Health professionals for Pedobarography (foot scan)

Santas Rigas MD, MSc, FASM is an Orthopedic Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2012. He graduated from the 2nd High School of Thessaloniki and completed his medical studies abroad, obtaining his specialty title with distinction in 2012 at hospital institutions both domestically and internationally. Subsequently, he specialized in trauma surgery at trauma centers abroad in Davos, Switzerland; Strasbourg, France; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He completed an arthroscopic fellowship under the auspices of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) in shoulder and knee. He is a certified surgeon in adult reconstructive surgery (total arthroplasties) using minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. To date, he collaborates with the private clinics "Agios Loukas" and Bioclinic Thessaloniki, having performed numerous emergency and elective surgical procedures, and has clinically examined thousands of patients in outpatient clinics, both privately insured and uninsured. He possesses extensive experience in adult reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and orthopedic traumatology, providing specialized services with minimally invasive techniques and biological therapies, following the most advanced contemporary orthopedic methods. Finally, Dr. Rigas is an active member of the AO Foundation Global Trauma Society, the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, the Northern Greece Arthroscopy Society, and the Orthopedic Trauma Society of Macedonia-Thrace.

Kyriaki Sapalidou is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with extensive experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, neurological conditions, and chronic pain. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (EEFIAP) as well as the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, recognized by the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes).

She has been practicing as a physiatrist since 2003, working as a private practitioner in her clinic in Peristeri, where she is the scientific head of the physiotherapy department. Additionally, she performs medical acupuncture, having been trained and certified by the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART).

She has served as the scientific director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in major private healthcare facilities, such as Metropolitan General and the "White Cross" Clinic, while also gaining valuable experience in the public sector through training at prominent hospitals including the Athens General Hospital “Evangelismos” - Polyclinic, the Attikon University Hospital “Sismanogleio,” and the Attikon University Hospital KAT.

In pursuit of ongoing professional development, she has attended over 30 advanced seminars and training programs both in Greece and abroad and has published numerous scientific studies, actively contributing to research and the scientific community within her field.

Roussis Ksenofon MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Bologna in Italy and completed his doctoral thesis in Sports Medicine. He specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and at the 1st IKA Therapeutic Center (Papadimitriou). Additionally, his expertise in both conservative and surgical treatment of sports injuries, particularly those concerning the knee, along with extensive professional experience in recognized hospitals and sports clubs, enables him to manage a wide range of cases. Specifically, he possesses valuable professional experience as a Sports Medicine Physician for numerous football teams and as a Lecturer at football coaching schools, teaching Sports Medicine, Anatomy, and Dietetics. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that he served as an official physician at the Athens and South Korea Olympic Games, as well as the Pre-Olympic Games in Australia. Finally, Dr. Roussis is the President of the Sports Medicine Association of Sports Physicians, a member of the Hellenic Sports Medicine Society, and the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations, actively participating in conferences held both in Greece and abroad.

Mpotsis Stamatios-Rafail is a Podiatrist and operates the Healthy Step center in Rhodes. He has completed his studies at the Academy of Podiatrists of Greece. As part of his studies, he underwent a six-month internship in the diabetic foot department at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". At the podiatry center, sessions are conducted concerning diabetic foot, nail dystrophies, calluses, hyperkeratosis, fungal infections, warts, and pedobarography. Finally, he is a member of the Podiatrists Association of Greece.

Η Καπαθανασιάδου Φλώρα είναι Ποδολόγος / Ποδίατρος και διατηρεί Κέντρο Ποδολογίας στον Άλιμο. Κατέχει εξειδικευμένες σπουδές και διαρκή παρουσία σε συνέδρια. Είναι μια επαγγελματίας υγείας αφοσιωμένη στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία παθολογικών καταστάσεων που προσβάλλουν τον άκρο πόδα. Η έμφαση στα πρωτόκολλα ασφαλείας, η επιμέλεια στον σχεδιασμό των θεραπειών και η αφοσίωση στην κλινική πράξη σε συνάρτηση με την πολυετή εμπειρία, συντελούν στο πλήθος επιτυχημένων παρεμβάσεων ακόμη και σε ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικά ποδολογικά περιστατικά. Το σταθερό της όραμα για τη βελτίωση της κινητικότητας, την αναβάθμιση της καθημερινότητας και της ποιότητας ζωής παραμένει η ισχυρή δέσμευσή της.

Ntatsis Pantelis is a Podiatrist with extensive experience in his field and operates a private podiatric clinic in Kolonaki. Utilizing the most advanced methods and techniques, he treats all lower limb conditions painlessly with sterilized instruments, strictly adhering to hygiene protocols. It is the most successful and well-known podiatric therapy center operating for decades in Kolonaki. At the podiatric therapy center, foot care is therapeutic, advisory, and preventive. Care begins with disinfection as required by hygiene standards, the use of sterilized instruments, and appropriate dressings.

Dr. Papathanasiou Athanasios is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Pediatric Orthopedist, maintaining private clinics in the center of Thessaloniki and in Evosmos. He graduated from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine. Dr. Papathanasiou specialized in General Surgery and subsequently in Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology and Pediatric Orthopedics at the hospitals of Florina, Serres, and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” He is a member of O.T.E.MA.TH (Orthopedic & Traumatology Society of Macedonia-Thrace) as well as the H.S.O.T. (Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology). Beyond his private clinics, he served as a scientific collaborator in the Orthopedic Department of Naousa Hospital and is the official Orthopedic physician for the Thessaloniki sports clubs “Aias Evosmos,” “Deka,” “Gefyra,” “Dimokritos,” and “Odysseas Kordeliou.” He manages a wide range of cases across the full spectrum of his specialty and has performed a significant number of surgical procedures.