Ophthalmologists for Glaucoma

Dr Karamitsos Athanasios MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO is an Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies with a distinction from the same university. He has specialized for five years in the United Kingdom at the University Hospitals of Cambridge and Newcastle, focusing on diseases of the ocular fundus and specialized surgeries of the retina and macula, complex cataract surgeries, laser treatments, as well as ophthalmic inflammations and their therapies. He also has significant experience with rare ophthalmic cases and syndromes, such as Stickler syndrome. Additionally, he has specialized in OCT technology, Optical Coherence Tomography. Currently, he works as a University Fellow at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specifically in the Department of Retinal Surgery, treating patients with macular disease, diabetic retinopathy and edema, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, intravitreal hemorrhage, and complex cataract cases. Finally, Dr Karamitsos actively participates with presentations at numerous Greek and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the European Vitreoretinal Society, and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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.

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.

Elisavet Laletsoglou is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. At the clinic, a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and contact lens fitting are performed, and the doctor undertakes Laser surgeries for myopia and cataracts. With many years of experience in providing healthcare services, the doctor manages a wide range of conditions based on the specialized needs of her patients.

Dr. Mintziras Dionysios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Ophthalmology specialty training at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the Theia Pronoia Hospital "H Pammakaristos." Throughout his professional career, he has served as a trainee ophthalmologist in England and has taught courses in the Nursing Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Kyparissia. To date, Dr. Mintziras collaborates with the Central Clinic of Athens, the Athens Refractive Center, and Athens Vision. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of papers published in both Greek and international scientific journals.

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).

Kaltsos Konstantinos is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in ophthalmic surgery and myopia laser treatment. Dr. Kaltsos has worked in several hospitals in Greece and abroad, including AHEPA Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He has extensive experience in cataract and glaucoma surgery, laser vision correction, and diseases of the macula and retina. Furthermore, Ophthalmologist Kaltsos Konstantinos is a member of prominent medical associations and actively participates in seminars and conferences to remain continuously updated on advancements in his field and to provide the most modern services to his patients.

Filip Gkampriela - Monika is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Additionally, she has worked as a Surgical Ophthalmologist at the Athens Eye Clinic. She is specialized in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and macular degeneration. At her private practice, she offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Takis Dimitrios MD, MSc, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and operates private practices in Kypseli and Tavros. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Pécs, Hungary. Subsequently, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," obtaining the Ophthalmology specialty title. He then worked in the United Kingdom, initially at the Royal Derby Hospital and later at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Bristol, where he specialized in retinal diseases and ocular inflammations, earning the title and diploma of Medical Retinal Fellow. In 2013, following examinations in Paris, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and is a member of the GMC (Specialist Registry). Finally, he has experience in private practice, addressing a wide range of ophthalmologic issues across all ages, with specialization in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and macular degeneration.

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.

Kontaksakis Anastasios MD, PhD, FEBO is a Military Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Chania. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete, and a diplomate of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He specialized in cataract microsurgery, refractive surgery for the correction of myopia/astigmatism/hyperopia, pediatric ophthalmology, and intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents for the treatment of macular diseases. He completed his specialty at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". During his career, he served as Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and as a collaborator of the Pediatric Ophthalmology department at the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital of Athens. At his private practice, he provides basic and specialized services covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, including refractive examination of adults and children, cataract assessment, glaucoma evaluation, and macular disease screening. Additionally, for surgical procedures, he collaborates with reputable hospitals and clinics such as the General Clinic Iasis Gavrilakis, the Therapeutic Center of Chania Kapakis, and the Athenian Refractive Laser Center.

Fidanaki - Tountor Ntaniela is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Pallini. She holds a Medical Degree from the School of Health Sciences at Carol Davila University and is specialized in myopia laser treatment and ophthalmic surgery. Additionally, Dr. Fidanaki - Tountor has extensive experience in conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular diseases. She obtained her ophthalmology specialty at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas," where she remained as a Scientific Collaborator in the Retina Department until 2002. Since 2002, she has been collaborating as a Scientific Collaborator at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Metropolitan General Hospital. Finally, she is a member of several scientific associations, including the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery. She is also the founder of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Non-Invasive Surgery.

Dr. Miraxtsis Theodoros MD, PhD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon - Military Physician and Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at the 424 General Army Hospital of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS). He has completed postgraduate studies in Pediatric Ophthalmology and, as part of his doctoral thesis, he is extensively involved in the management of macular diseases (wet and dry age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema or post-thrombotic conditions), with the administration of new anti-angiogenic agents (anti-VEGF) and lasers. Currently, in his fully equipped ophthalmology clinic, he practices across the full spectrum of Ophthalmology with a special emphasis on Pediatric Ophthalmology - Neuro-ophthalmology, the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with laser techniques (LASIK - PRK - FEMTO-LASIK), especially for candidates of military, police, and merchant marine academies, as well as the treatment of corneal disorders (e.g., keratoconus) using the new Cross-Linking method. He has been trained in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and the implantation of special toric intraocular lenses for the correction of high refractive errors (very high myopia and astigmatism).

Η Τζάκρη Δήμητρα είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός - Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος MD, MSc, PhD(c), FEBO και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό οφθαλμολογικό ιατρείο στον Εύοσμο Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι συνεργάτης ιατρός της Γενικής Κλινικής Θεσσαλονίκης και της Κλινικής «Άγιος Λουκάς». Ειδικεύθηκε στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης «Παπαγεωργίου» και είναι Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτωρ Ιατρικής του Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στη χειρουργική καταρράκτη και τους premium ενδοφακούς. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Μεθοδολογία της Ιατρικής Έρευνας και μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Εδιμβούργου (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο), με έμφαση στην πρώιμη διάγνωση γλαυκώματος και στην ηλικιακή εκφύλιση της ωχράς κηλίδας. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια, καθώς και στην παρουσίαση κλινικών περιστατικών και επιστημονικών εργασιών, έχοντας λάβει επαίνους και διακρίσεις για την ακαδημαϊκή και επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα. Στο ιατρείο της πραγματοποιείται πλήρης οφθαλμολογικός έλεγχος ενηλίκων και παιδιών, προεγχειρητικός έλεγχος καταρράκτη, διερεύνηση και παρακολούθηση γλαυκώματος και παθήσεων ωχράς κηλίδας, καθώς και αντιμετώπιση επειγόντων οφθαλμολογικών περιστατικών με σύγχρονα διαγνωστικά μέσα και εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση.

Koumpouni Kelly is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains her private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she graduated with a grade of Very Good. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (partial period of a few months) and at the Athens Eye Clinic, where she was trained in a wide range of Eye Pathology and Surgery. She has served as a collaborator in private ophthalmology clinics for several years. Since 2020, she has been providing ophthalmology services at the INTERAMERICAN polyclinics. She performs cataract and refractive surgery (laser correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism), monitors glaucoma cases, macular and retinal diseases. The physician has participated and continues to participate in numerous ophthalmological conferences to stay informed about advancements in her field. She is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases, the Medisystem health network, and the Athens Medical Association.