Health professionals for Diabetes near Charilaou

Stauraki Nikoleta is a Dietitian-Nutritionist with a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (A.T.E.I.TH.). She obtained her Master's Degree specializing in Clinical Dietetics. She has specialized in the nutritional management of various diseases related to cancer. Additionally, she has expertise in Cardiovascular Diseases and the Mediterranean Diet (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), as well as in sports nutrition (Specialist in sports nutrition under the auspices of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, ISSN). The dietitian has received further training in the management of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, emotional overeating, etc.) and obesity, as well as in the nutritional management and treatment of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome through the FODMAP diet. In her private practice, she provides individualized nutrition programs and is specialized in sports nutrition, clinical dietetics, obesity, and metabolism.

Ms. Fotiadou Elisavet is an Endocrinologist and maintains her private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a Medical Degree from the School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed postgraduate studies at the University of Patras. As a resident physician, she trained at the University Endocrinology Clinic of Ruhr-Universität Bochum and subsequently worked as an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist at the Medicover Charlottenburg-Endocrinology Center in Berlin. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Poikilidou Maria, Pathologist - Hypertension Specialist, welcomes you to her private practice, a modern and excellently equipped facility located in the center of Thessaloniki. Dr. Poikilidou specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou" and holds the title of Clinical Hypertension Specialist from the European Society of Hypertension. She has extensive experience in the investigation and treatment of secondary forms of hypertension and hypertension in special populations such as hypertension during pregnancy, diabetes, and renal failure, and is equipped with a certified 24-hour blood pressure monitoring device. She also performs body composition analysis and basal metabolic rate measurement for the appropriate management of obesity with the necessary medical guidance. Poikilidou Maria – Pathologist stays updated with current medical developments by participating in national and international conferences.

Ariadni Kozyraki is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the endocrinology outpatient clinic at T.Y.P.E.T. (Health Fund for National Bank Employees). She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and is a candidate for the English-taught postgraduate diploma in Human Reproduction from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund, and at the University Hospital Duisburg-Essen, EvK Herne in Germany. She has worked as a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the endocrinology-diabetology center of Dortmund MVZ Eberhard, as well as at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund. Additionally, she holds specializations related to her field, specifically in Osteoporosis Treatment, Lipidology, and Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands (including elastography).

Apostolova Elitsa is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She has completed advanced training at the Endocrinology Clinic of Yale University Hospital in the USA and studied for many years on a full scholarship, graduating with highest honors [Summa Cum Laude]. She has practiced endocrinology for over twenty years and has gained extensive clinical experience from thousands of clinical cases she has managed at Hippocrates Hospital of Thessaloniki, Diavalkaniko Thessaloniki, Yale University Hospital, as well as in her private practice, which has been operating since 2008. She specializes in endocrinopathies, thyroid disorders, and neuroendocrine diseases in adolescents and adults, Diabetes Mellitus (gestational and adult), menstrual disorders, metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis, among others. Finally, her clinic is equipped with a state-of-the-art color Doppler ultrasound machine.

Lazarou Lazaros MD is an Endocrinologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He specialized in endocrinology, diabetes mellitus, and metabolism at the General Hospitals of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and "Hippokration." He worked as a trainee endocrinologist in the endocrinology and diabetology department at Vrinnevisjukhuset, Norrköping, Sweden. The physician has extensive experience in managing patients with thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (gestational and adult), osteoporosis, and metabolic syndrome. In his private practice, there is the capability to perform thyroid ultrasound examination (when indicated), ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules, as well as the investigation of potential complications of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the physician has a particular interest in gynecological endocrinology, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne, and others), and menopause. Finally, due to his ongoing training, he has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad, presenting findings at many of these events.

Mousiolis Athanasios is an endocrinologist and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, holding a postgraduate diploma specializing in Clinical Diabetology. He also completed his residency in Endocrinology at AHEPA University General Hospital. He has participated in Greek and European conferences with research papers and has been involved in research protocols, contributing numerous articles to international journals. Lastly, he specializes in diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and gestational diabetes.

Kleitsas Aggelos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine – Diabetology and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. He studied at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He then completed his rural service at the Health Center of Nea Moudania, Chalkidiki, followed by a five-year specialty in Internal Medicine under distinguished physicians of the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of Agios Dimitrios Hospital in Thessaloniki. After obtaining his specialty, he trained in renal replacement therapy methods at the Nephrology Department of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki. Subsequently, upon starting his private practice, he concurrently worked at the Hemodialysis Unit of Galinos Clinic during the period 2003-2005. In mid-2003, he began working at the IKA polyclinic in the Votsi area of Thessaloniki. He served there for 11 consecutive years and was the head of the clinic for the last two years. His education was further enriched with a two-year specialization in the complex field of diabetes mellitus at Papageorgiou Hospital during 2005-2007. Subsequently, after collaborating with the Medical Diavalkaniko Center of Thessaloniki, he served for three years as Director and Scientific Supervisor of the Internal Medicine Department at THERMI Clinic.

Theodoridou Tzouli is an Endocrinologist – Diabetologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki.

Her primary focus is weight loss and metabolic health in individuals who are tired of diets and restrictions — but do not see results.

Her approach is based on identifying the underlying causes that block the body — hormonal, metabolic, nutritional, and lifestyle-related — and creating personalized strategies that lead to effective outcomes.

Medical Education & Experience

She graduated from the Medical School of the State Academy of Saint Petersburg.

She has trained and worked in major hospitals in Thessaloniki (AHEPA, Papageorgiou, Theageneio, Agios Pavlos), gaining significant clinical experience across the full spectrum of endocrinology and metabolic diseases.

She combines contemporary endocrinology with nutrition (holder of a Nutritionist diploma).

Areas of Expertise

• Weight loss & metabolic balancing

• Thyroid disorders & ultrasound

• Diabetes mellitus & metabolic syndrome

• Hormonal disorders & women's health (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause)

Her practice provides comprehensive medical assessment, enabling each patient to gain a clear understanding of their body and receive a targeted plan from the very first visit.

She caters to those who want to understand their body, invest in their health, and achieve lasting change.