Ophthalmologists with experience in Cataract surgery in Thessaly

Axtaropoulos Athanasios MD, PhD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining his private practice in Larissa. Since 2007, he has been a PhD holder from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, with research and a dissertation focused on glaucoma. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio" and has worked as a surgeon at the "Iaso" Hospital of Thessaly. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad, primarily aimed at maintaining a high level of knowledge and continuous professional development in the field of ophthalmology, both diagnostically and surgically.

Dr. Nasikas Vasileios MD, MSc, FEBOphth is a Surgical Ophthalmologist specializing in Refractive Surgery, specifically laser surgery for refractive disorders (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and their combinations). He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree in Ophthalmic Imaging from Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBOphth after examinations in 2017. Notably, he is the only refractive surgeon in Thessaly officially trained by a certified body, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, having received this specialization through a structured scholarship program in 2019. His involvement in refractive surgery began in 2015 at VEMMO under the renowned professor I. Pallikaris, the pioneer of LASIK. "OCLIU" is located in a comfortable, luxurious facility offering highly specialized medical services. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the latest scientific innovations in ocular imaging, optical coherence tomography, and non-invasive angiography OCT/OCT-a for the diagnosis and monitoring of optic nerve and macular diseases, with a strong investment in human resources. Aspiring to be a model ophthalmic clinic and an example of service provision so that people can see as they deserve, with courage and truthfulness regarding their health.

Kelly Xristopoulou is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Volos. She is a PhD candidate and a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her career, she worked at the General Hospital of Volos "Achillopouleio," where she served as a Consultant for 3 years. She possesses valuable experience and knowledge, and currently, in her private practice, she offers a wide range of specialized services fully meeting the needs of her patients. Finally, Dr. Xristopoulou is a member of the Medical Association of Magnesia.

Sourlas Vasileios is an ophthalmic surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Larisa. He specializes in posterior segment diseases - macula, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and the study and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

Mpanteka Marina is an Ophthalmic Surgeon - Pediatric Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. She has received additional training and specialization in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Children and Adults at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK, where she worked as a paid fellow, gaining extensive experience in pediatric ophthalmology cases, strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), keratoconus, pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, and nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Simultaneously, she trained in LASER correction for myopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia, and adult cataract surgery. Since 2016, she has been the Scientific Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus department at JuniorVision within the LMVision (Laser and Microsurgery Vision) Day Care Unit based in Thessaloniki. Since 2019, she collaborates with the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is responsible for the pediatric ophthalmology clinic at AHEPA Hospital. She is certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Applications of Molecular Medicine. She is very actively involved in clinical research, and her notable research experience is reflected in numerous scientific publications in international ophthalmology journals, as well as many presentations at conferences in both Greece and abroad, where she frequently participates.