Doctors for Kidney stones

Dr. Stauroulopoulos Aristeidis is a Nephrologist, Director of the Nephrology Institute of Athens Nephroexpert, and Director of the Pan Health Group. He manages patients from all over Athens as well as from the provinces, with clinics in Moschato, Agios Dimitrios, and Egaleo. He graduated top of his class from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has extensive experience in Nephrology both in Greece and abroad. He is recognized as a scientist with international activities, serving as an evaluator and member of health program funding committees of the European Union in Brussels. Additionally, he served as Consultant in the Nephrology and Transplantation Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and as a Nephrologist at Guy's Hospital, King's College, London, UK. He collaborates with the Chronic Hemodialysis Units Bionephros (Moschato), NEKAD (Agios Dimitrios), NEKAS (Sparta), and the Metropolitan Hospital (Faliro) and Vouyiouklakeio Hospital (Egaleo). He has a rich scientific portfolio with numerous distinctions, publications, and presentations both in Greece and internationally. In the clinics and units he directs, he addresses all nephrological issues, implements the most advanced hemodialysis methods, and pioneering techniques such as the use of lung ultrasound to assess patients' hydration status. He provides voluntary services at the Medical Clinics of the Municipality of Kallithea. Finally, Dr. Stauroulopoulos is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Nephrology, the European Society of Nephrology, and the International Osteoporosis Foundation, and has also served as Treasurer of the Hellenic Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Konandreas Andreas MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in the Zografou and Gerakas areas. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Bucharest in Romania. He completed his specialization in Urology at the Athens Anti-Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas" and additionally holds the Diploma of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He has served as Senior Registrar at the 1st Urology Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital, Registrar at the Urology Clinic of Iaso General, and subsequently as Urology Registrar at Metropolitan General Hospital for a total of 9 consecutive years, and currently remains an External Collaborator with these clinics. He is certified, following examinations, to perform ultrasound examinations in the clinic. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences in Greece and abroad. Lastly, Dr. Konandreas is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the European Association of Urology.

Pagkos Ioannis is a urologist-andrologist surgeon who maintains two private clinics in the center of Thessaloniki and in Chalastra, respectively. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and initially specialized at the 2nd University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. GENNIMATAS" and subsequently at the 1st University Urological Clinic of the same hospital. The physician has extensive experience in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive urology. His involvement with patients suffering from urinary tract lithiasis and the full spectrum of prostate diseases has been continuous and substantial, offering the ideal solution for their problems by applying the most modern and bloodless methods of endourology. At the same time, he has experience in andrology and infertility. His clinic offers the capability to perform shockwave therapy for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction. This is a pioneering next-generation method with excellent results. He serves as a scientific collaborator and urologic surgeon at the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki and the General Clinic of the Euromedica Group. Additionally, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to the publication of many scientific articles at both Greek and European levels. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the Urological Association of Northern Greece.

Livanios Anastasios - Menclinic is a Urologist - Andrologist and founder of the private MenClinic in Cholargos. He holds a Doctorate from the Cluj-Napoca University of Medicine and is a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. He has performed hundreds of specialized surgeries in Prosthetic Urology as well as numerous Classic Urology procedures. He is a regular member of the Hellenic Urological Association and related subspecialties. He is a scientific collaborator and physician at the Athens Clinic and the Euroclinic of Athens. In 2015, he founded MenClinic, the Andrological Clinic specializing in men's sexual health issues, attracting patients from all over Greece and abroad. He was admitted to Medical School in 1989 and graduated in 1995 with honors. He served his military duty in Lemnos and completed rural service as a general practitioner at the Peripheral Clinic of Pefkochori (Chalkidiki). He trained in General Surgery at the Polyclinic General Hospital for one year. Subsequently, he continued his specialty in Urology for four years at the same hospital. He also trained: at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Elena Venizelou Hospital for six months and at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Agios Savvas Hospital for six months. He obtained his Urology specialty in 2005. He has participated in numerous seminars and training courses abroad in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria, focusing on Reconstructive Urology (Andrology, Infertility, and Gynecological Urology).

Laskaridis Leonidas is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist with clinics in Thessaloniki and Polykastro, Kilkis. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his urology residency at the 1st Urological Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." He underwent further training for one year at the USHM Wythenshawe University Hospital in Manchester, England, focusing on prostate diseases and the management of urinary tract lithiasis using laser technology. He served as a Scientific Collaborator for two years at the Multiple Sclerosis Center (M/S center) of the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital AHEPA. He specialized in ultrasonographic study of the urinary tract at the General Hospital "Hippocratio" of Thessaloniki and in urodynamic evaluation at the Bristol Urological Institute and the International Continence Society (ICS). Additionally, he holds certification in specialized spermogram analysis from ESHRE. He has 14 publications in international journals and actively participates in international and national urological conferences. Finally, the doctor is a member of several medical associations and scientific societies.

Kalogeropoulos Petros MD, PhDc is a Nephrologist with private practices in Chalandri and Argos. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is a doctoral candidate, with a dissertation titled "The effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors on renal function in patients with primary glomerular diseases in remission" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During his specialty training, he was trained in all areas of Nephrology (clinical nephrology, glomerular diseases, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, routine outpatient clinics for chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, and follow-up of recent transplant patients), in the placement of central venous catheters under ultrasound guidance, in performing native kidney and renal graft biopsies, in urine sediment analysis, and in renal ultrasound imaging. Since December 2025, he has been practicing as a Nephrologist at M.C.A. “IKA”. Concurrently, he worked from June 2021 to November 2025 as a Nephrologist at M.C.A. “Polyxenia Renal” and from 2022 to 2024 as an Academic Fellow at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens within the Nephrology Unit of the 2nd Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic at the General University Hospital "Attikon", engaging in clinical, teaching, and research activities. He has attended numerous Greek and international conferences, having also participated as a speaker. Finally, he has numerous publications in international journals and serves as a reviewer for Clinical Kidney Journal and Cureus.

Stelios Xintzoglou MD, FEBU is a Urologist - DaVinci Robotic Surgeon specializing in prostate, bladder, and kidney surgery. He is fellowship trained at the largest Uro-Oncology centers in the United Kingdom over a decade. For the past 4 years, he worked as an NHS Consultant (Director level) before returning to Greece. He has performed and participated in more than one thousand robotic surgeries with a concurrent specialized clinical interest in General Urology, Prostate Hyperplasia, and Lithiasis. He has served as a Robotic Surgery trainer for fellow urologists as well as nursing staff. 

Specifically, he specialized at the University College London Hospital (UCLH), ranked 7th among the Best Specialized Urology Hospitals worldwide for 2023 and 2024 according to Newsweek magazine. He also trained at Royal Surrey Hospital, one of the leading robotic pelvic urology centers with the highest case volume in the UK, where he also worked as a Consultant. Additional clinical experience was acquired in Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Lincoln. 

He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed his specialty training at Hippokration Hospital of Thessaloniki in 2014 before relocating to the United Kingdom. In the same year, he obtained the European Board of Urology certification (Fellow of the European Board of Urology, FEBU). 

Mpafas Dimitrios is a Nephrologist and Consultant at the Nephrology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center as well as at the clinics of the group. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate in Medicine at the same institution. The physician specializes in conditions such as renal failure or nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), managing patients undergoing hemodialysis or kidney transplantation, regulating electrolytes or hypertension, and balancing the body's fluids. Additionally, he provides high-level services in the placement of central hemodialysis catheters using ultrasound guidance. Finally, he is involved in the full spectrum of clinical nephrology and continuously updates his knowledge by attending conferences related to his specialty.

Pisiotis Nikolaos is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist with private clinics in Vyronas and Oropos. He holds a Doctorate from the "Otto von Guericke" University Magdeburg, Germany, and graduated from the Medical School of the same University. The physician specialized in oncological urology, endoscopic urology, and laparoscopic-robotic surgery. He is a former Senior Consultant at the General State Hospital Olvenstedt in Magdeburg, Germany, and a Collaborator of the "Athens Medical Center," the "White Cross Athens," and the "Doctors' Hospital" Clinic. His private clinics offer ultrasound, uroflowmetry, cystoscopy, and prostate biopsies. The physician addresses issues of male infertility and erectile dysfunction, as well as urinary tract lithiasis (extracorporeal lithotripsy / percutaneous lithotripsy / endoscopic removal / robot-assisted stone removal) and urinary incontinence (men - women).

Dr. Petsas Konstantinos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (grade: Very Good) and graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps in 2007. The doctor has many years of experience and offers a wide range of services, including fertility assessment, prostate examination, urethrocystoscopy, uroflowmetry, comprehensive urological evaluation, kidney ultrasound, bladder ultrasound, and transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, covering the entire spectrum of urological conditions, both oncological and non-oncological. Additionally, he is an affiliated physician at hospitals and clinics in Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and a fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU - Fellow of European Board of Urology - Brussels).

Poulios Euaggelos is a Urologist Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a Medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), a postgraduate diploma in research methodology in medicine and health sciences, and a PhD from A.U.Th. As part of his specialization, he trained at the General Hospital of Trikala and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas," and served as a Scientific Associate at the 1st University Urology Clinic of A.U.Th. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise and focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each patient he treats.

Dr. Kolvatzis Merkourios is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains his private practice in Veria. He holds a two-year postgraduate degree titled "Clinical and Surgical Anatomy (Applied Anatomy)" from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He received further training in Endourology, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Laser Surgery for Lithiasis and Prostate at the Urological Clinic of Hospital Tenon in Paris, and has specialized in Robotic Surgery at the world-renowned “St Antonius Krankenhaus” center in Germany, where he simultaneously obtained the European Certification in Laparoscopic Surgery after examinations. Dr. Kolvatzis Merkourios is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator of the Second University Urological Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at Papageorgiou General Hospital and has numerous free communications presented at international conferences in Europe and America.

Theofilou Theodoros is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He holds a Medical Degree from Moscow University and specialized in Urology at the General Hospital of Heraklion Crete "Venizeleio" and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". The physician has served as an external collaborator at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and specializes in Oncologic Urology, Endoscopic Urology, Andrology, and Infertility. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Konomi Markella MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds the title of FEBU (Fellow of European Board of Urology) and has specialized in urology at the 2nd University Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio". Furthermore, Dr. Markella has extensive experience in urodynamic testing, urinary tract lithiasis, urinary incontinence, and andrological disorders, as well as diseases of the kidneys/ureters, bladder, and prostate (hyperplasia/prostate cancer). At her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, including kidney ultrasound, phimosis treatment, and cystoscopy. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Urological Society.

Gorgoraptis Petros MD, FEBU, is a Urological Surgeon-Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. The physician specializes in issues of Infertility. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Crete and began his specialization in Urology at Venizeleio Hospital of Heraklion. He continued his specialization at the University Hospital of Heraklion and completed his training at Hippocrates Hospital of Athens, where he obtained his Urology Specialty title. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Urological Associations and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology. During his career, he has served as an Associate Consultant at General Hospital Erythros, where he gained valuable surgical experience in Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Urology and organized the Andrology and Infertility clinic. He has participated in international, European, and national conferences and has publications in scientific journals. Finally, minor surgical procedures are performed at the clinic.

Georgios Katsagounos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Melissia. He holds a Medical Degree from the University G. D'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara in Italy and specialized in Urology at the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) and holds the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. Since 2018, he has worked as a Consultant at the 3rd Urological Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. Finally, the doctor specializes in urinary tract lithiasis, prostate diseases, and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURis).

Thamnopoulos Xaralampos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains private practices in the center and in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace with further training in Laparoscopic - Robotic Urology in France and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) following examinations. He specialized in Urology at the General Prefectural Hospital of Katerini and at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," where he also served as Consultant. He has also served as Consultant in the Urology Clinic of the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" (2009). He has an extensive body of work, with presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the Urological Association of Northern Greece, the European Association of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the British Medical Association.

Dr. Zarakovitis Ioannis FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in the Zografou area since 2001. He is a valedictorian Doctorate holder and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He began his training in Urology at the 2nd Pediatric Surgery Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," continued at the University Urology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras, and completed it at the Urology Clinic of Guy’s Hospital in London. He holds the European Board of Urology Diploma (FEBU) and the Greek urology specialty title, which he obtained after excelling in examinations. Currently, he is an exclusive collaborator of the Athens Bioclinic and the extracorporeal lithotripsy department of the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. Throughout his career, he has also taught medical students for several years at the Universities of Patras and Thessaly. Additionally, he has served as a Consultant in the Urology Clinics of the University Hospital of Thessaly and the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio." In his practice, with the support of modern equipment, he performs comprehensive examination and imaging of the genitourinary system, measurement of urine flow velocity, bladder catheterization, urethral dilations, and urethral stricture incisions. His exceptional theoretical training, ongoing medical education in the field of urology, and genuine interest in the patient ensure the provision of personalized services across a wide range of urological conditions.