Urologists - Andrologists for Prostate examination

Karpathakis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in General Surgery at the Department of General Surgery of the General Hospital of Rethymno. Additionally, he began his specialization in Urology at the Urology Clinic of Venizeleio General Hospital of Heraklion and subsequently at the University Hospital of Heraklion. In 2014, he started working at Hull and East Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the United Kingdom as a registrar, where he received training in laparoscopic urology. Simultaneously, at the same center, he gained extensive experience in andrology and infertility. In 2016, he returned to Greece and worked as an assistant consultant in the urology clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion, while the same year he returned to the United Kingdom and began working as a consultant at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. During his tenure in this position, he mainly worked in the field of laparoscopic urology as well as in lithiasis management. Concurrently, he received training in performing transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsies, as well as in the management of female urinary incontinence, and was certified in intravesical botulinum toxin injection for the treatment of overactive bladder. Since September 2017, he maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, while continuing to occasionally provide his services in the United Kingdom. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology (EAU), the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology, has participated in international, European, and national conferences, and has publications in scientific journals.

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.

Ο ιατρός Σταματάκος Παναγιώτης - Βελισσάριος είναι εξειδικευμένος στην Ουρολογία, με στόχο την παροχή ολοκληρωμένης και εξατομικευμένης φροντίδας σε κάθε ασθενή.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την εκπαίδευσή του σε αναγνωρισμένα Nοσοκομεία της Αθήνας. Συγκεκριμένα, ολοκλήρωσε ένα έτος εκπαίδευσης στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο", αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία, και στη συνέχεια ειδικεύτηκε στην Ουρολογία για τέσσερα έτη στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου απέκτησε σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ουρολογικών παθήσεων.

Σήμερα εργάζεται ως Επικουρικός Επιμελητής Β’ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Κοργιαλένειο - Μπενάκειο Νοσοκομείο Ε.Ε.Σ.", όπου συμμετέχει ενεργά στην αντιμετώπιση τόσο απλών, οσο και σύνθετων ουρολογικών περιστατικών, ενώ παράλληλα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Πειραιά, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες υγείας.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει το πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας με τίτλο "Χειρουργική Κάτω Κοιλίας, Ελάσσονος Πυέλου και Περινέου". Κατά την διάρκεια του προγράμματος εκπόνησε διπλωματική εργασία με τίτλο "Θεραπεία της κυστεοκήλης με τοποθέτηση πλέγματος". Επιπλέον, είναι υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Θέμα της διατριβής αποτελεί η "Ταυτοποίηση και συγκριτική μελέτη του μικροβιώματος των ούρων με τον ουροθηλιακό καρκίνο της ουροδόχου κύστης".

Αποτελεί μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, της Ελληνικής Ουρολογικής Εταιρείας, καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Ουρολογικής Εταιρείας.

Ενεργός στα επιστημονικά δρώμενα έχει λάβει μέρος ως ομιλητής σε ουρολογικά συνέδρια και επιστημονικές ημερίδες. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε πολλαπλές επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις.

Ως Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος, διαθέτει εμπειρία τόσο στη συντηρητική, όσο και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση ουρολογικών παθήσεων. Αναλαμβάνει τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία παθήσεων όπως η καλοήθης υπερπλασία προστάτη, οι κακοήθειες του ουροποιητικού συστήματος, οι ουρολοιμώξεις και η λιθίαση του ουροποιητικού συστήματος, επιλέγοντας την κατάλληλη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση για κάθε ασθενή, με βάση τα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Η προσέγγισή του βασίζεται στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με τον ασθενή, με σεβασμό, διακριτικότητα και σαφή ενημέρωση. Κάθε περιστατικό αντιμετωπίζεται εξατομικευμένα, σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες του ασθενούς και τα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Στόχος είναι η παροχή υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικών υπηρεσιών, με έμφαση τόσο στην αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας, όσο και στη συνολική φροντίδα του ασθενούς.

Athanasios Rigopoulos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Patras and Nafpaktos. The doctor specialized in surgical urology at the University Regional Hospital of Ioannina and in surgical urology at the General State Hospital of Patras. In 2014, he completed his doctoral dissertation and obtained his PhD title. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the urology department as well as the urological surgeon at the privately-owned General Clinic Protoklitos in Patras. He also has extensive experience in transurethral prostate-bladder surgery using the TUR-is method. The doctor performs prostate biopsy procedures at the clinic using the most advanced BK Focus 400 urological ultrasound. Furthermore, he employs an innovative and pioneering treatment for Patras and Western Greece: a painless and effective shockwave therapy—Piezoelectric Shockwave Therapy—for erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain—chronic prostatitis—and Peyronie's disease, using the latest PiezoWave 2 device from the German company Richard Wolf. Finally, the urological surgeon continuously updates himself on the latest and validated advancements and techniques from Greece and abroad, which he applies in daily medical practice.

Kapetanellis Eustratios is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Elliniko and Ambelokipi. He holds a postgraduate degree in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telesurgery and is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bologna in Italy. Additionally, he holds the FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology) title from the European Urological Association and has specialized in Urology at major hospitals in the country. He is specialized in oncological urology and has extensive experience in diseases of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, prostate, and andrological conditions. Moreover, he has numerous participations in conferences in Greece and abroad, with various presentations at many of them. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Urological Association, and the Endourological Society.

Spanos Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist based in Ilisia. He studied at the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) and at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and obtained his specialty in Urology from the 1st University Urological Clinic of G.N.A. “Laiko”. He has completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Healthcare Unit Management and is an accredited Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He has significant clinical experience, maintaining collaborations with private clinics within Attica, and serves as Consultant at the Urological Clinic of the 251 General Hospital of Athens. Finally, he has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and specialized programs in Urology – Andrology, has a substantial body of publications in scientific journals, and has been nationally recognized for his scientific contributions.

Giaslakiotis Euaggelos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Volos since 2006. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and received his specialization in Surgical Urology at the 1st University Urological Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". He is certified for performing ultrasounds in urology by the Ministry of Health. At his practice, he performs urinary tract ultrasounds and transrectal prostate ultrasound, uroflowmetry, urethrocystoscopy, minor surgical procedures, cauterization - destruction of warts, and specialized treatments with intravesical drug infusions. He is engaged in the treatment of prostate diseases (endoscopic transurethral resection of prostate adenoma using the TURis method), andrological conditions (erectile dysfunction - infertility, varicocele treatment), urinary incontinence treatment (TVT tape placement), management of urolithiasis, and urological oncology conditions (endoscopic removal of bladder tumors). Finally, the doctor performs surgeries in private clinics of Volos (Elpis - Anassa - Iaso Thessaly) and is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association.

Gerolymos Miltiadis is a Urologist and Andrologist Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He has extensive experience in endoscopic urology, urinary tract stone disease, prostate disorders, and andrology-urodynamics, having accumulated years of clinical experience at the Andrology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of urological conditions and specializes in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, infertility, and prostate diseases. Additionally, Dr. Miltiadis is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Anagnostou Ioannis MD, PhDc is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a graduate of the same institution. He initially specialized at the General Hospital of Grevena and subsequently at the Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." The physician has extensive experience in oncological urology, endoscopic urology, andrology and infertility, urinary stone disease, and prostate disorders. He has served as Scientific Collaborator - Head of the Prostate Biopsy Department at the 1st Urological Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and as Scientific Collaborator Surgeon at the Thessaloniki Bioclinic. Additionally, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars held in Greece and abroad and has authored multiple scientific articles in medical journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the Urological Association of Northern Greece.

Lamprinidis Leonidas is a Urologist - Andrologist and has maintained a private practice in Keratsini since 2000. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed his specialty training at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". During his professional career, he served for 18 years at the IKA - PEDY Ambeliali and Agia Sofia, and today, alongside his private practice, he collaborates with the clinics "Panagia I Odigitria" and "Rea". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, personalized to meet the needs of each patient.

Mixalakis Anastasios MD, PhD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and Moschato. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is specialized in Oncological Urology, Endoscopic Urology, and Laparoscopic - Robotic Surgery, with particular expertise in upper urinary tract diseases and prostate conditions. He possesses valuable professional experience and has trained in hospitals in Greece as well as abroad. Specifically, he trained in the use of Cryotherapy in Kidney Malignancies and Laparoscopic - Robotic Applications at the Urological Oncology Center in Belgium, participated in numerous robotic surgeries using the Da Vinci system, and completed the corresponding training program at the University of Athens. His extensive professional experience is evidenced by the specialized services he provides and the wide range of conditions he manages in his private practice. Finally, his continuous education is the key to effective communication with patients and medical colleagues, aiming ultimately to provide excellent healthcare services to all Urological patients.

Papounidis Iraklis is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist with a private practice in Perea, Thessaloniki. He is specialized in andrology, oncology, pediatric urology, female urology, and extracorporeal lithotripsy. Additionally, he has significant experience in kidney, prostate, and bladder diseases, as well as in erectile dysfunction, infertility, oncology, urinary tract lithiasis, and urinary incontinence. Furthermore, Dr. Papounidis has participated in numerous surgical procedures including open, laparoscopic, percutaneous, and laser-assisted surgeries and has received further training in the use of urinary tract ultrasonography. His modern and fully equipped clinic includes a flexible cystoscope for painless high-definition cystoscopies, an ultrasound device, and a uroflowmeter. Finally, he actively participates with presentations and lectures at Greek and international conferences and has authored several articles published in specialized urology journals.

Ksanthis Stylianos MSc, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a degree in Medicine and a postgraduate degree in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2006, he has primarily practiced medicine in major Greek hospitals. He has attended first aid seminars, participated both as a speaker and as an attendee in numerous Urological conferences, and has an extensive record of international publications. Currently, at his private practice, with patient safety as a priority and under the strictest hygiene standards, he provides both diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as male infertility, prostate diseases, testicular and penile disorders, bladder and kidney conditions, as well as urinary incontinence and urinary tract lithiasis. Additionally, Mr. Ksanthis works at one of the largest robotic and laparoscopic surgery centers aiming for optimal patient care.

Georgantas Panagiotis is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the University of Rome Torvergata, where he trained as a Clinical Physician. He completed his specialty in Urology - Andrology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," and also specialized in General Surgery at the 2nd Surgical Clinic of the 1st IKA Hospital. He served as a Consultant at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio - Pananeio." Additionally, it is noteworthy that he has accumulated 10 years of experience, performing over 800 surgeries as both lead and assistant surgeon. He is an External Associate at the Athens Clinic, IASO Clinic, and Therapis. Furthermore, he consistently participates in numerous seminars and scientific medical conferences and regularly attends the annual Panhellenic Urological Conferences, demonstrating his commitment to continuous education and excellence in his field of expertise.

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). 

Mixalis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He has significant clinical experience and worked as a Urologist - Andrologist for 4 consecutive years at Metropolitan Hospital. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association.

Loumpakis Polyxronis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has completed postgraduate training in the Urodynamic Testing Department of the Athens Polyclinic. He has served as a Fellow at the Urology Clinic of Guy's Hospital in London, was Head of the Urodynamic Laboratory at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, and currently serves as an Attending Urologist for IKA-ETAM and OPAD, as well as a Private Urologist and Head of a Private Urodynamic Laboratory. He is a member of the European Board of Urology and has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, while also publishing his research in international and Greek scientific journals.

Christos Pournaras was born and raised in Athens, where he completed his studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens in 2006. He subsequently engaged in primary research at the laboratory of the University Urology Clinic of Munich (TUM), where he also obtained his dissertation. He then specialized in Urology at the 1st University Urology Clinic of the University of Athens at LAIKO hospital. During his tenure at the aforementioned clinic, he participated as a researcher in international clinical studies. He completed the Greek and European specialty examinations in 2015. In 2016, he moved to the United Kingdom for further training in Endourology. Since 2019, he has been working with the team of the Andrology Center of Crete, where his areas of expertise, in addition to general urology and endourology, include andrology. From 2021 to 2022, he served as a urology consultant at the 7th Urology Clinic of Metropolitan General in Athens. Since 2022, he has been collaborating with the Modern Urology team based at Lefkos Stavros and maintains a private practice in Nea Makri, Attica. Since 2024, he holds the position of urology consultant at the “Ygeias Melathron” hospital.

Mytilinis Konstantinos is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist who has maintained a private practice in Petroupoli since 2000. He holds a degree from the Medical School of I.M.F. University of Iasi and specializes in endoscopic urology for a wide range of urological surgical procedures. He completed his General Surgery residency at the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming" and specialized in urology at the Urological Clinic of the Konstantopouleio Complex of Nea Ionia Hospital "Agia Olga". Additionally, he attended urodynamic patient evaluation sessions at the Urological Institute of Piraeus. To date, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at Metropolitan Hospital, Athens Bioclinic, and Euroclinic Athens, and collaborates with the Robotic Urological Surgery Department at Metropolitan Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences and seminars aimed at continuous education in his field and has contributed to thirteen scientific publications. Finally, it is worth mentioning that he co-authored the book entitled "Achievements in Medicine at the End of the Twentieth Century," with the article "General Principles of PSA and Its Role in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer."