Doctors with experience in Melanoma

Zafeiris Platon is a General Surgeon maintaining private clinics in Pikermi and Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Bologna in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and within the Hellenic Police. He received training in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proctologic Surgery, and laser applications at the Universita di Medicina Torino. He is affiliated with the Medical Centers of Athens and Peristeri, Hygeia Hospital, and Mitera Hospital. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Surgical Department at the General Clinic "Taxiarchai" and the General Clinic "Neo Athinaio." Currently, he is the Scientific Head of the Surgical Department at the Lumedica Medical Group (Peristeri Clinic). Furthermore, he authored the book "Trauma - Traffic Accidents" and has delivered lectures at conferences as well as on television and radio stations. In his private practice, minor procedures are performed at the clinic level (removal of cysts, nevi, wound suturing, examination and removal of skin lesions), all utilizing laser technology.

Ο Πλαστικός, Επανορθωτικός & Αισθητικός Χειρουργός, Βούρτσης Σπυρίδων διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα, ενώ παράλληλα συνεργάζεται με τις ιδιωτικές κλινικές ΙΑΣΩ Metropolitan, General Mediterraneo, Therapis και στην Πλαστική Χειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center”. Αποφοίτησε από το Ζάννειο Πρότυπο Λύκειο Πειραιά και έπειτα από Πανελλαδικές εξετάσεις εισήχθη στο Ιατρικό τμήμα της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ).

 Ολοκληρώνοντας επιτυχώς την εκπαίδευση του, αποφοίτησε από τη Στρατιωτική Σχολή και από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Στη συνέχεια παρακολούθησε το ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Σχολής Εφαρμογής Υγειονομικού και μετά την αποφοίτησή του υπηρέτησε ως Ιατρός Μονάδος στην 35^η Μοίρα Καταδρομών της ΕΛΔΥΚ για δύο χρόνια.

 Έπειτα από επιτυχείς εξετάσεις, ξεκίνησε την ειδικότητα της Πλαστικής Χειρουργικής ως ειδικευόμενος σε κλινικές Γενικής Χειρουργικής του 401 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και του 417 Νοσηλευτικού Ιδρύματος Μετοχικού Ταμείου Στρατού (ΝΙΜΤΣ).

 Συνέχισε την εξειδίκευση του στην κλινική της Πλαστικής και Επανορθωτικής Χειρουργικής του Θριασίου Νοσοκομείου, στο Λάτσειο Κέντρο Εγκαυμάτων, στη Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική του 417 ΝΙΜΤΣ στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογική Κλινική του Θριασίου Νοσοκομείου, στην Κλινική Πλαστικής Χειρουργικής στο Selly Oak Hospital καθώς και στο Κέντρο Σαρκώματος στο Royal Orthopaedic Hospital στο Birmingham του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου. Υπηρέτησε, ακολούθως, ως Υποδιοικητής στο 88 ΤΥΓ Λήμνου καθώς και Διευθυντής του Χειρουργικού τμήματος. Παράλληλα, εργάστηκε ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λήμνου.

 Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε την διδακτορική του διατριβή με θέμα «Κυτταρική ή Μοριακή Θεραπεία για την Αποκατάσταση Μεγάλων Ελλειμμάτων Δέρματος» υπό την επίβλεψη του καθηγητή Mihai Ionac (University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara) και ορκίστηκε διδάκτωρ Πανεπιστημίου με βαθμό Άριστα. Ολοκλήρωσε, επίσης, επιτυχώς, με βαθμό Άριστα, το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στην Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική Χειρουργική, Ρομποτική Χειρουργική & Τηλεχειρουργική, με πτυχιακή εργασία σχετικά με την Ρομποτική Αποκατάσταση του μαστού μετά από Μαστεκτομή. Με βαθμό Άριστα, ολοκλήρωσε και το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα του τμήματος Πολιτικών Δημόσιας Υγείας, της Εθνικής Σχολής Δημόσιας Υγείας, του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής στην ειδίκευση «Επιστήμη & Πολιτικές Δημόσιας Υγείας», με πτυχιακή εργασία σχετικά με την επίδραση της παραπληροφόρησης του διαδικτύου και τις επιπτώσεις στη Δημόσια Υγεία, σε θέματα που άπτονται της ειδικότητας του. Κατέχει τη θέση του Επιμελητή Α’ στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών.

 Ο Πλαστικός, Επανορθωτικός & Αισθητικός Χειρουργός, Βούρτσης Σπυρίδων είναι πιστοποιημένο μέλος (Fellow) του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου της Πλαστικής, Επανορθωτικής και Αισθητικής Χειρουργικής (EBOPRAS), τίτλος που του απονεμήθηκε έπειτα από επιτυχείς Πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις στην Πλαστική Χειρουργική, στην πόλη των Βρυξελλών. Επίσης, είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών (ΙΣΑ) και ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Πλαστικής, Επανορθωτικής και Αισθητικής Χειρουργικής (ΕΕΠΕΑΧ).

 Στο επιστημονικό του έργο περιλαμβάνεται επιπλέον, η δημοσίευση ιατρικών άρθρων σε έγκριτα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά, η συμμετοχή του σε διεθνή και εγχώρια συνέδρια με πάνω από 100 επιστημονικές εργασίες, η συμμετοχή του σε εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια με πρακτική εξάσκηση, η διοργάνωση πρακτικών & θεωρητικών εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και τέλος η έρευνα και οι πειραματικές μελέτες στον τομέα της Πλαστικής, Επανορθωτικής & Αισθητικής Χειρουργικής.

Dr Xrelias Theodoros is a Plastic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his surgical specialty training in Paris, where he gained experience in General Surgery with a focus on various areas such as vascular surgery, urological, and ENT surgery. He then pursued further specialization in Belgium, at the Saint Luc University Hospital of Brussels, under the guidance of Professor Benoit Lengele, renowned for the world’s first face transplant. There, he specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, concentrating on mastoplasty and dermatosurgery. Subsequently, he worked at the Geneva University Hospital, participating in humanitarian missions for the facial reconstruction of children with deformities caused by NOMA disease. After 12 months in Geneva, he returned to France and joined the Rennes University Hospital, where he worked as an attending physician and specialized in innovative methods for skin defect reconstruction. His collaboration with the world-famous surgeon J.P. Hong inspired him to establish a team for the surgical management of lymphedema using supermicrosurgical techniques. His interests extend to demanding fields such as gender reassignment surgery and aesthetic facial interventions. Currently, he contributes to clinical research and holds the position of Scientific Collaborator at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens / "Attikon" University Hospital. Concurrently, he offers his services at private clinics in Athens and Paris.

Mpalodimou Foteini is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Filothei. She was born in Kavala and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She then commenced her specialty training in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Drama and completed it at the Athens Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas". During her specialty training and afterwards, she received awards in 1997, 1999, and 2000 as part of the Continuing Education Seminars of the Hellenic Surgical Society. Subsequently, for a period of six months, she specialized in Intensive Care at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". With a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society, in 2005 she specialized at the Institut Gustave Roussy Hospital in Paris in Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Cancer Society and the Hellenic Surgical Society. The surgeon practices privately in the healthcare sector and is involved in the following areas of General Surgery: Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery (for which she has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad), and Surgical Oncology. In the field of Surgical Oncology, following her specialization at the Paris Cancer Center, she applies the technique of Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy. She is a scientific collaborator with Hygeia and Mitera Hospitals and also cooperates with clinics such as Metropolitan, Lefkos Stavros, and the Athens Clinic.

Dr. Lingria Santa is a Dermatologist-Venereologist, maintaining a private practice in Attica, in the Glyfada area.

She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University Hospital of Rome “La Sapienza” Clinica Ospedaliero-Universitario Policlinico Umberto I.

In Greece, she continued her training as a rural doctor (in underprivileged areas) at Trikala Hospital and the Health Center of Kalambaka.

At the General Hospital of Rethymno, she continued her training as an internal medicine resident.

Her training continued and was completed at the Andreas Syggros Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases, where she gained extensive educational experience throughout this period.

Mpikos Aristeidis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who has maintained his private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, from 2006 to the present. With high scientific training and extensive clinical experience, he responsibly and effectively manages each case. At his fully equipped clinic in Evosmos, located at 2 Makedonomachon Street, the dermatologist provides comprehensive medical services covering the entire spectrum of dermatology and venereology, including classical and aesthetic dermatology, Laser applications (Permanent hair removal with Alexandrite Laser, pigmented lesions, photorejuvenation), dermatologic surgery, and classical venereology. It is also noteworthy that the doctor has particular expertise in urticaria, warts, laser hair removal, and hyaluronic acid fillers.

Pappa Margarita is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patissia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Clinical Dermatology and Venereology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Concurrently, Dr. Pappa specialized in Pathology at the "Red Cross" Hospital and in Pediatric Dermatology at the Special Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," as well as at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." Additionally, she received training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Dermatology & Venereology and the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Koziaka Aikaterini, a dermatologist, completed her Dermatology specialization at Andreas Syggros Hospital and subsequently specialized in Dermatologic Surgery at the same hospital. She maintains collaborations with major hospitals in Athens, such as Iatrikos Syllogos, Hygeia, and is a scientific collaborator at DHI, the Hair Implantation Center. Koziaka Aikaterini, dermatologist, runs a private practice in the Ilioupoli area. Her clinic is patient-friendly and fully equipped. The physician manages cases across the full spectrum of her specialty. Patients receive comprehensive information and an evidence-based treatment plan for allergies, acne, benign and malignant lesion removal, and mole mapping. Additionally, the physician handles autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, as well as cases of hair loss and implantation.

Litou Tzoulieta is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who has maintained a private practice in Athens since 2011. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of Tirana and has completed the "Euroderm Excellence course" in Rome, Italy. She specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the Hospital for Venereal and Skin Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syngros" and served as a Resident Physician in the Pathology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." Additionally, she has worked as an Assistant Physician in the Plastic Surgery Clinic, at the Nevus and Melanoma Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." In her private practice, she handles cases of clinical dermatology (skin diseases, skin biopsy, nevus mapping, nevus removals) as well as aesthetic treatments (peeling, facial and body mesotherapy, laser hair removal, permanent hair removal, facial and lower limb telangiectasias). Finally, Dr. Litou is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, and the Hellenic Society of Dermatosurgery.

Goulopoulos Thomas is a General Surgeon with private practices in Karditsa and Trikala. Simultaneously, he serves as a Specialist Scientist on the nationwide examination committees for professional training certification under the Ministry of Education. He studied at the Medical School of Varna and subsequently obtained degree equivalency through examinations at the Medical Departments of the University of Crete and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." He was accepted into the University Surgical Clinic of Sigmaringen in Germany, where he specialized in colorectal cancer; this clinic is part of the University of Tubingen. He continued his specialty training at the Transplantation Center of Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki, participating in both kidney and liver transplantations, which at that time were conducted exclusively there. He trained in London at the Liver Research Foundation, specializing in hepatocellular carcinoma. Throughout his training and concurrently, he participated in numerous conferences with a wide range of presentations and publications. He remains at the forefront of advancements, continuously monitoring every new scientifically validated interventional method and treatment in his specialty.

Vogiatzi Maria is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her specialty in Dermatology - Venereology. She has worked in several hospitals, including the Dermatology and Venereology Hospital of Thessaloniki and the General Hospital of Serres. She has extensive experience in Laser applications (hair removal, telangiectasias, pigmentation, wrinkles, cellulite, scars, stretch marks, onychomycosis), as well as in hyaluronic acid implants. Additionally, her private practice offers a wide range of specialized services, such as peeling, mesotherapy, laser hair removal, mycological examination, nevus mapping, screening for venereological diseases, and pediatric dermatological examinations. She has presented numerous free communications and posters at Greek and European conferences, and has attended conferences and workshops aimed at continuous training in the field of Dermatology - Venereology. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the Professional Association of Dermatologists - Venereologists, the Hellenic Dermatological - Venereological Society, and the Hellenic Dermatosurgical Society.

Dr. Kalatzi Eleni - Dermoclinic is a Dermatologist – Venereologist, graduated with honors from the Medical School of La Sapienza University of Rome. Through clinical and research work at the same university, she completed her thesis on venereal diseases. After obtaining her medical specialty title, the physician remained at the Dermatology Clinic of the same University as an associate doctor, where she further specialized in venereal diseases and their treatment. Subsequently, she earned the specialty title in Dermatology – Venereology after four years of training at Diakonie Klinikum Bethesda and Klinikum Lippe hospitals in Germany, specializing in Clinical Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Nevus Mapping, with a particular focus on Dermatologic Surgery, performing over 600 procedures. She completed her specialty training in her homeland, where she worked for 8 months at the University Clinic of Heraklion Hospital in Crete. Upon moving to Athens, she collaborated for 3 years with Dermoiatriki Athens. She then moved abroad, where after two years of study at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, she obtained the MHBA (Master in Healthcare Business Administration) degree. Dr. Kalatzi is a member of many Greek and international dermatology associations and participates in numerous educational programs in Italy, Germany, and Greece, focusing on both clinical and aesthetic dermatology.

Kouzanidis Nikolaos MD, MSc is a General Surgeon with private practices in Nea Ionia and Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed postgraduate studies in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telesurgery at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physician performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and all types of surgical procedures, as well as home-based pressure ulcer debridement. Kouzanidis Nikolaos continuously updates his knowledge in his specialty through active participation in conferences and attendance at seminars. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the Hellenic Society of Laparoscopic Surgery & Other Interventional Techniques, as well as the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Zervas Dimitrios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Larissa. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained his specialty in Dermatology - Venereology at the University General Hospital of Larissa. His practice provides diagnosis and treatment of conditions across the full spectrum of Dermatology - Venereology. Additionally, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are performed for the treatment of dynamic facial wrinkles, including glabellar, forehead, and periorbital areas. Finally, cryosurgical treatment of conditions is conducted, for which the physician has been trained during his specialty, by attending the Postgraduate Cryosurgery Seminar at the Cryosurgery Department of the Hospital of Venereal and Dermatologic Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syngros".