Health professionals for Obesity in Attica

Mpenroumpi Marianna is a Diabetologist with a private practice in Kypseli and concurrently serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Euroclinic of Athens. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone specialized training in Diabetology at King's College Hospital in London. She has served as the Director of the Diabetology Center at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She has extensive experience in type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps, in the monitoring and management of diabetic foot problems, and in providing psychological support and education to individuals with diabetes. Finally, Dr. Mpenroumpi Marianna has served twice as the president of the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Dr. Zaxaki Aglaia is an Endocrinologist and Diabetologist maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate at the same institution's Medical School. Dr. Zaxaki specialized in Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases, and Diabetes Mellitus at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she has served as a collaborator and instructor in Higher Education (TEI) Athens and at various public IEK institutions, where she taught courses related to medical science. Furthermore, she attended the Clinic for Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy at the Endocrinology Department of the University General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." She also participated in the Menopause Clinic at the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at "Aretaieio" Hospital. Moreover, Dr. Zaxaki holds a license from the Ministry of Health to perform thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound examinations of the organs within her specialty. Finally, she has numerous original research publications in internationally recognized medical journals, oral and written presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as extensive research experience.

Mpenetatos Nektarios MD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains private practices in Koukaki and Nea Filadelfeia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Elefsina “Thriasio” and in Endocrinology at the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of the 1st University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". He has worked as an endocrinologist in the Endocrinology Unit of the Evgenidio Hospital and in the Clinics of Endocrine Disorders of Pregnancy, Menopause, and Osteoporosis, in the Reproductive Endocrinology Clinic, and in the Andrology Clinic of the General Hospital "Elena Venizelou". Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Athens Medical Society, and the Hellenic Endocrinological Society.

Grigorios Rompopoulos, Endocrinologist, Diabetologist, Grigorios Rompopoulos is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens. He has held the specialty of Endocrinology since 2008 and has been practicing as a private physician in Athens since then. He possesses extensive experience in clinical studies with more than 40 scientific publications and presentations in international scientific journals and conferences. He served as a general practitioner in Boeotia, as a pathology resident at Nikaia General Hospital, and as an endocrinology resident at Hippokration Hospital of Athens, where he obtained his specialty in Endocrinology. He worked for several years as a hospital physician in private clinics and later as a medical consultant and medical director at a company developing innovative therapies.

Pagourtzi Euanthia MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and the scientific director of the licensed dietetic office "Nutritional Intelligence" in the Aigaleo area since 2011. She graduated from Harokopio University in 2010, where she continued her studies by completing the postgraduate program "Applied Dietetics and Nutrition" with a specialization in "Nutrition and Exercise," in which she was awarded twice for academic excellence. Additionally, she holds a diploma from the educational program "Evidence-Based Medical Nutrition" of AUTH. She has specialized in eating disorders and adult obesity through KEADD and has completed the training cycle "Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease" within the framework of the ELIDEK project. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases including obesity, overweight, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias (high cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia), hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia), polycystic ovaries, gastrointestinal problems, anemia, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, women and men of reproductive age, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, menopausal women, as well as cases involving exercisers, recreational athletes, and professional athletes. During her studies, she participated in various research projects and completed her internship in several hospitals of Attica, where she dealt with numerous clinical cases. In the past, she has worked as an instructor in public Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) and concurrently collaborates with sports teams and fitness centers. She is a member of the Sports Nutrition Working Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists. Over the years, she has delivered presentations at scientific conferences on topics related to preventive medicine, nutrition, and exercise.

Elena Petsiou MD, PhD is an Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a doctoral degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has a medical degree from the University of L’Aquila in Italy. She specialized in Diabetes Mellitus at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Alongside her private practice, she is the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital and has served as Deputy Director at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. She has also worked as an Internist - Diabetologist at Queens Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospital in England, gaining significant experience in arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, with a specialization in diabetes mellitus and obesity. Finally, Dr. Petsiou is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, and the Athens Medical Association.

Mixailidis Xristos is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Medicine at the Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina. He has extensive professional experience, having worked at the General Hospital of Amfissa, the Neuropsychiatric Clinic "Agios Gerasimos," the Clinic "Kyaneus Stavros," and within the SOS doctors network. Additionally, he has served as an instructor at the Public IEK of Elefsina and Mandra. To date, alongside his private practice, he serves as a Physician at the Dialysis Unit of the Athens Medical Center. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences, postgraduate seminars, and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has contributed to several studies and research projects. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Society of General/Family Medicine.

Aggelopoulou Tzeni & Associates are Dietitian - Nutritionists specializing in Eating Disorders and maintain private offices in Alimos, Piraeus, and Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and completed her internship at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". The Dietetic office provides high-level monitoring and management services for eating disorders and excess body weight. Specifically, it offers services for the development of personalized dietary plans for the treatment of obesity as well as pathological conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders (thyroid, polycystic ovary syndrome), gastrointestinal and renal diseases. Additionally, it provides nutritional support for individuals with special needs such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, elderly individuals, athletes, and children. Finally, specialized assessments are offered, including body fat measurement, body composition analysis, and basal metabolic rate measurement.

Masouras Xaralampos MD is an Endocrinologist with private practices in Peristeri and Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of the University General Hospital of Athens "Attikon" and in Endocrinology at the 2nd Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic of the same hospital. He completed an internship at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakeio" - Hellenic Red Cross. He is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society, the European Society of Endocrinology, the Medical Association of Athens, the Association for the Protection of Greek Hemophiliacs, the Hellenic Sepsis Society, and the Skeletal Health Association "Petalouda". Finally, the doctor participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuous professional development.

Mousiolis Dimitris MD, MSc, cPhD is a General Surgeon with a private clinic in Ilion. He graduated from the Medical School of Plovdiv University and obtained his specialty in General Surgery from the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis". He holds a postgraduate diploma in Liver - Biliary - Pancreatic Surgery from the Medical Department of Democritus University of Thrace and a Diploma from the Hellenic School of Mastology. Additionally, he has received specialized training in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bariatric surgery, vascular access, sentinel lymph node biopsy, as well as in Laparoscopic & Robotic General Surgery. He specializes in the modern management of perianal diseases and has received specialized training in the minimally invasive treatment of perianal conditions (hemorrhoids, pilonidal cyst, perianal fistulas, anal fissures, condylomas) using specific surgical lasers (LHP, SiLAC, FiLaC) as well as in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease with the use of ultrasound. To date, he is a collaborating General Surgeon at the Medical Center of Athens, the Bioclinic of Athens, and the Affidea - Euromedical Group. He has published scientific articles in reputable international medical journals and participates in specialized medical events in Greece and abroad. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the Hellenic Scientific Society of Robotic Surgery, the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, as well as the European Resuscitation Council.