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.

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.

Dr. Thomas Siempis is a highly trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, subspecialized in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Anterior Segment Surgery. He completed his training in Glasgow (Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology) and pursued further fellowship training at the University of Toronto through the world-renowned GAASS Fellowship under Dr. Ike Ahmed. He is the only ophthalmologist in Greece with this specific subspecialty training and one of the very few across Europe. He has served as Consultant Ophthalmologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust in London and currently runs a state-of-the-art private clinic in the center of Thessaloniki (110 Mitropoleos Street). He is Head of the Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Service at Saint Luke’s Clinic, a medical associate of the Ophthalmica Institute, and holds a Consultant position at Newmedica Eye Clinic in the United Kingdom.

Takis Dimitrios MD, MSc, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and operates private practices in Kypseli and Tavros. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Pécs, Hungary. Subsequently, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," obtaining the Ophthalmology specialty title. He then worked in the United Kingdom, initially at the Royal Derby Hospital and later at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Bristol, where he specialized in retinal diseases and ocular inflammations, earning the title and diploma of Medical Retinal Fellow. In 2013, following examinations in Paris, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and is a member of the GMC (Specialist Registry). Finally, he has experience in private practice, addressing a wide range of ophthalmologic issues across all ages, with specialization in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and macular degeneration.

Andrianaki Aggeliki is an Ophthalmologist and maintains her private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Geneva. The doctor collaborates with the Athens Ophthalmology Center, the Ophthalmology Clinic of GNA Gennimatas Hospital, and the Evgenidio Hospital. It would be remiss not to mention her particular clinical interests in surgical ophthalmology, myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macula, and corneal dry eye disease.

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.

Dr. Mpagkakis Antonis is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates an ophthalmology clinic in Rethymno, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his specialty in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio." He received training in cataract surgery using the latest techniques, as well as in the examination and monitoring of children and infants. He has conducted research related to glaucoma patients and specialized in bloodless blepharoplasty using the PLEXR method. In his clinic, he utilizes various lasers such as YAG Laser (for secondary cataract, acute glaucoma) and Argon Laser (for retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy). He served as Treasurer of the Ophthalmological Society of Crete for five years. Finally, Dr. Mpagkakis is a member of both international and Greek Ophthalmological Societies and has participated in numerous conferences.

Dr. Kotsiras Ioannis, MD, MSc, is an Ophthalmologist and Deputy Director at "Errikos Dunant Hospital Center" and maintains private clinics in Nea Smyrni, Petroupoli, and Medihall in Kifissia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience, having worked for several years at "Errikos Dunant" Hospital, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He is an Ophthalmic Surgeon specializing and with particular research interest in Ultrasound Microsurgical Cataract Surgery, Corneal Surgery, the Study and Correction of Refractive Anomalies, Surgical Removal of Eyelid Lesions, Glaucoma Pathology and Surgery, the Study of Posterior Segment Diseases, as well as Macular Disorders. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in "Healthcare Management" from the University of Piraeus, and it is worth mentioning that in 1996 he was awarded by the International Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology. To date, he actively participates in Greek and international conferences, seminars, and ophthalmology meetings through lectures, presentations, and posters, as well as serving as a trainer in experimental surgical workshops (wet labs) at conferences.

Koumpouni Kelly is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains her private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she graduated with a grade of Very Good. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (partial period of a few months) and at the Athens Eye Clinic, where she was trained in a wide range of Eye Pathology and Surgery. She has served as a collaborator in private ophthalmology clinics for several years. Since 2020, she has been providing ophthalmology services at the INTERAMERICAN polyclinics. She performs cataract and refractive surgery (laser correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism), monitors glaucoma cases, macular and retinal diseases. The physician has participated and continues to participate in numerous ophthalmological conferences to stay informed about advancements in her field. She is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases, the Medisystem health network, and the Athens Medical Association.

Ο Αιμιλιανός Στράτος είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί το ιατρείο του εντός του Πολυϊατρείου Central Medical Park στην Καλλιθέα. Είναι πτυχιούχος της ιατρικής σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών καθώς και απόφοιτος του τμήματος Οπτικής των ΤΕΙ Αθηνών. Έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητάς του το 2014 κατόπιν ειδίκευσης στο Οφθαλμιατρείο Αθηνών και κατέχει τον τίτλο «Fellow του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου Οφθαλμολογίας» (FEBO) μετά από εξέταση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο της Οφθαλμολογίας (European Board of Ophthalmology-ΕΒΟ) το 2013. Το 2018 έλαβε την άδεια εκτέλεσης υπερήχων στην ειδικότητα της οφθαλμολογίας μετά από εξέταση της επιτροπής του Υπουργείου Υγείας. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης (Master of Science, MSc) από το διατμηματικό πρόγραμμα "Οπτική και Όραση" του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Στην διάρκεια του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος ο ιατρός απέκτησε σημαντική εμπειρία στην διαθλαστική χειρουργική ως μέλος της ερευνητικής ομάδας του Βαρδινογιάννειου Εργαστηρίου Μεταμοσχεύσεων και Μικροχειρουργικής του Οφθαλμού (ΒΕΜΜΟ, VEIC) στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Διαθέτει πληθώρα δημοσιεύσεων σε ξενόγλωσσα επιστημονικά περιοδικά αλλά και ένα σημαντικό αριθμό ανακοινώσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια οφθαλμολογίας. Μετά την λήψη της ειδικότητας ο ιατρός παρέμεινε για δύο χρόνια στο Οφθαλμιατρείο Αθηνών, όπου απέκτησε σημαντική κλινική και χειρουργική εμπειρία. Την διετία 2016 - 2018 εργάστηκε ως Επιμελητής Β' στο Κέντρο Υγείας Σπάτων με την ταυτόχρονη συμμετοχή του στις δραστηριότητες της Β' Οφθαλμολογικής κλινικής του Οφθαλμιατρείου Αθηνών. Τα πεδία ενδιαφέροντός του στην οφθαλμολογία, αφορούν την αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων των βλέφαρων και της δακρυϊκής συσκευής, των παθήσεων του προσθίου ημιμορίου όπως οι κερατοειδοπάθειες και ο καταρράκτης. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση του γλαυκώματος καθώς και παθήσεων του αμφιβληστροειδούς, όπως, π.χ. στην αντιμετώπιση της εκφύλισης της ωχράς κηλίδας με ενδοβολβικές ενέσεις Ant-VEGF παραγόντων.