Doctors with experience in Herniated Disc in the Western suburbs of Athens

Ο Σωτηρόπουλος Γεώργιος είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό Κέντρο Φυσικοθεραπείας στο Χαϊδάρι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Φυσικοθεραπείας από το Ανώτατο Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Αθηνών και πτυχίο Παραδοσιακής Κινεζικής Ιατρικής από το Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine της Κίνας. Ο ειδικός έχει εργαστεί στο Ιατρείο Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας.

Στο ιδιωτικό του κέντρο προσφέρει πλήθος υπηρεσιών, εξατομικευμένες για τις ανάγκες εκάστοτε ασθενούς.

Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Director of the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Clinic. Since 2018, he has held a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized training from Washington University in the United States of America in Arthroscopic and Microsurgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder - Elbow and Hand), Peripheral Nerves - Brachial Plexus as well as Ankle and Foot Surgery. Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis maintains private practices in Chalandri and Acharnes and performs numerous surgical procedures across a broad spectrum of Orthopedic and Traumatology conditions at private hospitals with which he collaborates (Metropolitan General, Therapis General, Athens Bioclinic, Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital). He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Hand Surgery. Furthermore, he continues to publish numerous scientific papers in collaboration with world-renowned orthopedic surgeons in scientific journals based in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Through his ongoing participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and through his personal research on tendon and nerve injuries, he stays continually updated on surgical and conservative-regenerative treatment approaches for conditions such as arthropathies and tendon and nerve injuries.

Andreopoulos Asimakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist who has maintained his medical practice since 2008 in Ilion, Attica. He has been a Consultant at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of Metropolitan General since 2008 and a collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in the Peristeri Clinic. He specializes in hip and knee arthroplasties, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, and traumatology. Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, such as the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," treating conditions including sports injuries, sciatica, fractures, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteosynthesis, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Physiotherapy Rituals is a modern physiotherapy clinic located in Maniatika Piraeus, near the Metro station. It specializes in the rehabilitation of chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and postoperative recovery. With hands-on techniques, modern equipment, and personalized strengthening programs, targeted care and substantial relief are provided to every patient. A few words about the team:

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc, MSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Western Greece
• MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Musculoskeletal conditions & postoperative rehabilitation

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Thessaloniki
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Management of chronic pain & musculoskeletal disorders with trigger point therapy

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Σούμπασης είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός με μακρά κλινική εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική γόνατος και στις αθλητικές κακώσεις, τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό. Απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (2009) και πτυχιούχος Φυσικοθεραπείας του Τεχνολογικού Εξπαιδευτικού Ιδρύματος Αθηνών, ολοκλήρωσε το 2018 την ειδικότητά του στην Ορθοπαιδική Χειρουργική, εκπαιδευόμενος σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία, όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός" και το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής ΚΑΤ. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσης του, εξειδικεύθηκε στις κλινικές Άνω Άκρου & Χειρός, Παιδοορθοπαιδικής και Αθλητικών Κακώσεων. Υπηρέτησε ως επικουρικός επιμελητής στη Γενική Νοσοκομειακή Μονάδα Σπάρτης. Με στόχο τη διαρκή επιστημονική εξέλιξη, μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο στη Χειρουργική Γόνατος, στο Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital και στο Lister Hospital in Stevenage, όπου διατηρεί έως σήμερα ενεργό ρόλο ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης. Κατά την παραμονή του στη Βρετανία, απέκτησε εις βάθος εμπειρία σε σύγχρονες και ελάχιστα επεμβατικές τεχνικές, τις οποίες εφαρμόζει με συνέπεια στην κλινική του πράξη. Σήμερα, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι Αττικής και συνεργάζεται με τις ιδιωτικές κλινικές Λευκός Σταυρός, Ευρωκλινική Αθηνών, Ερρίκος Ντυνάν και Therapis General Hospital. Έχει ενεργό συμμετοχή σε πλήθος επιστημονικών συνεδρίων, ημερίδων και εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, με στόχο τη συνεχή παρακολούθηση και εφαρμογή των νεότερων εξελίξεων στην Ορθοπαιδική Χειρουργική.

 🔹 Παρεχόμενες Υπηρεσίες

. Η ιατρική είναι ευθύνη αλλά και σχέση εμπιστοσύνης Με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου και πάντα με επιστημονική τεκμηρίωση, ο ιατρός προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα διάγνωσης, θεραπείας και αποκατάστασης, συνδυάζοντας συντηρητικές και χειρουργικές μεθόδους με στόχο τη βέλτιστη έκβαση για κάθε ασθενή. Κάθε θεραπευτική απόφαση λαμβάνεται με ηρεμία, διαφάνεια και από κοινού με ζητούμενο πάντα λιγότερο πόνο,γρήγορη κινητοποίηση και ασφαλή αποκατάσταση.

Ασχολείται με:

✔️ Αθλητές και δραστήρια άτομα που επιδιώκουν επιστροφή σε υψηλό επίπεδο λειτουργικότητας

✔️ Ηλικιωμένους, με στόχο τη διατήρηση της αυτονομίας και την πρόληψη πτώσεων και επιπλοκών

✔️ Οποιονδήποτε αντιμετωπίζει πόνους ή περιορισμούς στην καθημερινή του κίνηση

      🔸 Αθλητικές Κακώσεις & Αρθροσκοπική Χειρουργική

• Αντιμετώπιση ρήξεων πρόσθιου/οπίσθιου χιαστού, μηνίσκων, συνδέσμων
• Τενοντίτιδες, διαστρέμματα, μυϊκοί τραυματισμοί
• Αρθροσκοπικές επεμβάσεις γόνατος & ώμου
• Προγράμματα αποκατάστασης και σταδιακής επιστροφής στην αθλητική δραστηριότητα

🔸 Χειρουργική Γόνατος

• Ολική Αρθροπλαστική Γόνατος
• Μονοδιαμερισματική Αρθροπλαστική
• Οστεοτομίες για πρώιμη οστεοαρθρίτιδα ή αξονικές αποκλίσεις

🔸 Χειρουργική Ισχίου

• Ολική Αρθροπλαστική Ισχίου με ελάχιστα επεμβατικές τεχνικές

🔸 Τραυματολογία

• Αντιμετώπιση καταγμάτων άνω & κάτω άκρων, λεκάνης και σπονδυλικής στήλης
• Επείγουσες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις και συντηρητικές θεραπείες

🔸 Παθήσεις Σπονδυλικής Στήλης & Άκρων

• Οσφυαλγία, ισχιαλγία, δισκοπάθεια, αυχενικό σύνδρομο
• Σύνδρομο καρπιαίου σωλήνα, πελματιαία απονευρωσίτιδα, τενοντίτιδες

🔹 Εξειδικευμένες Θεραπείες

• Ορθοβιολογικές θεραπείες: PRP, υαλουρονικό, αυτόλογοι αυξητικοί παράγοντες
• Ελάχιστα επεμβατική χειρουργική άνω άκρου – μικροχειρουργική
• Προεγχειρητική και μετεγχειρητική καθοδήγηση και παρακολούθηση

Klaudianos Dionysios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private clinics in Haidari and Nikaia and serves as a collaborator at the Peristeri Medical Center. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the same institution's Medical School. He has specialized in knee arthroscopy, hip and knee arthroplasty, and has significant experience in the management and restoration of fractures. Additionally, he treats cases of osteoporosis as well as knee osteoarthritis using concentrated platelets - growth factors derived from adipose tissue. Finally, the physician has attended numerous international conferences related to sports injuries and their surgical treatment.

Dr. Mpesiris Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Ano Liosia, Kypseli, Corfu, and Ierapetra. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" and the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis titled "Comparative study of the local use of tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty (intra-articular – periarticular injection)." He has extensive experience working in clinics and hospitals, as well as participation in numerous conferences related to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, he received medical recognition awards and consistently stays up-to-date with all scientific advancements in his specialty, treating medical science as a vocation. Finally, he provides high-quality orthopedic services and comprehensive therapeutic interventions for every orthopedic issue.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Μπαρμπαγιάννης είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός - Τραυματιολόγος - Αθλητίατρος , απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ). Εκπαιδεύτηκε αρχικά ως ειδικευόμενος στην Ορθοπαιδική κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και ακολούθως, σε έμμισθη θέση πλήρους απασχόλησης ( Specialty Registrar) για χρονικό διάστημα 5 ετών, στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, όπου και ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευση του στους τομείς της τραυματιολογίας, επανορθωτικής χειρουργικής μεγάλων αρθρώσεων (αρθροπλαστική ισχίου, γόνατος και ώμου), καθώς και αθλητικών κακώσεων, παθήσεων της σπονδυλικής στήλης, σε νοσοκομεία του Λονδίνου (Stanmore RNOH, Whittington Health NHS Trust). Ιδιαίτερο αντικείμενο παράλληλης μετεκπαίδευσης του για χρονικό διάστημα 3 ετών αποτέλεσε η χειρουργική ώμου και αγκώνος, σε εξειδικευμένα κέντρα του Λονδίνου (RNOH and Spire Bushey Shoulder and Elbow Unit). Στα πλαίσια αυτά, αποτέλεσε μέλος της χειρουργικής ομάδας, ως clinical fellow, του διεθνούς φήμης χειρουργού Mr. Simon Lambert, με αντικείμενο την αντιμετώπιση όλου του φάσματος παθήσεων του ώμου και του αγκώνος (αρθροπλαστική ώμου, επανορθωτική χειρουργική, αρθροσκοπικη αποκατάσταση) με παράλληλη ερευνητική δραστηριότητα και δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Ο γιατρός είναι Επιμελητής της Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Ο γιατρός διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι από το 2017 με την επωνυμία ‘’ Athens Orthopaedic Practice’’. Διαθέτει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία στη χειρουργική θεραπεία ευρέος φάσματος ορθοπαιδικών παθήσεων, με περισσότερες από 4000 επεμβάσεις στο ενεργητικό του και αντικειμενική του επιδίωξη είναι η βέλτιστη και εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση με τα πλέον σύγχρονα μέσα των παθήσεων και απαιτήσεων των ασθενών του. O γιατρός, εκτός από την κλινική του δραστηριότητα, συμμετέχει σε τακτική βάση σε εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια και διατηρεί εκτεταμένη επιστημονική δραστηριότητα με τη συγγραφή άρθρων σε διεθνούς κύρους επιστημονικά περιοδικά.

Papaioannou Xristoforos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Freiburg, Germany, with a private practice in Agia Varvara. After completing his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology and sub-specialized in Upper Limb, Hand Surgery, and Microsurgery at major centers in Germany. He is a certified Hand Surgeon (Handchirurg) following examinations at the University of Münster, Germany. He currently maintains a position as an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology & Hand Surgery at the Kreisklinikum Siegen clinic, an academic center of the University of Marburg. Furthermore, he specialized in the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology & Hand Surgery at Darmstadt Hospital (Kreisklinikum Darmstadt). Additionally, he worked at the certified orthopedic center and arthroplasty center, as well as in the spinal surgery department of the orthopedic clinic in Lorsch, Germany, where he specialized in minimally invasive knee and hip arthroplasty surgery and in targeted fluoroscopy-guided injection therapy with slow-release corticosteroids for the management of chronic pain in spinal disorders. Finally, he served for several years as a scientific collaborator at the University of Freiburg and has numerous publications in scientific journals and conferences.

Varvagiannis Konstantinos is a Physiotherapist who conducts home visits. He is a certified physiotherapist specializing in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders with many years of experience in providing personalized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs and goals of each patient. He focuses on the overall improvement of functionality, mobility, and quality of life, utilizing evidence-based practices, modern rehabilitation methods, and continuous professional development. He is distinguished by effective communication, empathy, and his ability to empower patients of all ages through prevention, education, and support in self-managing their symptoms.

Myriokefalitakis Emmanouil is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Peristeri since 2011. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the postgraduate program "Health Unit Management" at the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and in Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". He has served as a collaborating physician for the Women's Basketball Team Esperides, as well as the Men's Basketball Team of Olympiacos for 4 years. Additionally, he is the Head of the medical team of G.S. Peristeri and responsible for all the club’s academies, and he is a Lecturer in paramedical courses at IEK Peristeri, Haidari, Acharnes, and Korydallos. He has numerous participations in Greek and international conferences, seminars, and workshops with many presentations, as well as publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology, the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society, and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism.

Karapapas Georgios is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and operates his private physiotherapy center Physiopractic in Aigaleo. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health and Welfare Professions at ATEI Athens and has specialized in Biomedical Acupuncture at the University of West Attica. The Physiopractic physiotherapy center consists of a team of specialized and experienced physiotherapists with clinical expertise. At Physiopractic, modern rehabilitation methods are applied using specialized techniques and state-of-the-art equipment that are completely safe and effective, aiming to meet the ever-increasing demands. The goal is immediate patient contact, the development of trust relationships, and individualized patient care, while the philosophy governing the center's operation is the provision of high-quality healthcare services aimed at the prompt rehabilitation of any type of injury, improvement of functionality, and ensuring a better quality of life for each patient.

Tsoutsanis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private clinics in Petralona and Agios Ioannis Rentis. He trained at the Naval Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula, and has attended training seminars in Arthroplasty techniques, Arthroscopy, and Sports Injuries. He possesses the experience and knowledge for the proper and comprehensive management of a range of related conditions, including sports injuries, foot disorders, spinal diseases, osteoporosis, arthritis - osteoarthritis, and others. In both clinics, all necessary examinations are performed to contribute to the accurate diagnosis of each patient’s condition.

At the TheraCare Physiotherapy Center, our goal is to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy services. Utilizing modern methods and techniques, we aim for patients to regain their mobility, relieve their pain, and improve their functionality and quality of life. From the initial assessment to personalized treatment, the therapeutic program is designed based on the individual needs of each patient. Treatments include mobilization and strengthening methods, both through the use of physical modalities as well as manual therapy techniques. The facility is equipped with modern equipment and offers a warm and comfortable environment for your rehabilitation. Our purpose is to support patients at every step of their journey towards health and well-being.

Georgios Xristodoulakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at the private clinic "Piraikos Therapeutirio." He sees his patients in Votanikos, Piraeus, and Kypseli. He graduated with honors from the Medical School and holds an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. He is a Scientific Associate at the private clinic Iatriko Psychikou and the private hospital "Mitera." Additionally, he has worked at major hospitals in Athens, including Asklipieio Voula, the Military Fund Nursing Institution, the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou," the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and the Plastic Surgery Clinic of the 6th IKA Therapeutic Center "G. Gennimatas." He has over 70 presentations at accredited international and Greek conferences and more than 100 conference participations, ensuring that he remains informed about all current advancements in modern Orthopedics. Finally, Dr. Xristodoulakis is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Stylianos Kouzoupis is an Orthopedic Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in Piraeus since 2004. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty in Orthopedics at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He specializes in Hip and Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Traumatology. In addition to his private practice, he is a Scientific Associate at "Hygeia" Hospital and Metropolitan Hospital. Previously, he worked for several years at IKA Piraeus as an Orthopedic Surgeon and served as the Physician for the Hellenic Equestrian Federation. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

Pathiakis Ioannis Md, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has obtained two postgraduate degrees in "Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery & Tele-surgery Medicine" and "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Anatomy. He is specialized in Robotic Knee and Hip Surgery and in Microsurgical Bloodless Carpal Tunnel Release and holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Greece. He has completed training at numerous hospitals, while his specialty was completed in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ierapetra. Furthermore, during his career, he has taught courses on First Aid, Traumatology, and musculoskeletal injuries at the IEK of Siteia and at the Volunteer Corps of Samaritans and Rescuers of Siteia, respectively. Finally, as part of his continuous education and updating in microsurgery and medical acupuncture, the physician regularly attends medical conferences, earning personal honorary distinctions.

Beyond Medicine, he holds a degree in Social Theology from the Theological School of Athens.