Doctors for Laparoscopy

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a General Surgeon with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including both laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of the pilonidal cyst, the management and treatment of hemorrhoids, and cholecystectomy procedures. He holds a Diploma of License (MD) from the Medical School of "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" and has obtained medical practice licenses in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. During his General Surgery specialization, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department at Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department at the Oncology Hospital of Ag. Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first surgical assistant in a wide range of laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. He has worked in the Emergency Department and was responsible for postoperative monitoring and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Dr. Spyros Kalogeropoulos, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Aigaleo and Corinth. He graduated from the Medical School of Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catania Sicily Italy. He specializes in recurrent miscarriages, thrombophilia, high-risk pregnancy, as well as cervical pathology. Additionally, he holds a doctorate with a thesis on "Kaposi's Sarcoma," which marked the beginning of the recognition and detection of HIV-AIDS. Dr. Kalogeropoulos has gained significant experience through training at major hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Ospedale "Piemonte" di Messina, the Nursing Institution of the Army Fund (NIMTS), General Hospital of Corfu, and the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Furthermore, he has served as Head of the Colposcopy Department at Kings College Hospital and as a Collaborating Physician at the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Iaso" Hospital. Currently, he continues to collaborate with the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Medimall."

Perrakis Vasileios is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and at international institutions. Specifically, he underwent further training at St. John’s Hospital Mid Essex in the United Kingdom and specialized in Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Colposcopy departments within the UK National Health Service. In his private clinic, he provides comprehensive information on issues concerning women of all ages and offers the best possible management of disorders, addressing their needs from adolescence through menopause. In a fully equipped office with state-of-the-art equipment, he manages cases by providing optimal treatment and restoration with particular expertise in fertility issues as well as pregnancy monitoring. Finally, he offers counseling on contraception, management of menstrual cycle disorders, menopause, and the full spectrum of cervical pathology, from prevention to surgical intervention when necessary.

Rizou Anastasia Natasa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate and PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery. She specialized at Laiko Hospital and the University Hospital "Aretaieio." She possesses extensive experience and training and frequently participates in scientific conferences and seminars.

Dr. Galatis Dionysis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician Surgeon based in Athens. He holds a Doctorate and a degree from the Medical School of Athens. His specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Elena Venizelou Hospital - Maternity Hospital (and at GNA Laiko), while he continues his training in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques at Aretaieio Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Galatis is a scientific collaborator at REA, METROPOLITAN, MITERA, Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis, Aretaieio, and Elena Venizelou Hospitals. His specialty includes the investigation of infertility, In Vitro Fertilization - Assisted Reproduction, Aesthetic Gynecology, Urogynecology, and Laparoscopic - Hysteroscopic Surgery. Additionally, he offers services such as pregnancy monitoring, breast examination, colposcopy, intrauterine device (IUD) placement, as well as preventive gynecological examinations.

Furthermore, Dr. Galatis addresses issues such as menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions.

Ο Ιατρός Διαμαντής Αλέξανδρος MD, MSc (Surgical Oncology), PhD είναι Γενικός χειρουργός και Διευθυντής του τμήματος Χειρουργικής Ανώτερου Πεπτικού - Ήπατος - Χοληφόρων - Παγκρέατος του Ιασώ Θεσσαλίας, όπου διατηρεί ιατρείο εντός της κλινικής. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας και έχει λάβει πολύμηνη μετεκπαίδευση στην Ρομποτική/Λαπαροσκοπική Χειρουργική στο San Raffaele University Hospital - Milan, Italy, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει και διετείς σπουδές στη Χειρουργική Ογκολογία στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Ο Ιατρός έχει στο ενεργητικό του περισσότερα από 3000 χειρουργεία μεσαίας και μεγάλης βαρύτητας. Κύριο πεδίο ενδιαφέροντος είναι η διερεύνηση και η αντιμετώπιση ασθενών με κακοήθειες πεπτικού (καρκίνος οισοφάγου και στομάχου, καρκίνος παχέος εντέρου, καρκίνος ήπατος - χοληφόρων, καρκίνος παγκρέατος), ενώ αριθμεί και πολυάριθμες επεμβάσεις σε όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής (Λαπαροσκοπική αποκατάσταση κηλών, Λαπαροσκοπική Χολοκυστεκτομή, Λαπαροσκοπική Σκωληκοειδεκτομή, αντιμετώπιση Αιμορροϊδοπάθειας και κύστη κόκκυγος με Laser). Άξιο να σημειωθεί πως στο Ιασώ Θεσσαλίας είναι σε θέση μαζί με τους συνεργάτες του να αναλάβει επείγοντα περιστατικά καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια του 24ώρου (Σκωληκοειδίτιδα, Εκκολπωματίτιδα, Χολοκυστίτιδα, Κοιλιακό άλγος/Οξεία κοιλία, Ειλεός, Αποστημα κ.ο.κ.). Αντιμετωπίζει επιπλέον ασθενείς με τις παρακάτω Χειρουργικές παθήσεις: Χειρουργική Ογκολογία (τοποθέτηση Port-a-Cath, καρκίνος στομάχου, καρκίνο ήπατος - χοληφόρων - παγκρέατος, καρκίνος παχέος εντέρου, καρκίνος ορθού και καρκίνο μαστού, περιτοναϊκής καρκινωμάτωσης). Ρομποτική/Λαπαροσκοπική Χειρουργική (παθήσεις/όγκοι ήπατος, όγκοι στομάχου, όγκοι λεπτού και παχέος εντέρου όγκοι επινεφρθιδίων νοσογόνος παχυσαρκία). Χειρουργική των κηλών (Ρομποτική/Λαπαροσκοπική αποκατάσταση διαφραγματοκήλης - βουβωνοκήλης - μηροκήλης - κοιλιοκήλης - ομφαλοκήλης, δυνατότητα ανοιχτής αποκατάστασης κηλών με τοπική αναισθησία). Χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων (παθήσεις θυρεοειδούς και παραθυρεοειδών, όγκοι επινεφριδίων). Ρομποτική/Λαπαροσκοπική χολοκυστεκτομή (χολολιθίαση, πολύποδας χοληδόχου κύστης).

Karampelas Aleksios MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Glyfada and concurrently collaborates with Iaso and Rea Maternity Hospitals. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma. He acquired his specialty in Obstetrics - Gynecology, having worked as a surgical trainee, a gynecology trainee at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," and as an obstetrics-gynecology trainee at the General Hospital "Alexandra." Additionally, he holds a series of certifications and continued education qualifications and performs ultrasound examinations and colposcopies, pregnancy monitoring, and deliveries. Furthermore, he undertakes gynecological open and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as gynecological oncological surgeries. He is a collaborating physician in the Ultrasound Department of the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic at Iaso, where he performs prenatal ultrasound scans and gynecological ultrasounds for routine and emergency obstetric and gynecological cases as part of his duties. He has teaching experience, having served as a health education trainer in adult education institute programs. Finally, he has an impressive scientific record, with numerous publications and oral presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Aleksopoulou Artemis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in the same university’s Medical School, specializing in Gestational Pathology. Furthermore, she holds a Master in Surgery in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic) from University College London (UCL), graduating with distinction. She has extensive clinical experience, serves as the Director of the Gynecological Clinic at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and collaborates with the Gynecological Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center as well as with the Gynecological and Obstetric Clinics of IASO and MITERA Hospitals. As a woman herself, she understands the needs of every woman today, who must fulfill multiple roles, requiring genuine support and understanding of the female nature and all life stages—from adolescence through motherhood to mature age. Her goal is to provide the best medical care for women of all ages, always based on the latest scientific developments, with seriousness, responsibility, and compassion for women.

Koutsogiorgas Paris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, within the Psychiko Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty training at the 2nd University Surgical Clinic of Laiko Hospital in Athens. He is an Associate of the most prominent private clinics, including Psychiko Clinic of the Athens Medical Group, Iaso General, Bioclinic, and Euroclinic. He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery, with specialization in breast surgery and endocrine glands (thyroid and parathyroid glands), managing all related cases. He employs the most advanced medical technologies, with patient safety and health protection as his utmost priority. Furthermore, he has attended seminars at significant hospital centers in Europe, aiming for continuous education and updates in his field.

Prof Dr Drakopoulos Panagiotis MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private clinic in Kolonaki. Simultaneously, he is a Professor at the Center for Reproductive Medicine (UZ Brussel - University Hospital Brussels) in Belgium, one of the leading centers worldwide. He is recognized as a specialist in reproductive medicine by ESHRE and EBCOG. He has authored over 80 scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of assisted reproduction. His research focuses on reproductive endocrinology, as well as on poor responders, including strategies to improve their outcomes.

Polykalas Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, within the Premedicare Multispecialty Clinic. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery from the same university's School of Medicine. Additionally, aiming for continuous professional development, he has attended numerous seminars and workshops, obtaining corresponding certifications. He initially specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital "Elpis," followed by specialization in Gynecologic Oncology at the Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Subsequently, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity Clinic "Elena Venizelou." After obtaining his specialty, he remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as a specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist for two years. During his career, he participated in the obstetric care of many cases as well as numerous gynecological surgeries with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. He holds certification in diagnostic colposcopy granted by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Today, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Dr. Napoleon Xirokostas is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Oncologic Surgery. He maintains a private medical office in Rafina, Greece, and also serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Department of IASO General Hospital in Athens.

He completed his residency in General Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, the largest tertiary care and trauma center in Greece, where he also held the position of Chief Resident. Over the course of his training, he participated in more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including a wide spectrum of emergency, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Xirokostas holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the Democritus University of Thrace and a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He completed his mandatory rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and previously served in the Greek Army as a General Medicine Doctor, providing medical assessments and basic life support instruction.

He has received extensive training in trauma surgery (DSTC), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, microsurgery, and emergency abdominal procedures. He is certified in ATLS, ALS, and has participated in numerous specialized surgical workshops and cadaveric dissection courses across Europe.

Dr. Xirokostas has an active academic presence, with several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international surgical congresses.

He treats conditions including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries (cholecystectomy, hernias, appendectomy)

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Oncologic surgery (colorectal, gastric, skin/melanoma, soft tissue)

• Robotic surgery for complex abdominal cases

• Emergency trauma surgery and general surgical consults

His clinical approach is grounded in personalized care, evidence-based practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery.

Δρ. Μίντζηρας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD Γενικός Χειρουργός - εξειδικευμένος Χειρουργός Ενδοκρινών Αδένων

Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής (PD Dr. med.), Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου «Philipps-University Marburg», Γερμανία

Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Γενικής, Λαπαροσκοπικής, Ογκολογικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών

Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και μετά το πέρας των σπουδών του μετέβη απευθείας στο εξωτερικό και πραγματοποίησε το σύνολο της ειδικότητας της Χειρουργικής σε ένα από τα πλέον ιστορικά και ονομαστά Πανεπιστήμια της Γερμανίας, την Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του «Philipps-University Marburg», που αποτελεί κορυφαίο κέντρο αναφοράς στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων και νευροενδοκρινών όγκων. Το έντονο και διαρκώς αυξανόμενο επιστημονικό και ακαδημαϊκό ενδιαφέρον του, τον οδήγησε στην ολοκλήρωση της διδακτορικής του διατριβής το 2019 με θέμα «Evaluation of the safety of early drain removal after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy».

Μετά την απόκτηση της ειδικότητας της Γενικής και Σπλαχνικής Χειρουργικής, εργάστηκε αρχικά ως επιμελητής Β και στη συνέχεια ως επιμελητής Α και σε άλλες ονομαστές κλινικές της Γερμανίας, συμμετέχοντας και διενεργώντας και ο ίδιος πληθώρα επεμβάσεων που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής. Τα τελευταία χρόνια επικεντρώθηκε στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων εργαζόμενος σε ονομαστά κέντρα αναφοράς της Γερμανίας, στο Essen υπό τη διεύθυνση του Prof. M. Walz και στη συνέχεια στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Marburg, όπου σε συνεργασία με την υπεύθυνη του τμήματος χειρουργικής ενδοκρινών αδένων και πρόεδρο της Πανγερμανικής Εταιρίας Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων, Prof. K. Holzer, διαχειρίστηκαν και αντιμετώπισαν επί σειρά ετών ένα μεγάλο αριθμό περιστατικών, που αφορούσαν τόσο καλοήθεις όσο και κακοήθεις παθήσεις θυρεοειδούς, επινεφριδίων και παθήσεις των παραθυρεοειδών αδένων.

Παράλληλα με την εξειδίκευσή του στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων, παρακολούθησε το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με αντικείμενο τη Στατιστική και Αναλυτική Βιοϊατρικών Δεδομένων (Health Statistics and Data Analytics), το οποίο και ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα, αποκτώντας τον τίτλο Master of Science (MSc). Το πλούσιο συγγραφικό του έργο και η απρόσκοπτη ενασχόληση του με την εκπαίδευση των φοιτητών της Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής Marburg άνοιξαν το δρόμο για την αναγόρευσή του σε Αναπληρωτή Καθηγητή (PD Dr. med.) στο Πανεπιστήμιο «Philipps-University Marburg». Συνεχίζει με υπευθυνότητα και αμείωτο ενθουσιασμό το ακαδημαϊκό του έργο στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Marburg, συμμετέχοντας στη διδασκαλία και την επίβλεψη διδακτορικών διατριβών των φοιτητών του Πανεπιστημίου.

Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα πανευρωπαϊκών και πανγερμανικών συνεδρίων χειρουργικής ενδοκρινών αδένων και νευροενδοκρινών όγκων με παρουσιάσεις σε μορφή posters (ελεύθερων ανακοινώσεων) και ομιλιών, ενώ έχει βραβευτεί για το επιστημονικό του έργο από τη Γερμανική Εταιρία Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων. Το συγγραφικό του έργο αριθμεί πάνω από 40 επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις στο PubMed σε μεγάλα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά, πάνω από 890 βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές και ειδικό δείκτη παραπομπών (h-index) 15. Ως ενεργό μέλος της Ακαδημαϊκής Κοινότητας του Πανεπιστημίου του Marburg συνεχίζει το ακαδημαϊκό και ερευνητικό-επιστημονικό του έργο. Παράλληλα είναι τακτικό και ενεργό μέλος της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων, της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Γενικής και Σπλαχνικής Χειρουργικής και μέλος του Συλλόγου Χειρουργών Γερμανίας. 

Xatzikalogiannis Ioannis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Comenius University. He possesses significant clinical experience, having served as a Scientific Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and to this day is a collaborating physician at Genesis Clinic, Bioclinic Thessaloniki, and General Clinic of Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

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.

Panagiotakis Emmanouil MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a doctoral degree from the Department of General, Oncological Surgery and Visceral Surgery at the University of Hannover. He specialized at a major Oncology Center in Bremen, Germany (Klinikum Bremen Mitte - Academic Hospital of the University of Gottingen), and has also obtained subspecialty certification in proctology following examinations in Germany. He has worked as an Attending Physician at Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Gesundheit Nord in Germany, and currently serves as an Attending Physician at Iaso General Clinic. He has extensive experience (2011 to 2023) in the management of oncological patients, patients with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), patients with proctological conditions, as well as patients with benign conditions (e.g., hernias, gallbladder). Finally, the physician is a member of the European Society of Coloproctology.

Kasimatis Konstantinos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Volos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He possesses the Obstetric Diploma "Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics" and has attended a postgraduate program on "Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, he is an associate physician at Iaso Thessaly, in the Obstetrics Clinic "Konstantinopoulou" in Volos and has previously served as Consultant at the University Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa.