Doctors for Rhinitis in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Η Μανωλαράκη Ιωάννα MD είναι Αλλεργιολόγος Παίδων κι Ενηλίκων και διατηρεί σύγχρονο ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Άλιμο, ενώ παρακολουθεί ασθενείς και στο νησί της Ρόδου μία φορά το μήνα.

Παράλληλα, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Αλλεργιολογικής Μονάδας Παίδων του Metropolitan Hospital.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου του Μιλάνου (Medicina e Chirugia/ Università degli Studi di Milano). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Μονάδα Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαίας Κυριακού" και στο Αλλεργιολογικό τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Λαϊκό».

Επίσης, η ιατρός είναι διπλωματούχος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Αλλεργιολογίας & Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας (EAACI)(Certificate of Excellence in Allergology and Clinical Immunology, E.A.A.C.I/UEMS ).

Από το 2016 έως το 2019 ασχολήθηκε με την καταγραφή των Aναφυλακτικών Aντιδράσεων στον παιδιατρικό πληθυσμό στην Ελλάδα, για το European Anaphylaxis Register (NORA), ενώ έχει στο ενεργητικό της πολυάριθμες εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια και ημερίδες, ανακοινώσεις σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια συνέδρια.   Έχει λάβει το 1ο Βραβείο για την αναρτημένη ανακοίνωση με τίτλο "Anaphylaxis in the Greek pediatric population" στο Ευρωπαϊκό Συνέδριο Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας (EAACI) στο Ελσίνκι της Φινλανδίας. Στο ιδιωτικό αλλεργιολογικό της ιατρείο, σε ένα περιβάλλον φιλικό κι άνετο, έχοντας πάντα στο επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες του εκάστοτε ασθενούς, παρέχει διερεύνηση, διάγνωση και θεραπεία των αλλεργικών νοσημάτων τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες. Διενεργούνται αλλεργικά τεστ (Δερματικές Δοκιμασίες δια νυγμού, ενδοδερμικές, atopy patch test) καθώς και δοκιμασίες πρόκλησης (τροφικές, ρινικές, φαρμακευτικές),σπιρομέτρηση, PEF, ενώ στα πλαίσια της θεραπείας κατά περίπτωση, γίνεται χρήση ανοσοθεραπείας, μονοκλονικών αντισωμάτων, βιολογικών παραγόντων.

Kalompatsou Aleksandra is an Allergist who maintains private practices, based in Kallithea with branches in Melissia Attica and Arta (as a visiting physician). She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Allergy at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." She has many years of clinical experience and has served as Head of the Pediatric Allergy Department at Metropolitan Hospital.

Ο Δημάκης Χριστόδουλος είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Δάφνη, εξοπλισμένο με σύγχρονο τεχνολογικό και επιστημονικό εξοπλισμό, αντιμετωπίζοντας όλο το φάσμα των ΩΡΛ παθήσεων τόσο σε ενήλικες όσο και σε παιδιά. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και τη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) το 2012. Ειδικεύτηκε ως Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος – Χειρουργός Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στην Ελλάδα, και συγκεκριμένα στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ασκληπιείο Βούλας, και στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία στο Royal Free London, NHS Foundation Trust. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών (ερευνητικό έργο στον τομέα της ωτολογίας - ακοολογίας) και έχει διακριθεί για το σημαντικό του ερευνητικό έργο, με πολλές δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Επίσης έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη χειρουργική ωτός και κροταφικού οστού, στην ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρινίων κόλπων στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Ο Ευαγγελισμός», καθώς και στη ρινοπλαστική και πλαστική χειρουργική προσώπου στο διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένο κέντρο ΩΡΛ - Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου του Λίβερπουλ της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Ακόμη, έχει υπάρξει επί σειρά ετών συνεργάτης της μονάδας εντατικής νοσηλείας νεογνών (ΜΕΝΝ) της Γ΄ Πανεπιστημιακής Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν», αναλαμβάνοντας τον προληπτικό έλεγχο ακοής των νεογνών με τις πλέον σύγχρονες δοκιμασίες των ωτοακουστικών εκπομπών και προκλητών δυναμικών εγκεφάλου. Είναι μόνιμος στρατιωτικός ιατρός στο Πολεμικό Ναυτικό και υπηρετεί ως Επιμελητής της ΩΡΛ Κλινικής του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Συγχρόνως είναι συνεργάτης ιδιωτικών κλινικών της Αθήνας, όπου πραγματοποιεί χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον τομέα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας έχοντας αντιμετωπίσει πλήθος περιστατικών τόσο σε βάση τακτικού εξωτερικού ιατρείου όσο και επειγόντων. Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί και διενεργήσει το σύνολο των χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων του φάσματος της σύγχρονης ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.

Lilian Xytiroglou is a Pediatric and Adult Allergist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Additionally, she is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center and Mediterraneo Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” She specialized in Allergy at the Allergy Unit “Dimitrios Kalogeromitros” of the Second Clinic of Venereal and Dermatological Diseases at the University General Hospital “ATTIKON.” She trained in Pediatrics in the United Kingdom at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial NHS Trust, and King’s College Hospital NHS Trust. She obtained a postgraduate diploma in Allergy (Master in Allergy) from Imperial College London, United Kingdom. Furthermore, Dr. Xytiroglou is a diplomate of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). She is a member of Greek and international scientific societies (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Hellenic Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology). She is scientifically active on both clinical and research levels, participating in international and Greek conferences. Currently, she continues her clinical and research work at the Allergy Unit “Dimitrios Kalogeromitros” of the University General Hospital “ATTIKON,” where, in collaboration with the laboratory of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit of the Pediatric Hospital “P. & A. Kyriakou,” she conducts an original research protocol for the diagnosis of delayed hypersensitivity reactions to drugs.

Kanioura Eutyxia is an Otolaryngologist maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed her rural service at the Molaoi Nursing Unit of the General Hospital of Laconia. She then specialized in Otolaryngology at the Air Force General Hospital and the First University Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens Hippocrates, and has served as Attending Physician of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia". Finally, she participates in numerous conferences related to Otolaryngology and provides her services at her private practice with a primary focus on the management of various Otolaryngological disorders.

Dr. Lourmpas Georgios is a Specialist in Adult Allergy & Pediatric Allergy with a private practice in Piraeus. With 19 years of active experience in the field of allergology, he is committed to supporting patients by thoroughly analyzing and explaining any concerns to effectively manage all possible types of allergies. He has been recognized as a Medical Expert in Europe for the dermatological condition of urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. Moreover, he is the author of the Allergy section of the Greek Guidelines for Immunotherapy, which is the only causal treatment for these conditions. He has undergone further training and specialization in Immunotherapy at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London and is an active member of the medical team that studied asthma in athletes of the Greek Olympic team. He has authored scientific articles in both international and Greek scientific journals and has been invited to deliver lectures at Greek and international medical conferences. Additionally, Dr. Lourmpas has been particularly involved in public education on allergy issues, giving lectures, writing articles in newspapers and magazines, and participating in television and radio programs.

Koropouli Maria - Dimitra is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. She is a scientific collaborator and performs surgical procedures in major private clinics.

She specialized in general surgery and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and completed her Otolaryngology training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". She obtained her Otolaryngology specialty title in June 2018.

She has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in adults and children and is proficient in the use of the most advanced diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough examination of patients. She has been trained and has extensive surgical experience in all head and neck surgeries in adults and children. In her clinic, she manages cases covering the entire range of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Otolaryngology. It is noteworthy that she specializes in neuro-otology, audiology, and allergology, as well as functional rhinoplasty (nasal septum surgery) and tonsillectomy.

Maria Manolaraki is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) and maintains a private medical practice in Glyfada.

She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions in adults and children. She provides comprehensive care with an emphasis on an individualized approach for each patient and the use of modern medical equipment.

Her clinic offers complete ENT examinations, including nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; hearing assessment; ear cleaning; and treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, snoring, and vertigo.

She also undertakes surgical cases, specializing in nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, and endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Dr. Papageorgiou Eustratios is an Otolaryngologist - Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon for adults and children, with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He received advanced training at the Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic of the University Hospital of Rio in Patras, the ENT Clinic of Saint Antoine Hospital in Paris, the ENT Clinic of Radcliff Hospital in Oxford, England, and the Department of Otolaryngology of the hospital. Additionally, he trained at the Allergy Clinic of the Centre Hospitalier Regional et Universitaire d'Angers for the diagnosis and management of allergic ENT diseases. He has extensive hospital and surgical experience, having served from Senior Registrar to Coordinating Director of the ENT Clinic at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voulas, as well as Chief Otolaryngologist at Metropolitan Hospital. This extensive experience, combined with structured scientific training, state-of-the-art equipment, and a friendly, humane approach to each patient, guarantees the best diagnosis and treatment of each ENT condition. The practice specializes in the investigation and management of nasal breathing difficulties caused by nasal septum deviation, hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates, or the presence of nasal polyps, the diagnosis and treatment of ENT allergic conditions (allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, rhinopharyngitis, etc.), and the evaluation of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome.

Kalpaktsoglou Elissaios is an Otolaryngologist and maintains his private practice in Alimos. He is a specialized graduate of Medicine from the Carol Davila School of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Bucharest in Romania. It would be remiss not to mention that he holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Audiology - Neurootology from the Faculty of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital "P. & Aglaia Kyriakou" and completed his training at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He has served as a Second Consultant Otolaryngologist at the Health Center of Rafina - Pikermi, as well as the corresponding center in Dafni. Finally, he has attended the 51st GRAZ COURSE on RHINOSURGERY and the 7th GRAZ COURSE on RHINOPLASTY in Graz, Austria. In his private practice, the doctor manages a wide range of adult and pediatric cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his specialty.

Koulentis Ioannis Md, PhD (c) is an ENT – Head and Neck Surgeon with a private practice in Alimos. 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 the University of Rome "La Sapienza." In addition to his private practice, he serves as First Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Head and Neck Surgery at "Metropolitan General" and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery. His specialization was completed at the 2nd University Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital, the ENT Clinic of Penteli Children's Hospital, the 2nd Surgical Department of Thoracic Surgery at KAT Hospital, the 1st Surgical Clinic 251 of Athens General Hospital, and he has served as a Rural Physician at the Regional Clinic of Sykea, General Hospital of Molai, Laconia. He has continuous publications in reputable scientific journals and multiple participations in specialized educational courses. Additionally, he was a collaborator (Local Investigator) in the European Surgical Outcomes Study (EuSOS Study) under the auspices of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Furthermore, he contributed as an author to the 24th edition of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, has been a regular speaker at scientific conferences, and served as an Instructor at the Clinical Workshop on “Endoscopic Swallowing Assessment” during the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, the 19th Seminar on ENT Allergy, Immunology and Snoring Disorders, and the 3rd Seminar of the Hellenic Society of Phoniatrics and Swallowing Disorders, held at Attikon Hospital. He specializes in the management of disorders related to auditory function, nasal and paranasal sinus diseases, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck neoplasms.

Petalas Konstantinos is an Allergist, Military Physician, and Director of the Allergy Department at the 251 General Air Force Hospital, with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, obtained during his studies in the Medical Department of the Military Officers Corps School (Military Medicine). Furthermore, he has received additional training at Royal Brompton and St. Thomas Hospitals in London. He has participated as a researcher at Imperial College University in London. Finally, the physician is a member of several scientific societies and has numerous presentations at conferences and workshops, publications in Greek and international journals, announcements at international and national conferences, as well as several awards for scientific work.

Mr. Proikas Konstantinos is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He has worked for 30 years as a Specialist ENT Surgeon in hospitals such as the HNO UNI KLINIK Magdebourg in Germany and THE VICTORIA INFIRMARY in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. After returning to Greece, he held the position of Consultant in the National Health System (ESY). He completed his hospital career as Director of ESY at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON". The knowledge and experience he gained at major hospitals enable him to manage all pathological and surgical cases.

Dr. Giannakis Georgios is an Allergist specializing in adults and children, maintaining a private practice within the Central Medical Park Multiclinic in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara (Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie, Timisoara) in Romania, and his degree has been recognized by the Inter-State Center for the Evaluation of Foreign Titles (DIKATSA). He has received training in Pathology and Allergy – Clinical Immunology at hospitals in Greece, such as the General Hospital of Agrinio, the General Hospital of Arta, and the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko.” Furthermore, he has served as a rural doctor in primary healthcare facilities, gaining substantial experience in comprehensive patient management. Throughout his professional career, he has collaborated as an allergist with a private multiclinic, providing specialized services in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases in adults and children. He offers comprehensive and individualized care with an emphasis on up-to-date medical knowledge and a trust-based relationship with his patients.