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Rizos Euripidis is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios, Attica. Concurrently, he serves as a consultant in the Gastroenterology Department of "Lefkos Stavros" hospital. He is a graduate and a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He obtained his specialty title at the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the University Hospital "Attikon," where he was trained in the full spectrum of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and particularly Interventional Endoscopy, having performed a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional endoscopies. He specialized at the Neurogastroenterology Department of Queen Mary Royal London Hospital in the United Kingdom, focusing on gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional digestive disorders. He actively participates in Greek and international conferences with lectures and presentations, as well as publications in international scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens and Piraeus and the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology.

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.

Η Ραάτ Έμιλυ MSc είναι εξειδικευμένη Κλινική Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος. Είναι απόφοιτη του Ελληνικού Μεσογειακού Πανεπιστημίου, με επιπλέον σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια επιμόρφωσης στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (EICP), με στόχο την ενίσχυση δεξιοτήτων που αφορούν την αποτελεσματική επικοινωνία και την ουσιαστική υποστήριξη των διαιτώμενων.

Το διαιτολογικό της γραφείο το οποίο διατηρεί στην Καλλιθέα. ειδικεύεται στη διατροφική υποστήριξη κλινικών περιστατικών, στην απώλεια βάρους, στη διατροφή κατά την εγκυμοσύνη και τον θηλασμό, καθώς και στη διατροφική εκπαίδευση παιδιών και εφήβων. Στόχος της είναι η ουσιαστική βελτίωση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής, μέσα από μια ολιστική και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση.

Παρέχονται εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα διατροφής, προσαρμοσμένα στις ανάγκες, τις ιδιαιτερότητες και τις προσωπικές προτιμήσεις του κάθε ατόμου. Ωστόσο, η προσέγγιση δεν περιορίζεται απλώς στη χορήγηση ενός διατροφικού πλάνου. Η κα Ραάτ πιστεύει βαθιά ότι η πραγματική αλλαγή έρχεται μέσα από τη διατροφική εκπαίδευση, την κατανόηση του σώματος και των σημάτων του, καθώς και την καλλιέργεια μιας υγιούς σχέσης με το φαγητό.

Η φιλοσοφία της βασίζεται στην ενσυναίσθηση, τον σεβασμό και τη συνεργασία. Κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός και γι’ αυτό η διατροφική υποστήριξη λαμβάνει υπόψη όχι μόνο τις διατροφικές ανάγκες, αλλά και τις συναισθηματικές, κοινωνικές και πρακτικές παραμέτρους της καθημερινότητας. Στόχος δεν είναι η στέρηση, οι απαγορεύσεις ή οι ενοχές, αλλά η προσέγγιση της πραγματικής διατροφής που χωρά την απόλαυση, τη συνειδητότητα και τη βιωσιμότητα στον χρόνο.

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.

Dr. Zaxou Maria is an External Collaborator at the private hospitals "Lefkos Stavros" and "Mediterraneo" and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens - NKUA, focusing on hydrocolonoscopy and new techniques for the removal of colorectal polyps. She is actively engaged in clinical research and has participated in Greek and international conferences, including the Pan-European UEG 2023, where she was awarded for the COLDWATER study. She is specialized in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and is a member of the educational committee of the Rome Foundation. In her private practice, she addresses the full spectrum of Gastroenterology (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Helicobacter pylori infection, GERD, dyspepsia, etc.) and performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring painless and safe procedures.

Polykseni Kalisperati is a Gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience and a strong academic/research background, aiming to provide comprehensive and personalized care to each patient at her private practice. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Athens.

She currently serves as an Assistant Gastroenterology Consultant B’ at the General Hospital of Athens "ELPIS," having also trained and worked for several years at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" (University Gastroenterology Clinic & Clinic of Pathological Physiology), gaining extensive experience across the full spectrum of modern Gastroenterology. She places special emphasis on interventional endoscopy, digestive oncology, neuroendocrine tumors, gastrointestinal infections (with a specialization in H. pylori), and gastrointestinal immunology/gastrointestinal manifestations of autoimmune diseases.

Additionally, she actively participates in scientific publications in international journals and is a regular speaker at conferences. She also maintains an educational role in Pathological Physiology at the Medical School of Athens, contributing to the teaching of undergraduate students.

At her practice, Dr. Kalisperati addresses each case with respect, empathy, and scientific evidence, dedicating time for meaningful discussion, proper information, and clear guidance. Her goal is accurate diagnosis, targeted treatment, and long-term follow-up with an emphasis on prevention and improvement of quality of life.

Dr. Papafragkakis Xarilaos is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist - Interventional Endoscopist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He has been fully trained in the USA. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology at the Brooklyn Hospital Center of Mount Sinai - Icahn School of Medicine in New York. He specialized in Interventional Endoscopy at the MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital of the University of Texas and in Hepatology at the University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Additionally, he holds a specialty in Internal Medicine from the University of Illinois in Chicago and possesses certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Papafragkakis is the author of numerous publications in scientific journals and has extensive academic teaching experience. He is a scientific collaborator and performs endoscopies at the Euroclinic Athens Hospital in Ampelokipoi.

Papalaurentios Laurentios is a Gastroenterologist and maintains a Private Practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and acquired his specialty in Gastroenterology, having been trained in the full spectrum of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the digestive system at the Gastroenterology Clinic of G.N. Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou. In 2014, he was awarded a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki after completing his doctoral thesis. He also received additional training in Endoscopic Ultrasound, Therapeutic Endoscopy, and ERCP at the University Gastroenterology Clinic of ULB ERASME in Brussels. He has served for several years as a scientific collaborator and adjunct faculty member at the 4th University Department of Internal Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as in the Endoscopy Department of the Medical Diavalkaniko Center. Additionally, he worked as a Clinical Associate in the Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology department at the University Hospital of Brussels (ULB Erasme Hospital). Furthermore, he served as vice president and president of the Northern Greece chapter of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society. He has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences as a speaker and author of scientific papers, and he has published numerous articles in international and Greek medical journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society, the Hellenic Liver Study Society, the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the European Group for Endoscopic Ultrasonography. His practice manages cases covering the entire spectrum of Gastroenterology, with particular emphasis on Hepatology and Interventional Gastroenterology.

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.

Foteini Nika graduated from the Department of Science of Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University in 2016. She continued her academic path by completing the postgraduate program in Applied Dietetics-Nutrition at Harokopio University, specializing in Clinical Nutrition, where she graduated with distinction. Her master's thesis focused on the development and validation of a predictive index for assessing the likelihood of vitamin D deficiency in a pediatric school-aged population. Interested in continuous education and training, she has completed additional postgraduate courses in the following areas: "Stress Management & Health," National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), "Eating Disorders," NKUA, “Advanced Dietary Management and the low FODMAP Diet in IBS,” King's College London, and “Online Introduction to Paediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals,” Monash University. She has attended numerous conferences related to her field over time and has also served as a speaker at conferences, seminars, and workshops. She maintains her dietetic practice in Nea Erythraia. Within the framework of her professional experience, she has managed numerous clinical and sports nutrition cases in both adults and children. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association. 

Ms. Panagiotaki Maria, MD, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist - Endoscopist at Iatriko (Marousi) and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She graduated with honors from the German School of Athens, was admitted through national examinations, and obtained her medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens. In 2006, she was awarded the specialty title in Gastroenterology and later received the European Diploma in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH). She pursued further training as a fellow of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society at the internationally renowned reference hospital "Klinikum Rechts der Isar, der TUM" (Munich) in endoscopy, advanced endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for precancerous and other gastrointestinal diseases, as well as endoscopic ultrasound. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad, accumulating a significant number of publications, focusing on lifelong education and updating. She has extensive experience from her tenure at the "Sismanogleio" and "Red Cross" Hospitals, as well as fifteen years of activity in the private sector, having successfully managed the full spectrum of gastroenterology. She performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies at the 3rd endoscopy department of the "Iatriko Athinon" Hospital (Marousi) in collaboration with an excellent anesthesiologist to ensure safe and painless examinations with high diagnostic value. She is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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.

Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi, MD, is a General/Family Physician, graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras (2006 – 2012) and holder of a Master’s degree (MSc) in Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics from Università di Camerino (2020 – 2022). She possesses extensive professional experience in Primary Health Care, having served as a General Medicine Resident at Kalamata Hospital (2016 – 2020), as a Physician at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) (2020 – 2021), and as an Auxiliary Physician – Consultant B’ in General Medicine at the Patision Health Center (2021 – 2025). At her clinic, comprehensive services are provided for the diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring of chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteoporosis, and Hyperuricemia. Additionally, wound suturing, suture removal, issuance of health certificates, prescription of medications and laboratory tests (hematological and imaging), as well as driving license renewals are performed. Home visits are also available for patients in need. Alongside Clinical Medicine, Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi has specialized in the field of Aesthetic/Cosmetic Medicine, offering modern, non-invasive treatments such as Botox, Mesotherapy, Dermapen, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Chemical Peels, and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers, aiming at natural rejuvenation and improvement of skin appearance. With scientific proficiency, responsibility, and a patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive medical care tailored to each patient’s needs, combining prevention, treatment, and aesthetic care with a focus on health and quality of life.

Dr. Zogas Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with a clinic in Kallithea and an external collaborator of some of the largest private clinics in Athens where he performs endoscopy. He graduated from the University of Udine in Italy. He served as Director at the Department of Pathology and Gastroenterology of the University Hospital in Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden, where he obtained two specialty titles (recognized by the Greek Authorities): Gastroenterology - Hepatology and Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is a PhD candidate at the University of Umeå, where he also served as a trainer for medical residents and nurses at the Medicinkliniken and holds, among others, certification from the two-year program Grundläggande Forskningsmetodik för läkare. He has many years of experience in monitoring hepatology patients and is particularly specialized in clinical (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diarrheal syndromes, constipation, celiac disease, Helicobacter pylori, collagenous gastritis, etc.) and interventional gastroenterology with numerous difficult endoscopies, polypectomies, and other interventional procedures. He has specific expertise in interventional procedures such as large polyp polypectomies with EMR, balloon enteroscopy (double or single balloon enteroscopy), esophageal variceal ligation, dilation of gastrointestinal strictures, gastrostomy placement (PEG), and others. He served as a consultant in the Gastroenterology Department of the hospital "Elpis" until the end of 2020.