Health professionals for Diabetes

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.  

Stefanakis Lykourgos is a Dietitian-Nutritionist with a private office in Chalandri. He holds a degree in Applied Dietetics from Canterbury Christ Church University and is an accredited member with ISAK level 1, after completing the educational program of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, focusing on Anthropometry. He completed his internship at the Metabolic Self-Regulation and Wellness Center "Homeostasis S.A." He has also attended the specialized program "Sports Nutrition Specialist" by the Academy of Sports Nutrition and is a Scientific Collaborator at Exodos Fitness, where he provides dietary services to athletes. At his private office, Mr. Stefanakis offers a holistic approach to nutrition, combining scientific knowledge with personal interaction. By thoroughly studying the needs of each individual, he designs personalized nutrition programs based on the principles of balanced nutrition.

Kostalas Leonidas is an Internist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the Democritus University of Thrace and a medical degree from the Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Western Attica. He has worked at the General Hospital of Syros, the regional clinic of Arkesini Amorgos, and the General Hospital of Western Attica "Agia Varvara." Additionally, the physician regularly attends numerous seminars and conferences as part of continuous professional development and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Karyofylli Tamisoglou Ioanna is a Specialist in Internal Medicine maintaining private practices in Thessaloniki. She is actively involved in the management and treatment of patients with arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she is engaged in the full spectrum of infectious diseases. From 2010 to 2016, she studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Subsequently, from March 2017 to February 2018, she served as a rural doctor at the Regional Clinic of Aidipsos, Evia. Simultaneously, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace in the postgraduate program "Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics." From April 2018 to September 2018, she worked at the multi-clinic "Charalampos Vittorakis" in Platanias, Chania, and then from November 2018 until August 2023, she completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She has participated in numerous seminars and continuing education courses on arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, aiming to offer high-quality healthcare services. She collaborates with the private clinics "Euromedica General Clinic" and "Bioclinic Thessaloniki." Additionally, she participates in the Ministry of Health’s "Personal Doctor" program and is a contracted physician with EOPYY. She is a member of the medical network of Affidea diagnostic centers and cooperates with all private insurance companies. Finally, since April 2025, she has been an external associate of the 424 General Military Hospital in the lipid clinic, and since February 2024, she has joined the medical team of Elysium Medical Center, where she maintains an internal medicine practice.

Rania Skioti is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. Upon completing her studies, she specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and metabolic diseases. Additionally, she has experience and has worked, among others, in the Endocrinology Department of P.G.N.A "Alexandra". Finally, she specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as pregnancy endocrinology.

Euripidou Polykarpos MD, MSc is an Internal Medicine Specialist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Limassol. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Professor at CDA College in the Department of Aesthetics and Hairdressing, teaching courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, hygiene, first aid, and endocrinology, and as a GPT Tutor for TRANSITIONAL YEAR Clinical Blocks in the St George's University of London medical programme (University of Nicosia Medical School). He holds a medical degree from the Russian State Medical University of Moscow and has specialized in diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot, and obesity at the Diabetes Center of the 1st Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic of the Athens General Hospital "Laiko". Furthermore, he obtained his specialty in Internal Medicine at the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Limassol, as well as his medical license to practice. The doctor is a member of numerous scientific associations, including the Cyprus Diabetes Association, the Diabetic Foot Study Group, the Hellenic Obesity Society, among others, and has participated in and attended numerous scientific postgraduate seminars, conferences, and presentations.

Dr. Leventi Eleni MD, MSc is an Internist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the same University. She completed her rural service and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." During her specialization, she was extensively involved in the hospitalization and therapeutic management of hundreds of cases, ranging from very simple to severe, and participated in a three-month training in the Infectious Diseases, Intensive Care, and Cardiology Units of the hospital. To this day, in addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the hospitals "Hygeia," "Mitera," and "Euroclinic," where patient hospitalization is possible. Finally, Dr. Leventi stays updated on contemporary medical developments by attending numerous conferences and seminars and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Eleana Zisimopoulou is an Endocrinologist maintaining a private practice within the ID MEDS CLINIC Polyclinic in Panorama, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in endocrinology. Since 2021, she has served as a Consultant at the Thessaloniki Cancer Hospital "Theageneio." Her endocrinology specialty training was completed in major hospitals in Greece, including the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, the Korgialeneio - Benakeio Red Cross Hospital, and the Athens General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou."

Dr. Zisimopoulou is an active member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, with continuous participation in scientific conferences and case presentations on endocrinology topics such as endocrine complications in cancer, Cushing’s syndrome, and thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Additionally, she holds significant research activity with publications in international and Greek scientific journals on subjects including thyroid neoplasms, neuroendocrine tumors, and parathyroid disorders.

The clinic is fully compliant with the standards of a modern medical environment, ensuring comfort and professionalism. The approach to each patient is personalized, aiming for optimal hormonal balance and improvement in quality of life.

Papadopoulou Elina is a physician specializing in General Family Medicine. She operates her private practice, “FamilyMed Center,” in Argos and Kiveri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas.” She has received additional training in emergency prehospital medicine, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and infections. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. She worked for 20 years in the National Health System (ESY), the last 12 years as a Consultant at the Lygourio Health Center, with on-call duties at the Nafplio and Argos Hospitals. She held the positions of coordinator of the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Argos and supervisor for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) for the Argolis Prefecture (KOMY) during the pandemic. She has attended numerous conferences and has produced a significant number of papers related to the broader field of primary health care.

Voultsidis Nikolaos is a General Practitioner and maintains a private practice in Thasos. He provides electronic prescription services as well as the issuance of certificates to citizens with activated electronic prescription. He completed his studies (MD) at the Medical Faculty of Novi Sad, Department of Medicine. He has worked in the specialty of General Medicine at the "Papanikolaou" General Hospital, as a Senior Registrar at the Thasos Health Center, and as a Locum GP for the HSE in Ireland.

Meramvelliotakis Nikolaos is an Internist with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete since 2000. He holds a medical degree from the University "La Sapienza" of Rome, 1990, and obtained his specialty in Internal Medicine at the University Hospital of Heraklion in 2000. Additionally, the doctor has collaborated with the private clinics "Asklipieio" and "Agios Georgios" and completed his rural service at the Krousonas Maleviziou rural clinic in 1993. He has participated as a member of the Heraklion Medical Association, served as a Municipal Councilor of Heraklion, and was President of the Cultural Association of Kato Vianos. He is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Kourampie Eirini is an Internal Medicine Specialist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of Konstantopouleio Hospital "Agia Olga." She successfully completed her specialty in Internal Medicine in 2017 and worked for 2 years as an Attending Physician at the Health Center in Aigaleo. Since 2020, she has been working as an Attending Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica. She has extensive experience in managing chronic diseases such as arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes mellitus, anemia, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections.

Margaritopoulos Dimitrios is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Petralona. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Applied Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University of Athens. He is also a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in Gestational Diabetes at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked as an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," in the 2nd University Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates," as well as at the Centre Hospitalier du Centre du Valais in Switzerland. Finally, the doctor specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and osteoporosis.

Protopapa Maria - Nikoletta MD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Patras. She studied Medicine & Surgery for 2 years at the University of Florence and, after excelling in the entrance examinations, was awarded a scholarship to transfer to the Medical School of the University of Patras, from which she graduated in 2005. She holds a Specialist Medical Doctor title in Internal Medicine and possesses diplomas in Hypertension, Lipidology, and First Aid. Additionally, she has trained in the Department of Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases and in outpatient clinics in general internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, as well as Emergency Departments at the University Hospital of Patras and the General Hospital of Amfissa, respectively. Alongside her private practice, she has served as an Associate Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic at Olympion Therapeutirion since 2017 and has been a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine for the CBL Industry since 2015. In the context of lifelong education, she has participated in numerous medical conferences throughout Greece to stay informed about the advancements in her field, and her research has been published in conferences and medical journals.

Garzonis Spyros is an Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Foot at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he remained as a collaborator for over 10 years. He holds official specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. He has a particular interest and involvement in diabetes technology and insulin pumps. He has participated as a volunteer physician in a Doctors Without Borders - Greece mission in Zambia and in programs within Greece. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Diabetological Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Diabetic Foot Disorders, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, and Doctors Without Borders - Greece.

Maria Aggeli is a dietitian-nutritionist, graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly.

She completed her internship in the Dietetics-Nutrition department at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio," where she was trained in counseling, education, and nutritional support of patients.

She participated in the study "Macronutrient content and food exchanges for 48 Greek Mediterranean dishes," which was published in the scientific journal "Nutrition & Dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia."

As part of lifelong learning, she attended seminars related to the latest scientific data on nutrition as well as specialized training programs, such as the Clinical Nutrition program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the "Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity" at the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D), and the "Counseling and Communication Skills for Dietitians" and "Beyond the Limits of Dieting" programs at the Center for Mental Applications (KE.PSY.EF.), aiming for a holistic approach to each individual.

Additionally, she worked in a pharmacy for six years, which gave her the opportunity to work closely with individuals experiencing health issues related to nutrition, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated uric acid, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, among others.

Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association (HDNA) and, holding a professional license, she works as a freelancer in Keratea, Attica.

Marinos Georgios is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist - Metabolism Specialist and maintains a private practice in Corinth. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, with specialization in Ultrasound and Thyroid Nodule Aspiration. He specialized in Endocrinology at the Piraeus “Metaxa” Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital and served in the Endocrinology Department of the hospital, which is the largest endocrinology clinic in Greece and a training center for thyroid ultrasound. Additionally, he worked as a physician at the 251 General Hospital of Athens. In his private practice, he assists patients in addressing any issues related to Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Mellitus, with the capability of performing thyroid ultrasounds certified by the Ministry of Health.

Velliou Triantafyllia is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Vyronas, Attica. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has worked as a Consultant at the Metropolitan Private Hospital. She has extensive experience in the management of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Anemia, Infections, etc. Additionally, she is an affiliated physician of EURODIET, where she treats patients seeking weight loss. Furthermore, she offers home visits, serving the areas of Vyronas, Ymittos, Pangrati, Kaisariani, central Athens, Dafni, Ilioupoli, and others.