Cardiologists for Stress test

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.

Konstantinidis Vasileios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou." Additionally, he has specialized in clinical cardiology and echocardiography. He is a Scientific Associate of the Cardiology Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou" and has extensive experience in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Dr. Klempetsanis Konstantinos, MD, MSc, is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, and simultaneously serves as an Associate at the Diavalkaniko Center in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in "Thrombosis - Antithrombotic Therapy." In 2000, he moved to Belgium, where he trained in Clinical Electrophysiology - Arrhythmology at O.L.V. Aalst Hospital in Belgium. He has been an instructor for the Pathology course at the Secondary Technical Vocational Nursing School of Kilkis at the General Hospital of Kilkis and has also taught courses in Nursing and Pathology at the IEK of Neapoli and Evosmos, Thessaloniki. Finally, he consistently participates in all conferences, symposiums, workshops, and training seminars related to his specialization, frequently as a speaker, maintaining comprehensive training and high-level expertise in his field.

Skordas Axilleas MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Peloponnese and holds a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. He specialized in Cardiology in Cardiology Clinics and Units, such as the General Hospital "Papageorgiou" in Thessaloniki. There, he trained in the management of emergency cases in cardiology patients, subsequently specializing in Pediatric Cardiology at the AHEPA University Hospital, and finally participated in the Pediatric Cardiology department of the Echocardiography section at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Additionally, besides his private practice, he is currently a Scientific Collaborator at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." Furthermore, by attending numerous conferences and seminars related to Cardiology in Greece and abroad (including Cambridge University, NHS Foundation Trust), he remains continuously updated on new trends and developments in his field.

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.

Fokas Xaris is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ano Toumpa, Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and has completed advanced training with the National Emergency Aid Center (EKAB) in emergency pre-hospital medicine. He has served as a cardiologist at the Elderly Care Unit "Frontizo," as a Scientific Associate in the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," as well as a Scientific Associate at the "Genesis" Clinic in Thessaloniki. He is specialized in echocardiography and clinical cardiology and has significant experience in the treatment of hypertension, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Finally, in his private practice, he diagnoses and treats conditions and provides services covering the full spectrum of cardiology.

Anastasopoulos Ioannis is a Cardiologist, Director of the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Diaplasi," and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and is a PhD Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in Clinical Cardiology at the 1st IKA Hospital (Papadimitriou) and at the Attikon General Hospital of Athens "Sismanogleio," and specialized in Cardiac Ultrasound at the University of Crete, where he also obtained certification for performing specialized echocardiographic techniques. He is an External Associate at the Messinian Therapeutic Center "Leto" and a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology. Finally, the doctor received an award as a young Cardiologist at the 32nd Panhellenic Cardiology Congress and has participated in the Global Multicenter TAO study.

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.

Dr. Papadopoulou Maria is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. She initially specialized in Internal Medicine at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" for two years and subsequently in Cardiology at the General State Hospital of Nikaia for four years, where she acquired extensive and valuable experience in managing both emergency and non-cardiac cardiology cases, while performing numerous diagnostic tests (echocardiograms and stress tests). Additionally, she collaborated for several years with major diagnostic centers such as Biomed and Medical Diagnosis. The physician has a fully equipped practice with cardiac triplex, stress testing, rhythm Holter, and blood pressure Holter monitoring.

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.

Delithanasis Ioannis is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Kavala. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Cardiology at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." Additionally, he specialized in Stress Echocardiography (stress echo), three-dimensional (3-D echo), and transesophageal echocardiography (TOE) at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust in London. He is an associate at a private cardiology practice in Drama and a consulting and on-call cardiologist at the private clinics of Thessaloniki "Agios Loukas" and "General Clinic." Finally, he has served as an assistant cardiologist at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou."

Papadopoulos Thomas MD, PhD is a Specialist Cardiologist - Interventional Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a Doctorate from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He underwent five years of postgraduate training in the United Kingdom at the Northern General Hospital - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and specialized at the University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration". His training and postgraduate education cover the entire spectrum of interventional cardiology. Additionally, he received further training in cardiac ultrasound techniques and earned the diploma of the British Society of Echocardiography. He has particular expertise in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, adult valvular heart diseases, as well as adult cardiopathies and structural heart diseases. Currently, apart from his private practice, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration" and collaborates with the Medical Interbalkan Center, while once a week he holds a clinic in Polygyros, Halkidiki.

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.

Andreas Tsoumeleas is an Interventional Cardiologist and the scientific director of the Health Diagnosis multi-specialty clinic. He is also the head of the Cardiology Department at the Athens Therapy Center, an Interventional Cardiologist at the Athens Bioclinic, and an external collaborator with the "HYGEIA" and "IASO GENERAL" Hospitals. He holds a degree in Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), graduating with honors ("very good"). He completed his specialization in Cardiology, which included two years of Internal Medicine at the 2nd University Internal Medicine Clinic of the G.N.A. "Hippokration" and four years of Cardiology at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross." He obtained his Cardiology specialty title in 2019. Subsequently, he specialized and participated for two years in the full scope of Interventional Cardiology (coronary angiographies, angioplasties, bifurcation lesions, heavily calcified lesions, rotational atherectomy, chronic total occlusions) at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the "Red Cross" Hospital. He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society (HCS) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Finally, he is a member and ALS instructor at the Hellenic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Society (HCRS) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).

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.

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. Dodouras Thomas, MD, FESC, is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Metamorfosi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed executive training in the Department of General Surgery at East Birmingham Hospital in England and at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Echocardiography Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio, and as a Fellow at the Cardiology Clinic of the University of Erlangen. His training primarily took place abroad; upon returning to Greece, he worked in major hospital institutions such as the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki and the Laiko General Hospital of Athens. He also served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center and the Nursing Foundation of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Currently, he is employed at the Hygeia Hospital, specializing in Echocardiography and Interventional Cardiology. Finally, Dr. Dodouras is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology, the Hellenic Hypertension Society, and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Psoxias Polykarpos is a Military Physician - Specialist Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. He is a PhD candidate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with specialization in cardiac ultrasound. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Research and Methodology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized at Imperial College London, United Kingdom, and at the P.G.N.Th. AHEPA and holds the European Diploma in Cardiology and European Diploma in Echocardiography. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in multiple hospitals, and concurrently serves as a Specialist Cardiologist at the Unconventional Warfare Training Center (KEAP) in Redina and as a Consultant Cardiologist in the cardiology clinic at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. He also works as a scientific associate at the diagnostic center "Asklipios" as well as at the First Cardiology Clinic of AHEPA Hospital, where he participates as a researcher in global, multicenter clinical studies. His private practice offers comprehensive cardiological assessment, cardiac ultrasound, exercise stress testing, rhythm Holter monitoring, blood pressure Holter monitoring, pre-athletic, and preoperative evaluations.

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.