Doctors for Driving License

Dr. Ntouna Katerina is a Pathologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She specializes in the prevention, effective diagnosis, and management of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is undoubtedly a major scourge of the modern lifestyle. Therefore, its timely and effective diagnosis will prevent the occurrence of potential complications. More specifically, this begins with recording the patient's anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI calculation, waist circumference), blood pressure regulation, and lipid profile (HDL-LDL cholesterol, triglycerides). She also specializes in the therapeutic management of patients with diabetes mellitus. Emphasis is placed on the early diagnosis of diabetes-related complications that may arise, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, as well as early atheromatosis. The latter is primarily responsible for the development and manifestation of cardiovascular events. Finally, the proper management of diabetic ulcers is crucial. The goal is to achieve optimal glycemic control in diabetic patients through the provision of specialized diets, nutritional counseling, self-monitoring diaries, and education on the correct use of insulin pens. It is noteworthy that home-based education by specialized personnel is available without any financial burden.

Oikonomou Panagiotis is an Internal Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Lipidology from the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Infectious Diseases Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" and has completed a training program in diabetes mellitus at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has received training at the Diabetes Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Red Cross." He has participated in diabetes and infectious disease conferences and has attended seminars related to hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In recent years, he has served as a Consultant Physician A at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic at Metropolitan General.

Dr Kapitsimadis Fragkiskos is a General Practitioner and operates two private clinics located at Kifisias Avenue 119 and Solomou Dionysiou Street 22 in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation titled "The effects of atmospheric pollution on the respiratory system of postal workers: A study in the Attica basin." He specialized in General Medicine at the General State Hospital of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. Additionally, Dr Kapitsimadis was awarded the Environmental Sensitivity Award in the category of "scientific study" during the Oikopolis 2010 event.

Papageorgiou Ermioni is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in "Cerebrovascular Accidents" from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She serves as a consultant in the Stroke Unit of Metropolitan Hospital. Additionally, she completed her specialty training at the Neurological Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon". She has a rich professional background, having collaborated with numerous hospitals and medical centers, such as the General State Hospital "Agios Panteleimon" and the Athens Medical Center. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with Metropolitan Hospital. Her practice offers comprehensive diagnosis and management of neurological symptoms and diseases such as headache, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies, and myopathies, while also providing home visits for patients with mobility difficulties. Finally, she has participated extensively in continuing education seminars and conferences in the field of Neurology and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the European Stroke Organisation, the Hellenic Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases, and the Hellenic Society of Palliative and Symptomatic Care for Cancer and non-Cancer Patients.

Georgios Sidiropoulos is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Alexandria, Imathia. Concurrently, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the Ophthalmic Center Ophthalmica. He holds a Medical Degree from Democritus University of Thrace and is a diplomate of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He completed his Ophthalmology specialization at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." Additionally, he has participated in numerous medical conferences, presenting at national conferences as well as in ophthalmology workshops, and has publications in Greek journals and posters. Finally, the physician is specialized in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and macular disorders.

Gkolezakis Spyros is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Germany), specialized and further trained at the ophthalmology clinic of the Evangelical Hospital Mülheim, and a member of the European Ophthalmological Society FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He has a substantial record of surgical procedures in ophthalmology clinics in Germany (Mülheim, Moers, Bremen, Munich): *** Microsurgery of cataracts and management of their complications *** Treatment of myopia/astigmatism/presbyopia with premium intraocular lens implantation/laser *** Management of retinal detachment and other vitreoretinal diseases (such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, hemorrhages) *** Treatment of macular diseases (age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion). He maintains a private practice at Mavili Square and continues to serve as a permanent surgeon-collaborator at ophthalmology clinics in Bremen and Munich.

Spanos Michalis is a surgical ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and actively participated in two doctoral dissertations at the Medical School of the same institution, contributing to the academic and scientific advancement of the field.

He completed his specialty in Surgical Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus, and subsequently specialized further in anterior segment surgery, acquiring specialized knowledge and skills in advanced ophthalmic surgical techniques.

Prior to his involvement in ophthalmology, he obtained a specialty in Surgical Pathology at Hippocrates Hospital, which provided him with an expanded clinical and diagnostic approach to medical practice.

During his career, he also worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas" and at the University General Hospital "Attikon," gaining valuable experience in modern and demanding hospital environments.

Currently, he maintains his private practice in Voula, offering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for ophthalmological conditions. Simultaneously, he is a collaborator at the ophthalmic surgical institute EYE DAY CLINIC, participating in specialized surgeries and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches, with an emphasis on patient quality and safety.

Giavi Varvara is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied at the Medical School of Patras, graduating in 2010. Subsequently, she completed her rural medical service in Andritsaina, Ilia, and began her specialty training at the Panarcadian Hospital of Tripoli for one year. She obtained her Specialty Title in 2019, after specializing at the 1st University Clinic of GNA G. Gennimatas, where she remained for a total of five years. During the years 2019-2021, she provided services, among others, as the head of the Glaucoma Department of the 1st University Clinic of Gennimatas, managing a multitude of glaucomatous cases both diagnostically and surgically. Although she was accepted for further training in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 2022, she chose to remain in Athens, where she currently lives and works. Her clinic began operating in July 2024, while she has also collaborated for several years with the Aktina Center in Athens and Loutraki. As a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Dry Eye Society, and the General Medical Council of the UK, she participates in both Greek and international conferences, with publications, involvement in two doctoral dissertations, and distinctions at the national level. She undertakes the full spectrum of general ophthalmology for adults and children.

Mpezatis I Thanos is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and PhD holder from the University Eye Clinic of Bonn, with a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a former Consultant and Head of the Oculoplastic Surgery and Cataract Department at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He graduated from the Medical School of Athens in 2008 and completed his full specialization in ophthalmology at the University Clinics of Innsbruck, Austria, and Bonn, Germany. He obtained the European Diploma in Ophthalmology in 2013 and completed his doctoral thesis at the University Eye Clinic of Bonn in 2014. Subsequently, he specialized in cataract microsurgery (Cataract Fellowship) at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He then specialized in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cambridge University Hospital, the State Clinic of Maidstone Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, serving as a salaried Clinical Fellow. Finally, he has extensive experience in laser refractive surgeries as well as in aesthetic medical treatment with botulinum toxin for addressing rhytidic aging.

Ioannis Kokkoris is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. Concurrently, he collaborates with the Ophthalmology Clinic of Metropolitan General. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". Additionally, he holds a European Diploma in Ophthalmology, which he obtained in Paris. He possesses extensive experience, having worked in major Clinics and Hospitals in Attica, and specializes in myopia laser treatment, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cataract Surgery.

Papaxatzakis Ioannis is an Intensivist and Internist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras, specialized in Internal Medicine with postgraduate studies and is a PhD candidate. He works as a Senior Registrar in the ICU of the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center.

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.

Xousos Dimitrios is a Neurologist and maintains his private practice in Glyfada. He holds a medical degree from the Universita Degli Studi di Bari Facolta di Medicina e Chirurgia in Italy and a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Notable is his specialization in dementia, vascular brain diseases, memory disorders, epilepsy, sleep disorders, headaches, and movement disorders.

Thomopoulos Vasileios is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Ioannina. He is an external scientific collaborator in the Internal Medicine Department of Mediterraneo Hospital. Lastly, the doctor attends numerous conferences as part of his continuous professional development.

Desiris Panagiotis MD, PhD, MSc is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2009. He holds a Doctorate in Ophthalmology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in Health Unit Management from the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University. He completed his specialization at the Ophthalmology Clinics of the General Hospital of Kavala and the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, and he has further specialized in Cataract Surgery and Refractive Surgery in the United Kingdom. His diagnostic expertise covers the entire range of ocular pathology, and he successfully performs surgical procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, eyelids, as well as the application of refractive (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) and therapeutic lasers (diabetes mellitus, macular degeneration, etc.). He is a regular collaborator with the Euromedica Group - General Clinic of Thessaloniki, as well as with most private clinics and ophthalmological centers. He has participated as a speaker and attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to numerous research programs and studies, resulting in significant published works. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the Ophthalmological Society of Northern Greece, the Panhellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Ophthalmological Society of Thrace, Eastern Macedonia, and the Northern Aegean Islands.

Gretou Aikaterini is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus, while also serving as the Consultant of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at the "Mitera" Hospital. She specialized at the Athens Eye Clinic, completing numerous cataract surgeries as well as other procedures, and following her specialty training, she continued her specialization at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. The physician undertakes preventive ophthalmological examinations as well as fundus examinations of premature newborns and children. Finally, she participates in numerous scientific conferences with the aim of continuous education and updating in ophthalmology.

Kalliampakos Dimitris is a Military Doctor – Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Simultaneously, he serves as the Deputy Director at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of "HYGEIA" (building 2). He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Subsequently, he served for several years as an attending physician at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 Military Hospital of Athens while also working for 8 years at the emergency outpatient medical company "SOS IATROI." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and is a regular member of the Hellenic Diabetology Society. He has extensive experience in managing infections, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, rheumatic diseases, chronic systemic diseases, geriatric patients, as well as home-based emergency outpatient care. Finally, preventive medicine is thoroughly practiced in the private clinic, where rapid tests, electronic prescription, electrocardiogram, and spirometry are performed.

Ο Κατσιλέρος Ανδρέας MD, Dr. είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Οφθαλμολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών 'Λαϊκό", όπου εργάστηκε για δύο χρόνια, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση ενός ευρέος φάσματος οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων. Διαθέτει πληθώρα εμπειρίας στη χειρουργική του καταρράκτη, καθώς και στη χορήγηση ενδοϋαλοειδικών ενέσεων για την θεραπεία παθήσεων του αμφιβληστροειδούς. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με τη διάγνωση, την παρακολούθηση και την θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση του γλαυκώματος, δίνοντας ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην έγκαιρη διάγνωση και την εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών. Η συνεχής εκπαίδευση αποτελεί βασικό μέρος της επαγγελματικής του πορείας καθώς συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, παρακολουθώντας τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις της οφθαλμολογίας, με στόχο να προσφέρει στους ασθενείς του υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου, βασισμένες στα νεότερα επιστημονικά δεδομένα. Στο ιατρείο του, στόχος είναι η δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με κάθε ασθενή, η αναλυτική ενημέρωση για κάθε πρόβλημα όρασης και η παροχή εξατομικευμένων λύσεων με γνώμονα τη διατήρηση και βελτίωση της οπτικής υγείας.

Η Τζάκρη Δήμητρα είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός - Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος MD, MSc, PhD(c), FEBO και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό οφθαλμολογικό ιατρείο στον Εύοσμο Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι συνεργάτης ιατρός της Γενικής Κλινικής Θεσσαλονίκης και της Κλινικής «Άγιος Λουκάς». Ειδικεύθηκε στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης «Παπαγεωργίου» και είναι Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτωρ Ιατρικής του Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στη χειρουργική καταρράκτη και τους premium ενδοφακούς. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Μεθοδολογία της Ιατρικής Έρευνας και μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Εδιμβούργου (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο), με έμφαση στην πρώιμη διάγνωση γλαυκώματος και στην ηλικιακή εκφύλιση της ωχράς κηλίδας. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια, καθώς και στην παρουσίαση κλινικών περιστατικών και επιστημονικών εργασιών, έχοντας λάβει επαίνους και διακρίσεις για την ακαδημαϊκή και επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα. Στο ιατρείο της πραγματοποιείται πλήρης οφθαλμολογικός έλεγχος ενηλίκων και παιδιών, προεγχειρητικός έλεγχος καταρράκτη, διερεύνηση και παρακολούθηση γλαυκώματος και παθήσεων ωχράς κηλίδας, καθώς και αντιμετώπιση επειγόντων οφθαλμολογικών περιστατικών με σύγχρονα διαγνωστικά μέσα και εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση.