Health professionals for Diet and nutrition near Kifisia

Thomopoulou Aleksia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who operates two private dietetic clinics, located in the Marousi area and Neos Psychiko. She completed a postgraduate program in International and Public Health and Nutritional Program Design at the University of Westminster in London, having previously studied at the Department of Nutrition of the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Her extensive professional experience is noteworthy, as she has worked as a Dietitian in hospitals, companies, medical centers, and associations across Greece. Specifically, she was employed in the Oncology Department of the Medical School of Athens at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," where she specialized in the nutritional support of patients with neoplastic diseases. Additionally, she collaborated with the Home Care company “Medella” as a Scientific Advisor on issues related to cancer and the nutritional support of oncology patients. Simultaneously, she voluntarily provided her services as a Dietitian for the Hellenic Society of Palliative and Symptomatic Care for Cancer Patients (PARI.SY.A.) and the cancer patients’ association "K.E.F.I." Finally, she has been a collaborator of the Gastroenterology Department of the Athens Medical Center and the "THORAX" Institute. Throughout her career, she has participated in conferences—many of which she has addressed as a speaker—focusing on the nutrition of oncology patients.

Andreas Thomopoulos is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Attica "Amalia Fleming," in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital "Elena Venizelou," and in Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Endocrinology and Diabetology Department of the Regional General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he specialized in ultrasound imaging of endocrine glands at the Radiology Department of the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxas." He is the head of the Endocrinology Department at the Bioclinic of Athens and has served as the head of the Endocrinology - Diabetology Department at IKA Marousi. He regularly attends numerous postgraduate seminars and conferences as part of his continuous education and has published papers in both Greek and international scientific journals. He is a member of European and Greek associations, as well as scientific societies.

Maria Giannakou is an Endocrinologist and operates a private practice in Vrilissia. She specializes in Diabetes and Metabolism and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her doctoral thesis focused on chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and the nutritional and oxidative factors influencing its progression. She has extensive experience in university and hospital settings, having trained at the Center of Expertise for Rare Endocrine Diseases of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," as well as in the 1st Oncology Clinic of the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi." Currently, she is a consulting endocrinologist at the Endocrinology Unit of the University of Athens and at Medifirst in Marousi. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, and the Endocrinological Society, remaining actively informed of scientific developments in her field.

Segredou Markella is a Rehabilitation Physician with specialized training in the application of Medical Acupuncture. She is an instructor at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center and the Acupuncture Program of the University of West Attica for healthcare professionals. Since 2006, she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society. Additionally, she has received training in the diagnosis and management of chronic pain in Milan, Italy (4th Montescano EFIC School), and has completed the Continuing Education Program in Algology offered by the Hellenic Algology Society - EFIC, as well as participated in the activities of the Pain Management Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada. She completed her medical specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Attikon General Hospital of Attica KAT. She was trained in acupuncture application at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center (2002 - 2004) and subsequently at the International University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing (2005 and 2007), and has been involved with Medical Acupuncture since 2002. Notably, she played a decisive role in the establishment, organization, and operation of the outpatient pain clinic and its management with acupuncture and other methods at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of the Attikon General Hospital of Attica KAT. Finally, she has participated in numerous conferences and workshops, delivering lectures focusing on pain and its management as well as the role of Medical Acupuncture in broader medical issues.

Grigoriou Vasiliki (Valia) is a Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, a graduate of Harokopio University and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Glasgow. She operates private practices in Kolonaki and Thrakomakedones and directs the Model Dietetic Center "Nutricenter". She is the scientific head of nutrition at the 4th Oncology Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital and an external collaborator at Hygeia Hospital, specializing in oncological nutrition (gastrointestinal, lung, gynecological cancers) and reconstructive cases. She also has significant experience in bariatric cases, having collaborated with distinguished physicians such as Surgeon Konstantinos Albanopoulos and Plastic Surgeon Nektarios Ntountoulakis. Since early 2025, she has been active in the field of sports nutrition, supporting the Hellenic Olympic Rowing Federation. Additionally, she conducts nutrition seminars for employees at companies such as Nutricia, Danaos Shipping, Inditex, etc. Moreover, the specialist has extensive teaching experience, having worked for years in public and private IEKs (Institutes of Vocational Training). Finally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians, actively participates in conferences, and is involved in print and electronic media, promoting the science of Nutrition with scientific credibility.  

Spyropoulos Xaralampos is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. Additionally, he is the Director of the 3rd Surgical Clinic at Metropolitan General and a National Trauma Trainer in Greece and Cyprus, certified by the American College of Surgeons. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specialized in General Surgery at the University Hospital of Patras, and further specialized in minimally invasive management of emergency surgical pathologies at the I.R.C.A.D - E.I.T.S. Laparoscopic Surgery Center in Strasbourg, France. Subsequently, he received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery of the upper gastrointestinal system and laparoscopic bariatric surgery at the DRK - Krankenhaus - Clementinenhaus hospital in Hanover, Germany. Moreover, he completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Laboratory Specialties at the University of Patras. Furthermore, he has worked as a General Surgeon at the "Eugenideio" Therapeutic Center, the "Rea" General Clinic, the University Hospital of Patras, and Stepping Hill Hospital in the United Kingdom. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, the Hellenic Breast Surgery Society, and the Hellenic Society for the Application of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.

Papadopoulos Dimitrios is an Anesthesiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a Private Pain Clinic in Acharnes. He graduated from the Medical School of Varna and specialized in Anesthesiology at the "Konstantopouleio" General Hospital (Agia Olga). He trained at the Pain & Palliative Care Clinic at the General Oncology Hospital “Agioi Anargyroi” and holds a Certificate of Attendance from Continuing Education Seminars in Algology (SEΑ). He holds an Acupuncture Diploma from the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience (2009 - 2011). He has served as an Anesthesiologist at the UHB Trust in the United Kingdom and as an Assistant Consultant Anesthesiologist B’ at the General Hospital of Samos. As part of his continuous professional development, he participates in numerous conferences and seminars in Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Greece and abroad, as well as in Auricular Acupuncture - Auricular Neuromodulation with Prof. Bazzoni.

Η Κορίνα Πασχαλίδου είναι Κλινική Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και διατηρεί το Διαιτολογικό Γραφείο Clinimed Nutrition στο Μαρούσι. Είναι απόφοιτη του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου με Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και ειδίκευση στην Κλινική - Ιατρική Διατροφή. Στην πτυχιακή της εργασία μελέτησε τη γενετική προδιάθεση της παχυσαρκίας και το ρόλο της φυσικής δραστηριότητας, συμμετέχοντας ως ερευνήτρια στη μελέτη NAFLD. Στα πλαίσια του μεταπτυχιακού της, ασχολήθηκε με τη δυσθρεψία σε ασθενείς με κίρρωση του ήπατος, σε συνεργασία με το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης "Ιπποκράτειο". Έχει ειδικευθεί, μέσω του κέντρου διά βίου μάθησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στις Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής και στο Health Coaching για επαγγελματίες υγείας. Το έντονο ενδιαφέρον της για τη Διατροφογενετική (διατροφή βασισμένη στο γενετικό υλικό DNA) την ώθησε στο να λάβει πιστοποίηση από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), πάνω στις Εφαρμογές της Γενετικής στη Διατροφή Ακριβείας. Πραγματοποιεί ομιλίες σε αθλητικούς συλλόγους και σχολεία και διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε δεκάδες περιστατικά κλινικής διατροφής και διαχείρισης βάρους. Ενημερώνεται συνεχώς για τα νεότερα επιστημονικά δεδομένα στον κλάδο της διαιτολογίας - διατροφής.

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.

Dr Anamaterou Xrysanthi is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, PhD graduate from the University of Heidelberg in Germany, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialization in Endocrinology and Diabetology at the University Hospital of Heidelberg in Germany. She has worked as an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist in a private polyclinic in Frankfurt, Germany, and has served as an endocrinology registrar at the University Hospital of Heidelberg. She specializes in thyroid gland disorders and has particular expertise in the management of thyroid cancer and other endocrine tumors (adrenal glands, pituitary gland, neuroendocrine tumors, endocrine syndromes). Additionally, she has experience in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic disorders. Due to her doctoral dissertation, she specializes in parathyroid gland diseases (calcium and vitamin D metabolism) and osteoporosis.

Georgioudaki Natasa is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied "Dietetics - Nutrition Science" at Harokopio University of Athens. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued a master's degree in "Applied Nutrition - Dietetics," specializing in "Nutrition and Exercise." Simultaneously, she completed her internship at major hospitals in Attica, such as the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," "G. Gennimatas" Hospital, and the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," thereby gaining exposure to a broad range of clinical cases. She has experience collaborating with leading companies, scientific teams, and organizations in the health and wellness sector, as well as working with individuals seeking to improve their quality of life. She specializes in modern techniques and counseling for weight management in children, adolescents, and adults; nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause; eating disorders; health, wellness, exercise, and longevity coaching; nutritional management of allergies and intolerances; gastrointestinal diseases, particularly irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux; dyslipidemias; high blood sugar and insulin resistance; hypertension; and metabolic syndrome.

Anastasia Skliva is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in psychology from the Metropolitan College, has been trained in counseling psychotherapy at the Universal Training lifelong learning center, and specializes in systemic psychotherapy through her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience managing mental health issues through counseling programs as well as her involvement with the NGO IASIS. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and couples facing difficulties, and also conducts parent counseling sessions. Sessions are held either in person or online.

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.

Giannis Papatheodorou is a Pathologist who maintains private clinics in Neo Irakleio and Acharnes. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Craiova and specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and the 1st Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," with clinical expertise in infections. He is a consulting physician for Eurodiet and participates in numerous medical conferences in Greece and abroad. He has co-authored, together with his microbiologist physician wife, the book "The Interpretation of Microbiological Tests." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Gerontological & Geriatric Society, and the Hellenic Society for the Study & Research of Aging.

Η Μαρκούση Μαριέττα είναι Κλινική Διαιτολόγος-Διατροφολόγος, απόφοιτη του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Αθλητική Διατροφή. Ασκεί το επάγγελμα του διατροφολόγου για τουλάχιστον 16 έτη. Από το 2013 διατηρεί διαιτολογική μονάδα στη περιοχή της Νέας Ερυθραίας ενώ από το 2020 διατηρεί ακόμα μία στην περιοχή της Νέας Φιλαδέλφειας.

Κατά την πρακτική της άσκηση, παρείχε διαιτολογική υποστήριξη σε πολλά δημόσια νοσοκομεία της Αττικής ενώ έχει εργασθεί και εθελοντικά με το νοσοκομείο «Ερυθρός Σταυρός», στην Ενδοκρινολογική Κλινική, στο τμήμα Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη & Παχυσαρκίας, στα πρώτα χρόνια της επαγγελματικής της καριέρας. Έκτοτε, έχει συνεργασθεί ως υπεύθυνη διαιτολόγος σε Ιδιωτικά γραφεία της Αθήνας. Το 2013 ίδρυσε το πρώτο διαιτολογικό της γραφείο στην περιοχή της Νέας Ερυθραίας ενώ το 2020 εγκαινιάστηκε η λειτουργία του γραφείου στη Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια.

Στην πολυετή πορεία της έχει συνεργασθεί με πολλούς elite αθλητές διαφόρων Εθνικών ομάδων και αθλημάτων (ενόργανη γυμναστική, ρυθμική γυμναστική, στίβος, επαγγελματικό μπαλέτο/ επαγγελματικός χορός, δρομείς μεγάλων αποστάσεων, καταδύσεις, κολύμβηση, καράτε, ποδόσφαιρο). Έχει συμβάλλει στην βελτίωση διατροφικών συνηθειών και της σχέσης του ανθρώπου με τη τροφή και το σώμα του (mindfulness). Με μεγάλη αποτελεσματικότητα, σε πλήθος ασθενών, συνεισέφερε στην βελτίωση κλινικών δεικτών. Ως προς τα περιστατικά με διαταραχές λήψης τροφής (ψυχογενή ανορεξία, ψυχογενή βουλιμία, υπερφαγία) εφαρμόζει τεχνικές διατροφικής συμβουλευτικής (γνωσιακή συμπεριφορική) προκειμένου να επιτυγχάνεται η έννοια της ισορροπημένης διατροφής βιωματικά! Άξονας του επαγγελματισμού της είναι η εξατομίκευση!

Τα γραφεία πλαισιώνονται και από άρτια καταρτισμένους συνεργάτες, πτυχιούχους Κλινικούς Διαιτολόγους- Διατροφολόγους του Χαροκοπείου Παανεπιστημίου. Μιας και η επιστήμη της διατροφής είναι μια συνεχώς εξελισσόμενη και ερευνητικά επικαιροποιημένη επιστήμη τόσο η ίδια όσο και οι συνεργάτες της φροντίζουν να επιμορφώνονται διαρκώς μέσα από μετεκπαιδεύσεις, συνέδρια και ομιλίες προκειμένου να παρακολουθούν όλα τα νέα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.