Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Smell disorders

Passou Elpida is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Neo Psychiko and Ampelokipi. She holds a postgraduate degree in Public Health Administration and received postgraduate training in Neuro-otology at University College London Hospital. Since 1993, she has been practicing medicine in major hospitals in Athens, such as the "Errikos Dynan Hospital" and the Athens Medical Center. Additionally, she has taught at the Red Cross Hospital and the Konstadopouleio Agia Olga Hospital. Currently, both in her private practice and at Errikos Dynan Hospital, the doctor is able to examine, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic disorders of auditory function and disorders of balance and spatial orientation, such as vertigo, dizziness, instability, and migraine. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars both as a speaker and trainee and is a member of Greek and international medical associations.

Lathouras Athanasios, MD, MSc is an Otorhinolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in the Ambelokipi area. He is a graduate of Medicine from Comenius University and holds a Master's Degree in Audiology - Neurotology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A). He completed his specialization in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens. Finally, he is a collaborator at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the General Clinic "Mitera".

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Makrypidis Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon with a private practice in Athens. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the University of Turin. The doctor specializes in facial plastic aesthetics and has extensive experience in snoring, sleep apnea in children and adults, and provides services in facial and body plastic surgery. He completed his specialty training at the University Hospital of Larissa and subsequently worked at the Nafplio Hospital and the Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli. Additionally, he trained and worked in the United Kingdom at Barnet London NHS hospitals and J.K. University Hospital Middlesbrough. Since 2010, he has been a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and in 2011, he received certification in this field from the Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.

Kotoula - Lagoudaki Maria is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chania. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a specialized surgeon in adult and pediatric head and neck surgery. Additionally, during her specialization, Dr. Kotoula - Lagoudaki gained experience across the full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical otolaryngology cases, with a particular focus on otolaryngological issues in neonates and children due to her close collaboration with all pediatric units in Northern Greece. She also has extensive experience in tonsillectomy, rhinoplasty, septal surgery, and adenoidectomy procedures. She is a member of the Medical Association of Chania, the Medical Association of England, and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. At the clinic, comprehensive examinations are offered to address all otolaryngological conditions, both acute and chronic.

Ioannis Petrakos is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School. He serves as a Consultant at the 2nd ENT Clinic of the Athens Pediatric Center, and has previously worked at major hospitals in Attica such as the Athens Naval Hospital, the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at his practice and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Avramidis Vasilis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center. He has also been an Associate at the "Mitera" Hospital and the Euroclinic Athens. He possesses a postgraduate degree in Oncology from the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." Practicing medicine since 1986, he has performed a large number of surgical procedures with absolute success. He is specialized in laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, as well as head and neck surgery. Finally, at his clinic, always guided by his dedication to patient care, he provides treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Dr. Katsapis Nikos is an Otolaryngologist and a member of the medical team at Premedicare Polyclinic. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Germany in Surgical Otolaryngology at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital, performing a large number of surgeries covering the full spectrum of the Otolaryngology specialty in both adults and children. In May 2017, he obtained the title of Surgeon Otolaryngologist for adults and children following examinations by the Medical Association of North Rhine in Düsseldorf, Germany. He worked as a Senior Registrar at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital and as Deputy Director at Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen, under the renowned Professor Ph. Dost. There, in September 2021, he earned the specialty title in Facial Plastic Surgery after performing numerous plastic surgeries (rhinoplasties, otoplasties, blepharoplasties, reconstruction of defects with flaps in oncology patients, etc.) and successfully passing the examinations of the Medical Association of Westphalia in Münster, Germany. He has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and holds certification as a Head and Neck Ultrasound Specialist (DEGUM) from the University of Mainz.

Stefanakis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon specializing in adults and children, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in pediatric Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas," where he remained after completing his specialty as a scientific collaborator to complete the research component of his doctoral thesis focused on endoscopic surgery of the middle nasal meatus. Previously, he served as a Second Registrar in the National Health System (ESY) and currently collaborates with the Metropolitan General Hospital, where he is the Scientific Director of the ENT department. He has over 30 years of clinical experience as a specialist ENT physician and has successfully performed numerous surgical procedures across the full spectrum of otolaryngology. Additionally, he has contributed papers to National and International ENT conferences and has attended most of the advanced training seminars related to his specialty.

Maxaira Asimina is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a PhD from the University of Padua, Italy, and graduated from the Medical School of the same university. She trained in General Surgery at the Penteli Children's General Hospital, in Pediatric ENT at the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sophia," and in Adult ENT at the Athens Thoracic Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria." During her training, she focused on ENT disorders of neonates, children, and adults. She worked in the respective audiology departments for the diagnosis and management of hearing loss and vertigo. She also worked at the University ENT Clinic of the Padua Hospital in Italy, emphasizing otologic surgeries and functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS). Concurrently with obtaining her ENT specialty, she attended courses of the Academy of Classical Homeopathic Medicine for four years and earned the corresponding degree. To date, she is a Scientific Collaborator at Iaso Children’s Hospital and the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital and has also served as an ENT Consultant at the General - Pediatric Clinic "Mitera." Additionally, she has presented papers and participated in national and international conferences, as well as authored articles in scientific journals.

Zappas Fotis is an Otolaryngologist and has maintained a private practice in Aigaleo since 2013. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed a postgraduate program in "Molecular & Applied Physiology" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is an Associate Physician at the Peristeri and Palaio Faliro Medical Centers and an Assistant Consultant in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Vital Iosif is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a degree from Comenius University in Slovakia. Since 2008, he trained for 5 years at the ENT University Clinic of Tel Aviv, covering a broad range of surgical procedures, including adult and pediatric head and neck oncology, as well as endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Additionally, he completed a one-year fellowship in endocrine surgery of the head and neck (thyroid, parathyroid, and pituitary surgery) at the University Clinic of Tel Aviv. Concurrently, he is a member of the Otolaryngology Society of Northern Greece and of the Medical Associations of Israel, England, and Germany. Finally, the doctor has significant professional experience and manages a wide variety of conditions in his private practice.

Kalafatis Matthaios Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who operates his private practice in Metamorfosi. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens and obtained specialties in General Surgery as well as Otolaryngology at Evangelismos Hospital, where he specialized in a broader field of rhinoplasty. His experience was gained through the management of 3,000 cases. The physician participates annually in international and European conferences of the EAFPS and in corresponding surgical courses concerning specialized techniques. In his private practice, he treats a wide range of cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, while placing great importance on the doctor-patient relationship and communication.

Mpoumpa Elena is an Otolaryngologist and maintains her private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Naval Hospital of Athens (Adult ENT) and at the Attikon University Hospital (Pediatric Otolaryngology). She serves as a Consultant at the Naval Hospital of Athens (ENT Clinic) as well as at the ENT Clinic of IASO. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Dr. Malatos Antonios MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologic Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Pangrati. He is an Honor Graduate Doctor of Medicine & Surgery from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome. He completed his surgical residency at the General Hospital of Agrinio and subsequently specialized in Otolaryngology at the Naval Hospital of Athens. He holds a Master's Degree (M.Sc) in Rhinology - Rhinoplasty from the Interdepartmental Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and the Medical School of the University of Patras. He has attended numerous advanced training seminars on modern surgical techniques in Greece and abroad (University hospitals: Freiburg in Germany, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Bern in Switzerland), with specialization in nasal and ear plastic surgery and endoscopic surgery. Finally, he is a member of scientific societies and performs surgery in various private clinics.

Dr. Kousoulis Panagiotis MD, DAvSpMed (USAF), DO-HNS, FEBORL-HNS is a Military Physician (retired) - Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon with private practices in Athens and Kalamata. He specializes in Aviation Medicine, Sleep Medicine (diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea), Pediatric Otolaryngology, and thyroid gland surgery. Following written and oral examinations, he has been certified to practice Otolaryngology by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and holds the Diploma in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Additionally, he has been certified after examinations by the European ENT Society as a Fellow of the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He holds a pan-European professional license. He has extensive experience working at numerous hospitals in England, including Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (Brighton), Lewisham University Hospital (London), and Carlisle University Hospital. At his private practice, he provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of all otolaryngological conditions.

Dr. Xrysovitsiotis Georgios, MD, PhDc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Crete and completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." Dr. Xrysovitsiotis serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of N.K.U.A. at G.N.A. "Hippokratio." Furthermore, he has an extensive record of academic publications in international journals as both author and collaborator, along with numerous invited lectures and presentations at scientific conferences in Greece and abroad.

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.

Emmanouil Nisotakis MD, PhD, Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli. He has also specialized in Plastic Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and in Neurosurgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Additionally, he has received further training at Cambridge University Hospital in the United Kingdom and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad, aiming at continuous education in his field. Finally, his practice provides services covering the full spectrum of his specialty.