Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeons for Scoliosis in Acharnes

Tsiavos Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in the Acharnes area. In recent years, he has worked as a Consultant in the Spine Surgery Department at "Hygeia" Hospital, specializing in Spine Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, and Trauma Management. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his postgraduate studies focusing on metabolic bone diseases and Osteoporosis at the same university. He began his specialization in Orthopedic Surgery as an assistant physician to Professor Mr. Soukakos at the Athens Bioclinic. Subsequently, for approximately six years, he worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon at some of the largest hospitals in Athens, specifically at the University General Hospital "Attikon" and the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" (1 year). He has accumulated more than 10 years of experience in Orthopedic Surgery and successfully performs a large number of surgeries daily, focusing on conditions related to the Spine. His clinical interest centers on adult spinal disorders and congenital spinal conditions in children (scoliosis). He continuously pursues further education and attends seminars and specialized training courses in Greece and Europe and has obtained certification from the AO Course Advance In Operative Fracture Management. Finally, he has authored five academic publications, the latest of which was published in 2016 with the participation of academic colleagues and peers.

Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Director of the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Clinic. Since 2018, he has held a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized training from Washington University in the United States of America in Arthroscopic and Microsurgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder - Elbow and Hand), Peripheral Nerves - Brachial Plexus as well as Ankle and Foot Surgery. Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis maintains private practices in Chalandri and Acharnes and performs numerous surgical procedures across a broad spectrum of Orthopedic and Traumatology conditions at private hospitals with which he collaborates (Metropolitan General, Therapis General, Athens Bioclinic, Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital). He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Hand Surgery. Furthermore, he continues to publish numerous scientific papers in collaboration with world-renowned orthopedic surgeons in scientific journals based in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Through his ongoing participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and through his personal research on tendon and nerve injuries, he stays continually updated on surgical and conservative-regenerative treatment approaches for conditions such as arthropathies and tendon and nerve injuries.

Physio Heal Tsomi Despoina is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Athens University of Applied Sciences. She also holds a degree in Business Administration from the Athens College of Economics. She has 14 years of experience gained through her work in military and public hospitals (401 General Military Hospital of Athens, 251 General Hospital of Athens, Asklipieio Voula, E.I.A.A), as well as at the University Hospital of Valencia “La Fe,” at the Physis clinic, and with the Llevant sports team in Spain. She has also volunteered at N.N.A and worked as a physiotherapist in private therapy centers. She has been trained in acupuncture therapy, Clinical Pilates, manual therapy, and the Schroth method.

She specializes and has experience in neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and gynecological rehabilitation through accurate assessment. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PSF).

Adamakis Grigorios is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia, while concurrently serving as a Consultant in the Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Medical Center and as Head of preventive screening for pediatric orthopedic conditions at the "Gaia" Maternity Hospital. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Orthopedics at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the Attica General Hospital KAT, as well as in Pediatric Orthopedics, serving as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and at the "Alexandra" Maternity Hospital. Furthermore, he specialized in musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment for neonates and children in Austria and the United Kingdom. Finally, the doctor has served as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at the "Mitera" Maternity Hospital.

Dr. Mpesiris Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Ano Liosia, Kypseli, Corfu, and Ierapetra. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" and the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis titled "Comparative study of the local use of tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty (intra-articular – periarticular injection)." He has extensive experience working in clinics and hospitals, as well as participation in numerous conferences related to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, he received medical recognition awards and consistently stays up-to-date with all scientific advancements in his specialty, treating medical science as a vocation. Finally, he provides high-quality orthopedic services and comprehensive therapeutic interventions for every orthopedic issue.

Kemeridou Aikaterini is a Physiotherapist and the scientific director of the “Viokinisi” Physiotherapy Center in Nea Ionia. She studied Physiotherapy at the Athens Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) and graduated in 1990. She continuously enriches her knowledge by attending conferences and scientific seminars on specialized topics within the field of physiotherapy. She possesses significant experience and specializes particularly in shoulder and knee disorders, Trigger Point Therapy, Manual Therapy, acupuncture for the rehabilitation of sports injuries, orthopedic, respiratory, and neurological conditions, postoperative and post-traumatic rehabilitation, among others.

Kolympianakis Emmanouil is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Ano Patisia. He specializes in sports injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, microsurgery, as well as reconstructive surgery of major joints (knee and hip arthroplasty). He has extensive professional experience and provides specialized services at his private clinic, addressing a wide range of conditions such as cervical arthritis, low back pain – sciatica, tendinitis, calcific tendinopathy, sports injuries, osteoporosis, and pediatric orthopedics. Committed to continuous professional development, he actively participates in both Greek and international conferences and seminars through presentations and reports. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Orthopedic and Traumatology Society, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Karmali Aikaterini is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in the Orthopedic department of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," the 3rd Orthopedic department of the Attica General Hospital KAT, and the Orthopedic department of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Additionally, she served as a physician at IKA in Ilion, and at her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Valavani Stratigoula is a specialized Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a medical degree from the Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and trained in Orthopaedics at leading university hospitals in Belgium, including UZ Brussel, UMC Sint-Pieter, UKZKF (University Children's Hospital Brussels), AZ Sint Jan Bruges, and UZ Gent. Her postgraduate training focused on paediatric orthopaedic surgery, with particular emphasis on congenital and acquired deformities, hip and lower limb pathology, scoliosis, and neuromuscular disorders. Throughout her career, she has participated in a large number of specialized surgical procedures and has extensive experience in prenatal and neonatal screening for hip dysplasia, management of clubfoot and flatfoot, correction of congenital lower limb anomalies, as well as the guidance of children with motor or developmental disorders (such as cerebral palsy or syndromes). Since 2014, she has been working in Greece, initially at IASO Paidos and currently at her private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing specialized, personalized, and modern treatments for children and adolescents. Finally, Dr. Stratigoula is fluent in Greek, English, Dutch, and French and is an active member of the Athens Medical Association and the Belgian Orthopaedic Society.

Mitrogiannis Georgios is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Adults and Pediatrics – Sports Medicine Physician, maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. Concurrently, he works as a Consultant in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic at IASO Children’s Hospital. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine and is a doctoral candidate at the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Children’s Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," the Korgialenio-Benakio Greek Red Cross Hospital, and the General Athens Hospital "Evangelismos," where, following the receipt of his Orthopedic Specialty certification, he remained for an additional two years as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon. During his residency, he received extensive training in managing injuries of all severities, sports-related injuries, and arthroplasties, actively participating in a large number of surgical procedures across the full spectrum of Orthopedics. He holds the Barca Innovation Hub Professional Diploma in Team Sports Injuries and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, confirming his advanced expertise in sports medicine. In 2023, he served as a physician for the AEK Football Club, and from September 2024 to the present, he has been the team physician for the Academies of Panathinaikos Football Club. He also has a robust scientific portfolio with publications and presentations at Greek and international medical conferences and journals.

Orthopedic Surgeon Mpekas Georgios maintains private clinics in Pangrati, Agioi Anargyroi, and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended a postgraduate program in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Messolonghi "Chatzikosta" and in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula and the Children's General Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," where he also engaged in Pediatric Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed a six-month specialization in the Microsurgery - Upper Limb department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant at Metropolitan Hospital. The physician holds an Advanced Life Trauma Support diploma and is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation. Besides his private clinics in Pangrati and Agioi Anargyroi, Mpekas Georgios also works as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center (Marousi Clinic) and as an Associate Orthopedic Surgeon at the private clinic REA. Concurrently, he works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Athens Medical Group). The physician approaches each case with particular sensitivity, providing appropriate treatment tailored to the specific needs of each patient and their condition. He undertakes the surgical management of emergency orthopedic cases (fractures). Furthermore, his medical team manages numerous elective orthopedic surgical cases (arthroscopies, total arthroplasties, upper limb microsurgery, sports injuries). Finally, modern biological therapies (PRP, hyaluronic acid and cortisone injections) are performed in the clinic.

Dionysios Xionis, an orthopedic surgeon, is an associate of the Athens Medical Center and specializes in the full spectrum of orthopedic medicine. In his orthopedic clinic, every patient, regardless of age, can receive information on the prevention and rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dionysios Xionis provides a range of services at his clinic, including fracture monitoring, kyphosis, spondylolysis-spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, osteoporosis screening, and intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections for knees and shoulders. Additionally, the physician offers high-quality services for arthroscopic procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) arthroscopy, meniscus repair, and chondropathy treatment. Finally, through continuous education, he focuses on the management of spinal disorders, including low back pain and cervical syndrome.

Dr. Zaxariou Stergios MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist, maintaining private practices in Elefsina and Ano Liosia. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialization at the Orthopedic Department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Dr. Zaxariou specializes in sports injuries and is a member of the Medical Team of the Olympiacos B.C. Additionally, he specializes in the minimally invasive Surgical Treatment Method for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and stays continuously updated on all developments in Orthopedics through participation in conferences. In his private practice, he offers all necessary examinations and patient services including clinical examination, fracture monitoring, kyphosis and scoliosis management, osteoporosis screening, meniscus, cruciate ligament, and chondropathy arthroscopy, as well as intra-articular injections. Finally, Dr. Zaxariou is a member of the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Georgios Karydakis, MD, PhD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Military Physician, Doctor of Medicine from the University of Thessaly, Consultant at the Orthopedic Clinic of the 251st Air Force General Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Athens. He specializes in sports injuries, arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery of major joints (arthroplasty), pediatric orthopedic conditions, as well as trauma surgery. He graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps. He completed a one-year fellowship at the internationally recognized center for hip, knee, foot surgery and sports injuries at the ATOS Clinic in Heidelberg, Germany (HKF Zentrum, ATOS Klinik, Heidelberg), focusing on a wide range of sports injuries and reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Furthermore, Dr. Karydakis has extensive experience in conditions such as cartilage lesions of the knee and foot, cruciate ligament and meniscal tears, limb length discrepancy, osteoporosis, spinal disorders, fractures, among others. Finally, he has participated in numerous scientific conferences and educational seminars and has an extensive portfolio of publications and presentations in both Greek and international scientific journals and conferences.

Tsoumas Xristos is an Orthopedic Surgeon who operates a private practice in Nea Ionia. He is a graduate of the Military School of Corps Officers (S.S.A.S) and holds a Master's degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He serves as a Consultant Physician in the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the 251 General Hospital of Athens and as an External Collaborator at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. The doctor has an extensive record of presentations at Greek and international scientific conferences. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, leveraging his scientific expertise while always prioritizing the best possible care for each patient’s needs.

Dr. Georgios Tsakotos MD, MSc, PhD Orthopedic Surgeon - Assistant Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Georgios Tsakotos was born in Tripoli, Arcadia. After completing secondary education in Tripoli, he was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. From 2006 to 2012, he trained as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of "KAT" Hospital. He has received further training abroad in sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgery. He has participated, presenting papers and lectures, in numerous medical scientific conferences in Greece and abroad. He has authored and published over 100 research scientific articles in peer-reviewed international medical journals. He holds a distinction as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Medical School of Athens, a Master's degree (MSc) in metabolic bone diseases – osteoporosis from the Medical School of Athens, is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation (EL.I.OS.), the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (E.E.CH.O.T.), the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society, the Hellenic Society of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, is a Full Member of the European Hip Society, a Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA), Member of European Knee Associates (EKA), and an Associate Member of ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine). He serves as Assistant Director and Orthopedic Surgeon at the "METROPOLITAN" Hospital, in the Sports Injuries and Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery department. He is Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Dr. Sarantis Mixalis, MD, MSc, PhDc, is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Psychiko. Concurrently, he serves as an Orthopedic Consultant specializing in Sports Injuries at Metropolitan Hospital. He has extensive experience, having completed his specialization at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of G.N.A. KAT, while also specializing at the same hospital in the Hand-Upper Limb-Microsurgery Clinic, the Sports Injuries Department, and the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic. In 2018, he successfully completed advanced training in pediatric orthopedic trauma and pediatric skeletal deformities at the Orthopedic Hospital Speising (Vienna, Austria). Since 2019, he holds a Master's degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2020, he was appointed as a doctoral candidate by the Medical School of Athens, and since then he has been pursuing his doctoral thesis at the 2nd Orthopedic University Clinic of the University of Athens (Konstantopouleio Hospital – Agia Olga). He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), the European Society for Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEHOT), and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, he has a rich academic portfolio, authoring numerous publications in peer-reviewed international journals (PUBMED) and actively participating in presentations at Greek and international conferences.

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.