Doctors for Shoulder arthroscopy in Attica

Andreopoulos Asimakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist who has maintained his medical practice since 2008 in Ilion, Attica. He has been a Consultant at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of Metropolitan General since 2008 and a collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in the Peristeri Clinic. He specializes in hip and knee arthroplasties, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, and traumatology. Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, such as the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," treating conditions including sports injuries, sciatica, fractures, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteosynthesis, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Nikolopoulos Aleksandros MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist - Sports Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Daphne. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly. He specialized at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Karditsa and subsequently moved to Germany, where he continued his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at one of the largest orthopedic clinics in the country, St. Anna Hospital, Herne. For two football seasons, he served as the Sports Medicine Physician for the youth football academies of Schalke 04 e.V., accompanying the teams to home and away matches, gaining significant experience in the management of sports injuries. He worked at the distinguished University Hospital of Bochum, St Josef Hospital - Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr Universität Bochum, where he obtained the Medical Specialty title in Orthopedics and Traumatology and continued his career there as a Consultant. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous international scientific conferences and seminars, including key topics such as: ultrasonographic neonatal diagnostics according to Graf for early detection of hip dysplasia, specialized traumatology under the auspices of AO Trauma, endoscopic spinal surgery, emergency pre-hospital medicine (Notarzt), pediatric orthopedics, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, microsurgery and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, reconstructive knee and hip surgery, among others. Overall, he has acquired substantial experience across the full spectrum of orthopedics and traumatology as well as significant surgical expertise, performing numerous complex surgical procedures in both adults and children. Finally, the physician is a member of the International Traumatology Society AO Trauma (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Οι Δρ. Πισκοπάκης Νικόλαος & Πισκοπάκης Ανδρέας είναι Ορθοπαιδικοί Χειρουργοί και διατηρούν ιδιωτικό ιατρείο Ρέθυμνο και στο Μαρούσι (εντός του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών). Ο Δρ. Πισκοπάκης Νικόλαος είναι Διευθυντής της Ορθοπεδικής Κλινικής - Αθλητικών Κακώσεων του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών. Είναι Διδάκτωρ του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και έχει εξειδίκευση στην Αρθροσκοπική Χειρουργική, στη χειρουργική αντικατάσταση των μεγάλων αρθρώσεων (ολική αντικατάσταση γόνατος, ισχίου, ώμου) και στις αθλητικές κακώσεις. Διαθέτει πλούσια εμπειρία στον κλάδο του από το 1982, κατέχοντας σημαντικές θέσεις, καθώς ήταν ένας εκ των ιδρυτών της Κλινικής Αθλητικών Κακώσεων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής ΚΑΤ και σήμερα κατέχει την θέση του Διευθυντή της Ορθοπεδικής Κλινικής και Αθλητικών Κακώσεων του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών. Έχει διατελέσει Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Αρθροσκοπικής Εταιρείας από το 2010 έως το 2012. Ο κ. Πισκοπάκης είναι ενεργό μέλος των σημαντικότερων Συλλόγων Ορθοπαιδικής σε Ευρωπαϊκό και Παγκόσμιο επίπεδο.Ο Πισκοπάκης Ανδρέας είναι Ορθοπαιδικός χειρουργός και Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής στην Ορθοπαιδική κλινική του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών.Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του πανεπιστημίου Universita di Foggia της Ιταλίας.Στην συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Ορθοπαιδικής Χειρουργικής & Τραυματιολογίας στο Νοσοκομείο ΚΑΤ.Είναι Διδάκτωρ(PhD) Πανεπιστημίου των Ιωαννίνων, με έρευνα πάνω στην ενσωμάτωση του πρόσθιου χιαστού συνδέσμου του γόνατος.Έχει επίσης διατελέσει Βασικός Ερευνητής στο πρόγραμμα “e-teams : οργάνωση και διαχείρισηαθλητικών ομάδων” του Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου.Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην αρθροσκοπική χειρουργική Ώμου στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Humanitas του Μιλάνου , από τον καθηγητή Alessandro Castagna και στην Αμερική από τον καθηγητή του Harvard Medical School Dr. Tom Minas, σε τεχνικές διατήρησης και αποκατάστασης χόνδρινων βλαβών του Γόνατος και σε εξατομικευμένες τεχνικές ολικής αρθροπλαστικής του Γόνατος.Από το 2022 έχει ξεκινήσει συνεργασία με το ερευνητικό τμήμα του πανεπιστημίου της Bologna , Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute , πάνω στην εφαρμογή τεχνικών μεταμόσχευσης και διατήρησης των μηνίσκωντου γόνατος.Συμβουλεύει και παρακολουθεί ερασιτέχνες και επαγγελματίες αθλητές, σε Ελλάδα και Εξωτερικό και παρέχει σύγχρονες θεραπείες αρθροπλαστικής μεγάλων αρθρώσεων σε ασθενείς μεγαλύτερων ηλικιών.Επιπλέον είναι ενεργό μέλος των εταιριών: ISAKOS (International Society Of Arthroscopy , Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine),ICRS (International Cartilage Repair Society) και ESSKA (European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy).Τέλος,η Ιατρική Ομάδα έχοντας αποκτήσει πολυετή εμπειρία,από το 1996 έως σήμερα ,δραστηριοποιείται με επιτυχία στις αθλητικές κακώσεις, την αρθροσκοπική χειρουργική και την κάλυψηεπαγγελματικών ομάδων στο υψηλότερο επίπεδο, υπεύθυνος των ποδοσφαιρικών τμημάτων του Ολυμπιακού Αθλητικού Ομίλου & του Ατρόμητου.

Mprilakis Emmanouil is a Sports Medicine Physician and operates two private clinics, located in Palaio Faliro and Psychiko. He holds a Doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses the "Advanced Trauma Life Support" and “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound” certifications from the American College of Surgeons and the Burwin Institute of Canada, respectively. He specializes in arthroplasty of major joints (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, and sports injuries. His expertise in surgery of these joints stems from his advanced training in innovative surgical techniques. Additionally, he has served as the Orthopedic Surgeon for the women's basketball team of Olympiacos Piraeus (for 2 years) and Panionios G.S. (for 7 years), and has collaborated with numerous teams and high-level athletes. He is the Deputy Director of the Third Orthopedic Clinic at Ygeia Hospital and the Athens Center for Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery. He serves as Secretary of the Sports Injuries Department of the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology and is a member of committees of both the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA) and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS). Furthermore, he is an active member of 14 Greek and international scientific associations, has published numerous scientific articles and communications in Greek and international journals, and has delivered lectures at Greek and international sports medicine conferences.

Kakavas Pindaros is an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center, Chief Physician of the AEK F.C. Football Academy, and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a Diploma in Sports Injuries from the International Olympic Committee based in Lausanne. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Evangelismos." Concurrently, he specialized in Upper Limb Microsurgery and Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT." He has served as a consultant at the 2nd Sports Injuries Clinic of Euroclinic Athens, Team Doctor for AEK FC (A' Team), Football Academy Doctor for Panathinaikos F.C., and as a member of the medical staff for AEK BC and Panellinios BC. Throughout his career, he has accumulated surgical experience in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, total knee and hip arthroplasties, and orthopedic trauma.

Armakolas Nikolaos MD, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a Master’s Degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the same University. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, at the "Hygeia" Clinic in Marousi, and at the private clinic "Leto" in Kalamata, while also collaborating with major clinics such as the Iatriko and Mediterraneo Hospital. At his practice, he provides comprehensive information and appropriate treatment tailored to each patient’s needs, following the most modern techniques. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Medical Association of the United Kingdom, and the Medical Association of Sweden.

Ioannis Mamais is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Ano Patissia. He holds a medical degree from the University of Belgrade and specialized in Orthopedics. He has extensive and significant clinical experience, having worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon – Consultant in the Reconstructive Surgery Clinic at the Athens Medical Group (P. Faliro Clinic), at the General Hospital "Red Cross," and at the Pediatric Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Furthermore, he specializes in arthroscopy, traumatology, and hip and knee arthroplasty.

Stathellis Apostolos MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle, as well as sports injuries. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the University of Ulm in Germany. After eight years of training in Germany (2009 - 2016) at one of the leading centers for arthroscopic surgery (Sportklinik - Stuttgart), he now maintains private clinics in Vrilissia and Marousi and concurrently serves as an Attending Physician at the Third Orthopedic Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. In 2016, he obtained the sports medicine specialization title in Germany, as well as certification in arthroscopic surgery. Additionally, the physician is trained and certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Papoutsis Konstantinos MD, FEBOT, FRCS (Tr&Orth) is a Military Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon, Traumatologist, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. He is a Consultant at the Orthopedic Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens. He graduated from the Medical Department of the Military School of Corps Officers and holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He trained in both surgical and non-surgical management of the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions initially at the Naval Hospital of Athens and subsequently in London, where he spent a total of six years. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedic Traumatology, earning fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology following specialized examinations. He has specialized in recognized centers in London in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery, management of Hip disorders in Young Adults, and is among the few surgeons in Greece specialized in Trauma Surgery, Fractures, and Pelvic Ring (Pelvis) and Acetabulum Pathologies. Hip and Knee Arthroplasty using the latest minimally invasive, bloodless techniques and fast recovery protocols, revision of painful arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder, ligament reconstruction, sports injuries, and fracture surgery are some of the procedures he frequently performs. He is committed to providing high-level healthcare services modeled on the standards of the United Kingdom's health system, with respect for the patient's individuality and dignity. Finally, he collaborates with Metropolitan, Metropolitan General, Mediterraneo Hospital, and the Peristeri Medical Center.

Ksomeritaki Eleni is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Crete in Heraklion. She served her mandatory Rural Service at the Vamou Health Center in Chania. In 1998, she obtained her specialty title in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. She specialized in Orthopedics at the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula and at KAT Hospital in specialized departments of hand surgery, microsurgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the organization and management of health services. She has completed three years of training in medical acupuncture (2 years at the Northern Greece Institute of Acupuncture and 1 year at the Medical Acupuncture Training Center) and holds certification according to the standards of ICMART - International Council of Medical Acupuncture Related Techniques. Furthermore, she has been trained in homeopathy. Alongside Orthopedics, she has been practicing acupuncture since 2010, primarily addressing musculoskeletal pain by administering homeopathic medicines in combination.

Samdanis Vasileios is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Agia Paraskevi and Koropi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in upper limb surgery (shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand) at one of the largest purely orthopedic centers in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he is an attending physician at the 5th Orthopedic Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree in metabolic bone diseases - osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Orthopedic Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has an extensive research portfolio, with numerous lectures and presentations at Greek and international medical conferences, as well as publications in scientific journals. Furthermore, he has a rich teaching record spanning several years in the postgraduate program "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of Athens. Finally, he is a member of Greek and international medical associations and scientific societies.

Avramidis Grigorios P. is an Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine Specialist and Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at HYGEIA. He maintains private practices in Chalkida and Marousi, Attica, and also conducts examinations and performs surgical procedures in Cyprus. He was born and raised in Chalkida and originates from Nafplio. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's Degree in "Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specializes in Arthroscopy, Robotic Arthroplasty, Hand Surgery, as well as Sports Injuries. He is officially certified in Robotic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. He has received multiple scholarships and actively participates in scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as in the authorship of scientific papers.

Mantakos Dimitrios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Ilion and Skala Lakonias. Additionally, he serves as Consultant at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of the private hospital HYGEIA and as a Scientific Collaborator at the private hospital MITERA. He studied Medicine at the University of Patras and subsequently completed his postgraduate studies in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has many years of experience, having specialized at the Penteli General Children’s Hospital where he completed training in Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, and at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the General Attica Hospital KAT. At the same hospital, he further specialized in the Hand - Upper Limb - Microsurgery Clinic, as well as in the Sports Injuries Department. He has also completed courses in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support. He is a member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (HSOST), and the Athens Medical Association. Furthermore, he has attended numerous national and European orthopedic and other specialty conferences and has participated in a significant number of seminars both as an instructor and as a trainee.

Dr. Katsoulis Grigorios MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Korydallos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, gaining extensive experience at hospitals such as the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, the Korgialeneio - Benakeio "Hellenic Red Cross" Hospital, and the Royal & Broadgreen University Hospitals of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, under the supervision of Professor Simon P. Frostick. In 2012, he was awarded a scholarship by the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (HSOST) through written examinations for further specialization in the United Kingdom. His area of expertise includes trauma, sports injuries, and reconstructive joint surgery, with a focus on shoulder and knee arthroscopy as well as total hip and knee arthroplasty using advanced contemporary techniques (ALMIS, Navigator). He collaborates with the private clinic of the Medical Center Group in Psychiko and Paleo Faliro, whose facilities provide assurance for the management of both simple and highly complex surgical procedures. Finally, the doctor actively participates annually in major conferences and educational seminars in Greece and abroad, either as a speaker or for his ongoing education and training in the latest advancements in the specialty.

Spyridon Kseinis is an Orthopedic Surgeon maintaining private clinics in Pefki and Psychiko. He is the Deputy Director of the 1st Clinic of Sports Injuries at METROPOLITAN GENERAL and holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens since May 2014, awarded with the grade "Excellent." Since 2008, he has collaborated with the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and serves as the physician for the National Futsal Team. Concurrently, he is UEFA-accredited, having completed the "UEFA Football Doctor Education Programme." He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism. He trained at the General Accident Hospital KAT, specializing in fracture management, reconstructive joint surgery (knee and hip arthroplasty), and sports injuries. Following his specialization, he assumed the position of Registrar at the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of KAT Hospital, where he remained for four years. During his tenure as Registrar, he gained substantial surgical experience, serving as the lead Orthopedic Surgeon in numerous emergency shifts and successfully performing a large number of surgical interventions across the full spectrum of trauma (upper and lower limb fractures, hip fractures, tendon ruptures, hand surgery), reconstructive surgery (hip and knee arthroplasties), and sports injuries (arthroscopic surgery). Additionally, he received training in Pediatric Orthopedics at the "Agia Sophia" Children's Hospital and in disorders of the Hand during his tenure at the University Hospital "Sahlgrenska University Hospital" in Gothenburg, Sweden.