Health professionals with experience in Incontinence

Thamnopoulos Xaralampos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains private practices in the center and in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace with further training in Laparoscopic - Robotic Urology in France and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) following examinations. He specialized in Urology at the General Prefectural Hospital of Katerini and at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," where he also served as Consultant. He has also served as Consultant in the Urology Clinic of the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" (2009). He has an extensive body of work, with presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the Urological Association of Northern Greece, the European Association of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the British Medical Association.

Kolitsas Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Trikala. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and holds a postgraduate diploma in the "Research Program in Andrology" from Tottori University in Japan. With an official scholarship from the Hellenic Urological Association, awarded following successful examinations, he underwent further training at the University of Ioannina in the Laboratory of Andrology, Assisted Reproduction, and Molecular Biology and completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Sexology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Today, his Urological - Andrological center aims to provide high-level and comprehensive services in the field of Surgical Urology - Andrology. Services offered include color Doppler ultrasonography, targeted prostate biopsy, flexible painless cystoscopy, uroflowmetry and urodynamic testing, laser frenulum plastic surgery, laser circumcision, and laser treatment of condylomas. Furthermore, the doctor and his associates specialize in erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and male infertility. Regarding male infertility, they undertake microsurgical testicular biopsy and microsurgical varicocele repair. Additionally, his andrological surgeries include penile prosthesis implantation, penile lengthening, and correction of penile curvature. Finally, as a scientific collaborator at "Iaso Thessalias," he performs surgical procedures covering the full spectrum of modern surgical urology and andrology, such as laser prostatectomy (TUR-is), radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, surgeries for urinary incontinence, and lithotripsy.

Dr. Nikolaos Koliakos MD, PhD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist Surgeon with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a thesis titled: "Evaluation of techniques for ligation of the internal spermatic veins in infertile men with varicocele and their impact on testicular blood flow and function." Additionally, he graduated from the Medical School of the aforementioned institution and completed further training with a scholarship from the European Urological Association in robotic and laparoscopic urology at the Urology Clinic of OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Koliakos is a specialized urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, such as the "Saint Luke" Clinic and the Second Urological Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Finally, he is a member of several Greek and European medical associations and scientific societies, and his private practice offers services covering the full spectrum of urology.

Dr. Lilos Xristos is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains private clinics in Serres and concurrently serves as a collaborator at the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He obtained his specialization in Urology at the General Hospital of Serres and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," during which he was trained in the full spectrum of urological surgeries. Finally, the doctor is a member of both the Hellenic and European Urological Societies.

Ntatsis Xaris is a Physiotherapist who operates a physiotherapy clinic in the Chalandri area. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. He has specialized in Manual Therapy (Chiropractic Techniques), Sports Injuries, Acupuncture, Kinesiotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercise at Karolinska University in Sweden. With many years of experience in the field of physiotherapy, his goal is to provide a comprehensive physiotherapeutic approach by applying individualized treatments to all patients. By taking a detailed history and assessing the patient's clinical condition, he develops a rehabilitation program that is entirely tailored to each individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome. He is an external scientific collaborator at OAKA and private clinics and manages the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, while also providing home-based therapies. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists.

Dr. Giannoulis Xristos is a Urologist with a practice located on Mitropolitou Methodiou Street in the center of Corfu. He graduated from the English-speaking Medical School of Semmelweis University, where he completed his thesis in the urological clinic focusing on the treatment of bladder cancer. He specialized at the Urological Clinic of the 417 Military Medical Training Center. He has experience in a wide range of urological surgeries with a particular emphasis on endourology, management of kidney and ureteral lithiasis. He maintains an active scientific presence with publications in Greek and international conferences and scientific journals, and he is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Mertziotis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi, Cholargos, and Neo Psychiko. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens on the topic "Investigation of Urological and Sexual Disorders in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis." He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the University of Modena, Italy, and specialized in Urology as a fellow of the Hellenic Urological Association, training at various hospitals in the United Kingdom with a focus on urinary incontinence urodynamics, urethroplasty, and reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Additionally, he specialized in laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Strasbourg, France. He has been awarded by the Urological Association for an innovative urethroplasty technique and has presented his work on innovative laser focal therapy for prostate cancer in the Netherlands, Japan, Washington, and Los Angeles. Concurrently, he has been the Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General since 2014, possessing extensive clinical experience from his work at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Athens Bioclinic, "Mitera" Hospital, among others, having successfully performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. He has introduced new techniques both in Greece and internationally. Lastly, he has presented and participated in 80 international and Greek studies and numerous conferences as a speaker and is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, the British Association of Urology, the Board of the Urodynamics, Incontinence and Female Urology Committee of the Hellenic Urological Association. He is the President of the Hellenic Society of Focal Therapy as well as the President of the Society of Preventive Medicine and Primary Care.

Roumpesis Panagiotis is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist, Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital, and maintains private practices in Glyfada & Kalyvia. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in urinary tract lithiasis, prostate diseases, and laparoscopic - robotic surgery. The doctor manages the entire spectrum of urological and andrological conditions and has particular expertise in the application of the most advanced surgical techniques such as: 1) robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system for prostate and kidney cancer, 2) TURis transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 3) HOLEP (laser enucleation of the prostate) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 4) the REZUM endoscopic technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5) performing FUSION prostate biopsy, 6) flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for kidney and ureteral stones, 7) implantation of penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, 8) microsurgical technique for the treatment of varicocele, 9) laser circumcision, and 10) testicular biopsy using the microTESE method for the treatment of male infertility.

Lili Eleutheria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains her private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She holds a Ph.D. and a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research Methodology from the same institution. In her private practice, within a comfortable and friendly environment, she manages a wide range of cases, remaining committed to scientific knowledge and professionalism, aiming for the best patient care.

Pagkos Ioannis is a urologist-andrologist surgeon who maintains two private clinics in the center of Thessaloniki and in Chalastra, respectively. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and initially specialized at the 2nd University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. GENNIMATAS" and subsequently at the 1st University Urological Clinic of the same hospital. The physician has extensive experience in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive urology. His involvement with patients suffering from urinary tract lithiasis and the full spectrum of prostate diseases has been continuous and substantial, offering the ideal solution for their problems by applying the most modern and bloodless methods of endourology. At the same time, he has experience in andrology and infertility. His clinic offers the capability to perform shockwave therapy for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction. This is a pioneering next-generation method with excellent results. He serves as a scientific collaborator and urologic surgeon at the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki and the General Clinic of the Euromedica Group. Additionally, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to the publication of many scientific articles at both Greek and European levels. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the Urological Association of Northern Greece.

Athanasios Rigopoulos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Patras and Nafpaktos. The doctor specialized in surgical urology at the University Regional Hospital of Ioannina and in surgical urology at the General State Hospital of Patras. In 2014, he completed his doctoral dissertation and obtained his PhD title. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the urology department as well as the urological surgeon at the privately-owned General Clinic Protoklitos in Patras. He also has extensive experience in transurethral prostate-bladder surgery using the TUR-is method. The doctor performs prostate biopsy procedures at the clinic using the most advanced BK Focus 400 urological ultrasound. Furthermore, he employs an innovative and pioneering treatment for Patras and Western Greece: a painless and effective shockwave therapy—Piezoelectric Shockwave Therapy—for erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain—chronic prostatitis—and Peyronie's disease, using the latest PiezoWave 2 device from the German company Richard Wolf. Finally, the urological surgeon continuously updates himself on the latest and validated advancements and techniques from Greece and abroad, which he applies in daily medical practice.

Panagiotis Mpaniotis MD, MSc is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He completed his specialization at the 1st Urology Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas" and holds a master's degree in Surgical Infections from the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He deals with the entire spectrum of urological diseases and urological surgeries. He has focused particularly on urinary tract stones, benign and malignant diseases of the prostate and kidneys, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He has published papers in journals and conferences both in Greece and abroad. Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services, personalized to the needs of each patient.

Georgantas Panagiotis is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the University of Rome Torvergata, where he trained as a Clinical Physician. He completed his specialty in Urology - Andrology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," and also specialized in General Surgery at the 2nd Surgical Clinic of the 1st IKA Hospital. He served as a Consultant at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio - Pananeio." Additionally, it is noteworthy that he has accumulated 10 years of experience, performing over 800 surgeries as both lead and assistant surgeon. He is an External Associate at the Athens Clinic, IASO Clinic, and Therapis. Furthermore, he consistently participates in numerous seminars and scientific medical conferences and regularly attends the annual Panhellenic Urological Conferences, demonstrating his commitment to continuous education and excellence in his field of expertise.

Panagiotis Laliotis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He graduated from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Patras and studied Biochemistry at the University of Cincinnati in the United States of America. He is a Consultant at the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Mitera" of the Hygeia Group and voluntarily offers his services at the municipal clinics of Pallini. Additionally, he has served as the Scientific Director at the Urology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center, Peristeri Clinic. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Urological Society, the Athens Medical Association, and the Endourological Society.

Ο Καφετσούλης Απόστολος MD, FEBU είναι Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος - Ανδρολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Λάρισα. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Ουρολογία στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ιωαννίνων. Το 2005 έλαβε 6μηνη ερευνητική υποτροφία στην Ιατρική Σχολή Miller του Πανεπιστημίου του Μαϊάμι, ασχολούμενος με το αντικείμενο της Υπογονιμότητος, Νευροουρολογίας και Ουροδυναμικής. Μετά το πέρας της ειδικότητος εργάσθηκε για σύντομο διάστημα ως μέλος της Ουρολογικής ομάδας του Νοσοκομείου Ιασω General στην Αθήνα, λαμβάνοντας ταυτόχρονα εκπαίδευση στη χρήση των Ουρολογικών υπερήχων στο Αντικαρκινικό - Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο "Άγιος Σάββας". Έχει πιστοποιηθεί με ειδική άδεια από το Υπουργείο Υγείας για τη διενέργεια υπερηχογραφικών εξετάσεων. Από το 2007-13 εργάσθηκε ως επιμελητής στο Ε.Σ.Υ (NHS) της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, μεταξύ άλλων στα Νοσοκομεία Kings College Hospital, Charing Cross,St. Mary's Hospital του Λονδίνου. Έχει παρουσιάσει μεγάλο ερευνητικό έργο, με πλήθος δημοσιεύσεων και ανακοινώσεων. Το 2017 παρουσιάζει 140 βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές σύμφωνα με το Google scholar. Το 2009 μετά από γραπτές - προφορικές εξετάσεις ανακηρύχτηκε Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). Χειρουργικά, καλύπτει όλο το φάσμα της Ενδοσκοπικής Ουρολογίας, αναλαμβάνοντας επεμβάσεις turis για την υπερπλασία του προστάτη, θηλώματα κύστεως, πέτρες ουρητήρα με laser. Επίσης επεμβάσεις γεννητικών οργάνων όπως περιτομή, βραχύ χαλινό, υδροκήλη, κύστη επιδιδυμίδας, κονδυλώματα, βιοψία προστάτη.

Mykoniatis Ioannis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is an Assistant Professor of Urology at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, having previously served as an Assistant Professor (Reader) of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy in the English-taught undergraduate program, as well as an Academic Fellow in Urology - Andrology at the 1st Urological Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has successfully completed European-certified training programs in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for the treatment of nephrolithiasis. In 2019-2020, he completed a fellowship in Andrological Surgery in Belgium (Leuven University Urological Clinic) as a fellow of the European Society of Sexual Medicine. He possesses significant surgical experience across the full spectrum of urological procedures, with particular emphasis on Laparoscopic Surgery and Endourology for the treatment of urolithiasis using laser technology, having participated in and performed over 1,200 endourological procedures. Finally, he has an extensive research and academic portfolio, having participated as a researcher in international multicenter studies. This work is reflected in over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (PubMed indexed), as well as presentations at conferences in Greece and abroad as an invited speaker. He also serves as a reviewer for 20 foreign-language journals.