Cardiologists for Stress test

Dr. Midalkou Maria is a cardiologist and operates her private practice in Serres. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and, during her specialization, trained at the General Hospital of Didymoteicho (Internal Medicine Clinic), the General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" (Cardiology Clinic), and the University General Hospital of Ioannina (2nd Cardiology Clinic). Subsequently, she served as an Assistant Consultant B at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Serres. In her private practice, she manages cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention her expertise in Echocardiography and Heart Failure.

Ο Ξηρογιάννης Ιωάννης είναι Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Καλαμάτα στην οδό Σιδηροδρομικού Σταθμού 14. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Καρδιολογία στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο ¨Αττικόν¨. Επιπλέον είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της Ή Καρδιολογικής κλινικής του νοσοκομείου ¨Υγεία¨. Στο ιδιωτικό ιατρείο πραγματοποιείται πλήρης Καρδιολογικός έλεγχος και αντιμετώπιση καρδιολογικών παθήσεων.

Katranas Sotirios is a Specialist Cardiologist and Doctor of Cardiology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator in Cardiomyopathies (1st Cardiology Clinic) and Cardiopathies in patients with Neuromuscular Diseases (2nd Pediatric Clinic - MDA Hellas) at the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki. He is a Consultant Cardiologist in the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom and a former Scientific Collaborator at the Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic of Papageorgiou Hospital. He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specialized in Cardiology at the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, in Cardiomyopathies at London hospitals Saint Bartholomew's and Royal Brompton, and in Cardiopathies related to Neuromuscular Diseases at the Neuromuscular Complex Care Centre of the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. Additionally, he is an expert in Advanced Ultrasound Techniques (transesophageal echocardiography and stress echo - specialization at the London hospitals Saint Bartholomew's, Royal Brompton, and North Middlesex) and holds a license from the Ministry of Health. Finally, he specializes in Lipidology and Arterial Hypertension and manages the full spectrum of cardiac diseases.

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.

Simitsis Stylianos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Mavili Square. He holds a PhD in Cardiology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps. Additionally, he has completed further training in the United States as a Fellow in Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center - Joint Diseases. He has served as Consultant - Director in various military hospitals, primarily at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and has been involved in cardiology for over 40 years, treating tens of thousands of patients with valvular diseases, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia. Furthermore, he is an Associate Physician at Metropolitan General and the Nursing Foundation of the Army Shareholders Fund (NIMTS). His practice offers all necessary medical and preventive examinations, such as cardiac and thoracic aorta Triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram, and stress testing.

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.

Dr. Dimitrios Patsouras is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ioannina. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and has received advanced training in Echocardiography, intracoronary ultrasound, and in the Department of Ultrasound and Cardiac Imaging in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy, respectively. He has worked at Mouwasat Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as one of the three Cardiologists holding the title of Director, and has served as a Senior Registrar in the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta" and as a Junior Registrar as an assistant physician at the Delvinaki Health Center. The doctor has participated with presentations at numerous conferences and has published extensively in scientific journals.

Kelemanis Ioannis is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the School of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in sports medicine at the Medical School of the same institution. He initially specialized in pathology at the General Hospital of Kastoria, where he also completed his rural service, and subsequently specialized in cardiology at the General Hospital of Xanthi and the Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki, obtaining his Medical Specialty Title. Additionally, he worked for one year as a Specialist Cardiologist in a consultant position at the G. Papanikolaou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. At his practice, he provides a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Η Ελπίδα Παπουτσάκη είναι Καρδιολόγος με ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση από τον ESC ( European Society of Cardiology) στην Καρδιοογκολογία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Χανιά . Ξεκίνησε την ειδικότητα της καρδιολογίας στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Χανίων και την ολοκλήρωσε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου Βενιζέλειο. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσης της εργάστηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών «Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού» στο τμήμα προληπτικής παιδοκαρδιολογίας. Έχει εργαστεί στο Γενικό Αντικαρκινικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο «Άγιος Σάββας» στο ιατρείο Καρδιοογκολογίας καθώς και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου « Βενιζέλειο » στο ιατρείο Καρδιοογκολογίας.Έχει συμμετάσχει σε κλινικές μελέτες,σε συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα ως ομιλήτρια αλλά και στο εξωτερικό .

Στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο παρακολουθεί το σύνολο των καρδιολογικών περιστατικών στεφανιαία νόσος,καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια,αρρυθμιολογικά προβλήματα,υπέρταση, δυσλιπιδαιμίες .Παρακολουθεί καρδιολογικά ασθενείς που λαμβάνουν θεραπείες για καρκίνο (χημειοθεραπεία, ακτινοθεραπεία,κ.ά.) που μπορεί να επηρεάσουν την καρδιά.Προλαμβάνει και διαχειρίζεται καρδιακές παρενέργειες από αντικαρκινικές θεραπείες.Αξιολογεί τον καρδιαγγειακό κίνδυνο πριν ξεκινήσει η θεραπεία για τον καρκίνο.Συνεργάζεται στενά με ογκολόγους για να βρεθεί η πιο ασφαλής θεραπεία για τον ασθενή.Παρακολουθεί μακροπρόθεσμα επιζώντες καρκίνου που μπορεί να εμφανίσουν καρδιολογικά προβλήματα αργότερα.

Dr. Tzanis Georgios MD, PhD, FESC is an Interventional Cardiologist and the Director of the 4th Cardiology Clinic at Metropolitan General. He specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases and maintains a private practice in Dafni. He holds a doctorate and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also teaches in the postgraduate program "Exercise, Ergospirrometry, and Rehabilitation." He obtained his Cardiology specialty from the "Laiko" University Hospital of Athens. He specialized in interventional cardiology at the "San Raffaele" hospital in Milan, which is among the most renowned centers in Europe and one of the most distinguished worldwide in the field of interventional cardiology. Recently, he was honored with the prestigious title of Cardiologist Representative at the European Society of Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology sector - EAPCI Young Ambassador). He has been awarded major scholarships from highly respected scientific societies in Greece and Europe, including the Hellenic College of Cardiology for postdoctoral research in diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, and from the Hellenic Cardiological Society for further training in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. From the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), he received a scholarship in 2017 for specialization in the management of complex coronary artery disease at a world-renowned center. He has published more than 170 scientific papers in highly reputable international scientific journals and has presented at international conferences. Specifically, 70 of his scientific studies have been published in peer-reviewed international journals. Finally, he serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and has participated as a speaker at numerous international and Greek conferences.

Karampina Stefania is a Cardiologist and operates her private practice in Ioannina. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and, as part of her specialty training, she completed rotations at the General Hospital of Filiates and the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta." In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, providing high-quality medical services while always focusing on the optimal care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Kourtinos Aleksandros is an Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist - Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Volos. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, specializing in lipid disorders. He completed his military service in the Medical Corps - 32nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade and served as a rural physician at the Primary Health Center of Lavkos-Milina-Promyri. He began his specialty in Internal Medicine at the University General Hospital of Volos and continued in Cardiology at the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the University Hospital of Luxembourg. After completing his specialty, he undertook further training in Pediatric Cardiology at AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki and continued his specialization with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiology Society in advanced cardiovascular imaging in France, where he focused on the latest echocardiographic techniques (3D imaging, stress echo, exercise echo, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac CT angiography). He worked for several years as a consultant in specialized cardiac ultrasound at the University Hospital of Lille (CHU Lille) and subsequently as a private echocardiologist at the largest cardiology and cardiac surgery center in Northern France. He has extensive experience in complex valvular diseases, having participated as an echocardiographer in both transcatheter (MitraClip, TriClip, PFO, LAA, ASD, VSD closure) and surgical repairs of these conditions. He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology (EEGC) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), as well as European certification in transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TOE) cardiac ultrasound from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

Ο κος Ανδρέας Φίλιας,MD,MSc είναι Καρδιολόγος με ολοκληρωμένη επιστημονική κατάρτιση και σημαντική εμπειρία στον τομέα της επείγουσας και προνοσοκομειακής ιατρικής. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ενώ συνέχισε τις σπουδές του αποκτώντας Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Διοίκηση Μονάδων Υγείας από το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο.Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομειακή Ιατρική στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β. και είναι πιστοποιημένος εκπαιδευτής σε διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα προγράμματα όπως PHTLS, EPC, BLS, ILS και ALS, γεγονός που αναδεικνύει τη βαθιά του εξειδίκευση στην επείγουσα αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών.Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία έχει εργαστεί ως Επιμελητής Β’ Καρδιολόγος στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β., ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Καρδιολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών «Άγιος Ανδρέας».Παράλληλα, έχει υπηρετήσει ως αγροτικός ιατρός στην Άρτα και έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή εμπειρία μέσω πρακτικής άσκησης στη Γερμανία.Συνδυάζοντας κλινική εμπειρία, ακαδημαϊκή γνώση και ενεργό ρόλο στην εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών υγείας, ο ειδικός προσφέρει υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην ασφάλεια και την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα του ασθενούς.

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.

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.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Cardiology Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with modern technological medical devices. The center's objective is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in an affordable, reliable manner, using only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the healthcare needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they assume responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish, that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Osanlou Sarzant - Sofia is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private cardiology clinic in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki since 1998. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has obtained the cardiology specialty title. She has received further training in techniques of separation and substance identification using chromatography, applied to chemical analysis, research, and environmental studies. Additionally, she has undergone advanced training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency pre-hospital medicine. It is also worth mentioning her advanced training in echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA. In her cardiology clinic, a modern and fully technologically equipped facility, she offers services such as electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, cardiac triplex, stress test, Holter rhythm and blood pressure monitoring, and conducts preschool screening, preoperative evaluation, fitness examinations for sports activities, blood pressure management, and lipid regulation.

Polydorou Adamantia is a Specialist Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Glyfada since 2014. She is an outstanding doctorate graduate of the Medical School of Athens, where she also served as an academic fellow in the Department of Surgical Anatomy, participating in the teaching of second-year and postgraduate students. She holds a postgraduate specialization diploma focusing on advanced ultrasound techniques (stress echo). Since 2014, she has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Ultrasound Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. She has a significant scientific and research portfolio with publications in both Greek and international journals. Additionally, she has participated as an invited speaker and commentator at international and Greek scientific conferences as well as in the authorship of chapters in scientific books.

Ο Κάββουρας Χαράλαμπος M.D, Msc, PhD, FSCAI είναι Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος- Παιδοκαρδιολόγος εξειδικευθείς στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και στις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων-Παίδων στο Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου καθώς και στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο University Hospital Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Center στον Καναδά. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι. Ο ιατρός αποφοίτησε από το πανεπιστήμιο του PECS στην Ουγγαρία, είναι κάτοχος MSc Kαρδιακή Aνεπάρκεια από το Imperial College και Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών με θέμα σχετικό με την Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας στο Β΄ Καρδιολογικό τμήμα του νοσοκομείου Ευαγγελισμός. Ακολούθως υπήρξε εκπαιδευόμενος στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο Αιμοδυναμικό εργαστήριο του ίδιου νοσοκομείου. Εν συνεχεία και με υποτροφία της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας, ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευση του στις Συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και στην Πνευμονική Υπέρταση Ενηλίκων και Παίδων αρχικά στο Πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του MANCHESTER και κατόπιν στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL. Αμέσως μετά και επι διετία συνέχισε την εκπαίδευση του στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο στις Συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες και την πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ εξειδικεύτηκε περαιτέρω και στην Υπερηχογραφία των συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών και στην Δυναμική υπερηχογραφία (Stress echo). Κατά την εκπαίδευση του στις συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες πραγματοποίησε πάνω από 1500 υπερηχογραφήματα καρδιάς σε ασθενείς με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια και πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ έκανε περισσότερους από 200 δεξιούς καθετηριασμούς σε ασθενείς με πνευμονική υπέρταση. Κατοπιν εκπαιδεύτηκε στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία στο Πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του Τορόντο (Peter Munk Cardiac Center) όπου πραγματοποίησε πάνω από 1000 στεφανιογραφίες και 300 αγγειοιοπλαστικές. Ο ιατρός διετέλεσε Επιμελητής στο τμήμα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Liverpool ενώ τα τελευταία χρόνια διατελεί Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Παιδοκαρδιολογίας στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ κι είναι επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας. Τέλος, έχει στο ενεργητικό του πλήθος Δημοσιεύσεων καθώς και Προφορικών ομιλιών και ανακοινώσεων σε διεθνή καρδιολογικά συνέδρια.