Ophthalmologists for Cataract surgery

Gretou Aikaterini is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus, while also serving as the Consultant of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at the "Mitera" Hospital. She specialized at the Athens Eye Clinic, completing numerous cataract surgeries as well as other procedures, and following her specialty training, she continued her specialization at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. The physician undertakes preventive ophthalmological examinations as well as fundus examinations of premature newborns and children. Finally, she participates in numerous scientific conferences with the aim of continuous education and updating in ophthalmology.

Makridakis Dimitrios MD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Chalkida. The physician specialized at the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and possesses extensive experience in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and intravitreal injections. In his fully equipped clinic, comprehensive examination and treatment of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) are performed for both children and adults, along with glaucoma evaluation and treatment using visual field testing, strabismus and amblyopia assessment, fundoscopy for acquired and hereditary macular diseases, diagnosis and treatment of corneal conditions and anterior and posterior segment inflammations, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration management, as well as license renewals.

Dr. Koumoutsou Konstantina is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She studied at the Military Medical School (SSAS) of Thessaloniki. She began her Ophthalmology specialty training at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GSNA) and continued her education at the Athens Eye Hospital, where she expanded her knowledge in glaucoma, macular, and retinal diseases. She possesses both clinical and research experience, which is reflected in her participation in ophthalmology conferences held in Greece and abroad, as well as her involvement in the editing of numerous papers and scientific announcements at Greek conferences. Additionally, she has contributed to the authorship of scientific papers published in Greek and international medical journals.

Tsoukanas Dimitrios is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of the University of Crete. Subsequently, he trained in Ophthalmology at the Corinth Hospital and the 2nd University Clinic of Athens. Simultaneously, he collaborated with the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision, where he was trained in refractive surgery (laser myopia correction) and first studied glaucoma in depth, undertaking the design and completion of research protocols and observing esteemed Glaucoma specialists in managing complex cases. Completing his training in 2016 and following examinations, he was certified as a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology. In 2018, he was accepted into the prestigious European Ophthalmology Clinic Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he specialized in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and performed high-difficulty cataract surgeries. Additionally, he attended seminars on injectable therapies in aesthetic ophthalmology (Botox and Fillers), as well as the renowned Moorfields training program in refractive surgery. In 2021, after 20 years of studies, specialization, surgeries, presentations, and publications at national and international conferences and scientific journals, he inaugurated his private practice Precision Ophthalmology in Kifisia, where with great responsibility and respect towards the patient, he offers his services to new and existing patients. Simultaneously, he serves as Scientific Collaborator of the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision and Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Finally, the physician collaborates with the private clinics Euroclinic Pediatrics, Euroclinic Athens, and Errikos Dynan as a Scientific Collaborator.

Dr. Vouvouras Thomas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova and completed his specialization in ophthalmology at Melissia General Hospital "Amalia Fleming" and the General Hospital "Red Cross". His private clinic is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and he provides a range of medical services including fundoscopy, refraction assessment, glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, macular examination, tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of foreign bodies from the eye and eyelids, myopia and astigmatism laser treatment, hypermetropia laser, presbyopia laser, keratoconus laser treatment, and surgical interventions for retinal detachment repair. Additionally, Dr. Vouvouras has performed a significant number of surgeries to treat ophthalmic conditions, including corneal transplantation, surgical restoration of obstructed lacrimal ducts (dacryocystorhinostomy), and ultrasound-assisted cataract surgery.

Kouroumidis Aleksandros MD, MSc is a Ophthalmic Surgeon with extensive experience in the field of public health and primary care. He has served for many years in the National Health System (NHS) and is a consultant at the Keratsini Health Center, providing high-level ophthalmological care on a daily basis. He holds a postgraduate degree focused on "Quality of life and depression in patients with ophthalmic diseases" and places special emphasis on geriatric patient care, approaching the special needs of the elderly with sensitivity and scientific thoroughness. He has significant experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts while also providing comprehensive ophthalmological care for all age groups, including children. The physician uses state-of-the-art equipment and applies the most advanced surgical techniques. Additionally, he is actively involved in social initiatives, participating in medical missions to island and remote areas of Greece, delivering ophthalmological services to populations with limited access to specialized care. He is the Ophthalmologist of the Flying Doctors Association, concretely supporting the work of social contribution through medicine. His philosophy is based on a trustful relationship with the patient, continuous scientific advancement, and the provision of personalized, humane care.

Kavagios Loukianos MD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus. Throughout his professional career, he has acquired valuable knowledge and experience in the field and currently offers a wide range of specialized services at his private clinic. In addition to his private practice, he is an Associate Physician at the Athens Eye Hospital in Glyfada and a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society. Finally, considering education as an ongoing process, he actively attends and participates in conferences related to his specialty.

Dr. Vryonis Giorgos is a Ophthalmic Surgeon, Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Theia Pronoi Hospital "I Pammakaristos" and maintains an ophthalmology clinic in Ampelokipi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a specialist ophthalmologist with extensive experience in Greece and abroad. After completing his specialty training at the Athens Polyclinic, he undertook further training in cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and specialized in corneal diseases at Leicester Royal Infirmary. He has served as a consultant in major NHS hospitals and since 2017 has been the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Theia Pronoi Hospital "I Pammakaristos". His academic career includes doctoral research at the Medical School of Athens and participation as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), holding the title Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBOphth). Additionally, he is a member of major scientific societies such as the British Medical Association (GMC), the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, ESCRS, and EURETINA. Finally, Dr. Vryonis provides high-level ophthalmology services, specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma, eyelid surgery, refractive surgery, and the comprehensive management of anterior segment diseases.

Mpika Marina is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kapandriti. She is a Surgical Ophthalmologist graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and in Ophthalmology at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she received training in Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma at the University General Hospital "Attikon." She completed her rural service at the Filiatra Health Center and subsequently worked as a Resident Ophthalmologist at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, at the University General Hospital "Attikon," at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, as well as at the Pediatric Polyclinic of Piraeus. Moreover, she collaborates with ophthalmology clinics in Athens. She has participated in educational programs and international conferences, where she presented clinical research. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS), the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Athens Medical Association. Her practice covers the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with particular expertise in Myopia Laser treatment, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cataract Surgery.

Kampesi Ourania is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She graduated with honors from the 2nd Arsakeio High School of Athens and studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing her mandatory rural service at the regional clinic of Elateia in the Amphikleia Phthiotida Health Center, she specialized in Ophthalmology at the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the Athens Eye Clinic. She worked as a Registrar at the Athens Eye Clinic and the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Currently, in addition to her private practice, she works as an Ophthalmologist at the Euroclinic for Children and the Bioclinic of Athens.

O Κατζάκης Μιχαήλ MD, FEBO είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους (μετρό Πανόρμου). Είναι κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Διπλώματος Οφθαλμολογίας "Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology". Αποφοίτησε από το Λεόντειο Λύκειο Πατησίων με βαθμό "Άριστα". Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με βαθμό "Λίαν Καλώς". Ο γιατρός έχει ειδικευθεί στο "Οφθαλμιατρείο Αθηνών" και στην "Augen-PraxisKlinik Minden" στο Minden της Γερμανίας. Μετά την απόκτηση του τίτλου ειδικότητας Οφθαλμολογίας ο γιατρός εξειδικεύθηκε σε μεγάλα πανεπιστημιακά νοσοκομεία του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (Whipps Cross University Hospital, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals) και ολοκλήρωσε την εξειδίκευσή του στην παθολογία του αμφιβληστροειδούς και στις ενδοφθάλμιες φλεγμονές στο διεθνούς φήμης "Moorfields Eye Hospital" στο Λονδίνο. Ο γιατρός έχει εξειδίκευση και πολυετή εμπειρία στη χειρουργική του καταρράκτη, στις παθήσεις του αμφιβληστροειδούς (ηλικιακή εκφύλιση ωχράς κηλίδας, διαβητική αμφιβληστροειδοπάθεια και άλλες αγγειακές παθήσεις του αμφιβληστροειδούς, κεντρική ορώδης χοριοαμφιβληστροειδοπάθεια) και στις ενδοφθάλμιες φλεγμονές (ραγοειδίτιδες). Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση του γλαυκώματος και στις παθήσεις του προσθίου ημιμορίου (κερατοειδοπάθειες, νόσος της οφθαλμικής επιφάνειας, βλεφαρίτιδα, ξηροφθαλμία). Διαθέτει δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις ανακοινώσεων σε Ελληνικά και διεθνή οφθαλμολογικά συνέδρια. Είναι μέλος του Γενικού Ιατρικού Συμβουλίου του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (GMC), της Ελληνικής Οφθαλμολογικής Εταιρείας και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Ειδικών του Αμφιβληστροειδούς (EURETINA).

Tsironi Maria MD, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and maintains a private clinic in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a Postgraduate Program in Medical Imaging in Ophthalmology at the same educational institution. Additionally, she holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology (FEBO). She initially specialized in the United Kingdom at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Subsequently, she specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Athens Eye Hospital. She has served as a Consultant with specialization in Retinal Pathology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Furthermore, during 2022-23, she served as Director of the Retinal Pathology Department at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, UK. Today, in her private clinic, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Rempelos Anastasios is an Ophthalmologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Petralona. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". He has worked as an ophthalmologist at IKA Kerameikos. Furthermore, he regularly attends numerous conferences as part of ongoing professional development and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Vasileios Papadopoulos is an Ophthalmologist and operates an Ophthalmology Center in Kifisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Ophthalmology specialization at the General Hospital of Theia's Providence "H Pammakaristos." He has served as Scientific Director of ophthalmology centers and has participated in numerous ophthalmological and medical seminars, conferences, and workshops. He is a member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. The Biolaser Ophthalmology Center was established in 1991 by Vasileios Papadopoulos, and their primary goal and distinction from many other impersonal medical centers is the development of a trust-based relationship between doctor and patient. They provide high-level medical services in both diagnostic and therapeutic fields.

Orfanidis Thomas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Chaidari. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the Ophthalmology Department of the Athens Polyclinic. He specializes in refractive surgery, including cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification, laser procedures for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, as well as glaucoma investigation and monitoring. Additionally, Dr. Orfanidis has served as a collaborator at the Research Institute of Optics and Vision of the University of Crete, working alongside Professor I. Pallikari.

Ο Διονύσιος Τριανταφύλλου MD, MSc, PhDc, FEBO είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος με εξειδίκευση στις παθήσεις και τις επεμβάσεις του κερατοειδούς και του προσθίου ημιμορίου. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Βούλα. Η ακαδημαϊκή του πορεία ξεκίνησε από την Κτηνιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας (2008) και συνεχίστηκε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (2013). Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην παιδοφθαλμολογία στο Παιδιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης και στην συνέχεια στην οφθαλμολογία ενηλίκων στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κοργιαλένειο- Μπενάκειο (Ερυθρός Σταυρός) στην Αθήνα και στην Β' Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παπαγεωργίου στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Οφθαλμολογία το 2022, λαμβάνοντας παράλληλα τον ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (2021). Το έντονο ενδιαφέρον του για τον κερατοειδή, τις μεταμοσχεύσεις και τη διαθλαστική χειρουργική τον οδήγησε στο εθνικό σύστημα υγείας (NHS) του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου , όπου μετεκπαιδεύτηκε εντατικά. Κατείχε τις θέσεις του Cornea and anterior segment Fellow στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Newcastle (Royal Victoria Hospital) και στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Southampton. Σε ακαδημαϊκό επίπεδο, ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα το μεταπτυχιακό «Ιατρική μεθοδολογία της έρευνας»  από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης το 2020. Από το 2022 είναι υποψήφιος διδάκτωρ στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, με ερευνητικό αντικείμενο τη χρήση της συνεστιακής μικροσκοπίας στις παθήσεις του κερατοειδούς. Από το 2024, παρακολουθεί το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό του στο ΕΚΠΑ με τίτλο «Αντιμετώπιση Διαθλαστικών Εκτροπών και Διαθλαστικές Επεμβάσεις». Διαθέτει σημαντική ερευνητική εμπειρία, έχοντας συμμετάσχει ως co-investigator σε ευρωπαϊκά clinical trials, ενώ έχει συμβάλλει ενεργά στην εκπαίδευση ως εκπαιδευτής σε wet labs της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρίας Καταρράκτη και Διαθλαστικής Χειρουργικής (ESCRS) και του μεταπτυχιακού πργράμματος "Χειρουργική του Οφθαλμού" στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης.

Dr. Xalkiadaki Euaggelia is an Ophthalmic Surgeon specializing in retinal diseases, intraocular inflammations, and cataracts. She maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently serves as an Attending Physician at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital, where she is responsible for the Department of Retina and Intraocular Inflammations.

She completed a three-year postgraduate training program at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the world's leading specialized ophthalmology centers. There, she gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, inherited and other retinal and vitreous disorders, as well as inflammatory eye diseases. In 2020, she was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Her clinic offers comprehensive ophthalmological examinations using state-of-the-art equipment and provides a personalized approach for each patient. Conditions treated include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, ocular inflammations, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Special emphasis is placed on early diagnosis and thorough patient education to ensure appropriate therapeutic decisions are made safely and with scientific justification.

Dr. Xalkiadaki is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society, the United Kingdom’s General Medical Council, and the European Society of Retina Specialists. She maintains ongoing scientific activity by closely following the latest advancements in ophthalmology and actively participates in the authorship of scientific publications that are featured in international peer-reviewed journals and indexed in the PubMed database.

Tzenaki Maria is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a specialized ophthalmic surgeon. During her studies, she has worked at the Athens Polyclinic and the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." As a private practitioner, she has collaborated with "Hygeia" Hospital, the Athens Medical Center, Paleo Faliro Clinic, the Athenian Clinic, and Eyedayclinic. She has been a private ophthalmologist since 1990 in Paleo Faliro. Her areas of practice in her private clinic include general clinical ophthalmology, refractive assessment, fundus diseases, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, thyroid-related eye disorders, pediatric ophthalmological examinations, anterior segment surgery, refractive surgeries (correction of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia), and contact lens application.

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

Manta Georgia is an Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Pangrati since 2012. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, where she was admitted through national exams, ranking 2nd in order of success. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the State Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sofia." She holds a PhD (2010) and a Master's degree (2006) from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She pursued further training at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in the fields of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Retinal Pathology in children and adults. Recently, as part of continuous scientific education, she attended the Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology department as well as the Cornea department at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She is a scientific associate of the Ophthalmology Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and IASO Maternity Hospital for the preventive ophthalmic examination of newborns. For surgeries and adult diseases, the ophthalmologist collaborates with private ophthalmology clinics. The practice is contracted with the Ministry of Transportation for issuing driver's license certificates and provides electronic prescribing of medications and glasses. Finally, the doctor accepts cases from infants.