Health professionals for Obesity in Athens

Η Φιλίππου Χριστίνα MSc, PhD είναι Κλινική Διαιτολόγος-Διατροφολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πανόρμου. Το 2012 αποφοίτησε με «Άριστα» από το Τμήμα Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας - Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Στο ίδιο τμήμα πραγματοποίησε και τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές, στο Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Εφαρμοσμένη Διαιτολογία-Διατροφή» και το 2014 έλαβε με «Άριστα» το Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης με κατεύθυνση την «Κλινική Διατροφή». Από το 2014 έως και το 2017 ήταν Επιστημονική Συνεργάτιδα του Τμήματος Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας-Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Από το 2017 μέχρι σήμερα είναι Επιστημονική Συνεργάτιδα στη Μονάδα Υπέρτασης της Α’ Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής, στο Ιπποκράτειο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών. Διαθέτει δεκαετή κλινική εμπειρία στη διαιτητική διαχείριση και υποστήριξη ατόμων με καρδιομεταβολικούς παράγοντες κινδύνου, υπέρταση, σακχαρώδη διαβήτη και χρόνια νεφρική νόσο. Παράλληλα, από το 2018 είναι υπεύθυνη για τη διοικητική υποστήριξη του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Αρτηριακή Υπέρταση και Συνοδά Καρδιαγγειακά- Νεφρικά Νοσήματα» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με Διευθυντή τον Καθηγητή Καρδιολογίας κ. Κωνσταντίνο Τσιούφη. Το 2024 ανακηρύχθηκε Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Τίτλος διατριβής: «Μελέτη των επιδράσεων της Μεσογειακής διατροφής, της δίαιτας DASH και του περιορισμού άλατος στα επίπεδα της αρτηριακής πίεσης και στους καρδιομεταβολικούς παράγοντες κινδύνου στην προ-υπέρταση και στην αρτηριακή υπέρταση σταδίου 1 σε χρονικό διάστημα 3 μηνών», Βαθμός: «Άριστα»). Μέχρι σήμερα, διαθέτει 12 δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά, με συνολικό h-index 10 και περισσότερες από 1.200 βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές (citations). Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει στη συγγραφή 5 επιστημονικών συγγραμμάτων και έχει παρουσιάσει περισσότερες από 30 προφορικές και αναρτημένες ανακοινώσεις σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Dr. Kiortsis Dimitrios, Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, is a Professor at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He maintains private clinics in Athens and Ioannina. He specialized in Paris at the university hospitals Pitie-Salpetriere, Saint Louis, Hotel Dieu, Trousseau, and Cochin. He holds a three-year diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (DU Paris V). He earned his PhD through collaboration between the Universities of Paris (Paris VI) and Athens. He has 35 years of experience across the full spectrum of endocrinological disorders, with particular expertise in obesity and metabolic diseases. He is a European-certified specialist and trainer of new physicians in obesity (European Scope). He has served as President of the Hellenic Medical Society for Obesity and is currently President of the Hellenic Society of Metabolism, Nutrition, and Well-being. His original research work includes over 200 publications in international journals, and he has authored numerous chapters in international and Greek books. His work has received multiple awards. He continues his research in collaboration with leading institutions in Europe and the USA. His clinic offers a fully personalized approach to all endocrinological disorders, with an emphasis on the contemporary therapeutic management of metabolic diseases and obesity. Combining academic research with extensive clinical experience, his goal is to improve patient quality of life through scientifically substantiated knowledge.

Konstantina Eksarxopoulou MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Harokopio University of Athens and completed the postgraduate program "Stress Management and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Scientific Associate at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and an external collaborator at the multidisciplinary physiotherapy rehabilitation and physical wellness center "Physiopolis". Additionally, she serves as the Lead Dietitian for the "Alliance for Health - Nutrition" program and as a Dietitian - Nutritionist at the Athens General Hospital "Laiko" and at the Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she is a member of the Scientific Society for Stress Management and Health Promotion.

Ο Δρ. Βούλγαρης Νικόλαος ΜD, MSc, PhD είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Ενδοκρινολόγος - Διαβητολόγος και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και είναι απόφοιτος της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (Σ.Σ.Α.Σ.). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Ενδοκρινολογία, στο Ενδοκρινολογικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", στην Α΄ Παθολογική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και στην Α' Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία", όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών παιδιατρικής Ενδοκρινολογίας. Επίσης, κατά τη διάρκεια της Ειδικότητας εκπαιδεύτηκε στην αντιμετώπιση Ενδοκρινοπαθειών και Σαχαρώδους Διαβήτη στην Κύηση στο Ενδοκρινολογικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου - Μαιευτηρίου "Έλενα Βενιζέλου" και στην αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων Εμμηνόπαυσης στο Πανεπιστημιακό Τμήμα Κλιμακτηρίου - Εμμηνόπαυσης της Β΄ Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Αρεταιείου Νοσοκομείου. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της Ειδικότητας ο Ιατρός εξειδικεύτηκε στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή, καθώς και στις παθήσεις Επινεφριδίων - Ενδοκρινικής Υπέρτασης. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) ειδίκευσης "Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Βαθμός "Άριστα"), είναι Διπλωματούχος των Ευρωπαϊκών Εξετάσεων Ενδοκρινολογίας, Διαβήτη και Μεταβολισμού (Fellow of the European Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism), ενώ ολοκλήρωσε με "Άριστα" τη Διδακτορική του Διατριβή (PhD) και αναγορεύτηκε σε Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Ενδοκρινολογίας, Σακχαρώδους Διαβήτη και Μεταβολισμού στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών (Ν.Ν.Α.), όπου αντιμετωπίζει περιστατικά που άπτονται του επιστημονικού πεδίου της Ενδοκρινολογίας και του Διαβήτη. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής (Μ.Ι.Υ.Α.) των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων. Διαθέτει πλούσια ερευνητική δραστηριότητα με δημοσιευμένες εργασίες σε ιατρικά περιοδικά της διεθνούς βιβλιογραφίας και ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Ενδοκρινολογικής Εταιρείας, καθώς και των εταιρειών Εndocrine Society, European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), Εuropean Neuroendocrine Association (ENEA), European Young Endocrinologists & Scientists (EYES). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην πλατεία Μαβίλη.

Dr. Traulos Aleksios, MD, is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in "Endocrinology - Diabetes - Metabolism" at the University Hospitals "Laiko" and "Alexandra". He has extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (juvenile or type 1, adult or type 2, gestational), and osteoporosis. Specifically, the physician undertakes the implementation of continuous insulin infusion pumps in his practice for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, on a daily basis, he manages a variety of other endocrine disorders such as calcium metabolism disorders, dyslipidemias, obesity, menstrual disturbances, acne/hirsutism, adrenal and pituitary gland diseases. Dr. Traulos is a regular member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Athens Medical Association. Lastly, he has participated in clinical studies and authored scientific papers, many of which have been presented at conferences and published in international journals.

Gkioksaris Vasileios is an Endocrinologist and maintains an endocrinology clinic in Ampelokipi. Simultaneously, he serves as the Endocrinologist-Diabetologist scientific director at LIFECHECK Drapetsona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He served as a rural doctor at the Konitsa Health Center. He completed his internal medicine residency at the General Hospital of Arta and subsequently fulfilled his military service as a Physician. For two years, he was the scientific director of the Medical team of Doctors of the World (Medecins du Monde) in the Epirus region. He completed his specialty in Endocrinology - Diabetes - Metabolism at the endocrinology department of the "Metaxa" Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus, which specializes in thyroid diseases and is a center of expertise in neck ultrasonography. He has participated in numerous Greek and international endocrinology and diabetes conferences and seminars, maintaining continuous updates on scientific advancements in his field. During his specialty training, he obtained a certificate of specialized education in "Human Reproduction" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He attended an Endocrine Disorders during Pregnancy clinic at the Regional General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou" and a Growth and Development clinic at the Children's Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." He has successfully completed training in Diabetes at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a license to perform thyroid gland ultrasonography.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Maria Mpergele is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains her private offices in Nea Ionia and in the center of Athens. She holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Thessaly and, as part of her continuous professional development, she has attended and continues to attend numerous postgraduate scientific seminars and conferences related to her specialty. She has extensive experience in managing clinical cases (such as Diabetes Mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disorders, gut health) and also treats adolescent cases. In the past, she served as a Dietitian - Nutritionist at a Nutrition and Aesthetics Center and completed her internship in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the Korgialeneio-Benakio General Hospital (Red Cross). Currently, in addition to her private practice, she collaborates with a Nursery School providing nutritional services as well as with a Wellness and Care Center.

Katerina Xrysoulaki is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, BSc, MSc, and she operates a private practice (Thought for food) in Exarchia, where she provides personalized nutrition services. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens and possesses a bachelor's and master's degree (BSc - MSc) in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the Agricultural University of Athens. Furthermore, she holds a "Master Practitioner" certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity from KEADD in collaboration with NCFED of the UK. She completed her internship at selected nutrition centers, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," gaining valuable experience in clinical and preventive settings. She continuously attends specialized seminars and educational programs, staying updated on the latest developments in Nutrition Science, clinical practice, and nutritional behavior. Her primary goal is to help people feel better and improve their lifestyle through nutrition. Based on scientific data, each program is tailored to the needs, daily routine, and lifestyle of each individual. Change does not come through restrictions but through conscious choices that respect the body and the needs of each person.

Dr. Trouva Anastasia MD, PhD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, PhD from Karolinska University, Sweden, and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the Karolinska and Akademiska University Hospitals in Sweden, and has many years of clinical experience in both Sweden and Greece. She has served as the scientific director of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic at Södersjukhuset University Hospital in Stockholm and has developed a particular interest in Gynecological Endocrinology and Diabetes during pregnancy. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism in Athens, works as a Consultant in the Endocrinology Department at Mälarsjukhuset Hospital in Sweden, and is an active researcher at Karolinska University. Her scientific work includes publications in international journals, participation in clinical guidelines, and multicenter research studies related to thyroid function, polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes, and monitoring these conditions during pregnancy. She has participated in numerous international conferences and seminars on Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus. Dr. Trouva has extensive clinical experience across a wide range of endocrinological disorders including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, reproductive endocrinology and menstrual disorders, menopause, pituitary and adrenal gland diseases, obesity, as well as endocrinopathies during pregnancy. In her clinic, she emphasizes a personalized and compassionate approach to each patient with the aim of providing high-quality medical care.

Kiortsis Dimitrios, Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, is a Professor at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He maintains private practices in Athens and Ioannina. He received specialized training in Paris at the university hospitals Pitie-Salpetriere, Saint Louis, Hotel Dieu, Trousseau, and Cochin. He holds the three-year diploma in Endocrinology-Metabolic Diseases (DU Paris V). He earned his doctorate (PhD) through collaboration between the Universities of Paris (Paris VI) and Athens. He has 35 years of experience across the full spectrum of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in obesity and metabolic diseases. He is a European-certified specialist and trainer of young physicians in obesity (European Scope). He has served as President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Obesity and is currently President of the Hellenic Society of Metabolism, Nutrition, and Wellness. His original research work includes over 200 publications in international journals and numerous chapters in both international and Greek medical books. His work has received multiple awards. He continues his research in collaboration with leading institutions in Europe and the USA. His clinic offers a fully personalized approach to the entire range of endocrine disorders, with an emphasis on modern therapeutic management of metabolic diseases and obesity. By combining academic research with extensive clinical experience, his goal is to improve patient quality of life through scientifically substantiated knowledge.

Dr. Kontou Paraskeui is a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains her private practice at Mavili Square and also has a private clinic in Sparta, Laconia. Additionally, she works as an Endocrinologist at the private medical center MEDICA in Agios Stefanos and serves as the Scientific Director of the private polyclinics LIFECHECK in Psychiko and Kallithea. She is also a Scientific Collaborator of the Unit "HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis". She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Unit - Metabolism and Diabetes Center at the General Hospital of Athens “Alexandra - Elena Venizelou”. She has obtained a postgraduate specialization degree in “Research in Female Reproduction” from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinological Society. She has participated in numerous Greek and international endocrinology and diabetes conferences and seminars, continually updating her knowledge on the latest advances in her field, and has publications in reputable medical journals. She has been trained and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, endocrine disorders during pregnancy, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, and obesity. Finally, she holds degrees in English and German. In her clinic, she approaches each patient individually and empathetically, aiming to provide high-quality medical services.

Anagnostou Elli is an Endocrinologist with a private practice located at Mavili Square. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in infertility and assisted reproduction. She specialized in Endocrinology at university hospitals in Paris: "Bichat - Claude Bernard," focusing on diabetes mellitus; "Necker - Enfants Malades," focusing on calcium-phosphorus metabolism; and "Bicêtre," with an emphasis on pituitary and adrenal gland disorders. Subsequently, she completed her specialty training at the Athens General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Athens General Hospital "Alexandra," with specializations in pediatric endocrinology and thyroid and gestational diabetes disorders, respectively. Currently, she deals with health issues related to endocrine glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, adrenals, and gonads, as well as diseases including type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Finally, alongside her doctoral research experience, her scientific work includes publications in reputable international medical journals focusing on infertility and thyroid diseases, as well as participation as a speaker in Greek and international conferences.

Η Δρ. Ευφροσύνη Δρακοπούλου είναι Παθολόγος και απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Ο Ευαγγελισμός" και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας. Διαθέτει πολυετή κλινική και νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία, καθώς και εξειδίκευση στην Ηπατολογία, τη Μεταβολική Ιατρική, την Παχυσαρκία, την Προληπτική Ιατρική και τη Μακροζωία (Longevity Medicine). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι όπου παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη ιατρική φροντίδα ενηλίκων με έμφαση στην πρόληψη, την έγκαιρη διάγνωση και τη σύγχρονη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση παθολογικών νοσημάτων. Επιπλέον, παρέχει και κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεις κατόπιν συνεννόησης για ασθενείς με δυσκολία μετακίνησης ή για όσους επιθυμούν με στόχο την ασφαλή και εξατομικευμένη ιατρική φροντίδα.

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.

Vlami Mariantzela is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and Molecular Biologist - Geneticist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Athens. She graduated with honors from the Universities of Pisa and Trieste in Italy. She holds a master's degree in Dietetics - Nutrition and has also completed the "Clinical Nutrition" program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Continuing her studies, she successfully completed the Harvard Medical School Course "Genetic Testing and Sequencing Technologies," receiving a scholarship. She specialized in Medical Genetics with a focus on Nutrigenetics (Functional Genomics of Human Nutrition - Clinical Nutrition). She has worked in the Department of Medical Genetics and Clinical Nutrition at the Pediatric Hospital IRCCS B. G. of Trieste, in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at the University Hospital Cisanello of Pisa, and has extensive experience in counseling and nutritional education. Additionally, she has completed training programs in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Health Coaching. It is noteworthy that she was awarded by the University of Trieste for her experimental master's thesis entitled "Development of new genetic and immunological technologies in the diagnosis of celiac disease." She consistently participates in conferences and seminars, often as an instructor and speaker, staying updated on industry developments. Her method is based on nutrigenetic analysis, detailed history taking, and nutritional education, aiming for the highest possible personalization in nutrition to achieve optimal health and wellness outcomes based on the unique genotype, through the application of contemporary scientific knowledge and personalized approach. She holds a professional license as a Dietitian - Nutritionist in Greece with license number 701171 and a professional license in Italy with license number AA_083267.

Specialist Internist - Diabetologist Papadopoulos Paris maintains private practices in downtown Athens and Cholargos. He is a graduate of the English-speaking department of the University of Belgrade. He specialized in Internal Medicine initially at the 7th IKA Therapeutic Hospital and subsequently at the Konstandopouleio - Patision General Hospital of Nea Ionia, where he actively participated in the activities of the Diabetology Center. He holds a two-year postgraduate degree focused on Diabetes Mellitus from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and possesses the internationally recognized SCOPE (Specialist Certification of Professional Education) certificate for Obesity management, awarded by the World Obesity Federation. His name is included in the official list of healthcare professionals with international certification in Obesity management. He has served as Consultant of the Diabetology Unit and the Obesity Unit at the Athens Medical Center and as Head of the Internal Medicine Department at a private clinic in Peristeri. The physician offers high-level specialized and personalized medical services aimed at the best possible care for each patient, understanding their individual needs. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular interest in Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome. He has participated in multicenter domestic and international medical studies related to Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Finally, the physician regularly attends international and domestic conferences as part of his continuous professional development.