Doctors for Πιστοποιητικά υγείας για εργασία in Kriti

Emmanouil Piskopakis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. After completing his rural service and military duty, he finalized his specialty in Pathology at the Pathology Clinics of the Hospitals of Heraklion, Crete. He attends conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuing education. Additionally, the physician collaborates with the Asklipieion Clinic of Crete and Creta InterClinic, and in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each patient.

Mpotonaki Kelly is a Pathologist and maintains a private clinic in Chania. She graduated from the Medical School of Crete. She specialized in Pathology at the First Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Chania. She worked as a Rural Doctor at the Rural Prisons of Agia and as a Pathologist at the Rehabilitation Center "Olympion Chania." In her private clinic, she manages a wide range of cases, combining her professional experience with excellent scientific knowledge.

Dr. Mpotonaki Georgia is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Chania. She graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Crete and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Chania, the Mental Health Center of Chania, and the Child-Adolescent Department of the Mental Health Center of Chania. She has gained experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease through her involvement with the Alzheimer’s Day Center clinics in Chania. Additionally, Dr. Mpotonaki has participated in national and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Association of Chania and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association.

Vavouranakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist who maintains a private clinic in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed further training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard University in Boston (as a Research and Clinical fellow) and at Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in Interventional Cardiology. The doctor has a significant number of publications in international and Greek medical journals, and it would be remiss not to mention his expertise in Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, as well as Clinical Cardiology. In his clinic, he manages a wide range of cases utilizing his scientific excellence and extensive experience.

Dr. Petrou Mixail MD is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Chania. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a Diploma in Clinical Neurology from University College London (UCL) - Queen Square Institute of Neurology in the United Kingdom. Since then, he has worked and collaborated with public and private institutions, gaining valuable experience as a Neurologist. Notable institutions include the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas" and the Pediatric Hospital "Agia Sofia." Additionally, from 2017 to 2023, he served as a Neurology Consultant and Head of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the General Hospital of Chania.

Dr. Xatzinaki Kalliopi, MD, MSc, is a Specialist in General - Family Medicine and maintains her private practice within the "Mesogeios-Diagnostic Centers," located at Chryssostomou 74 and Knosou Avenue 69 in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed her specialization in General - Family Medicine at Venizeleio - Pananio Regional Hospital of Heraklion. She holds a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Vaccinations and Infection Prevention" and has extensive clinical experience in managing emergency and chronic cases. In her private practice, she provides high-level medical services, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of primary healthcare conditions affecting the entire family: management of infections, injuries, surgical and pathological cases, prevention and management of Diabetes Mellitus, Arterial Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, and other chronic diseases, smoking cessation, issuance of medical certificates and attestations, and a holistic approach to the geriatric patient. Additionally, she conducts home visits when deemed necessary. Finally, she actively participates in scientific conferences and educational programs, aiming at her continuous professional development and provision of optimal care to her patients.

Dr. Xarizani Aikaterini, MD, MSc, is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice at 43 Selinou Street in Chania, offering medical services both in a fully equipped clinic and through home visits. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete in 2016 with a degree grade of 8.07 and holds an Interinstitutional Master's degree in "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases," graduating with a grade of 9.16. The doctor obtained the international SCOPE certification in Obesity Management from the World Obesity Federation. She served as a rural doctor at the Agia Fotini Health Center, participating in the clinics of Meronas and Nithavris. She began her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Rethymno, where she served for 5 months, continuing for the next 2 years at the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She completed her specialty at the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI). After receiving her specialist title, she worked as an Internist in the Special Outpatient Clinics for Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Hypertension, and Geriatrics at the University Hospital of Heraklion, gaining additional clinical experience in managing these diseases according to the latest scientific developments. In her private practice, she monitors patients with obesity and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, among others. Simultaneously, she addresses acute problems (e.g., fever, infections, etc.), places emphasis on prevention, and provides special care for the elderly.

Askoksylaki Kalliopi is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, in a patient-friendly and fully equipped environment. The doctor completed her studies at the Medical School of Sofia University and subsequently specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the General Hospital of Western Attica "Agia Varvara" (Former Infectious Diseases Hospital) and at the University Hospital of Heraklion. She manages cases covering the entire spectrum of dermatology, both aesthetic and clinical. Patients suffering from hair loss, acne, and psoriasis receive comprehensive information and an evidence-based treatment plan. Additionally, regarding aesthetic dermatology, she has state-of-the-art equipment, such as laser hair removal devices and surgical lasers, used for both facial rejuvenation and the treatment of warts. Men and women of all ages can be informed about the safest techniques in wrinkle treatment, mesotherapy, peeling, as well as liposculpture.

Fragkakis Emmanouil MD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Chania. He holds a specialty title in Internal Medicine with additional training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine. In 2009, he graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and subsequently completed his military service after serving in the 1st Paratrooper Squadron in 2010. In 2012, he was a member of "Doctors of the World," participating in the clinics of the city of Chania, and from 2013 to 2023, he was involved in the Social Clinic - Solidarity Pharmacy of Chania. He obtained the title of Specialist in Internal Medicine, completing his specialty in 2018, and since then, he has been practicing at the Private General Clinic Gavrilakis "IASIS," managing the Internal Medicine department and practicing clinical medical pathology. He collaborates with distinguished physicians across all specialties in the prefecture of Chania as well as throughout Greece, aiming for a holistic and effective approach to patients’ health issues. Throughout his medical career, he has participated in numerous medical conferences and remains informed about the latest scientific developments in the field of Internal Medicine and Medical Science. He is certified in the electronic prescribing and examination system of the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY), enabling him to prescribe medications from multiple specialties across ALL insurance funds, as well as referrals for laboratory blood tests, radiological exams, etc.

Patialiakas Athanasios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Chania. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Cardiology, and has completed a two-year fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University Hospital of Ferrara in Italy. In his private practice, he manages all types of cardiology cases (coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia problems, hypertension, dyslipidemias). Additionally, at the hemodynamic laboratory of the IASIS - Gavrilakis clinic, he performs interventions, coronary angiographies, and angioplasties (balloon dilations) with stent placement. As a military physician, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, often as a speaker, maintaining his thorough expertise in his field of specialization, and has several publications in internationally recognized journals. Finally, he is a member of numerous medical associations and scientific societies.

I was born in Athens in 1983, where I spent my childhood and school years.

Driven by my Cretan roots and the prestigious reputation of the University of Crete, I decided to study Medicine in Heraklion following the national exams in 2001. I graduated in 2008 with a GPA of 7.05 ('Very Good').

Immediately after obtaining my degree, I moved to Munich, Germany, to pursue my medical residency. Although I initially wavered between Neurology and Psychiatry, I was drawn to Psychiatry after a year of working in neurological rehabilitation.

I completed my residency at the renowned psychiatric teaching hospital Inn Salzach Klinikum in Wasserburg am Inn, affiliated with the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). During the academic years 2015/2016, I also served as a lecturer at the hospital's nursing school.

In the summer of 2016, I was awarded the title of Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie) by the State of Bavaria. My medical specialty was officially recognized in Greece in 2017.

From 2017 until late 2024, I worked as a specialist Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist at the outpatient clinics of KBO-Klinik Nord in Munich. Parallel to this, from 2018 to 2023, I served as a Court-Appointed Psychiatric Expert for the Bavarian State Courts, collaborating with the Munich-based institute GWG (Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Gerichts- und Rechtspsychologie).

In 2018, I had the honor of being a speaker and interpreter at the Greek-German conference "Challenges of Psychotherapy in a Globalizing World," organized by the Munich Medical Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymvari, Chania.

Returning permanently to Greece in 2025 marked a year of transition after 15 years in Germany. In 2026, I established my private psychiatric practice in Heraklion, Crete.

My extensive experience in Germany allowed me to work across the full spectrum of mental health disorders. This background shaped my approach to mental illness as a complex issue with biological, psychological, and social dimensions. I am committed to providing high-level medical services with profound respect for the individual, free from discrimination, stereotypes, or stigma.

Dr. Epitropakis Georgios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion. He specializes in clinical and aesthetic dermatology as well as dermatologic surgery, and his clinic offers a wide range of procedures and treatments. In addition to cryosurgery and diathermy, he provides treatments for alopecia and hair disorders, such as hair loss, as well as nail treatments (onychomycosis). Treatments for hyperhidrosis of the armpits, palms, and soles using botulinum toxin (Botox) are also performed. As a dermatologist, he manages cases and provides treatments for acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin allergies, and warts. As a venereologist, he additionally monitors and treats condylomas and HPV infections. Dermatologic surgery involves the surgical removal of various skin lesions under local anesthesia, performed within the clinic. Various dermatologic surgical procedures are conducted at the clinic, with the primary being the surgical excision of nevi (skin moles), both on the face and body, following dermoscopy—a specialized imaging technique used to examine moles for potential melanomas. Daily, he treats numerous aesthetic dermatology cases, including wrinkle treatments with hyaluronic acid fillers, considered the safest, painless, and most natural method for wrinkle restoration, as well as facial mesotherapy, chemical peels, and anti-aging treatments.

Thrapsanioti Eleutheria MD is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and a collaborator of the "P. Sakkelaropoulos" Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults. She studied and is preparing her doctoral thesis at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since her graduation, she has worked as a scientific associate at the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Sensorimotor Control at the Research University Mental Health Institute "KOSTAS STEFANIS," investigating the neurophysiology of psychoses. She specialized at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she collaborated in the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Department and received further training in psychoanalytic theory and technique. She served for two years at the General Hospital of Chania as a Senior Registrar B', responsible for a closed ward and outpatient clinic, gaining significant clinical experience across the full spectrum of mental disorders (psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia, etc.). Concurrently, as a regular board member of the Chania Medical Association, she participated in various initiatives for mental health rights (combating stigma, community reintegration, promoting awareness and enlightenment). She has published scientific papers in international journals, presented at the 2015 conference of the American Society for Neuroscience, and continues to actively pursue her research activities.

Dr. Nikolaos Kakolyris is a Family Doctor and operates a private practice in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. He holds a Medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Medicine, completing his specialization in 2002 after passing the relevant exams in Athens. Throughout his professional career, he has served in various medical and administrative roles, providing specialized care and managing cases in both hospital and primary care settings. Dr. Kakolyris started his career as an auxiliary physician at the Dialysis Unit of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, and later worked as an Assistant Consultant in General Medicine at the General Hospital of Ierapetra until 2011, when he advanced to the position of Consultant in the National Health Service (ESY). On March 15, 2019, he was promoted to the role of Director and Head of the Emergency Department (ED) at the General Hospital of Agios Nikolaos (GNA), where he assumed full scientific responsibility for the department. In 2021, he was appointed Coordinator at the Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Agios Nikolaos, where he contributed to the organization and coordination of the COVID-19 vaccination center while retaining his responsibility for the Emergency Department. Additionally, he served as the Coordinator for the Education of General Medicine Residents at the Agios Nikolaos Hospital and participated in the development of the training program for the specialty. Dr. Kakolyris holds a Ph.D. from the University of Crete, with his doctoral thesis focusing on the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Primary Health Care and General Medicine. He has participated in numerous scientific studies and publications, several of which were published in international scientific journals and presented at international conferences. His research experience extends to collaborative projects, including the INTERREG 3 Greece-Cyprus initiative aimed at improving patient management in Health Centers with the support of new technologies. Furthermore, he was an integral member and Vice President of the Hellenic Primary Care Respiratory Group (HePCRG), which represented the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) in Greece. Dr. Kakolyris has contributed to many scientific actions, including the translation of guidelines for primary care respiratory diseases and smoking cessation approaches. He has also conducted educational activities, providing training to medical students, high school students, and conducting informational sessions on television regarding smoking and burn care. Holding certifications in Emergency Medicine (ALS Provider), as well as additional advanced training programs, Dr. Kakolyris remains an active member of the medical community and continues to contribute to the improvement of healthcare services in the Lasithi region, participating in various scientific and professional organizations.

Dr. Nikolaos Kostakis is a General Practitioner with extensive professional experience in both Greece and abroad. He began his medical career in 2008 as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Siteia. From 2009 to 2010, he worked as a private physician at the "Cretan Medi Help" Medical Center in Heraklion, and in 2010, he continued his private practice at the "Asklipieion of Crete" private clinic. Between 2010 and 2011, he served as a rural doctor fulfilling his mandatory service at the Regional Clinic of Menetes in Karpathos. In 2013–2014, he gained international experience as a resident in General Practice at the "FLEN" Health Center in Sweden, and he completed his residency in Greece at the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI) from 2014 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been serving as a General Practitioner at the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) in Heraklion, and since 2025, he also maintains a private medical practice in the same city. He holds a medical degree from the Second University of Naples in Italy.  

Liopyrakis Antonis is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, maintaining a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. In a welcoming environment, years of knowledge and experience are combined with modern methods and equipment, where all types of pathological conditions are successfully regulated and treated. The physician investigates the medical problem through the broad spectrum of pathology and, based on the diagnosis and taking into account the nature of the symptoms and the discomfort caused by the disease, proposes the appropriate treatment. Additionally, a group of patients with a history of chronic pain receive palliative care. Overall, the physician manages cases such as pathological diseases, febrile infections, cough, persistent fever, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Astrakianakis Antonios is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Heraklion, Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Internal Medicine at the 3rd Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio". He regularly attends conferences and continuing education courses in Greece and abroad, with a focus on diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and dyslipidemias. In his practice, he manages chronic and emergency cases within the spectrum of pathology, while also issuing health certificates for sports, employment, and driving licenses. In parallel with his private practice, he has previously worked as a Pathologist at the Regional Health Unit of EOPYY (formerly IKA) in Heraklion, at the First Aid Station of Heraklion Airport as an inspecting physician, and has served as a pre-examination doctor and member of various committees of the Disability Certification Center (KEPA), as well as on the Supreme Health Committee for Pension Awards of OGA.

Papadakis Ioannis is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and completed advanced training in Otolaryngology in the United Kingdom at various National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. Specifically, among others, he worked at Princess Victoria Hospital in Scotland, Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, as well as Pilgrim Hospital. At his private clinic, services provided include hearing measurement/tympanometry, vertigo assessment, allergy testing, otomicroscopy, endoscopic examination, and sleep study. As part of ongoing medical education aimed at maintaining, developing, and improving medical knowledge and surgical techniques, the doctor participates annually in specialized conferences, seminars, and in the annual revalidation of doctors in the United Kingdom (GMC revalidation). Finally, he is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the European Rhinology Society, and the British Medical Association.