Doctors for Hypertension in Attica

Xristaki Sofia is a Pathologist, Deputy Director of the Clinic of Pathology and Clinical Immunology at Euroclinic Athens, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in cases of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and immunology, and has been trained and worked in several hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Dewsbury General Hospital in Leeds, England. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of her patients. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).

Η Γκίκα Βασιλική MD, MSc είναι Ειδικός Νεφρολόγος - Βιοστατιστικός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό νεφρολογικό ιατρείο στην Πανόρμου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, όπου απέκτησε και το μεταπτυχιακό της στη Βιοστατιστική, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα του στη Νεφρολογία σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας, όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς", το Λαϊκό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Αλεξάνδρα. Διαθέτει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στη διάγνωση, παρακολούθηση και αντιμετώπιση νεφρολογικών παθήσεων, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες και εξατομικευμένες προσεγγίσεις φροντίδας. Παράλληλα, η ιατρός συνεργάζεται με οργανωμένα νεφρολογικά κέντρα, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες υγείας, ενώ είναι ενεργό μέλος ελληνικών και ευρωπαϊκών επιστημονικών εταιρειών.

Anastasopoulos Vasilis is an Internist at the General Hospital of Attica KAT with the rank of Senior Registrar and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. He holds a Medical Degree and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi," as well as in Diabetes Mellitus at the University General Hospital "Attikon." He holds a postgraduate diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. He has received further training in emergency pre-hospital medicine at the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB), as well as in the 2nd Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," focusing on lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease prevention. He has served as the scientific director at the Local Health Unit in Petroupoli and at the Health Center of Peristeri. He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases, and the Hellenic Lipidology Society. As part of continuous medical education, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to the writing of scientific papers.

Papadauid Natasa is an Internist specializing in diagnoses covering the full spectrum of internal medicine, with a particular interest in Hepatology (University General Hospital of Larissa - Prof. G. Dalekos - School of Clinical Hepatology) and expertise in the management of end-stage patients, pain, and chronic diseases (Palliative Medicine - Newcastle University). Currently, she maintains a private practice in Marousi, is affiliated with the Hygeia Group, is responsible for the check-up program at Mitera Hospital, and conducts arbitration for Mitera Hospital with private insurance companies. Additionally, she oversees patient care in two Elderly Care Units. She provides home care for end-stage patients with comprehensive coverage of all potential issues, supported by a team of specialized nurses and other professionals. Dr. Papadauid has worked in the emergency and geriatrics departments at Poole General Hospital, UK, in the University Pathology Clinic of Larissa Hospital (specialty training), and as a consultant at Iaso General Hospital and General Clinic MITERA. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Hellenic Society for Pain Therapy and Palliative Care.

Dr. Sofia Alataki is a Cardiologist with a private practice in N. Psychiko. Concurrently, she works as a Cardiologist Consultant at Metropolitan General, providing personalized and comprehensive care with an emphasis on prevention, early diagnosis, and modern monitoring of patients with cardiovascular issues. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with extensive experience in Greece and Germany. She completed her specialty in General Pathology and Cardiology at Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany. During her professional career abroad, she gained extensive experience in managing acute and chronic cardiological cases. She also worked in the Infarction Unit and the Hemodynamic Laboratory, where she specialized in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes and interventional cardiology. Additionally, her work in the cardiothoracic surgery department contributed to her experience in the preoperative and postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients. She specializes in modern echocardiography techniques (transthoracic and transesophageal) and in pacemaker and defibrillator programming. Finally, she completed her doctoral thesis at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau on the topic "Comparison of valve durability and outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and less than high-risk for surgery."

Papamentzelopoulos Spyridon is a Cardiologist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He was admitted to the Military Officers School of Corps and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He initially specialized in Pathology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens for two years, including nine months in the Intensive Care Unit, and subsequently specialized in Cardiology for four years at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. There, he participated in the management of numerous and complex cardiological cases, while also performing hundreds of diagnostic (stress tests, echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and others) and interventional procedures (coronary angiographies, angioplasties, cardiac catheterizations, intravenous pacing). Additionally, he has participated in international studies of new transcatheter techniques for treating cardiac valve diseases (TAVI), as well as in the monitoring of patients with heart failure (using left ventricular assist devices [LVAD]) and heart transplantation. At his private practice, he provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of his patients.

Kotsomytis N Konstantinos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Chaidari. Simultaneously, he serves as a Consultant Pathologist at Metropolitan Hospital. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses extensive experience and training.

Η ιατρός Παναγιώτα Πιέτρη αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας από την Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική της αντίστοιχης σχολής το 2012. Υπήρξε κλινική και ερευνητική συνεργάτιδα της Α’ Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής για 10 συνεχόμενα έτη. Είναι διδάκτωρ Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με εξειδίκευση στην διάγνωση και θεραπεία της αρτηριακής υπέρτασης και των συνοδών καρδιαγγειακών παθήσεων. Έχει δημοσιεύσει ερευνητικό έργο σε μεγάλα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά και έχει λάβει μέρος, ως ομιλήτρια, σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει διατελέσει Υπεύθυνη Μονάδας Υπέρτασης σε ιδιωτική κλινική και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη Καρδιολογικού Τμήματος ιδιωτικού πολυιατρείου, με εμπειρία στην διενέργεια υπερήχων καρδιάς (Triplex).

Paroutoglou Ioannis MD is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is conducting his doctoral dissertation at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his Cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinics of the General Hospital of Trikala and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "I Elpis," and has worked as a resident assistant at the General Panarcadian Hospital of Tripoli, the Naval Hospital of Athens, and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. The doctor continuously participates in numerous conferences and seminars to maintain ongoing education in his field of expertise. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

Platis Ioannis is a Internist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He is specialized in Emergency Medicine, possessing certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), as well as the online certification NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Currently, he serves as Registrar in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Mitera" Hospital. Previously, he worked as an assistant Registrar B at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria", and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Department of the University Pathology Clinic of the same hospital. Finally, he manages cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular focus on hypertension and diabetes.

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.

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.

Η Ζορμπαλά Θεοδώρα είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος και Επικουρική Ιατρός στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας.

Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik στη Σλοβακία, λαμβάνοντας την άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος το 2019.

Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών “Σακχαρώδης Διαβήτης και Παχυσαρκία” της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), με διπλωματική εργασία εστιασμένη στις σύγχρονες θεραπείες του Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη τύπου 1.

Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία, αποκτώντας πολύπλευρη κλινική εμπειρία σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αττικής: Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ελευσίνας "Θριάσιο" (όπου αργότερα προσέφερε εθελοντικό έργο στο Τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών) και 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας.

Έχει διατελέσει ιατρός στον Παθολογικό Τομέα του Κέντρου Αποκατάστασης και Αποθεραπείας “Μεσογειακό” στο Λουτράκι, καθώς και συνεργάτης ιατρός στην Παθολογική Κλινική του Ιατρικού Περιστερίου (Όμιλος Αθηνών).

Με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην αντιμετώπιση επειγόντων περιστατικών και την κρίσιμη φροντίδα, η ιατρός κατέχει επίσημες πιστοποιήσεις στην Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομειακή Ιατρική (ΕΚΑΒ), στην Εντατική Θεραπεία (BASIC - Intensive Care Course) και στην Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής (BLS/ERC).

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, καθώς επίσης και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. 

Dr. Xatzianesti Fryni Cardiofocus, MD, MSc, is a Specialist Cardiologist at HYGEIA Hospital and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She has specialized at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in cardiovascular imaging (stress echo, strain echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiogram) and is clinically and scientifically engaged in heart failure. She holds certification from the Hellenic Cardiological Society in smoking cessation, operating one of the few certified cardiology clinics in this field. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a master's degree (MSc) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in International Medicine - Infectious Diseases and Disaster Medicine. She has an extensive educational and research background, participating in numerous research studies with a focus on heart failure, and also has numerous contributions in conferences with lectures and presentations. 

Dr. Ntouna Katerina is a Pathologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She specializes in the prevention, effective diagnosis, and management of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is undoubtedly a major scourge of the modern lifestyle. Therefore, its timely and effective diagnosis will prevent the occurrence of potential complications. More specifically, this begins with recording the patient's anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI calculation, waist circumference), blood pressure regulation, and lipid profile (HDL-LDL cholesterol, triglycerides). She also specializes in the therapeutic management of patients with diabetes mellitus. Emphasis is placed on the early diagnosis of diabetes-related complications that may arise, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, as well as early atheromatosis. The latter is primarily responsible for the development and manifestation of cardiovascular events. Finally, the proper management of diabetic ulcers is crucial. The goal is to achieve optimal glycemic control in diabetic patients through the provision of specialized diets, nutritional counseling, self-monitoring diaries, and education on the correct use of insulin pens. It is noteworthy that home-based education by specialized personnel is available without any financial burden.

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

Dr. Papavasileiou Lida Pieretta is a Cardiologist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a Medical degree from the University of Rome TOR VERGATA, where she also completed her Doctoral Thesis. Dr. Papavasileiou has worked at TOR VERGATA Hospital and the Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu in Rome, as well as at Hygeia Hospital. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, utilizing her scientific expertise and experience, always focusing on the best possible care to meet the individual needs of each patient.