Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Rhinorrhagia in Attica

Georgios Xristopoulos is an Otolaryngologist with private practices in Koukaki and Argyroupoli. He was admitted to the Medical Department of the Military School of Officers of Corps (SSAS) and to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which he graduated with a Medical Degree and was commissioned as a Naval Medical Officer, Ensign, in the Hellenic Navy. After his maritime service on Hellenic Navy ships as a Medical Officer, he specialized in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University ENT Clinics of "Papageorgiou" Hospital in Thessaloniki and "Attikon" Hospital in Athens, where he was trained in a large number of cases and surgical procedures, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, thyroidectomies, salivary gland surgeries, rhinoplasties, septoplasties, etc. After obtaining his ENT specialization, he serves as a Consultant in the ENT Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens, where he undertakes patient care in the clinic and performs and participates in numerous surgical procedures in the field of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He has participated in specialized training concerning the management of nasal disorders (FESS - Endoscopic Sinus and Nasal Surgery) and surgical diseases of the ear. Finally, he has participated as a speaker and attendee in numerous seminars and conferences in his specialty and is an external collaborating surgeon at the Athenian Clinic, the Athens Bioclinic, and the ENT Clinic of Athens.

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.

Gatsios Georgios MD is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) for Adults and Children and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He initially specialized in Otolaryngology at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Kilkis and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Concurrently, he specialized in the Neurosurgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and in the Plastic Surgery Clinic of the same hospital. The doctor has worked as a Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis" and as an Assistant Consultant at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Additionally, he has worked as a Consultant in a private hospital in Cyprus. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

Mr. Grigoriadis Georgios is an ENT surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery, with expertise in rhinology and rhinoplasty, trained in Frankfurt, Germany, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ioannina Medical School. With many years of experience, he manages the full spectrum of otorhinolaryngological disorders with both conservative and surgical treatment approaches. He is the Assistant Director of the Second ENT Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital.

Ο Νικόλαος Κ. Οικονόμου είναι Ιατρός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος – Χειρουργός και Ειδικός Αισθητικής Προσώπου, με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων του ωτός, της ρινός, των παραρρινίων κόλπων, του λάρυγγα και της κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή του στη Γενική Χειρουργική και στη συνέχεια στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ασκληπιείο Βούλας.

Έχει εργαστεί τόσο σε νοσοκομειακό όσο και σε ιδιωτικό περιβάλλον, αποκτώντας σφαιρική κλινική εμπειρία, ενώ από το 2016 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες πρόληψης, διάγνωσης και θεραπείας σε ενήλικες και παιδιά. Το ιατρικό του ενδιαφέρον καλύπτει όλο το φάσμα της σύγχρονης ΩΡΛ, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στις παθήσεις της ρινός και των παραρρινίων κόλπων, τις διαταραχές ακοής και ισορροπίας, τον ίλιγγο, την αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, την υπνική άπνοια και τις παθήσεις της φωνής.

Παράλληλα, έχει αναπτύξει σημαντική εξειδίκευση στη λειτουργική και αισθητική ρινοπλαστική, καθώς και στις σύγχρονες μη επεμβατικές και ελάχιστα επεμβατικές αισθητικές θεραπείες προσώπου, όπως η χρήση υαλουρονικού οξέος, βοτουλινικής τοξίνης και άλλων σύγχρονων τεχνικών αναζωογόνησης. Έχει εκπαιδευθεί σε εξειδικευμένα χειρουργικά κέντρα και συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, workshops και σεμινάρια, παραμένοντας σε διαρκή επαφή με τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στον τομέα της ΩΡΛ και της Facial Plastic Surgery.

Διαθέτει πλούσιο επιστημονικό έργο, με πολυάριθμες ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, καθώς και δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής σε επιστημονικές εκδηλώσεις, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στη συνεχιζόμενη ιατρική εκπαίδευση.

Η φιλοσοφία του βασίζεται στον συνδυασμό της ιατρικής ακρίβειας με την αισθητική αντίληψη και τον σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου. Στόχος του είναι η ουσιαστική βελτίωση της υγείας, της λειτουργικότητας και της ποιότητας ζωής των ασθενών του, καθώς και η επίτευξη φυσικών και αρμονικών αισθητικών αποτελεσμάτων. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στην ασφάλεια, στη σωστή ενημέρωση και στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με τον ασθενή.

Dr. Med. Papaspyrou Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist maintaining his private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Doctoral Thesis at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, where he also worked as a Specialist Otolaryngologist-Registrar (Facharzt) after obtaining his specialty certification. During his military service, he served as a Unit Physician at the Special Forces Training Center in Nea Peramos, Attica, and as a Unit Physician at the 124 Combat Wing in Tripoli. It would be remiss not to mention the physician’s extensive educational experience: He participated in the undergraduate teaching of medical students at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, for five years in the course of Otolaryngology and also served as an examiner for students in the final oral examinations of the same course. Additionally, he took part in internal post-graduate training courses at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, delivering lectures and has participated as an instructor in the Mainzer Ultrasound Courses for ENT Doctors and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012/13 Grundkurs der Kopf- Halssonographie (Postgraduate Ultrasound Seminar for ENT and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Basic Level), University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany. Finally, the physician has an extensive record of scientific presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as numerous scientific publications in Greek and foreign-language scientific journals.

Papanikolopoulou - Sitara Christina is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Nea Makri. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training at the ENT Clinic of Norfolk & Norwich Hospital - East Anglia, United Kingdom. She specializes in Laryngology, Rhinology and Rhinologic Surgery, and Pediatric Otolaryngology. She possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in the ENT departments of numerous hospitals. The clinic operates in a new facility equipped with all modern amenities to provide the best care for patients. Particularly for young patients, the children's corner helps make the visit to the Otolaryngologist a pleasant experience. The clinic is contracted with the entire network of private insurance companies, and there is the option to prescribe medications and examinations through EOPYY. The equipment is technologically state-of-the-art, covering all areas of otolaryngology. Finally, the clinic offers comprehensive examinations as well as minor surgical procedures where general anesthesia is not required.

Kokkali Eleni is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She studied Medicine at the Medical University of Sofia. Subsequently, she specialized in Otolaryngology at the Naval Hospital of Athens and at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis". Additionally, she has worked as a General Practitioner at the Health Center of Ikaria. Finally, she specializes in otology - neurotology and otology - audiology.

Gligoris Georgios is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) specializing in adult and pediatric patients and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lefkada and subsequently in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus “Agios Panteleimon.” Concurrently, he specialized in Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens “Agios Savvas” and in Microsurgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. Additionally, he attended postgraduate ENT courses at the 1st and 2nd University ENT Clinics at the General Hospital of Athens “Hippocrates,” and trained at the ENT Clinic of the Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Agia Olga.” During his 10 years of postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, Dr. Gligoris Georgios gained significant professional experience as an ENT Surgeon at Kettering General Hospital, John Radcliffe (Oxford University Hospitals), and Great Western Hospital, where he also served as an Accredited Educational Supervisor (responsible for the training and assessment of medical trainees). Furthermore, he participated in the training of medical students at the University of Leicester, and in the education of medical students and trainees at Oxford University Hospitals and the University of Bristol. With a commitment to continuing medical education, he has participated in numerous conferences, educational courses, workshops, as well as lectures and presentations in the United Kingdom. Finally, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the British Medical Association, the Piraeus Medical Association, ENT - UK, the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, the British Rhinological Society, and The Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Papadopoulou Elina is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Koropi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." The physician runs a modern and fully equipped private Otolaryngology clinic and is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders in both children and adults. She has participated with lectures, free communications, and e-posters in Greek and international conferences and symposiums. The doctor has numerous publications in Greek and international otolaryngology journals and has contributed to translations of medical texts and books from the English language. She is also a member of the Athens Medical Association. Located just a few meters from the central square of Koropi, the clinic has been fully renovated and offers a minimalist and modern aesthetic aimed at making visitors feel comfortable during their stay. The examination room features ergonomic design and state-of-the-art medical equipment to seamlessly perform the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Dr. Papagianni Eleni is an ENT Surgeon – Otolaryngologist, MD, MSc, maintaining private practices in Larissa and Athens (Kifisia). She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy." She specialized in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the ENT Clinic of the Pammakaristos Hospital in Athens, the ‘Kliniken Maria Hilf GmbH’ hospital in Moenchengladbach, Germany, and the ‘417 N.I.M.T.S’ Hospital in Athens. The fully equipped and modern facilities of her clinic provide the capability for comprehensive otolaryngological examinations, including audiograms, tympanograms, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions, video endoscopy of the nose, pharynx, and larynx with contemporary recording, and otomicroscopy using a surgical microscope. Surgically, she covers a broad range of interventions in the nasal and paranasal sinus areas (rhinoplasty, functional nasal septum surgery, turbinate reduction, FESS), the nasopharynx (adenoidectomy), as well as surgical procedures in the oropharynx (tonsillectomy, pharyngo-uvuloplasty) and larynx (microlaryngoscopy, excisions, and biopsies of benign and malignant lesions using laser technology). In the specialized field of audiology, neurotology, and otosurgery, she performs medical procedures such as vertigo evaluation, balance assessment, canalith repositioning maneuvers, intratympanic injections, and minor surgical interventions.

Piperopoulos Stylianos is a Pediatric and Adult Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Porto Rafti. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" of Rome and specialized in head and neck otolaryngological surgery following training at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". Today, at his private clinic, he offers specialized services across the entire spectrum of otology - neurotology and stays updated on every new protocol, research, and development in his field, actively participating in seminars and scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Kanellos Panagiotis is an Otolaryngologist, Director of the ENT Department at Iaso Hospital, and a physician at the Pediatric Audiology Department of the same hospital. He maintains a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the Medical School of Craiova and specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Additionally, he received further specialization in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Audiology. Currently, in his private practice, he provides specialized services and treats a variety of conditions, including sudden hearing loss, facial or neck pain, allergic rhinitis, tonsils, hearing loss, hoarseness, olfactory disorders, nasal septum, tinnitus, external otitis, papillomas, vertigo, laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, and polyps. He has authored 46 scientific papers, which have been presented at Greek and international conferences. Finally, the physician is a member of the Panhellenic Pediatric Otolaryngology Society, the "New Doctors" Association, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Association of Greek Otolaryngologists, and the Panhellenic Medical Society of Audiology - Neurotology.

Vassos Georgios is an Otolaryngologist with private practices in Chalandri and Argyroupoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed his specialty training at multiple hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Penteli General Children's Hospital, Athens Naval Hospital, and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in London. He continues to serve as an external collaborator of the ENT Clinic at Guy's & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and as an ENT Consultant at NELTC in London. His goal is to provide the highest quality care for any pathology of the ear, nose, and throat and its management. Throughout his career, he has treated conditions involving the septum, olfactory disorders, nosebleeds, thyroid nodules, nasal septum deviation, snoring, chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, and nasal polyps. Additionally, he is affiliated with Bioclinic Athens, Mediterraneo Hospital, and Athens Clinic, and is a member and exclusive collaborator of the Harley Street Nose Clinic.

Kallitsi Epistimi is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon with a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete. She served as a rural doctor in Symi and trained in General Surgery at the Theia Pronoia Hospital "Pammakaristos". She specialized in the Otolaryngology clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the Otolaryngology clinic of the General Hospital of Athens Korgialeneio - Benakeio "Hellenic Red Cross". She has participated in numerous medical conferences, seminars, and workshops in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she manages otolaryngological conditions such as acute and chronic forms of otitis, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, diseases of the vocal cords and larynx, vertigo, snoring, among others. At the same time, she performs examinations such as audiograms, tympanograms, and endoscopy of the ears, nose, pharynx, and larynx with digital recording. She has extensive experience in the management and treatment of hearing and dizziness problems. Additionally, she undertakes surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, nasal septal surgery, vocal cord biopsies, and others. Finally, she is an external collaborator with the Errikos Dynan Hospital and the ORL Athens Clinic.

Dr. Katsapis Nikos is an Otolaryngologist and a member of the medical team at Premedicare Polyclinic. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Germany in Surgical Otolaryngology at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital, performing a large number of surgeries covering the full spectrum of the Otolaryngology specialty in both adults and children. In May 2017, he obtained the title of Surgeon Otolaryngologist for adults and children following examinations by the Medical Association of North Rhine in Düsseldorf, Germany. He worked as a Senior Registrar at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital and as Deputy Director at Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen, under the renowned Professor Ph. Dost. There, in September 2021, he earned the specialty title in Facial Plastic Surgery after performing numerous plastic surgeries (rhinoplasties, otoplasties, blepharoplasties, reconstruction of defects with flaps in oncology patients, etc.) and successfully passing the examinations of the Medical Association of Westphalia in Münster, Germany. He has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and holds certification as a Head and Neck Ultrasound Specialist (DEGUM) from the University of Mainz.

Panagiotis Mallis is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Sepolia. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ancona in Italy. He specialized in General Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and subsequently specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens Laiko. He also served as a Medical Officer - Reserve Ensign both at the Naval Academy and on a gunboat of the Hellenic Navy. In recent years, he has collaborated with and performed surgical procedures at the Athens Clinic, KAPPA Clinic, and Doctors Hospital. He has particular expertise in the evaluation of snoring and sleep disorders in children and adults, manages septal and snoring conditions, and provides services including endoscopic examination, ear cleaning, comprehensive audiological assessment, nasal septum examination, and tympanometry. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and has published articles in scientific journals. Finally, Dr. Mallis is a member of the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, the Hellenic Medical Audiology Neurootology Society, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngologic Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Disorders, and the Hellenic Rhinologic Society.

Mpousi Vasiliki, MD, MSc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Paiania area. Additionally, she is a consultant at the Otolaryngology – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic of Metropolitan General and an affiliated physician at IASO Clinic. She holds a Medical Degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and a Master's Degree in "Clinical & Industrial Pharmacology" from the same university. She completed her specialty training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st University Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." Finally, she actively ensures staying updated with advances in her field by participating in Medical Conferences and Courses.

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.