Doctors for Rhinitis

Otorhinolaryngologist Kilmpasanis Adamantios MD, MSc, PhD(c), maintains a private practice in Panorama, Thessaloniki. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, specializing in Otology-Otosurgery. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He worked and specialized for several years at the ENT clinic of GNA G. Papanikolaou, where he also served as an assistant consultant, managing numerous patients and surgical procedures, training resident doctors, and was responsible for the clinic’s audiology-neuro-otology, vertigo, and balance disorder departments, as well as overseeing its oncology outpatient clinic. The private practice is equipped with the most modern, state-of-the-art medical equipment and offers comprehensive and specialized ENT services for adults and children. It also features a specialized videonystagmography device for the study and diagnosis of vertigo. The physician undertakes the full spectrum of ENT surgeries in adults and children, in collaboration with the largest and most reputable clinics in Thessaloniki.

Xaralampidis Georgios MD, MSc, FEB ORL-HNS is an ENT Surgeon - Otolaryngologist for both Children and Adults with a private practice in the center of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree and a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Medical Research Methodology" from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he possesses a specialization diploma in Otolaryngology from the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery following successful examinations. He has served as a hospital ENT physician at Princess Alexandra Hospital and as an Otolaryngology Surgeon at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, gaining significant professional experience abroad. At his practice, he provides comprehensive services for all otolaryngological conditions, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention.

Η Ευαγγελία Ζαχαριουδάκη είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος (ΩΡΛ), Διευθύντρια της ΩΡΛ Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς» και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες πρόληψης, διάγνωσης και χειρουργικής αντιμετώπισης παθήσεων της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και εκπαιδεύτηκε στην ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γ.Ν.Α. «Γ. Γεννηματάς», όπου απέκτησε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας το 1996. Από το 1998 υπηρετεί αδιάλειπτα στην ίδια κλινική, εξελισσόμενη σε όλες τις βαθμίδες του Εθνικού Συστήματος Υγείας, ενώ από το 2017 έχει αναλάβει τη διεύθυνσή της, έχοντας την ευθύνη της επιστημονικής και κλινικής λειτουργίας μιας από τις μεγαλύτερες ΩΡΛ κλινικές της χώρας.Η πολυετής νοσοκομειακή της πορεία συνοδεύεται από σημαντική χειρουργική εμπειρία, με περισσότερες από 10.000 επεμβάσεις σε όλο το φάσμα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας. Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη Ρινοχειρουργική και την Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική Ρινός και Παραρρινίων Κόλπων, στη Χειρουργική Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου, καθώς και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων του λάρυγγα, των σιελογόνων αδένων και του θυρεοειδούς. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 3.500 ρινολογικές επεμβάσεις, πάνω από 1.000 επεμβάσεις όγκων παρωτίδας, περισσότερες από 800 επεμβάσεις θυρεοειδούς, περισσότερες από 1.000 επεμβάσεις λάρυγγα, καθώς και μεγάλο αριθμό επεμβάσεων δακρυοασκορινοστομίας (DCR) και αφαίρεσης υπογνάθιου αδένα.Παράλληλα με το κλινικό και χειρουργικό της έργο, έχει αναπτύξει έντονη εκπαιδευτική και επιστημονική δραστηριότητα. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε περισσότερα από 150 ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, ημερίδες και επιστημονικές συναντήσεις ως ομιλήτρια, πρόεδρος και συντονίστρια επιστημονικών συνεδριών, ενώ έχει διατελέσει εκπαιδεύτρια σε περισσότερα από 20 εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια Ρινολογίας, Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής και Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου. Επιπλέον, είναι υπεύθυνη για την εκπαίδευση των ειδικευομένων ιατρών της ΩΡΛ Κλινικής του Γ.Ν.Α. «Γ. Γεννηματάς» και συμμετέχει ως μέλος της επιτροπής εξετάσεων για την απόκτηση του τίτλου ειδικότητας Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα σε ενήλικες, αξιοποιώντας τη μακρόχρονη νοσοκομειακή της εμπειρία, τη συνεχή επιστημονική ενημέρωση και τις πλέον σύγχρονες διαγνωστικές και θεραπευτικές μεθόδους.Κύριος στόχος της είναι η ολοκληρωμένη αντιμετώπιση κάθε περιστατικού, με επιστημονική υπευθυνότητα, χειρουργική ακρίβεια και ουσιαστική ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, ώστε κάθε ασθενής να αισθάνεται ασφάλεια, εμπιστοσύνη και προσωπική φροντίδα σε κάθε στάδιο της θεραπείας.

Avramidis Vasilis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center. He has also been an Associate at the "Mitera" Hospital and the Euroclinic Athens. He possesses a postgraduate degree in Oncology from the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." Practicing medicine since 1986, he has performed a large number of surgical procedures with absolute success. He is specialized in laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, as well as head and neck surgery. Finally, at his clinic, always guided by his dedication to patient care, he provides treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Valsamidis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist specializing in both adult and pediatric patients. He maintains a private practice in the Hippocrates area of Thessaloniki and concurrently serves as a collaborator at the Medical Interbalkan Center and the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in Medical Research Methodology from the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed his otolaryngology residency at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." He is a specialized otolaryngologist surgeon for adults and children with experience in nasal and paranasal sinus disorders (allergic rhinitis, nasal septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps), pediatric ENT conditions (adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillar hypertrophy, persistent otitis media with effusion, rhinitis), and disorders of the larynx and vocal cords. In his private practice, he offers comprehensive services covering the entire spectrum of otolaryngology, including nasal, nasopharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; ear examination with microscopy; hearing and hearing loss evaluation via audiometry and tympanometry; vertigo assessment and treatment; tinnitus evaluation; assessment of tonsils and adenoids in children; nasal airway examination using nasal rhinometry; screening for snoring and sleep apnea; management of upper respiratory tract infections; and performing a variety of minor surgical procedures. To date, he remains a Scientific Collaborator of the University Otolaryngology Clinic at the AHEPA University General Hospital and actively participates in the operation of the clinic’s specialized outpatient unit for "Rhinology, Allergic Rhinitis, and Olfactory Disorders."

Stefanakis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon specializing in adults and children, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in pediatric Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at the ENT clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas," where he remained after completing his specialty as a scientific collaborator to complete the research component of his doctoral thesis focused on endoscopic surgery of the middle nasal meatus. Previously, he served as a Second Registrar in the National Health System (ESY) and currently collaborates with the Metropolitan General Hospital, where he is the Scientific Director of the ENT department. He has over 30 years of clinical experience as a specialist ENT physician and has successfully performed numerous surgical procedures across the full spectrum of otolaryngology. Additionally, he has contributed papers to National and International ENT conferences and has attended most of the advanced training seminars related to his specialty.

Georgios Aritzidis is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He completed his medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic at Klinikum Chemnitz of the Academic Hospital of the University of Leipzig. Subsequently, he further specialized in Sleep Medicine at the Academic Hospital of Charité University Berlin. He possesses clinical experience having worked in clinics in Germany and is a collaborator at the Saint Lukas Clinic in Thessaloniki. His practice manages cases related to otology - neurotology, rhinology and rhinoplasty, pediatric otolaryngology, head, neck, and salivary gland surgery, aesthetic otolaryngology, and endoscopic surgery.

Potamianos Spyros is an Otolaryngologist and operates a private practice in the Gyzi area. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio" and the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." His training includes advanced education in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology both at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic and through the Global Online Fellowship program of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. Concurrently, he serves as a Senior Registrar (Epimeletis A’) in the National Health System (NHS) at the 3rd Otolaryngology Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital, and has previously served as an Assistant Registrar (Epikourikos Epimeletis B’) at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic of "Hippokratio" Hospital and in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He has actively participated in numerous clinical and research projects, with publications in prestigious international scientific journals such as The Lancet, Anaesthesia, BMJ Case Reports, and Cells. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Head and Neck Cancer Society, the Panhellenic Society of Head and Neck Otolaryngologic Surgery, the Rhinologic Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the Otolaryngology Society of Athens, where he has been serving as Treasurer since 2022.

George Karampelias is a medical doctor specialized in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). His professional journey began in 2015 when he served as a Military Doctor in Greece. That same year, he joined the General Oncological Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi" as a Resident in General Surgery, a position he held until March 2017.From March 2017 to March 2018, he worked as a Resident in Otorhinolaryngology at the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli and then continued his specialization at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis" until May 2021. He then served his rural medical service at the Astros Health Center in Kynouria until July 2022. Since July 2022, he has been working as an ENT physician at Cosmetic Derma Medicine and, since December 2022, he has also been affiliated with ORL Athens Clinic. Additionally, he collaborated as an external ENT associate with Errikos Dunan Hospital Center between 2022 and 2023, and in 2025 with Hospitality General Clinic.His academic background includes a High School Diploma from the 3rd General Lyceum of Kifisia, obtained in 2003. He studied Biology and Zoology at the University of L’Aquila in Italy between 2004 and 2007. He received his Medical Degree from the Medical University of Varna in Bulgaria in 2014. During his studies, he also completed clinical training in Thoracic Surgery at the Agios Savvas Oncology Hospital in Athens in the summer of 2011. Since March 2021, he has been enrolled in a Master’s program in Rhinology and Nasal Surgery at the Democritus University of Thrace, expected to complete in 2024.Throughout his scientific career, he has actively participated in numerous medical conferences with a wide range of presentations. In 2018, he presented his work at the 10th International Congress of Internal Medicine in Athens and at ESPO2018 in Sweden. His contributions included studies on the morphological changes of the nasal mucosa in children with generalized nasal polyposis, sinonasal findings in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), malignant external otitis in pediatric and adult patients, and the relationship between type 1 diabetes mellitus and hearing loss in children. He also presented rare clinical cases, such as unilateral keratosis obturans in a 12-year-old boy and hearing manifestations in Wolfram syndrome.In the same year, he participated in the 24th ENT Educational Conference with presentations on the training of ENT residents and the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. In 2019, he presented a large cystic lesion of the maxilla involving eight teeth at the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society. He also participated in a preventive screening program for upper respiratory allergies in the Peloponnese region in early 2019.George Karampelias is a native Greek speaker and has excellent command of English, Italian, French, and Bulgarian.He is distinguished for his dedication to ongoing education, scientific involvement, and commitment to delivering high-quality medical care in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

Dr. Vlaxou Ioanna is a private ENT specialist with a practice in Peristeri. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," including plastic surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" (Burn Unit). The clinic is equipped with all modern devices related to adult and pediatric otorhinolaryngological disorders. She collaborates with almost all major private hospitals and performs surgeries through private insurance providers.

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.

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Nanou Anna is a Pediatric and Adult Allergist with a private practice in Melissia. She trained at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit of the Athens General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Allergy Department of the Athens General Hospital "Laiko." Since 2005, in her private practice, she manages the full spectrum of allergic diseases in children and adults, including respiratory allergies (rhinitis, asthma), skin allergies (atopic dermatitis, urticaria), food allergies, drug allergies, and others. Allergy skin testing and specific immunotherapy are also performed at the clinic. Finally, Dr. Nanou has extensive scientific activity in Greece and abroad and is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the Hellenic Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Maxaira Asimina is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a PhD from the University of Padua, Italy, and graduated from the Medical School of the same university. She trained in General Surgery at the Penteli Children's General Hospital, in Pediatric ENT at the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sophia," and in Adult ENT at the Athens Thoracic Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria." During her training, she focused on ENT disorders of neonates, children, and adults. She worked in the respective audiology departments for the diagnosis and management of hearing loss and vertigo. She also worked at the University ENT Clinic of the Padua Hospital in Italy, emphasizing otologic surgeries and functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS). Concurrently with obtaining her ENT specialty, she attended courses of the Academy of Classical Homeopathic Medicine for four years and earned the corresponding degree. To date, she is a Scientific Collaborator at Iaso Children’s Hospital and the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital and has also served as an ENT Consultant at the General - Pediatric Clinic "Mitera." Additionally, she has presented papers and participated in national and international conferences, as well as authored articles in scientific journals.

Dr. Ioannis Kotrotsos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) specializing in Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology, having acquired significant clinical experience and training in Germany. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a PhD degree from the University of Freiburg with the distinction “cum laude.”

A distinctive part of his training was his specialization at the University of Würzburg, where he deepened his expertise in voice disorders as well as audiological and speech disorders in children. In Germany, Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology are recognized subspecialties of ENT, which provides him with an additional level of expertise compared to the Greek standards.

He has worked in university and specialized clinics, and currently practices privately, examining a large number of patients with voice disorders, including professional voice users and artists. In his practice, he utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of conditions.

Simultaneously, he has significant experience in the assessment and management of pediatric cases, particularly in hearing and speech problems, based on the standards of modern European medicine.

His goal is to provide high-level, personalized care with an emphasis on scientific accuracy and a compassionate approach.

Pasioti K Maria is an Allergist and maintains her private practice at Pedion tou Areos. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a PhD holder, and served as an Academic Fellow at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the “P & A Kyriakou” Children's Hospital in the Allergy Unit. She has also worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Center in the 2nd Pediatric Clinic (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

Solomos Panagiotis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon who maintains his private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the University of Patras and a postgraduate degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Patras. The doctor specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at Attikon University General Hospital, respectively. He manages a wide range of cases within the full spectrum of his specialty, with a primary focus on endoscopic surgeries of the nose and paranasal sinuses, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.