Doctors for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Attica

Dr. Zaxou Maria is an External Collaborator at the private hospitals "Lefkos Stavros" and "Mediterraneo" and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens - NKUA, focusing on hydrocolonoscopy and new techniques for the removal of colorectal polyps. She is actively engaged in clinical research and has participated in Greek and international conferences, including the Pan-European UEG 2023, where she was awarded for the COLDWATER study. She is specialized in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and is a member of the educational committee of the Rome Foundation. In her private practice, she addresses the full spectrum of Gastroenterology (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Helicobacter pylori infection, GERD, dyspepsia, etc.) and performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring painless and safe procedures.

Dr. Tsolaridis Paulos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains private practices in Ambelokipi, Koukaki, and Kerameikos. He has extensive experience in endoscopic nasal surgery, thyroid gland surgery, and facial plastic surgery. At his clinics, a professional approach is maintained for every patient, and the effectiveness of the provided services is guaranteed. Surgical procedures are performed at any private clinic in Athens chosen by Dr. Tsolaridis' patients. Additionally, as part of continuous professional development, the doctor actively attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops, staying informed about advancements in his specialty. Finally, full coverage of expenses for ENT surgical procedures is provided for patients insured with EDOEAP and the Bank of Greece insurance.

Dr. Pantos Paulos is an Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon, maintaining his private practice in Kifisia. He graduated from the Athens College and subsequently obtained his degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital "Hippocratio" and received his specialty certification from the European Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He works as a Second Consultant at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." He has performed numerous surgical procedures covering the entire scope of the specialty in both adult and pediatric patients. He has specialized experience in Endoscopic Surgery of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses as well as in Head and Neck Oncology. He has contributed to the authorship of publications in Greek and international journals and has prepared lectures and presentations for Greek and international conferences.

Zeinentin Subchia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She was born in Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She completed his compulsory field service at the General Hospital of Chalkida and specialized in pediatrics at the General Hospital of Penteli Children's Hospital. She was trained in Paediatric Dermatology at the Athens Aphrodisiac and Dermatological Diseases Hospital "Andreas Syngros" and in Neonatology at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelos" and at the Neonatal Unit of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". She holds a Master's degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with the title "Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing - Research" and a thesis entitled "Predisposing factors of obesity in children with ADHD and in children without ADHD". She is certified in the use of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, "Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development", at Churchill College, Cambridge and is certified in the use of the PAIS test for early detection of autism. In addition, she holds a Postgraduate Certificate in "Fundamentals of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics", from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has participated in numerous pediatric conferences with talks and posters. He has taken part in several voluntary activities, such as blood donations, immunizations of needy children, pediatrician in national examinations of children with special needs. Finally, he is proficient in English, French and Arabic.

Dr. Ioannis Zouridakis, MD, MSc, is a General Surgeon and Breast Specialist who has maintained a private practice in Korydallos since 1994 and recently within REA Hospital. He is a Scientific Collaborator and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He earned his medical degree in 1986 from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” with a doctoral thesis completed during his studies. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and further specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Montpellier in France. He attended the European Advanced Level Course in Breast Disease Management for Surgeons in Athens and specialized in the treatment of breast diseases at the 6th Oncology Hospital "G. Gennimatas." Subsequently, he specialized in hernia surgery using dual mesh PHS & Prolene 3D Patch at Umberto I Hospital in Italy and also specialized in Minimally Invasive Operating Techniques in Colorectal Surgery. He has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics and has served for many years as the Director of the Surgical Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. Currently, he works daily as a Surgeon – Laparoscopist – Breast Specialist (Consultant Surgeon) at the General and Maternity Hospital REA, one of the most modern hospitals in Greece. Finally, he has attended and participated in over 100 medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

Avramidis Vasilis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center. He has also been an Associate at the "Mitera" Hospital and the Euroclinic Athens. He possesses a postgraduate degree in Oncology from the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." Practicing medicine since 1986, he has performed a large number of surgical procedures with absolute success. He is specialized in laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, as well as head and neck surgery. Finally, at his clinic, always guided by his dedication to patient care, he provides treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Magklaras Ilias is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Melissia. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor specialized in Otolaryngology at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus, at Pammakaristos Hospital, and in Pediatric Surgery at Nikaia Hospital. Finally, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at MITERA Hospital and as a Consultant at HYGEIA Hospital.

Perrakis Euaggelos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He collaborates with various private healthcare facilities in Athens, such as the Athens Medical Center, and was the first to introduce the technique of complete mesocolic excision (CME) for the surgical treatment of colon cancer in Greece. He has taught at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany and has worked for over 10 years in major surgical centers in Germany. Additionally, he developed his own techniques for the repair of inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and Spigelian hernias, which have been accepted by the European and global surgical communities. In his private practice, he provides high-level services in laparoscopic surgery, oncological surgery, and hernia repair surgery, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the colon and digestive system, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, endocrine glands, and adrenal glands. He has a significant scientific contribution, with publications and presentations at medical conferences, as well as authorship of books for medical professionals and the general public.

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.

Η Δαμιανίδου Βασιλική MD, MSc είναι Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Παίδων και Ενηλίκων - Χειρουργός Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία.

Επιπλέον είναι Επιμελήτρια Β στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων " Παναγιώτης και Αγλαία Κυριακού".

Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά της στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία - Χειρουργική Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στην Ά Πανεπιστημιακή Ωτορινολαρυγγολογική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο". Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου στις Παθήσεις Σιελογόνων Αδένων από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης. Στα πλαίσια της ειδικότητας εκπαιδεύτηκε ακόμη στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο Νοσοκομείο Θείας Πρόνοιας "Παμμακάριστος", στη Παιδο - Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία". Συνέχισε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Νευροχειρουργική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και στη Πλαστική Χειρουργική στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών. Επιπρόσθετα στα πλαίσια του προπτυχιακού της, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Παιδοχειρουργική στο αντίστοιχο Τμήμα του " Stadtisches Klinikum" της Καρλσρούης, στη Γερμανία. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί το διδακτικό έργο της Ιατρού στα Μαθήματα Φοιτητών της Ά Πανεπιστημιακής Ωτορινολαρυγγολογικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο".

Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, του Πανελλήνιου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου και της ΩΡΛ Εταιρείας Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου Αθηνών. Τέλος, στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης, φροντίζει να παρακολουθεί τις τρέχουσες εξελίξεις μέσω συμμετοχής σε σεμινάρια και ιατρικά συνέδρια, ενώ έχει βραβευτεί πολλάκις για τις προφορικές της ανακοινώσεις στο Πανελλήνιο Ωτορινολαρυγγολογικό Συνέδριο και στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ωτολογίας, Ακοολογίας, Νευροωτολογίας και Σεμινάριο Παιδιατρικής Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας και Ακοολογίας.

Dr. Papafragkakis Xarilaos is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist - Interventional Endoscopist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He has been fully trained in the USA. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology at the Brooklyn Hospital Center of Mount Sinai - Icahn School of Medicine in New York. He specialized in Interventional Endoscopy at the MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital of the University of Texas and in Hepatology at the University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Additionally, he holds a specialty in Internal Medicine from the University of Illinois in Chicago and possesses certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Papafragkakis is the author of numerous publications in scientific journals and has extensive academic teaching experience. He is a scientific collaborator and performs endoscopies at the Euroclinic Athens Hospital in Ampelokipoi.

Siannis Dimitrios is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He is specialized in hepatology and endoscopic gastroenterology, with particular expertise in therapeutic and interventional endoscopic techniques (gastric and colon polypectomies). He completed his Gastroenterology training at the 1st IKA Hospital and the General Hospital of Attica Sismanoglio. The physician is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists. In his private practice, he manages conditions across the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and provides specialized services tailored to the needs of his patients.

Mparmpounakis Panagiotis is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with private practices in Neo Psychiko and Salamina. Additionally, he sees patients at the outpatient clinics of Iatriko Psychiko and Iatriko Palaio Faliro (Athens Medical Group). His extensive studies in Greece and abroad, combined with his personal dedication to the patient's problem, ensure excellent provision of medical care and management of health issues. The physician's long-term involvement and experience in gastroenterology, digestive oncology, idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), continuous scientific updating, and his distinguished team of collaborators enable proper management of a wide range of gastroenterological conditions. He performs advanced endoscopic, diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic techniques such as Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) application in Barrett's esophagus, a method that essentially revolutionizes its treatment, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), magnifying endoscopy, high-definition chromoendoscopy for the prevention and early diagnosis of early cancer and precancerous conditions in the digestive system, and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI). More specifically, he performs endoscopic application of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in Barrett's esophagus, cauterization - endoscopic hemostasis of upper and lower gastrointestinal lesions with Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC), small bowel examination with wireless PILL CAM capsule, gastroscopy - CLO Test for Helicobacter pylori detection, liver and biliary diseases, anemia investigation, celiac disease screening, treatment of malabsorption syndrome, diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Karlaftis Anastasios MD is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi, while also collaborating with the endoscopy department of the diagnostic center "Ionio Iatriki." He is a PhD candidate at the University Gastroenterology Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and has worked in major hospitals such as the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," and the General Hospital of Chania "Agios Georgios." The physician has participated in numerous scientific meetings and seminars and has numerous presentations in both foreign-language and Greek-language conferences. Additionally, he has several publications in Greek and international journals. During his tenure in university clinics, he has also contributed to teaching by delivering numerous lessons to medical students. Finally, despite practicing private medicine, he continues his research and writing activities, and recently his first book was published, entitled "Modern Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology."

Maria Manolaraki is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) and maintains a private medical practice in Glyfada.

She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions in adults and children. She provides comprehensive care with an emphasis on an individualized approach for each patient and the use of modern medical equipment.

Her clinic offers complete ENT examinations, including nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; hearing assessment; ear cleaning; and treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, snoring, and vertigo.

She also undertakes surgical cases, specializing in nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, and endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Plastourgos Konstantinos is a Gastroenterologist - Interventional Endoscopist and maintains a private practice in Voula. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pathology at the Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Patissia and in Gastroenterology at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakeio" - Hellenic Red Cross. The doctor manages a wide range of cases, including gastroscopies, colonoscopies, and dyspepsia cases, and diagnoses intestinal polyps as well as Crohn's disease. Finally, since 2014, he has been an Associate of the "Hygeia" Hospital.

Dr. Sofianopoulos Georgios is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Kaisariani. He holds a degree from the Medical School and specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Dr. Sofianopoulos completed his rural service in Messinia and worked for 24 years at IKA - EOPYY Kaisariani - Pagrati - Agios Artemios. Endoscopic examinations of the digestive tract (gastroscopy - colonoscopy) are also performed at the clinic, while the laboratory is equipped with modern digital technology devices to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of digestive diseases and to provide optimal treatment.

Sioulas Athanasios MD, PhD, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is also a graduate of the same institution. He completed his specialty training in Gastroenterology at the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the 2nd Propaedeutic Medical Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and subsequently undertook advanced training as a fellow of the Hellenic Gastroenterology Society in the Endoscopy Department of the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg - Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany. His advanced training focused on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract with an emphasis on endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques (ERCP, cholangioscopy). In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Sioulas has a special interest in basic and clinical research in the field of gastroenterology, with numerous publications in reputable international scientific journals and presentations at Greek and international conferences. Currently, he practices general gastroenterology and hepatology, covering the entire spectrum of digestive system diseases, with an emphasis on endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic methods. He works closely with leading surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and radiotherapists to provide his patients with high-quality services in accordance with current clinical guidelines. Finally, Dr. Sioulas is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society, the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.