Doctors for HPV warts in Athens

Varytimiadis Lazaros MD, MSc, FEBGH, PhD is a Gastroenterologist - Interventional Endoscopist, Deputy Director of the Gastroenterology Clinic and Endoscopy Department at MITERA Hospital, and maintains private practices in Pefki and Athens. He received a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and completed advanced training in Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where he was later appointed and worked as a Consultant. He specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos - Athens Ophthalmological Clinic - Polyclinic," as well as in Internal Medicine at the General Prefectural Hospital of Edessa. In 2017, he was recognized as a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH). Additionally, he holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation focused on the removal of precancerous lesions (polyps) from the gastrointestinal tract. He completed a postgraduate MSc program in Crisis Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. It is noteworthy that his main clinical interests include complex polypectomies of large polyps (EMR, pEMR, ESD), monitoring patients with Barrett’s esophagus, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and advanced training seminars, has received scholarships and awards for best scientific presentations, and has delivered oral presentations and posters at various scientific meetings.

Zampas Aristotelis MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Pallini and Ampelokipoi. He has undergone advanced training in endoscopic surgery, infertility, and urogynecology and has been certified in the Management and Treatment of Obstetric Emergencies - ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) by the Hellenic Society of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergency. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the "Mitera" and "Rea" Maternity Hospitals. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous conferences and seminars. Furthermore, the physician has experience in colposcopy, hysteroscopy, treatment of fibroids, condylomas, as well as high-risk pregnancies.

Dr. Iavatso Christos MD, MSc, PhD is a Gynaecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. He has extensive experience and active activity in gynaecological centres in the United Kingdom (Christie Hospital Manchester and Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford), as well as in the Gynaecology Clinic of the General Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxas". He is the Head of the Gynecology Medical Team of the "Henry Dunant" Hospital Center. Their interventions cover the whole spectrum of modern Gynaecology. With vast experience in surgical practice, they apply the most innovative techniques, equivalent to those of the largest European Centers, where they worked for many years. Cases are performed with laparoscopic, robotic or open approach, depending on the specificity of each patient and always according to the latest guidelines. Their goal is the radical treatment of gynecological cancer and the cure of patients, always respecting their wishes and giving great importance to their quality of life. Their aim is for women to receive the best treatment, achieving the fastest and most painless post-operative recovery.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Proktologiko Iatreio, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The purpose of the center is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in an economical, reliable manner and using only the necessary examinations. Its 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, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they assume responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis to treatment.

Dr. Zarakovitis Ioannis FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in the Zografou area since 2001. He is a valedictorian Doctorate holder and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He began his training in Urology at the 2nd Pediatric Surgery Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," continued at the University Urology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras, and completed it at the Urology Clinic of Guy’s Hospital in London. He holds the European Board of Urology Diploma (FEBU) and the Greek urology specialty title, which he obtained after excelling in examinations. Currently, he is an exclusive collaborator of the Athens Bioclinic and the extracorporeal lithotripsy department of the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. Throughout his career, he has also taught medical students for several years at the Universities of Patras and Thessaly. Additionally, he has served as a Consultant in the Urology Clinics of the University Hospital of Thessaly and the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio." In his practice, with the support of modern equipment, he performs comprehensive examination and imaging of the genitourinary system, measurement of urine flow velocity, bladder catheterization, urethral dilations, and urethral stricture incisions. His exceptional theoretical training, ongoing medical education in the field of urology, and genuine interest in the patient ensure the provision of personalized services across a wide range of urological conditions.

Mpaka Foteini is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who runs a private practice in Patissia. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialization at the Athens Dermatology and Venereology Hospital "Andreas Syggros." Dr. Mpaka is specialized in pediatric dermatology, clinical dermatology, and venereology, with extensive experience in handling laser devices, aesthetic dermatology, as well as the management of sexually transmitted infections. She is also a member of the Hellenic Dermatological Society.

Asimakopoulos Georgios MD, MSc, PhDc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and a Doctoral Candidate in the field of Pregnancy Pathology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in "Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine" with an excellent grade. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the First Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital and is further specialized in the Fetal-Maternal Medicine department at the same hospital. He is a university fellow of the Department of High-Risk Pregnancies and Pregnancy Pathology of the First Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens. The physician has significant experience in the management of gynecological and obstetric conditions, with particular emphasis on practicing medicine based on the latest guidelines and contemporary therapeutic protocols ("evidence-based medicine"). He collaborates with numerous Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics, such as Iaso, Rea, Mitera, Leto, and other clinics. He actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars as part of his continuous professional development and has published several scientific papers. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine, and the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Kolaggis Aleksandros is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the First Surgical Clinic of the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution (NIMTS) and in Urology at the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming." Additionally, he completed a postgraduate program in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University and underwent further training in Urological Ultrasound at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon." He is affiliated with IASO, Immedica Clinic, and the Athens Medical Center, Palaio Faliro Clinic. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Society, the European Association of Urology, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

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.

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.

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.

Andreas Petrolekas is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds certification from the European Board of Urology and is specialized in internationally recognized clinics and in vitro fertilization centers in Paris, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for managing prostate hyperplasia (prostate vaporization with TURis and laser), malignancies of the urinary system (laparoscopic treatment of kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors), lithiasis (flexible ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence. He possesses remarkable experience, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as Errikos Dynan Hospital, the Medical Center Group, Euroclinic Athens, as well as hospitals in Paris where he completed advanced training in internationally recognized clinics.

Pompou Maria is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice, "Skin Medical Care," in Ano Petralona. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syggros." Dr. Pompou has extensive experience in dermoscopy of nevi, as well as in clinical dermatology for adults and children, successfully managing cases of psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, atopic dermatitis, hair disorders, and sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, her clinic provides high-quality aesthetic dermatology services such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, mesotherapy, wrinkle anti-aging treatment, and anti-aging treatment with hyaluronic acid. She is a member of the Hellenic Dermatological and Venereological Society, the Hellenic Society of Dermoscopy, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Finally, Dr. Pompou continuously follows scientific developments by actively participating in conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting numerous poster presentations.

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.

Tsitoura Anastasia MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Clinical Sexologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and she maintains her private practice in Ilisia. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a two-year postgraduate seminar "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment" from E.P.I.PSY. Dr. Tsitoura began her specialty in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Karditsa and continued her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." At the same hospital, she served as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in an extension sector within the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology of the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, holder of the FECSM title (Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine), and since September 2022, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Sexual Health Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, Dr. Tsitoura is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Hellenic Society of Climacteric and Menopause, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).

Stathis Theofanis MD, MSc is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist with a private practice in Exarchia. He holds a postgraduate degree in Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine and a Medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has received advanced training in minimally invasive surgery in India and specialized in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at the Assisted Reproduction Unit of the University Hospital in Lübeck, Germany. He completed his residency in Obstetrics - Gynecology at Elefsina General Hospital "Thriasio" and Athens General Hospital "Alexandra" and has served in the 1st Surgical Clinic of the Special Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Furthermore, his continuous educational development includes numerous participations in clinical seminars on new techniques in gynecological endoscopy, held at the University of Strasbourg, as well as at the headquarters of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery in Leuven, Belgium. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, as well as the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Armeniakos Aleksandros is an Obstetric Surgeon Gynecologist who runs his private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from Medical School with the highest honors and subsequently, during his specialization, he had the opportunity to gain significant experience and training in a large number of surgeries, both gynecological and obstetric. He acquired experience in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, colposcopy and cervical pathology, as well as in the management of high-risk pregnancies. The doctor was trained in Ultrasound and has performed a large number of transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasounds, both obstetric and gynecological, as well as in the field of Prenatal Screening and Fetal Medicine, specifically in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies, counseling, and Nuchal Translucency measurement. He serves as a Consultant at the General and Obstetric Hospital Mitera and is notably involved in the treatment of gynecological problems related to infertility such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, etc., using advanced modern techniques, as well as in cervical pathology by performing colposcopies and modern treatments. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention that Dr. Armeniakos possesses extensive scientific work and has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars in Greece and abroad, as well as in papers and presentations at International and National Conferences, with special interest in Reproductive Endocrinology, Assisted Reproduction, Laparoscopy, Cervical Pathology, and High-Risk Pregnancy.