Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Nasal Endoscopy in Attica

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Ο Κάτσης Άρντι είναι Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος (ΩΡΛ) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Πετράλωνα. Έχει αποκτήσει ειδικότητα το 2009 και διαθέτει σημαντική κλινική και χειρουργική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων κεφαλής και τραχήλου σε παιδιά και ενήλικες. Διετέλεσε Επιμελητής Β’ ΩΡΛ για δύο έτη στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ιωαννίνων «Χατζηκώστα», όπου απέκτησε πολύτιμη εμπειρία στη διαχείριση νοσηλευόμενων και επειγόντων περιστατικών. Στη συνέχεια, ανέπτυξε δραστηριότητα στον ιδιωτικό τομέα, διατηρώντας ιδιωτικό ιατρείο και παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένες διαγνωστικές και θεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα του ασθενούς. Είναι συνεργάτης του Metropolitan Hospital, συμμετέχοντας ενεργά σε χειρουργικά περιστατικά και στην αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων ΩΡΛ παθήσεων. Διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση ροχαλητού και υπνικής άπνοιας, ρινικής απόφραξης, ιλίγγου και διαταραχών φωνής, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες ενδοσκοπικές και ακοολογικές μεθόδους.

Koutsourelakis Ioannis MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon (ENT) who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a Doctorate with a dissertation titled "Nasal obstruction and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome" and a Master's degree in "Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, telesurgery" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also completed his medical degree. He has specialized in the treatment of snoring and apnea in the Netherlands and the United States (Johns Hopkins Medical University, Weill Cornell Medical University). He is the first ENT in Greece to implement Inspire therapy through hypoglossal nerve stimulation for the treatment of sleep apnea. Additionally, he has a significant body of published work and numerous scientific publications on rhinology, rhinoplasty, snoring, and sleep apnea. Finally, the physician has received distinctions for his research contributions and postdoctoral research.

Potamitis Giorgos is an otorhinolaryngologist surgeon with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a degree in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, a complex condition that requires specialized investigation, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic management. He uses the ENT method snore - check for digital analysis of breathing during sleep in combination with nighttime oximetry, as well as multi-parameter home sleep studies, for the diagnosis of snoring disorders and sleep apnea in patients of all ages, including toddlers and children.

He is the first certified and specialized ENT in Greece to use the bloodless, non-invasive NightLase method for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. At his private clinic in Agioi Anargyroi, he provides high-level services for the diagnosis and management of all ENT disorders in adults and children, such as comprehensive audiological evaluation, tympanometry, and endoscopic examination, allergy testing, and nasal turbinate reduction using radiofrequency.

Kelidou Paraskeui is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus. Additionally, she completed one year of her training at Penteli General Children's Hospital, gaining significant experience in pediatric otolaryngology.

She has served as the Scientific Director of the ENT Clinic at Affidea Kallithea and is a collaborating surgeon at ORL Athens Clinic and Metropolitan Hospital.

Dr. Pantzopoulou Eleni is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Spata. She is specialized in Laryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Allergology, as well as Interventional Otolaryngology. Additionally, Dr. Pantzopoulou has extensive experience in conditions such as acoustic trauma, noise-induced hearing loss, rhinitis, and specialized procedures including tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Kalafatis Matthaios Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who operates his private practice in Metamorfosi. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens and obtained specialties in General Surgery as well as Otolaryngology at Evangelismos Hospital, where he specialized in a broader field of rhinoplasty. His experience was gained through the management of 3,000 cases. The physician participates annually in international and European conferences of the EAFPS and in corresponding surgical courses concerning specialized techniques. In his private practice, he treats a wide range of cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, while placing great importance on the doctor-patient relationship and communication.

Giopanou Maria is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She completed postgraduate studies at the Medical Department of the University of Athens in the field of "Global Health and Disaster Management." Additionally, she specialized in General Surgery at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Preveza and received training in the Cardiology, Surgical, and Internal Medicine Clinics of the General Hospital of Agrinio. She pursued further training in Endoscopic Surgery and Paranasal Sinuses and in Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery of the facial sinuses. She is an external collaborator at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center," "IASO Children’s Hospital," and the "Athens Clinic," and has served as the principal investigator of the SHIFT clinical study for the company Medical Trials Analysis. Lastly, Dr. Giopanou actively participates in and attends numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of her continuous professional development, and she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Vasileios Miliakis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. Simultaneously, he serves as a Consultant Otolaryngologist at the 2nd ENT Clinic of Metropolitan General. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," covering the entire spectrum of his specialty. Additionally, he received training in General and Plastic Surgery, as well as Neurosurgery. After completing his specialization, he remained as an Otolaryngologist at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and was subsequently appointed as a Deputy Consultant B' at the Health Center of Aigaleo. Finally, the doctor is specialized in Laryngology, Rhinology and Rhinologic Surgery, as well as Otology - Audiology.

Dr. Margaritis Eleutherios MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Haidari. He completed his doctoral dissertation at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in rhinology - nasal surgery in Amsterdam. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Services Organization and Management" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Additionally, he has significant experience in allergic rhinitis, nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, and pediatric ENT conditions, having obtained his specialty training at the ENT clinics of the Academic Medical Center of Amsterdam, the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," and the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals in Greece and abroad, including the 1st ENT Clinic of the University of Athens and the Academic Medical Center (AMC) in the Netherlands. Currently, he offers the full range of otolaryngological services at his clinic as well as home visits in collaboration with the 1st ENT Clinic of the University of Athens and specialized private healthcare facilities. He has published articles and presentations in Greek and international journals and has participated in the authorship of scientific books. Finally, Dr. Margaritis Eleutherios is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and the Hellenic Rhinology Society.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Mouratidou Elvira is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck conditions, providing comprehensive otolaryngological care to adults and children. She has a particular interest in aesthetic and functional surgery of the head and neck region, applying modern and evidence-based medical practices. Each patient is treated with a personalized therapeutic plan aimed at effective restoration of health and improvement of daily functionality. Her practice emphasizes high-quality medical services, continuous scientific advancement, and a trusting relationship with the patient, within a modern and friendly medical environment.

Avouris Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus and concurrently serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a candidate for a Doctorate in Medicine. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital "Elpis" and has undertaken training in Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." He has served as a scientific collaborator and head in the ENT Clinics of the "Piraeus Therapeutic Center" and the Model Nursing Center of Piraeus "Agios Nikolaos." The physician provides high-level medical services across the full spectrum of his specialty, with particular expertise in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, as well as pediatric otolaryngological surgery. He actively participates in educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to ensure continuous postgraduate training and specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncture Physicians of Greece.

Potamianos Spyros is an Otolaryngologist and operates a private practice in the Gyzi area. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio" and the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." His training includes advanced education in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology both at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic and through the Global Online Fellowship program of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. Concurrently, he serves as a Senior Registrar (Epimeletis A’) in the National Health System (NHS) at the 3rd Otolaryngology Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital, and has previously served as an Assistant Registrar (Epikourikos Epimeletis B’) at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic of "Hippokratio" Hospital and in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He has actively participated in numerous clinical and research projects, with publications in prestigious international scientific journals such as The Lancet, Anaesthesia, BMJ Case Reports, and Cells. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Head and Neck Cancer Society, the Panhellenic Society of Head and Neck Otolaryngologic Surgery, the Rhinologic Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the Otolaryngology Society of Athens, where he has been serving as Treasurer since 2022.

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Trigonis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Kallithea area. The physician has specialized in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery as well as Otolaryngology at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio" and the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, while simultaneously specializing in Plastic Surgery at the Piraeus Special Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of conditions encompassing the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in both children and adults, and is proficient in the use of the most modern diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough patient examinations. He also possesses substantial surgical expertise in both functional and aesthetic head and neck procedures. Finally, the physician actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad to maintain continuous professional development in his field.

Komis Agis PhD, FEBORL - HNS is an Otorhinolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, Deputy Director of ENT at Metropolitan General and maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation focused on the contribution of otoacoustic emissions to the study of patients with tinnitus. He graduated from the same university and completed his specialty in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University ENT Clinic of the "Attikon" University Hospital. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that following Pan-European examinations, he was admitted to the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, attaining the title Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (FEBORL-HNS). His continuing education also includes advanced training at the University ENT Clinic of Geneva and participation in numerous surgical courses abroad. The physician’s extensive experience includes long-standing collaboration with Metropolitan General, where he serves as Deputy Director, as well as work with other leading private clinics. Additionally, for the past several years he has served as a lecturer in the postgraduate programs of the Universities of Patras and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on nasal, skull base, and facial region disorders. He has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker and has published scientific articles in both Greek and international journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Hellenic Rhinologic Society.

Zisis Athanasios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Kallithea. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a collaborator of ORL ATHENS CLINIC. He has also served as a scientific associate at the Voice Clinic of the 1st ENT Department of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." With specialization in phoniatrics, Dr. Zisis Athanasios is an expert in managing voice disorders in professional voice users (singers, actors). He can provide valuable advice and recommend specific exercises aimed at achieving particular vocal goals, while also having the capability to perform endoscopic evaluations as needed to monitor improvements in vocal health or regression of the respective pathology. Additionally, he performs a range of surgeries, including phonosurgery, nasal, neck, and ear surgeries. He has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the full spectrum of otolaryngology, such as endoscopic nasal examinations and audiological assessments, vertigo investigation, diagnosis of laryngeal diseases, and ENT conditions in children aged 5 years and older.