Health professionals for Οστεοαρθρίτιδα in Chalandri

Stasinopoulou Kelly (Kalliopi) is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Chalandri since March 2023. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Sweden. Specifically, she was a trainee at the Rheumatology Clinic of NU-Sjukvården, Uddevalla Hospital, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where she recently served as a Consultant. She also possesses significant clinical experience.

Elite Physio Rehabilitation Center is located in Chalandri. It is a fully equipped facility for the rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The scientific director of Elite Physio is the Physiotherapist Milidonis Dimitris, a graduate of A.T.E.I. Athens and a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (P.S.F). The team is complemented by Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor Evangelinou Valia, also a graduate of A.T.E.I. Athens, and Physiotherapist and OMT - Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Kangiouzis Vasilis. The specialized physiotherapists at Elite Physio are fully qualified in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. The center applies specialized assessment and the most up-to-date scientific data, providing a high-level, individualized therapeutic approach.

Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Director of the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Clinic. Since 2018, he has held a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized training from Washington University in the United States of America in Arthroscopic and Microsurgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder - Elbow and Hand), Peripheral Nerves - Brachial Plexus as well as Ankle and Foot Surgery. Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis maintains private practices in Chalandri and Acharnes and performs numerous surgical procedures across a broad spectrum of Orthopedic and Traumatology conditions at private hospitals with which he collaborates (Metropolitan General, Therapis General, Athens Bioclinic, Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital). He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Hand Surgery. Furthermore, he continues to publish numerous scientific papers in collaboration with world-renowned orthopedic surgeons in scientific journals based in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Through his ongoing participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and through his personal research on tendon and nerve injuries, he stays continually updated on surgical and conservative-regenerative treatment approaches for conditions such as arthropathies and tendon and nerve injuries.

Dr Loupas Dimitrios is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the University Orthopedic Clinic at KAT Hospital and completed his doctoral dissertation at the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in sports injuries (Sports Injuries Clinic at KAT) and at the Athens Medical Center (under the direction of L. Nikolaou). Additionally, the doctor has worked at the 1st and 3rd IKA Hospitals and has served as Director of the Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". He is involved in general orthopedic surgical conditions, with a specialization in disorders of the hand and knee (including knee arthroscopy) and total knee and hip arthroplasties.

Physioaskisis -Afoi Tsiampa is a physiotherapy center located in Chalandri, led by Thanos Tsiampas, who completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. At the physiotherapy center, each patient can receive information on the appropriate rehabilitation and treatment methods for their condition. The center provides specialized services in sports injuries, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as services for meniscus rehabilitation, mobility restoration due to lymphatic dysfunction, and exercises and techniques to assist patients with chronic respiratory conditions using standard physiotherapy equipment, shockwave therapy, and TEKAR devices. Additionally, it has extensive experience in traumatic brain injuries, as well as orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders.

Goules Dimitris is an Orthopedic Pathologist - Rheumatologist and maintains private practices in Psychiko, Gyzi, Chalandri, and Ampelokipi. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also specialized in Pathology. He completed his doctoral dissertation at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (USA). He began his specialization in Rheumatology in London. There, he had the opportunity to participate in J. Cyriax's team for the consolidation and dissemination of Orthopedic Pathology and to engage in the biomechanical pathophysiology of the spinal column, the scientific foundation of osteopathy (manipulation), and injection therapy of the joints and spine. He served for five years as Director of the Rheumatology Department at NIEE and currently serves as a scientific collaborator at the University of Athens. He founded the "Low Back Pain and Spinal Column Clinic" at the University of Athens, which he transferred to the private sector under the name "Institute of Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, and Spinal Column," where he focuses on the conservative non-surgical treatment of spinal diseases, the publication of related articles, and the organization of seminars. He is among the first scientists to have internationally documented that conservative treatment can reduce or eliminate the size of intervertebral disc herniation and that paretic sciatica caused by discopathy is no longer an absolute indication for surgery, but can be managed equally well or better conservatively.

Our center caters to individuals who, following accidents or illnesses, require physiotherapy services. We undertake all types of postoperative rehabilitation as well as rehabilitation for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, cerebrovascular strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, rheumatologic conditions, lymphedema, sports injuries, post-traumatic pain such as lower back pain – sciatica, cervical syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and hand injuries.

With over 30 years of experience and active presence in the rehabilitation field, the physiotherapy unit of Physiopolis Kentro Fysikotherapeias Xalandri - Maria Saxa is confident in fully meeting the needs and demands of every case.

The services we offer at our facility are provided by highly trained staff who, combined with the capabilities of the space, comply with the highest standards.

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation (Spine & Pelvis, Shoulder, Elbow - Wrist - Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot) - Headache - Sports injuries - Orthotic support / Footprint analysis, Neurological rehabilitation Physiotherapy for children & adults Hydrotherapy / Heated pool Therapeutic exercise - Clinical Pilates (mat/reformer) - Clinical Aqua Pilates Chiropractic - Osteopathy Therapeutic massage Acupuncture / Electroacupuncture Equipment: Diapulse pump, Shockwave (radial ultrasound), RF radiofrequencies (Tecar, Indiba), Magnetic fields / Electromagnetic stimulator (papimi), Lymphatic drainage boots, Supportive technology (Compex, Activ5, Biometrics, HandTutor)

Ntatsis Xaris is a Physiotherapist who operates a physiotherapy clinic in the Chalandri area. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. He has specialized in Manual Therapy (Chiropractic Techniques), Sports Injuries, Acupuncture, Kinesiotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercise at Karolinska University in Sweden. With many years of experience in the field of physiotherapy, his goal is to provide a comprehensive physiotherapeutic approach by applying individualized treatments to all patients. By taking a detailed history and assessing the patient's clinical condition, he develops a rehabilitation program that is entirely tailored to each individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome. He is an external scientific collaborator at OAKA and private clinics and manages the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, while also providing home-based therapies. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists.

Tziafalia Matthoula is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , and in 2022 she obtained her Rheumatology specialty title after successfully completing her training at leading hospitals in the country. She also works as an adjunct Rheumatologist at the Attica General Hospital "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming," alongside her private practice, providing personalized care to her patients. Her professional career includes extended specialization and extensive experience in Rheumatology at the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos," early specialization in Pathology at the Karditsa General Hospital, as well as rural service and work in private healthcare facilities in Karditsa.

Ο Μαλαχιάς Μιχαήλ-Αλέξανδρος είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός-Αθλητίατρος και Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής στην Ιατρική Σχολή EUC Φρανκφούρτης (Γερμανία). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ο ιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην αρθροσκοπική και επανορθωτική (αρθροπλαστικές) χειρουργική του ώμου, του γόνατος και του ισχίου. Επιπλέον, θεωρείται expert στις νέες βιολογικές θεραπείες (PRP) με καθοδήγηση υπερήχου (πρώτο Διδακτορικό στην Ελλάδα πάνω στο εν λόγω πεδίο), αλλά και στη θεραπεία των αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου έχει λάβει την εθνική κλινική υποτροφία «Γεώργιος Νούλης», της Ελληνικής Αρθροσκοπικής Εταιρείας (αντιμετώπιση ρήξης μηνίσκου, ρήξης χιαστού, χόνδρινων βλαβών, αρθροσκόπηση ισχίου σε νέους, αρθροσκόπηση ώμου για ρήξη τενόντων στροφικού πετάλου, εξάρθρημα, κτλ.). Η μετεκπαίδευσή του (complex joint reconstruction fellowship) στο πεδίο της ελάχιστα επεμβατικής ρομποτικής αρθροπλαστικής γόνατος & ισχίου έχει πραγματοποιηθεί στο Hospital for Special Surgery (Νέα Υόρκη), το οποίο αξιολογείται, επί 12 συναπτά έτη, ως το κορυφαίο (Νο1) ορθοπαιδικό νοσοκομείο των ΗΠΑ. Πέραν τούτου, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί, επί σειρά ετών (clinical fellowships), στον τομέα της αρθροσκοπικής χειρουργικής και της αντιμετώπισης αθλητικών κακώσεων, σε διεθνή ακαδημαϊκά κέντρα του υψηλότερου επιπέδου (ESSKA teaching centers), όπως η Clinica Ars Medica (Λουγκάνο, Ελβετία), και η ATOS Klinik (Χαϊδελβέργη, Γερμανία). Ο Επ. Καθηγητής Ορθοπαιδικής, κος Μαλαχιάς, είναι αναγνωρισμένος σε διεθνή συνέδρια για την ακαδημαϊκή κλινική έρευνά του και έχει συμμετάσχει σε άνω των 110 επιστημονικών ερευνών, δημοσιευμένων σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά (του Pubmed). Μετά από πολυετή χειρουργική εξειδίκευση στο εξωτερικό, επιστρέφει στη γενέτειρά του, την Αθήνα, για να ασκήσει την ορθοπαιδική επιστήμη, ως Διευθυντής της Γ’ Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής στο Therapis General Hospital, με βάση τα πλέον σύγχρονα διεθνή πρότυπα και επίκεντρο τον άνθρωπο.

Ailamakis Nikolaos is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Chalandri and holds a position as a consultant at the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and is specialized in Arthroplasty, fracture management, upper and lower limb surgery, Sports Injuries, Shoulder – Hip – Knee pathologies, and Pediatric Orthopedics. He covers the entire spectrum of Orthopedics and Traumatology using the most modern treatment methods, either surgical and/or conservative depending on indications. Additionally, he offers a range of services, including osteoporosis screening, fracture management and follow-up, treatment of spinal and limb disorders, wound suturing and repair, and cast application. Moreover, thanks to his extensive experience, he provides high-level services in total hip and knee arthroplasty using minimally invasive techniques — resulting in shorter hospitalization time, minimal and controlled postoperative pain, and rapid recovery. Finally, he offers medical treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions using specialized biological agents without contraindications or side effects, such as hyaluronic acid and injections of concentrated platelets – growth factors.

Ο Γιαλαμάς Παναγιώτης είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής (BSc) και εκτελεί κατ' οίκον επισκέψεις . Είναι απόφοιτος του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής (ΠΑ.Δ.Α.) και προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες κατ' οίκον φυσικοθεραπείες . Με 10 χρόνια εμπειρίας στην κατ' οίκον αποκατάσταση και παράλληλα 6 χρόνια σε 2 ιδιωτικά φυσικοθεραπευτήρια της Αθήνας, ασχολούμενος με μυοσκελετικά και νευρολογικά περιστατικά , διαθέτει την κλινική γνώση και την πρακτική εμπειρία για να σας καθοδηγήσει αποτελεσματικά . Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση μετεγχειρητικών περιστατικών και αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου η σωστή καθοδήγηση και το κατάλληλο πρωτόκολλο αποκατάστασης παίζουν καθοριστικό ρόλο στο τελικό αποτέλεσμα για την πλήρη και λειτουργική επανένταξη σε καθημερινές είτε αθλητικές δραστηριότητες. Αντιμετωπίζει κάθε περιστατικό με εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας το πρόγραμμα θεραπείας στις ανάγκες και τους στόχους του κάθε ασθενή , δίνοντας έμφαση στην σωστή φυσικοθεραπευτική αξιολόγηση και εκπαίδευση του , ώστε να κατανοεί το πρόβλημά και να συμμετέχει ενεργά στη θεραπεία  ,με συγκεκριμένες ασκήσεις και οδηγίες , με στόχο την πλήρη λειτουργική επανένταξη του, από την ασφάλεια του σπιτιού του. 

Dilaris Emmanouil is a Physiotherapist who operates a private clinic in Nea Ionia. He studied Physiotherapy at the National Academy of Sports Vasil Levski in Sofia. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate seminars in "MANUAL THERAPY" and acupuncture - McKenzie seminars. He possesses significant experience in T.E.N.S, crossed currents, microwave diathermy, diadynamic currents, McKenzie exercises, Manual therapy, and other techniques. Furthermore, he is equipped with a MAGNETIC STIMULATOR, TECAR, and HIGH-POWER LASER, and it is noteworthy that he has worked for several years in private clinics. He undertakes the rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders (stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis) and specializes in Musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Dr. Papas Mixalis is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. He is a graduate and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Patras. Additionally, he has received specialized training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Rio. He has extensive experience in prosthetic surgery (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery (hip, knee, shoulder), management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures with kyphoplasty, percutaneous spinal fusion, and sports injuries.

Dr. Marina Sykara is a Biologist and a Specialist Rheumatologist, holding a PhD from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA).

She began her studies at the Department of Biology, School of Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with an early focus on immunology and autoimmunity. After obtaining her first degree, she continued her studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens while simultaneously conducting and successfully completing her Doctoral Thesis with distinction at the same university, focusing on the study of molecular pathogenic mechanisms in systemic autoimmune diseases. She further pursued her research as a postdoctoral fellow at the Medical School of Athens and subsequently at the internationally renowned Molecular Biology Center of the University of Madrid (Centro de Biologia Molecular, Severo Ochoa).

Her specialization in Rheumatology was completed entirely at the University General Hospital “Laiko,” with active participation in the Centers of Expertise for Rare Systemic Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, where she gained specialized knowledge and extensive clinical experience.

Her scholarly contributions include original publications in reputable international scientific journals and medical texts, and she has been honored with two European awards of excellence for her contributions to basic and clinical research (EULAR, ERE). She actively participates in international rheumatology scientific conferences and clinical studies. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society. Her scientific approach is based on evidence-based medical knowledge, clinical precision, and personalized patient care.

Kyrou Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of the private hospital Iaso in Marousi, while maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. He has previously served as a specialist and resident physician in some of the most prominent public hospitals in the country, including the General Hospital of Attica “Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming,” the University General Hospital "Attikon," the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia (G.O.N.K.), and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou," covering a wide range of pathology and surgical cases. A graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras, he has actively participated in national and international conferences and possesses experience in a variety of interventional techniques and musculoskeletal system disorders. He has also received additional training through seminars in areas such as upper limb surgery, reconstructive surgery, sports injuries, and traumatology. His clinical and scientific focus is on the optimal, evidence-based, and individualized management of orthopedic conditions, emphasizing functional rehabilitation and the minimization of postoperative complications.