Otolaryngologists (ENT) for Swallowing disorders - dysphagia

Fyrmpas Georgios served as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) and undertakes the examination and surgical treatment of children and adults. He has trained and completed further specialization in the United Kingdom for five years and has worked as a specialist Otolaryngologist for a total of 17 years. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through nationwide exams. He obtained his degree, a postgraduate specialization diploma, and completed his doctoral dissertation at the same university. He was awarded the Diploma of Otolaryngology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a specialization in Head & Neck Surgery. His further training includes specialization in Otology/Otologic Surgery (Bradford Royal Infirmary), Rhinology/Rhinosurgery (Derriford Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust), as well as minimally invasive treatment methods for salivary gland diseases (University ENT Clinic of Erlangen, Germany). He has worked as an ENT Consultant in the Oncology ENT Department of Theageneio Anticancer Hospital, at Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki, and at Papapolychroniou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. He is the author of international publications and scientific papers, a trainer in hands-on workshops, and a speaker at scientific conferences. He undertakes the surgical management of children with otitis media with effusion, hypertrophic tonsils, snoring, otitis, and has specialized expertise in parotid gland surgery, submandibular gland surgery, laryngeal surgery, rhinoplasty and paranasal sinuses, as well as surgery for cholesteatoma and chronic otitis media. He also performs oncologic excision and reconstruction of skin carcinomas on the face. He maintains his practice in Neapoli, Thessaloniki.

Karageorgos Gerasimos is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Oropos area. The physician specialized in General Surgery at the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens and in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital "ELPIS," while simultaneously specializing in Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the General Hospital "G. GENNIMATAS." Subsequently, he served as an Attending Physician for 7 years in the ENT Clinic of G.N.A "ELPIS." He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions covering the entire spectrum of otolaryngology and is proficient in handling the most advanced diagnostic tools to ensure painless and detailed patient examinations. Additionally, he possesses significant surgical expertise in both functional and aesthetic head and neck procedures. Finally, the physician actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad to maintain up-to-date knowledge in his field.

MD, MSc. Adult and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon.

Dr. Andreas Karelis, MD, MSc, is a specialized Adult and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada and simultaneously serves as a Consultant at the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of Mediterraneo Hospital, a scientific collaborator at Mediterraneo First Care, as well as a scientific collaborator at MITERA Hospital.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in "Nasal, Skull Base, and Facial Disorders", completed through an inter-university collaboration between NKUA and University of Patras.

He received his specialty in Otorhinolaryngology while serving at the hospitals G.N.A. "Korgialeneio – Benakeio, Hellenic Red Cross" and Athens Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia", where he gained experience in both general and pediatric ENT.

The physician has extensive scientific activity, with numerous participations in national and international conferences, seminars, and educational programs (courses), aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

He is an active member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, as well as the Panhellenic Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Dr. Ioannis Kotrotsos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) specializing in Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology, having acquired significant clinical experience and training in Germany. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a PhD degree from the University of Freiburg with the distinction “cum laude.”

A distinctive part of his training was his specialization at the University of Würzburg, where he deepened his expertise in voice disorders as well as audiological and speech disorders in children. In Germany, Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology are recognized subspecialties of ENT, which provides him with an additional level of expertise compared to the Greek standards.

He has worked in university and specialized clinics, and currently practices privately, examining a large number of patients with voice disorders, including professional voice users and artists. In his practice, he utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of conditions.

Simultaneously, he has significant experience in the assessment and management of pediatric cases, particularly in hearing and speech problems, based on the standards of modern European medicine.

His goal is to provide high-level, personalized care with an emphasis on scientific accuracy and a compassionate approach.

Maria Manolaraki is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) and maintains a private medical practice in Glyfada.

She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions in adults and children. She provides comprehensive care with an emphasis on an individualized approach for each patient and the use of modern medical equipment.

Her clinic offers complete ENT examinations, including nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; hearing assessment; ear cleaning; and treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, snoring, and vertigo.

She also undertakes surgical cases, specializing in nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, and endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Mouratidou Elvira is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck conditions, providing comprehensive otolaryngological care to adults and children. She has a particular interest in aesthetic and functional surgery of the head and neck region, applying modern and evidence-based medical practices. Each patient is treated with a personalized therapeutic plan aimed at effective restoration of health and improvement of daily functionality. Her practice emphasizes high-quality medical services, continuous scientific advancement, and a trusting relationship with the patient, within a modern and friendly medical environment.

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Xrysovitsiotis Georgios, MD, PhDc, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. He holds a medical degree from the University of Crete and completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." Dr. Xrysovitsiotis serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Otolaryngology Clinic of N.K.U.A. at G.N.A. "Hippokratio." Furthermore, he has an extensive record of academic publications in international journals as both author and collaborator, along with numerous invited lectures and presentations at scientific conferences in Greece and abroad.

O Κάτσενος Κωνσταντίνος είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Ιωάννινα.Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων μετά από Πανελλήνιες εισαγωγικές εξετάσεις (1994-2000). Διορίστηκε ως αγροτικός Ιατρός στο ΠΙ Δροσοπηγής Ιωαννίνων του Κέντρου Υγείας Κόνιτσας όπου παρέμεινε με παράταση 18 μήνες εκπληρώνοντας την υποχρεωτική υπηρεσία υπαίθρου.Το 2002 διορίστηκε ως ειδικευόμενος στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Ιωαννίνων εκπληρώνοντας τον χρόνο της γενικής χειρουργικής που απαιτείται για την ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Διορίστηκε για δεύτερη φορά ως αγροτικός Ιατρός θητείας στο ΠΙ Ροδαυγής Άρτας του ΚΥ Βουργαρελίου (2005-2006) και το 2007 διορίστηκε ως ειδικευόμενος ιατρός της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Ιωαννίνων από όπου έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας.Στη συνέχεια μετεκπαιδεύθηκε στο Παιδιατρικό Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Armand Trousseau στο Παρίσι στην Γαλλία όπου παρακολούθησε όλο το εύρος της σύγχρονης Ωτολαρυγγολογίας ( Κοχλιακά εμφυτεύματα, Ωτοχειρουργική, αποκατάσταση δυσπλαστικών πτερυγίων ωτών με μοσχεύματα χόνδρου πλευρών (Nagata), ωτοπλαστικές , κλπ).Διετέλεσε επίσης γραμματέας και πρόεδρος της φοιτητικής ομάδας εθελοντικής αιμοδοσίας (ΦΟΕΑ) του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και γραμματέας του Συλλόγου φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων.Συμμετείχε στην οργάνωση ως μέλος της επιτροπής του πρώτου Γαλλο-Ελληνικού διεθνούς συνεδρίου Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στην Κέρκυρα και ως ειδικός γραμματέας στην οργάνωση του δεύτερου Γαλλο-Ελληνικού διεθνούς συνεδρίου Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στη Λευκάδα.Είναι εκλεγμένος αντιπρόεδρος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Ιωαννίνων για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη τριετία.Τέλος,είναι μέλος πολλών Ελληνικών Επιστημονικών ΩΡΛ Εταιρειών και μέλος της Γαλλικής ΩΡΛ Eταιρείας ( Société française d’Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie de la Face et du Cou).

Dr. Natsiopoulou Ourania, MD, MSc is an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds the position of attending physician at the B’ ENT Clinic of the "Lefkos Stavros" hospital as well as the role of Scientific Collaborator at the A' University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained a postgraduate diploma specializing in Nasal, Skull Base & Facial Disorders. Her professional career includes training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at hospitals in England (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) and the USA (Johns Hopkins University Hospital). She began her residency in General Surgery at the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and in Otolaryngology at the Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Subsequently, she continued her specialty training in hospitals in Switzerland (Hôpital Intercantonal de la Broye, HFR Fribourg) and completed her Otolaryngology specialization at the A’ University ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". At her private practice, she manages the full spectrum of otolaryngological disorders in both children and adults. Finally, Dr. Natsiopoulou is a member of the Athens Medical Association and is fluent in Greek, English, French, and Greek Sign Language.

HOSPITALity General Clinic - Ποιότητα, Εξειδίκευση και Φροντίδα στο Κέντρο της Αθήνας

Η HOSPITALity General Clinic είναι μια σύγχρονη, ιδιωτική κλινική που προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες πρωτοβάθμιας και δευτεροβάθμιας περίθαλψης, σε πρότυπες εγκαταστάσεις στην καρδιά της Αθήνας.

Σε ένα φιλικό, ασφαλές και ανθρώπινο περιβάλλον, το έμπειρο ιατρικό και νοσηλευτικό μας προσωπικό παρέχει υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου, καλύπτοντας ένα ευρύ φάσμα ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων, επείγοντα περιστατικά, βραχεία νοσηλεία και μακρά αποκατάσταση, πάντα με βάση τις σύγχρονες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις.

Εξειδικευμένο Τμήμα Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας (ΩΡΛ)

Στο πλαίσιο της ολιστικής ιατρικής προσέγγισης της Κλινικής, το ΩΡΛ Τμήμα ξεχωρίζει για την εξειδίκευση, τον τεχνολογικό εξοπλισμό και την πλήρη κάλυψη αναγκών, τόσο σε πρωτοβάθμιο όσο και σε δευτεροβάθμιο επίπεδο.

Εξωτερικό ΩΡΛ Ιατρείο – Πρωτοβάθμια Φροντίδα

Το ΩΡΛ ιατρείο της Κλινικής λειτουργεί καθημερινά και διαθέτει:

• Ακοολογικό, Νευροωτολογικό και Ενδοσκοπικό εργαστήριο, εξοπλισμένο με τελευταίας τεχνολογίας άκαμπτα και εύκαμπτα ενδοσκόπια.
• Δυνατότητα άμεσης συνεργασίας με τα διαγνωστικά εργαστήρια της Κλινικής, για ολοκληρωμένη και αξιόπιστη διάγνωση.

 Νευροωτολογική Αξιολόγηση

Η ομάδα του τμήματος αντιμετωπίζει με εξειδίκευση παθήσεις που αφορούν στην ακοή και στην ισορροπία, όπως:

• Βαρηκοΐα
• Καλοήθης Παροξυσμικός Ίλιγγος Θέσεως
• Νόσος Meniere
• Αιθουσαία Ημικρανία
• Αιθουσαία Νευροπάθεια

Χειρουργικό Τμήμα ΩΡΛ – Δευτεροβάθμια Περίθαλψη

Η Κλινική παρέχει τη δυνατότητα χειρουργικής αντιμετώπισης σε πλήρως εξοπλισμένο περιβάλλον, με ή χωρίς νοσηλεία, για επεμβάσεις όπως:

• Ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική
• Πλαστική ρινικού διαφράγματος
• Ρινοπλαστική & συρρίκνωση κογχών
• Μικρολαρυγγοσκόπηση – Φωνομικροχειρουργική
• Χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις θυρεοειδούς & παραθυρεοειδών
• Παρωτιδεκτομή, επεμβάσεις σιελογόνων αδένων
• Αμυγδαλεκτομή – Αδενοτομή
• Μυριγγοπλαστική (τοποθέτηση σωληνίσκων αερισμού) 
• Τυμπανοπλαστική, Μαστοειδεκτομή, Ωτοσκλήρυνση
• Αφαίρεση τραχηλικών κύστεων (βραγχιακή κύστη και κύστη θυρεογλωσσικού πόρου)
• Αφαίρεση και βιοψία τραχηλικών λεμφαδένων

Γιατί να επιλέξετε το ΩΡΛ Τμήμα της HOSPITALity General Clinic:

 Πλήρης κάλυψη: από διάγνωση έως χειρουργείο

Σύγχρονος εξοπλισμός & επιστημονική αρτιότητα

Άμεση πρόσβαση σε όλα τα διαγνωστικά εργαλεία

Ιατρονοσηλευτική ομάδα με εξειδίκευση και εμπειρία

Ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση σε κάθε στάδιο της φροντίδας

 HOSPITALity General Clinic – Για κάθε ανάγκη στην ΩΡΛ φροντίδα, με αξιοπιστία, υπευθυνότητα και σεβασμό στον ασθενή.

Gligoris Georgios is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) specializing in adult and pediatric patients and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Lefkada and subsequently in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus “Agios Panteleimon.” Concurrently, he specialized in Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens “Agios Savvas” and in Microsurgery at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. Additionally, he attended postgraduate ENT courses at the 1st and 2nd University ENT Clinics at the General Hospital of Athens “Hippocrates,” and trained at the ENT Clinic of the Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Agia Olga.” During his 10 years of postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, Dr. Gligoris Georgios gained significant professional experience as an ENT Surgeon at Kettering General Hospital, John Radcliffe (Oxford University Hospitals), and Great Western Hospital, where he also served as an Accredited Educational Supervisor (responsible for the training and assessment of medical trainees). Furthermore, he participated in the training of medical students at the University of Leicester, and in the education of medical students and trainees at Oxford University Hospitals and the University of Bristol. With a commitment to continuing medical education, he has participated in numerous conferences, educational courses, workshops, as well as lectures and presentations in the United Kingdom. Finally, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the British Medical Association, the Piraeus Medical Association, ENT - UK, the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, the British Rhinological Society, and The Head and Neck Society.

Kalogerakis Iakovos is an Otolaryngologist - Military Physician, Consultant at the Naval Hospital of Athens with a private practice in Mavili Square. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds the European Diploma in Otolaryngology (Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery). He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he specialized in Otolaryngology at the 2nd University Otolaryngology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and at the Otolaryngology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens. He has many years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of adult and pediatric ENT disorders. The physician is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and has actively participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad.

Lathouras Athanasios, MD, MSc is an Otorhinolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in the Ambelokipi area. He is a graduate of Medicine from Comenius University and holds a Master's Degree in Audiology - Neurotology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A). He completed his specialization in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A) at the Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens. Finally, he is a collaborator at the 1st Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the General Clinic "Mitera".

Giopanou Maria is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She completed postgraduate studies at the Medical Department of the University of Athens in the field of "Global Health and Disaster Management." Additionally, she specialized in General Surgery at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Preveza and received training in the Cardiology, Surgical, and Internal Medicine Clinics of the General Hospital of Agrinio. She pursued further training in Endoscopic Surgery and Paranasal Sinuses and in Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery of the facial sinuses. She is an external collaborator at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center," "IASO Children’s Hospital," and the "Athens Clinic," and has served as the principal investigator of the SHIFT clinical study for the company Medical Trials Analysis. Lastly, Dr. Giopanou actively participates in and attends numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of her continuous professional development, and she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Euaggelou Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Military Officers School of Corps and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has obtained a Master's degree (MSc) in "Diseases of the Nose, Skull Base and Facial Region" under Professor Mr. Daniilidis at the ENT Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Patras, and has further specialized in the "Audiology and Neurotology" Study Program (Cert. Ot.-Aud.) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is the Deputy Director of the ENT Clinic at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, former ENT Consultant at Clinic 417 of the Army Share Fund Nursing Institution (N.I.M.T.S), and an External Associate of the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center," "Mitera Hospital," and "ORL Athens Clinic." He has also been trained in tympanoplasty and the treatment of middle ear diseases at universities abroad and is specialized in head and neck surgery. In his private practice in Peristeri, he offers specialized services for the treatment of all otorhinolaryngological conditions, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, epistaxis, nasal fractures, nasal polyps, vertigo, diseases of the vocal cords and larynx, sleep apnea, among others. Additionally, he performs examinations such as audiograms and tympanograms, complete audiological testing, ear endoscopy with digital recording, and endoscopic examination of the nose and nasopharynx. He has extensive experience in middle ear, head, and neck surgery and undertakes surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, nasal septum surgery, rhinoplasty, and otosurgery.

Mr. Proikas Konstantinos is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He has worked for 30 years as a Specialist ENT Surgeon in hospitals such as the HNO UNI KLINIK Magdebourg in Germany and THE VICTORIA INFIRMARY in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. After returning to Greece, he held the position of Consultant in the National Health System (ESY). He completed his hospital career as Director of ESY at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON". The knowledge and experience he gained at major hospitals enable him to manage all pathological and surgical cases.

Silvestros Mpoukouvalas is an Otorhinolaryngologist, scientific collaborator at METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova in Romania. He worked as a General Surgery Resident at the University Surgical Department (Endocrine Glands) at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Clinic Taxiarchai. Furthermore, he served as an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and as an Otorhinolaryngologist in the Neuro-otology - Nasal Surgery Department of the same hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngology. Notably, he specializes in allergology, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, functional rhinoplasty, as well as otology and audiology.