Doctors for Breast cancer

Ο Δρ. Κοζώνης Ιωάννης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός και κατέχει ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Κατέχει πολυετή εμπειρία και μακρά πορεία στη σύγχρονη χειρουργική και χειρουργική ογκολογία. Διαθέτει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική ογκολογία, στις επεμβάσεις κοιλιακού τοιχώματος και στη χειρουργική μαστού. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη χειρουργική ογκολογία και στις σύνθετες κοιλιακές επεμβάσεις στις ΗΠΑ (Νέα Υόρκη) και στην Ολλανδία (Άμστερνταμ), αποκτώντας σημαντική διεθνή χειρουργική εμπειρία. Έχει διατελέσει Διευθυντής Χειρουργικού Τομέα μεγάλων ιδιωτικών κλινικών, παρέχοντας υψηλού επιπέδου εξατομικευμένη χειρουργική φροντίδα.

Dr. Syrianos Kaxlan is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Kozani where he offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services. He provides specialized surgical solutions for various conditions. His approach focuses on patient-centered care, ensuring that the patient receives the best possible treatment and support throughout the surgical process.

Η Σταθάκη Μάρθα είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός - Μαστολόγος, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και εμπειρία στη χειρουργική του μαστού. Είναι Επιμελήτρια στο Γ.Ν. “ ́Ελενα Βενιζέλου-Αλεξάνδρα”, ενώ διατηρεί και ιδωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Είναι απόφοιτη, και αριστούχος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής |Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιαστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, καθώς και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών με θέμα την Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομεική Ιατρική. Το θέμα της διδακτορικής της διατριβής αφορά την μοριακή βιολογία και τους μηχανισμούς καρκινογένεσης. Η γιατρός συμμετέχει στη λειτουργία του Ιατρείου Μαστού του Χειρουργικού Τμήματος του Γ.Ν. “Έλενα Βενιζέλου” και εκτιμά άνω των 1000 ασθενών με παθήσεις μαστού ετησίως, με αξιολόγηση απεικονιστικών εξετάσεων και συμβουλευτική κινδύνου εμφάνισης καρκίνου του μαστού, ενώ επί διετίας εργάστηκε ως επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα στη «Μονάδα Μαστού» Ά Προπαιδευτική Χειρουργική Κλινική Ε.Κ.Π.Α. Πραγματοποιεί ετησίως πολυάριθμες επεμβάσεις χειρουργικής μαστού με όλες τις σύγχρονες τεχνικές. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα και ερευνήτρια στη “Μονάδα Μελέτης Μηχανισμών Καρκινογένεσης και Θεραπείας” του Εργαστηρίου Φυσιολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιαστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με συμμετοχή σε Ερευνητικό Έργο του προγράμματος “ Συμπράξεις Ερευνητικής Αριστείας” του Υπουργείου Π.Θ.Α.. Συμμετέχει ως ερευνήτρια στη διεθνή πολυκεντρική μελέτη GECKO, ενώ είναι εκ των κύριων ερευνητών σε πρωτόκολλα που εκπονούνται από το Χειρουργικό Τμήμα του Γ.Ν. “Έλενα Βενιζέλου” σε συνεργασία με το Εργαστήριο Πειραματικής Φυσιολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ σκοπό την εφαρμογή δεικτών για την ανίχνευση πρώιμου καρκίνου του μαστού και τον καθορισμό της κλωνικότητας των κυττάρων σε ασθενείς με καρκίνο του μαστού. Στο παρελθόν έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολυάριθμα ερευνητικά πρωτόκολλα του ΕΚΠΑ, του Ιδρύματος Ιατροβιολογικών Ερευνών Ακαδημίας Αθηνών καθώς και στο |Εργαστήριο Χειρουργικής Έρευνας του Yale University School of Medicine όπου και πραγματοποίησε μέρος των σπουδών της. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα αποτυπώνονται σε πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις αφορούσες τη φυσιολογία και μοριακή βιολογία των παθήσεων του μαστού σε διεθνή περιοδικά υψηλού κύρους καθώς και σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια μαστού. Επιμορφώνεται διαρκώς παρακολουθώντας τις εξελίξεις στην χειρουργική του μαστού με συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια και hands on μετεκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια, ενώ έχει η ίδια πλούσιο εκπαιδευτικό και διδακτικό έργο σε προπτυχιακό και μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο.

Dr. Ziogas Apostolos is an Obstetrician-Gynecological Surgeon, Fertility Specialist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and a Doctorate (PhD) from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He has received specialized training in In Vitro Fertilization at the Newcastle Fertility Center (UK), following a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Furthermore, he is certified in Minimally Invasive Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi, India. He has extensive experience in Gynecology and Obstetrics, having worked in various hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, performing a large number of deliveries, surgeries, and in vitro fertilization cycles. In 2025, he was elected and sworn in as Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly. Since then, he has contributed both teaching and clinical work in the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa. Finally, he specializes in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery, in vitro fertilization, and colposcopy.

Dr. Mpakogiannis Apostolos, MD, is a Mastologist - Breast Surgeon who was raised and received his initial training in Germany. He holds a master's degree (MSc) and a Doctorate in Medicine. He served in the Hellenic Army as a medical officer in TENX units and completed his rural medical practice at the Asklipieio Hospital in southeastern Rhodes. He completed his specialty in General Surgery at the 4th Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and at the Breast Center of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," where he obtained his board certification as a General Surgeon in 2006. From then until 2013, he worked at the Breast Center of Hygeia Hospital. From 2013 to 2017, he served as the Director of the 3rd Breast Surgery Clinic at IASON General Hospital. Since 2017, he has been the Director of the 2nd Breast Clinic at “Errikos Dynan” Hospital. He has attended conferences worldwide, presented various papers as a speaker, and participated in numerous roundtable discussions as a chairperson focusing on breast diseases. He trained in modern Breast Surgery (sentinel lymph node biopsy, oncoplastic surgery) at the world-renowned Breast Center in Milan under Professor Veronese, as well as at the Breast Center of "Agios Savvas" Hospital. He was among the first surgeons in Greece to engage in oncoplastic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Finally, Dr. Mpakogiannis is a member of various scientific societies and committees.

Sofia Balamoti is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Mastologist and maintains a private practice in the Panormos area (Apollon Tower, 64 Louiza Rianpour Street). She studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her postgraduate studies in "Pathology of Pregnancy" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has received specialized training in Breast Surgical Oncology at Frimley Park Hospital in the United Kingdom. She possesses significant clinical experience both in Greece and abroad and collaborates with major clinics and hospitals in Attica. She deals with benign breast conditions such as mastodynia, fibroadenomas, and breast cysts, while also offering comprehensive breast examination aimed at the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, combining the most modern methods of reconstruction following breast surgeries. At the same time, she has experience in managing benign gynecological conditions involving both medical and surgical treatment (uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse such as uterine, cystocele, rectocele, pelvic inflammations, and chronic pelvic pain). Her practice also provides evaluation of hormonal disorders in reproductive-age women, infertility investigation, common adolescent gynecological issues, as well as the full spectrum of preventive screenings and other gynecological conditions.

Mitsis Antonis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Palermo in Italy and specialized in Gynecologic Oncology at the Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Additionally, he received further training in human assisted reproduction and in vitro fertilization at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and attended specialized seminars on clinical and surgical techniques at the Monash Medical Center. He trained in Interventional Laparoscopy - Hysteroscopy at the University of Strasbourg in Germany and has served as an honorary assistant at the Center for Human Reproduction and In Vitro Fertilization I.V.F America Long Island Program, as well as in the Department of Female and Male Infertility Control and In Vitro Fertilization at Cornell Medical Center & New York Hospital. Finally, he collaborates with IASO Maternity Hospital, the Human Reproduction Center – Athens IVF, and the REA Gynecological and Obstetric Hospital.

Alivizatos Vasileios MD, PhD is a general surgeon, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and former Coordinating Director of the Surgical Clinic at the General Hospital of Patras "Saint Andrew," where he served for a total of 36 years as a specialized surgeon. During his career, he received advanced training in liver-biliary-pancreatic surgery in Bern, Switzerland; new hernia repair techniques in Mechelen, Belgium; and Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral, Enteral) in Manchester, United Kingdom. He has attended numerous advanced training seminars in the USA and has participated in 139 medical conferences (74 in Greece, 65 abroad, mainly Europe, USA, Asia), presenting scientific clinical studies as well as delivering lectures and talks upon invitation by medical societies. Furthermore, he has 124 publications of clinical studies in Greek and international medical journals and books, with 4 of his published studies in international medical journals cited 119 times in studies by foreign authors (citation index). He has extensive experience in surgical procedures of minor and moderate severity (hernias, pilonidal cyst, lipomas, biliary diseases, anal conditions, etc.), as well as major surgeries (benign and malignant diseases of the stomach, small and large intestine, kidney, uterus, ovaries) and benign and malignant diseases of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, pancreaticoduodenectomies Whipple). Currently, he practices in the private sector, covering the full spectrum of general surgery as well as Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral and Enteral, gastrostomies, enterostomies) for patients with chronic conditions who are unable to be fed orally.

Gerentes Xristos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Metamorphosis. He holds a degree from the Medical School of "Carol Davila" University and has specialized in in vitro fertilization and laparoscopic techniques. He completed his specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Sf. Pantelimon Hospitals, Albertinen - Krantenhans Hamburg, and the General Hospital of Chalkida, and obtained his specialty title from the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital. Alongside his private practice, he is a Primary member of the National College of Obstetricians - Gynecologists of Greece and a Scientific Associate of "IAKENTRO," a leading in vitro fertilization center. Additionally, he collaborates with the Iaso Group, Hygeia, Athens Medical Center, Biomedicine, and Eurodiet. Furthermore, Dr. Gerentes has presented papers at international conferences, participated in numerous conferences and postgraduate seminars, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound, the European Society of Human Reproduction, and the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

Dr. Konstantinos Xydis, BSc, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Radiation Oncologist with many years of experience in Germany, not only in the treatment of malignant diseases but also in the modern application of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) for benign musculoskeletal disorders.

He collaborates with the HYGEIA Hospital (Athens), IASIS – Gavrilakis General Clinic and Evangelisches Krankenhaus Wesel in Germany.

He completed his specialization at Metaxa Oncology Hospital in Greece and at the University Hospital Essen in Germany.

He has served as Senior Consultant (Attending Physician) and Consultant at the University Hospital Essen in Germany and as Director at Evangelisches Krankenhaus Wesel in Germany.

He has extensive experience in radiation therapy for musculoskeletal conditions such as knee and hip osteoarthritis, heel spur, and elbow epicondylitis (tennis/golf elbow).

Dr. Konstantinos Xydis, BSc, MD, MSc, PhD, ist Facharzt für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie mit langjähriger Erfahrung in Deutschland – nicht nur in der Behandlung bösartiger Erkrankungen, sondern auch in der modernen Anwendung der Niedrigdosis-Strahlentherapie (Low-Dose Radiation Therapy – LDRT) bei gutartigen Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates.

Er kooperiert mit dem HYGEIA-Krankenhaus (Athen), der IASIS – Allgemeine Klinik Gavrilakis sowie dem Evangelischen Krankenhaus Wesel in Deutschland.

Seine Facharztausbildung absolvierte er im Onkologischen Krankenhaus „Metaxa“ in Griechenland sowie am Universitätsklinikum Essen in Deutschland.

Er war als Oberarzt und Facharzt am Universitätsklinikum Essen tätig sowie als Chefarzt am Evangelischen Krankenhaus Wesel in Deutschland.

Er verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Strahlentherapie bei Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates wie Knie- und Hüftarthrose, Fersensporn sowie Epicondylitis des Ellenbogens (Tennis- bzw. Golferellenbogen).

Dr. Ioannis Sarris, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, and Atalanti, Phthiotis. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli Studi di Roma in Italy. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's Degree in Obstetric Pathology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in the Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, managing numerous emergency cases, and then in the Gynecological Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating in numerous gynecological surgeries, colposcopies, and hysteroscopies. He specialized in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where he took part in numerous natural, painless deliveries, being a strong advocate for them, as well as cesarean sections when medically indicated. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the maternity hospitals "Iaso" and "Rea," and his expertise in infertility, menopause, and monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies is noteworthy. Since 2020, he has been the Chief of the Surgical and Delivery Rooms at the "IASO" Maternity Hospital. Always guided by continuous scientific advancements, he is actively involved in conferences and seminars that promote the enrichment, empowerment, and dissemination of medical knowledge within the scientific community. He manages a wide range of cases with scientific precision, extensive experience, and always focusing on the specific needs of each patient.

Panopoulou Eufrosyni is a Breast Surgeon specialized in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive breast surgery and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. Her goal is for each patient to receive treatment personalized to their condition and needs. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she is a PhD candidate with a research topic related to breast cancer. She specialized in major hospitals in London, Royal Marsden Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, for 3 years. She has obtained the European specialization title in surgical pathology and breast oncology, Fellow of the European Board of Breast Surgery and BRESO. She deals with the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast diseases and performs the entire range of modern breast surgical procedures, including specialized oncoplastic techniques, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection, complex therapeutic mammaplasty techniques, symmetrization surgery, therapeutic breast reduction, skin- and nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using silicone implants placed under or above the muscle with the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy using silicone implants and mesh/ADM.

Sfakianakis Eleutherios is a Breast Surgeon - Mastologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He is specialized in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery from the Royal Free Hospital University Hospital of the NHS Trust, where he served as Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Additionally, he holds a European certification in Breast Surgery (FEBS) from the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Furthermore, he has served as Chief Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the East Suffolk and North Essex Hospital of the NHS Trust, having gained extensive clinical experience and training over the years.

Dr. Ioannis Zouridakis, MD, MSc, is a General Surgeon and Breast Specialist who has maintained a private practice in Korydallos since 1994 and recently within REA Hospital. He is a Scientific Collaborator and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He earned his medical degree in 1986 from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” with a doctoral thesis completed during his studies. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and further specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Montpellier in France. He attended the European Advanced Level Course in Breast Disease Management for Surgeons in Athens and specialized in the treatment of breast diseases at the 6th Oncology Hospital "G. Gennimatas." Subsequently, he specialized in hernia surgery using dual mesh PHS & Prolene 3D Patch at Umberto I Hospital in Italy and also specialized in Minimally Invasive Operating Techniques in Colorectal Surgery. He has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics and has served for many years as the Director of the Surgical Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. Currently, he works daily as a Surgeon – Laparoscopist – Breast Specialist (Consultant Surgeon) at the General and Maternity Hospital REA, one of the most modern hospitals in Greece. Finally, he has attended and participated in over 100 medical conferences in Greece and abroad.