Cardiologists for Stress test

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

Dr. Gkekopoulou Anastasia, MD, MSc, is an Interventional Cardiologist. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her specialty training in Cardiology at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany. She specializes in interventional cardiology as well as cardiac ultrasound (triplex, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo). She served as Attending Physician at Maria Hilf Hospital Bergheim, where she gained extensive experience in the full spectrum of emergency cardiology, ranging from acute myocardial infarction to heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and life-threatening arrhythmias. She holds an Executive Master of Science in the Economics of Cardiovascular Sciences from the London School of Economics. Since 2022, she has been a Treating Physician – Collaborator in the 3rd Cardiology Department of Hygeia Hospital.

Raikos S Nikolaos is a Cardiologist - Intensivist and operates a Private Practice in Koukaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He worked in the National Health System (NHS) as a Registrar in Cardiology Clinics and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) from 2003 to 2014. Additionally, since 2014, he has been the Scientific Director of the Cardiology Department at the "Iatropolis N.Smyrni" center. Furthermore, the physician has specialized in Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques (Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiography), as well as in Intensive Care. At his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases across the entire spectrum of Cardiology, including pediatric cases from 5 years old and above.

Andrikopoulos Vlasios is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in Patras. The physician manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of his specialty, utilizing his scientific expertise and many years of experience.

Patialiakas Athanasios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Chania. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Cardiology, and has completed a two-year fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University Hospital of Ferrara in Italy. In his private practice, he manages all types of cardiology cases (coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia problems, hypertension, dyslipidemias). Additionally, at the hemodynamic laboratory of the IASIS - Gavrilakis clinic, he performs interventions, coronary angiographies, and angioplasties (balloon dilations) with stent placement. As a military physician, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, often as a speaker, maintaining his thorough expertise in his field of specialization, and has several publications in internationally recognized journals. Finally, he is a member of numerous medical associations and scientific societies.

Kapatsolos Xaralampos is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Koropi since 2016. He holds a medical degree from the "Gr. T. Popa" University of Iasi, where he was admitted with a scholarship from the Ministry of Education. He completed his Cardiology specialty while working in several Greek hospitals, gaining experience in various cardiology departments. Specifically, at the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," he worked in clinical cardiology, myocardial infarctions, stress testing, Holter blood pressure and rhythm analysis, as well as pacemaker implantation and monitoring. Additionally, at the General Hospital "Sismanogleio," he was involved in the hemodynamic unit, electrophysiology laboratory, and ultrasound imaging; at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," he worked with nuclear medicine; and finally, he specialized in Pediatric Cardiology at the General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Since early 2016, he has been attending to cardiology patients at his private clinic, providing immediate cardiological evaluations at home around the clock and comprehensive cardiological assessments using the most advanced equipment. Furthermore, Dr. Kapatsolos actively participates in national cardiology conferences to ensure continuous education in his field of specialization and is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

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.

Dr. Mendrinos Dimitrios, MD, is a Cardiologist maintaining a private practice in Agios Stefanos, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Liège in Belgium and holds a postgraduate degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Intensive Care Units. He specialized in Cardiology at the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and worked as an Internist at Maria-Hilf Hospital in Krefeld, Germany. He possesses extensive clinical experience and training in a broad range of Cardiology, including the diagnosis and treatment (both interventional and non-interventional) of coronary artery disease, valvular heart diseases, arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiomyopathy in pregnancy, and sports cardiology. His articles have been published in reputable international medical journals, and he has participated as a speaker and delegate at Greek and international conferences. He also has significant research experience in collaboration with the First University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology.

Gavriil Mixail D. is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Rhodes, with over 10 years of experience as a collaborator within the Biomed Group. He covers the entire spectrum of cardiology and specializes in Pediatric Cardiology, Clinical Cardiology, and Echocardiography.

Synodinos Alexandros is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. Concurrently, he serves as a Specialist Cardiologist at the "Mitera" Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and obtained his medical specialty in Cardiology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has worked as a Cardiology Resident at the 1st Cardiology Clinic at "Korgialenio - Benakeio" - "Red Cross" Hospital and as a Scientific Associate at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio," in the Peripheral Vascular Department and the Infectious Diseases Unit. Additionally, he is an instructor for basic life support and automated external defibrillator ERC (BLS/AED) seminars as well as advanced life support ERC (ALS). Finally, the physician has numerous scientific publications to his credit and has received awards for some of them at medical conferences.

Christina Rogakou is a Cardiologist specialized in congenital heart disease in both children and adults, as well as in interventional cardiology. She has extensive clinical experience in specialized cardiology centers in Germany and Greece and holds a PhD from Heidelberg University, with her research focusing on out-of-hospital resuscitation by laypersons.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained her cardiology specialization in 2017, having completed her residency at the Duisburg Cardiology Center in Germany. She then worked there as a Senior Registrar and, from 2020 to 2023, served as Head of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit. She has also received additional training in pediatric cardiology and structural heart diseases through postgraduate programs at the University of Münster.

Since 2023, she has been collaborating with the Pediatric Cardiology Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, while also working with Hygeia Hospital and Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the German Society of Cardiology, the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology, and the German Resuscitation Council. She speaks fluent Greek, German, and English.

Karamanou Aleksandra is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the University of Athens, with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios, actively engaged in the full spectrum of cardiology. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she worked for 3 months at Kantonspital Bruderholz in Switzerland. As a rural doctor, she served for 2 years at the Peripheral Clinic of Gravia and at the General Hospital of Amfissa from 2005 to 2007. As a Cardiology Resident, she worked at Sismanoglio Hospital in Athens and completed her specialty training at the General Hospital "Asklipieio Voulas". During her specialty, she trained at the Hemodynamic Laboratory of Asklipieio Voulas, the Nuclear Medicine Department of Metaxa General Hospital, and the Cardiac Surgery Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Athens.

Subsequently, she received further training in Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques (stress echo and transesophageal echocardiography) at the 251 General Military Hospital of Athens and obtained the corresponding specialization certification following examinations. She also worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" during the preparation of her doctoral thesis. Additionally, she holds certification from the Hellenic Cardiological Society for smoking cessation. Finally, she has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences presenting her research work and has published articles in both Greek and international journals. She collaborates with diagnostic centers and private clinics in Athens.

Dr. Koinakis Nikolaos is a Cardiologist for adults and children, maintaining private practices in Kallithea, Glyfada, and Sitia, Crete. He graduated in Biology and Medicine from the University of Crete. He specialized in cardiology at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula. During his residency, he received training in pediatric cardiology at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia." He pursued further training in advanced ultrasound techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the General Hospital of Crete "Venizeleio." The clinic offers electrocardiogram, cardiac triplex, blood pressure Holter monitoring, rhythm Holter monitoring (24 and 48 hours), stress echo, pre-athletic screening, prescription of medications, and referrals for laboratory tests. Home visits are performed (clinical examination, electrocardiogram, cardiac triplex, rhythm Holter, blood pressure Holter) following prior arrangement with the physician. Additionally, the doctor has received certification from the Institute for the Study and Education in Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Therapy and from the Hellenic Society of Lipidology, Atherosclerosis and Vascular Disease.

The doctor examines children over 2 years of age.

Georgios Sionis is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Pecs in Hungary. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is a Consulting Physician in the Hemodynamics Department of the Central Clinic of Athens and at Metropolitan General Hospital in Cholargos. The doctor has extensive experience and has specialized in cardiac ultrasound, exercise testing, 24-hour rhythm and blood pressure monitoring (Holter), interventional cardiology, the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) – Infarction Unit, and the latest echocardiographic techniques. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad. In his private practice, he manages cases across the entire spectrum of cardiology, understanding the unique needs of his patients.

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.

Maniotis Xristos is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate training in the Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias Department at St Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital of Columbia University in New York. He also holds a Master's degree (MSc) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Clinical Ergometry, Exercise, Advanced Technology, and Rehabilitation. Additionally, he has attended the Master Class of Courses on Clinical Trials at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS and holds certification for performing Cardiac Ultrasound as well as the ALS (Advanced Life Support) diploma. Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals in Greece and abroad, gaining valuable experience in the fields of Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Currently, alongside his private practice, he is affiliated with Hygeia Hospital, Mitera Hospital, and the Athens Bioclinic. Finally, it is noteworthy that he has authored numerous publications in scientific journals and has made multiple presentations in international scientific journals and international cardiology conferences.

Vosnakidis Athanasios MD, MSc is a cardiologist with private practices in Kalamaria and Kalochori, Thessaloniki. He has also been a longstanding collaborator of the cardiology team at the “Saint Lukas” clinic. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, specializing in clinical cardiology and cardiac ultrasound (triplex). He holds a postgraduate diploma with distinction in “Medical Research and Methodology” from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The Kalamaria clinic is located in the area of Agios Ioannis, with easy access from the city center or the ring road and convenient parking. It is on the ground floor with easy access for patients with mobility issues. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art cardiology equipment for accurate diagnosis (cardiac ultrasound, 12-lead electrocardiograph, treadmill and bicycle stress testing, 4 Holter monitors with up to 7-day recording, 12-channel Holter monitor for 48-hour recording, 2 blood pressure Holters, quality troponin testing). The physician provides comprehensive therapeutic approaches and management of all cardiological conditions (including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, dyslipidemia, aneurysm, etc.). Medical certificates, athlete health cards, and KEPA certifications are issued. There is the possibility of a full cardiological examination at home using a portable cardiac ultrasound device. Furthermore, in collaboration with medical centers, procedures such as coronary angiography – angioplasty, pacemaker – defibrillator implantation, ablation, etc., as well as diagnostic tests including stress-echo, transesophageal cardiac ultrasound, myocardial scintigraphy (thallium), and coronary computed tomography angiography are performed.

Aggelopoulos Panagiotis is a Cardiologist and maintains private practices in Kymi and Avlonari, Evia. He holds a degree from the School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Doctorate in Medicine from the same university. During his specialization, he worked at the 1st University Cardiology Clinic of Hippocrates Hospital in Athens and holds a Pan-European certification in Trans-thoracic Echocardiography. He manages a wide range of cases with scientific rigor and extensive experience. Notably, his expertise includes echocardiography, clinical cardiology, and arterial hypertension.

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.

Ο Σίνος Λουκάς είναι Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Λαμία. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Προνοσοκομειακής Ιατρικής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αθηροσκλήρωσης και της Ομάδας Εργασίας Ηχωκαρδιολογίας, της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας.

Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία σε υπηρεσίες για διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση όλων των καρδιαγγειακών παθήσεων, όπως αρτηριακή υπέρταση, δυσλιπιδαιμία, αρρυθμίες, κολπική μαρμαρυγή, στεφανιαία νόσος, καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, βαλβιδοπάθειες κ.α.

Έχει εξειδικευθεί στην υπερηχογραφία καρδιάς, στη δοκιμασία (test) κοπώσεως σε κυλιόμενο τάπητα, στο stress echo, στην 24ώρη/48ώρη καταγραφή (holter) ρυθμού και πιέσεως, στο διοισοφάγειο υπερηχογράφημα.

Σε συνεργασία με το Διαγνωστικό Κέντρο Πυρηνικής Ιατρικής "Υγεία Λαμίας", συμμετέχει καθημερινά στη διενέργεια πολλαπλών σπινθηρογραφημάτων μυοκαρδίου. Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο, αντιμετωπίζει περιστατικά πάνω σε όλο το φάσμα της καρδιολογίας, αντιλαμβανόμενος τις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες των ασθενών του.

Ιδιαίτερη αναφορά πρέπει να γίνει στη εξάμηνη εξειδίκευση του γιατρού στο Ωνάσειο Καρδιοχειρουργικό Κέντρο, στις Νεότερες Τεχνικές Υπερήχων : Stress Echo, διοισοφάγειο υπερηχογράφημα καρδιάς, κλπ, οι οποίες με τη χρήση κατάλληλου εξειδικευμένου εξοπλισμού και με τη βοήθεια έμπειρης ομάδας συνεργατών - νοσηλευτή κ.α, πραγματοποιούνται κατόπιν ραντεβού στον χώρο του ιατρείου.

Επίσης ο γιατρός ασχολείται ιδιαίτερα με τον πλήρη καρδιολογικό έλεγχο παιδιών & εφήβων (ΗΚΓ, Triplex καρδιάς - αορτικού τόξου, holter ρυθμού, holter αρτηριακής πίεσης, δοκιμασία κοπώσεως σε κυλιόμενο τάπητα) μετά από τρίμηνη εκπαίδευση στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία στο Ωνάσειο Καρδιοχειρουργικό Κέντρο.

Τέλος, υπάρχει η δυνατότητα 24ωρης παροχής βοήθειας κατ'οίκον, με διενέργεια πλήρους διαγνωστικού ελέγχου παρά την κλίνη του ασθενούς, όχι μόνο μέσω ηλεκτροκαρδιογραφήματος, αλλά και έγχρωμου Triplex καρδιάς, με φορητό υπερηχογράφο Midray M5.