Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Swallowing disorders - dysphagia

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Silvestros Mpoukouvalas is an Otorhinolaryngologist, scientific collaborator at METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova in Romania. He worked as a General Surgery Resident at the University Surgical Department (Endocrine Glands) at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Clinic Taxiarchai. Furthermore, he served as an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and as an Otorhinolaryngologist in the Neuro-otology - Nasal Surgery Department of the same hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngology. Notably, he specializes in allergology, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, functional rhinoplasty, as well as otology and audiology.

Alatzidou Zinovia MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a postgraduate degree in Voice Pathology from the University of London (UCL) and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Alatzidou is specialized in Phoniatrics and Voice Surgery and works as a Consultant at the Otolaryngology Clinic for Head and Neck Surgery at "Hygeia" Hospital. Her private practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and provides high-level services for the diagnosis and treatment of all otolaryngological diseases and head and neck disorders. She has particular expertise in microlaryngeal surgery as well as endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery. Additionally, Dr. Alatzidou offers otolaryngological examinations for children. She frequently participates in scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad and has numerous scientific publications and papers; she is also a member of the British Voice Association.

Dr. Kiousis Nikolaos, MD, MSc, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Cholargos, Attica. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Global Health and Disaster Medicine. He began his specialization in the Otolaryngology Department of the "P & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital and completed his training at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he gained extensive experience in managing cases across the full spectrum of his specialty. He has participated in international and national conferences and seminars and serves as an instructor in the annual surgical bone excavation seminar organized by the ENT clinic of Evangelismos. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Gkotsis Antonios is a Military Physician, Otolaryngology Surgeon, and maintains his private clinic in Gkyzi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military School of Officer Corps (SSAS). He specialized in Otolaryngology at the 251 General Air Force Hospital as well as in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He underwent further training in "Rhinology-Endoscopic Sinus Surgery" at the 2nd Otolaryngology University Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," and within the framework of this specialization, he attended the 13th International Training Course on Endoscopic and Microscopic Sinus Surgery, Campus Marburg, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Marburg, Germany, as well as the 51st Graz Course on FESS / Rhinosurgery and Basics of Septo-Rhinoplasty in Graz, Austria. He holds a Master of Science degree in Audiology - Neurotology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2015, he has been working as an Attending Physician at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital with extensive surgical and clinical experience. He has participated in numerous Air Force missions within the framework of Social Medicine as well as in missions abroad. In his private clinic, he manages a wide variety of cases, combining his thorough scientific knowledge with many years of clinical experience and professionalism.

O Κάτσενος Κωνσταντίνος είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Ιωάννινα.Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων μετά από Πανελλήνιες εισαγωγικές εξετάσεις (1994-2000). Διορίστηκε ως αγροτικός Ιατρός στο ΠΙ Δροσοπηγής Ιωαννίνων του Κέντρου Υγείας Κόνιτσας όπου παρέμεινε με παράταση 18 μήνες εκπληρώνοντας την υποχρεωτική υπηρεσία υπαίθρου.Το 2002 διορίστηκε ως ειδικευόμενος στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Ιωαννίνων εκπληρώνοντας τον χρόνο της γενικής χειρουργικής που απαιτείται για την ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Διορίστηκε για δεύτερη φορά ως αγροτικός Ιατρός θητείας στο ΠΙ Ροδαυγής Άρτας του ΚΥ Βουργαρελίου (2005-2006) και το 2007 διορίστηκε ως ειδικευόμενος ιατρός της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Ιωαννίνων από όπου έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Στη συνέχεια μετεκπαιδεύθηκε στο Παιδιατρικό Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Armand Trousseau στο Παρίσι στην Γαλλία όπου παρακολούθησε όλο το εύρος της σύγχρονης Ωτολαρυγγολογίας ( Κοχλιακά εμφυτεύματα, Ωτοχειρουργική, αποκατάσταση δυσπλαστικών πτερυγίων ωτών με μοσχεύματα χόνδρου πλευρών (Nagata), ωτοπλαστικές , κλπ).Διετέλεσε επίσης γραμματέας και πρόεδρος της φοιτητικής ομάδας εθελοντικής αιμοδοσίας (ΦΟΕΑ) του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και γραμματέας του Συλλόγου φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων.Συμμετείχε στην οργάνωση ως μέλος της επιτροπής του πρώτου Γαλλο-Ελληνικού διεθνούς συνεδρίου Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στην Κέρκυρα και ως ειδικός γραμματέας στην οργάνωση του δεύτερου Γαλλο-Ελληνικού διεθνούς συνεδρίου Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στη Λευκάδα.Είναι εκλεγμένος αντιπρόεδρος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Ιωαννίνων για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη τριετία.Τέλος,είναι μέλος πολλών Ελληνικών Επιστημονικών ΩΡΛ Εταιρειών και μέλος της Γαλλικής ΩΡΛ Eταιρείας ( Société française d’Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie de la Face et du Cou).

Koropouli Maria - Dimitra is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. She is a scientific collaborator and performs surgical procedures in major private clinics.

She specialized in general surgery and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and completed her Otolaryngology training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". She obtained her Otolaryngology specialty title in June 2018.

She has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in adults and children and is proficient in the use of the most advanced diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough examination of patients. She has been trained and has extensive surgical experience in all head and neck surgeries in adults and children. In her clinic, she manages cases covering the entire range of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Otolaryngology. It is noteworthy that she specializes in neuro-otology, audiology, and allergology, as well as functional rhinoplasty (nasal septum surgery) and tonsillectomy.

Dr. Vlaxou Ioanna is a private ENT specialist with a practice in Peristeri. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," including plastic surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" (Burn Unit). The clinic is equipped with all modern devices related to adult and pediatric otorhinolaryngological disorders. She collaborates with almost all major private hospitals and performs surgeries through private insurance providers.

Dr. Palios Theodoros is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bari in Italy, specializing in Otolaryngology. He is specialized in endoscopic examination of the nose and larynx, vertigo investigation, pediatric surgery, and hearing assessment from the neonatal period. He is an Associate of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and a former Consultant at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Since 2015, he has been responsible for the Adult and Pediatric ENT Outpatient Clinics at EYDAP and collaborates with renowned hospitals in the Attica region, such as Metropolitan, the Medical Center of Faliro - Marousi and Psychiko, the Hygeia Group, "Mitera," the Athens Clinic, and the Euroclinic. Throughout his professional career, he has managed a large number of children for surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, as well as monitoring and hearing assessment of children. In his modern and fully equipped clinic, all necessary examinations are provided, including comprehensive audiological evaluation, endoscopic examination, tympanogram, audiogram, and ear cleaning. Finally, Dr. Palios has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences as a speaker, maintaining continuous education and excellence in his field of specialization.

Vassos Georgios is an Otolaryngologist with private practices in Chalandri and Argyroupoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed his specialty training at multiple hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Penteli General Children's Hospital, Athens Naval Hospital, and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in London. He continues to serve as an external collaborator of the ENT Clinic at Guy's & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and as an ENT Consultant at NELTC in London. His goal is to provide the highest quality care for any pathology of the ear, nose, and throat and its management. Throughout his career, he has treated conditions involving the septum, olfactory disorders, nosebleeds, thyroid nodules, nasal septum deviation, snoring, chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, and nasal polyps. Additionally, he is affiliated with Bioclinic Athens, Mediterraneo Hospital, and Athens Clinic, and is a member and exclusive collaborator of the Harley Street Nose Clinic.

Gligoris Georgios is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) specializing in adult and pediatric patients and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lefkada and subsequently in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus “Agios Panteleimon.” Concurrently, he specialized in Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens “Agios Savvas” and in Microsurgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. Additionally, he attended postgraduate ENT courses at the 1st and 2nd University ENT Clinics at the General Hospital of Athens “Hippocrates,” and trained at the ENT Clinic of the Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Agia Olga.” During his 10 years of postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, Dr. Gligoris Georgios gained significant professional experience as an ENT Surgeon at Kettering General Hospital, John Radcliffe (Oxford University Hospitals), and Great Western Hospital, where he also served as an Accredited Educational Supervisor (responsible for the training and assessment of medical trainees). Furthermore, he participated in the training of medical students at the University of Leicester, and in the education of medical students and trainees at Oxford University Hospitals and the University of Bristol. With a commitment to continuing medical education, he has participated in numerous conferences, educational courses, workshops, as well as lectures and presentations in the United Kingdom. Finally, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the British Medical Association, the Piraeus Medical Association, ENT - UK, the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, the British Rhinological Society, and The Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Natsiopoulou Ourania, MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds the position of attending physician at the B’ ENT Clinic of the "Lefkos Stavros" hospital as well as the role of Scientific Collaborator at the A' University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained a postgraduate diploma specializing in Nasal, Skull Base & Facial Disorders. Her professional career includes training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at hospitals in England (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) and the USA (Johns Hopkins University Hospital). She began her residency in General Surgery at the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and in Otolaryngology at the Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Subsequently, she continued her specialty training in hospitals in Switzerland (Hôpital Intercantonal de la Broye, HFR Fribourg) and completed her Otolaryngology specialization at the A’ University ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". At her private practice, she manages the full spectrum of otolaryngological disorders in both children and adults. Finally, Dr. Natsiopoulou is a member of the Athens Medical Association and is fluent in Greek, English, French, and Greek Sign Language.

Georgios Xristopoulos is an Otolaryngologist with private practices in Koukaki and Argyroupoli. He was admitted to the Medical Department of the Military School of Officers of Corps (SSAS) and to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which he graduated with a Medical Degree and was commissioned as a Naval Medical Officer, Ensign, in the Hellenic Navy. After his maritime service on Hellenic Navy ships as a Medical Officer, he specialized in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University ENT Clinics of "Papageorgiou" Hospital in Thessaloniki and "Attikon" Hospital in Athens, where he was trained in a large number of cases and surgical procedures, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, thyroidectomies, salivary gland surgeries, rhinoplasties, septoplasties, etc. After obtaining his ENT specialization, he serves as a Consultant in the ENT Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens, where he undertakes patient care in the clinic and performs and participates in numerous surgical procedures in the field of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He has participated in specialized training concerning the management of nasal disorders (FESS - Endoscopic Sinus and Nasal Surgery) and surgical diseases of the ear. Finally, he has participated as a speaker and attendee in numerous seminars and conferences in his specialty and is an external collaborating surgeon at the Athenian Clinic, the Athens Bioclinic, and the ENT Clinic of Athens.

Fyrmpas Georgios served as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) and undertakes the examination and surgical treatment of children and adults. He has trained and completed further specialization in the United Kingdom for five years and has worked as a specialist Otolaryngologist for a total of 17 years. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through nationwide exams. He obtained his degree, a postgraduate specialization diploma, and completed his doctoral dissertation at the same university. He was awarded the Diploma of Otolaryngology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a specialization in Head & Neck Surgery. His further training includes specialization in Otology/Otologic Surgery (Bradford Royal Infirmary), Rhinology/Rhinosurgery (Derriford Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust), as well as minimally invasive treatment methods for salivary gland diseases (University ENT Clinic of Erlangen, Germany). He has worked as an ENT Consultant in the Oncology ENT Department of Theageneio Anticancer Hospital, at Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki, and at Papapolychroniou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. He is the author of international publications and scientific papers, a trainer in hands-on workshops, and a speaker at scientific conferences. He undertakes the surgical management of children with otitis media with effusion, hypertrophic tonsils, snoring, otitis, and has specialized expertise in parotid gland surgery, submandibular gland surgery, laryngeal surgery, rhinoplasty and paranasal sinuses, as well as surgery for cholesteatoma and chronic otitis media. He also performs oncologic excision and reconstruction of skin carcinomas on the face. He maintains his practice in Neapoli, Thessaloniki.

Giopanou Maria is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She completed postgraduate studies at the Medical Department of the University of Athens in the field of "Global Health and Disaster Management." Additionally, she specialized in General Surgery at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Preveza and received training in the Cardiology, Surgical, and Internal Medicine Clinics of the General Hospital of Agrinio. She pursued further training in Endoscopic Surgery and Paranasal Sinuses and in Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery of the facial sinuses. She is an external collaborator at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center," "IASO Children’s Hospital," and the "Athens Clinic," and has served as the principal investigator of the SHIFT clinical study for the company Medical Trials Analysis. Lastly, Dr. Giopanou actively participates in and attends numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of her continuous professional development, and she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.