Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeon for Οστεοαρθρίτιδα in Neos Kosmos

Flevarakis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains private practices in Voula, Cholargos within Metropolitan General, and in Neos Kosmos within Athenian Lab & Medicine. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, where he was admitted following nationwide examinations. His initial exposure to Orthopedic specialization was at the Orthopedic Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens (2006-2008). From 2008 to 2011, he served in the Orthopedic Oncology Department of the Anticancer-Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas". In 2011, he continued his specialization in the Shoulder Surgery Department of the General Hospital Asklipieio Voula. In 2014, after completing his specialization, he obtained the title of Orthopedic Surgeon following examinations. From 2014 to 2016, he held a salaried position (Clinical Shoulder and Elbow Fellow) in the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Department of the University Hospital of Liverpool, one of the largest referral centers in the United Kingdom. Since returning to Greece in 2016, he maintains his private practice in Voula and also works at the private hospital Metropolitan General as a consultant in the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic - Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Veves Aristeidis - Ilias is an Orthopedic Surgeon. He holds a degree from the Charles University Medical School in Prague. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery in Sweden, with a focus on shoulder and knee arthroscopy, microsurgery of the hand and foot, and reconstructive hip surgery. He currently collaborates with hospitals in Sweden. He has a private practice and serves as an Orthopedic Surgeon at Athinaiki Clinic Hospital and the Therapis Private Hospital in Pagrati. He is a member of medical associations in Greece and Sweden, and as part of his lifelong education, he has attended numerous seminars both in Greece and internationally. He employs a contemporary diagnostic approach assisted by musculoskeletal ultrasound. "The goal is always to place the patient at the center; understanding and explaining the problem is paramount before concluding on the therapeutic approach."

Karapatakis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while concurrently serving as Deputy Director at Metropolitan General. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. Additionally, he specialized at the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, the Microsurgery and Upper Limb Surgery Clinic, and the Sports Injuries Clinic of the Attikon General Hospital of Athens "KAT." He has also received training in fracture management from the AO Foundation. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is Deputy Director of the IB' Orthopedic Clinic and Shoulder and Sports Injuries at Metropolitan General and a Collaborator of the Athenian Clinic "Mediclinic." Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Panhellenic Medical Association, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, while continuously attending seminars on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery and participating in conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Alifierakis Giannis is a Specialist Rheumatologist and maintains two clinics, one in Nea Smyrni (within the Top Meds multi-clinic) and one in Daphne (within the Alpha Prolipsis multi-clinic). He completed his medical studies at the "La Sapienza" University Medical School in Rome. He has experience as a trainee in rheumatology clinics in Germany, at the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet in Herne, a teaching center of Bochum University, as well as at the rheumatology clinic of Immanuel Krankenhaus, a teaching center of the Charité Medical School in Berlin. The final part of his training took place at the rheumatology clinic of the Athens hospital "Georgios Gennimatas," and in 2024 he obtained his specialty title. Previously, he served as a trainee in internal medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Chania "Agios Georgios." He is currently attending the postgraduate program "Leadership, Innovation and Value Policies in Health" at the University of West Attica.

Karapatakis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while also serving as Deputy Director at Metropolitan General. He completed his studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a BLS (Basic Life Support) diploma. Additionally, he specialized in the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, the Microsurgery and Upper Limb Surgery Clinic, and the Sports Injuries Clinic at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT," and has received training in fracture management from the AO Foundation. Currently, aside from his private practice, he is the Deputy Director of the IB' Orthopedic Clinic and Shoulder and Sports Injuries Department at Metropolitan General and a Collaborator at the Athens Clinic "Mediclinic." Furthermore, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Panhellenic Medical Association, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, while also attending seminars focused on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery and participating in conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Elena Thomaidi is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Sweden, where she served as a Registrar in the rheumatology clinic of the Karolinska University Hospital. She possesses significant clinical experience and is a collaborator at "Hygeia" Hospital.

Rebalance - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Koukaki is a fully equipped facility offering a friendly and comfortable environment where physiotherapeutic treatment and a supportive approach are provided for all types of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Through a holistic approach and individualized programs tailored to each patient’s needs, the Center's supervisors, in excellent collaboration with their specialized partners, ensure the fastest and most complete rehabilitation. Their continuous updating on innovative therapies in conjunction with contemporary scientific research is a key component of their success and a prerequisite for guaranteeing the provision of excellent services. The Center offers, in addition to Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Massage, Cross Functional Training, Yoga and Pilates classes in small groups of 3-6 people, as well as Nutritional and Dietary counseling.

The Koukaki Physiotherapy Center has been operating for nearly 40 years, continuously renewing itself while maintaining the same principles. Naturally, there is extensive experience spanning two generations of physiotherapists, which stems both from the large number of patients and the harmonious blend of experience with contemporary knowledge. The facility employs 3 physiotherapists and specialized staff, whose primary concern is the treatment and care of patients in a pleasant environment.

Sakellariou Vasileios MD, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice, Athens Orthopedic Experts, in Nea Smyrni and Marousi. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA. He also holds a Medical Degree and a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has specialized in minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries, as well as robot-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty in the USA. He possesses extensive professional experience in the treatment of sports injuries, adult reconstructive surgery, and major joint surgery from Orthopedic Clinics in both the United States and Greece. In addition to his private practice, he is the Director of the Robotic Orthopedic Fast-Track Rehabilitation Clinic and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center, while holding the academic position of University Fellow at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens with a specialization in Hip and Knee Surgery.

Maxairas Stylianos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Pangrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received his specialty training at the University Orthopedic Clinic of Athens. He specialized in sports medicine, traumatology, and total knee and hip arthroplasty at recognized centers in Greece (KAT Hospital), Europe (University Orthopedic Clinic in Homburg Saar, Germany), and the USA (Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois and Cornell University Hospital for Special Surgery, New York). He worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon in the sports injuries department of the General Hospital of Attica KAT for over 8 years and has served as a team physician for football, volleyball, and basketball teams. Additionally, he served as Director of the Sports Injuries Department at Metropolitan Hospital and the Euromedica Group, as well as Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Neon Athinaion. Currently, he is a member of the Headquarters of the Olympic Medical Committee and the World Stem Cell Organization. Finally, with 20 years of experience, he has performed a large number of arthroscopies on the knee, hip, elbows, shoulders, and ankle.

Maxairas Stylianos MD, MSc is a Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Pangrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his specialty from the University Orthopedic Clinic of Athens. He specialized in sports medicine, trauma surgery, and total knee and hip arthroplasty at recognized centers in Greece (KAT Hospital), Europe (University Orthopedic Clinic in Homburg Saar, Germany), and the USA (Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, and Cornell University Hospital for Special Surgery, New York). He worked as an orthopedic surgeon in the sports injuries department of the General Attica Hospital KAT for more than 8 years, and to date has served as a team physician for football, volleyball, and basketball teams. Additionally, he served as Director of the Sports Injuries Department at Metropolitan Hospital and the Euromedica Group, as well as Director of the Orthopedic Clinic of Neon Athinaion. He is currently a member of the Headquarters of the Olympic Medical Committee and the World Stem Cell Organization. Finally, with 20 years of experience, he has performed a large number of arthroscopic procedures on the knee, hip, elbows, shoulders, and ankle.

Papadakis Mixalis is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Koukaki. He graduated from the Medical School of Pilsen, Charles University of Prague, and specialized in Orthopedics at the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his doctoral thesis at the Medical School of the University of Crete and is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound by the European League Against Rheumatism. He serves as a physician for the Gymnastic Club Apollon Smyrnis and the Sporting Athletic Club and has worked as an academic visitor in the Spine Department at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Furthermore, he has participated in 51 international and Greek conferences, seminars, and workshops, delivering 48 oral presentations and 11 posters, and has published 13 foreign language and 4 Greek articles in reputable scientific journals.

Armakolas Nikolaos MD, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a Master’s Degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the same University. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, at the "Hygeia" Clinic in Marousi, and at the private clinic "Leto" in Kalamata, while also collaborating with major clinics such as the Iatriko and Mediterraneo Hospital. At his practice, he provides comprehensive information and appropriate treatment tailored to each patient’s needs, following the most modern techniques. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Medical Association of the United Kingdom, and the Medical Association of Sweden.

Nikolopoulos Aleksandros MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist - Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Daphne. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly. He specialized at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Karditsa and subsequently moved to Germany, where he continued his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at one of the largest orthopedic clinics in the country, St. Anna Hospital, Herne. For two football seasons, he served as the Sports Medicine Physician for the youth football academies of Schalke 04 e.V., accompanying the teams to home and away matches, gaining significant experience in the management of sports injuries. He worked at the distinguished University Hospital of Bochum, St Josef Hospital - Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr Universität Bochum, where he obtained the Medical Specialty title in Orthopedics and Traumatology and continued his career there as a Consultant. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous international scientific conferences and seminars, including key topics such as: ultrasonographic neonatal diagnostics according to Graf for early detection of hip dysplasia, specialized traumatology under the auspices of AO Trauma, endoscopic spinal surgery, emergency pre-hospital medicine (Notarzt), pediatric orthopedics, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, microsurgery and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, reconstructive knee and hip surgery, among others. Overall, he has acquired substantial experience across the full spectrum of orthopedics and traumatology as well as significant surgical expertise, performing numerous complex surgical procedures in both adults and children. Finally, the physician is a member of the International Traumatology Society AO Trauma (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Ksomeritaki Eleni is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Crete in Heraklion. She served her mandatory Rural Service at the Vamou Health Center in Chania. In 1998, she obtained her specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. She specialized in Orthopedics at the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula and at KAT Hospital in specialized departments of hand surgery, microsurgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the organization and management of health services. She has completed three years of training in medical acupuncture (2 years at the Northern Greece Institute of Acupuncture and 1 year at the Medical Acupuncture Training Center) and holds certification according to the standards of ICMART - International Council of Medical Acupuncture Related Techniques. Furthermore, she has been trained in homeopathy. Alongside Orthopedics, she has been practicing acupuncture since 2010, primarily addressing musculoskeletal pain by administering homeopathic medicines in combination.