Doctors for Hemorrhoids in Attica

Ο Δοντάς Ιωάννης είναι Χειρουργός - Πρωκτολόγος και Διευθυντής της κλινικής Laser Surgery στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Την ίδια περίοδο, φοίτησε στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) και αποφοίτησε από το Ιατρικό Τμήμα της Στρατιωτικής Ιατρικής Σχολής. Ακόμη, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, λαμβάνοντας, κατόπιν εξετάσεων, τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της Γενικής Χειρουργικής. Αργότερα μετεκπαιδεύθηκε στη Laser Χειρουργική του Πρωκτού (Lasers in Colorectal Surgery) στο νοσοκομείο St. Elizabeth στην Κολωνία και εξειδικεύτηκε στην Πρωκτολογία στις ΗΠΑ. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί ως Ιατρός Αξιωματικός και αργότερα ως Διευθυντής του Χειρουργικού Τμήματος της Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας στη Διεύθυνση Υγειονομικού στο Κεντρικό Ιατρείο Αθηνών. Επίσης, από το Μάρτιο του 2006 έως και το Μάρτιο του 2017 διετέλεσε Καθηγητής Α΄ Βοηθειών της Ελληνικής Ναυαγοσωστικής Ακαδημίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς κατάρτισής του, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλά εξειδικευμένα επιστημονικά σεμινάρια ανά τον κόσμο. Επιπλέον, έχει ανακοινώσει και δημοσιεύσει πλήθος επιστημονικών εργασιών σε συνέδρια καθώς και σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Τέλος, εξειδικεύεται στις παθήσεις του πρωκτού και του πυελικού εδάφους και στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία των παθήσεων αυτών. Με 15ετή πλέον εμπειρία στη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του πρωκτού έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 10.000 χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις τόσο σε επίπεδο γενικής όσο και σε επίπεδο τοπικής αναισθησίας.

Mixail Othon MD, MSc, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in "Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He is specialized in minimally invasive and bloodless techniques. The doctor has extensive professional experience in Greece and abroad. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and bloodless techniques, laser applications, endoscopic techniques for anorectal and coccyx pathologies, day surgery, biliary surgery, digestive surgery, hernia repair, anorectal diseases, as well as management of soft tissue and breast conditions. He is the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro and Head of the Department of Anorectal and Coccyx Surgery, while maintaining collaborations with major hospitals in Athens. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and internationally and is a member of the Hellenic College of Surgeons and the Hellenic Society of Emergency Medicine.

Ntourakis Dimitrios MD, PhD, FACS is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He is a Professor of Surgery at the European University of Cyprus and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Clinic at Iatriko Paleo Faliro. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the same institution’s Medical School. Additionally, he holds diplomas in Laparoscopic Surgery, Ultrasound, and Ultrasonographic Techniques from the University of Strasbourg, a diploma in Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery from Paris XI University, and a diploma in Colorectal and Anal Surgery from Paris Diderot - Paris VII University. It is also noteworthy that he graduated from the Surgical Leadership Program at the Harvard Medical School. He initially specialized at Korgialeneio - Benakeio Hospital of the Hellenic Red Cross and subsequently continued his training at the University of Strasbourg, France, where he later served as Chef de Clinique des Universités. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences and courses and has an extensive number of publications in international scientific journals. He is a member of scientific associations and societies in Greece and abroad.

Aggelopoulos Argyris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice at Bioclab Private Polyclinics in Livadeia and Marousi. He is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, with postgraduate studies in Surgical Anatomy from the same university. He also specialized and trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom (NHS). Moreover, he possesses significant clinical and teaching experience. His research experience is also noteworthy, consisting of numerous presentations and participations in scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as publications. In his practice, he deals with pilonidal cyst removal, abscess drainage, surgical wound and pressure ulcer debridement, hemorrhoids, hernias, laparoscopic surgery, diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, breast, and others.

Paraskeua Aikaterini MD, MSc, PhD(c) is a General Surgeon and maintains private practices within Mediterraneo Clinic in Glyfada and the Ionia Therapeutic Center in Korydallos, Attica. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) and has earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in "Surgical Oncology." Currently, she is a PhD candidate in the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. Dr. Paraskeua Aikaterini has trained as a General Surgery resident at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" as well as at the General Hospital of Drama. She is an active member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery.

Ο Τριανταφυλλίδης Αλέξανδρος είναι Γενικός χειρουργός εξειδικευμένος στην ελάχιστα επεμβατική χειρουργική (MIS) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους (εντός του Νοσοκομείου Ερρίκος Ντυνάν). Είναι απόφοιτος του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) με μεταπτυχιακό στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή του τόσο στην περιφέρεια (Δράμα) όσο και στην Αθήνα, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη λαπαροσκοπική και ελάχιστα επεμβατική χειρουργική, ενώ έχει λάβει επιπλέον μετεκπαίδευση στη χειρουργική ογκολογία. Τέλος, ο ιατρός είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Χειρουργικής Εταιρίας.

Maria Mixailidou MD, FACS, FASCRS is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice within the HYGEIA Hospital in Marousi. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and continued her medical training in the USA. There, she conducted clinical research in the Department of Emergency Surgery, Trauma, and Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, under Harvard University, and specialized in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. Additionally, she specialized in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Penn State University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She possesses significant clinical experience having worked in clinics in the USA, as well as extensive scientific and research experience, reflected in numerous publications in international scientific journals and chapters she has authored in international surgical textbooks.

Zafeiris Platon is a General Surgeon - Proctologist who maintains private practices in Pikermi and Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Bologna in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the Hellenic Police. He trained in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proctological Surgery, and the use of laser at the Universita di Medicina Torino. He is an associate of the Athens and Peristeri Medical Center, Hygeia Hospital, and Mitera Hospital. Additionally, he was the Head of the Surgical Department at the General Clinic "Taxiarchai" and the General Clinic "Neo Athinaio." Currently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Surgical Department at the Lumedica Medical Group (Peristeri Clinic). Furthermore, he is the author of the book "Trauma - Traffic Accidents" and has delivered lectures at conferences as well as on television and radio stations. Minor procedures are also performed in his private practice (cyst removal, nevus excision, wound suturing, examination and removal of skin lesions), all using laser technology.

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a General Surgeon with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including both laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of the pilonidal cyst, the management and treatment of hemorrhoids, and cholecystectomy procedures. He holds a Diploma of License (MD) from the Medical School of "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" and has obtained medical practice licenses in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. During his General Surgery specialization, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department at Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department at the Oncology Hospital of Ag. Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first surgical assistant in a wide range of laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. He has worked in the Emergency Department and was responsible for postoperative monitoring and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Vasileios Mermigkas is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He is a graduate and honored PhD of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in General Surgery at the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and at the Athens General Hospital "Laiko," where he was introduced to and trained in the then new technique of Laparoscopic surgery. He received additional training in this technique by attending advanced seminars both in Greece and abroad. Furthermore, he has valuable experience in endocrine gland surgery, oncological surgery of the gastrointestinal system, digestive system endoscopy, and vascular surgery. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous research programs, presented their results at international conferences, and has published studies and articles in reputable Greek and international scientific journals.

Dr. Svoronos Gerasimos is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. He has 38 years of surgical experience, having performed a large number of operations. He holds a PhD and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He served as the Head of the Surgical Department at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" for 20 consecutive years. During his 20 years at the clinic, he participated in a significant number of surgical procedures.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Tsakiris Ioannis is a General Surgeon - Proctologist and maintains his practice in Ambelokipi. He undertakes treatments for inguinal and umbilical hernias using both laparoscopic and traditional techniques. Additionally, he manages the treatment of anorectal diseases with laser therapy, for which he has received training abroad, as well as the laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder. He also conducts home visits for patients who have difficulty traveling, providing postoperative evaluation if requested. He collaborates with various private clinics and specialists from different fields to ensure comprehensive management of complex conditions.

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Η Παπαδολιοπούλου Μαρία είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός και διατηρεί το ιατρείο της στην Ελευσίνα όπου παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα για όλο το φάσμα των παθήσεων της Γενικής Χειρουργικής, με στόχο την εξατομικευμένη αντιμετώπιση και την ουσιαστική ενημέρωση σε κάθε στάδιο της θεραπείας. Η υγεία και η εμπιστοσύνη του κάθε ασθενούς αποτελούν για εκείνη προτεραιότητα.

Με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική του μαστού, προσφέρει σύγχρονη και υπεύθυνη φροντίδα για την πρόληψη, τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του μαστού, δίνοντας πάντα έμφαση στην ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, την ειλικρινή επικοινωνία και τη στήριξη κάθε ασθενούς.

Xatzialis Xalint is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. The doctor has extensive experience in breast and vein diseases, as well as in laparoscopic surgery and laser surgery. In his clinic, he uses advanced technology lasers for treating telangiectasias, veins, skin regeneration, and hair removal. It is worth mentioning that the doctor has served for many years as a Director in the National Health System (ESY). Additionally, he is a graduate of the University of Athens and specializes in skin surgery, including tumors, malignancies, and plastic reconstructive procedures. Finally, he also possesses knowledge in plastic surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and pathological anatomy.

Ο Δρ. Παναγιώτης Βούλγαρης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός με πάνω από 35 χρόνια κλινικής και χειρουργικής εμπειρίας και περίπου 5.000 επεμβάσεις. Είναι Διευθυντής της Α' Χειρουργικής Κλινικής του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου και συνεργάτης του Metropolitan General και του Therapis General Hospital.Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή με βαθμό Άριστα. Υπηρέτησε στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στη Β' Χειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου «Ευαγγελισμός». Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής.Από το 1996 έως το 2012 διετέλεσε Επιμελητής στο Νοσοκομείο Παπαδημητρίου και από το 2012 είναι Διευθυντής της Α' Χειρουργικής Κλινικής.Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στις ελάχιστα επεμβατικές χειρουργικές τεχνικές (Minimally Invasive Techniques), όπως η θυρεοειδεκτομή, στο IRCAD της Γαλλίας, καθώς και στην ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Montpellier στη Γαλλία.Διαθέτει ερευνητικό και συγγραφικό έργο, με συμμετοχή σε ερευνητική δραστηριότητα της M.Z.C.P./WHO και δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά.Η πολυετής του πορεία χαρακτηρίζεται από προσήλωση στην ασφάλεια, την ακρίβεια και την ανθρώπινη φροντίδα, με εξειδίκευση στη λαπαροσκοπική, ενδοκρινολογική και ογκολογική χειρουργική.

Dr. Napoleon Xirokostas is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Oncologic Surgery. He maintains a private medical office in Rafina, Greece, and also serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Department of IASO General Hospital in Athens.

He completed his residency in General Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, the largest tertiary care and trauma center in Greece, where he also held the position of Chief Resident. Over the course of his training, he participated in more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including a wide spectrum of emergency, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Xirokostas holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the Democritus University of Thrace and a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He completed his mandatory rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and previously served in the Greek Army as a General Medicine Doctor, providing medical assessments and basic life support instruction.

He has received extensive training in trauma surgery (DSTC), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, microsurgery, and emergency abdominal procedures. He is certified in ATLS, ALS, and has participated in numerous specialized surgical workshops and cadaveric dissection courses across Europe.

Dr. Xirokostas has an active academic presence, with several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international surgical congresses.

He treats conditions including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries (cholecystectomy, hernias, appendectomy)

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Oncologic surgery (colorectal, gastric, skin/melanoma, soft tissue)

• Robotic surgery for complex abdominal cases

• Emergency trauma surgery and general surgical consults

His clinical approach is grounded in personalized care, evidence-based practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery.