Health professionals for Herniated Disc

Mixailidou - Xristopoulou Melia is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a grade of "very good." In 2004, she began her specialty in General Surgery at the 1st Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Serres, which she completed in 2005, and continued as an Orthopedic resident at the General Hospital of Serres. She obtained her specialty title in Orthopedics at the University Hospital of Rio Patras and at the Karamanadaneio Children’s Hospital in 2012. During this period, she traveled to SLK Klinikum in Heilbronn, Germany, where she specialized in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic, particularly in neonatal ultrasound. She participated in a large number of conferences, presenting papers at several of them, as well as attended numerous seminars of the AO Foundation, whose official representative in Greece is the Orthopedic Clinic of the University Hospital of Rio. Finally, in 2014, she attended courses and received certification for the application of ultrasound in the musculoskeletal system with a specialization in neonatal ultrasound.

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.

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.

Detsis Georgios is a Physiotherapist practicing professionally in Nea Ionia. He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and an MSc in Clinical Management of Pain from the University of Edinburgh, School of Medicine. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Head of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Department at the Rehabilitation Center "Anaplasi" and as an External Collaborator at Leukos Stavros Hospital and Doctors’ Hospital. He is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists, the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy, and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, UK.

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.

Pentazos Panagiotis - Nektarios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Timișoara in Romania and specialized in Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and in Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he specialized in Plastic Surgery at the Attica General Hospital KAT, Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, and General Surgery at the General Hospital of Pyrgos "Andreas Papandreou." Since 2018, Dr. Pentazos has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Osteoporosis Clinic of the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

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.

Liosis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Chalandri, a member of the Medical Team of KAE Panathinaikos, and a Consultant at the Orthopedic Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at Ovidius University and a postgraduate degree from the Department of Metabolic Bone Diseases at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has specialized in the management of persistent pain and inflammation, holding a Diploma in Neural Therapy, a therapeutic technique utilizing local anesthetics for the management of acute and chronic pain. His private practice offers a range of services, including meniscal arthroscopy, cruciate ligament arthroscopy, osteoporosis screening, and chondropathy arthroscopy. Furthermore, he is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Neural Therapy and Homeostasis Study, while actively attending multiple conferences to stay updated with ongoing advancements in the field.

Ο Dr. Ανδρέας Αρτινόπουλος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα και στην Νέα Ερυθραία και είναι συνεργάτης του Νοσοκομείου Ερρίκος Ντυνάν. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην 4η Ορθοπαιδική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου ΚΑΤ και στο νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία", αποκτώντας ολοκληρωμένη εμπειρία σε ολόκληρο το φάσμα της ορθοπαιδικής χειρουργικής και τραυματολογίας ενηλίκων και Παίδων.Πραγματοποίησε μετεκπαίδευση (fellowship) στο Hôpital de La Tour στη Γενεύη, Ελβετία, στη Χειρουργική Ισχίου καθώς και στη Χειρουργική Άκρου Ποδός.Διαθέτει διεθνείς δημοσιεύσεις, συμμετοχές σε συνέδρια και ερευνητικά προγράμματα. Είναι ενεργό μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών (ΙΣΑ) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Χειρουργικής Ορθοπαιδικής και Τραυματολογίας (ΕΕΧΟΤ).Στόχος του είναι η παροχή σύγχρονης, εξατομικευμένης ορθοπαιδικής φροντίδας βασισμένης στις τελευταίες επιστημονικές κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες.

Topkas Athanasios MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, affiliated with the Orthopedic Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Varna University and holds a Master's degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his specialization in Orthopedic Surgery - Traumatology at the General Prefectural Hospital of Edessa and continued his training at the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens and the General Attica Hospital KAT. He worked as a Registrar B at the Sports Injuries Department of the General Attica Hospital KAT and subsequently as a Registrar B in the 2nd Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Department of the same hospital. During his specialization and tenure, he specialized in all surgeries related to the upper limb and the hand. Additionally, he specialized in Sports Medicine, with a particular emphasis on knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ligament injuries of the knee). To date, Dr. Topkas remains a Scientific Collaborator of numerous private hospitals and groups such as Hygeia Hospital, the Biomed Group, the Athens and Piraeus Bioclinic, the Euromedica Group, the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center, the Mediterraneo Hospital, the Athenian Clinic, and the Athens Medical Group. Throughout his medical career, he has actively participated in the development of numerous studies, which have been presented at Greek and international conferences, and has contributed to the authorship of publications. He has participated in numerous postgraduate training programs and workshops and has served on organizing committees for various conferences. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Hellenic Society for Hand Surgery, and the Hellenic Society for Wound and Ulcer Healing.

Nikolaidou Andriani is a Physiotherapist who runs a private physiotherapy clinic, the "Physio Art Center," in Nea Smyrni. She graduated in 1992 from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and completed internships during her studies at the National Institute for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, the Naval Hospital of Athens, and the Attica General Hospital KAT. She has attended seminars by the American Society Hands On, focusing on advanced physiotherapy techniques applied in Europe and the USA. Techniques include Trigger Point therapy (for upper and lower limbs and trunk), Manual techniques (chiropractic on the spine - upper and lower limbs), Dry Needling, and neural tissue mobilization. Recently, she trained in Biomedical Acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders. She is a member of the Panhellenic Physiotherapists Association and the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy, and since 2005, she has been a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS). At the Physio Art Center physiotherapy clinic, you are welcomed for the treatment and improvement of any condition. Their principle is respect and sensitivity to the patient's issue. Their goal is a thorough analysis of the problem to achieve an excellent therapeutic approach.

Sakellariou Vasileios MD, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice, Athens Orthopedic Experts, in Nea Smyrni and Marousi. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA. He also holds a Medical Degree and a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has specialized in minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries, as well as robot-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty in the USA. He possesses extensive professional experience in the treatment of sports injuries, adult reconstructive surgery, and major joint surgery from Orthopedic Clinics in both the United States and Greece. In addition to his private practice, he is the Director of the Robotic Orthopedic Fast-Track Rehabilitation Clinic and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center, while holding the academic position of University Fellow at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens with a specialization in Hip and Knee Surgery.