Health professionals for Smoking cessation

Valsamidou Foteini is a General and Homeopathic physician with private practices in Glyfada and Pangrati. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma from the International Academy of Homeopathy. She specialized in general medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio - Benakeio" and at the Markopoulo Health Center. The doctor provides individualized treatment for each case using classical homeopathy. In her private practice, she treats conditions such as allergic diseases, constipation, dysmenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, headaches, menstrual problems, irritable bowel syndrome, and psoriasis.

Aivazidou Kalliopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Systemic Family Therapy. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology from the same university. Previously, she has also worked as a Kindergarten Teacher, as her first cycle of studies was in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the University of Thessaly. Both of her professional focuses center on children. Having attended relevant postgraduate programs and conferences, as well as having worked with children, she undertakes the conduct of counseling sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling and Family Psychotherapy.

Aggeletopoulou Xrysi is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist, Pulmonology Director at the Athens Medical Center - Palaio Faliro Clinic, with a private practice in Palaio Faliro. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and trained in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, Dr. Aggeletopoulou has extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the full spectrum of pulmonary diseases. As Pulmonology Director at the Athens Medical Center - Palaio Faliro Clinic, she has performed a large number of diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopies as well as multiparametric sleep studies. In her private practice, in addition to clinical examination, she conducts full spirometric testing, oximetry, and assists patients in smoking cessation through a specialized program. Finally, Dr. Aggeletopoulou is a member of the European Respiratory Society and the Hellenic Pulmonology Society.

Nektarios Oikonomou is a Psychologist with private practice offices in Markopoulo and Porto Rafti. He graduated from the Department of Psychology at UCLAN University (2017-2021) and has enhanced his knowledge with specialized studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions, Sports Psychology, and Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families), strengthening his ability to approach psychological issues from multiple dimensions.

Professionally, he maintains private practice offices in Markopoulo and Porto Rafti, offering psychotherapy services, addiction treatment, psychological support, and counseling.

He is also active as a sports psychologist with PAO Kalyvia (2024-present), where, combined with his status as a final-year student at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA), he employs a comprehensive scientific approach that links mental empowerment with physical performance, supporting athletes in enhancing mental resilience and competitive performance.

Additionally, he has collaborated as an addiction counselor at KETHEA DIAVASI (2020-2021). In the field of addictions, he integrates his scientific training with profound experiential understanding of addiction and recovery mechanisms, which enhances empathy and the effectiveness of the therapeutic approach.

Maria Kyriakidi is a Psychologist MSc, licensed to practice and a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, primarily operating in central Athens. Her first degree was in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Utilizing interdisciplinary thinking to understand human behavior and learning, she realized her interest focuses on the ways people perceive, feel, learn, and interact. This pursuit led her to dedicate herself to studies in the field of Psychology. She graduated with honors from the University of East London and completed the Master's Program in "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at the European University of Cyprus. She has completed an internship at the Pediatric Medical Center of Pallini at Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens and volunteered at the Shelter for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees "Estia" of the NGO Apostoli. She has undergone further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.) working with adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS). She maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area of Athens, providing psychological support, psychotherapy, and counseling individually to adults, children, and adolescents both in-person and remotely, depending on the availability of the client. Since November 2025, she has been a psychologist at the 2nd KEDASY B' Athens, conducting assessment and support for students.

Giannopoulou Dimitra is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private pulmonology clinic in Peristeri. She holds a Medical Degree from the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with an international diploma in Medical Acupuncture. The physician is specialized in medical acupuncture for smoking cessation, asthma, COPD, pain, chemotherapy side effects, weight loss, allergies, and electroacupuncture. Additionally, her research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial asthma - COPD, and chemotherapy regimens for the lung. Alongside her private practice, Giannopoulou Dimitra serves as a Senior Registrar in the 1st Oncology Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Acupuncture Society of Greece, the European Society for Medical Oncology, the European Respiratory Society, the Delphic Society, and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Marinos Stamatios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculologist with a private practice in Glyfada (within the BIOCARE diagnostic center). He is a graduate of the Medical School and has completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Thoracic Oncology. After graduation and the completion of his mandatory rural service, he specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio." Subsequently, he obtained the medical specialty title in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis from the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio," acquiring extensive clinical experience in pulmonary diseases and tuberculosis. During his professional career, he served as a Registrar at the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio," the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio," and the General Hospital of Argolida. Additionally, he maintained private practices in Zurich, Switzerland, and in Kallithea, and continues to collaborate with public and private healthcare sectors. The doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens (ISA) and the Medical Association of Zurich and is committed to informing his patients through the articles he publishes. In his practice, in a friendly and warm environment, fully equipped, he offers a wide range of medical services in the field of Pulmonology and Tuberculology.

Psatha Aggeliki is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Volos. She holds a PhD from the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the University Hospital of Larissa and has extensive experience in managing chronic respiratory diseases, pleural conditions, as well as smoking cessation. Furthermore, the doctor is affiliated with the private clinic "ANASSA" and is a lecturer in the postgraduate program "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" at the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University.

Tsoureka Eudoksia is a Psychotherapist specializing in dance therapy and has maintained a practice in Thessaloniki since 2023. She also provides online sessions for Greeks living abroad. Her initial studies were in the Natural Sciences, focusing on Mathematics and Physical Optics. From an early stage, she developed a strong interest in human behavior and the emotional world. Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in Special Education and is actively involved as a volunteer in the field of disability. She deeply believes that bodily expression can often serve as a more immediate, authentic, and unimpeachable means of communication compared to verbal language. Her philosophy is based on empowering the positive characteristics of the individual and diminishing negative beliefs. She engages in the constructive expression of emotions and thoughts through techniques such as dance therapy, art therapy, and hypnotherapy.

Glynos Konstantinos is Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis specialist in the private sector running his pulmonological office since 2015 in Nea Smyrne. He works as a medical advisor/manager and currently as Real-World Evidence (RWE) lead in GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Since 2015, he has been working as medical advisor in the Respi department, for the Ellipta products (Relvar, Incruse, Anoro) and Nucala. Also he has been challenged in managing and couching MSL. His work has been recognized in GSK for the high accountability and teamwork in designing and executing customer centric solutions to overcome challenges and create new opportunities, especially in the era of Evidence Generation, conducting ISSs in Greece and designed, initiated and reviewed a GSK sponsored study titled “RElight” in collaboration with Greek the Hellenic Thoracic Society and also designed and initiated a European collaboration in evidence generation for patients with nasal polyps and asthma (“RESPONSE” and “MEPOLYP”). Previously, he has been working as a clinical consultant in the Intensive Care Unit of "Evangelismos" hospital, and as a post doc-research associate at the University Hospital of Ghent-Belgium and in the laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology of the University of Patras Pharmaceutical Division. His research work, focused on pathophysiology/molecular biology in obstructive airways disease (asthma and COPD), lung injury and sepsis, published in international peer-reviewed journals and awarded by the Greek and European Respiratory Society.

Anastasakos Vasilis is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Pavia in Italy and specializes in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He specialized in Pulmonology at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria" and the Athens Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas," and has expertise in EBUS and interventional bronchoscopy. Furthermore, the doctor has served as a scientific collaborator at the 3rd Pulmonology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria" and regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development.

The Euiasis Medical Acupuncture Center is located in Marousi. The Scientific Director of the Euiasis Medical Center is Dr. Christina Efthymiou MD, MSc, Med. Ac, who is an Otolaryngology Surgeon, Neuro-otologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with postgraduate studies in neurosurgery, autoimmune inflammatory diseases, topographic and functional neuroanatomy, nervous system syndromes, neocortical brain diseases, investigation of consciousness disorders, ankylosing spondylitis, enteropathic arthritides, and musculoskeletal problems. She has been trained at the Acuscience School of Medical Acupuncture and holds a Diploma in "Acupuncture in Pain Therapy and Obesity" from Professor Zhong Qiangwei of Tianjin University, Beijing. She is a specialist in Medical Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Biomedical Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Auricular Neuromodulation, Abdominal Acupuncture, and Laser LLLT Acupuncture. The goal of the Euiasis Medical Center is the longevity of the individual as well as ensuring a high quality of life. The holistic therapeutic approach for every condition troubling you finds its solution in medical acupuncture. Each person is a unique spiritual, mental, and physical entity and must be treated as such. At Euiasis, according to the decision (574/A4/1191/21-2-1980) (Y7/oik/4270/25-6-96) of the Ministry of Health, a holistic medical acupuncture center operates.

Papadopoulos Andreas is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Evosmos. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed training in child psychology. Specifically, he holds a certification in learning disabilities, has specialized in Child Psychology, and has undertaken postgraduate training in Child Development. Throughout his career, he has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the 1st Neurology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, at the "Together for Children" Association, at the Raphael Medical Centre Rehabilitation Clinic, as well as at the "Day Center," where he worked with children and adults with autism. Additionally, at the Center for Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support of Special Educational Needs (KEDDY) in Samos, he was involved in assessing the cognitive and functional abilities of children, utilizing the WISC psychometric tool. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has numerous participations in conferences and seminars.

Patentalakis Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Paiania. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. His doctoral thesis focused on the overlap syndrome of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and asthma, and he has experience in interventional pulmonology (bronchoscopies), sleep studies, and respiratory function testing (spirometry). Dr. Patentalakis completed his specialization at the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and has served as an attending physician at the Therapeutic Center of Athens "White Cross," while also working at the Smoking Cessation Clinic of the Evgenidio Hospital. Furthermore, he has published numerous research papers in conferences and journals both in Greece and internationally. His private practice offers a wide range of services, including respiratory function testing (spirometry), among others.