Health professionals for Headache

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 Καλλιγιάννη Μαριβίκη MD, MSc είναι Ειδική Νευρολόγος, γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης, όπου διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο. Εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης το 2006, από όπου και αποφοίτησε το 2012 με βαθμό Λίαν Καλώς. Το 2018 ολοκλήρωσε το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών «Νευροεπιστήμες» του τμήματος Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με βαθμό 8.15, ενώ η πτυχιακή της εργασία πάνω στην Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση βαθμολογήθηκε με άριστα 9.5. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στη Νευρολογία στην Νευρολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου, έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί άρτια στη διαχείριση μίας πλειάδας νευρολογικών περιστατικών, όπως αγγειακά εγκεφαλικά επεισόδια, άνοια, Πάρκινσον, Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση, ημικρανία και λοιπές κεφαλαλγίες, επιληψία, μυασθένεια, πολυνευροπάθειες, μυοπάθειες. Παράλληλα με το κλινικό της έργο, ασχολήθηκε ενεργά επί σειρά ετών με τη διδασκαλία των προπτυχιακών φοιτητών Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, τόσο διδάσκοντας στο μάθημα της Νευρολογίας 7ου εξαμήνου, όσο και εκπαιδεύοντας τους 6ο ετείς φοιτητές κατά την κλινική τους άσκηση. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος διεθνών και ελληνικών συνεδρίων με προφορικές παρουσιάσεις και posters. Επιπλέον, δημοσιεύσεις της υπάρχουν στο έγκριτο επιστημονικό περιοδικό «Νευροανοσολογία». Είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Νευρολογίας (ΕΑΝ) από το 2018, συμμετέχοντας τακτικά σε όλες τις εκπαιδευτικές δραστηριότητες του φορέα. Συμμετέχει τακτικά σε διεθνή προγράμματα Συνεχιζόμενης Ιατρικής Εκπαίδευσης (CME). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο από το 2022 στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης και στο Αρκαλοχώρι με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον για τις κεφαλαλγίες. Παραμένει πλήρως ενημερωμένη για όλες τις τρέχουσες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις και νέες θεραπείες για την ημικρανία και άλλες κεφαλαλγίες. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας, της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας (International Headache Society- IHS) και της Αμερικανικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας (American Headache Society- AHS). Συμμετέχει ενεργά στον Κλάδο Κεφαλαλγίας της Ελληνικής Νευρολογικής Εταιρείας και αποτελεί μέλος της ομάδας μελέτης GRASP (Greek Research Alliance for the Study of headache and Pain). Τέλος, είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Ηρακλείου και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Βρυξελλών και Βαλλονίας (Ordre de Medecins). Μιλάει άπταιστα ελληνικά, αγγλικά (Proficiency) και γαλλικά (DALF).

Daskalaki Argyro is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is an honors graduate of the Postgraduate Program in "Clinical Neuropsychology" at NKUA. She worked as a trainee doctor in the United Kingdom at Guy’s & St Thomas, King’s College, and St George’s hospitals in London, and completed her specialization at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She was a founding member of the Memory Clinic at the Athens Polyclinic. Since 2014, she has been involved in the Special Clinic for Cognitive Disorders at the 1st University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, and since 2020 she serves as an external collaborator at the Clinic. Her scientific and research interests primarily concern dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, she holds an active role as a Researcher (Sub-Investigator) in Clinical Studies on Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Dementia. In her private practice, she aims to provide high-level neurological medical services, encouraging patients to engage actively in their care.

Lykomanos Dimitrios is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kamatero. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the Military Officers' Academy (SSAS) and is specialized in Neurophysiology at the University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a registrar at the Neurology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. As part of his continuous professional development, he keeps abreast of advancements in his field and participates in national and international medical conferences, where he presents scientific papers. In his practice, he provides high-quality services for a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, headaches, vertigo, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myopathies, neuralgias, as well as dystonia, idiopathic tremor, and restless legs syndrome. Finally, the physician performs specialized examinations such as electroencephalography and electromyography.

Dr. Mamali Margarita is a Neurologist and Attending Physician at the 1st Neurology Clinic of Metropolitan General Hospital (Cholargos) and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree from the same institution. She completed her specialization at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and, as a scholarship recipient of the Hellenic Neurological Society, pursued further training in electroneurophysiology at the 1st University Neurology Clinic of Athens at "Aeginiteio" Hospital. She was a founding member of the Stroke Unit at the private medical center "IASO General" and collaborated with the "Henry Dunant" Hospital. Furthermore, she worked for two years as an Attending Physician at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakio E.E.S." She has participated as a co-investigator in clinical studies on multiple sclerosis, dementia, and cerebrovascular accidents. Dr. Mamali possesses a significant body of published work and regularly participates in Greek and international neurology conferences. Finally, her clinical experience gained from the largest public hospitals in Athens enables her to manage cases involving various neurological fields and to recognize neurological manifestations arising from diseases of other systems, such as cardiovascular diseases, connective tissue disorders, hematological conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, endocrine disorders, and malignancies.

Fyrmpas Georgios served as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) and undertakes the examination and surgical treatment of children and adults. He has trained and completed further specialization in the United Kingdom for five years and has worked as a specialist Otolaryngologist for a total of 17 years. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through nationwide exams. He obtained his degree, a postgraduate specialization diploma, and completed his doctoral dissertation at the same university. He was awarded the Diploma of Otolaryngology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a specialization in Head & Neck Surgery. His further training includes specialization in Otology/Otologic Surgery (Bradford Royal Infirmary), Rhinology/Rhinosurgery (Derriford Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust), as well as minimally invasive treatment methods for salivary gland diseases (University ENT Clinic of Erlangen, Germany). He has worked as an ENT Consultant in the Oncology ENT Department of Theageneio Anticancer Hospital, at Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki, and at Papapolychroniou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. He is the author of international publications and scientific papers, a trainer in hands-on workshops, and a speaker at scientific conferences. He undertakes the surgical management of children with otitis media with effusion, hypertrophic tonsils, snoring, otitis, and has specialized expertise in parotid gland surgery, submandibular gland surgery, laryngeal surgery, rhinoplasty and paranasal sinuses, as well as surgery for cholesteatoma and chronic otitis media. He also performs oncologic excision and reconstruction of skin carcinomas on the face. He maintains his practice in Neapoli, Thessaloniki.

Konstantelias Athanasios is a Neurosurgeon Acupuncturist, maintains an Acupuncture practice in Athens and Peristeri. He specializes in the application of Medical Acupuncture according to therapeutic protocols, which are specific to each patient. He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Crete and a diploma from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been post-trained in the Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine at the SRH Zentralklinikum Suhl in Germany. He has served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon (Facharzt Neurochirurgie) at the Cereneo Clinic in Lucerne, Switzerland. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture, which he obtained after 2 years of training and examinations from the Acupuncture Training Institute of Greece. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the ICMART World Council of Medical Acupuncture. She has further postgraduate specialization in Yamamoto's Scalp Acupuncture at the International School of Scalp Acupuncture. Yamamoto's method is also referred to as neuroacupuncture. In this method, acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions are treated by inserting a small number of needles into specific areas of the head. The method is used for a variety of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, musculoskeletal pain and neuralgia. The practitioner carries out acupuncture treatments across the therapeutic spectrum.

Η Καρατζίκου Μαρία είναι Νευρολόγος, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Λ. Βασιλίσης Σοφίας 86 και είναι συνεργάτιδα της νευρολογικής κλινικής του Mediterraneo Hospital στη Γλυφάδα. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας και ειδικεύτηκε στη Νευρολογία στο Βενιζέλειο Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου και στη Β' Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου ΑΧΕΠΑ. Μετά την απόκτηση του τίτλου ειδικότητας, πραγματοποίησε μετεκπαίδευση στις νοητικές διαταραχές στο Dementia Research Center, University College London και στο Kings College Hospital London, στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, όπου συμμετείχε σε ερευνητικά πρωτόκολλα και εργάστηκε σε ειδικά ιατρεία νοητικών διαταραχών. Παράλληλα, εργάστηκε για 2 χρόνια στη Μονάδα Εγκεφαλικών - Hyperacute Stroke Unit του Kings College Hospital London.

The Euiasis Medical Acupuncture Center is located in Marousi. The Scientific Director of the Euiasis Medical Center is Dr. Christina Efthymiou MD, MSc, Med. Ac, who is an Otolaryngology Surgeon, Neuro-otologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with postgraduate studies in neurosurgery, autoimmune inflammatory diseases, topographic and functional neuroanatomy, nervous system syndromes, neocortical brain diseases, investigation of consciousness disorders, ankylosing spondylitis, enteropathic arthritides, and musculoskeletal problems. She has been trained at the Acuscience School of Medical Acupuncture and holds a Diploma in "Acupuncture in Pain Therapy and Obesity" from Professor Zhong Qiangwei of Tianjin University, Beijing. She is a specialist in Medical Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Biomedical Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Auricular Neuromodulation, Abdominal Acupuncture, and Laser LLLT Acupuncture. The goal of the Euiasis Medical Center is the longevity of the individual as well as ensuring a high quality of life. The holistic therapeutic approach for every condition troubling you finds its solution in medical acupuncture. Each person is a unique spiritual, mental, and physical entity and must be treated as such. At Euiasis, according to the decision (574/A4/1191/21-2-1980) (Y7/oik/4270/25-6-96) of the Ministry of Health, a holistic medical acupuncture center operates.

Lathouras Athanasios, MD, MSc is an Otorhinolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in the Ambelokipi area. He is a graduate of Medicine from Comenius University and holds a Master's Degree in Audiology - Neurotology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A). He completed his specialization in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens. Finally, he is a collaborator at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the General Clinic "Mitera".