Vascular surgeons - Angiologists with experience in Phlebitis and varicose veins

Ms. Kitsou Xristina is a Vascular Surgeon - Endocrine Surgeon and maintains her practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Venous Surgery and Endocrine Surgery. Venous surgery for lower limb venous insufficiency concerns varicose veins and can be treated conservatively (sclerotherapy injections, Foam, and non-invasive Laser) as well as surgically (Laser, RF). The common feature of all conservative methods is that the patient continues their normal activities while undergoing treatment, whereas surgical methods require the patient to refrain from work for 1 to 2 days and typically involve a 24-hour hospital stay. Endocrine surgery concerns the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Surgical intervention is performed only upon indications set by the Endocrinologist and with the consent of the Surgeon. The incision made is small and analgesics are not required during the usually one-day hospitalization. In this case, the patient will need to abstain from work for 1 to 2 days.

Dr. Melas Mixail is a Vascular Surgeon with private practices in Piraeus and Agia Paraskevi, while also evaluating patients at the Medical Center of Peristeri and the Bioclinic of Athens. He holds a postgraduate degree in Endovascular Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor specializes in endovascular arterial surgery, endovascular venous surgery, classical surgery, and telangiectasias, including the restoration of arterial stenoses, carotid arteries, venous insufficiency (phlebitis), as well as the placement of permanent catheters for hemodialysis and fistulas with remarkable outcomes. Additionally, the doctor has significant experience in the treatment of phlebitis, varicose veins, carotid stenosis, aneurysms - stents, peripheral arterial disease, diabetic ulcers (diabetic foot), vascular ultrasound, laser applications, classical and endoluminal vascular surgery, and grafts in patients with kidney disease. It is noteworthy that the doctor has served as an attending physician at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, he is a collaborator of the Bioclinic of Athens and has undergone further training in major hospitals abroad as well as clinics in Athens and Piraeus.

Lampretsas Konstantinos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery in hospitals in Germany. Specifically, at Marien - Hospital Bochum in Wattenscheid, Germany, he served as Deputy Director and concurrently completed his specialization in Angiology. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is a Vascular Surgeon at the Medical Diavalkaniko of Thessaloniki, while in the past he served for several years as Director of Vascular Surgery at Klinik Am Europäischen Hof in Heidelberg. Finally, possessing significant experience both in Greece and Germany, he participates in the presidium and as a speaker at numerous international and Greek conferences, while at his private practice he provides specialized Vascular Surgery - Angiology services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Alivizatos Vasileios MD, PhD is a general surgeon, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and former Coordinating Director of the Surgical Clinic at the General Hospital of Patras "Saint Andrew," where he served for a total of 36 years as a specialized surgeon. During his career, he received advanced training in liver-biliary-pancreatic surgery in Bern, Switzerland; new hernia repair techniques in Mechelen, Belgium; and Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral, Enteral) in Manchester, United Kingdom. He has attended numerous advanced training seminars in the USA and has participated in 139 medical conferences (74 in Greece, 65 abroad, mainly Europe, USA, Asia), presenting scientific clinical studies as well as delivering lectures and talks upon invitation by medical societies. Furthermore, he has 124 publications of clinical studies in Greek and international medical journals and books, with 4 of his published studies in international medical journals cited 119 times in studies by foreign authors (citation index). He has extensive experience in surgical procedures of minor and moderate severity (hernias, pilonidal cyst, lipomas, biliary diseases, anal conditions, etc.), as well as major surgeries (benign and malignant diseases of the stomach, small and large intestine, kidney, uterus, ovaries) and benign and malignant diseases of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, pancreaticoduodenectomies Whipple). Currently, he practices in the private sector, covering the full spectrum of general surgery as well as Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral and Enteral, gastrostomies, enterostomies) for patients with chronic conditions who are unable to be fed orally.

Dr. Syrianos Kaxlan is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Kozani where he offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services. He provides specialized surgical solutions for various conditions. His approach focuses on patient-centered care, ensuring that the patient receives the best possible treatment and support throughout the surgical process.

Dimopoulos Xristos is the Consultant of the 3rd Vascular Surgery Department at the Athens Medical Center, while also maintaining a private practice as a Vascular Surgeon / Angiologist in Kolonaki and downtown Tripoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens as well as from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He is a certified specialized user of vascular ultrasound and has participated as a speaker at international Vascular Surgery conferences. He specialized in the full spectrum of Vascular Surgery & Angiology at the University Clinic of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany (Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf, Germany). After obtaining his specialty, he underwent further training in Minimally Invasive Endovascular Surgery at the internationally recognized Aorta & Peripheral Artery Disease center at the University Clinic of Hamburg, Germany (Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Germany) under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Eike Sebastian Debus.

Makris Sotirios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains his private practice in Ilion. Following the completion of his specialty training, he served from 2008 to 2012 as a vascular surgery registrar at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, having performed a large number of limb revascularization procedures following injuries, as well as vascular surgical operations utilizing modern endovascular techniques. He holds an international postgraduate degree from Bicocca University Milan, specializing in contemporary endovascular techniques in Vascular Surgery. He underwent training in the use of vascular ultrasounds (vascular triplex) at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens and is certified by the Ministry of Health for their application in insured patients. He received further training in microsurgery and its applications in vascular surgery, specifically in vascular injuries due to trauma and sports injuries. He has participated in numerous vascular injury surgeries and limb revascularizations following partial or complete vessel transection. He has also completed advanced training in vascular surgery clinics in Germany and the Netherlands. He has participated in and presented scientific studies at conferences both in Greece and internationally, and has a significant body of written work with numerous publications in Greek and international scientific journals. He is currently pursuing a doctoral thesis at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens.

Panagiotis Roukanas is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains his private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the inter-university postgraduate training program in "Endovascular Techniques" from the same University in collaboration with the University of Bicocca in Milan. He completed his military service as a Unit Physician and worked as a rural doctor at Zakynthos Hospital. He specialized in Thoracic Surgery at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" and in Cardiac Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Additionally, he trained in General Surgery at the Attica General Hospital KAT and in Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." He is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous diseases using the most advanced methods, as well as in the treatment of diabetic foot and lymphedema. As part of his specialization, he participated in research programs in the field of Angiogenesis and the treatment of deep Venous Thrombosis. His scientific activity includes presentations at Greek and international conferences and publications in scientific journals. Since 2011, he has also been an affiliated physician at the BioClinic of Athens.

Eleutheriou Georgios MD, PhD is a Doctor of Medicine from Athens and the Director of Vascular Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital in Piraeus. He practices as a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private clinic in Athens and concurrently examines and operates on patients at Metropolitan Hospital in Piraeus. The physician completed additional training in Europe and America, gaining extensive experience in all modern endovascular techniques in Vascular Surgery, as well as contemporary methods for treating varicose veins of the lower limbs and all forms of venous diseases, painlessly and effectively, using both Laser and RF, avoiding surgical incisions and general anesthesia. In 2002, he began working as an attending physician at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and subsequently took responsibility for the vascular surgery department of the 7th IKA Hospital. In 2005, he was appointed Deputy Director of Metropolitan Hospital in Athens and since 2016 holds the title of Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at the same hospital. He provides reliable treatments for vascular problems in a fully equipped clinic with highly trained staff. His aim is the detailed diagnosis and management of all forms of venous disease, always relying on evidence-based treatment methods, applying state-of-the-art techniques to make treatment simpler, painless, and safer.

Doundoulakis Konstantinos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Vascular Surgery under the Medical Association of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He trained as a General Surgery Surgeon at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, and specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at Ludmillenstift Krankenhaus Meppen. He has worked as a Vascular Surgeon at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of Elisabeth Krankenhaus Essen, as a consultant in the Second Vascular Surgery Clinic at Uniklinik Magdeburg, and in the First Vascular Surgery Clinic at Klinikum Brandenburg an der Havel. From 2020 to 2024, he served as a Consultant in the First Vascular Surgery Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, where he currently holds the position of Deputy Director. Finally, in his practice, he manages cases across the full spectrum of vascular surgery and angiological conditions, with noted expertise in endovascular vein surgery, nephropathy fistulas, and arterial diseases.

Gkogkos Spyros is a General Surgeon and Senior Consultant A’ ESY at the General Hospital of Attica Sismanogleio in the 2nd Surgical Clinic and maintains a private practice in Kato Patisia. In his general surgery clinic, every patient has the opportunity to receive information about a wide range of surgical conditions. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. The doctor performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and all types of surgeries, as well as pressure ulcer debridement at patients’ homes. He has extensive surgical experience, having successfully performed over 3000 operations to date. His private practice offers the possibility of performing minor procedures, bloodlessly and under local anesthesia, such as skin tumors and cysts, skin nevi, biopsies, ingrown toenails, and telangiectasias. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Surgical Society and collaborates with all private insurance companies.

Dr. Axilleas Dr Toursidis MD, MSc is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist - Phlebologist and maintains a private practice in Limassol. He holds a postgraduate degree in Endovascular Techniques from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Milan, while he graduated from the State Medical Academy of Stavropol. He completed his residency in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Nicosia General Hospital in Cyprus. Additionally, he specialized in Vascular Surgery and Angiology, having trained at the University Clinic of General and Endoscopic Surgery at the Regional Hospital of Stavropol, Russia. Currently, he works in the private sector with a special focus on the treatment of varicose veins (Endovenous vein ablation using laser, radiofrequency, glue, and sclerotherapy with or without foam), Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease of the lower limbs, Carotid Disease, as well as the latest methods for managing pelvic congestion syndrome and Emergency Vascular Surgery. Finally, it is noteworthy that he is a member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the Cyprus Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Perrakis Euaggelos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He collaborates with various private healthcare facilities in Athens, such as the Athens Medical Center, and was the first to introduce the technique of complete mesocolic excision (CME) for the surgical treatment of colon cancer in Greece. He has taught at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany and has worked for over 10 years in major surgical centers in Germany. Additionally, he developed his own techniques for the repair of inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and Spigelian hernias, which have been accepted by the European and global surgical communities. In his private practice, he provides high-level services in laparoscopic surgery, oncological surgery, and hernia repair surgery, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the colon and digestive system, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, endocrine glands, and adrenal glands. He has a significant scientific contribution, with publications and presentations at medical conferences, as well as authorship of books for medical professionals and the general public.

Dr. Tsoutsas Ioannis A is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Vrilissia. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Rome (La Sapienza - Roma) and additional training in Vascular Ultrasound Imaging as well as Endovascular Surgery at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has worked as a Resident and Specialist Vascular Surgeon at the Attikon General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio" and currently serves as the Scientific Director of the Vascular Surgery Department at the "IASO" group. Furthermore, he possesses extensive experience in General Surgery from the Athens Polyclinic and the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos," in Vascular Surgery from the Attikon General Hospital "Sismanoglio," and in Thoracic Surgery from the Athens General Hospital Hippocrates. He is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Medical Association of Livadia, the British Medical Association (NHS), the Hellenic Vascular Surgery Society (HVS), and the European Society of Vascular Surgeons (ESVS).

Vakalopoulos Paulos MD, MSc is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, former Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, and Director of the 2nd Vascular Surgery Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. He is a graduate of Military Medicine (SSAS), which trains Medical Officers of the Armed Forces who simultaneously attend the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. This dual qualification was achieved with considerable effort, while his continuous education and many years of experience, both at the Naval Hospital of Athens and other units of the Navy, as well as in the private sector, have entrusted him with duties and responsibilities requiring expert knowledge of modern medical technology and decisiveness in daily patient care. His pursuit of advancement in medical science and technology was fulfilled through his postgraduate training in Endovascular Vascular Surgery and Vascular Triplex at Imelda Hospital in Bonheiden, Belgium (2005). Numerous cases employing pioneering methods formed his daily training under the guidance of the Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic, Patrick Peeters. The determination of his mentor translated into trust for the trainee, resulting in a more comprehensive and effective education. His expertise in Vascular Ultrasound led him to attain a Master’s degree (2016) from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, completed with distinction ("Excellent"). Ongoing education in new interventional methods using the latest and advanced innovative materials propelled him to earn a Master’s degree (2012) from the Medical School of the University of Athens, completed with distinction ("Excellent"). In the aforementioned Intergovernmental Postgraduate Program "Endovascular Techniques," he is an invited Professor, presenting the latest developments from clinical studies and interesting cases related to the Endovascular repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.