Health professionals for Diabetes near Evosmos

Fotiadis Gerasimos is a General Family Physician who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his residency in General Family Medicine at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou." He has completed more than 400 on-call shifts in Emergency Departments and has worked as a Rural Doctor in Health Centers, gaining valuable experience in managing both urgent and chronic cases. Additionally, he is active in telemedicine, providing medical services through international platforms across Europe and the USA. He has received further training in Ultrasonography, having conducted his education at the University Hospital of Ioannina. He has also trained in and practices Homeopathic Medicine, offering alternative and complementary therapies always based on scientific evidence and an individualized approach. Furthermore, he is a certified Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructor by the European Resuscitation Council and is a member of various Greek and international medical organizations and associations. In his private practice, he provides high-level medical services, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of primary care conditions, the implementation of telemedicine solutions, the use of modern diagnostic techniques, and a holistic approach through Homeopathy. Finally, he actively participates in scientific conferences and educational programs with the aim of continuous professional development and providing optimal care to his patients.

Konstantinidis Lazaros is a Specialist Pathologist who maintains private clinics in Stavroupoli and Ano Toumpa. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has received further training in Arterial Hypertension, participating in scientific research and clinical studies. He specialized at the Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios" and in May 2017, after successful examinations, obtained the specialty title in Internal Pathology. He has served as a scientific collaborator at the Center of Excellence in Arterial Hypertension of the 1st Pathology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, while completing his postgraduate studies at the International Hellenic University with a focus on Diabetes Mellitus. It is worth mentioning that he has been a member of the Hellenic Society of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, treasurer of the Panhellenic Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases (P.I.N.Dis), a member of the Audit Committee of the Atherosclerosis Society of Northern Greece (EABE), and is a member of the Hellenic Hypertension Society as well as the Hellenic Diabetes Association. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, combining his extensive experience with scientific proficiency. It is also notable that he maintains a particular scientific focus on cases of Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hyperlipidemia. Finally, in alignment with contemporary medical standards, the doctor actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.

Ariadni Kozyraki is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the endocrinology outpatient clinic at T.Y.P.E.T. (Health Fund for National Bank Employees). She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and is a candidate for the English-taught postgraduate diploma in Human Reproduction from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund, and at the University Hospital Duisburg-Essen, EvK Herne in Germany. She has worked as a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the endocrinology-diabetology center of Dortmund MVZ Eberhard, as well as at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund. Additionally, she holds specializations related to her field, specifically in Osteoporosis Treatment, Lipidology, and Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands (including elastography).

Theodoridou Tzouli is an Endocrinologist – Diabetologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki.

Her primary focus is weight loss and metabolic health in individuals who are tired of diets and restrictions — but do not see results.

Her approach is based on identifying the underlying causes that block the body — hormonal, metabolic, nutritional, and lifestyle-related — and creating personalized strategies that lead to effective outcomes.

Medical Education & Experience

She graduated from the Medical School of the State Academy of Saint Petersburg.

She has trained and worked in major hospitals in Thessaloniki (AHEPA, Papageorgiou, Theageneio, Agios Pavlos), gaining significant clinical experience across the full spectrum of endocrinology and metabolic diseases.

She combines contemporary endocrinology with nutrition (holder of a Nutritionist diploma).

Areas of Expertise

• Weight loss & metabolic balancing

• Thyroid disorders & ultrasound

• Diabetes mellitus & metabolic syndrome

• Hormonal disorders & women's health (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause)

Her practice provides comprehensive medical assessment, enabling each patient to gain a clear understanding of their body and receive a targeted plan from the very first visit.

She caters to those who want to understand their body, invest in their health, and achieve lasting change.

Lazarou Lazaros MD is an Endocrinologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He specialized in endocrinology, diabetes mellitus, and metabolism at the General Hospitals of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and "Hippokration." He worked as a trainee endocrinologist in the endocrinology and diabetology department at Vrinnevisjukhuset, Norrköping, Sweden. The physician has extensive experience in managing patients with thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (gestational and adult), osteoporosis, and metabolic syndrome. In his private practice, there is the capability to perform thyroid ultrasound examination (when indicated), ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules, as well as the investigation of potential complications of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the physician has a particular interest in gynecological endocrinology, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne, and others), and menopause. Finally, due to his ongoing training, he has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad, presenting findings at many of these events.

Apostolova Elitsa is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She has completed advanced training at the Endocrinology Clinic of Yale University Hospital in the USA and studied for many years on a full scholarship, graduating with highest honors [Summa Cum Laude]. She has practiced endocrinology for over twenty years and has gained extensive clinical experience from thousands of clinical cases she has managed at Hippocrates Hospital of Thessaloniki, Diavalkaniko Thessaloniki, Yale University Hospital, as well as in her private practice, which has been operating since 2008. She specializes in endocrinopathies, thyroid disorders, and neuroendocrine diseases in adolescents and adults, Diabetes Mellitus (gestational and adult), menstrual disorders, metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis, among others. Finally, her clinic is equipped with a state-of-the-art color Doppler ultrasound machine.

Dr. Karagiannaki Anastasia, MSc, PhD, is a Specialist Physician in General - Family Medicine, Scientific Collaborator of the Pathology Department at the General Clinic of Thessaloniki and the Emergency Department at "Agios Loukas" Clinic, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly (M.D.). She has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Eating Disorders Center "With a New Disposition" in Thessaloniki. Her clinical experience includes many years of service as a Specialist Physician in the Pathology Clinic of the General Clinic of Thessaloniki and in the Emergency Department at the General Hospital "Agios Loukas" of Thessaloniki, as well as extensive previous training as a Resident Physician at the General Hospital of Larissa, Hippokratio Hospital of Thessaloniki, Agios Pavlos Hospital of Thessaloniki, and the General Hospital of Volos. She has previously served as a Rural Physician at the Health Center of Agia, and since 2014 has been a Research Collaborator at the University of Thessaly, actively participating in numerous academic and scientific projects. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Mpotsifaras Ilias is a Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in sports nutrition. He has a private practice at the NOUS THERAPY CENTER health center in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a lecturer at IEK ALFA Thessaloniki in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. He graduated from the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University (IHU), based in Thessaloniki. He completed his internship at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where he specialized in clinical cases involving eating disorders and obesity. He has completed postgraduate studies and holds a specialization in Sports Nutrition from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. Currently, he is pursuing his second postgraduate degree with a focus on Clinical Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. Additionally, he has received further training in eating disorders and obesity at NCfED in the United Kingdom. He has conducted research on the bone density of football players and the influence of their dietary habits. He has also worked as a dietitian-nutritionist at the 424 General Military Hospital, monitoring clinical cases in the hospital. Finally, he provides nutritional support for athletes, manages clinical cases with a broad spectrum of diseases, and cases involving eating disorders. It is worth noting his active involvement in conducting research on the dietary habits of patients with chronic urticaria.