Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Ear Cleaning

Ο Δρ Δημήτρης Κοτζαμπασάκης, MD, PhD, MSc είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη ρινολογία, την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και τη λειτουργική και αισθητική ρινοπλαστική.

Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Semmelweis και αριστούχος διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Το 2017 ολοκλήρωσε με βαθμό Άριστα τη διδακτορική του διατριβή με τίτλο «Συμβολή στη μελέτη της ποιότητας ζωής ασθενών που υποβλήθηκαν σε ρινοπλαστική», η οποία διερεύνησε την επίδραση της ρινοπλαστικής στη λειτουργικότητα, την ψυχολογία και τη συνολική ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών.

Το διάστημα 09/2025– 02/2026 συμμετείχε στο διδακτικό έργο του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών ως εντεταλμένος διδάσκων, διδάσκοντας το μάθημα «Νευροηθική και σύγχρονη Ιατρική πράξη», ενώ συνεχίζει να συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επιστημονικές δραστηριότητες και συνέδρια.

Η ιατρική του εκπαίδευση ξεκίνησε με ειδίκευση στη Γενική Χειρουργική σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας και στη συνέχεια συνέχισε την ειδικότητά του στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων και παίδων, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση επειγόντων και χρόνιων ΩΡΛ παθήσεων. Σημαντικό μέρος της εκπαίδευσής του πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κωνσταντοπούλειο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στη διαχείριση ΩΡΛ περιστατικών παιδιών.

Παράλληλα ανέπτυξε ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για την πλαστική χειρουργική του προσώπου και τη ρινοπλαστική. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό συνεργάστηκε με τον πλαστικό χειρουργό Σ. Κοτζαμπασάκης, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στις τεχνικές λειτουργικής και αισθητικής αποκατάστασης της ρινός.

Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στη ρινολογία και την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική των παραρρινίων κόλπων, παρακολουθώντας σειρά μετεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και χειρουργικών workshops στην Ελλάδα, στην Ευρώπη και στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε περισσότερα από 34 μετεκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, παρακολουθώντας συνεχώς τις εξελίξεις της ειδικότητάς του.

Από το 2004 έως σήμερα έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 3.500 ρινολογικές επεμβάσεις και επεμβάσεις λειτουργικής ρινοπλαστικής, με έμφαση στη βελτίωση της ρινικής αναπνοής και της αισθητικής αρμονίας του προσώπου.

Το 2021 ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Διοίκηση Μονάδων Υγείας στο Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο. Παράλληλα έχει αναπτύξει επιστημονική δραστηριότητα με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και ανακοινώσεις σε συνέδρια.

Είναι συγγραφέας στο επιστημονικό βιβλίο «Ερωτήσεις – Απαντήσεις Ρινολογίας», ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει σε περισσότερα από 30 εθνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, της European Rhinologic Society, της European Rhinoplasty Society και της Πανελλήνιας Εταιρείας Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας – Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου.

Διαθέτει άδεια άσκησης ιατρικού επαγγέλματος στην Ελλάδα, στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και στη Νορβηγία.

Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Κηφισιά και Κρυονέρι και πραγματοποιεί χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις σε μεγάλα ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία, όπως το Ιατρικό Αθηνών, το ΜΗΤΕΡΑ και το Διαβαλκανικό Θεσσαλονίκης, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες τεχνικές και εξατομικευμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις για κάθε ασθενή.

Zappas Fotis is an Otolaryngologist and has maintained a private practice in Aigaleo since 2013. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed a postgraduate program in "Molecular & Applied Physiology" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is an Associate Physician at the Peristeri and Palaio Faliro Medical Centers and an Assistant Consultant in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Kyriakou Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a medical degree from the Military School of Corps Officers at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the B’ Surgical Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the Otolaryngology Clinic of Korgialenio - Benakeio Hospital. He has advanced training in otology - neuro-otology, phoniatrics, phonosurgery, and interventional otolaryngology. He works as an Otolaryngology Consultant at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in rhinoplasty, head and neck surgery, endoscopic nasal surgery, and pediatric otolaryngology.

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Zisis Athanasios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Kallithea. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a collaborator of ORL ATHENS CLINIC. He has also served as a scientific associate at the Voice Clinic of the 1st ENT Department of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." With specialization in phoniatrics, Dr. Zisis Athanasios is an expert in managing voice disorders in professional voice users (singers, actors). He can provide valuable advice and recommend specific exercises aimed at achieving particular vocal goals, while also having the capability to perform endoscopic evaluations as needed to monitor improvements in vocal health or regression of the respective pathology. Additionally, he performs a range of surgeries, including phonosurgery, nasal, neck, and ear surgeries. He has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the full spectrum of otolaryngology, such as endoscopic nasal examinations and audiological assessments, vertigo investigation, diagnosis of laryngeal diseases, and ENT conditions in children aged 5 years and older.

Latzonis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and has maintained a private practice in Ilion since 2024. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

In 2020, he completed his six-year specialization in Otolaryngology at the 2nd University ENT Clinic of "Attikon" Hospital and in the Pediatric ENT Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Patras "Karamandaneio".

After obtaining his specialty title, he worked for two years as a Senior Registrar at the ENT Clinic of Kalamata General Hospital, gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis as well as the conservative and surgical management of the full spectrum of ENT pathology.

In 2022, he successfully participated in the written and oral examinations for the European Specialty in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Vienna, from which he received the title "FEBORL - HNS" (Fellow of the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery).

Since 2023, he has been affiliated with the private hospitals Iaso (General Clinic - Pediatrics) and Mitera (3rd Pediatric ENT Clinic), while since June 2024 he has also been a Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Iaso.

Finally, he is fluent in English and has numerous participations and presentations/posters at Greek and European conferences, numerous publications in international medical journals and collective volumes, as well as a wealth of work and presentations as part of the training he provided to junior ENT specialists at the University Hospital "Attikon" and Kalamata General Hospital clinics.

Ioannis Petrakos is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School. He serves as a Consultant at the 2nd ENT Clinic of the Athens Pediatric Center, and has previously worked at major hospitals in Attica such as the Athens Naval Hospital, the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at his practice and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Paul Garinis is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist (ENT) and has maintained a private practice in Kypseli since 2000. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a medical degree from the Medical School of Cluj-Napoca. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko” and received further training in Otolaryngology at the Interservisan Medical-Surgical Center in Cluj Napoca and at the University ENT Clinic of the "Sfanta Maria" Hospital in Bucharest. He is an instructor in trauma suturing workshops for medical students organized by the Neurosurgery University Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace in Alexandroupolis. He is a collaborator of the University ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Clinic of the "Sfanta Maria" Hospital in Bucharest.

Panou Aikaterini is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ioannina. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina with a medical specialty in otolaryngology. Additionally, Dr. Panou has extensive professional experience as well as numerous publications in scientific journals and presentations at Greek and international scientific conferences. The clinic, located in the city center, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a comprehensive and painless examination of all otolaryngological areas of interest, such as the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx, and neck in both adults and children. Each patient is treated responsibly according to their specific circumstances and issues, and is provided with a complete diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

Silvestros Mpoukouvalas is an Otorhinolaryngologist, scientific collaborator at METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova in Romania. He worked as a General Surgery Resident at the University Surgical Department (Endocrine Glands) at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Clinic Taxiarchai. Furthermore, he served as an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and as an Otorhinolaryngologist in the Neuro-otology - Nasal Surgery Department of the same hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngology. Notably, he specializes in allergology, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, functional rhinoplasty, as well as otology and audiology.

Kokkali Eleni is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She studied Medicine at the Medical University of Sofia. Subsequently, she specialized in Otolaryngology at the Naval Hospital of Athens and at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis". Additionally, she has worked as a General Practitioner at the Health Center of Ikaria. Finally, she specializes in otology - neurotology and otology - audiology.

Roumeliotis V Dimitris MD, MSc Aud Neurot, FEBORL-HNS is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He holds a degree in Medicine from the School of Health Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a head and neck surgeon, a member, and diploma holder of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery following pan-European examinations (Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery). He is specialized in Otology / Neurotology (holding a postgraduate degree in Audiology - Neurotology, MSc Audiology and Neurotology from the Medical School of Athens), rhinology - rhinologic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and has for many years practiced laser surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the mouth, oropharynx, and larynx. In his modern clinic, all necessary diagnostic examinations can be performed, such as endoscopic examination of the nose - nasopharynx - orifices of the Eustachian tubes, pharynx, and larynx, with recording of these examinations on DVD; comprehensive audiological assessment including audiogram, tympanogram, and identification of acoustic reflexes; as well as investigation and management of labyrinth disorders. Otolaryngological problems requiring surgical treatment are addressed using the most advanced methods in affiliated clinics. The physician actively participates in all professional conferences related to his specialty both in Greece and abroad, and has numerous publications and oral presentations in both Greek and international scientific journals and conferences to his credit.

Nellas Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult patients, and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lamia. He received his specialization in Otolaryngology Surgery from the 2nd University ENT Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." He collaborates as an ENT Surgeon with the private clinic Iatriko Diavalkaniko Thessaloniki, "Agios Loukas," Euromedica General Clinic, and the Kyanos Stavros Clinic of the Euromedica group. Finally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and, as part of his ongoing professional development, has participated in numerous seminars and medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

Kyriakoulis Xarilaos is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Patras. He specializes in ultrasonic nasal surgery and has participated in numerous specialized rhinoplasty seminars. At his private practice, he conducts voice assessments, hearing tests, audiograms, comprehensive audiological evaluations, ear cleaning, and endoscopic examinations, while also engaging in endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Giannakakou - Razelou Dimitra is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Makri. She is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and to this day is a Scientific Associate at Iaso Paedon. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services including adult and pediatric hearing assessments, nasal, laryngeal, and pharyngeal endoscopy, diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland disorders, otomicroscopy, dizziness evaluation, as well as surgical correction of nasal septum scoliosis, cauterization of nasal turbinates, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, placement of ventilation tubes, salivary gland surgery, and neck surgery.

Piperopoulos Stylianos is a Pediatric and Adult Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Porto Rafti. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" of Rome and specialized in head and neck otolaryngological surgery following training at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". Today, at his private clinic, he offers specialized services across the entire spectrum of otology - neurotology and stays updated on every new protocol, research, and development in his field, actively participating in seminars and scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It comprises the Iatrokosmos Otorinolaryggologiko Tmima, staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's goal is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in a cost-effective, reliable manner, utilizing only the necessary examinations. The objective is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take full responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis to treatment.

Mpakavos Apostolos is an Otolaryngologist maintaining a private practice in Ilioupoli. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military School of Officers of Corps (S.S.A.S.), where he was commissioned as a Medical Officer of the Hellenic Navy. Subsequently, he served as the Health Director of the Frigate Limnos and as Chief Medical Officer in the international SNMG2 force. Additionally, he trained at the Naval Hospital of Crete, the Naval Hospital of Athens, and the General Hospital "Korgialeneio - Benakeio" of the Hellenic Red Cross. He also received training in middle ear surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Bern, Switzerland. Furthermore, he has held the position of Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens and has worked as an Instructor in Postgraduate ENT courses conducted at the 1st and 2nd University Clinics of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, he is specialized in Endoscopic Surgery of the Nose, Paranasal Sinuses & Functional Rhinoplasty, Otology - Neurotology, and Rhinology and Nasal Surgery.

Papathanasiou Antonios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Officers' School and trained at major hospitals in Athens, including the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He has served as Director of the ENT Clinic at the 412 Military Hospital of Xanthi and as Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. His extensive professional experience at major hospitals enables him to offer a wide range of services at his private practice, always tailored to the needs of each patient.

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.