Health professionals for Herniated Disc

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.

Ο Μαλαχιάς Μιχαήλ-Αλέξανδρος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός-Αθλητίατρος και Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής στην Ιατρική Σχολή EUC Φρανκφούρτης (Γερμανία). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ο ιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην αρθροσκοπική και επανορθωτική (αρθροπλαστικές) χειρουργική του ώμου, του γόνατος και του ισχίου. Επιπλέον, θεωρείται expert στις νέες βιολογικές θεραπείες (PRP) με καθοδήγηση υπερήχου (πρώτο Διδακτορικό στην Ελλάδα πάνω στο εν λόγω πεδίο), αλλά και στη θεραπεία των αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου έχει λάβει την εθνική κλινική υποτροφία «Γεώργιος Νούλης», της Ελληνικής Αρθροσκοπικής Εταιρείας (αντιμετώπιση ρήξης μηνίσκου, ρήξης χιαστού, χόνδρινων βλαβών, αρθροσκόπηση ισχίου σε νέους, αρθροσκόπηση ώμου για ρήξη τενόντων στροφικού πετάλου, εξάρθρημα, κτλ.). Η μετεκπαίδευσή του (complex joint reconstruction fellowship) στο πεδίο της ελάχιστα επεμβατικής ρομποτικής αρθροπλαστικής γόνατος & ισχίου έχει πραγματοποιηθεί στο Hospital for Special Surgery (Νέα Υόρκη), το οποίο αξιολογείται, επί 12 συναπτά έτη, ως το κορυφαίο (Νο1) ορθοπαιδικό νοσοκομείο των ΗΠΑ. Πέραν τούτου, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί, επί σειρά ετών (clinical fellowships), στον τομέα της αρθροσκοπικής χειρουργικής και της αντιμετώπισης αθλητικών κακώσεων, σε διεθνή ακαδημαϊκά κέντρα του υψηλότερου επιπέδου (ESSKA teaching centers), όπως η Clinica Ars Medica (Λουγκάνο, Ελβετία), και η ATOS Klinik (Χαϊδελβέργη, Γερμανία). Ο Επ. Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής, κος Μαλαχιάς, είναι αναγνωρισμένος σε διεθνή συνέδρια για την ακαδημαϊκή κλινική έρευνά του και έχει συμμετάσχει σε άνω των 110 επιστημονικών ερευνών, δημοσιευμένων σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά (του Pubmed). Μετά από πολυετή χειρουργική εξειδίκευση στο εξωτερικό, επιστρέφει στη γενέτειρά του, την Αθήνα, για να ασκήσει την ορθοπαιδική επιστήμη, ως Διευθυντής της Γ’ Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής στο Therapis General Hospital, με βάση τα πλέον σύγχρονα διεθνή πρότυπα και επίκεντρο τον άνθρωπο.

Dimitrakis Nikolaos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon and serves as an Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada within MEDIONE. He specialized in the Orthopedic Clinic - Sports Injuries Department at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, as well as at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." As part of his specialty training, he was trained in the Hand - Upper Limb - Microsurgery Department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has completed postgraduate studies in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on ''Congenital and Neuromuscular Scoliosis.'' He has also undergone further training in preventive screening for spinal deformities in students at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." In his practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics, with specialization in traumatology, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. Furthermore, the doctor has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and internationally and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. Holder of the Diploma of the

Hellenic Spine Society 

Xaritidis Xaralampos is a Neurosurgeon - Spinal Surgeon, with five years of specialization in major London hospitals in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. He maintains a practice in Ampelokipoi, within the Errikos Dynan Hospital. Additionally, he is the Director of the Spinal Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and is part of the Scoliosis Department at Mitera Hospital. He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the Neurosurgical Clinic of the 417 NIMTS (Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund). After his specialization in London, he served as Director of the Spinal Department (Spinal Consultant) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals of the NHS Trust and at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital.

Panagiotis Sdrolias is a Neurosurgeon who maintains a private practice in Pallini. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a significant part of his specialty training as a paid internal assistant in the University Neurosurgical Clinics of the Pitie, Salpetriere, and Saint Anne Hospitals in Paris, with final completion at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Subsequently, he served as a paid Specialist Scientific Associate of the University Neurosurgical Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." In recent years, he has practiced Neurosurgery privately, collaborating with private clinics including Mediterranean Hospital, Iaso General, and Evgenideio Therapy Center. He is deeply knowledgeable in Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Morphometry (qMRI techniques) and offers high-level diagnostic services through 3-Tesla Magnetic Resonance Analysis in his practice. Finally, the doctor has hands-on experience in radiosurgery and provides pre- and postoperative SRS consulting for tumors and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord.

Ioannis Xliavoras is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a former consultant and chief surgeon at the center for comprehensive total joint replacements at Klinikum Hochsauerland in Arnsberg, Germany. Since 2019, he has been responsible for the cartilage surgery and arthroscopic surgery department of the orthopedic clinic at Klinikum Hochsauerland. Since 2017, he is a certified Surgeon-Arthroscopist of the German Society for Arthroscopic Surgery and Joint Surgery (AGA). He is a certified Sports Medicine physician by the Medical Association of Westphalia, Germany. He is a collaborator of the private clinic "Kyaneus Stavros-Euromedica." He specializes in arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder, as well as total knee and hip arthroplasties, with extensive experience in modern minimally invasive techniques and rapid recovery, having performed numerous surgeries.

Mylonas Xrysanthos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist with private practices in Anavyssos, Lavrio, and Glyfada. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty in General Surgery at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Throughout his professional career, he served as a Scientific Collaborator at IKA Lavrio for over 15 years. Currently, in addition to his private practices, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the private hospital Medirerraneo in the Glyfada area. Furthermore, he regularly attends conferences in Greece and abroad covering the entire spectrum of Orthopedics, including topics such as osteoporosis, trauma, surgical arthroplasty, geriatric patients, and bone neoplasms. He also participates in various research projects and presentations both in Greece and internationally.

Mr. Nikolaos Kalos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Deputy Director of the 4th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General in Cholargos. He maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialization at the University Orthopedic Clinic of Ioannina.

He specialized at the Osteoarthritis and Knee Deformities Treatment Center, LKH Stolzalpe - Murau in Austria. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Aleksiou Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Larissa.

He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly.

He is specialized in Knee and Hip Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Sports Injuries at the ICATME Center in Barcelona.

He holds expertise in reconstructive surgery (Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasties), Hand Surgery, as well as diseases of the spine.

He has surgical experience in major hospitals such as the University Hospital of Larissa, the ICATME Center in Barcelona, and Duke University Hospital in North Carolina, USA.

He is the team physician for football and basketball teams and appointed by the SuperLeague as the Match Doctor for A.E.L.

He is a consultant at “IASO” Thessaly and collaborates with recognized surgical clinics providing high-level services.

He also holds numerous Greek and international publications and is a member of international and Greek scientific societies, including the European Society of Arthroscopy, the Hellenic Arthroscopic Society of Knee Surgery and Sports Injuries, the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Masount Mamoun is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Ambelokipi (Gkyzi area) and Nafplio (Head of the Orthopedic Department at IASIS Polyclinic - Argolida).

He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate diploma in metabolic bone diseases from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has obtained a specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology from the 3rd University Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT. He is specialized in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, traumatology, sports injuries, and surgery of major joints, as well as in osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and fracture healing.

In his private clinic, he manages conditions across the entire spectrum of orthopedics, with a special interest and experience in pediatric orthopedics.

Additionally, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital, Medical Center Athens Group, and Hospitality Clinic Athens.

Finally, through his participation in numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences, he continually updates himself on advancements in his field to provide specialized services tailored to his patients' individual needs. He is also a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Xarisis Mixail is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric care and is the head of the Arthroiasis Surgical Center in Thessaloniki. He maintains a ground-floor clinic in Thessaloniki, easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree from the Anatomy Laboratory of AUTH, with a scientific thesis titled: "Anatomical study of the origin, course, and distribution of the suprascapular and subscapular nerves." His clinical activity focuses on adult reconstructive surgery (minimally invasive (MIS) total knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasties), sports injuries, arthroscopic techniques, and modern biological therapies, having performed numerous surgical procedures in these areas. He obtained his Orthopedic specialty at the General Hospital of Kilkis and subsequently trained at the Upper Limb and Hand Surgery Department of Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, under the supervision of the internationally renowned Professor Anders Björkman. During this advanced training, he acquired a high level of expertise in microsurgical techniques and in the management of complex conditions and injuries of the upper limb and hand. Additionally, he actively participates in the scientific community as a speaker at conferences and seminars, while continuously attending specialized workshops and educational programs to ensure ongoing development and enhancement of his knowledge. He is affiliated with the Medical Interbalkan and Euromedica Cyan Cross facilities in Thessaloniki.

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.

Nasis Georgios is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. His training and completion of specialty took place at the Neurology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Shareholders' Fund (NIMTS). Currently, he is the Scientific Director of the Neurology Department at the Central Clinic of Athens and the Mental Health Unit for patients with end-stage dementia INIMA Megara. He is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, his practice addresses a wide range of conditions, including headaches - dizziness, vertigo, cerebrovascular accidents, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

ThinkPhysiotherapy - Papazoglou Apostolos is located in Ilisia. ThinkPhysiotherapy - Papazoglou Apostolos is a Physiotherapist who studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Aegio. He specializes in Physiotherapeutic Evaluation and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, as well as Neurological Rehabilitation.

Ο Μαρτίνος Βασίλειος είναι Νευροχειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα και στη Ραφήνα. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής και Χειρουργικής και ειδικεύτηκε στη Νευροχειρουργική της Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής Νευροχειρουργικής στο 2ο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο της Ρώμης "Policlinico Tor Vergata". Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεγάλη εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση νευροχειρουργικών περιστατικών, αφού είναι Επιμελητής A' - Μέλος Ομάδας Νευροχειρουργών του “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center”, Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της ιδιωτικής παιδιατρικής κλινικής "ΙΑΣΩ Παίδων. Όλα αυτά τα χρόνια, έχει κληθεί να αντιμετωπίσει, επεμβατικά ή μη, πληθώρα παθήσεων του εγκεφάλου, της σπονδυλικής στήλης, του νωτιαίου μυελού και όχι μόνο. Αντιμετωπίζει όλο το φάσμα των νευροχειρουργικών παθήσεων, ενώ είναι εξειδικευμένος στη χειρουργική εγκεφάλου, και πιο συγκεκριμένα στη νευροογκολογία, στη νευροτραυματολογία, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες, στη δυναμική εγκεφαλονωτιαίου υγρού, αλλά και στη χειρουργική της σπονδυλικής στήλης με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διαδερμική προσπέλαση, στις ελάχιστα παρεμβατικές τεχνικές στη διαχείριση του σπονδυλικού πόνου, καθώς και στην ενδοσκοπική και λειτουργική νευροχειρουργική (π.χ. θεραπεία επιληψίας και νόσου Πάρκινσον, DBS). Επίσης, λόγω της κλινικής χειρουργικής & ερευνητικής του εμπειρίας, έχει εξειδίκευση στην ογκολογία εγκεφάλου και νωτιαίου μυελού, στις αγγειακές δυσπλασίες εγκεφάλου, όπως είναι τα ανευρύσματα, οι αρτηριοφλεβώδεις δυσπλασίες και τα φλεβικά και σηραγγώδη αγγειώματα. Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύεται στην υδροκεφαλία, στις κακώσεις εγκεφάλου (επισκληρίδια / υποσκληρίδια αιμορραγία, ενδοεγκεφαλικό αιμάτωμα) και σπονδυλικής στήλης. Επιπρόσθετα, ο ιατρός είναι εξειδικευμένος στη νευραλγία τριδύμου, στην παθολογία αυχενικής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, σπονδύλωση, μυελοπάθεια, ριζοπάθεια) και στην παθολογία οσφυϊκής μοίρας (δισκοκήλη, στένωση σπονδυλικού σωλήνα). Ακόμη, πέραν της μεγάλης εμπειρίας, διαθέτει και άρτια επιστημονική κατάρτιση, αφού έχει συμμετάσχει σε αρκετά διεθνή συνέδρια και σεμινάρια με ομιλίες και δημοσιεύσεις επιστημονικών άρθρων. Τέλος, βασικό μέλημα του ιατρού είναι η παροχή υπηρεσιών σε όλο το φάσμα της νευροχειρουργικής που θέτουν σε προτεραιότητα τις ανάγκες του ασθενή, καθώς και η υπεύθυνη αντιμετώπιση όλων των νευρολογικών διαταραχών και παθήσεων που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά του.