Ophthalmologists for Macula lutea in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Kalantzis Georgios is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a medical degree from the University of Pécs Medical School in Hungary and has completed advanced training in eyelid, lacrimal system, and orbital surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and St. James University Hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Leeds Medical School in England and has extensive experience in ophthalmic surgery. He practices both in Greece and the United Kingdom, having performed thousands of ophthalmic surgeries using the most advanced methods and technological equipment with the ultimate goal of diagnosing and treating ophthalmic conditions. In his private practice, he provides specialized solutions to patients, fully understanding their unique needs.

Gakis Georgios is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates a private clinic in Nea Ionia. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou." He received further training at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre at the University Hospital of Southampton and at King’s College Hospital, specializing in eyelid and lacrimal apparatus surgery. He has worked as an instructor of basic ophthalmology techniques and oculoplastic surgical techniques for undergraduate medical students and ophthalmology residents. Lastly, the doctor participates in presentations and attends numerous conferences as part of continuous professional development.

Kalogeropoulou Dionysia is an Ophthalmologist who runs a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her Ophthalmology specialty training at the Athens Polyclinic, Hygeia Melathron, and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During her specialty training, she successfully performed numerous surgical procedures, including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, dacryocystorhinostomies, blepharoplasties, entropion, and ectropion corrections. She has attended many courses both in Greece and abroad, where she received further training in Refractive Surgery and the latest advancements in cataract and glaucoma surgery. She completed a mini fellowship at the Vardinogiannis Institute of Crete focused on the latest developments in refractive procedures for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. She maintains a modern ophthalmology practice equipped with the latest technology devices for the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions. She collaborates with Hygeia Hospital, the Ophthalmology Clinic of Ypapanti, as well as the Athens Refractive Center. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, the Glaucoma Society, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Ksanthopoulou Paraskeui, MD, PhDc, MSc, FEBO, is an Ophthalmic Surgeon, Military Physician - Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic & Scientific Director of the Corneal Clinic at the Athens General Military Hospital 401. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is specialized in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery. She has undergone advanced training in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery at a specialized Corneal Transplantation clinic in the United Kingdom for three years. Her expertise includes the management of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, cataract surgeries with monofocal, toric, and multifocal lenses, correction of myopia/hyperopia and astigmatism using the latest laser techniques (Trans PRK, Femto LASIK), pterygium surgery with autograft, amniotic membrane implantation, and ocular surface diseases. Her research interests focus on corneal surgery and complex cataract procedures. She has experience in the management of macular diseases, follow-up of patients with glaucoma, and treatment of eyelid disorders.

Tsoukanas Dimitrios is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of the University of Crete. Subsequently, he trained in Ophthalmology at the Corinth Hospital and the 2nd University Clinic of Athens. Simultaneously, he collaborated with the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision, where he was trained in refractive surgery (laser myopia correction) and first studied glaucoma in depth, undertaking the design and completion of research protocols and observing esteemed Glaucoma specialists in managing complex cases. Completing his training in 2016 and following examinations, he was certified as a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology. In 2018, he was accepted into the prestigious European Ophthalmology Clinic Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he specialized in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and performed high-difficulty cataract surgeries. Additionally, he attended seminars on injectable therapies in aesthetic ophthalmology (Botox and Fillers), as well as the renowned Moorfields training program in refractive surgery. In 2021, after 20 years of studies, specialization, surgeries, presentations, and publications at national and international conferences and scientific journals, he inaugurated his private practice Precision Ophthalmology in Kifisia, where with great responsibility and respect towards the patient, he offers his services to new and existing patients. Simultaneously, he serves as Scientific Collaborator of the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision and Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Finally, the physician collaborates with the private clinics Euroclinic Pediatrics, Euroclinic Athens, and Errikos Dynan as a Scientific Collaborator.

Maria Melisourgaki is an Ophthalmologist and runs the private practice EyeCheck in Neo Psychiko. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Venizeleio Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, and at the Athens Ophthalmology Clinic. She is responsible for the ophthalmology clinic at the Medifirst Polyclinic in Marousi and is an affiliated physician of the Athens Medi-clinic and the OMMA Ophthalmology Institute of Athens. She examines adults and children from 5 years old.

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

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.

Xristodoulidis Mixail X. MD is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 1997. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in Ophthalmology. He possesses extensive experience and expertise, having collaborated with public and private clinics for approximately 20 years. Currently, he serves as the scientific director of the Ophthalmology Department at "Hygeia" Hospital and is a collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Institute (OMMA) and the Athenian MediClinic. He was the Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Euroclinic Athens for 12 years. He operates at Hygeia Hospital, Athens Mediclinic, the "Mitera" clinic, and is a selected collaborating ophthalmic surgeon with Medisystem. Simultaneously, he specializes in anterior segment eye surgery, cataract removal through a microscopic incision without sutures and with topical anesthesia (phacoemulsification), and correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using femtosecond laser (LASIK) and PRK. Additionally, he has specialized expertise in the removal of eyelid formations (chalazion, pterygium, nodules, xanthelasma) and foreign bodies from the anterior segment, contact lens fitting for myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, as well as multifocal contact lenses, and anti-VEGF factor injections. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences and advanced training seminars abroad, aiming to stay fully informed on the latest surgical and technological advancements in ophthalmology.

Toulia Paraskeui MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in ophthalmology. In her private practice, every patient, regardless of age, can receive information regarding optic neuropathies and their management. She provides services such as refractive assessment, fundoscopy, tonometry, glaucoma screening, cataract and macular degeneration evaluation, retinoscopy for refractive errors in children, and contact lens fitting. Additionally, working at the Athens Eye Clinic, the ophthalmologist has gained clinical and surgical experience in surgical cases while also focusing on pediatric ophthalmology and the management of diabetic eye disease using new techniques. To date, she has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, investing in the continuous education in her field of specialization. Finally, she was awarded first prize in the examinations for the trainee courses of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

Dr. Lamprou Lampros MD, PhD is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Melissia, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the "Korgialenio - Benakeio Red Cross" Hospital in Athens. After completing his specialty, he moved to Sweden for further training in the fields of glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration. He served for several years as a consultant at the Skåne University Hospital in Malmö/Lund and at the Södra Älvsborg Hospital, where he was also responsible for glaucoma management and the training of specialists in this field. He has participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars.

Niskopoulou Mania Phd Kai Synergates is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Age-related Macular Degeneration and Retinal diseases (fellowship in Medical Retina) at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the largest clinical and research centers worldwide. Since 2003, she has worked as a cataract surgeon and specialist in retinal diseases (diabetic lesions, macular degeneration, vascular diseases, genetic disorders) in hospitals in England and Greece. More specifically, she has served as a Consultant at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and at Moorfields at Croydon University Hospital in London, where she was also the director of the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Department, as well as an attending physician at Frimley Park Hospital. For the past 5 years, she has maintained a practice in France as well. In Athens, she collaborates with modern Ophthalmology Centers, where she performs surgeries and supplementary ophthalmological examinations. She is the Director of the 2nd Ophthalmology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. She is a Collaborator at Eye Day Clinic, OMMA, and AKTINA. Additionally, she holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She teaches in the postgraduate Vitreous-Retina Program of NKUA. She continues to participate in numerous national and international conferences, presenting papers and lectures in workshops and round tables. Recently, she collaborates in the practice with Ms. Fenia Kokolaki, Ophthalmic Surgeon, graduate and PhD holder of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive experience in Germany.