαβε Πανεπιστημιακό Δίπλωμα στο αντικείμενο των κακοήθων και καλοήθων παθήσεων μαστού από το Πανεπιστήμιο των Βερσαλλιών στο Παρισι.

Επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα διετέλεσε Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Ά Μαιευτικής Γυναικολογικής κλινικής ΕΚΠΑ στο νοσοκομείο "Αλεξάνδρα" στο Τμήμα Μαστού όπου έλαβε και την Εξειδίκευση της Χειρουργικής Μαστού. Έχει αποκτήσει, μετά από εξετάσεις, την Ευρωπαϊκή Πιστοποίηση στη Χειρουργική Μαστού - Fellow of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS),Qualification in Breast Surgery.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της θητείας του πραγματοποίησε πλήθος και ποικιλία Χειρουργείων Μαστού στο τμήμα μαστού του "Αλεξάνδρα" το οποίο αποτελεί αναγνωρισμένο κέντρο μαστού διεθνώς αφού ανήκει στο δίκτυο Breast Centres Network. Επιπλέον διαθέτει ISO 9001 : 2015.

Ολοκλήρωσε με Επιτυχία το Πρώτο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών προσανατολισμένο στη Χειρουργική Μαστού.

Επιτέλεσε αξιοσημείωτο εκπαιδευτικό έργο με μαθήματα – διαλέξεις στους φοιτητές της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών αλλά και Ακαδημαϊκό έργο με δημοσιεύσεις άρθρων σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά με ειδικό αντικείμενο τις Παθήσεις Μαστού.

Ο ιατρός έχει συμμετάσχει με προσωπικές ομιλίες και παρουσιάσεις σε συνέδρια παθήσεων μαστού και όχι μόνο ενώ συνεχίζει να παρακολουθεί πρωτοπόρα συνέδρια και σεμινάρια του εξωτερικού ώστε να επικαιροποιεί συνεχώς τις γνώσεις και τις πρακτικές του.

Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Γυναικολογικής Εταιρίας Παθήσεων Μαστού (ΕΓΕΠΑΜ) και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Α’ Κλινικής Μαστού του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα".