Doctors for Osteoporosis in Gerakas

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. 

Gatos Giorgos, MD, MSc, is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with expertise in Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder and Knee Surgery, Sports Injuries, Reconstructive Surgery, and modern combined Biological therapies. He maintains a private practice in Gerakas and simultaneously serves as Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at Hygeia-Mitera Hospital, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the Psychiko Medical Center. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on Metabolic Bone Diseases.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Dermitzakis Stylianos is a Pathologist, founder and owner of the Premedicare Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Unit Management" from the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University of Patras. Within his specialty training, he served at the 1st IKA Hospital "Papadimitriou," the Regional General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio," as well as at the Military Fund Nursing Institution NIMTS. Additionally, he served as Head of Pathology at the Athens Bioclinic and concurrently was Director of Medical Services at Cross Border, providing medical coverage to medical tourism patients.

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.

Dimitriou I. Euaggelos MD, MSc is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology and sub-specialized in Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Upper Limb Surgery, Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Osteoporosis treatment. He has extensive experience working at the Attica General Hospital KAT and internationally. He maintains a private practice in Melissia and performs surgeries at major private clinics in Athens.

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.

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.

Dr. Kostakos Thomas, MD, PhD, FRCS (Tr&Orth) is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Physician and maintains his private practice in Chalandri. He specializes in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (robotic and conventional). He is a graduate of the Medical School of Charles University in Prague. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology in the United Kingdom. He worked and specialized in Robotic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre of University College London Hospital. Non-surgical options are thoroughly explored and managed in close collaboration with physiotherapists, radiologists, and physicians of other specialties, always personalized and according to the patient's needs. When surgical intervention is required, Mr. Kostakos provides an extremely individualized approach in every case, ensuring that the patient remains consistently at the center of decision-making. Mr. Kostakos employs the most modern techniques for bone stock preservation and minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Dimitris Xardaloumpas is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Nea Makri, Attica, and Spata. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his doctoral dissertation at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on "Surgical Infections." He trained at the KAT General Hospital of Attica, where he specialized in fractures, total knee and hip arthroplasties, knee arthroscopies, and hand conditions within the Microsurgery Department, as well as Pediatric Orthopedics. He also pursued further training at Southampton General Hospital in England. He has worked as an Assistant Consultant B at the General Hospital of Serres, where he performed over 700 surgical procedures, and simultaneously served as the team physician for Panserraikos FC during the 2012-2013 season. Finally, Dr. Xardaloumpas is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.