Doctors for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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.

Arousis Igiant is a Gastroenterologist - Endoscopist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," performing over 2000 endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract during his training. He has served as the lead physician at the clinics "Athinaion" and "Agios Eleftherios," as well as the lead physician in the Hemodialysis Unit at the "Eugenidio Foundation." Additionally, he has served as a regular supervising physician at the 417 Military Nursing Institution of the Army Share Fund. Finally, he has worked as a gastroenterologist at the Eugenidio Therapeutic Center.

Dr. Zogas Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with a clinic in Kallithea and an external collaborator of some of the largest private clinics in Athens where he performs endoscopy. He graduated from the University of Udine in Italy. He served as Director at the Department of Pathology and Gastroenterology of the University Hospital in Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden, where he obtained two specialty titles (recognized by the Greek Authorities): Gastroenterology - Hepatology and Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is a PhD candidate at the University of Umeå, where he also served as a trainer for medical residents and nurses at the Medicinkliniken and holds, among others, certification from the two-year program Grundläggande Forskningsmetodik för läkare. He has many years of experience in monitoring hepatology patients and is particularly specialized in clinical (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diarrheal syndromes, constipation, celiac disease, Helicobacter pylori, collagenous gastritis, etc.) and interventional gastroenterology with numerous difficult endoscopies, polypectomies, and other interventional procedures. He has specific expertise in interventional procedures such as large polyp polypectomies with EMR, balloon enteroscopy (double or single balloon enteroscopy), esophageal variceal ligation, dilation of gastrointestinal strictures, gastrostomy placement (PEG), and others. He served as a consultant in the Gastroenterology Department of the hospital "Elpis" until the end of 2020.

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.

Kapoulas Spyros is a General Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Panorama. He holds a Medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Doctorate from the same University. The physician has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, managing a wide range of cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care for every individual he treats.

Dr. Kakkou Spyridoula is a Pediatrician who maintains her private practice in Nikaia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed a Master's program at the National School of Public Health. As part of her specialty training, she served at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. In her private practice, she cares for a wide range of children, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to their individual needs.

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. Stefanos Tingas is a Gastroenterologist – Hepatologist – Interventional Endoscopist. In 2010, he graduated from the Medical School of the distinguished “Tor Vergata” University in Rome. After completing his military service as a military doctor with the 32nd Marine Brigade, he worked as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Sofades in Karditsa, then as a Primary Care Physician at the Vittorakis Polyclinic in Platanias, Chania, and as a sports doctor for the sports medicine company “Actionmed.”He began his specialization in gastroenterology at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia “Agioi Anargyroi,” where he completed the general internal medicine portion of his training. He then continued his gastroenterology specialization at the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio,” where he earned the title of Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.During his specialty training and overall tenure at “Tzaneio” General Hospital, he acquired significant expertise in interventional endoscopy, including techniques such as removal of large polyps, EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection), small bowel investigation with capsule endoscopy, placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), hemostasis of bleeding ulcers, esophageal variceal band ligation, and cauterization of angiodysplasias and other lesions using Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).Dr. Tingas has also been trained in high-definition endoscopy (Narrow Band Imaging - NBI chromoendoscopy) for the prevention and early diagnosis of early-stage cancer and precancerous conditions of the digestive tract.He has gained extensive experience in managing patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), as well as liver diseases, actively participating in the hospital’s hepatology outpatient clinic.Dr. Stefanos Tingas has participated in numerous conferences and seminars and has authored publications in both international and Greek medical journals. He has successfully completed and been certified by the Endoscopy School and the Clinical Hepatology School. He currently works as the Scientific Director of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department at “Affidea” Diagnostic Center in Kallithea and as a collaborating Gastroenterologist at REA Maternity Hospital.

Dr. Xrysovitsiotis Georgios, MD, PhDc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Crete and completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." Dr. Xrysovitsiotis serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of N.K.U.A. at G.N.A. "Hippokratio." Furthermore, he has an extensive record of academic publications in international journals as both author and collaborator, along with numerous invited lectures and presentations at scientific conferences in Greece and abroad.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Gastroenterology Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's purpose is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis and treatment, in a cost-effective, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The goal is to meet 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 – affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient’s health from start to finish, meaning from diagnosis through to treatment.

Koulentis Ioannis Md, PhD (c) is an ENT – Head and Neck Surgeon with a private practice in Alimos. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome "La Sapienza." In addition to his private practice, he serves as First Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Head and Neck Surgery at "Metropolitan General" and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery. His specialization was completed at the 2nd University Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital, the ENT Clinic of Penteli Children's Hospital, the 2nd Surgical Department of Thoracic Surgery at KAT Hospital, the 1st Surgical Clinic 251 of Athens General Hospital, and he has served as a Rural Physician at the Regional Clinic of Sykea, General Hospital of Molai, Laconia. He has continuous publications in reputable scientific journals and multiple participations in specialized educational courses. Additionally, he was a collaborator (Local Investigator) in the European Surgical Outcomes Study (EuSOS Study) under the auspices of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Furthermore, he contributed as an author to the 24th edition of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, has been a regular speaker at scientific conferences, and served as an Instructor at the Clinical Workshop on “Endoscopic Swallowing Assessment” during the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, the 19th Seminar on ENT Allergy, Immunology and Snoring Disorders, and the 3rd Seminar of the Hellenic Society of Phoniatrics and Swallowing Disorders, held at Attikon Hospital. He specializes in the management of disorders related to auditory function, nasal and paranasal sinus diseases, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck neoplasms.

Dr. Ioannis Kyriazis, MD, PhD, is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with extensive experience and specialization in pediatric ENT pathology, as well as in the evaluation and treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. His investigative and therapeutic focus also includes laryngeal pathology (voice and swallowing disorders) and nasal pathology (allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, deviated septum), anatomical structures which are painlessly examined in the clinic using modern equipment. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kyriazis collaborates with Hygeia Hospital, the Athenian Mediclinic General Clinic, ORL Athens Clinic, and Doctors Hospital.

Tzannetakou Ksanthippi is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos.” Additionally, she is an Attending Physician at the B' Gastroenterology Clinic of Iaso Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Endoscopic Gastroenterology (diagnostic and interventional endoscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract), anorectal diseases (cauterization of warts, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases), idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases, and endoscopic treatment of obesity (gastric balloon, gastric Botox).

Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, esophageal motility studies (achalasia), idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis)

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.

Kyritsis Aleksandros is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, collaborating with major private clinics in the city. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in General Surgery at the "General Hospital of Chalkidiki," the 2nd General Hospital of IKA "Panagia," and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." He received advanced training in minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery) at the world-renowned "Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center" in New York, specializing in the management of colorectal and anal diseases alongside the pioneering surgeon Garrett Nash. He worked for three years as a Consultant at leading hospitals in the United Kingdom, including "King’s College Hospital London," "Manchester Royal Infirmary," and "Chesterfield Royal Hospital." Subsequently, he participated in the specialized program for Laparoscopic Surgery and minimally invasive surgery of colorectal and anal diseases at the "Research Institute against Digestive Cancer" (IRCAD) and obtained a diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg. He has delivered presentations at international surgical conferences in the United Kingdom and the USA. He remains an active member of the Medical Council of England and a member of the American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, while periodically continuing to offer his services as a Specialist General Surgeon at the "Manchester Royal Infirmary" hospital in the United Kingdom.

Pontas Xristos is a Gastroenterologist and maintains his private practice in Athens. He has served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute General Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead NHS Trust and as a Clinical Fellow in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department of the same hospital in London. It is noteworthy that he was awarded a UEG (United European Gastroenterology) Scholarship as well as a Scholarship from the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society. Currently, he serves as a Consultant in the Gastroenterology Clinic at Mitera Hospital.

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."

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Μπουκόνης είναι Χειρουργός ΩΡΛ - Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Ενηλίκων και Παίδων , με Χειρουργική Εξειδίκευση στο Λονδίνο Μεγάλη Βρετανία , απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης , με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Διαθέτει πολυετή χειρουργική εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση στο Λονδίνο, Μεγάλη Βρετανία στη Ρινολογία και Ρινοπλαστική, στη LASER Ογκολογική Χειρουργική και Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στο Λονδίνο, Μεγάλη Βρετανία, στην Πανεπιστημιακή ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Queens Hospital London του BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust στη: Ρινοπλαστική, Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική θεραπεία του ρινικού διαφράγματος, Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική Ρινός και Παραρρινίων Κόλπων FESS, Ωτοχειρουργική, Χειρουργική Θεραπεία Ροχαλητού και Άπνοιας, Παιδο-ΩΡΛ επεμβάσεις και LASER μικρο-χειρουργική ογκολογία κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης χειρουργός ΩΡΛ στα νοσοκομεία “ ΥΓΕΙΑ “ και “ Metropolitan ” και έχει συνεργασίες με τα περισσότερα ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία των Αθηνών. Εργάστηκε, επί 4ετία, σε θέση επιμελητή στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, όπου και διενήργησε μεγάλο αριθμό επεμβάσεων σε όλο το φάσμα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Ενηλίκων και Παίδων. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και έχει ασχοληθεί εκτενώς με τη χειρουργική εκπαίδευση των νέων ειδικευόμενων ΩΡΛ ιατρών. Ο γιατρός έχει συμμετάσχει σε εκπαιδευτικά courses - Hands on Workshops στις Ιατρικές Σχολές του Λονδίνου Kings College London και Queen Mary University of London. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Μεγάλης Βρετανίας GMC και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει το τελευταίας τεχνολογίας Blue LASER , για τη διενέργεια πληθώρας επεμβάσεων υπό τοπική αναισθησία, ανώδυνα και γρήγορα. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει την κατάλληλη υλικοτεχνική υποδομή και τεχνολογικό εξοπλισμό και ακολουθεί όλες τις προδιαγραφές ασφαλείας και αντισηψίας για την πραγματοποίηση LASER Επεμβάσεων, Χειρουργείων και Βιοψιών υπό Τοπική Αναισθησία. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει υπερσύγχρονο Εργαστήριο Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπήσεων Ενηλίκων και Παίδων με Βίντεο Καταγραφή, εξοπλισμένο με Εύκαμπτα και Άκαμπτα Ενδοσκόπια. Είναι εξοπλισμένο με ειδικό Παιδιατρικό Εύκαμπτο Ενδοσκόπιο για τη διερεύνηση των πολύ μικρών μας ασθενών ( κρεατάκια , ωτίτιδα , λαρυγγίτιδα ) . Πλήρης Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπική διερεύνηση παθήσεων όπως σκολιωτικό διάφραγμα, υπερτροφία κογχών, ιγμορίτιδα, πολύποδες ρινός, κρεατάκια, αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, φαρυγγίτιδα, αμυγδαλίτιδα, βράγχος φωνής και λαρυγγίτιδα. Διαθέτει πλήρως εξοπλισμένο Ακοολογικό Εργαστήριο , όπου διενεργούνται όλες οι διαγνωστικές εξετάσεις σε ασθενείς όλων των ηλικιών. Πλήρης διερεύνηση για παθήσεις όπως ωτίτιδα , ίλιγγος , εμβοές , βαρηκοΐα - απώλεια ακοής και ωταλγία σε Ενήλικες και Παιδιά όλων των ηλικιών . Ο χώρος του ιατρείου είναι σε minimal γραμμές και σύγχρονης αισθητικής, δημιουργώντας ένα ήρεμο και χαλαρό περιβάλλον.