Cardiologists for Atrial Fibrilaltion

Kyriazopoulos Emmanouil is a Cardiology Specialist and maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He is the deputy director of the 3rd Cardiology Clinic at Metropolitan General and possesses valuable extensive professional experience. Furthermore, his practice offers a wide range of services including comprehensive cardiovascular screening, heart and aorta triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, electrocardiography, antihypertensive and lipid profile assessments, as well as arrhythmia evaluation in a welcoming and fully equipped environment.

Asonitis Emmanouil MD is a Specialist Cardiologist for adults and maintains his practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and graduated from the University Nursing School of Athens at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in cardiology at the General Hospital "Asklipieio Voulas." He possesses extensive experience in the full spectrum of clinical cardiology, particularly in the use of diagnostic tests (heart triplex, rhythm Holter, blood pressure Holter, stress test, etc.). During his specialty training, he received education in Pediatric Cardiology at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," in the Assessment of Arrhythmic Events at the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department of the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos,” and in Nuclear Cardiology at the Nuclear Medicine Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra." The physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and continually participates in numerous conferences and seminars, aiming for continuous professional development. His medical care focuses on safeguarding individual health, improving daily life, and preventing dangerous health conditions (prevention, early diagnosis, and management of risk factors aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk), thus providing holistic care for the patient.

Raikos S Nikolaos is a Cardiologist - Intensivist and operates a Private Practice in Koukaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He worked in the National Health System (NHS) as a Registrar in Cardiology Clinics and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) from 2003 to 2014. Additionally, since 2014, he has been the Scientific Director of the Cardiology Department at the "Iatropolis N.Smyrni" center. Furthermore, the physician has specialized in Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques (Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiography), as well as in Intensive Care. At his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases across the entire spectrum of Cardiology, including pediatric cases from 5 years old and above.

Gerontis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and sees patients at the Cardiology Rhythm Center in Marousi (within the IASO General Clinic) and at his private practice in Chalkida. He is the Director of the Third Cardiology Clinic and the Cardiology Rhythm Center at the IASO General Clinic. He also holds the position of Honorary Director of Cardiology - Electrophysiology at the Bristol Heart Institute, where he performs invasive procedures.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his studies, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed his specialty in Cardiology (CCT) with a specialization in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Wessex Deanery (with National Training Number - WES734 (Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dorset University Hospitals). After completing his specialization in Cardiology, he completed a Post-CCT Fellowship in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the internationally renowned Bristol Heart Institute, where he performed a large number of procedures and further specialized in the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter), as well as ventricular arrhythmias, including epicardial ablation. He specializes in the implantation of cardiac devices (pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers/defibrillators, and subcutaneous defibrillators). He has also been trained in the removal of cardiac devices. Dimitrios Gerontitis is an Accredited Specialist in the Interventional Treatment of Arrhythmias (Interventional Electrophysiology - ECES and Cardiac Devices - ECDS) by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). He has also been certified by the British Society of Echocardiography in Transthoracic Echocardiography and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP). In addition to his clinical activities, he has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has organized training sessions for cardiology residents and was responsible for organizing "EP traces" at Wessex Deanery. He has completed the post-graduate module "Teaching and Learning in Medical Education" at University College London. He has participated in clinical studies and has publications in prestigious international scientific journals in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology. In his clinics, with his comprehensive scientific training and extensive practical experience, he provides high-quality medical care to his patients.

Kourtinos Aleksandros is an Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist - Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Volos. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, specializing in lipid disorders. He completed his military service in the Medical Corps - 32nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade and served as a rural physician at the Primary Health Center of Lavkos-Milina-Promyri. He began his specialty in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Volos and continued in Cardiology at the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the University Hospital of Luxembourg. After completing his specialty, he undertook further training in Pediatric Cardiology at AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki and continued his specialization with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiology Society in advanced cardiovascular imaging in France, where he focused on the latest echocardiographic techniques (3D imaging, stress echo, exercise echo, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac CT angiography). He worked for several years as a consultant in specialized cardiac ultrasound at the University Hospital of Lille (CHU Lille) and subsequently as a private echocardiologist at the largest cardiology and cardiac surgery center in Northern France. He has extensive experience in complex valvular diseases, having participated as an echocardiographer in both transcatheter (MitraClip, TriClip, PFO, LAA, ASD, VSD closure) and surgical repairs of these conditions. He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology (EEGC) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), as well as European certification in transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TOE) cardiac ultrasound from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

Cardiologist Tzanogiorgis Ioannis practices in Petralona and Peristeri. He graduated from the Medical School of Iuliu Hatieganu University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He completed his Cardiology specialty at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," where he actively participated in the clinical and educational activities of the department. After obtaining his specialty, he remained as a scientific collaborator at the Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Diseases Laboratory of the Cardiology Clinic at Tzaneio. He took on the organization and operation of the Cardiology Clinic of the NGO Praksis. He served as Consultant at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. He collaborated with the Hemodialysis Unit "Frondis," conducting cardiological assessments. To this day, he remains a Scientific Collaborator at the Hygeia Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Bologna focusing on Pulmonary Hypertension. He is a member of the European and Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the European and Hellenic Atherosclerosis Societies, as well as other scientific associations. He has served as a member of the presidium of the Prevention and Rehabilitation Working Group of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology and has participated in presenting abstracts at international and Greek conferences. Additionally, he has contributed to the translation of chapters of scientific textbooks. Lastly, he was awarded a scholarship by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology for his postgraduate studies.

Kotilis Dimitrios is a Specialist Cardiologist, President, and CEO of the Diagnostic Polyclinic "Vioiassi" in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in the United States at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the Military Officers Corps Academy and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Kotilis is an Honorary Director of the General Staff of National Defense and has served as the Director General of Health Services of the Armed Forces. Additionally, he has been the Director General of Health Services at the Naval Hospital of Athens and Director of the Cardiology Clinic and Hemodynamics Laboratory of the Naval Hospital of Athens, as well as the Cardiology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete. With extensive experience, he approaches cases with responsibility and immediacy. His diagnostic center aims to provide high-quality primary healthcare services, combining highly trained medical and paramedical staff and modern technological equipment that maximally ensure the quality and reliability of diagnostic results.

Dr. Syros Periklis is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. Concurrently, he serves as a Military Physician with the position of Consultant in the Cardiology Department at the Hellenic Naval Hospital of Athens and is a Scientific Associate at the Euroclinic Athens. He studied Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". He has completed a Fellowship in Electrophysiology - Arrhythmology in Turin, Italy, and is specialized in the interventional treatment of arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation ablation and others. Additionally, he holds a European Echocardiography Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He possesses extensive experience and training, with a specialization in electrophysiology, echocardiography, and arterial hypertension.

Agrios Ioannis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Corfu. He completed his military service as a unit physician in the Naval Forces Medical Service of the Hellenic Navy, his rural service at the Plomari Health Center in Lesvos, his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital "ASKLIPIEIO" of Voula, and his Cardiology specialty at the "Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund" (N.I.M.T.S.). He has served as Consultant at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the "ERRIKOS DYNAN Hospital Center." He has also worked as an external associate at "MEDITERRANEO Hospital" and at "Rea Maternity Hospital." Additionally, he served for several years as a Scientific Collaborator in the Echocardiography Department and the Hemodynamics Laboratory at the General Hospital of Athens "ALEXANDRA," actively participating in the National Model Emergency Angioplasty Program "ATHENS PCI." Notably, he was responsible for the Pan-European EUROASPIRE IV Study concerning the entire Attica region, focusing on Coronary Artery Disease prevention in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. The doctor specializes in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, as well as Echocardiography, and his clinic is equipped with the most advanced portable devices. Furthermore, in collaboration with the leading medical centers of Corfu and Athens, cardiological interventions are performed, including coronary angiography - angioplasty, pacemaker - defibrillator implantation, ablation, and others, as well as specialized cardiological examinations such as stress-echo, transesophageal echocardiography, myocardial scintigraphy (thallium), and coronary computed tomography angiography. He is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Chinese.

Triantafyllis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Nea Psychiko. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina with further training in Echocardiography (stress echo, transesophageal studies, three-dimensional imaging) from the Hippocrates Hospital of Athens and the Educational Program of the International Academy of Medical Ultrasound in Berlin. In addition to his private practice, he is a Scientific Associate - Cardiologist at DTHKA "Hygeia" and head of the Stress Echo Department at the Central Athens Clinic. He has also collaborated with the Euroclinic of Athens, where he gained significant experience in performing stress echo and transesophageal echocardiographic studies. At his cardiology clinic and laboratory, he offers comprehensive and specialized cardiological examinations covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Katsare Zaxaroula is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Pefka. After completing her medical studies at the Victor Babes University, she specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital Th. "G. Papanikolaou." Additionally, she holds the European Diploma in Cardiology “European Examination in General Cardiology” from the European Society of Cardiology. She possesses clinical experience and serves as a Scientific Collaborator at Euromedica General Clinic. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications and posters at national and international levels, as well as her participation in many conferences worldwide.

Sykiotis Aleksandros is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Gerakas. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the General State Hospital of Athens. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in major clinics, and currently serves as Deputy Director of Electrophysiology and Pacemakers at Errikos Dynan Hospital.

Parparas Konstantinos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in clinics in Germany. He has substantial experience, having worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in major German clinics. He specializes in interventional cardiology and has been performing angioplasties in coronary arteries since 2014 to the present (performing several thousand angioplasties, including many of high complexity, e.g., in left main coronary artery stenosis, Rotablation procedures), and since 2020, he has also been involved in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Karanikas Stauros is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. After completing his medical studies, he specialized in Cardiology at Konstadopouleio General Hospital (Agia Olga). Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in cardiac pacing and heart failure at Lewisham University Hospital, Lewisham & Greenwich Trust in London, where he also worked as a Consultant Cardiologist. He has extensive clinical experience and served as a Consultant Cardiologist in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit of the Onassis Cardiothoracic Surgery Center. He currently works as a Consultant in the Electrophysiology - Pacemaker Implantation Laboratory and the Adult Cardiology Clinic at Mitera Hospital (Hygeia Group).

Η Ελπίδα Παπουτσάκη είναι Καρδιολόγος με ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση από τον ESC ( European Society of Cardiology) στην Καρδιοογκολογία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Χανιά . Ξεκίνησε την ειδικότητα της καρδιολογίας στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Χανίων και την ολοκλήρωσε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου Βενιζέλειο. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσης της εργάστηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών «Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού» στο τμήμα προληπτικής παιδοκαρδιολογίας. Έχει εργαστεί στο Γενικό Αντικαρκινικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο «Άγιος Σάββας» στο ιατρείο Καρδιοογκολογίας καθώς και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου « Βενιζέλειο » στο ιατρείο Καρδιοογκολογίας.Έχει συμμετάσχει σε κλινικές μελέτες,σε συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα ως ομιλήτρια αλλά και στο εξωτερικό . Αριθμεί δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα περιοδικά.

Στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο παρακολουθεί το σύνολο των καρδιολογικών περιστατικών στεφανιαία νόσος,καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια,αρρυθμιολογικά προβλήματα,υπέρταση, δυσλιπιδαιμίες .Παρακολουθεί καρδιολογικά ασθενείς που λαμβάνουν θεραπείες για καρκίνο (χημειοθεραπεία, ακτινοθεραπεία,κ.ά.) που μπορεί να επηρεάσουν την καρδιά.Προλαμβάνει και διαχειρίζεται καρδιακές παρενέργειες από αντικαρκινικές θεραπείες.Αξιολογεί τον καρδιαγγειακό κίνδυνο πριν ξεκινήσει η θεραπεία για τον καρκίνο.Συνεργάζεται στενά με ογκολόγους για να βρεθεί η πιο ασφαλής θεραπεία για τον ασθενή.Παρακολουθεί μακροπρόθεσμα επιζώντες καρκίνου που μπορεί να εμφανίσουν καρδιολογικά προβλήματα αργότερα.

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.

Panis Vasileios is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens (EKPA). During his specialty training, he served at the hospitals "Sotiria," "Red Cross," and "Amalia Fleming." The physician worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in the Cardiac Ultrasound Department of the University Hospital of Rennes, where he specialized in the latest cardiovascular imaging techniques as well as the most advanced transcatheter interventions on heart valves (Stress echo, Strain imaging, 3D imaging, TTE, TOE, Echo-navigation, Mitraclip, Triclip). In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for the medical needs of each patient.

Drtoskas Pantelis is a Cardiologist with private practices in Kifisia and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, specializing in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. He completed his specialty training at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippocrateio Hospital, gaining experience across the full spectrum of modern cardiology – from emergency care to long-term monitoring of cardiac patients.

As a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Foundation and concurrently with the completion of his doctoral thesis, he trained in the United Kingdom (Bexley Cardiac Rehabilitation – Goldie Leigh Hospital), focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation of patients post-myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery.

He maintains a private practice and responsibly manages all cardiology cases, both preventive and chronic or acute conditions. He provides comprehensive diagnostic testing (cardiac Triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, stress testing, preoperative evaluation, etc.) and supportive services based on the principles of precision medicine: genetic testing, stress management, personalized nutrition, and prescribed exercise.

He has participated as an invited speaker at numerous medical conferences and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals, actively contributing to the advancement of contemporary cardiological knowledge.

His goal is to provide high-quality care, grounded in scientific evidence and a compassionate approach – aiming not only for treatment but also for the long-term preservation of cardiovascular health.

Drasvestas Dimitris, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist with private practices in Athens and Pallini. A graduate of the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy, he specialized at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and obtained his Cardiology specialty title in 2014. He has specialized in Interventional Electrophysiology in the United Kingdom (Dorset Heart Centre - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK) under a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. Additionally, he holds European certifications in Interventional Electrophysiology level 1 (ECDS level 1) and level 2 (ECES level 2). Currently, he serves as Deputy Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the Mitera Hospital of the Hygeia Group. In his private practices, he provides high-level services in all areas of cardiology, with particular emphasis on arrhythmias. He has extensive experience in the modern interventional management of arrhythmias (supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmia ablation) and in the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Furthermore, he was a member of the European Electrophysiology Certification Examination Committee from 2020 to 2022 and is an International Official Proctor (trainer) for healthcare professionals in the field of Electrophysiology using intracardiac echocardiography (Intracardiac Echocardiography – ICE). Finally, Drasvestas has a significant research portfolio with publications in international medical journals and presentations as a speaker at Greek and international medical conferences.

Liakopoulos Nikolaos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and has specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." Furthermore, he possesses seminar diplomas in the field of Prevention and Health Systems Management and is certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Health to perform cardiac ultrasounds. Alongside his private practice, he has been serving as a Cardiologist at the Rehabilitation Center "AROGI" since 2011. Drawing on extensive experience and knowledge in cardiology, he is qualified to diagnose and treat conditions such as arrhythmias, dizziness, blood pressure disorders and hypertension, tachycardia, and offers diagnostic examinations including cardiac and thoracic aorta Triplex, blood pressure Holter, rhythm Holter, and stress testing.