Health professionals for Herniated Disc in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Karapatakis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while concurrently serving as Deputy Director at Metropolitan General. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. Additionally, he specialized at the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, the Microsurgery and Upper Limb Surgery Clinic, and the Sports Injuries Clinic of the Attikon General Hospital of Athens "KAT." He has also received training in fracture management from the AO Foundation. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is Deputy Director of the IB' Orthopedic Clinic and Shoulder and Sports Injuries at Metropolitan General and a Collaborator of the Athenian Clinic "Mediclinic." Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Panhellenic Medical Association, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, while continuously attending seminars on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery and participating in conferences both in Greece and abroad.

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.

Orthopedic Surgeon Mpekas Georgios maintains private clinics in Pangrati, Agioi Anargyroi, and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended a postgraduate program in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Messolonghi "Chatzikosta" and in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula and the Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," where he also engaged in Pediatric Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed a six-month specialization in the Microsurgery - Upper Limb department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at Metropolitan Hospital. The physician holds an Advanced Life Trauma Support diploma and is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation. Besides his private clinics in Pangrati and Agioi Anargyroi, Mpekas Georgios also works as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center (Marousi Clinic) and as an Associate Orthopedic Surgeon at the private clinic REA. Concurrently, he works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Athens Medical Group). The physician approaches each case with particular sensitivity, providing appropriate treatment tailored to the specific needs of each patient and their condition. He undertakes the surgical management of emergency orthopedic cases (fractures). Furthermore, his medical team manages numerous elective orthopedic surgical cases (arthroscopies, total arthroplasties, upper limb microsurgery, sports injuries). Finally, modern biological therapies (PRP, hyaluronic acid and cortisone injections) are performed in the clinic.

Kyrxanidis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. He graduated in Medicine from the First Moscow State Medical University - Sechenov, Russia. During his specialty training, he demonstrated a strong inclination towards surgery, participating in numerous operations and earning recognition for his proficiency in trauma management. He has worked in demanding public hospitals such as Piraeus General Hospital Tzaneio and Samos General Hospital, acquiring significant experience in orthopedic surgery.

Iliadis Thodoris is a Physiotherapist and runs a private Physiotherapy Clinic in Dafni. His physiotherapy team consists of individuals with deep knowledge and many years of experience in the healthcare field. His primary concern is the immediate rehabilitation and well-being of the patient.

Η Λιανού Κατερίνα είναι Φυσικοθεραπεύτρια , Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη και Συνιδρύτρια του Πρότυπου Κέντρου Φυσικοθεραπείας " JP FITNESS " στην Καλλιθέα, από το 2018 έως και σήμερα. 

Ήταν συνιδρύτρια και επιστημονική υπεύθυνη του Πρότυπου Κέντρου Φυσικοθεραπείας “Κίνηση & Θεραπεία” από το 2004 έως και το 2017.

Είναι βασική καθηγήτρια : της “Studio One Sports & Fitness School, με αντικείμενο: την Αθλητική Tραυματιολογία, Ανατομία και Εμβιομηχανική από το 2010 έως και σήμερα στα διπλώματα Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga.

Ήταν βασική καθηγήτρια : στη σχολή “Athens Yoga” με αντικείμενο ανατομία και κινησιολογία στο δίπλωμα της Yoga από το 2012 έως και το 2019 και βασική καθηγήτρια σε workshops με θέμα Myofascial Release And Trigger Point Therapy από το 2016 έως και σήμερα.

Έχει συμμετάσχει στην συγγραφή του εγχειριδίου: του Studio One, στην ειδικότητα του personal training στο κομμάτι της Αθλητικής Τραυματολογίας και των Ειδικών Πληθυσμών, αλλά και στη συγγραφή και έκδοση βιβλίου με τη συμμετοχή του καθηγητή Dr V.Zelev με θέμα ασκήσεις με Swiss Ball σε ασθενείς με δισκοπάθεια.

Αριθμεί πολλές δημοσιεύσεις και έχει υπάρξει ομιλήτρια σε δεκάδες συνέδρια.

Ενδεικτικά αναφέρονται τα 3 πανελλαδικής εμβέλειας που παρακολούθησαν πάνω από 4000 άτομα “Health and Fitness Experts Digital Meeting I II III 2020-2023. 

Είναι πιστοποιημένη Instructor : στο Air Fit Pro, στο Fitball.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη ως : Υγειονομικός Βοηθός Γωνίας (Cutting School) και κάτοχος αναγνωρισμένου διπλώματος Thai massage από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας της Ταϊλάνδης και το Thai massage school of Chang Mai.

Είναι μέλος: του Πανελληνίου Συλλόγου Φυσικοθεραπευτών της Ελληνικής Επιστημονικής Εταιρείας και της Bulgarian Association of Physiotherapists.

Είναι απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου N.S.A με ειδικότητα φυσικοθεραπείας, βαθμό κλινικής πρακτικής άριστα και θέμα διπλωματικής εργασίας : " κινησιοθεραπεία μετά από μηχανική βλάβη του περονιαίου νεύρου" στην οποία αρίστευσε.

Απόκτησε την εργασιακή της εμπειρία: σε κέντρο Αποκατάστασης και στο “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν” Hospital Center, ασχολούμενη με ασθενείς με αθλητικές κακώσεις, μυοσκελετικά, νευρολογικά, καρδιαγγειακά και αναπνευστικά προβλήματα επί σειρά ετών.

Έχει εκπονήσει διδακτορικό τίτλο με θέμα : την αντιμετώπιση του αντανακλαστικού πόνου στην οσφυϊκή μοίρα της σπονδυλικής στήλης σε ασθενείς με δισκοπάθεια.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια : στη μέθοδο McKenzie, Manual Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Dry Needling, Prophylaxie et Rehabilitation Avec Des Balles Fitball, Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση, Επείγουσα Ιατρική Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, Stuart McGill level I Building the Ultimate Back From Rehabilitation to Performance, Tony Gentilcore and Dean Somerset  Complete Shoulder and Hip BLUEPRINT Workshop.

Gerasimos Kavvadias is a Physiotherapist and the scientific director of the Model Physiotherapy Center “Anelixis Physio Clinic” in Kallithea. He graduated from the Physiotherapy department of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece and completed his internship at the Asklepieio Hospital of Voula. Concurrently, he is attending the postgraduate training program for Physiotherapists of the Hellenic OMT Diploma. Additionally, he has worked as a Physiotherapist in private physiotherapy clinics in Athens, focusing on musculoskeletal issues, sports injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. He has also collaborated with a private physiatry medical practice and a sports club. At Anelixis Physio Clinic, musculoskeletal problems are approached by applying specialized techniques, such as the Mulligan therapeutic approach and the McKenzie method.

Ο Παπανικολάου Παντελεήμων είναι Νευροχειρουργός / Ειδικός Χειρουργός Σπονδυλικής Στήλης και διατηρεί τα ιδιωτικά του ιατρεία στην Νέα Σμύρνη και στην Πεύκη. Ο ιατρός διατελεί Διευθυντής Νευροχειρουργικού Τμήματος του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Π. Φαλήρου/Αθηνών. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ιατρικής από το Πανεπιστήμιο “La Sapienza” της Ρώμης, από όπου κατέχει Ιταλικό Κρατικό Δίπλωμα Ιατρικής με άριστα (11/2001). Ειδικεύτηκε επί ένα χρόνο στην Γενική Χειρουργική, στο Γενικό Κρατικό Νίκαιας ‘Άγιος Παντελεήμων’’ και ακολούθως απέκτησε την Ειδικότητα Νευροχειρουργικής στο ΄΄Τζάνειο΄΄ Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε (Fellowship) στην Νευροχειρουργική/Χειρουργική Σπονδυλικής Στήλης στο Walton Center στο Liverpool και στο Royal Victoria Infirmary RVI στο Newcastle upon tyne . Εργάστηκε ως Διευθυντής Νευροχειρουργικής Κλινικής στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο στο Stoke on Trent (UHNM) και ως Διευθυντής Νευροχειρουργικής Κλινικής και Κλινική Σπονδυλικής Στήλης στο New Cross, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust επί σειρά ετών. Την ίδια περίοδο εργάστηκε ως Διευθυντής Νευροχειρουργικής Κλινικής και Κλινική Σπονδυλικής Στήλης στα Ιδιωτικά Νοσοκομεία Nuffield Health Hospital στο Wolverhampton και στο Rowley Hall Hospital, Ramsay Group του Stafford. Κατόπιν χρόνων εκπαίδευσης και εξειδικεύσεων απέκτησε ευρεία γνώση στην χειρουργική και συντηρητική αντιμετώπιση των παθήσεων του κεντρικού/περιφερικού νευρικού συστήματος και σπονδυλικής στήλης και ακολουθεί πιστά τα διεθνή δεδομένα στην Νευροχειρουργική επιστήμη. Ιδιαίτερο επιστημονικό ενδιαφέρον απέκτησε για τα χειρουργεία σπονδυλικής στήλης με ελάχιστα επεμβατικές μεθόδους. Απέκτησε υψηλού επιπέδου γνώση για την αντιμετώπιση πολλαπλών μετεγχειρητικών παθήσεων της χειρουργικής σπονδυλικής στήλης και ευρεία γνώση στην αντιμετώπιση τραύματος και ογκολογικών παθήσεων. Ο ιατρός παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς τις επιστημονικές εξελίξεις στην Νευροχειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων μέσω συνεδρίων και courses παγκόσμιας εμβέλειας ενώ τέλος, έχει δημοσιεύσει πλήθος επιστημονικών εργασιών σε ξένα και ελληνικά ιατρικά περιοδικά και συμμετέχει ενεργά σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Nikolopoulos Aleksandros MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist - Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Daphne. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly. He specialized at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Karditsa and subsequently moved to Germany, where he continued his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at one of the largest orthopedic clinics in the country, St. Anna Hospital, Herne. For two football seasons, he served as the Sports Medicine Physician for the youth football academies of Schalke 04 e.V., accompanying the teams to home and away matches, gaining significant experience in the management of sports injuries. He worked at the distinguished University Hospital of Bochum, St Josef Hospital - Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr Universität Bochum, where he obtained the Medical Specialty title in Orthopedics and Traumatology and continued his career there as a Consultant. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous international scientific conferences and seminars, including key topics such as: ultrasonographic neonatal diagnostics according to Graf for early detection of hip dysplasia, specialized traumatology under the auspices of AO Trauma, endoscopic spinal surgery, emergency pre-hospital medicine (Notarzt), pediatric orthopedics, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, microsurgery and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, reconstructive knee and hip surgery, among others. Overall, he has acquired substantial experience across the full spectrum of orthopedics and traumatology as well as significant surgical expertise, performing numerous complex surgical procedures in both adults and children. Finally, the physician is a member of the International Traumatology Society AO Trauma (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Ο Παντελής Σταυρινού, MD, PhD, είναι Διευθυντής Νευροχειρουργός του Metropolitan Hospital, Καθηγητής του Πανεπιστημίου της Κολωνίας της Γερμανίας, Καθηγητής του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας και Διδάκτωρ του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Νέο Φάληρο και στο Κολωνάκι. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Νευροχειρουργικής στην Πανεπιστημιακή Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου ΑΧΕΠΑ στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Ακολούθως, εξειδικεύτηκε στη Νευροχειρουργική Παίδων στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Μονάχου (LMU), στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση όγκων εγκεφάλου (μηνιγγιώματα, γλοιώματα, ακουστικά νευρινώματα) και στην ελάχιστα επεμβατική χειρουργική της σπονδυλικής στήλης, κατέχοντας μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα (Master) της Γερμανικής Εταιρείας Σπονδυλικής Στήλης. Υπηρέτησε ως Αρχίατρος (Oberarzt) στην Πανεπιστημιακή Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική της Κολωνίας, ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα νευροχειρουργικά κέντρα της Γερμανίας, δυναμικότητας 80 κλινών. Επίσης, υπήρξε υπεύθυνος του ιατρείου αντιμετώπισης όγκων εγκεφάλου και σταθερό μέλος του Νευρο-Ογκολογικού Συμβουλίου του ίδιου νοσοκομείου, συνεργαζόμενος στενά με ιατρούς διαφόρων ειδικοτήτων για την διεπιστημονική αντιμετώπιση ασθενών με όγκους εγκεφάλου. Κατά τη διάρκεια της καριέρας του έχει διενεργήσει μεγάλο αριθμό επεμβάσεων όγκων της βάσης του κρανίου και έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένος εκπαιδευτής σε διεθνή σεμινάρια. Παράλληλα, διοργανώνει και διευθύνει το Διεθνές Εκπαιδευτικό Course Χειρουργικής της Βάσης του Κρανίου, το οποίο πραγματοποιείται κάθε χρόνο στην Κολωνία. Έχει συντάξει τις πανευρωπαϊκές κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες (ΕΑΝΟ) για την αντιμετώπιση των μηνιγγιωμάτων και ακουστικών νευρινωμάτων. Τέλος, έχει δημοσιεύσει πληθώρα επιστημονικών εργασιών σε διεθνή περιοδικά και είναι μέλος της κριτικής επιτροπής (review board) σε αρκετά κορυφαία νευροχειρουργικά περιοδικά παγκοσμίως.

Physiosoma - Kasina Vasiliki - Gkouvir Tatiana is a modern Physiotherapy center located in the Glyfada area. The center is managed by Vasiliki Kasina and Tatiana Gkouvir, who are graduates of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Utilizing modern and innovative equipment and scientifically proven treatment methods, they provide specialized rehabilitation therapies for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Furthermore, they possess comprehensive training in the latest therapeutic techniques and develop individualized rehabilitation programs for both acute and chronic issues.

Orthopedic surgeon Ntousis Dionysios is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens, where he also completed his postgraduate specialization in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He has maintained his private practice in the Alimos area since 2016, diligently addressing the orthopedic issues of his fellow citizens with a sense of responsibility, professionalism, and excellent, modern, evidence-based scientific knowledge. Guided by the individualized approach to each patient's needs and aiming to improve the quality of life of those he serves, the physician manages all orthopedic conditions both conservatively and surgically.

The physician's areas of expertise include, among others, the surgical treatment of foot disorders, sports injuries of the knee (anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tears), shoulder (shoulder dislocation), and knee and hip arthroplasty.

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.

Rodopoulos Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the same institution. He specializes in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery of the knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow, as well as reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. Additionally, he has been trained and gained experience in modern surgical techniques related to minimally invasive surgery of the hip, knee, and foot. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at the General Clinic "Hippocrates" in Piraeus and as a Scientific Collaborator at Euroclinic Athens and the Medical Center of Athens - Peristeri. He actively participates in Greek and international conferences with presentations and lectures and has numerous publications in nationally and internationally recognized orthopedic journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic College of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and the Scoliosis Research Society.

Dr. Diakatos Andreas is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He was born in Athens. He began his specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Asklipiio Voulas Hospital. For two years, he trained in Microsurgery at KAT Hospital and for one year in Pediatric Orthopedics at the same hospital. In 2014, he obtained the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialty certification and has been practicing privately since then. He is currently affiliated with Hygeia Hospital, where a significant number of robotic surgeries are performed, a cutting-edge technology in knee and hip arthroplasty within this specialty. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention his training in Bologna, Italy, under Professor Maurilio Marcacci, as well as in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Dr. Tsapakidis Giannis was born in Larisa in 1975 and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2000. He completed his Orthopedic specialty residency at Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, with part of his training conducted at KAT Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital in London. He received a scholarship from AO and worked as a Fellow at the Sports Injuries and Trauma Center of Queens Medical Centre University Hospital in Nottingham. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Athens and a member of AO ALUMNI. Since 2006, he has served as the team physician for the women's basketball team “ESPERIDES” Kallithea (Women’s A1 Basketball Champion for 2006-07 and 2008-09 and Greek Cup Winner for 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09). From 2015 to 2018, he was part of the medical team covering orthopedic concerns for the athletes of KAE AEK. Since 2013, he has provided medical coverage for the basketball team PROTEAS VOULAS and from 2015 to 2025 served as the medical provider for the athletes of the basketball team KAE AMAROUSIOU. From 2021 to 2023, he was the team physician for the WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM, and from 2022 to 2024 for the team of PANIONIOS B.C. Previously, he was part of the medical team covering orthopedic needs of the athletes of KAE PANELLINIOS from 2008 to 2011 and the Cultural and Sports Center “DAIS.” Subsequently, from 2018 to 2022, he provided medical coverage to the athletes of MELLISION and since 2018 to the athletes of ESPEROS B.C. Finally, starting this year, he has been the medical provider for the amateur club PANATHINAIKOS A.O. He has attended specialized seminars/workshops in Traumatology, Microsurgery, and Arthroscopic Surgery both in Greece and abroad. He has participated with publications/presentations in Greek and International scientific conferences and journals.