Health professionals with experience in Νεφρική ανεπάρκεια

Kakaletri Konstantina is a Nephrologist with clinics in Pagkrati and Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens, a member of the Athens Medical Association, and the Nephrological Society. She has served as Scientific Director in the ICU of Pantokrator Clinic and the ICU of the Athens Bioclinic. She is a scientific collaborator at the General Clinic Iaso and the Athens Medical Center (Psychiko Clinic) and a partner of the Nephrology Centers "Frontis". The doctor specializes in diseases related to the KIDNEYS such as renal failure (acute and chronic), glomerulonephritis, nephrolithiasis, hematuria, proteinuria, diabetes mellitus, and arterial hypertension. She manages patients undergoing hemodialysis and also prepares patients to undergo this treatment. She has published numerous articles, participates in conferences and seminars, and continuously stays informed about developments in the field. She has many years of experience, and her goal is the immediate, accurate, and sensitive care of those who entrust her.

Vareta Georgia is a Specialist Nephrologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a scientific collaborator at the 2nd Nephrology Clinic of A.U.Th. at AHEPA Hospital. Additionally, she works as an attending physician in the Chronic Hemodialysis Unit "Therapeftiki." The practice provides consulting services concerning the management and treatment of kidney diseases, such as chronic kidney failure, acute kidney injury, diabetic nephropathy, arterial hypertension, glomerulonephritis, nephrolithiasis, hematuria, proteinuria, infections, and tumors of the urinary system. Finally, patient monitoring and preparation for initiation of hemodialysis are also conducted.

Barbaressos Emmanouil MD, MSc, PhDc is a Vascular Surgeon with extensive experience in both traditional vascular and modern endovascular surgery. He maintains a private practice within the Top Meds Private Multiclinic in Nea Smyrni. He is a graduate of the University of Patras and completed his training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where he subsequently worked as an assistant vascular surgeon. He received further training in the United Kingdom at St. George’s University Hospital, covering trauma and aortic disease centers in Southwest London. As part of his concurrent teaching responsibilities, he was awarded the title of unpaid Clinical Lecturer by St George’s University of London. Upon returning to Greece, he worked as an assistant vascular surgeon at the University General Hospital of Patras. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Patras and holds two Master’s degrees. He possesses a license to perform Vascular Ultrasound (Triplex) and continues his scientific work through participation in clinical studies, the authorship of scientific articles, and presentations at vascular surgery conferences.

Dimopoulos Xristos is the Consultant of the 3rd Vascular Surgery Department at the Athens Medical Center, while also maintaining a private practice as a Vascular Surgeon / Angiologist in Kolonaki and downtown Tripoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens as well as from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He is a certified specialized user of vascular ultrasound and has participated as a speaker at international Vascular Surgery conferences. He specialized in the full spectrum of Vascular Surgery & Angiology at the University Clinic of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany (Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf, Germany). After obtaining his specialty, he underwent further training in Minimally Invasive Endovascular Surgery at the internationally recognized Aorta & Peripheral Artery Disease center at the University Clinic of Hamburg, Germany (Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Germany) under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Eike Sebastian Debus.

Papakostoula Aggeliki is a Nephrologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She initially specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st IKA Melissia and subsequently in Nephrology at the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming." Dr. Papakostoula has worked as an Attending Nephrologist in the Chronic Hemodialysis Unit at "Mesogeios" - Pallini Nephrology Center, as well as in the Chronic Hemodialysis Unit of the Athens Kidney Center, where she currently serves as the Scientific Director. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the specific needs of each patient. Lastly, Dr. Papakostoula is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Nephrology Society.

Dr. Stauroulopoulos Aristeidis is a Nephrologist, Director of the Nephrology Institute of Athens Nephroexpert, and Director of the Pan Health Group. He manages patients from all over Athens as well as from the provinces, with clinics in Moschato, Agios Dimitrios, and Egaleo. He graduated top of his class from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has extensive experience in Nephrology both in Greece and abroad. He is recognized as a scientist with international activities, serving as an evaluator and member of health program funding committees of the European Union in Brussels. Additionally, he served as Consultant in the Nephrology and Transplantation Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and as a Nephrologist at Guy's Hospital, King's College, London, UK. He collaborates with the Chronic Hemodialysis Units Bionephros (Moschato), NEKAD (Agios Dimitrios), NEKAS (Sparta), and the Metropolitan Hospital (Faliro) and Vouyiouklakeio Hospital (Egaleo). He has a rich scientific portfolio with numerous distinctions, publications, and presentations both in Greece and internationally. In the clinics and units he directs, he addresses all nephrological issues, implements the most advanced hemodialysis methods, and pioneering techniques such as the use of lung ultrasound to assess patients' hydration status. He provides voluntary services at the Medical Clinics of the Municipality of Kallithea. Finally, Dr. Stauroulopoulos is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Nephrology, the European Society of Nephrology, and the International Osteoporosis Foundation, and has also served as Treasurer of the Hellenic Society of Nephrology.

Konstantelos Antonios MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist with a professional practice license, offering home visits as well as maintaining a private office in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in Clinical - Medical Nutrition from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a member of the European Society for Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN) and regularly attends continuing education seminars for obtaining the Clinical Nutrition diploma. He is certified in dietary management of individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He works as an external collaborator at the private Mediterraneo Clinic, managing a large number of clinical cases, providing nutritional support to patients in the Dialysis Unit and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He has also worked in private dietetic offices and in the Holmes Place chain of gyms. He specializes in modifying dietary behaviors through lifestyle changes in adults and managing clinical cases (Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Gastrointestinal Diseases (Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Cancer patients, Kidney Disease), as well as providing nutritional support to patients with artificial feeding methods - gastrostomy, nasogastric tube (Levin), and parenteral nutrition. He offers specialized solutions tailored to individual needs. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association and the Clinical Nutrition Specialists Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece.

Giannikos Vasileios is a Nephrologist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a Nephrology specialty certification obtained from Sismanoglio General Hospital of Athens and the General State Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon." The physician has extensive experience in the management of hypertension, renal diseases, and hemodialysis, as he has been an External Scientific Collaborator at Doctors Hospital Athens since 2016 and a Nephrologist at the Chronic Hemodialysis Unit "Mesogeios" in Haidari. He also possesses substantial educational experience, serving as an instructor in the nursing staff training program at the Nephrology Clinic "Mesogeios" Chalkida since 2014, and having previously held similar positions in both the private and public sectors. Additionally, committed to lifelong learning, he has attended numerous postgraduate training courses and conferences, participated in many Greek and international medical and nephrology conferences, and has published his research findings.

Vazaka Kely is a certified Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She completed her studies in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University. She continued her education in the Master's Program at Oxford University, titled "Applied Nutrition in Sports and Exercise." She firmly believes that our dietary habits are intrinsically linked to our psychology, which led her to pursue further training at the Center for Psychological Applications, in the seminar titled "Communication and Counseling Skills for Dietitians." During her internship, she worked as a Clinical Dietitian at the "Metaxa" Anticancer Hospital. Since 2021, she has worked in reputable dietetic offices. Her goal is to achieve each client's objectives through a balanced diet, personalized approach, and a healthy relationship with food!

Psounis Konstantinos is a Specialist Nephrologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.). He maintains two fully equipped clinics, one in the center of Athens and the other in Agia Paraskevi. He serves as a nephrologist consultant at the specialized Nephrology Center "Iatriko Dafnis" of the "Iatriko Athinon" group and is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. The physician places great emphasis on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of clinical conditions such as: • Chronic and acute renal failure • Anemia of kidney disease • Idiopathic and resistant hypertension • Renal colic • Nephrolithiasis • Urinary tract infections Using state-of-the-art medical methods and equipment, the physician provides high-quality healthcare services to his patients. Additionally, personalized dietary guidance is offered at the clinics, recognizing the importance of nutrition in the management of nephrological disorders. He is an active author and speaker at Greek and international conferences, with extensive contributions in the fields of nephrology, hypertension, and kidney transplantation. Psounis Konstantinos is a member of important medical organizations, such as the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic and European Nephrology Societies, as well as the Hellenic Hypertension Society, highlighting his dedication and expertise in patient care and research in the field of nephrology.

Papadogiannakis Apostolos is a Nephrologist who maintains private practices in the Museum area and in Agia Paraskevi. A graduate of Medicine, he completed his specialty training at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio," and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." He has served as First and Second Consultant of the Nephrology Department at the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio," as well as Deputy and Coordinating Director of the same hospital. He has also been the Scientific Director of the Nephrology Unit at Nefrocenter. Throughout his extensive career, he has participated in numerous conferences and has an extensive record of publications. In his private practice, fully aligned with modern practices and medical methods, he manages a wide range of cases, specializing in nephrolithiasis, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic nephropathy.

Zagorianakos Antonios MD is a Nephrologist with private practices in Melissia and Ampelokipoi. He studied at the Medical Schools of Belgium and Italy and graduated in 2002 with honors. He is the Director of the Nephrology Clinic and the Artificial Kidney Unit at the BioClinic of Athens (Bioiatriki Group) and an external collaborator at the Private Hospital Mitera of the Hygeia Group. During his basic studies, he actively participated in oncological chemotherapy protocols, from which he completed his thesis titled "Chemotherapy treatment in patients with advanced gastric cancer." Subsequently, he enriched his research experience in oncological protocols during a six-month tenure as an external collaborator at the oncology cancer unit of the University General Hospital - Maternity Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou." He completed his Nephrology specialty at one of the largest hospitals in Athens, the Red Cross Hospital - "Korgialeneio-Benakio" Hospital. During his specialty, he developed extensive educational activities in clinical Nephrology and Hemodialysis through lectures, studies, free communications, and publications, both in Greek and international conferences, aiming for continuous and thorough professional development. He acquired the skill and proficiency in placing central venous hemodialysis lines as well as performing percutaneous kidney biopsies.