General surgeon for Ραγάδα πρωκτού in Platia Mavili

Georgopoulos Nikolaos is a General Surgeon and maintains private practices in Mavili Square and in Sparta. From 2012 until 2023, he served as Director of the 2nd Surgical Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, and he is currently the Director of the Surgical Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in General Surgery in 1996, having trained at the Naval Hospitals of Crete and Athens, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he received training in trauma, upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine gland surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and organ transplantation. Overall (including surgeries performed in private clinics), he has operated on over 7,500 patients. In the intervening periods, he completed further training abroad in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, England, Switzerland, and Brazil. In his latest training in lower rectal cancer, he had the opportunity to successfully perform laparoscopic surgery (including TaTME), preserving the sphincters and anus and avoiding permanent colostomy. He has also been trained in Robotic Surgery. Finally, with over 20 years of experience, he co-organizes Greek and international conferences, keeping up with and contributing to advancements in surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

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

Dr. Anna Paspala is a General Surgeon with a private practice in downtown Athens. She is an Attending Physician at Iaso General Clinic, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the Medical School of Athens (GNA Laiko). She holds a Master's and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, both awarded with honors. She specializes in Endocrine Surgery following training at Imperial College London in the United Kingdom and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy. Finally, in her private practice, Dr. Paspala offers a wide range of services, providing clear and scientifically substantiated information to ensure that every patient feels confident and well-informed at every step.

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Voulgaris Sotiris is a General Surgeon with a private practice located in Ilisia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and holds a postgraduate diploma in Minor Pelvic and Perineal Surgery from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies in Surgical Oncology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is currently working as a Surgeon - Consultant at the Athens Medical Center. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of general surgery cases, with a specialization in laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, and hernia surgery.

Dr. Kouzanidis Nikolaos MD, MSc is a Proctologist with private practices in Nea Ionia and Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed postgraduate studies in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telesurgery at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physician performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies, inguinal hernia repairs, umbilical hernia repairs, and all types of surgical procedures, as well as home wound care for pressure ulcers. Dr. Kouzanidis Nikolaos stays continuously updated on advancements in his specialty through active participation in conferences and attendance at seminars. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the Hellenic Society of Laparoscopic Surgery & other interventional techniques, as well as the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Dimitris Gkiouzelis, MD, PhD, is a General Surgeon and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens. In the general surgeon's clinic, every patient has the opportunity to be informed about conditions related to Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid), Breast Surgery, the Digestive system, abdominal wall hernia surgery (Inguinal hernia, ventral hernia, umbilical hernia), and numerous other surgical conditions. Dr. Dimitris Gkiouzelis is the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Athens Medical Center Group, Psychiko Clinic. He has served as Director of the Surgical Clinic at Bioclinic Piraeus and as Scientific Associate of the Surgical Department at Bioclinic Athens. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Furthermore, through continuous education, he manages cases involving the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer. He has extensive surgical experience, having performed over 4000 surgeries to date, with complete success. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Surgical Society, and collaborates with all private insurance companies.

Dr. Zisiadis Dimitris, MD, MSc, PhDc, is a General Surgeon and Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Athens Medical Center - Psychiko, with private practices in Kifisia, Agios Dimitrios, Ilion, and Psychiko. He is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and academically trained in proctology at the Strasbourg Medical University. He holds a postgraduate degree in Bioethics from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, it is worth mentioning his specialization in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg in France, in minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair at IRCAD, and his training in assisted robotic laparoscopic surgery. He has participated in numerous surgeries involving thousands of patients with complex conditions during his surgical practice in the public sector, as well as in various contemporary surgical reconstructions abroad, with a commitment to implementing these methods in Greece as well. He has served as a collaborating surgeon in numerous private centers in Greece, Italy, and the United Kingdom (London), participating in many general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures. He utilizes the most advanced equipment and the latest techniques worldwide. He also trained in the repair of inguinal, scrotal, and ventral hernias using dual mesh and local anesthesia. Finally, he has attended numerous surgical conferences in Greece and courses of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Dr. Oikonomou Xristianna is a General Surgeon with private practices in Ampelokipi and Cholargos. She graduated from the Medical School of Athens, where she also completed a postgraduate program. She specialized at the 1st Surgical Clinic of 417 NIMTS. Dr. Oikonomou serves as an Attending Surgeon at the 5th Surgical Clinic of Metropolitan General, while in her practice she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Tsizanou Xaralampos - Fernant is a General Surgeon-Proctologist and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He is an honor graduate Doctor of the University of Athens and holds a Master of Proctology (USA), while also serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame. For surgeries, he utilizes advanced and innovative techniques such as the use of Laser and ultrasound, allowing the patient to return immediately to their daily routine after surgery. He manages: Proctological conditions (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess, perianal fistula, pilonidal cyst, condylomas, anorectal malignancy), laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder diseases (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis), skin conditions (lipoma, sebaceous cyst, nevi, hidradenitis), and diseases of the colon (diverticula, polyps, cancer). Finally, it is noteworthy that the doctor engages in research and regularly publishes in international journals (in English and French) and collaborates with numerous hospitals and clinics abroad. To this day, he is the personal advisor to the President of the People's Republic of Congo and cooperates with the Congo mission (Patriarchate of Alexandria).

Ο Δοντάς Ιωάννης είναι Χειρουργός - Πρωκτολόγος και Διευθυντής της κλινικής Laser Surgery στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Την ίδια περίοδο, φοίτησε στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) και αποφοίτησε από το Ιατρικό Τμήμα της Στρατιωτικής Ιατρικής Σχολής. Ακόμη, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, λαμβάνοντας, κατόπιν εξετάσεων, τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της Γενικής Χειρουργικής. Αργότερα μετεκπαιδεύθηκε στη Laser Χειρουργική του Πρωκτού (Lasers in Colorectal Surgery) στο νοσοκομείο St. Elizabeth στην Κολωνία και εξειδικεύτηκε στην Πρωκτολογία στις ΗΠΑ. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί ως Ιατρός Αξιωματικός και αργότερα ως Διευθυντής του Χειρουργικού Τμήματος της Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας στη Διεύθυνση Υγειονομικού στο Κεντρικό Ιατρείο Αθηνών. Επίσης, από το Μάρτιο του 2006 έως και το Μάρτιο του 2017 διετέλεσε Καθηγητής Α΄ Βοηθειών της Ελληνικής Ναυαγοσωστικής Ακαδημίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς κατάρτισής του, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλά εξειδικευμένα επιστημονικά σεμινάρια ανά τον κόσμο. Επιπλέον, έχει ανακοινώσει και δημοσιεύσει πλήθος επιστημονικών εργασιών σε συνέδρια καθώς και σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Τέλος, εξειδικεύεται στις παθήσεις του πρωκτού και του πυελικού εδάφους και στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία των παθήσεων αυτών. Με 15ετή πλέον εμπειρία στη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του πρωκτού έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 10.000 χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις τόσο σε επίπεδο γενικής όσο και σε επίπεδο τοπικής αναισθησίας.

Dontas Ioannis is a Surgeon - Proctologist and Director of the Laser Surgery clinic in Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, he attended the Military School of Officers Corps (SSAS) and graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Medical School. Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in General Surgery at major hospitals in Athens, such as the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the Naval Hospital of Athens, obtaining his General Surgery specialty title after examinations. Subsequently, he underwent further training in Laser Proctologic Surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Cologne and specialized in Proctology in the USA. He has extensive experience having worked as a Medical Officer and later as a General Surgeon for the Hellenic Police in the Health Department at the Central Clinic of Athens. Moreover, from March 2006 to March 2017, he served as a First Aid Instructor at the Hellenic Lifesaving Academy. As part of his continuous professional development, he has participated in numerous specialized scientific seminars worldwide. Furthermore, he has presented and published a significant number of scientific papers at conferences as well as in reputable international scientific journals. Finally, he specializes in diseases of the anus and pelvic floor, including their diagnosis and treatment.

Tsakiris Ioannis is a General Surgeon - Proctologist and maintains his practice in Ambelokipi. He undertakes treatments for inguinal and umbilical hernias using both laparoscopic and traditional techniques. Additionally, he manages the treatment of anorectal diseases with laser therapy, for which he has received training abroad, as well as the laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder. He also conducts home visits for patients who have difficulty traveling, providing postoperative evaluation if requested. He collaborates with various private clinics and specialists from different fields to ensure comprehensive management of complex conditions.