Doctors for Dementia

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.

Makris Vasileios is a Military Physician-Psychiatrist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens 'Evangelismos.' He serves as a consultant in the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens. He has attended postgraduate seminars covering a broad range of topics, including the two-year program 'Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders' at EPIPSY. Appointments are available by prior arrangement, with the option for home visits.

Dimitris Vasiadis is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in providing psychiatric care and psychotherapy across both public institutions and private practice. His professional journey began in 2003 as an independent psychotherapist, and over the years, he has held key clinical roles in well-established hospitals and mental health units.

He graduated from the Medical School of Athens in 2002 and completed his rural medical service at the Health Center of Pyli in Trikala (2016–2017). He then began his psychiatric specialization at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital and continued his training at Evangelismos General Hospital in Athens, where he worked as a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist from 2018 to 2023.

Since 2023, he has been collaborating with "VIMA KOINO", offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapeutic treatment. His academic training includes clinical psychopharmacology (Hellenic Psychiatric Association), psychoanalytic approaches to trauma (Hellenic Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy), and specialized training in the management of Borderline Personality Disorder at the Gunderson Institute, McLean Hospital – Harvard Medical School (2024–2025).

He has completed a four-year training program in Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy through the **Panhellenic Union of Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy, where he has been an active member since 2022. His scientific activity includes participation in national and international conferences, such as the 8th Congress on Neurobiology, Psychopharmacology & Treatment Guidance (2023), where he presented "The art of psychopharmacology: tailoring the antipsychotic treatment."

Dimitris Vasiadis combines scientific rigor with long-standing clinical experience, offering patient-centered and personalized care in both psychiatry and psychotherapy.

Giannouli Ermioni is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Additionally, she is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center, where she manages and treats a wide range of neurological cases with a special focus on cerebrovascular strokes, and she is also a collaborator at the Neurological Institute of Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in pathology at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, in psychiatry at the Piraeus Mental Health Center, and in neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." The neurological clinic covers all types of neurological cases (multiple sclerosis, headache, extrapyramidal diseases, epilepsy, dementia, peripheral nerve and muscle disorders), while offering the possibility of psychiatric evaluation by a collaborating psychiatrist, as well as neuropsychological evaluation and/or psychotherapy by a collaborating psychologist on-site. There is also the option to perform electromyography in the clinic. The doctor has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Headache Society since 2019. She holds a Master's degree in Neuroimmunology from the University of Barcelona (2022). Finally, she has participated as a speaker at conferences, takes part in advisory meetings related to headache and multiple sclerosis, and has authored articles on neurological topics.

Zolota Katerina is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and runs a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, receiving a scholarship. She holds a Master’s degree (MA) in Health Unit Management. She initially specialized in Psychiatry at the State Therapeutic Center - General Hospital - Health Center of Leros and subsequently completed her specialty at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA Dafni). As part of her psychiatric specialization, she trained in the acute cases clinic in the 5th Psychiatric Admissions Department of PSNA, liaison-consultation psychiatry and forensic psychiatry at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," community psychiatry at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri of PSNA, child psychiatry at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas, and neurology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. She completed the four-year program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS) and was certified as a Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In 2019, she was selected by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) and attended the School of Neuropsychopharmacology in Oxford. She has worked as a Junior Psychiatrist at the State Therapeutic Center of Leros and in mental health services. She has received further training through seminars in psychopharmacology, psychopathology, psychogeriatrics, psychotherapeutic content, among others, within the framework of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning. Concurrently, she maintains a consistent presence at psychiatric conferences. She has experience across the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. She provides psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and combined treatment services. There is the option for home visits and online sessions. The clinic is located directly opposite the Agios Ioannis metro station.

Dr. Mamali Margarita is a Neurologist and Attending Physician at the 1st Neurology Clinic of Metropolitan General Hospital (Cholargos) and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree from the same institution. She completed her specialization at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and, as a scholarship recipient of the Hellenic Neurological Society, pursued further training in electroneurophysiology at the 1st University Neurology Clinic of Athens at "Aeginiteio" Hospital. She was a founding member of the Stroke Unit at the private medical center "IASO General" and collaborated with the "Henry Dunant" Hospital. Furthermore, she worked for two years as an Attending Physician at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakio E.E.S." She has participated as a co-investigator in clinical studies on multiple sclerosis, dementia, and cerebrovascular accidents. Dr. Mamali possesses a significant body of published work and regularly participates in Greek and international neurology conferences. Finally, her clinical experience gained from the largest public hospitals in Athens enables her to manage cases involving various neurological fields and to recognize neurological manifestations arising from diseases of other systems, such as cardiovascular diseases, connective tissue disorders, hematological conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, endocrine disorders, and malignancies.

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

Ο Βούτσινος Αθανάσιος είναι Ψυχίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Σύνταγμα. Εισήχθη το 1996 στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ), στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής. Το 2002, αποφοίτησε από τη ΣΣΑΣ και ορκίστηκε Ανθυπίατρος, ξεκινώντας την επαγγελματική του διαδρομή. Το 2003, έλαβε δίμηνη εκπαίδευση σε επείγοντα περιστατικά στο Walter Reed Army Medical Center στην Ουάσινγκτον, DC,αξιοποιώντας υποτροφία του Ελληνικού Στρατού.Ακολούθως, υπηρέτησε ως Διοικητής Λόχου Υγειονομικού στην 25η Ταξιαρχία στην Ξάνθη από το 2003 έως το 2005. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσλονίκης από το 2005 έως το 2011. Με την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητάς του, τοποθετήθηκε ως επιμελητής στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 424 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Εκπαιδεύσεως (ΓΣΝΕ). Αργότερα την ίδια χρονιά, μετατέθηκε στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης Υλικού Πολέμου (ΚΕΥΠ) στη Λαμία, όπου ανέλαβε τη θέση του Διευθυντή του Σταθμού Επανακτησίμων (ΣΤΕΠ). Ο κ. Βούτσινος ομιλεί Αγγλικά και Γαλλικά και είναι απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με πτυχίο στο Τμήμα Μεθοδολογίας, Ιστορίας και Θεωρίας της Επιστήμης. Ο κ. Βούτσινος συνεργάζεται με την Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής «Παναγιώτης Σακελλαρόπουλος» στους νομούς Φθιώτιδας και Φωκίδας, όπου υπηρετεί ως ψυχίατρος της Κινητής Μονάδας Νομού Φωκίδας, καθώς και ως ψυχίατρος του Οικοτροφείου “Γλαύκος” και του διαμερίσματος προστατευόμενης διαβίωσης στη Λαμία.

Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Πρόνοιας Στερεάς Ελλάδας(στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Δομοκού και είναι Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνος του Οικοτροφείου Νόσου Alzheimer και συναφών παθήσεων στη Στυλίδα,σε συνεργασία με το φιλανθρωπικό οργανισμό ‘Αποστολή’και την Ιερά Μητρόπολη Φθιώτιδας. Ο ιατρός παρέχει υπηρεσίες σε όλο το φάσμα της Γενικής Ψυχιατρικής(αγχώδεις διαταραχές,συναισθηματικές διαταραχές,ψυχώσεις,σωματόμορφες διαταραχές,ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων,burnout/επαγγελματική εξουθένωση,άνοιες,επίμονες διαταραχές πόνου,διαταραχές προσωπικότητας,σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργίες,μετατραυματικές διαταραχές). Τα ενδιαφέροντά του κινούνται,επιπλέον,,γύρω από τις Υπαρξιακές προσεγγίσεις,τις σχέσεις Φιλοσοφίας-Ψυχιατρικής ενώ έχει ιδιαίτερη αφοσίωση στη συνομιλία της Ψυχιατρικής με άλλα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά πεδία(Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη,Φυσικές Επιστήμες,Ανθρωπιστικές και Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες). Θεραπευτικά,προτιμά και είναι αφοσιωμένος σε ταχείες,επιστημονικά ακριβείς,πραγματιστικές παρεμβάσεις στο άτομο ή στο σύστημά του,επιδιώκοντας την αμεσότερη δυνατή ανάκτηση της λειτουργικότητας.Το θεραπευτικό μείγμα φαρμακευτικής παρακολούθησης και ψυχοθεραπευτικών τομών,βελτιστοποιείται μέσω της ενεργητικής ακρόασης  του θεραπευομένου και της σταθερής,ανθρώπινης σύνδεσης.

Apostolikas Apostolos is a Psychiatrist who maintains private practices in Trikala and Karditsa. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) in 1998 as a Military Physician and in the same year obtained his degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In 2007, he completed his Psychiatry Residency at the 401 Military Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Subsequently, in 2009, he was awarded the title of Doctor of Medicine by the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. Finally, the physician is specialized in Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (STAPP) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Asomatou Arezina MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2006 with a grade of Very Good. She also holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Athens with a thesis on "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders," awarded with distinction. She completed her Psychiatry residency at the Athens Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" in 2016 and subsequently worked as an assistant Psychiatrist at the Kallithea Health Center. From 2018 to 2025, she worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Argolis General Hospital - Argos Nursing Unit, where she held the position of Consultant Psychiatrist B'. She has gained valuable experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of mental disorders, both at the primary healthcare level and in inpatient hospital care. She has attended seminars on psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approaches. Finally, Dr. Arezina has participated in numerous psychiatric conferences and has published papers in Greek and international conferences and journals.

Athina Zaxou is a Neurologist, maintaining a private practice in Ilisia and working as a Neurologist at HYGEIA Hospital. Since 2018, she has also been a scientific collaborator at the Special Clinic for "Vertigo and Balance Disorders" and at the Clinic for the treatment of disorders with botulinum toxin injections of the First Neurology Department of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and at the Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She completed her post-graduate training in the field of "Balance and Eye Movement Disorders" at the Neuro-otology Unit, Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, under a scholarship from the Hellenic Neurological Society. Finally, Dr. Zaxou is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Hellenic Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.

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.