Cardiologist with experience in Stress test in Attica

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

Andreas Tassopoulos is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the University of Athens with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Concurrently, he serves as the Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, he began his specialization at the General Hospital of Chalkida, which he completed at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio N.E.E.S. Moreover, he was a Fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society for training in advanced echocardiographic techniques at the latter institution. He possesses clinical experience as well as research expertise, having participated in multicenter scientific studies and registries. Additionally, he has served as an instructor in cardiopulmonary resuscitation seminars and as a speaker at conferences. He has also held the position of Cardiological Clinic Supervisor at Iaso Hospital and worked as a scientific collaborator at the Euroclinic of Athens. Finally, his scientific contributions are reflected in both his doctoral dissertation and his publications in international journals.

Loizos Savvas MD, MSc, PhD is a Cardiologist at HYGEIA Hospital and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He has worked and specialized in major hospitals in London (Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Barts Heart Centre) in advanced cardiovascular imaging (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance and computed tomography) and heart failure. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) from Imperial College London, focusing on peripheral vascular ultrasound. He holds international certifications for performing cardiovascular imaging techniques (EACVI, SCCT). He is an active member of the Echocardiography Working Group of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology, the representative of the Cardiovascular Imaging Group of the European Society of Cardiology in Greece, and serves as a member of the European certification committee for performing cardiac ultrasounds. He has received honorary scholarships from the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology and possesses extensive educational and research work, as well as numerous participations in conferences with lectures and presentations.

Mr. Kouremetis Mixalis is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Smyrni since 1991. He holds a degree and graduated with honors as a Doctor from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He has undergone further training for six months in Cardiac Ultrasound and for twenty months in Interventional Cardiology at the University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of Clinical Cardiology (coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, heart failure). The practice offers: Heart and aortic triplex, stress testing, Holter monitoring of rhythm and blood pressure, pre-athletic screening for children and adults. He has participated in 21 studies presented at international and Greek conferences and journals, and has also delivered lectures at conferences and workshops in Greece and Europe. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic Hypertension Society, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Cardiologists. *The doctor is contracted with the "Prolavo" Doxiadis program*

Dr. Kourkouti Polina MD, PhD, MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Holargos, while also serving as the Deputy Director of the First Cardiology Department of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an honors doctorate in medicine from the same institution. Additionally, she is an honors graduate with a master's degree in Intensive Care Units and cardiac nursing, awarded with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. She holds a series of accreditations in resuscitation techniques and has notably received the Advanced Life Support accreditation with top marks. Her specialties include the latest techniques in dynamic stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography (TOE) at Elpis Hospital. Finally, her clinic offers parking for disabled persons at the clinic entrance and free municipal parking directly opposite on Perikleous Avenue. 

Tsoukalas Dionysios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Pallini. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He specialized at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus and obtained the Cardiology specialty title in 2018. Since then, he has worked as a Specialist Cardiologist at the General Hospital of Nikaia Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon," the General Hospital of Trikala, the General Hospital Asklipieio Voula, as well as at the Metropolitan General Hospital, where he currently serves as Consultant of the 2nd Cardiology Clinic. He is also a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout his career, he has acquired significant experience across the full spectrum of clinical and interventional cardiology, having performed numerous coronary angiographies and angioplasties, both in emergency and routine settings. Additionally, he holds expertise in the latest echocardiographic techniques (Stress Echo - Transesophageal Echocardiography) from the General Hospital Asklipieio Voula. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the Hellenic College of Cardiology, the Scientific Association of Interventional Cardiology, the Working Groups on Echocardiography, Hypertension and Interventional Cardiology, and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Ioannidis Emmanouil is an Interventional Cardiologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. He is a Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Red Cross," where he is active in the Acute Coronary Syndromes Unit and serves as the Head of the Lipid Clinic, while also participating actively in the Hemodynamics Laboratory. Additionally, he collaborates with the “Errikos Dynan” Clinic, expanding his activities in the private hospital sector. In his private practice, he provides comprehensive cardiological care with a focus on dyslipidemia, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular heart diseases, utilizing modern diagnostic tools such as cardiac triplex and Holter monitoring. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from the same institution. He specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Nikaia – Agios Panteleimon, one of the largest hospitals in the country in terms of patient volume and cardiological emergencies. Subsequently, he served for four years as an Assistant Consultant B’ at the “Sismanogleio” Hospital, where he completed his specialization in Interventional Cardiology, gaining experience in angioplasty and the management of acute coronary syndromes. He holds the European Certification in Echocardiography (EACVI) and has official recognition of specialization in Interventional Cardiology from KESY. He has significant scientific activity, with participation in Greek and international conferences and publications. His many years of experience in major National Health System hospitals guarantee his scientific competence and his ability to responsibly and systematically manage the full spectrum of cardiological diseases.

Amartolos Panagiotis is a Cardiologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens with a private practice in Chaidari. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He is certified to perform echocardiograms in cardiology and has many years of experience. He has worked in clinics while simultaneously serving as Head of Medical Services for shipping companies, where he introduced digital remote patient monitoring methods on ships (telemedicine). Additionally, he has an extensive research and publication record, reflected in his articles in both international and Greek scientific journals, as well as numerous presentations. Finally, he participates as a speaker at conferences and has made significant social contributions.

Sinopoulou Panagiota is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in clinical cardiology as well as advanced ultrasound techniques, having also completed further specialization at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens Hippocratio. She is certified to perform complex examinations such as stress-echo, transesophageal echocardiograms, etc. In her private practice, she deals with the full spectrum of clinical and laboratory cardiology.

Fotios Theodorakopoulos is a Specialist Cardiologist and has been operating the modern Private Multi-Clinic IAZO in Haidari since September 2017, together with a team of experienced physicians from various specialties. He completed his studies at G.R.T. POPA University. Subsequently, he specialized in Pathology and Cardiology at the Attikon University General Hospital. Finally, he possesses extensive experience and has managed a multitude of cases over the years.

Cardiologist Mparmpagiannis Dimitrios is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He began his cardiology specialization at the Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen in Oberhausen, Germany, and completed it at G.N.P. Tzaneio. During his specialization, he demonstrated a particular interest in echocardiography, in which he specialized. After successfully passing examinations, he obtained certification from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE Certification) and Adult Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE Certification). Concurrently, he earned the European Diploma in Cardiology (Exams in General Cardiology) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). After obtaining his cardiology specialty, he was selected as a fellow by the Hellenic Cardiological Society for further training in advanced echocardiographic techniques (stress echo, transoesophageal echocardiography, Strain, 3D Echo), which he is undertaking at the Echocardiography Training Center of G.N.P. Tzaneio, "D. Beldekos." Currently, he practices cardiology in his private clinic in Nikaia, while simultaneously serving as a fellow at the Tzaneio Echocardiography Training Center, providing medical services and conducting research across all its departments.

Dr. Papadimas Georgios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki and addresses a full range of cardiological issues with the aid of modern cardiological equipment. Concurrently, he is a Scientific Associate at Hygeia Hospital and holds a postgraduate degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Faculty of Nursing) in the postgraduate program "Crisis Management, Mass Disasters, and Emergency Situations" with a focus on Emergency Health Care. He is a graduate of the Distance Supplementary Education Program of the Center for Vocational Training (K.E.K.) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Organization and Management of Health Services. Additionally, he successfully passed examinations at the Interdisciplinary Organization for the Recognition of Academic Titles and Information (DOATAP) in 2007. He has worked in the Cardiology Clinic, Intensive Care Unit, Echocardiography-DOPPLER laboratory, Pacemaker and Electrophysiology HOLTER at the 251 General Military Hospital of Athens. He has also been employed in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at the General University Hospital "Evangelismos". He has offered his scientific services as a physician working in numerous clinics, private hospitals, the Korydallos Prison Hospital, and the National Health Operations Center of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity. At his private practice CARDIOFIT, he manages a wide range of cases, combining excellent scientific knowledge with extensive experience and professionalism.

Cardiologist Tzanogiorgis Ioannis practices in Petralona and Peristeri. He graduated from the Medical School of Iuliu Hatieganu University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He completed his Cardiology specialty at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," where he actively participated in the clinical and educational activities of the department. After obtaining his specialty, he remained as a scientific collaborator at the Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Diseases Laboratory of the Cardiology Clinic at Tzaneio. He took on the organization and operation of the Cardiology Clinic of the NGO Praksis. He served as Consultant at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. He collaborated with the Hemodialysis Unit "Frondis," conducting cardiological assessments. To this day, he remains a Scientific Collaborator at the Hygeia Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Bologna focusing on Pulmonary Hypertension. He is a member of the European and Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the European and Hellenic Atherosclerosis Societies, as well as other scientific associations. He has served as a member of the presidium of the Prevention and Rehabilitation Working Group of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology and has participated in presenting abstracts at international and Greek conferences. Additionally, he has contributed to the translation of chapters of scientific textbooks. Lastly, he was awarded a scholarship by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology for his postgraduate studies.

Skafidas Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfia. He has served for many years as the Scientific Director and Scientific Collaborator of a major healthcare group, primarily focusing on stress testing and clinical examination. In 2010, he obtained the European Certification in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Society of Cardiology. He possesses significant research experience, having been a member of a research team conducting a study on behalf of a large multinational pharmaceutical company concerning myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation (REDUAL – PCI). Additionally, he has authored the chapter on acute heart failure in the General Medicine textbook "Management of Common Diseases in Primary Health Care: Contemporary Views and Recommendations." Finally, he has published articles in international cardiology journals and regularly attends conferences to stay continuously updated on developments in cardiology.

Η Καρδιολόγος Βάκρου Στυλιανή διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Αιγάλεω, ενώ παράλληλα είναι Επιστημονική Συνεργάτης της Β' Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν". Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και Μεταδιδάκτωρ του Johns Hopkins University (Βαλτιμόρη, ΗΠΑ). Ειδικεύθηκε στην Παθολογία (για 2 έτη) στην Α' Προπαιδευτική Παθολογική Κλινική της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Λαϊκό" και στην Καρδιολογία στο αντίστοιχο Τμήμα του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου. Από το 2021 έως το 2023 εργάστηκε στο Λονδίνο (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) στα Νοσοκομεία - Κέντρα αναφοράς Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε σε όλο το φάσμα που αφορά στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία της Καρδιακής Ανεπάρκειας και των Κληρονομούμενων Καρδιαγγειακών Νοσημάτων/Μυοκαρδιοπαθειών. Επιπλέον εξειδικεύθηκε στη Μαγνητική Καρδιάς στο King's College London (Λονδίνο, ΗΒ). Το 2023 εργάστηκε στο Ωνάσειο Μεταμοσχευτικό Κέντρο, στο Τμήμα της Καρδιαγγειακής Απεικόνισης. Είναι κάτοχος ECFMG και διεθνών πιστοποιήσεων για τη διενέργεια Διαθωρακικού και Διοισοφάγειου υπερηχογραφήματος καρδιάς, νεότερων υπερηχοκαρδιογραφικών τεχνικών (stress echo, διοισοφάγειο, strain) καθώς και Μαγνητικής Τομογραφίας Καρδιάς. Έχει δημοσιεύσει την ακαδημαϊκή της έρευνα, για την οποία έχει βραβευθεί, σε διεθνή και έγκριτα περιοδικά και έχει προσκληθεί ως ομιλήτρια σε σημαντικά διεθνή και ελληνικά καρδιολογικά συνέδρια. Το περιβάλλον του ιατρείου είναι ειδικά σχεδιασμένο ώστε να είναι φιλικό προς τον ασθενή/επισκέπτη (stress-free χώρος), ενώ παράλληλα χρησιμοποιείται η πιο πρόσφατη τεχνολογία και τεχνικές για τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία μιας ποικιλίας καρδιακών παθήσεων (συνήθεις ή πιο εξειδικευμένες). Η ιατρός συνεργάζεται στενά με τους ασθενείς για την ανάπτυξη πλάνων θεραπείας που να ανταποκρίνονται στις ατομικές τους ανάγκες. Το ιατρείο απευθύνεται σε το φάσμα των ηλικιών, παρέχοντας συμβουλές και ενημέρωση με υπευθυνότητα και επιστημονική αρτιότητα.

Palios Ioannis holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens and is the Director of the Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department at Metropolitan Hospital. Concurrently, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the "Attikon" University General Hospital. Previously, he has worked at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, United States of America. His area of expertise includes advanced imaging techniques in cardiology, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, coronary computed tomography angiography, echocardiography including three-dimensional and transesophageal echocardiography. He received further training at Emory University Hospital in the USA, specializing in cardiovascular imaging, particularly cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and echocardiography. His private practice is located in Ampelokipoi, where he performs 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, blood pressure Holter, 24-hour rhythm Holter, Thoracic Aorta Triplex, Cardiac Triplex, stress testing, electrocardiogram, and issues health certificates and attestations. Finally, Dr. Palios is a member of numerous Greek and international scientific societies and associations.

Leivaditis Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi and concurrently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a Medical Diagnostic Center. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and has completed advanced training in cardiac ultrasounds and the latest echocardiographic techniques (EchoStress, DTI, Transesophageal echocardiography). He specialized in Cardiology at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the 1st Penteli Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences and has published several articles in both Greek and international medical journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society as well as the European Society of Cardiology.

Kapelakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist and Consultant of the Cardiac Ultrasound Department at Hygeia Hospital and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy "Alma Mater Studiorum". He completed the general cardiology training as a resident with a two-year internship in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," in the 1st Department of Internal Medicine, and specialized in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" (four-year specialty training in Cardiology). He has specialized in Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography) at the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1st University Cardiology Clinic - General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration"). Finally, he has worked as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist at the Mykonos Health Center and as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio".

Petras Xaralampos MD, PhD is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He is a distinguished Doctor of Philosophy from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received advanced training in the latest ultrasound techniques in the United States at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He holds a specialization in cardiology from the General Hippokration Hospital and the 251 General Military Hospital of Athens, and served for 25 years as the Head of the Primary Care Cardiology Clinic at I.K.A. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of conditions and provides specialized services such as cardiac triplex, stress testing, and electrocardiography.