Health professionals for Diabetes in Central Greece

Zormpas Vasileios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nafpaktos. He studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and subsequently served as a rural service physician at the General Hospital of Messolonghi - Health Center of Nafpaktos - Regional Clinic of Platanos. He specialized in Pathology at the University General Hospital of Patras and received further training in Clinical Hepatology following participation in the 16th school of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver.

Welcome.

As the founder and lead physician of a private practice, my goal is to provide comprehensive medical care that combines rigorous scientific evidence with a patient-centered approach.

Education & Specialization: I am a member of the Swiss Medical Association and a graduate of Medicine with a Master of Science (MSc) in Social-Preventive Medicine and Quality in Healthcare from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My clinical experience is multidimensional, having served in critical departments such as Internal Medicine, High Dependency Units (HDU), COVID-19 wards, and Emergency Departments (ER). Additionally, I hold International Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) in the USA.

Clinical Focus: Respiratory & Urinary Tract Infections, Metabolic Diseases & Obesity:

With extensive experience in treating obesity, I specialize in the management of patients with cardiometabolic risk factors. At our practice, we treat cases of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, as well as urinary tract infections. We also manage patients across the full spectrum of cardiometabolic diseases and Chronic Condition Management, including: Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol Levels), Obesity. We offer personalized treatment plans that target the root of metabolic disorders, based on scientific evidence and a patient-centered approach.

Scientific Work & International Recognition: My commitment to medical science is reflected in my active participation in the international research community:

·       Medical Associations: Member of the Hellenic Medical Association, the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and a member of the Swiss Medical Association (MEBEKO).

·       Research Activity: Author of over 60 publications and presentations at top-tier conferences, including the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM).

·       Collaborations: Scientific Collaborator for the international AlliGatOr study (appendectomy outcomes) and Guest Editor for the American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research.

Nteli Spyridoula is a Dietitian - Nutritionist licensed to practice and operates a dietetics office in Lamia.

She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University (IHU) and has completed the postgraduate program titled "Food, Nutrition, and Microbiome" at the School of Medicine of Democritus University of Thrace.

She holds a Master Practitioner diploma in Eating Disorders and Obesity for the treatment and management of eating disorders and obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders of the United Kingdom and the Hellenic Centre for Eating Disorder Treatment. Additionally, she is certified as a specialist in sports nutrition.

She completed her internship at the General Hospital of Lamia, where, as a trainee Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, she was responsible for designing daily diets for patients in various hospital clinics.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists and regularly participates in seminars and scientific conferences, aiming for continuous professional development and staying informed about advancements in her field.

Sali Ioanna MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist - Sports Dietitian and operates a dietetic office in Chalkida. She holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University and a postgraduate degree from Harokopio University. She is currently a Scientific Collaborator at Harokopio University and participates in the "National Action Against Childhood Obesity", a program of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF. She has experience with a wide range of cases, focusing on clinical nutrition (diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, etc.) and sports nutrition in both adults and children. Additionally, she provides personalized nutrition plans for breastfeeding women, pregnant women, and individuals with eating disorders. Her goal is to promote lifestyle changes, the adoption of healthy habits without deprivation, and the improvement of individuals' relationship with food. She regularly participates in nutrition conferences and seminars and frequently speaks on nutrition topics in schools and sports teams.

Ο Τσιτσιμπής Αναστάσης MD, MSc είναι Στρατιωτικός ιατρός - Ενδοκρινολόγος, επιμελητής του ενδοκρινολογικού τμήματος του 401 ΓΣΝΑ, υπηρετεί στο Επίλεκτο Τμήμα Αλεξιπτωτιστών των Ειδικών Δυνάμεων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην πόλη της Λαμίας.

Αποφοίτησε από την Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) και την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Ενδοκρινολογίας στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ερυθρός Σταυρός «Κοργιαλένειο–Μπενάκειο».  Κατά την διάρκεια της ειδικότητας διακρίθηκε με το Ά Βραβείο σε Πανελλήνιο διαγωνισμό για ειδικευόμενους ενδοκρινολογίας.

Τιμήθηκε από την Ελληνική Ενδοκρινολογική Εταιρεία με υποτροφία και εκπαιδεύτηκε στον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη και την παχυσαρκία στο Harvard University, Joslin Diabetes Center , ένα από τα κορυφαία κέντρα παγκοσμίως στον τομέα του διαβήτη.

Επιπλέον, κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα (MSc), με άριστα, στην Υπολογιστική Ιατρική και Βιοπληροφορική από το Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, έχοντας ερευνητικό έργο πάνω στις «Ενδοκρινικές ανεπιθύμητες ενέργειες της ανοσοθεραπείας στον καρκίνο», που είναι από τις πιο σύγχρονες και απαιτητικές κατευθύνσεις της Ιατρικής σήμερα.

Στην καθημερινή κλινική πράξη δίνει έμφαση στην ολιστική προσέγγιση, στην εξατομίκευση της θεραπείας, την αναλυτική ενημέρωση του ασθενούς και τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς περιβάλλοντος συνεργασίας. Στόχος του είναι η ουσιαστική βελτίωση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής κάθε ασθενούς, μέσα από σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές επιλογές και συνεχή επιστημονική ενημέρωση.

Kyriakos K. Trigkidis, MD, MSc is an Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine specialist practising at his private Office in the city of Chalkida, Evia and in the city of Agios Stefanos, Attica (within the premises of "Medica' Medical Centre).

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed, in the same Faculty, the post-graduate programme on the field of Resuscitation receiving a Master in Science (MSc) Degree. He is currently preparing his Doctoral Thesis on the subject of ultrasound assessment of hemodynamic status of Intensive Care Unit patients. He has contributed to the scientific literature by publishing articles in peer-reviewed, high-profile journals and by presenting his work in international conferences (ISICEM, ESICM).

Dr. Trigkidis completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine and further specialised in Intensive Care Medicine in "Evangelismos" General Hospital of Athens, one of the most prestigious hospitals of the greek Capital. He is registered with the UK General Medical Council as a specialist in General Internal Medicine, having worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal London Hospital and in the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen's Hospital in London, UK.

Currently, apart from private practice, he is employed as an Intensive Care Medicine specialist in the Intensive Care Unit of Athens Medical Centre.