Doctors for Rhinitis

Papapostolou Niki is a specialist allergist for children and adults and maintains a clinic at Agios Nikolaos Square in Acharnes. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree (MSc) in "Pediatric Pulmonology." Additionally, she is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She completed her specialization at the Allergy Unit "D. Kalogeromitros" of the 2nd University Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology at NKUA, at the Attikon University General Hospital, where she remains a scientific collaborator. The physician possesses extensive expertise in all fields of allergology, including respiratory allergies, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, skin allergies, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, food allergies, drug allergies, insect sting allergies, various immunological conditions, mastocytosis, and eosinophilic disorders. Papapostolou Niki is an active member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), with numerous presentations and lectures at international and Greek conferences, actively contributing to the advancement of allergology science. Her primary aim is to provide personalized and high-quality care based on up-to-date scientific evidence. Through the use of advanced diagnostic methods (prick tests, intradermal tests, patch tests) and specialized treatments such as immunotherapy and biologic agents, she successfully manages even the most complex allergic conditions. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for her patients by offering modern and effective solutions for allergy management.

Dr. Kiousis Nikolaos, MD, MSc, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Cholargos, Attica. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Global Health and Disaster Medicine. He began his specialization in the Otolaryngology Department of the "P & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital and completed his training at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he gained extensive experience in managing cases across the full spectrum of his specialty. He has participated in international and national conferences and seminars and serves as an instructor in the annual surgical bone excavation seminar organized by the ENT clinic of Evangelismos. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

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.

Gkountakos Ioannis MD, MSc, PhD, FEBORL-HNS is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research Methodology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a medical degree from the same university. He is also a Doctor of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor is specialized in head and neck surgery and has worked at various hospitals in Greece and abroad, including St Mary’s & Charing Cross Hospital in England. To date, he serves as Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and remains a Scientific Collaborator at the University ENT Clinic of the AHEPA University General Hospital as well as an Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Imperial College NHS Trust in London. In his private practice, he provides specialized services covering the entire spectrum of otolaryngology tailored to the needs of his patients. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic ENT Society, the Northern Greece ENT Society, the European Rhinologic Society, the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the British Rhinoplasty Society.

Gkortsali Athanasia is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She specialized in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the ENT Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, where she was trained in a large number of cases and surgical procedures. She further specialized in pediatric ENT at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." She has participated in specialized training concerning the management of nasal diseases (FESS - Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) and surgical ear conditions. She has particular expertise in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (ear tubes), rhinoplasty and nasal septum surgery (septoplasty), as well as endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). In her private practice, she manages otolaryngological cases in both children and adults, performing comprehensive endoscopic and audiological evaluations. Finally, she has participated as a speaker and attendee in numerous seminars and conferences in her specialty and serves as an external collaborating surgeon at the ENT Clinic of Athens and at IASO Children’s Hospital.

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.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Mpoumpa Elena is an Otolaryngologist and maintains her private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Naval Hospital of Athens (Adult ENT) and at the Attikon University Hospital (Pediatric Otolaryngology). She serves as a Consultant at the Naval Hospital of Athens (ENT Clinic) as well as at the ENT Clinic of IASO. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

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.

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.

Η Καναβάρου Ιωάννα MD, MSc είναι Αλλεργιολόγος Παίδων και Ενηλίκων - Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Επιμελήτρια του Αλλεργιολογικού τμήματος του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Παγκράτι. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ιατρικής από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης και είναι απόφοιτη της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (Σ.Σ.Α.Σ.). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Αλλεργιολογία στη Μονάδα Αλλεργιολoγίας “Δημήτριος Καλογερομήτρος” της Β’ Κλινικής Αφροδίσιων και Δερματικών Νόσων του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου “ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ”. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στη Βιοστατιστική της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών και του τμήματος Μαθηματικών του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι διπλωματούχος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας (EAACI), το οποίο απέκτησε λαμβάνοντας μέρος σε Ευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις Γνώσεων στην Αλλεργιολογία και Κλινική Ανοσολογία (Certificate of Excellence in Allergology and Clinical Immunology, E.A.A.C.I/UEMS). Επίσης, έχει λάβει το 1ο Βραβείο προφορικής ανακοίνωσης με τίτλο «Αντιδράσεις υπερευαισθησίας σε παράγωγα πλατίνας» στο 13ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Αλλεργιολογίας και Κλινικής Ανοσολογίας και το 1ο βραβείο επιστημονικής εργασίας στην ελεύθερη ανακοίνωση με τίτλο «Προγνωστικοί δείκτες υποτροπής ασθενών με χρόνια αυθόρμητη κνίδωση που είχαν πλήρη ανταπόκριση στην Ομαλιζουμάμπη, μετά τη διακοπή αυτής» στο 3ο State of the Art: Το Αλλεργικό Παιδί και οι Εξελίξεις. Στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο, σε ένα περιβάλλον φιλικό και άνετο, με τις πλέον σύγχρονες μεθόδους και εξοπλισμό, παρέχει διερεύνηση, πρόληψη, διάγνωση και θεραπεία των αλλεργικών νοσημάτων τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες, προσεγγίζοντας τον κάθε ασθενή ανάλογα με τις προσωπικές του ανάγκες. Η ιατρός διαθέτει εμπειρία σε αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, αλλεργικό άσθμα, ατοπική δερματίτιδα, κνίδωση, αγγειοοίδημα, αλλεργία σε τροφές, αλλεργία σε φάρμακα, αλλεργία σε μέλισσα και σφήκα. Στο ιατρείο πραγματοποιούνται αλλεργικά τεστ, σπιρομέτρηση, ανοσοθεραπεία (αλλεργικά εμβόλια - θεραπεία απευαισθητοποίησης), μονοκλωνικά αντισώματα, βιολογικοί παράγοντες.

Nellas Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon, specializing in both pediatric and adult patients, and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lamia. He received his specialization in Otolaryngology Surgery from the 2nd University ENT Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." He collaborates as an ENT Surgeon with the private clinic Iatriko Diavalkaniko Thessaloniki, "Agios Loukas," Euromedica General Clinic, and the Kyanos Stavros Clinic of the Euromedica group. Finally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and, as part of his ongoing professional development, has participated in numerous seminars and medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

Pananaki Anna is an Adult and Pediatric Allergist with a private practice in Aigaleo. She received her allergy specialization at hospitals in Athens, including the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," the General Hospital "Laiko," the Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," as well as at Brabois Hospital in France. At her private practice in Aigaleo, the most common allergological procedures are performed: skin testing for seasonal allergens (pollens), perennial allergens (mites, fungi, pets), foods, medications, occupational allergens, hymenoptera venom (wasp - bee), patch testing, spirometry, bronchial challenges, immunotherapy, diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, severe allergic reactions, and urticaria. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Pananaki collaborates with L'OREAL HELLAS as the responsible physician for adverse product reactions.

Roumeliotis V Dimitris MD, MSc Aud Neurot, FEBORL-HNS is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He holds a degree in Medicine from the School of Health Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a head and neck surgeon, a member, and diploma holder of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery following pan-European examinations (Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery). He is specialized in Otology / Neurotology (holding a postgraduate degree in Audiology - Neurotology, MSc Audiology and Neurotology from the Medical School of Athens), rhinology - rhinologic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and has for many years practiced laser surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the mouth, oropharynx, and larynx. In his modern clinic, all necessary diagnostic examinations can be performed, such as endoscopic examination of the nose - nasopharynx - orifices of the Eustachian tubes, pharynx, and larynx, with recording of these examinations on DVD; comprehensive audiological assessment including audiogram, tympanogram, and identification of acoustic reflexes; as well as investigation and management of labyrinth disorders. Otolaryngological problems requiring surgical treatment are addressed using the most advanced methods in affiliated clinics. The physician actively participates in all professional conferences related to his specialty both in Greece and abroad, and has numerous publications and oral presentations in both Greek and international scientific journals and conferences to his credit.

Nikolidakis Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, while also collaborating with the Otolaryngology department of Creta Interclinic and the Asklipieio Hospital of Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in Otolaryngology at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. During his training, he also worked at the Neurosurgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio," as well as at the Plastic Surgery Department of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas."

He has received further training at centers abroad, particularly in the area of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He has specialized in the full spectrum of Otolaryngology, applying modern techniques, with a particular focus on Neuro-otology (evoked potentials - ABR), diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, as well as endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He holds a diploma in Homeopathy from the Hellenic Society of Homeopathy. Finally, he has numerous presentations and participations in international and Greek conferences, as well as publications in medical journals.

Dr. Xrysovitsiotis Georgios, MD, PhDc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Crete and completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." Dr. Xrysovitsiotis serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of N.K.U.A. at G.N.A. "Hippokratio." Furthermore, he has an extensive record of academic publications in international journals as both author and collaborator, along with numerous invited lectures and presentations at scientific conferences in Greece and abroad.

Papathanasiou Antonios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Officers' School and trained at major hospitals in Athens, including the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He has served as Director of the ENT Clinic at the 412 Military Hospital of Xanthi and as Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. His extensive professional experience at major hospitals enables him to offer a wide range of services at his private practice, always tailored to the needs of each patient.

Ο Σαμαράς Γεώργιος είναι Χειρουργός Εξειδικευμένος Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Ενηλίκων και Παίδων - MSc Παθήσεις ρινός, Βάσης Κρανίου και Προσωπικής χώρας.

Διατηρεί το δικό του ιατρείο στο Παγκράτι, είναι Επιμελητής στο Mediterraneo Hospital και κατέχει θέση Ωτορνολαρυγγολόγου στα Πολυϊατρεία του ΕΔΟΕΑΠ.

Παράλληλα είναι Εξωτερικός Συνεργάτης διαφόρων ιδιωτικών κλινικών και Νοσοκομείων.

Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης (Δ.Π.Θ.) και έχει ολοκληρώσει με βαθμό ΑΡΙΣΤΑ το διιδρυματικό μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών του τμήματος ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών: παθήσεις ρινός, βάσης κρανίου και προσωπικής χώρας, ενώ εκπονήθηκε η διπλωματική εργασία με θέμα τις ενδοσκοπικές και εξωτερικές προσπελάσεις του μετωπιαίου κόλπου.

Διετέλεσε ειδικευόμενος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Μυτιλήνης "Βοστάνειο" και Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Κοργιαλένειο - Μπενάκειο, Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός", όπου και απέκτησε εμπειρία σε πλήθος περιστατικών ενηλίκων και παίδων.

Έχει λάβει μέρος σε διάφορες μετεκπαιδεύσεις, κυρίως στην ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων κόλπων, στη ρινοπλαστική, καθώς και στη χειρουργική παθήσεων του ωτός.

Τέλος, ο γιατρός έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και μετεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων με ενεργή συμμετοχή σε εργασίες, άρθρα και ανακοινώσεις.