Ophthalmologists with experience in Macula lutea

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained the Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, having previously specialized at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team led by the ophthalmology professor at Cornell University in New York, Mr. M. Tragakis, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specialization in Lasers (correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced laser device today and unique in Greece). He also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Diseases, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator of the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the "Ypapanti" Ophthalmology Clinic, the "OMMA" Ophthalmologic Institute, as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers at national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for younger colleagues.

Georgopoulos Vasilis MD, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Alimos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, admitted with honors through national examinations, and holds the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma (FEBO) awarded with a scholarship from the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society. The doctor specialized as a surgeon ophthalmologist at the ophthalmology clinic of the General Hospital "Red Cross Korgialeneio – Benakeio," which is a nationwide reference center for ophthalmic diseases, working for several years as an assistant and collaborator of the director H. Feretis. In addition to extensive surgical experience in a wide range of anterior and posterior segment pathologies, he has significant clinical and therapeutic expertise in retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, vitreoretinal surgical conditions (retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole), as well as in the management of glaucoma patients. Since then, he has specialized his training in major ophthalmic clinics abroad, such as Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Leeds University Hospital in the United Kingdom. Currently, the ophthalmologist is the Director of the ophthalmology department at the Dutch Clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on refractive surgery, and is a regular External Associate of Athens Vision clinic in Athens. In his private practice, he treats diseases and provides specialized services across the full spectrum of ophthalmology.

Dr. Maria-Irini Kourakou is a practicing ophthalmologist based in Cholargos, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2004–2010), and later completed a Master’s Degree in Medical Imaging in Ophthalmology at the Democritus University of Thrace (2018–2023).She began her professional career with a clinical residency at Hospital Bellvitge in Barcelona, Spain (2012–2013), gaining valuable experience in a high-level international medical environment. She then completed her specialization in Ophthalmology at Evangelismos General Hospital in Athens (2016–2022), one of Greece’s most prominent teaching hospitals.Dr. Kourakou is a member of the Athens Medical Association (since 2010) and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (since 2017). She actively participates in medical congresses and continuing education. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Giavi Varvara is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied at the Medical School of Patras, graduating in 2010. Subsequently, she completed her rural medical service in Andritsaina, Ilia, and began her specialty training at the Panarcadian Hospital of Tripoli for one year. She obtained her Specialty Title in 2019, after specializing at the 1st University Clinic of GNA G. Gennimatas, where she remained for a total of five years. During the years 2019-2021, she provided services, among others, as the head of the Glaucoma Department of the 1st University Clinic of Gennimatas, managing a multitude of glaucomatous cases both diagnostically and surgically. Although she was accepted for further training in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 2022, she chose to remain in Athens, where she currently lives and works. Her clinic began operating in July 2024, while she has also collaborated for several years with the Aktina Center in Athens and Loutraki. As a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Dry Eye Society, and the General Medical Council of the UK, she participates in both Greek and international conferences, with publications, involvement in two doctoral dissertations, and distinctions at the national level. She undertakes the full spectrum of general ophthalmology for adults and children.

Paraskeuopoulos Theodoros is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" and obtained, after examinations, the title Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) from the European Board of Ophthalmology in France. He has clinical experience, having worked in both primary healthcare and secondary care as an attending physician at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic at the General Hospital "G. Gennimatas". He currently serves as a Surgeon Ophthalmologist at the Polyclinic of the Olympic Village and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Retina and Macula Pathology Department at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic at the General Hospital "G. Gennimatas".

Elisavet Laletsoglou is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. At the clinic, a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and contact lens fitting are performed, and the doctor undertakes Laser surgeries for myopia and cataracts. With many years of experience in providing healthcare services, the doctor manages a wide range of conditions based on the specialized needs of her patients.

Lamprakis Georgios is an Ophthalmologist and maintains his private practice in Ioannina. Following nationwide examinations, he was admitted to the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, from which he graduated in 1993 with the grade "very good." He specialized in ophthalmology, training at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Ioannina (PGNI). Since 2001, he has been practicing ophthalmology at the modern ophthalmological clinic he currently operates at the new address, 11 Harilaou Trikoupi Street, Ioannina. He is continuously updated with current literature and regularly participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences, actively being a member of their scientific societies. Lastly, he is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina.

Mporodimos Xristodoulos is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Ioannina. After completing his medical studies, he specialized in Ophthalmology at Borås Hospital in Sweden. He has served as the Medical Director of the ophthalmology clinic at Lindesberg, Sweden, and as a senior consultant at the University Ophthalmology Clinic in Örebro, Sweden. He is specialized in the surgical treatment of cataracts, monitoring of glaucoma, macular diseases, monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, as well as refractive surgery. Additionally, he received further training at Columbia University Hospital in New York and has specialized in oculoplastic surgery as well as minimally invasive aesthetic ophthalmology. In 2018, he obtained certification in botulinum toxin and cosmetic procedures from the globally recognized aesthetic medicine center MATA in London. He possesses extensive clinical experience and training.

Kontaksakis Anastasios MD, PhD, FEBO is a Military Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Chania. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete, and a diplomate of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He specialized in cataract microsurgery, refractive surgery for the correction of myopia/astigmatism/hyperopia, pediatric ophthalmology, and intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents for the treatment of macular diseases. He completed his specialty at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". During his career, he served as Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and as a collaborator of the Pediatric Ophthalmology department at the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital of Athens. At his private practice, he provides basic and specialized services covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, including refractive examination of adults and children, cataract assessment, glaucoma evaluation, and macular disease screening. Additionally, for surgical procedures, he collaborates with reputable hospitals and clinics such as the General Clinic Iasis Gavrilakis, the Therapeutic Center of Chania Kapakis, and the Athenian Refractive Laser Center.

Pratikakis Anastasios IRIS Eye Clinic is an Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Zografou. He has a specialized focus in cataract microsurgery, laser refractive surgeries (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), and eyelid microsurgery (bloodless blepharoplasty). He completed his Ophthalmology training at the Theia Pronia Hospital "Pammakaristos" and at the emergency and regular ophthalmology outpatient clinics of the "Red Cross" Hospital. Following the ophthalmologist legacy of his mother who operated a clinic in the same location since 1980, he provides high-quality medical services centered on the patient and has performed numerous ophthalmic surgeries and examinations. Lastly, he endorses the motto "Actions, not words" (practical deeds over talk).