Health professionals with experience in Obesity in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Antoniou Xaralampos is a Specialist General Practitioner - Family Physician with a private practice in Neapoli, Thessaloniki. He has specialized in Emergency Prehospital Medicine (EKAB) and has undertaken further training in Lipidology. His clinical interests include the management of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia - atheromatosis, arterial hypertension, osteoporosis, as well as acute infections (respiratory, urinary, digestive systems). His private practice is fully equipped with an otoscope, electrocardiographs, the capability to measure glycated hemoglobin (HBA1C), lipids, and more. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis.

Mousiolis Athanasios is an endocrinologist and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, holding a postgraduate diploma specializing in Clinical Diabetology. He also completed his residency in Endocrinology at AHEPA University General Hospital. He has participated in Greek and European conferences with research papers and has been involved in research protocols, contributing numerous articles to international journals. Lastly, he specializes in diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and gestational diabetes.

Spanos Manos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is trained in Integrative Counseling from KE.TH.E.SY., specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Initially pursuing a professional career in the Hellenic Police, he consciously chose to follow a more humane and authentic path of support through the counseling process. Since 2023, he has been offering individual sessions both in-person and online, and in 2025 he established Mpathy – Emotional Empowerment Space in Charilaou, Thessaloniki. He creates a safe and accepting environment where each person can honestly confront themselves and be empowered through the therapeutic relationship.

Ioannis Kouslis is a Specialist in General Family Medicine and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a master's degree titled "Health and Exercise" with a specialization in Sports Medicine, as well as further training in Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care. His practice offers comprehensive care services for chronic diseases (Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Osteoporosis, COPD, Asthma), Preventive Medicine, Emergency Cases, Home Visits, Vaccinations, Prescription of Medications & Blood Tests, Medical Leave Certificates, Spirometry, Single Channel Holter Monitoring, Electrocardiogram, Microsurgery, Trauma | Dressing changes. Appointments are required during office hours, while Sundays are reserved for emergency cases only, following prior communication with the doctor.

Η Τσιλίδου Λιάνα είναι Γενικός Γιατρός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στον Εύοσμο Θεσσαλονίκης και στη Λαμία.Είναι απόφοιτος Ιατρικής Σχολής στην Ουκρανία και ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Ιατρική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λαμίας. Διαθέτει πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία και καθημερινά αντιμετωπίζει τα προβλήματα υγείας των ασθενών ή τους κατευθύνει προς την καταλληλότερη εξειδικευμένη λύση μέσα στο σύστημα υγείας.

Στο ιατρείο παρέχεται ολοκληρωμένη πρωτοβάθμια φροντίδα υγείας, με έμφαση στην εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση ,την πρόληψη και τη συνεχή παρακολούθηση της πορείας της υγείας κάθε ασθενούς.

Ασχολείται με την αξιολόγηση και αντιμετώπιση οξέων και χρόνιων περιστατικών όπως ο σακχαρώδης διαβήτης,η παχυσαρκία,η αρτηριακή υπέρταση, το άγχος,η κατάθλιψη, η οστεοπόρωση,καθώς και με την αντιμετώπιση λοιμώξεων,τον προληπτικό έλεγχο και την αξιολόγηση εξετάσεων, τον εμβολιασμό ενηλίκων,την περιποίηση και παρακολούθηση τραυμάτων.

Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Paris Paris VIII and possesses an advanced diploma (D.E.A.) in education from the same University. The Mental Health Counselor specializes in communication issues, interpersonal relationships, and has particular expertise in family and marital psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. He continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on developments in his field and has a substantial number of publications in the Greek press. Finally, Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the World Federation for Mental Health, the International Association of Family Therapy, and the International Society of Psychopathology & Clinical Psychology.

Amygdala Marina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Clinical/Social Psychology. She completed her internship at the "G. Papanikolaou" Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. The Psychologist has extensive experience in the healthcare field. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Kapoulas Spyros is a General Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Panorama. He holds a Medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Doctorate from the same University. The physician has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, managing a wide range of cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care for every individual he treats.

Kyritsis Aleksandros is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, collaborating with major private clinics in the city. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in General Surgery at the "General Hospital of Chalkidiki," the 2nd General Hospital of IKA "Panagia," and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." He received advanced training in minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery) at the world-renowned "Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center" in New York, specializing in the management of colorectal and anal diseases alongside the pioneering surgeon Garrett Nash. He worked for three years as a Consultant at leading hospitals in the United Kingdom, including "King’s College Hospital London," "Manchester Royal Infirmary," and "Chesterfield Royal Hospital." Subsequently, he participated in the specialized program for Laparoscopic Surgery and minimally invasive surgery of colorectal and anal diseases at the "Research Institute against Digestive Cancer" (IRCAD) and obtained a diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg. He has delivered presentations at international surgical conferences in the United Kingdom and the USA. He remains an active member of the Medical Council of England and a member of the American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, while periodically continuing to offer his services as a Specialist General Surgeon at the "Manchester Royal Infirmary" hospital in the United Kingdom.

Ο Καββουσανάκης Κωνσταντίνος είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Αθλητική Διατροφή και πολυετή εμπειρία στην εξατομικευμένη διατροφική καθοδήγηση.Η φιλοσοφία του βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ένα πρόγραμμα διατροφής πρέπει να προσαρμόζεται στον άνθρωπο και όχι ο άνθρωπος στο πρόγραμμα. Για τον λόγο αυτό, κάθε προσέγγιση σχεδιάζεται με βάση τις ανάγκες, την καθημερινότητα, τις διατροφικές προτιμήσεις και τους προσωπικούς στόχους του κάθε ατόμου. Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά απώλειας βάρους και διαχείρισης παχυσαρκίας, αθλητικής διατροφής, βελτίωσης σύστασης σώματος, μυϊκής ανάπτυξης και αθλητικής απόδοσης, καθώς και διατροφική υποστήριξη σε ειδικές καταστάσεις και διαφορετικά στάδια της ζωής. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη δημιουργία ρεαλιστικών και βιώσιμων διατροφικών συνηθειών, χωρίς ακραίους περιορισμούς και μη εφαρμόσιμα προγράμματα. Στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική κατανόηση των αναγκών κάθε ανθρώπου, η σταθερή πρόοδος και η διατήρηση των αποτελεσμάτων σε βάθος χρόνου. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται με εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, συνέπεια και συνεχή παρακολούθηση, με στόχο κάθε άνθρωπος να αποκτήσει ένα πρόγραμμα που μπορεί πραγματικά να εντάξει στη ζωή του.

Karyofylli Tamisoglou Ioanna is a Specialist in Internal Medicine maintaining private practices in Thessaloniki. She is actively involved in the management and treatment of patients with arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she is engaged in the full spectrum of infectious diseases. From 2010 to 2016, she studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Subsequently, from March 2017 to February 2018, she served as a rural doctor at the Regional Clinic of Aidipsos, Evia. Simultaneously, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace in the postgraduate program "Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics." From April 2018 to September 2018, she worked at the multi-clinic "Charalampos Vittorakis" in Platanias, Chania, and then from November 2018 until August 2023, she completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She has participated in numerous seminars and continuing education courses on arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, aiming to offer high-quality healthcare services. She collaborates with the private clinics "Euromedica General Clinic" and "Bioclinic Thessaloniki." Additionally, she participates in the Ministry of Health’s "Personal Doctor" program and is a contracted physician with EOPYY. She is a member of the medical network of Affidea diagnostic centers and cooperates with all private insurance companies. Finally, since April 2025, she has been an external associate of the 424 General Military Hospital in the lipid clinic, and since February 2024, she has joined the medical team of Elysium Medical Center, where she maintains an internal medicine practice.

Giourga Filanthi BSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. She has attended numerous seminars related to nutrition and has completed specializations in Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her goal is to provide personalized nutritional solutions, tailored to the needs, lifestyle, and objectives of each individual. She focuses on weight management, improving health in chronic conditions, supporting cases of eating disorders, as well as nutritional education across all age groups. She believes that nutrition is not merely a diet but a lifestyle that can bring balance, well-being, and long-term health. Her purpose is to support every individual with guidance, encouragement, and positive energy, enabling them to develop healthy habits that will accompany them throughout their lives.

Η Κοντιλιέρη Μαρί είναι Behavioral Change Coach, με εξειδίκευση στις τεχνικές NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Είναι κάτοχος των πιστοποιήσεων Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Certified NLP Practitioner και NLP Diploma από το International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA), ενώ παράλληλα είναι πιστοποιημένη Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) Practitioner, αξιοποιώντας σύγχρονες μεθόδους προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και αλλαγής συμπεριφορών.

Είναι φοιτήτρια του προγράμματος BSc (Hons) Psychology του University of East London, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχική ευεξία, την αυτογνωσία και την ανθρώπινη εξέλιξη. Παράλληλα, αρθρογραφεί σε θέματα ψυχολογίας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Μέσα από την προσέγγιση του Νευρογλωσσικού Προγραμματισμού (NLP), καθοδηγεί τους ανθρώπους να αναγνωρίσουν τι πραγματικά θέλουν, να αποκτήσουν μεγαλύτερη επίγνωση των σκέψεων, των συναισθημάτων και των συμπεριφορών τους και να αναπτύξουν νέους τρόπους σκέψης και δράσης που βρίσκονται σε συμφωνία με τις αξίες και τους στόχους τους.

Μέσα από πρακτικές ασκήσεις και βιωματικές τεχνικές, η διαδικασία εστιάζει στην αναγνώριση περιοριστικών μοτίβων, στην ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και στην εκπαίδευση νέων συμπεριφορών, που συμβάλλουν στη δημιουργία μιας πιο συνειδητής και ικανοποιητικής καθημερινότητας.

Παράλληλα, σχεδιάζει και υλοποιεί σεμινάρια, workshops και retreats προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, με στόχο τη δημιουργία βιωματικών εμπειριών που ενισχύουν την προσωπική εξέλιξη και την ανάπτυξη νέων δεξιοτήτων. Πιστεύει ότι η ουσιαστική αλλαγή ξεκινά όταν το άτομο αποκτήσει μεγαλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού του και αναλάβει ενεργό ρόλο στη δημιουργία της ζωής που επιθυμεί.

Από το 2013 έως σήμερα, δραστηριοποιείται παράλληλα ως Marketing & Communication Manager σε όμιλο επιχειρήσεων εστίασης και φιλοξενίας, αποκτώντας πολυετή εμπειρία στην επικοινωνία, την ηγεσία ομάδων και την επιχειρηματική ανάπτυξη.