Dermatologists- Venereologists for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in Patisia

Mpaka Foteini is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who runs a private practice in Patissia. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialization at the Athens Dermatology and Venereology Hospital "Andreas Syggros." Dr. Mpaka is specialized in pediatric dermatology, clinical dermatology, and venereology, with extensive experience in handling laser devices, aesthetic dermatology, as well as the management of sexually transmitted infections. She is also a member of the Hellenic Dermatological Society.

Η Μανωλάκου Παναγιώτα είναι Δερματολόγος - Αφροδισιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Πατήσια. Γεννήθηκε στην Πάτρα και αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το Αρσάκειο Πατρών και εισήχθη 9η με υποτροφία στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Το 1977 έλαβε πτυχίο με Λίαν Καλώς και εκπλήρωσε την Υπηρεσία Υπαίθρου στο Αγροτικό Ιατρείου Λεχαινών Ηλείας την 3ετία 1977 - 1980. Από το 1980 - 1983 ειδικεύθηκε στην Δερματολογία - Αφροδισιολογία στο μεγαλύτερο Δερματολογικό κέντρο της Ελλάδος, στο νοσοκομείο Δερματικών και Αφροδίσιων Νόσων Αθηνών " Ανδρέας Συγγρός". Κατα τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητάς της δραστηριοποιήθηκε ιδιαίτερα στο τμήμα Patch tests (Δερματίτιδες Εξ επαφής) και στο τμήμα Φώτο - Βιολογίας (φωτοδερματοπάθειες). Το χρονικό αυτό διάστημα έλαβε μέρος στην συγγραφή πολλών επιστημονικών εργασιών που δημοσιεύθηκαν σε ιατρικά περιοδικά ή ανακοινώθηκαν σε δερματολογικά συνέδρια. Από το 1990 - 1992 εκπαιδεύτηκε επί διετία στον Βελονισμό - Ηλεκτροβελονισμό στο Acuscience (Διεθνές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο Βελονισμού) από τον έμπειρο βελονιστή Μιλτιάδη Καράβη και την ομάδα του. Έκτος από τον βελονισμό, έχει λάβει βασική εκπαίδευση στην ομοιοπαθητική, NLP, TAT, REIKI, ρεφλεξολογία, μέθοδο Heart math κ.α. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην Αισθητική Δερματολογία σε ειδικά συνέδρια και σεμινάρια στο Παρίσι και στην Μπολόνια Ιταλίας επί σειράν ετών. Υπήρξε από τους πρώτους δερματολόγους που εφάρμοσαν την μέθοδο της μεσοθεραπείας στην Ελλάδα. Έκτοτε συνεχίζει να παρακολουθεί τις διεθνείς εξελίξεις στον τομέα αυτό συμμετέχοντας ανελλιπώς στα αντίστοιχα συνέδρια και λαμβάνοντας μέρος σε οργανωμένα workshops. Παράλληλα, από το τέλος της δεκαετίας του ‘90, ασχολήθηκε με την τεχνολογία LASER, όταν αυτή άρχισε να χρησιμοποιείται ευρύτερα στην Ιατρική γενικότερα και στην Δερματολογία ειδικότερα. Το 1998 μαζί με μια ομάδα αξιόλογων συναδέλφων δερματολόγων και πλαστικών χειρούργων ίδρυσαν LASER TOUCH ΑΕ - από τις πρώτες και πλέον σύγχρονα εξοπλισμένες ιατρικές μονάδες παροχής υπηρεσιών LASER - στην οποία διετέλεσε Διευθύνουσα Σύμβουλος επί μια 4ετία και παραμένει έως σήμερα μέλος του Δ.Σ. Συμμετέχει σε ετήσια βάση σε μεγάλο αριθμό συνεδρίων διακεκριμένων επιστημονικών εταιρειών και σε ιατρικά προγράμματα καθώς επίσης είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών (ΙΣΑ), της Ελληνικής Δερματολογικής και Αφροδισιολογικής Εταιρείας (ΕΔΑΕ), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Δερματοχειρουργικής laser και Αισθητικής Δερματολογίας (ΕΕΔΧ) και της Επαγγελματικής Ένωσης Ελλήνων Δερματολόγων Αφροδισιολόγων (ΕΕΕΔΑ). Έχοντας κοινωνική ευθύνη και ευαισθησία καθώς επίσης και επίγνωση των πολλαπλών κοινωνικών αναγκών της χώρας παρέχει υποστήριξη και βοήθεια σε ΜΚΟ που έχουν ανάγκη, όπως οι Γιατροί χωρίς Σύνορα,οι Γιατροί του Κόσμου, η Εταιρεία Προστασίας Σπαστικών ¨Πόρτα Ανοικτή¨, η Ελληνική Αντικαρκινική Εταιρεία, το "Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού" αλλά και οργανώσεων όπως η GREENPEACE , η WWF κ.α. Μιλάει Αγγλικά, Γαλλικά και Ιταλικά. Τέλος προσφέρει τις δερματολογικές της υπηρεσίες σε όσους την έχουν ανάγκη και στους οικονομικά ευάλωτους.

Vassos Dimitris is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Galatsi. He holds a postgraduate degree in Stress Management and Health Promotion from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has received training in psychogeriatric patients (dementia, organic psychosis). He is a Scientific Associate at the specialized Psychosis Cognitive Function Study Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and also collaborates with the 1st and 6th Psychiatric Admission Departments and the Alcohol Dependence Unit for individuals aged 18 and older at the same hospital. He has collaborated with numerous Psychiatric Hospitals and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, the physician has participated in numerous Greek and international medical conferences and workshops, aiming at continuous education in his field of specialization.

Dr. Kakepis Mixalis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private practices in Pallini, Athens, Ampelokipi, Psychiko, and Anavyssos from 2003 to present. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a medical degree from the same university. He completed his specialty training in dermatology and venereology at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital & Dudley Group of Hospitals in the United Kingdom and at the General Regional Hospital for Infectious Diseases of Western Attica. He possesses extensive professional experience as an external collaborator of Psychiko Medical Hospital and Errikos Dynan Hospital, and has worked in numerous major hospitals in Greece and abroad. Finally, Dr. Kakepis has particular expertise in conditions such as psoriasis, acne, skin cancers, sexually transmitted diseases (condylomas, molluscum contagiosum, herpes), dermatologic surgery & interventional dermatology (laser treatments for scar restoration, hair removal, telangiectasias, facial rejuvenation, removal of nevi, cysts, implants and threads, autologous factors, stem cells), as well as innovative interventional procedures (photodynamic therapy, nevus mapping, dermoscopy, cryotherapy, iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis).

Ο Ρόδης Διονύσης είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Γαλάτσι. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων. Μετά το πέρας των προπτυχιακών σπουδών του ειδικεύτηκε στην Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο", όπου εκτός των άλλων συμμετείχε στα πλαίσια κυκλικής εκπαίδευσης στο Διαβητολογικό Τμήμα, στο Τμήμα Δυσλιπιδαιμιών, στην Μονάδας Εντατικής Θεραπείας, στην Καρδιολογική Κλινική, στο Δερματολογικό Ιατρείο του νοσ."Ανδρέας Συγγρός". Επιπροσθέτως, απέκτησε Πιστοποίηση στα προγράμματα "Σακχαρώδης Διαβήτης - Από τη Θεωρία στην Πράξη" , "Εφαρμογές της Επιστήμης της Διατροφής και της Φυσικής Άσκησης", " Μεταβολομική και Κλινική Εφαρμογή στα Αυτοάνοσα και Χρόνια Νοσήματα" του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στην "Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής (ACLS)" . Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με αντικείμενο την "Παθολογία της Κύησης". Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής του πορείας συνεργάστηκε με την Ευρωκλινική Αθηνών, όπου κατέχει τη θέση του Αναπληρωτή Διευθυντή Παθολογικής κλινικής, ενώ είναι Αντιπρόεδρος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Συλλόγου Ιατρών της Ευρωκλινικής Αθηνών.Είναι Αντιπρόεδρος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επείγουσας Εξωνοσοκομειακής Ιατρικής και μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών (Ι.Σ.Α.), της Ελληνικής Διαβητολογικής Εταιρείας (ΕΔΕ), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας (ΕΕΕΠ), της Ελληνικής Γεροντολογικής και Γηριατρικής Εταιρείας (ΕΓΓΕ) και της European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς κατάρτισης και επιμόρφωσής του, συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό, ενώ έχει στο ενεργητικό του πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις , καθώς και ομιλίες και ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια για θέματα όπως η Γηριατρική, το Νοσοκομείο στο Σπίτι (Hospital at Home) κ.αλ

Panagiotakopoulos Andreas MD is a Military Physician and a graduate of the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (ΣΣΑΣ). He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine. Initially, he trained in the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and subsequently completed his specialty at the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Currently, he is a specialist internist at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and is the scientific director of the Internal Medicine Department at the VITAE Polyclinics in Perissos, where he also maintains his private practice.

Gerasimos Tantaros is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. He holds a degree in Medicine and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." His primary goal is a friendly approach to the patient, thorough clinical examination, accurate diagnosis, and management of the medical issue. In a simple and explanatory manner, the patient will fully understand their condition, be informed about the latest medical data, and have any questions answered. The practice deals with a wide range of conditions such as infections, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and hyperlipidemia (cholesterol). Preventive screening is also conducted, including clinical examination and prescription of laboratory and imaging tests. Finally, the physician provides health certificates for sports participation, employment, and driving licenses.

Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi, MD, is a General/Family Physician, graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras (2006 – 2012) and holder of a Master’s degree (MSc) in Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics from Università di Camerino (2020 – 2022). She possesses extensive professional experience in Primary Health Care, having served as a General Medicine Resident at Kalamata Hospital (2016 – 2020), as a Physician at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) (2020 – 2021), and as an Auxiliary Physician – Consultant B’ in General Medicine at the Patision Health Center (2021 – 2025). At her clinic, comprehensive services are provided for the diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring of chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteoporosis, and Hyperuricemia. Additionally, wound suturing, suture removal, issuance of health certificates, prescription of medications and laboratory tests (hematological and imaging), as well as driving license renewals are performed. Home visits are also available for patients in need. Alongside Clinical Medicine, Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi has specialized in the field of Aesthetic/Cosmetic Medicine, offering modern, non-invasive treatments such as Botox, Mesotherapy, Dermapen, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Chemical Peels, and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers, aiming at natural rejuvenation and improvement of skin appearance. With scientific proficiency, responsibility, and a patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive medical care tailored to each patient’s needs, combining prevention, treatment, and aesthetic care with a focus on health and quality of life.

Rekatsina Panagiota - Danai MD, MSc, PhD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Galatsi, certified by EOPYY. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital "Korgaleneio - Benakeio - Red Cross." Additionally, she obtained specialization in Infectious Diseases after two years of training and successful examinations. Concurrently, she holds a Master's degree from the National School of Public Health and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has extensive research and publication experience and continuously updates herself on the latest scientific developments.

Klonizakis Markos is a psychiatrist-psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his psychiatry specialty at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Mental Health Center of Nea Filadelfeia - Agioi Anargyroi, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," and the 18 ANO Addiction Program. Additionally, he received training in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy from the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens and the Athens Center for Human Studies. Alongside his private practice, he serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center for People with Disabilities in Salamina. He manages cases of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, character difficulties, interpersonal and couple relationships, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. His therapeutic approach includes psychopharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Finally, Dr. Klonizakis is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Psychiatric Society, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Thinking and Family Psychotherapy.

Kolyvas Georgios is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Sepolia. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace and has participated in postgraduate seminars on hypertension studies. The doctor has extensive experience in managing hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and lipid disorders. He currently serves as an Associate Physician at the Hypertension Center of the 4th Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and is a Consultant Pathologist at Metropolitan Hospital. In his private practice, he treats conditions across the full spectrum of pathology and provides specialized services tailored to the needs of his patients.

Thilyzas Ksenofon is a General Practitioner - Family Physician with a private practice in Athens and extensive experience in Primary Health Care. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta and has completed his specialization in General Medicine at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," where he received extensive training in managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.

At the hospital, he gained significant clinical experience through active participation in:

• the Emergency Department 

• Triage

• multiple clinics such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Cardiology

• the Dialysis Unit

• the vaccination center and outpatient clinics

• management of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic period

In his private practice, he provides comprehensive General Medicine services, addressing conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, respiratory and metabolic disorders, as well as the investigation and management of acute cases. He also offers preventive screening, vaccinations, prescription services, medical certificates, and health certifications. He seeks continuous professional development aiming to provide high-quality, modern, and personalized medical care, having attended numerous conferences and seminars in fields including Metabolism, Endocrinology, Diabetology, Hematology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Rheumatology, and Primary Health Care.

Rapti Eirini is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in internal medicine diseases as well as liver and biliary tract diseases. She has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Pathology and Hepatology at the Errikos Dunant Hospital Center and as an Attending Physician in the 3rd Pathological Clinic and Hepatology Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences to stay informed on the continuous advancements in the field and has many academic publications. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.

Louridas Athanasios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialization in psychiatry at various hospitals in Attica, such as Spiliopouleio Hospital, the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens, and the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He accumulates years of experience both from his professional career and his academic background and training. His aim is to assist in the treatment of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic disorders, psychoses, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, bulimia, anorexia, among others. The treatment model used in his practice is a combination of pharmacotherapy, as the main axis in addressing psychopathology, supported by supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation for both the patient and their family. Finally, the doctor focuses more on the current symptoms of the patient rather than unconscious processes and does not aim for major changes in personality.

Karaxalios Theodoros is a Pathologist and maintains his private practice in Galatsi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina and has served as a registrar for three years at the "HYGEIA" Hospital and as Director for ten years of the Pathology Department at the "Cityclinic" Clinic.

He is a member of the Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Tzima Athina is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine at the Democritus University of Thrace, with a private practice in Kypseli. She has many years of experience and simultaneously collaborates with major hospitals in Attica, such as "Errikos Dynan," HYGEIA, MITERA, the Medical Center, and the Euroclinic.

Dr. Tsirozoglou Konstantinos - Polyiatreia Vitae, MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and the Scientific Director of the Dermatology Department at Vitae Diagnostic Laboratories OE. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution. He has gained significant professional experience, having worked at major hospitals in Athens such as the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the Nursing Institution of the Army Share Fund (NIMTS), as well as the Galatsi Health Center. The doctor provides a wide range of services related to both clinical and aesthetic cases. Additionally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology.

Siorokos Xristos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and operates a private clinic in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany in 2004. He initially specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at the University Clinic of Witten/Herdecke and subsequently at the Johanna Etienne Hospital in Neuss, Germany, until 2008. He then specialized in Dermatology-Venereology at the Dermatology Clinic of Dortmund and Oberhausen, where he also worked for five years as a Senior Registrar at the Dermatology and Oncology Center of the St. Elisabeth Clinic. Concurrently, he received a subspecialization in Allergology according to the German medical training protocol. During his training, he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and dermatologic surgical management of skin tumors. Additionally, he served as head of the Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology department, practicing all modern treatment methods. Complementarily, he provided teaching to medical students at the Medical School of Witten-Herdecke University in the fields of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, and Aesthetic Dermatology.

He participates in Greek and international conferences to ensure continuous updating and education in all areas of modern Dermatology and regularly attends postgraduate seminars of the German Dermatological Academy in the fields of Clinical Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

Finally, the physician manages cases encompassing the full spectrum of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology for children and adults, with a specialization in scar treatment as well as Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery.

Polikarpos Tsikolis is a psychiatrist maintaining a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has decades of clinical and psychotherapeutic experience, specializing in clinical psychopharmacology. He works as a psychiatrist at the Medical Center for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and is a collaborating physician at the psychiatric hospitals CHP - Havre and Dromokaiteio Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, he regularly attends numerous postgraduate training seminars in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development.