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.

Gerakidis Mixalis is an ophthalmic surgeon who maintains a private practice in the Syntagma area. He completed medical studies at Comenius University as well as optics-optometry at the University of West Attica. He specialized at the Athens Eye Hospital. He successfully participated in the European Ophthalmology Board examinations and obtained the title of Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Since February 2024, he has been pursuing postgraduate studies entitled: "Management of Refractive Errors and Refractive Surgery," which addresses the latest advances in laser myopia procedures. During his specialization, he gained clinical experience in numerous ophthalmic conditions such as refractive abnormalities, glaucoma, macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, keratoconus, as well as surgical experience in cataract, keratoconus, and laser myopia procedures. In his career as an optician-optometrist, he encountered a wide range of keratoconus cases involving the application of specialized contact lenses aimed at improving vision and acquired experience in alleviating symptoms in patients suffering from refractive errors and diplopia. His practice is equipped with the most advanced ophthalmological equipment for the diagnosis and monitoring of all eye diseases.

Orfanidis Thomas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Chaidari. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the Ophthalmology Department of the Athens Polyclinic. He specializes in refractive surgery, including cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification, laser procedures for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, as well as glaucoma investigation and monitoring. Additionally, Dr. Orfanidis has served as a collaborator at the Research Institute of Optics and Vision of the University of Crete, working alongside Professor I. Pallikari.

Tzeni Zoi is a Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining a private practice in the Kolonos area, serving pediatric and adult cases. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Her professional experience in the Ophthalmology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Central Clinic of Athens S.A., and in the Ophthalmology Clinic "I Ypapanti" establish her as a distinguished physician in her field. Ophthalmologist Tzeni Zoi has managed numerous cases involving cataract and glaucoma surgeries, myopia and astigmatism correction with laser techniques, and is also extensively involved in pediatric ophthalmology. Additionally, the physician has attended numerous pan-European seminars aimed at continuous education in her field and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Lakidis Ophthalmology, whose Scientific Director is Lakidis Vasilis - Ophthalmologist, in collaboration with his son Lakidis Antonis and associates, is an ophthalmology center located in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a degree from the same university, and has undergone advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and at the University Clinic of Cologne in the management of complex retinal and choroidal diseases. He possesses extensive professional experience in prominent hospitals and university clinics, such as Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where he worked as a scientific collaborator for 8 years, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace, where he served as a scientific advisor for 5 years. At his ophthalmology center, together with his associates, they provide services across the full spectrum of ophthalmology, including refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, corneal diseases, posterior segment diseases, eyelid disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, preventive ophthalmology, general ophthalmology, minimally invasive blepharoplasty, cataract treatment, ophthalmic inflammations, and glaucoma.

Dr. Mintziras Dionysios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Ophthalmology specialty training at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the Theia Pronoia Hospital "H Pammakaristos." Throughout his professional career, he has served as a trainee ophthalmologist in England and has taught courses in the Nursing Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Kyparissia. To date, Dr. Mintziras collaborates with the Central Clinic of Athens, the Athens Refractive Center, and Athens Vision. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of papers published in both Greek and international scientific journals.

Tsilimpokou Nektaria is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Argyroupoli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a PhD candidate in Ophthalmology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon". During her residency, she was trained extensively in cataract surgery with a large number of operations and gained experience in a wide range of ophthalmic diseases affecting both the anterior and posterior segments. In parallel, she was trained in performing optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the diagnosis of macular and optic nerve head disorders. She has participated in numerous ophthalmology conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting a significant number of scientific announcements and papers, and has completed two research protocols of international multicenter studies. Since 2016, she has been collaborating with the Modern Polyclinic of Alimos "Medifirst" of the Interamerican Group.

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.

Dr. Katsounis Antonios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Ophthalmology, Surgical Ophthalmology, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. In his private clinic, he conducts examinations for cataracts and glaucoma, macular diseases, and generally assesses both children and adults. Additionally, he performs surgeries at a specialized center. Professionally, he has extensive experience, collaborating closely with the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital, OMMA Ophthalmology Institute, Athenian Clinic, and the Ophthalmology Clinic at the Bioiatriki Ambelokipi. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Sourlas Vasileios is an ophthalmic surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Larisa. He specializes in posterior segment diseases - macula, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and the study and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

Paulopoulos Georgios MD, PhD, FEBO is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in Neos Kosmos since 2016. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens and was awarded the title Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology - FEBO in 2010. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He served as Director of the Ophthalmology Clinics at the 401 Military Hospital and the Veterans Hospital 417 NIMTS, both located in Athens, for 10 years. He accumulates 25 years of hospital experience, including a two-year postgraduate training in the USA at the University of California San Diego focusing on corneal diseases, and extensive experience in microsurgical cataract surgery, having performed over 3,000 cataract operations. He is a distinguished Ophthalmologist who has served as an examiner for the European Diploma of Ophthalmology, with numerous publications in both international and domestic journals, and a significant educational contribution at conferences and workshops. He possesses specialized and extensive experience in microsurgical cataract surgery using advanced technology intraocular lenses, sutureless pterygium removal with biological adhesive and autotransplantation, glaucoma surgeries with specialized valves, and the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus (crosslinking). Finally, through his continuous participation in conferences, the doctor ensures he remains updated on the latest developments and surgical procedures in ophthalmology.