Doctors for Dementia in Attica

Tsansizi Vasiliki is a Neurologist who has maintained a private practice in Ano Patissia since 1999. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Neurology at the Neurology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as at the Pathology Clinic of the General Prefectural Hospital of Lamia. Alongside her private practice, she serves as an Attending Physician at the Neurology Clinic of Euroclinic Athens, a Practitioner at the (former) IKA, and a member of the specialized medical corps responsible for the assessment of patient disabilities (KE.P.A. physician). Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Apataggelos Dimitrios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Turin and completed his Psychiatry specialty at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Concurrently with his Psychiatry specialization, he received specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling of Athens, as well as in the Greek Training Program of Short-Term Anxiety Provoking Psychotherapy (STAPP). He has participated in post-graduate seminars on group analysis - psychodrama, psychodynamic understanding of psychiatric patients, and served as a co-therapist in psychotherapy groups for alcoholics in the open program of 18 ANO. He has presented scientific papers at conferences and maintains continuous professional development in Greece and abroad. Additionally, he has engaged in social activities as an elected member of the Union of Physicians of Athens-Piraeus Hospitals of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA), former chairman of school committees, and former member of the administrative board of the KAPI of the Municipality of Kallithea, focusing on the prevention and treatment of mental disorders across all age groups. Finally, he is the former Psychiatrist and Scientific Director of the Sikiarideio Foundation for the training of young people with intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.

Dr. Sakellaridi Vasiliki, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Palaio Faliro. Concurrently, she is a scientific collaborator at the Psychodermatology Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital and Syggrou Hospital. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in Neurosciences from the interdepartmental program "Brain and Mind" at the Medical School of the University of Crete. She specialized in Psychiatry at the 8th Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she gained extensive clinical experience in severe mental disorders and psychopharmacology. Additionally, she specialized in Community Psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. During her specialty, she received further training in Clinical Psychopathology, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique. For two years, she worked as a B’ Registrar - Specialist Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She maintained a weekly outpatient clinic and was the responsible psychiatrist for two psychosocial rehabilitation hostels housing individuals with chronic mental disorders. At the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, she consistently worked with a focus on a holistic approach to the patient, combating stigma, and social reintegration. She is currently receiving training in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has attended numerous seminars related to the psychodynamic approach to issues in clinical practice. At present, she is conducting her doctoral dissertation at the University of West Attica. She has scientific publications in Greek and international journals. Additionally, she maintains a consistent presence and participation in psychiatric conferences through lectures and oral presentations.

Dimitris Stogioglou is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in the USA in San Antonio, Texas. He has gained extensive experience at the Neuro-Psychiatric Center "Galini," as well as in Care Facilities for People with Disabilities, and has completed numerous educational seminars with a psychodynamic orientation. Currently, he works as a Consultant at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center "Good Samaritan" and the Special Persons Center "Joy." Finally, he is a Collaborator of the Medical Services Network "Marathon."

Dr. Xaidemenos Aleksandros is a specialist Psychiatrist-Neurologist, PhD holder from the University of Athens, with expertise in Clinical Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Medicine, cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He has served in Psychiatric clinics of major General Hospitals and in Specialized Psychiatric Hospitals. For 19 years, he was the Chief Coordinating Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where he also served as Chairman of the Scientific Council. He was a permanent member of the examination committee for the granting of Psychiatric specialty, based at the Aeginiteio University Psychiatric Hospital. He has an extensive scientific portfolio including publications in international and Greek journals, presentations at international and Greek conferences. Additionally, he is a scientific collaborator of the newspaper "Kathimerini" with numerous published articles. Finally, the physician accepts appointments and offers the possibility of home visits and online sessions via Skype, Viber, Messenger, Zoom, etc.

Ntoulia Xrysanthi is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a Scientific Associate at Metropolitan Hospital. In her private practice, she deals with the full spectrum of neurological disorders.

Kanellopoulos Dimitrios is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Petralona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Turin in northern Italy and serves as a Consultant Neurologist and Scientific Head of the Neurology Department at Euroclinic Athens. He holds a postgraduate specialization in biomedical acupuncture, as well as training in electroencephalography and electromyography. In his private practice, he provides high-level services for the prevention and monitoring of vascular cerebrovascular accidents, for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of dementia (Alzheimer's disease) and other memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as for the investigation and treatment of vertigo, myasthenia, and myopathy. The physician applies biomedical acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for conditions and diseases where conventional pharmacological treatment has proven to have limited efficacy and numerous side effects, such as migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo, and insomnia.

Nikolakopoulou Anastasia is a Neurologist, PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with private practices in Pangrati and Aigio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized at the Neurology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras "Panagia i Voitheia." She has worked in various institutions in Patras, as well as serving as an instructor in the Nursing - Traumatology department of the IEK Aigio. Additionally, she has worked as a Neurologist at the IATRO Medical Center and acts as a technical consultant in forensic expertise related to road traffic accidents with traumatic brain injuries, will disputes due to dementia, etc.

Lykomanos Dimitrios is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kamatero. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the Military Officers' Academy (SSAS) and is specialized in Neurophysiology at the University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a registrar at the Neurology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. As part of his continuous professional development, he keeps abreast of advancements in his field and participates in national and international medical conferences, where he presents scientific papers. In his practice, he provides high-quality services for a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, headaches, vertigo, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myopathies, neuralgias, as well as dystonia, idiopathic tremor, and restless legs syndrome. Finally, the physician performs specialized examinations such as electroencephalography and electromyography.

Parissi Elena is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Peristeri, near the Agios Antonios metro station. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and is currently training in Psychosexual Disorders at the same institute. She began her specialty training at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, Aigaleo branch, where she stayed for a total of 2 years and gained experience in community patient monitoring. She completed her specialty training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," where she stayed for 4 years and trained in managing a wide range of psychopathology. During this period, she also worked and trained in a public specialized alcohol detoxification unit (18ANΩ). Subsequently, she collaborated with the nonprofit organization Anasa – Support for individuals suffering from Eating Disorders. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Psychiatric Society.

Mougias Mixalis is a Psychiatrist and PhD candidate at the University of Patras with a private practice in Kolonaki. Simultaneously, he serves as the Scientific Director at the Alzheimer Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras, completed his rural medical service at the Syros Hospital and the Primary Health Center of Tinos, followed by military service in the Air Force. He continued his training as a Psychiatry resident at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PNA), and spent one year in the Neurology Department of "Agioi Anargyroi" Hospital. Additionally, he actively participates in clinical research programs and has served as a speaker at psychiatric conferences. Finally, he attends and participates in psychiatry and psychotherapy seminars and conferences as part of lifelong learning and to enhance his scientific expertise.

Papageorgiou Ermioni is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in "Cerebrovascular Accidents" from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She serves as a consultant in the Stroke Unit of Metropolitan Hospital. Additionally, she completed her specialty training at the Neurological Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon". She has a rich professional background, having collaborated with numerous hospitals and medical centers, such as the General State Hospital "Agios Panteleimon" and the Athens Medical Center. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with Metropolitan Hospital. Her practice offers comprehensive diagnosis and management of neurological symptoms and diseases such as headache, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies, and myopathies, while also providing home visits for patients with mobility difficulties. Finally, she has participated extensively in continuing education seminars and conferences in the field of Neurology and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the European Stroke Organisation, the Hellenic Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases, and the Hellenic Society of Palliative and Symptomatic Care for Cancer and non-Cancer Patients.

Maretsi Lyvia - Eirini is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She specialized in Neurology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio E.E.S. Hospital. During her specialization, she received training in Psychiatry at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio E.E.S. Hospital, as well as in Pathology at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni". In her private practice, she is involved in the investigation, diagnosis, and monitoring of neurological disorders such as memory impairments (mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s dementia, dementia in Parkinson’s disease), headaches (migraine, tension-type headache, and other headache syndromes), tremor and movement disorders (essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease), cerebrovascular stroke, gait instability, neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies, and sleep disorders. She manages cases with neurological symptoms within the framework of systemic diseases. Finally, as part of her continuous professional development, she has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and postgraduate training courses.

Kotsiou Eui is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She works as a specialized neurologist at the Day Center of the Alzheimer Society of Athens in Mets. She is also a collaborator of the Neurology Clinic at the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and graduated with honors from the postgraduate program in Clinical Neuropsychology - Cognitive Neurosciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University in Canada. She specialized in Neurology at the Clinique Romande de Réadaptation-SUVA in Switzerland and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," acquiring significant clinical experience in a broad spectrum of acute and chronic neurological diseases. More specifically, as part of her specialization, she was trained in the Memory Specialty Clinic, as well as the Multiple Sclerosis Specialty Clinic. She has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences. Her particular scientific interests include dementia and other cognitive disorders.

Daskalaki Argyro is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is an honors graduate of the Postgraduate Program in "Clinical Neuropsychology" at NKUA. She worked as a trainee doctor in the United Kingdom at Guy’s & St Thomas, King’s College, and St George’s hospitals in London, and completed her specialization at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She was a founding member of the Memory Clinic at the Athens Polyclinic. Since 2014, she has been involved in the Special Clinic for Cognitive Disorders at the 1st University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, and since 2020 she serves as an external collaborator at the Clinic. Her scientific and research interests primarily concern dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, she holds an active role as a Researcher (Sub-Investigator) in Clinical Studies on Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Dementia. In her private practice, she aims to provide high-level neurological medical services, encouraging patients to engage actively in their care.