Health professionals for Ευερέθιστο έντερο

Spanou Euaggelia MD is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate and PhD candidate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed a Graduate Program in "Health Unit Management" at the Hellenic Open University and received training in Gastroenterology at the Clinic of Pathophysiology of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and at the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Livadia. She possesses valuable professional experience, having collaborated with numerous clinics and undertaken the teaching of Orthopedics - Traumatology and Pathology courses to students of Vocational Training Institutes. Finally, Dr. Spanou has numerous participations in Greek and international conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, and the Hellenic Foundation of Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

H Ανδριανάκου Γεωργία MD, MSc είναι Γαστρεντερολόγος – Ηπατολόγος – Επεμβατική Ενδοσκόπος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στη Νέα Κηφισιά. Παράλληλα είναι συνεργάτης του Γαστρεντερολογικού Τμήματος του Νοσοκομείου Ερρίκος Ντυνάν , όπου διενεργεί όλες τις απαραίτητες ενδοσκοπικές πράξεις : Γαστροσκόπηση με λήψη βιοψιών ,κολονοσκόπηση , πολυποδεκτομή , ορθοσιγμοειδοσκόπηση , τοποθέτηση γαστροστομίας και άλλα. Όλες οι ενδοσκοπικές πράξεις πραγματοποιούνται παρουσία Αναισθησιολόγου και εξειδικευμένου νοσηλευτικού προσωπικού , για την ασφάλεια του ασθενούς. Η κ. Ανδριανάκου είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Από το 2013 έως το 2017 εργάστηκε στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο της Ντιζόν στη Γαλλία CHU Dijon Bourgogne και έλαβε τον τίτλο της Γενικής Ιατρικής. Το 2015 ολοκλήρωσε επιτυχώς το Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα « Ιδιοπαθείς Φλεγμονώδεις Νόσοι του Εντέρου» του Πανεπιστημίου της Lille και του Πανεπιστημίου Sorbonne - Université Pierre- et-Marie- Curie του Παρισίου. Το 2018 επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και ξεκίνησε την ειδίκευσή της στη Γαστρεντερολογία – Ηπατολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑΤΑΣ". Το 2020 ολοκλήρωσε επιτυχώς μετά από γραπτές εξετάσεις την παρακολούθηση του 13 ου Σχολείου Κλινικής Ηπατολογίας, το οποίο διοργανώνεται από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Μελέτης Ήπατος. Επιπρόσθετα, το 2021 παρακολούθησε επιτυχώς το Ενδοσκοπικό Σχολείο, υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Γαστρεντερολογικής Εταιρείας. Το 2022 έλαβε τον τίτλο της Ιατρικής Ειδικότητας της Γαστρεντερολογίας – Ηπατολογίας. Από το 2022 έως το 2025 συνέχισε να εργάζεται στη Γαστρεντερολογική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ.ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑΤΑΣ". Η ιατρός μέσα από της πολυετή θητεία της στο μεγαλύτερο νοσοκομείο της Αττικής απέκτησε μεγάλη εμπειρία στη διαχείριση ευρέως φάσματος σύνθετων γαστρεντερολογικών και ηπατολογικών περιστατικών. Παράλληλα, επιτέλεσε πολυάριθμες ενδοσκοπικές πράξεις. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα ελληνικών και διεθνών συνεδρίων, παρουσιάζοντας εργασίες και αποτελέσματα ερευνητικών μελετών, παραμένοντας έτσι σε συνεχή ενημέρωση για τις εξελίξεις στον τομέα της. Αποτελεί ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής Γαστρεντερολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Μελέτης Ήπατος και της Ελληνικής Ομάδας Μελέτης των Ιδιοπαθών Φλεγμονωδών Νοσημάτων του Εντέρου. Στο ιατρείο της διαχειρίζεται περιστατικά όπως : γαστροοισοφαγική παλινδρόμηση , διερεύνηση αναιμίας, κοιλιακό άλγος, σύνδρομο ευερέθιστου εντέρου, έλεγχος για ελικοβακτηρίδιο του πυλωρού, λιπώδης διήθηση ήπατος, αυτοάνοσα νοσήματα του ήπατος και του παγκρέατος, ηωσινιφιλική οισαφαγίτιδα , νόσος Crohn και Ελκώδης κολίτιδα, γαστρίτιδα, ηπατίτιδα, κίρρωση του ήπατος, αιμορροΐδες και άλλα. Ταυτόχρονα, προγραμματίζει άμεσα μαζί με τον ασθενή όποια ενδοσκοπική πράξη απαιτείται, μετά από ενδελεχή ενημέρωση.

Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, esophageal motility studies (achalasia), idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis)

Ioannis Kouslis is a Specialist in General Family Medicine and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a master's degree titled "Health and Exercise" with a specialization in Sports Medicine, as well as further training in Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care. His practice offers comprehensive care services for chronic diseases (Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Osteoporosis, COPD, Asthma), Preventive Medicine, Emergency Cases, Home Visits, Vaccinations, Prescription of Medications & Blood Tests, Medical Leave Certificates, Spirometry, Single Channel Holter Monitoring, Electrocardiogram, Microsurgery, Trauma | Dressing changes. Appointments are required during office hours, while Sundays are reserved for emergency cases only, following prior communication with the doctor.

Dr. Sofianopoulos Georgios is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Kaisariani. He holds a degree from the Medical School and specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Dr. Sofianopoulos completed his rural service in Messinia and worked for 24 years at IKA - EOPYY Kaisariani - Pagrati - Agios Artemios. Endoscopic examinations of the digestive tract (gastroscopy - colonoscopy) are also performed at the clinic, while the laboratory is equipped with modern digital technology devices to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of digestive diseases and to provide optimal treatment.

Konstantelos Antonios MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist with a professional practice license, offering home visits as well as maintaining a private office in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in Clinical - Medical Nutrition from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a member of the European Society for Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN) and regularly attends continuing education seminars for obtaining the Clinical Nutrition diploma. He is certified in dietary management of individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He works as an external collaborator at the private Mediterraneo Clinic, managing a large number of clinical cases, providing nutritional support to patients in the Dialysis Unit and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He has also worked in private dietetic offices and in the Holmes Place chain of gyms. He specializes in modifying dietary behaviors through lifestyle changes in adults and managing clinical cases (Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Gastrointestinal Diseases (Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Cancer patients, Kidney Disease), as well as providing nutritional support to patients with artificial feeding methods - gastrostomy, nasogastric tube (Levin), and parenteral nutrition. He offers specialized solutions tailored to individual needs. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association and the Clinical Nutrition Specialists Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece.

Borsa Dimitra is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and a top graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Nutrition from the same university and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. During her studies, she actively participated in intensive research activities and obtained scientific publications. Furthermore, she has successfully completed a seminar titled "Specialist in Sports Nutrition" under the auspices of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She has a strong interest in current scientific data and contemporary recommendations in the fields of weight management, nutritional counseling, clinical and sports nutrition, for which she regularly attends conferences and workshops. The principle of her dietetic practice is a personalized nutritional approach based on the medical and nutritional history, needs, and lifestyle of each individual.

Dr Kapitsimadis Fragkiskos is a General Practitioner and operates two private clinics located at Kifisias Avenue 119 and Solomou Dionysiou Street 22 in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation titled "The effects of atmospheric pollution on the respiratory system of postal workers: A study in the Attica basin." He specialized in General Medicine at the General State Hospital of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. Additionally, Dr Kapitsimadis was awarded the Environmental Sensitivity Award in the category of "scientific study" during the Oikopolis 2010 event.

Papadopoulou Iliana MD, MSc, PhD, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist maintaining a private practice in Patras. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate studies in Health Unit Management (Hellenic Open University) and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She has obtained the European Specialty Diploma in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH) and has additionally trained in ultrasound and interventional endoscopy through international hands-on courses. She possesses extensive clinical experience in both the public and private sectors, having served as head of the endoscopy unit in a diagnostic center, while maintaining a private practice. She has worked in tertiary care hospitals, completing her specialty training at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the National Cancer Institute "Metaxa". Her scientific activity includes publications in international journals, participation in national and international conferences as a speaker and author of studies, while continuously pursuing further education in the fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Nutrifit - Tsimpou Maria is a Dietitian - Nutritionist operating a private practice in Nea Artaki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Crete and holds a certification in "Clinical Nutrition" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she possesses a Master Practitioner certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity for adults, children, and adolescents from the Centre for Education and Management of Eating Disorders (CEAMED), under the guidance of the British Psychology Society. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London. Her practical training was completed at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where she assessed and developed dietary plans for both healthy and clinical patients. In recent years, she has been working as CEO and founder of the website nutri-fit and collaborates with the Biomedical Diagnostic Company Genosophy, specializing in genetic testing analysis and personalized nutrition. She is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists and contributes articles to the website Diatrofi. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development and specialization, she attends numerous seminars on nutrition, clinical dietetics, obesity, and food science.

Kiapidou Stefania is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her Gastroenterology specialty title at the 4th University Department of Internal Medicine of the Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where she continues to be an active member as a scientific collaborator. She has earned a postgraduate degree focusing on Hepatology, specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. She is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver. Her scientific work includes participation and presentations at national, European, and American conferences, as well as publications in both Greek and international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Kiapidou has extensive experience in interventional endoscopy and capsule endoscopy. Additionally, she is skilled in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterological diseases and chronic conditions of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, and has expertise in esophageal manometry. Finally, she is an external collaborator of private clinics in Thessaloniki.

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.

Arousis Igiant is a Gastroenterologist - Endoscopist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," performing over 2000 endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract during his training. He has served as the lead physician at the clinics "Athinaion" and "Agios Eleftherios," as well as the lead physician in the Hemodialysis Unit at the "Eugenidio Foundation." Additionally, he has served as a regular supervising physician at the 417 Military Nursing Institution of the Army Share Fund. Finally, he has worked as a gastroenterologist at the Eugenidio Therapeutic Center.

Kritsini Olga is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the University of Crete and contributes articles to various scientific websites on topics of nutrition and wellness. She has extensive experience in a Dietetic Unit and an Endocrinology Clinic in Athens. Additionally, she has participated in and attended numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Ο Κουμούτσος Ιωάννης είναι Γαστρεντερολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ιατρικής Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και κάτοχος με Άριστα μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών (ΜSc) από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών με αντικείμενο τη «Διαχείριση Κρίσεων και Μαζικών Καταστροφών» και πτυχιακή εργασία με θέμα «Μετανάστευση και Ηπατίτιδες στην Ελλάδα». Ειδικεύθηκε στην Γαστρεντερολογία στο 417 ΝΙΜΤΣ (Νοσηλευτικό Ίδρυμα Μετοχικού Ταμείου Στρατού) και είναι κάτοχος Ευρωπαϊκού Διπλώματος Γαστρεντερολογίας και Ηπατολογίας (European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology), κατόπιν εξετάσεων. Το 2014 έλαβε υποτροφία από την Ελληνική Γαστρεντερολογική Εταιρεία για μετεκπαίδευση στην Επεμβατική Θεραπευτική Ενδοσκόπηση και Ενδοσκοπικό Υπέρηχο (ΕUS) στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία(UK). Κατόπιν επιτυχούς ολοκλήρωσης της μετεκπαίδευσης του, διατέλεσε επί τριετίας επιμελητής Γαστρεντερολογίας στο Guys & St. Thomas Hospital, εξειδικευμένο κέντρο αναφοράς για τις ιδιοπαθείς φλεγμονώδεις νόσους εντέρου (ΙΦΝΕ - νόσο του Crohn και Ελκώδη Κολίτιδα) στην Μεγάλη Βρετανία, όπου απέκτησε εκτεταμένη εμπειρία στην διαχείριση ασθενών με ΙΦΝΕ. ​Από το 2018 έως και το 2023 εργάστηκε ως Επιμελητής γαστρεντερολογίας στη Γαστρεντερολογική κλινική του Southend University Hospital, Mid & South Essex Foundation Trust, όπου και διατέλεσε επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του τμήματος ΙΦΝΕ (Ιδιοπαθείς Φλεγμονώδεις Νόσοι Εντέρου) με ενεργό συμμετοχή σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα. Από το 2021 έως το 2023 διατέλεσε Συντονιστής Διευθυντής Ενδοσκοπικού τμήματος του Southend University Hospital, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον τόσο στην επεμβατική ενδοσκόπηση όσο και την δημιουργία επιστημονικών πρωτοκόλλων για την ταχύτερη και αποτελεσματικότερη διαχείριση ασθενών. Από το 2023 είναι επιστημονικής συνεργάτης του νοσοκομείου Ιασώ όπου πραγματοποιεί θεραπευτικές επεμβατικές ενδοσκοπικές πράξεις. ​Διαθέτει πολυετή και πλούσια επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην διαχείριση ασθενών με οξείες και χρόνιες παθήσεις του πεπτικού ενώ παράλληλα πραγματοποιώ διαγνωστική και θεραπευτική ενδοσκόπηση συμπεριλαμβανομένου εξειδικευμένων επεμβατικών ενδοσκοπικών εξετάσεων, όπως η ενδοσκοπική παλίνδρομη χολαγγειοπαγκρεατογραφία (ERCP) και ο ενδοσκοπικός υπέρηχος (EUS), πολυπεκτομές, ενδοσκοπικές διαστολές και τοποθέτηση ενδοσκοπικών προσθέσεων (stenting).

Giazitzi Katerina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a Bachelor's degree (BSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in "Nutrition and Public Health." She possesses significant professional experience and currently serves as an external Scientific Collaborator at Harokopio University on various research projects. Additionally, she has research experience reflected in numerous scientific publications and conference presentations. She specializes in nutritional counseling, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. She manages clinical cases such as irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, nephropathies, hepatopathies, among others. Furthermore, she provides care for children, adolescents, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women, and has professional experience in gestational diabetes. Her approach to weight loss management focuses on modifying dietary habits that have led to excess body weight through nutritional education and patient counseling. The dietary plans she designs are individualized and based on the nutritional needs, preferences, and daily routines of each person.

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.

Zaxarou Vera - Nutrithink is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. She completed her studies in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete. Additionally, she attended a Health Coach training seminar and subsequently a professional development program in Pediatric Nutrition at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience and contributes articles to various websites.