General surgeon for Pilonidal cyst in Neo Irakleio

Ziozia Vasiliki is a General Surgeon, Senior Registrar of the 1st Surgical Clinic at IASO and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Ziozia has received a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society to obtain her postgraduate degree, as well as a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology for specialization in colorectal and anal surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She initially specialized in Surgery at the General Hospital of Rethymno and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During 2022-23, she served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Colorectal Department at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Dr. Ziozia has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and courses and has authored many publications, as well as oral and poster presentations. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology.

Dr. Tsilividis Vasileios is a General Surgeon specializing in Oncological, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive experience in university and private clinics in France and Greece, having completed more than 3,500 surgeries.

He maintains a private practice in Marousi.

He graduated from the French School of Athens and continued his studies at the Medical School of René Descartes University in Paris. There, he earned a Doctorate in Medicine and subsequently obtained numerous university diplomas in France, including specializations in digestive system surgery, oncological surgery, and bariatric surgery. He is also a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.

His professional career began at the University Hospital of Rouen, where he served as a resident, registrar, and later as a hospital physician. Since 2017, he has worked in clinics in France primarily focusing on General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Oncological surgery using minimally invasive techniques. He currently offers his services at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi.

Dr. Tsilividis has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars, has published papers in international medical journals, and has undertaken educational roles at the university level.

He is fluent in French and English.

Dr. Tsilividis Vasileios is a General Surgeon specializing in Oncological, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive experience in university and private clinics in France and Greece, having performed over 3,500 surgeries.

He maintains private practices in Marousi and Peristeri.

He graduated from the French School of Athens and continued his studies at the Medical School of René Descartes University in Paris. There, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and subsequently obtained numerous university diplomas in France, including specializations in gastrointestinal surgery, oncological surgery, and bariatric surgery. He is also a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.

His professional career began at the University Hospital of Rouen, where he served as a resident, registrar, and later as a hospital physician. Since 2017, he has worked in clinics in France primarily focusing on General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Oncological surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques. Currently, he provides his services at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and Peristeri.

Dr. Tsilividis has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars, published papers in international medical journals, and undertaken educational roles at the university level.

He is fluent in French and English.

Kaloxristianakis Nikolaos is a General Surgeon and Director of the 6th Surgical Clinic at Errikos Dunant Hospital Center. He has specialization and extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery of abdominal wall hernias and the digestive system (gallbladder, large and small intestine, stomach), as well as in diseases of the anus. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Societies of Endoscopic Surgery and the European Hernia Society (EHS) and maintains an active presence at international conferences in the field of Laparoscopic Surgery.

Georgantas Dimitrios is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Surgery at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio” and in Surgery at the University Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens Aretaieio. Additionally, he holds a PhD from the Department of Surgery at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and collaborates with Metropolitan General. He has also served as Deputy Director at the Third Surgical Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital and is a member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a General Surgeon with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including both laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of the pilonidal cyst, the management and treatment of hemorrhoids, and cholecystectomy procedures. He holds a Diploma of License (MD) from the Medical School of "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" and has obtained medical practice licenses in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. During his General Surgery specialization, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department at Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department at the Oncology Hospital of Ag. Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first surgical assistant in a wide range of laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. He has worked in the Emergency Department and was responsible for postoperative monitoring and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Xouliaras Xristos MD, MSc is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Marousi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He specialized at the 1st Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia and obtained his specialty title in General Surgery. He acquired specialized experience in Surgical Oncology at the "Metaxa" Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus. He holds a Master's degree in Colon and Rectal Surgery from the Medical School of Larissa and has completed numerous postgraduate courses and seminars. He received clinical training in Colorectal Surgery (Clinical Visiting Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery) at St Mark's Academic Institute in London and clinical training in Surgery (Clinical Traineeship) at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, as well as in Surgical Oncology (Trainee Fellowship in Surgical Oncology) at the National Oncology Institute in Bratislava. Additionally, he trained in Robotic Surgery and Robotic Colorectal Surgery at IRCAD (Strasbourg, France). He specializes in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Proctology, and Emergency Abdominal Surgery. He applies modern laser treatment methods for anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids, perianal fistula, pilonidal cyst, anal fissure). The physician manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Minotakis Konstantinos is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he was admitted in 1973 with a scholarship. Following his medical studies and rural service, he specialized in General Surgery at the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He served for 30 years in the Surgical Clinic and Vascular Clinic of the 7th IKA Hospital, the Surgical Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," from which he retired with the rank of Director. He is a member of numerous medical societies and has presented his experience and research work at many Greek and international conferences. His new clinic in Marousi is excellently equipped with the latest medical devices and Laser technology to support and monitor medical services. It has private parking facilities, fully meets patient needs, and simultaneously ensures a pleasant stay. The physician Minotakis Konstantinos is specialized in Medical Lasers, and his fundamental principle is to avoid open surgeries. Patients avoid the distress, relapses, and long recovery periods, while also saving time and cost.

Dr. Napoleon Xirokostas is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Oncologic Surgery. He maintains a private medical office in Rafina, Greece, and also serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Department of IASO General Hospital in Athens.

He completed his residency in General Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, the largest tertiary care and trauma center in Greece, where he also held the position of Chief Resident. Over the course of his training, he participated in more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including a wide spectrum of emergency, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Xirokostas holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the Democritus University of Thrace and a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He completed his mandatory rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and previously served in the Greek Army as a General Medicine Doctor, providing medical assessments and basic life support instruction.

He has received extensive training in trauma surgery (DSTC), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, microsurgery, and emergency abdominal procedures. He is certified in ATLS, ALS, and has participated in numerous specialized surgical workshops and cadaveric dissection courses across Europe.

Dr. Xirokostas has an active academic presence, with several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international surgical congresses.

He treats conditions including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries (cholecystectomy, hernias, appendectomy)

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Oncologic surgery (colorectal, gastric, skin/melanoma, soft tissue)

• Robotic surgery for complex abdominal cases

• Emergency trauma surgery and general surgical consults

His clinical approach is grounded in personalized care, evidence-based practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery.

Kampouroglou Georgios is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing professionally in Athens. He was admitted first in the nationwide entrance examinations to the Medical School of the University of Athens, and during his studies, he received relevant scholarships. As part of his training in Pediatric Surgery, he trained and worked in Switzerland (Geneva University Hospitals, Jura, Nyon) and at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital in Athens. He specialized in laparoscopic, percutaneous, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery in Switzerland (Geneva, Davos) and Strasbourg (IRCAD), as well as in digestive endoscopies (Agia Sofia Hospital and IRCAD, Strasbourg). During his training at the University Hospital of Geneva, he focused particularly on Pediatric Urology and Liver and Biliary Surgery in children. The physician holds a doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and also possesses a postgraduate degree in Surgical Anatomy. He has a substantial record of research and publication (participation in research groups, numerous international and Greek publications, chapters in scientific textbooks, presentations, and lectures at international and Greek conferences). He serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and teaches First Aid courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He also serves as the Deputy General Secretary of the Society of Medical Studies.

Aggelopoulos Argyris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice at Bioclab Private Polyclinics in Livadeia and Marousi. He is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, with postgraduate studies in Surgical Anatomy from the same university. He also specialized and trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom (NHS). Moreover, he possesses significant clinical and teaching experience. His research experience is also noteworthy, consisting of numerous presentations and participations in scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as publications. In his practice, he deals with pilonidal cyst removal, abscess drainage, surgical wound and pressure ulcer debridement, hemorrhoids, hernias, laparoscopic surgery, diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, breast, and others.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Ο Καθηγητής Δρ. Νικόλαος Βάσσος είναι πιστοποιημένος γενικός χειρουργός, χειρουργός σπλάχνων, χειρουργός πεπτικού και πρωκτολόγος καθώς και χειρουργός ογκολόγος, ενώ είναι ο πρώτος, πιστοποιημένος από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας, εξειδικευμένος χειρουργός σαρκωμάτων στην Ελλάδα και από τους πρώτους της Ευρώπης.

Παράλληλα είναι Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Χαϊδελβέργης της Γερμανίας και Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου , ενώ είναι ο Διευθυντής της Κλινικής της Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών και ο Επικεφαλής του Κέντρου Σαρκώματος, Μελανώματος και Σπάνιων Όγκων του Ομίλου Ιατρικού Αθηνών.

Πραγματοποίησε τις σπουδές του στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης λαμβάνοντας για 6 συναπτά έτη υποτροφία από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών, ενώ το 2007 αποφοίτησε πρώτος από την Ιατρική Σχολή με «Άριστα» λαμβάνοντας την τιμή να απαγγείλει τον Όρκο του Ιπποκράτη.

Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών του μετέβη απευθείας στο εξωτερικό και πραγματοποίησε το σύνολο της ειδικότητας της Χειρουργικής στο παγκοσμίου φήμης Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Erlangen της Γερμανίας. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποίησε τις διδακτορικές του σπουδές με θέμα την προγνωστική αξία των ιντεργκρινών σε ασθενείς με ηπατικές μεταστάσεις κολοορθικού καρκίνου στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Erlangen-Nuremberg και ανακηρύχθηκε το 2013 Διδάκτωρ με τιμές. Στο ίδιο πανεπιστημιακό ίδρυμα έλαβε και τον Τίτλο του Master of Health Business Administration (MHBA) καθώς και τον Τίτλο της Ειδικότητας της Γενικής και Σπλαχνικής Χειρουργικής.

Παράλληλα, συνέχισε την κλινική, ερευνητική και ακαδημαϊκή του δραστηριότητα, ενώ έλαβε το 2015 ειδική μετεκπαίδευση στη Χειρουργική Ογκολογία σε διεθνούς ακτινοβολίας νοσοκομεία των ΗΠΑ ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center στη Νέα Υόρκη, Brigham and Women's Hospital του Πανεπιστημίου Harvard στη Βοστώνη).

Το 2016, έλαβε τον τίτλο της Υφηγεσίας και αναγορεύθηκε Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Erlangen-Nuremberg. Παράλληλα ολοκλήρωσε τη μετεκπαίδευσή του στην Χειρουργική της Περιτοναϊκής Καρκινωμάτωσης στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Regensburg της Γερμανίας και στο Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, λαμβάνοντας τον Ευρωπαϊκό Τίτλο Εξειδίκευσης του Χειρουργού Περιτοναϊκής Καρκινωμάτωσης .

Το 2018 μετέβη στην Αγγλία λαμβάνοντας τιμητική θέση στο παγκοσμίου φήμης Royal Marsden Hospital του Λονδίνου, στο Τμήμα Σαρκώματος, Μελανώματος και Σπάνιων Όγκων της Πανεπιστημιακής Χειρουργικής Κλινικής, που αποτελεί το μεγαλύτερο Κέντρο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Η πολύμηνη εκεί του θητεία ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία λαμβάνοντας τον Ευρωπαϊκό Τίτλο Εξειδίκευσης ως Χειρουργός Σαρκωμάτων.

Στη συνέχεια και για τα επόμενα τέσσερα χρόνια εργάσθηκε στην Χειρουργική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου του Μάνχαϊμ στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Χαϊδελβέργης της Γερμανίας, ως Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής στην Κλινική της Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας και στο Κέντρο Σαρκώματος , το οποίο αποτελεί ένα από τα ιστορικότερα και μεγαλύτερα Κέντρα παγκοσμίως. Κατά την παραμονή του εκεί απέκτησε μια τεράστια εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση που ελάχιστοι χειρουργοί στην Ευρώπη κατέχουν, και ανέλαβε τον Τομέα του Σαρκώματος στην Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας. Παράλληλα, συνεχίζοντας αμείωτα το ακαδημαϊκό, ερευνητικό και επιστημονικό του έργο, έλαβε το 2021 τον Τίτλο του Τακτικού Καθηγητή Χειρουργικής στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Χαϊδελβέργης, όντας ο νεότερος σε ηλικία χειρουργός που λαμβάνει αυτόν τον τίτλο.

Συνεχίζοντας με συνέπεια την ακαδημαϊκή του πορεία, απέκτησε πρόσφατα έναν ακόμη μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) με βαθμό «Άριστα» από την Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας και το Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής. Ο τίτλος του προγράμματος ήταν «Ηγεσία, Καινοτομία και Πολιτικές Αξίας στην Υγεία» , με εξειδίκευση στη «Λήψη Αποφάσεων και τον Σχεδιασμό Πολιτικών Υγείας» . Ενώ, η σταθερή και ουσιαστική ενασχόλησή του με τον τομέα της Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας οδήγησε στην απόκτηση του Ευρωπαϊκού Τίτλου Εξειδίκευσης στη Χειρουργική Ογκολογία (Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – FEBS in Surgical Oncology), ο οποίος απονέμεται από το European Board of Surgery – UEMS Section of Surgery . Πρόσφατα, εκλέχθηκε Τακτικός Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου .

Πλέον έχει επιστρέψει στην Ελλάδα έχοντας αναλάβει τη θέση του Διευθυντή στην Κλινική της Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών ενώ είναι ο Επικεφαλής του Κέντρου Σαρκώματος, Μελανώματος και Σπάνιων Όγκων.

Ως ενεργό μέλος της Ακαδημαϊκής Κοινότητας του Πανεπιστημίου της Χαϊδελβέργης συνεχίζει το ακαδημαϊκό και ερευνητικό-επιστημονικό του έργο, για το οποίο έχει λάβει πολυάριθμες διακρίσεις . Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε πολλά διεθνή ερευνητικά πρωτόκολλα και πολυκεντρικές μελέτες ενώ το συγγραφικό του έργο αριθμεί πάνω από 65 επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις στο PubMed σε μεγάλα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά με συνολικό impact factor 375, σχεδόν 2000 βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές και ειδικό δείκτη παραπομπών (h-index) 23, ενώ είναι συγγραφέας αρκετών κεφαλαίων σε συγγράμματα Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας. Είναι μέλος της επιστημονικής επιτροπής διεθνών συνεδρίων, προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε πολυάριθμα ιατρικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια, μέλος συντακτικής επιτροπής σε 12 έγκυρα διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και κριτής σε 40 διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά (peer reviewed). Παράλληλα είναι τακτικό και ενεργό μέλος πολλών διεθνών ιατρικών (χειρουργικών και ογκολογικών) εταιρειών , κατέχοντας νευραλγικές επιστημονικές και διοικητικές θέσεις σε αυτές, ενώ συμμετέχει στις επιστημονικές επιτροπές εκπαίδευσης και κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Χειρουργικής Ογκολογίας

Emmanouilidis Mixalis MD MSc FACS is a Surgeon, Senior Consultant of the First Surgical Clinic at Hygeia Hospital, a Centre of Excellence in Hernia Surgery within the Department of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Surgery (SRC). He specializes in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and Robotic techniques, as well as in the Modern Treatment of Anorectal Disorders – Hemorrhoids and Pilonidal Sinus using Laser technology. He holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Surgical Oncology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has received specialization and certification in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair using 3D Mesh (TEP and TAPP) from the Royal College of Surgeons, the Surgical Training Institute (STI), and BD - Bard, the leading company in mesh technology.

He actively participates in Greek and international Surgical Conferences and Hands-on Workshops and utilizes the most advanced equipment for the benefit of the patient.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons