Doctors with experience in Hypertension

Vareta Georgia is a Specialist Nephrologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a scientific collaborator at the 2nd Nephrology Clinic of A.U.Th. at AHEPA Hospital. Additionally, she works as an attending physician in the Chronic Hemodialysis Unit "Therapeftiki." The practice provides consulting services concerning the management and treatment of kidney diseases, such as chronic kidney failure, acute kidney injury, diabetic nephropathy, arterial hypertension, glomerulonephritis, nephrolithiasis, hematuria, proteinuria, infections, and tumors of the urinary system. Finally, patient monitoring and preparation for initiation of hemodialysis are also conducted.

Eleutherios Sakadakis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is also a graduate of the same institution. He has specialized in cardiomyopathies, ultrasound imaging, and cardiac magnetic resonance diagnosis, having received a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society to further his training at the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital "La Timone" in France, focusing on cardiomyopathies and endocarditis. Currently, he serves as Deputy Director of the Adult Cardiology Clinic at "Mitera" Hospital of the Hygeia Group and works as an external collaborator in the Radiology Department of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, specializing in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Furthermore, Dr. Sakadakis has numerous publications in international journals, abstracts presented at Greek and international conferences, as well as multiple commendations and an award for the best research protocol at the 17th Panhellenic Conference on Lipidology, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Disease.

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

Elena Xairetaki - Premedicare is a Cardiologist and a member of the medical team at the Premedicare Polyclinic. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and provides her services as a Cardiologist while also serving as the Scientific Director of the BIOIATRIKI Group. She specialized in Cardiology at Evangelismos Hospital and has served as an Assistant Consultant at Pammakaristos Hospital. Combining her experience and recognized scientific expertise, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty.

Dr. Papamixail Nikolaos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ampelokipi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Military Fund Nursing Institution (NIMTS). He is an Associate at the "Athinaion" Clinic and Consultant Cardiologist at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the Euroclinic Athens. Additionally, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Cardiology Department at Euromedica Palaio Faliro, Consultant Cardiologist at the Bioclinic Athens, and Scientific Collaborator at the Hypertension Unit of the University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". Furthermore, the doctor has contracts with the Journalists’ Fund EDOEAP and the employees’ fund of the Bank of Greece ATPSYTE. Hospitalization and treatment for all cardiovascular diseases are available in a private clinic with all insurance funds and private insurance coverage. Finally, he actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad, presenting at Greek and international conferences and publishing in medical journals.

Ο Τσουρούς Γεώργιος είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας στο κέντρο της Γλυφάδας από το 2005. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, στο Νοσοκομείο Ευαγγελισμός. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσής του, συμμετείχε ενεργά στη λειτουργία του Ειδικού Εξωτερικού Ιατρείου Υπέρτασης, καθώς και του Ειδικού Αγγειοπαθολογικού Εργαστηρίου της Δ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του νοσοκομείου. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της βασικής του Ειδικότητας, εκπαιδεύτηκε στον Σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, στο Διαβητολογικό Κέντρο του Τζάνειου Νοσοκομείου Πειραιά και έλαβε την επίσημη εξειδίκευση στη Διαβητολογία, μετά από εξετάσεις. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε την Διδακτορική του Διατριβή στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με θέμα: «Η σημασία της διαταραχής της γλυκόζης νηστείας και της διαταραχής ανοχής στη γλυκόζη στην πρόκληση βλαβών στα όργανα στόχους, σε υπέρβαρα και παχύσαρκα άτομα». Επιπλέον, έλαβε πιστοποίηση στην Κλινική Υπερτασιολογία (Clinical Hypertension Specialist), μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις εξετάσεις του American Society of Hypertension Specialist Program Inc, Chicago. Συνεργάσθηκε επί δύο έτη με την Εταιρεία Επείγουσας Εξωνοσοκομειακής Ιατρικής «SOS Ιατροί», πραγματοποιώντας μεγάλο αριθμό κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεων, ως εφημερεύων Παθολόγος. Από το 2005, εργάσθηκε, ως επιμελητής της Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Mediterraneo, ενώ, από το 2007, συμμετείχε στο μηνιαίο πρόγραμμα εφημεριών της Παθολογικής κλινικής, ως Υπεύθυνος Διευθυντής εφημερίας και θεράπων ιατρός. Από το 2018, είναι Διευθυντής και Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος της Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Mediterraneo. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος επιστημονικών δημοσιεύσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά, καθώς και σε μεγάλο αριθμό ανακοινώσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια. Στο ιατρείο του ασχολείται με την πρόληψη, διαχείριση και θεραπεία, όλου του φάσματος των οξέων ή χρόνιων παθήσεων που άπτονται της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας (πχ, λοιμώξεις, σακχαρώδης διαβήτης, αρτηριακή υπέρταση, υπερλιπιδαιμίες), δίνοντας έμφαση στην προληπτική ιατρική και την ελάττωση του συνολικού καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου των ασθενών του. Επιπλέον, ασχολείται με την νοσηλεία των ασθενών στο νοσοκομείο ή με την κατ οίκον νοσηλεία τους, όταν αυτή απαιτηθεί.

Konstantinidis Vasileios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou." Additionally, he has specialized in clinical cardiology and echocardiography. He is a Scientific Associate of the Cardiology Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou" and has extensive experience in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Konstantinos Traulos is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in the Gkyzi area. Among the services provided are: cardiac triplex, hypertension and cholesterol screening, and monitoring of patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions. Relevant certificates and attestations are also issued.

Diakoumopoulos Aristomenis is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a specialty in Rheumatologic Diseases and maintains private clinics in Kalamata and Gargalianoi, Messinia. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) and trained at the Diabetes Clinic of the General Hospital of Patras (GHP) "Agios Andreas". He is also a Diplomate of the Hellenic Society for the Study of Hypertension and an active member of professional associations and societies such as the Professional Association of Pathologists Diabetologists of Greece, the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases (E.M.Pa.K.A.N.), the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Society of Infectious Diseases, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the Scientific Society for Musculoskeletal Health (EPEMY), as well as the Hellenic Obesity Society. Currently, in his private practice, the specialist addresses a variety of pathological health issues, always aiming for the most comprehensive approach and prompt service to the patient, collaborating seamlessly with other medical specialties.

Η Τουλουπάκη Μαρία είναι Ειδική Καρδιολόγος, ιδρύτρια και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη στο MyoCardioGen Precision Center που διατηρεί στο Κολωνάκι. Εξειδικεύεται στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την Καρδιαγγειακή Απεικόνιση. Συνεργάζεται με τα Νοσοκομεία ΥΓΕΙΑ και Μητέρα. Επιπλέον είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα για τα Κληρονομούμενα Καρδιαγγειακά Νοσήματα στη Θεραπευτική Κλινική, στο Νοσοκομείο Αλεξάνδρα, στο Ιατρείο Καρδιακής Ανεπάρκειας και Καρδιο-Ογκολογίας. Η ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία περιλαμβάνει το πτυχίο Ιατρικής από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης, καθώς και την απόκτηση τίτλου ειδικότητας στην Καρδιολογία από την Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου (ΠΑΓΝΗ) . Έχει εξειδικευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία κέντρα του εξωτερικού, μεταξύ των οποίων το Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (Λονδίνο) και το North Middlesex University Hospital (Λονδίνο), αποκτώντας ουσιαστική εμπειρία στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την Καρδιαγγειακή Απεικόνιση.  Διαθέτει διεθνείς πιστοποιήσεις για τη διενέργεια των απεικονιστικών τεχνικών του καρδιαγγειακού συστήματος (EACVI, SCMR, SCCT).  Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει συμμετοχή σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές κλινικές μελέτες για τις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες, την καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, τη φαρμακολογική έρευνα σε σπάνια νοσήματα (π.χ. αταξία Friedreich) και την αθηροσκληρωτική καρδιαγγειακή νόσο . Έχει διατελέσει Sub-Investigator και Co-Investigator σε διεθνή προγράμματα και έχει συνεργαστεί με διακεκριμένους ερευνητές στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Έχει εκτεταμένη διδακτική εμπειρία σε Ελλάδα και Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, που αφορά τόσο σε προπτυχιακά όσο και σε μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα, όπου έχει διατελέσει προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια σε θέματα όπως οι γενετικές μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και τα διηθητικά/αθροιστικά καρδιακά νοσήματα. Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε διεθνή περιοδικά και είναι τακτικά προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Οι ακαδημαϊκές της διακρίσεις περιλαμβάνουν διεθνείς υποτροφίες και βραβεία από την Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία, την Πανελλήνια Ιατρική Εταιρεία Διευθυντών Καρδιολογίας και διεθνείς οργανισμούς. Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων: ESC, ACC, EACVI, SCCT, SCMR, η Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία, καθώς και το δίκτυο ESC Cardiologists of Tomorrow. Η Δρ. Τουλουπάκη συνδυάζει την κλινική εμπειρία με την έρευνα και τη διδασκαλία, με στόχο τη βελτίωση της διάγνωσης και θεραπείας των Καρδιαγγειακών Νοσημάτων, δίνοντας ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την εξατομικευμένη Καρδιολογία ακριβείας.

Dr. Gkekopoulou Anastasia, MD, MSc, is an Interventional Cardiologist. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her specialty training in Cardiology at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany. She specializes in interventional cardiology as well as cardiac ultrasound (triplex, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo). She served as Attending Physician at Maria Hilf Hospital Bergheim, where she gained extensive experience in the full spectrum of emergency cardiology, ranging from acute myocardial infarction to heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and life-threatening arrhythmias. She holds an Executive Master of Science in the Economics of Cardiovascular Sciences from the London School of Economics. Since 2022, she has been a Treating Physician – Collaborator in the 3rd Cardiology Department of Hygeia Hospital.

Dr. Papadopoulou Efi, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, holds a Master's Degree specializing in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, as well as a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a medical specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital, where she also received clinical training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the same department. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently works as an Attending Internist at the 7th Internal Medicine Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. Her clinical and research interests span the entire spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular emphasis on Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.

Dimou Euaggelini is an Internist, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens, specializing in Hepatology, and operates a private practice in Vrilissia. Since February 2011, she has also worked as a Registrar at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi, within the Internal Medicine Clinic and Hepatology Unit. There, patients of all ages can be diagnosed with conditions related to arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diseases caused by infectious agents, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she provides high-level services for hepatological cases, including the diagnosis and management of autoimmune as well as metabolic liver diseases. Dr. Euaggelini has worked in major hospitals in the Attica region, such as the Hippocratio General Hospital and the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, serving as Registrar in the Internal Medicine and Oncology Clinics. Finally, she has attended more than 70 Greek and international conferences, actively participating as a speaker on topics related to her specialization.

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

Papakonstantinou Euaggelia - Erasmia is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2005 through national entrance exams and graduated with a grade of 8.3 in 2011. Subsequently, she specialized in Cardiology in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, until 2019, when she obtained her specialty title in Düsseldorf. She has three years of clinical experience in the High Dependency and Intensive Care Unit in hospitals affiliated with the University Hospitals of Essen and Aachen and holds certification in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as in emergency management including resuscitation and safe patient transfer (European Resuscitation Council). During her extended stay in Germany until 2021, she trained in the Hemodynamics Laboratory, the Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, and the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department. Currently, she is a Consultant in the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center.

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.