Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Sinusitis in Attica

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.

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.

H Κυπραίου Αργυρώ είναι Χειρουργός ΩΡΛ & Πλαστικής Προσώπου, Διευθύντρια του Τμήματος Λειτουργικής & Επανορθωτικής Χειρουργικής Ρινός στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ - Όμιλος ΥΓΕΙΑ και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Πειραιά. Είναι πτυχιούχος της  Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Πραγματοποίησε την υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σπάρτης και στη συνέχεια έκανε την ειδικότητα της Γενικής Χειρουργικής στο Αντικαρκινικό - Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά “Μεταξά”. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, όπου και ειδικεύτηκε σε ευρύτερο πεδίο ρινοχειρουργικής και ρινοπλαστικής περί τα 3.000 περιστατικά. Έκανε clinical attachment στο Νοσοκομείο Wythensaw-Withington, S. Manchester, U.K , Τμήμα ΩΡΛ. Επιπλέον, έκανε μετεκπαίδευση στην Πλαστική Χειρουργική Προσώπου στο Πανεπιστήμιο UIC, Chicago, USA και  με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην επανορθωτική ρινοπλαστική . Η δρ. Κυπραίου είναι η πρώτη διπλωματούχος στην Ελλάδα του International Board for Certification Πλαστικής & Επανορθωτικής Προσώπου. Είναι ομιλήτρια, σε πολλά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό με θέματα κυρίως νέες τεχνικές  ρινοπλαστικής  και εξελίξεις στη χειρουργική ρινικού διαφράγματος . Έχει ανακοινώσεις και επιστημονικές εργασίες που αφορούν εξειδικευμένα θέματα ρινοπλαστικής και αντιμετώπισης μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών. Η γιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην πρωτοπαθή και επανορθωτική ρινοπλαστική. Έχει στο ενεργητικό της πολλά περιστατικά στο ευρύτερο φάσμα της ρινοχειρουργικής και πραγματοποιεί από πολλές ρινοπλαστικές ανά έτος. Η δρ. Κυπραίου έχει επίσης εξειδίκευση στην αποκατάσταση του πτερυγίου ωτός μετά από εκ γενετής ελλείψεις ή αφαίρεση ογκιδίων και καρκινωμάτων τόσο από το αυτί, όσο και σε όλο το πρόσωπο. Είναι πιστοποιημένη χειρουργός από το International Board for Certification  in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Πρόκειται για ένα διεθνές δίπλωμα που έχει σκοπό να δημιουργήσει υψηλό επίπεδο γνώσεων στον τομέα της  πλαστικής χειρουργικής προσώπου παγκοσμίως. Είναι η πρώτη χειρουργός στην Ελλάδα που κατακτά αυτό το σημαντικό δίπλωμα κάνοντας πράξη τα όσα πρεσβεύει για τη συνεχιζόμενη υψηλού επιπέδου εκπαίδευση και εφαρμογή των αρτιότερων τεχνικών χειρουργικής σύμφωνα με τα διεθνή πρωτόκολλα.

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.

Nasiopoulou Theodora is an ENT specialist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a Master's degree in Audiology-Neuro-otology, is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds the European Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Diploma of European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. She has amassed extensive professional experience, having worked in the ENT Clinics of Mitera Hospital, Iaso Children’s Hospital, Iaso General Hospital, the Biomedical Clinic, and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates." In her private practice, she manages cases of vertigo, dizziness, and tinnitus, performs endoscopies of the nose, pharynx, and larynx, while also specializing in pediatric otorhinolaryngology.

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.

Ο Δρ. Περικλής Παπαευθυμίου είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Ενηλίκων και Παίδων. Ειδικεύθηκε και εξειδικεύθηκε επί εννέα συναπτά έτη σε κορυφαία κέντρα της Γερμανίας, όπου πραγματοποίησε με επιτυχία χιλιάδες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις σε ενηλίκους και παιδιά, επίσημα καταγεγραμμένες σύμφωνα με το γερμανικό σύστημα καταγραφής επεμβάσεων. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην χειρουργική αμυγδαλών και αδενοειδών εκβλαστήσεων (κρεατάκια), τη χειρουργική του ρινικού διαφράγματος, την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική παραρρινίων κόλπων (FESS - Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery), την χειρουργική των υπερτροφικών ρινικών κογχών με ραδιοσυχνότητες, την συντηρητική και χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση Ρινορραγίας, την αντιμετώπιση του Ροχαλητού και της Υπνικής Άπνοιας, την Ρινοπλαστική, την Ωτοπλαστική, τη χειρουργική θεραπεία παθήσεων των σιελογόνων αδένων, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην αφαίρεση όγκων παρωτίδας με διεγχηρητικό έλεγχο και διατήρηση του προσωπικού νεύρου, την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική λάρυγγα/φωνητικών χορδών, καθώς και την χειρουργική θεραπεία δερματικών όγκων της περιοχής του προσώπου και ιδιαίτερα του ωτικού πτερυγίου και της ρινός. Είναι κάτοχος του γερμανικού Τίτλου Ειδικότητας στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία, τον οποίο κατέκτησε μετά την ολοκλήρωση του προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης για την Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στα νοσοκομεία Universitätsklinikum Essen και Prosper Hospital Recklinghausen και μετά από επιτυχείς εξετάσεις ιατρικής ειδικότητας στον Ιατρικό Σύλλογο Westfalen-Lippe (Münster). Διετέλεσε Επιμελητής Α’ στην Κλινική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας - Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής & Τραχήλου του φημισμένου Prosper Hospital Γερμανίας. Οι επιστημονικές εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί στην διεθνή βιβλιογραφία. Στο διδακτικό του έργο περιλαμβάνεται η δραστηριότητά του ως εισηγητής στο προκλινικό μάθημα κλινικής εξέτασης της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας για τους Φοιτητές Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Duisburg-Essen της Γερμανίας. Είναι Μέλος της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας - Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου, Μέλος της Ελληνικής Ρινολογικής Εταιρίας και Μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Στο ιατρείο του στο Περιστέρι, με τον πιο σύγχρονο εξοπλισμό, παρέχει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας συνδυάζοντας επιστημονική ακρίβεια και εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα. Στο ιατρείο λειτουργεί υπερσύγχρονο Εργαστήριο Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπήσεων Ενηλίκων και Παίδων με Βίντεο-Καταγραφή, εξοπλισμένο με την τελευταία λέξη της τεχνολογίας σε εύκαμπτα και άκαμπτα ενδοσκόπια. Είναι εξοπλισμένο με ειδικό παιδιατρικό ενδοσκόπιο για τη διερεύνηση των παιδιατρικών ασθενών σε παθήσεις όπως η υπερτροφία των αδενοειδών εκβλαστήσεων (κρεατάκια) και η ωτίτιδα. Η Βίντεο-Ενδοσκόπηση επιτρέπει λεπτομερή διερεύνηση παθήσεων όπως το σκολιωτικό (στραβό) ρινικό διαφράγμα, οι ρινικοί πολύποδες, η ιγμορίτιδα, η αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, η υπερτροφία των ρινικών κογχών, το βράχος φωνής, η φαρυγγίτιδα, η λαρυγγίτιδα και οι διαταραχές κατάποσης. Η προβολή της ενδοσκοπικής εικόνας σε Οθόνη High Definition 43´ ιντσών διευκολύνει την αναλυτική ενημέρωση του ασθενούς επί των ευρημάτων καθώς και τον σχεδιασμό της κατάλληλης θεραπείας. Η εξέταση των Ώτων στο ιατρείο καθώς και ο καθαρισμός γίνονται με τη χρήση ειδικού Μικροσκοπίου, το οποίο επιτρέπει στον ιατρό την λεπτομερή εξέταση καθώς και τον καθαρισμό χωρίς ενόχληση για τον ασθενή. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει σύγχρονο ψηφιακό Ακοογράφο και Τυμπανογράφο για τη διενέργεια ελέγχου ακοής σε ενηλίκους και παιδιά. Για την καλύτερη συνεργασία των μικρών μας ασθενών ο Τυμπανογράφος είναι εξοπλισμένος με λειτουργία race car που εξομοιώνει την εξέταση με παιχνίδι.

Vlastarakos Petros MD, MSc, PhD, IDO-HNS (Eng.) is an Otolaryngology Surgeon with a fully equipped clinic in Agios Dimitrios, featuring advanced diagnostic technology. After four years of clinical practice in London, he returned to Athens, now possessing extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire clinical spectrum of otolaryngological conditions. More specifically, he manages cases of hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus, providing comprehensive information and treatment, as well as cases involving nasal breathing difficulties, voice hoarseness, and recurrent tonsillitis. Vlastarakos Petros, Otolaryngology Surgeon, has extensive experience in performing the full range of otolaryngological surgeries in both adults and children. The services at the clinic are delivered in an environment of friendliness and professionalism.

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 Nikolopoulos Ilias PhD is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon and Thyroid Specialist with a private practice in Chaidari. He has also served as the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center since 2011. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a medical degree from the same institution. He has received multiple specializations in Otolaryngology and Surgery, as well as in Pediatric Otolaryngology. He actively participates as a speaker at medical conferences and continuously follows all developments in his field of expertise.

Silvestros Mpoukouvalas is an Otorhinolaryngologist, scientific collaborator at METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova in Romania. He worked as a General Surgery Resident at the University Surgical Department (Endocrine Glands) at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Clinic Taxiarchai. Furthermore, he served as an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and as an Otorhinolaryngologist in the Neuro-otology - Nasal Surgery Department of the same hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngology. Notably, he specializes in allergology, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, functional rhinoplasty, as well as otology and audiology.

Andrianopoulos Dimosthenis MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon for adults and children, Director of the Endoscopic Surgery Unit at the 1st ENT Clinic of Mitera Hospital, former Senior Registrar at the 1st ENT Clinic of Errikos Dynan Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Health Administration from the University of Piraeus and has received advanced training in Otosurgery, Endoscopic Surgery of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, and the full spectrum of Head, Neck, and Thyroid surgery. With his extensive experience, the doctor is able to examine, diagnose, and treat patients both at his private practice and at Mitera Hospital. The private office operates in a fully renovated and equipped space with modern ENT medical devices. Finally, the doctor is involved in the entire range of otolaryngological surgical procedures, particularly in Endoscopic Otosurgery, where he performed the first operation in Greece in November 2016.

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.

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.

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.

Farazis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training and specialization in university clinics in Athens. Furthermore, he regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development in the field of otolaryngology.

Anastasopoulos Georgios is an Otorhinolaryngologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed his specialty training in otorhinolaryngology at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio Hospital (Hellenic Red Cross).

The doctor pursued further training in cochlear implants at the Hospital du Nord in Marseille, neck surgery at the University Clinic Erlangen in Germany, and endoscopic nasal surgery at the Hospitale di Circolo Varese in Italy.

In the field of rhinoplasty, he observed the surgical practice of two leading European surgeons: Dirk Jan Menger in Utrecht, Netherlands, and Wolfgang Gubisch in Stuttgart, Germany.

Finally, the doctor has published numerous papers in the international literature and actively participates in national and international conferences.

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.

Dr. Kanelis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist, Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital, and has maintained a private practice in Chaidari since 1994. He has received advanced training in Pediatric Laryngology, Otoneurology, and Ear Surgery at Baylor College in Houston, United States of America. He has been active in this field for over twenty years. In his practice, he performs a wide range of essential medical services, including ear cleaning, endoscopic examination, tympanometry, audiogram, and comprehensive audiological assessment. Additionally, he provides high-level services due to his extensive experience and specialization, managing numerous cases involving the surgical treatment of snoring, voice disorders, and deviated septum, conditions that affect a large proportion of patients.

Mantzari Eirini MD, PhD is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon specializing in Adults and Pediatrics, Director of the 5th ENT Clinic - Surgical Rhinology Clinic, Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty at Metropolitan General, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, Attica. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is an outstanding PhD holder from the same institution. Following her specialization in classical otolaryngology (Rhinologic Surgery, Neck Surgery, Otologic Surgery, Investigation of diseases of the Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Neck, and Ear-Labyrinth), she pursued further training in Facial Plastic Surgery and specialized in Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty. She served for over five years as a scientific collaborator in the Model Functional Rhinoplasty Unit of REA Clinic and subsequently as Director of the Functional Rhinoplasty Department at IASO Clinic for three years. She possesses extensive surgical experience with a large number of cases in classical Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery, Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty, and Otoplasty. She has a continuous presence at international and Greek conferences and collaborates with reference centers in Greece and abroad to remain constantly updated on the latest advancements and to offer the most advanced surgical techniques. Lastly, Dr. Mantzari has numerous foreign and Greek language publications in reputable medical journals and is a member of various scientific societies and associations.