Urologists - Andrologists for Prostate examination in Neo Psychiko

Ο Καραναστάσης Δημήτριος,MD, MSc, FEBU, PhDr είναι Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος και Ανδρολόγος, με πολυετή εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα ουρολογικών και ανδρολογικών παθήσεων. Σήμερα, κατέχει τη θέση του Διευθυντή της Ουρολογικής Κλινικής στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Ψυχικού και είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής Ουρολογικής Εταιρίας καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρίας Σεξουαλικής Ιατρικής (ESSM).

Η επιστημονική του εμπειρία καλύπτει τόσο τις ουρολογικές παθήσεις, όπως ο προστάτης, η προστατίτιδα, η καλοήθης υπερπλασία προστάτη και η ακράτεια ούρων, όσο και τον τομέα της ανδρολογίας, με την αντιμετώπιση της κάμψης πέους, της κιρσοκήλης, της στυτικής δυσλειτουργίας και της ανδρικής υπογονιμότητας. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική ογκολογία του ουροποιητικού συστήματος, όπως ο καρκίνος του προστάτη και της ουροδόχου κύστης, καθώς και στη γυναικολογική ουρολογία, περιλαμβάνοντας τη γυναικεία ακράτεια ούρων και την αποκατάσταση πρόπτωσης πυελικού εδάφους.

Στην επιστημονική του πορεία, έχει διατελέσει Πρόεδρος του Επιστημονικού Συμβουλίου και Διευθυντής Ιατρικής Υπηρεσίας στο Γ.Ν.Αθηνών «ΕΛΠΙΣ», ενώ υπήρξε συντονιστής διευθυντής του Ουρολογικού Τμήματος και επιμελητής Α΄ και Β΄ Ουρολογικής Κλινικής από το 1982 έως το 2018.

Η εκπαίδευση και η εξειδίκευση του περιλαμβάνει πτυχίο Ιατρικής από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (1976), ειδικότητα Ουρολογίας (1983), διδακτορική διατριβή (1989), MSc στην Πνευμονική Υπέρταση, καθώς και διεθνή μετεκπαίδευση σε κορυφαία νοσοκομεία του Λονδίνου και της Γερμανίας σε επανορθωτική χειρουργική, γυναικολογική ουρολογία και χειρουργική ογκολογία. Είναι κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Διπλώματος Ουρολογίας (FEBU) και διαθέτει επίσης Master στην Αισθητική Ιατρική και Διπλώματα Ιατρικού Βελονισμού.Ο ιατρός έχει συμβάλλει σημαντικά στην επιστημονική κοινότητα με τρία εξειδικευμένα ουρολογικά συγγράμματα, πάνω από 220 επιστημονικές ανακοινώσεις και δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια, καθώς και με διεθνή βραβεία για την επιστημονική του δραστηριότητα.

Στόχος του είναι να παρέχει στους ασθενείς σαφή, επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη ενημέρωση και εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα, ιδίως σε μια εποχή όπου η διαδικτυακή πληροφόρηση συχνά οδηγεί σε παρανοήσεις ή λανθασμένα συμπεράσματα. Η φιλοσοφία του επικεντρώνεται στην ουσιαστική επικοινωνία με τον ασθενή, στην ακριβή διάγνωση και στη βέλτιστη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση, συνδυάζοντας την επιστημονική τεχνογνωσία με τη σύγχρονη χειρουργική και την ανθρωποκεντρική φροντίδα.

Dr. Mertziotis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi, Cholargos, and Neo Psychiko. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens on the topic "Investigation of Urological and Sexual Disorders in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis." He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the University of Modena, Italy, and specialized in Urology as a fellow of the Hellenic Urological Association, training at various hospitals in the United Kingdom with a focus on urinary incontinence urodynamics, urethroplasty, and reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Additionally, he specialized in laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Strasbourg, France. He has been awarded by the Urological Association for an innovative urethroplasty technique and has presented his work on innovative laser focal therapy for prostate cancer in the Netherlands, Japan, Washington, and Los Angeles. Concurrently, he has been the Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General since 2014, possessing extensive clinical experience from his work at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Athens Bioclinic, "Mitera" Hospital, among others, having successfully performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. He has introduced new techniques both in Greece and internationally. Lastly, he has presented and participated in 80 international and Greek studies and numerous conferences as a speaker and is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, the British Association of Urology, the Board of the Urodynamics, Incontinence and Female Urology Committee of the Hellenic Urological Association. He is the President of the Hellenic Society of Focal Therapy as well as the President of the Society of Preventive Medicine and Primary Care.

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).

Tzelepis Vasileios is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains private practices in Kato Patissia and Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical Department of the Military School of Corps Officers and specialized in Urology at the 2nd Urological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is a Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Endourology and Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy at the 2nd Urological Clinic of the same university. Alongside his private practice, he serves as Deputy Director at the Urological Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and previously held the position of Consultant at the Urological Clinic of the 417 Military Fund Medical Institution and at the Urological Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He has presented 47 scientific papers at Greek conferences, delivered 10 lectures, and authored 4 scientific books. Finally, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the European Association of Urology.

Dr. Lattas Georgios is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Cholargos. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in urology at Hippocrates General Hospital of Athens. He has received further training in Urinary Tract Ultrasound at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and in Endoscopic Interventional Urology and Robotic Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital. He has served as a scientific collaborator at the Urology Clinic of Amalia Fleming Hospital and has worked for several years as a Consultant in the Urology Department of BioClinica Athens. To date, he is a Surgeon - Scientific Collaborator at IASO General. He continuously participates as a volunteer physician in the Municipal Healthcare Centers of the Municipality of Papagou - Cholargos and has organized and delivered numerous educational lectures for the general public on topics related to health and prevention. Finally, Dr. Lattas is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the Endourological Society.

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).

Roumpesis Panagiotis is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist, Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital, and maintains private practices in Glyfada & Kalyvia. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in urinary tract lithiasis, prostate diseases, and laparoscopic - robotic surgery. The doctor manages the entire spectrum of urological and andrological conditions and has particular expertise in the application of the most advanced surgical techniques such as: 1) robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system for prostate and kidney cancer, 2) TURis transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 3) HOLEP (laser enucleation of the prostate) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 4) the REZUM endoscopic technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5) performing FUSION prostate biopsy, 6) flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for kidney and ureteral stones, 7) implantation of penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, 8) microsurgical technique for the treatment of varicocele, 9) laser circumcision, and 10) testicular biopsy using the microTESE method for the treatment of male infertility.

Sinos Polyxronis is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi, while also serving as a Scientific Collaborator - PhD holder at the European University Cyprus and as Consultant of the Urology Clinic at Mediteranneo Hospital. He obtained his Urology specialty title at the Red Cross Hospital "Korgialeneio - Benakeio". He possesses significant experience in the new endoscopic techniques concerning the prostate and the urinary bladder and has managed numerous cases of urinary tract lithiasis by applying minimally invasive lithotripsy techniques. He is an active member of the Hellenic and European Urological Associations and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, Dr. Sinos has presented dozens of papers at Greek and international conferences.

Konstantakis Emmanouil is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Melissia. He holds a degree in Medicine from the School of Health Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace. He completed his rural medical service in Erythres and subsequently chose to specialize in Urology at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio" - Patision Agia Olga. He then received training in urinary system ultrasonography at the Athens Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas." Finally, the doctor holds the "European Board of Urology" diploma and has participated in numerous seminars on urology, aiming at continuous professional development in his field of specialization.

Andreas Petrolekas is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds certification from the European Board of Urology and is specialized in internationally recognized clinics and in vitro fertilization centers in Paris, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for managing prostate hyperplasia (prostate vaporization with TURis and laser), malignancies of the urinary system (laparoscopic treatment of kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors), lithiasis (flexible ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence. He possesses remarkable experience, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as Errikos Dynan Hospital, the Medical Center Group, Euroclinic Athens, as well as hospitals in Paris where he completed advanced training in internationally recognized clinics.

Eleutherios Xatzidarellis MD, PhD, FEBU is a Urologic Surgeon – Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a Doctorate with honors from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a diploma holder of the European Board of Urology. He trained in Surgical Urology at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanogleio" and subsequently, with a fellowship from the European Association of Urology, received further training in Andrology and Reconstructive Urological Surgery at University College Hospital, London. Additionally, he completed advanced training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in a salaried position (Senior Clinical Fellow) at Lister Hospital (Robotic Centre of Hertfordshire). His research work includes 20 publications in recognized international peer-reviewed journals and Greek periodicals, as well as 31 scientific presentations at international and national conferences. He also serves as a consultant to the editorial boards of both international and Greek urology journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, the United Kingdom Medical Association, and the European Robotic Urology Society.

Psyllias Konstantinos is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Currently, he is a salaried collaborator of the 2nd Urological Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and an external associate of the Therapies Clinic and Bioclinic. He also participates in numerous conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in his field. In his private practice, he provides specialized services and treats conditions across the entire spectrum of urology and andrology.

Markos Kapiris is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Urology at the Military Fund Nursing Institution. He also received additional training in General Surgery at the 7th IKA Hospital. He has served as an Assistant Urologist at the Elefsina Thriassio General Hospital and the Military Fund Nursing Institution, gaining extensive experience in clinical duties, surgeries, and on-call shifts throughout his career, acquiring valuable knowledge for the specialized services he currently provides at his practice. Since June 2013, he has been employed as a salaried physician at the Athens Medical Center, a member of the "Center for Minimally Invasive Robotic-Laparoscopic Urological Surgery" led by Dr. Georgios Kyriakou. He works as the clinical head of the team, with daily systematic clinical engagement, participation in surgeries, and involvement in the team's other scientific activities, outpatient clinics, and on-call duties.

Ioannis Siafakas, Urologist, is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed further training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School. He is the Deputy Director of the Urology Department at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and handles cases covering the full spectrum of urology. Having specialized in neuro-urology and urodynamics, he is highly qualified to inform patients of all ages on issues related to the pathology of the genitourinary system. Urologist Ioannis Siafakas provides comprehensive services to patients suffering from prostate hypertrophy, urinary incontinence, and lithiasis. Additionally, through continuous training in recent years, he undertakes surgical cases such as kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors. In a state-of-the-art clinic, using the latest technology equipment, he offers the best possible diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients suffering from varicocele, employing laparoscopic and robotic repair, as well as phimosis treatment using radiofrequency or laser for improved healing.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ambelokipi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Urological Department, which is staffed with highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's goal is to provide the solution each patient desires, from diagnosis to treatment, in a cost-effective, reliable manner, using only the necessary examinations. Its objective is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three core principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis through treatment.

Palatianou Maria is a Urologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Additionally, she serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio". She studied Medicine at the Facultatea de Medicina si Farmacie Oradea and specialized in Urology at the Judetean University Hospital of Oradea, with certification issued by the Ministry of Health. Furthermore, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the European Association of Urology from 2018 to the present. Finally, Dr. Palatianou has active and systematic participation in national and international conferences and has served as a member of the Organizing Committee for the 37th and 38th Athens Urological Days in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Sfetsas Konstantinos is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has received additional training in emergency medicine at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington, and is a graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military School of Corps Officers. The doctor has many years of experience and offers a wide range of services, including fertility assessment, prostate examination, cystoscopy, uroflowmetry, comprehensive urological evaluation, kidney ultrasound, and bladder ultrasound. Additionally, he is an affiliated physician at hospitals and clinics in Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Society, as well as the European Urological Association.

Panagopoulos Aggelos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a degree in Medicine from the UMF Victor Babes Medical School in Timișoara, Romania. Additionally, he completed postgraduate training in Robotic Surgery at the University Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." His involvement in authoring presentations and lectures at both Greek and international conferences, as well as in publishing articles, is extensive. Furthermore, he specialized in Urology at the Naval Hospital of Athens and, aside from classical Surgical Urology and Andrology, he was trained in Plastic Surgery and Female Urology. He is the Scientific Director of the Hellenic Sexological Institute. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the Athens Medical Association.