Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeons for Osteoporosis in Pallini

Kaldis Panagiotis is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Upper Limb Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Alongside his private practice in Pallini, he works as Deputy Director in the B' Department of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery at Hygeia Hospital, where he manages complex hand and shoulder injuries. He is a member of prominent medical associations, including the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Surgery, Orthopedics, and Traumatology (HECOS), the Hellenic Society of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery (HEHUS), the Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (SRM), and the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS).

In his private practice, he treats conditions across the full spectrum of orthopedics and provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Xaralampidis Eustathios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Pallini and Nemea. He graduated from the Medical School of the "OVIDIUS" University and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and other major hospitals in Athens and Piraeus. Additionally, he is specialized in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, as well as Orthopedic Oncology. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in conditions such as sports injuries and fractures, having served as a Consultant in the Sports Injuries Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada, as well as a physician for the football teams PAE Panathinaikos and O.F. Cholargos. To date, he serves as a Consultant in the Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. Finally, Dr. Xaralampidis has participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars both in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, the Hellenic Arthroscopic Society, and Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Hellas.

Stathellis Apostolos MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle, as well as sports injuries. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the University of Ulm in Germany. Following an 8-year training period in Germany (2009 - 2016) at one of the leading arthroscopic surgery centers (Sportklinik - Stuttgart), he now maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Marousi and concurrently serves as an Attending Physician at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at Hygeia Hospital. In 2016, he obtained the sports medicine specialization title in Germany, as well as certification in arthroscopic surgery. Additionally, he is trained and certified in musculoskeletal ultrasonography.

Prokopiou Maria is an Endocrinologist with private practices in Mavili Square and Gerakas. She holds a postgraduate diploma in healthcare management from the Hellenic Open University and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Hospital "Laiko." Additionally, she has attended Medical Acupuncture seminars at the AcuScience International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center. She possesses valuable professional and clinical experience in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic management of endocrine gland disorders, specifically affecting the thyroid, parathyroids, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus, as well as diabetes mellitus and obesity. She also manages cases such as metabolic bone diseases - osteoporosis, female and male endocrinology, and hypertension. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, and the European Society of Endocrinology.

Kalliampakos Dimitris is a Military Doctor – Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Simultaneously, he serves as the Deputy Director at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of "HYGEIA" (building 2). He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Subsequently, he served for several years as an attending physician at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 Military Hospital of Athens while also working for 8 years at the emergency outpatient medical company "SOS IATROI." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and is a regular member of the Hellenic Diabetology Society. He has extensive experience in managing infections, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, rheumatic diseases, chronic systemic diseases, geriatric patients, as well as home-based emergency outpatient care. Finally, preventive medicine is thoroughly practiced in the private clinic, where rapid tests, electronic prescription, electrocardiogram, and spirometry are performed.

Dr. Kyrilis Xristos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine Surgeon specializing in spinal surgery, as well as endoscopic spinal surgery, and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and, after completing his studies and fulfilling his military obligations, he began the general part of his specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Agrinio. Since 2014, he worked as an Orthopedics and Traumatology resident at the Attica General Hospital KAT, in the 1st Orthopedic Clinic, until September 2019. During this period, he participated in numerous surgical procedures and contributed to the operation of all departments of the Clinic. Additionally, he was seconded to the Scoliosis and Spine Department of the General Hospital KAT, where he participated in the diagnosis and management of complex cases, covering the entire spectrum of spinal pathology. During his specialty training, he attended numerous educational conferences and seminars, enhancing his knowledge and experience. Continuing his education, he completed his postgraduate studies program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injuries." Today, he works as a Scientific Associate at YGEIA Hospital and as a Consultant in the Spine, Scoliosis, and Oncology Department of Metropolitan General Hospital. With his experience and expertise, he is committed to providing high-quality medical care, focusing on pain relief and the restoration of mobility for his patients.

Lallos Stergios MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Agia Paraskevi and also sees patients at the Metropolitan General. He holds a master's degree (MSc) in Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis and a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in Orthopedics and holds ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification as well as a Basic Life Support diploma. Additionally, he is specialized in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, traumatology, sports injuries, and major joint surgery, areas he focused on after completing his specialty and subsequently upon selection by the Medical School of Athens, where he served as a University Fellow of the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens. He then moved to Switzerland, where he worked as a Consultant in the Orthopedic Clinic of Salem Spital in Bern, covering the full spectrum of joint pathology and surgery. It is noteworthy that during his career, he served as a Scientific Associate at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and the Medical Diavalkaniko Center. Finally, Dr. Lallos is a member of numerous professional associations and has extensive participation in conferences, seminars, presentations, and publications.

Mpenakis Leonardos is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, where he was admitted through national university entrance examinations. He received a Scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (E.E.CH.O.T.) for the first Forte Summer School in 2016. Additionally, he was awarded a scholarship from the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society (E.A.E.) for the Travelling Fellowship in 2017. He has participated in numerous international conferences, specialized seminars on new techniques, and educational courses. He has also served as Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Euroclinic Athens and was among the first Orthopedic Surgeons in Greece trained in total hip arthroplasty using the minimally invasive SuperPath approach during its introduction in 2016. He undertakes arthroscopic repair of sports injuries in cases unresponsive to conservative treatment. The clinic offers the possibility of biological therapies with platelet-rich plasma.

Afentoulidi Katerina is an Endocrinologist who maintains a private practice in the areas of Zografou and Gerakas. Upon completing her basic medical studies, she underwent a three-month medical training program in the Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Surgical Departments at the General Hospital of Chios "Skylitseio." Subsequently, she fulfilled her mandatory rural service at the Multifunctional Regional Clinic of Volissos, Chios. She specialized in Endocrinology and later in Diabetes Mellitus at the General Hospital "Hippocrates" in Athens. Additionally, she has been trained in endocrine aspects of pregnancy at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelou." She possesses extensive experience and training, specializing in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as osteoporosis.

Anoua Nikolaos is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist with a private practice in Vrilissia. He has extensive clinical and surgical experience with adults as well as a particular focus on Pediatric Orthopedics. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and obtained his specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in 2019. He has served at leading hospitals in the country, such as the General Hospital of Athens "KAT", Metropolitan Hospital, IASO Children’s Hospital, Athens Medical Center, and OSTEON Orthopedic & Spine Clinic, covering a wide range of cases in both children and adults. His expertise also includes additional experience in Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". He is a member of important scientific associations, including the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council (UK), the Hellenic Society of Surgery and Orthopedic Traumatology (EEXOT), and the Hellenic Society of Out-of-Hospital Emergency Medicine (EEEE). His goal is to provide personalized and scientifically substantiated care, emphasizing patient safety, functionality, and improvement of quality of life.

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.

Dr. Kaza Maria, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Endocrinologist – Diabetologist | Metabolism Specialist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She is a contracted Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a distinguished PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a doctoral thesis entitled "Effect of physical activity on the physical and mental well-being of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus". She completed with Distinction her postgraduate studies in Endocrinology and Diabetes (MSc in Endocrinology and Diabetes) at the Medical School of Queen Mary University of London (Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK) and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. She has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrinological disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, obesity, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis and endocrine disorders of pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, and endocrine hypertension. Her research and academic activities further include publications in international medical journals, participation in Greek and international conferences, as well as teaching experience in the Departments of Dietetics and Sport Science at Metropolitan and Mediterranean College. She is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society, the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK, and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, she holds certificates in English and French languages. 

Samdanis Vasileios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Agia Paraskevi and Koropi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in upper limb surgery (shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand) at one of the largest purely orthopedic centers in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he is an attending physician at the 5th Orthopedic Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree in metabolic bone diseases - osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Orthopedic Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has an extensive research portfolio, with numerous lectures and presentations at Greek and international medical conferences, as well as publications in scientific journals. Furthermore, he has a rich teaching record spanning several years in the postgraduate program "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of Athens. Finally, he is a member of Greek and international medical associations and scientific societies.

Anastasopoulos Panagiotis is an Orthopedic Surgeon, maintaining a private practice in Chalandri. He has extensive experience in issues concerning injuries, arthroscopies, arthroplasties, and the musculoskeletal system in general.

Ο Ψαράκης Σπυρίδων είναι Ιατρός, απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, με άδεια άσκησης ιατρικού επαγγέλματος και ολοκληρωμένη υπηρεσία υπαίθρου, κάτοχος τίτλου ειδικότητας Ορθοπαιδικής Τραυματολογίας. Έχει εκπληρώσει τις στρατιωτικές του υποχρεώσεις και υπηρετεί ως έφεδρος αξιωματικός Υγειονομικού. Διαθέτει άριστη γνώση ελληνικής και ξένων γλωσσών (αγγλική, γαλλική, ισπανική). Είναι ενεργό μέλος πλήθους ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών ορθοπαιδικής, με συμμετοχή σε διοικητικά συμβούλια και εξειδικευμένα επιστημονικά τμήματα. Η κλινική και ερευνητική του δραστηριότητα επικεντρώνεται κυρίως στα οστεοπορωτικά κατάγματα, τη χειρουργική του ισχίου και την τραυματολογία, με εκτέλεση μεγάλου αριθμού μεσαίων και μεγάλων χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων και πλήρη συμμετοχή σε όλες τις λειτουργίες οργανωμένων ορθοπαιδικών τμημάτων. Έχει μακρόχρονη νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία, από θέσεις αγροτικού ιατρού και ειδικευόμενου έως Επιμελητή Β΄, Επιμελητή Α΄ και Διευθυντή Ορθοπαιδικής Κλινικής μεγάλου γενικού νοσοκομείου. Διαθέτει πλούσιο συγγραφικό έργο με μονογραφίες, συμμετοχές σε επιστημονικά βιβλία, δεκάδες δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά, καθώς και εκτεταμένο αριθμό ανακοινώσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Παράλληλα, έχει έντονο εκπαιδευτικό έργο σε προπτυχιακό, μεταπτυχιακό και μετεκπαιδευτικό επίπεδο, με συμμετοχή στη διδασκαλία φοιτητών, επαγγελματιών υγείας και σε εξειδικευμένα workshops ορθοπαιδικής και τραυματολογίας. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε πολυάριθμα ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, σεμινάρια και μετεκπαιδεύσεις, καθώς και σε ερευνητικά και κλινικά fellowships στο εξωτερικό. Παρουσιάζει έντονη κοινωνική και εθελοντική δράση, με προσφορά στην πολιτική προστασία, την πυροσβεστική, την αιμοδοσία, την αναδάσωση και επιχειρήσεις έρευνας και διάσωσης, ενώ συμμετέχει ενεργά σε δραστηριότητες εκτός ιατρικής που προάγουν το κοινωνικό σύνολο.

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.

Dr. Georgakopoulos Xristos is a rheumatologist specializing in the management of rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on arthritis, inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, mechanical musculoskeletal pain, and osteoporosis.

His training at the Rheumatology Clinic of GNA KAT and collaboration with specialized centers and multidisciplinary teams have shaped an approach that combines clinical experience with personalized and evidence-based care. He is certified by EULAR in the use and teaching of musculoskeletal ultrasound and has completed further training at the IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant’Ambrogio in Milan through a scholarship from the Hellenic Rheumatology Society.

Additionally, he actively participates in scientific groups and associations in the field of rheumatology and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Ioannis Masiotis is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Agia Paraskevi and Cholargos. He holds a doctoral dissertation on the "Effect of anticoagulant factors on fracture healing," conducted in collaboration with the 4th University Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT at the National Technical University of Athens. He has undergone advanced training in metabolic bone diseases and minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty techniques. Utilizing modern surgical methods (Minimally Invasive Surgery), he ensures minimal pain and rapid recovery in the management of sports injuries (meniscal tears, cruciate ligament tears, chondral lesions – cartilage transplantation, chondropathy, tendon ruptures, shoulder dislocation), knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip arthroscopies, knee and hip arthroplasty (Path and SuperPath techniques), fractures, hand disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, trigger finger, tendinitis, etc.), foot conditions, and osteoporosis. Furthermore, Dr. Masiotis has authored numerous pioneering studies and publications presented at national and international conferences and is a member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.