Cardiologists for Tachycardia

Gerontis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and sees patients at the Cardiology Rhythm Center in Marousi (within the IASO General Clinic) and at his private practice in Chalkida. He is the Director of the Third Cardiology Clinic and the Cardiology Rhythm Center at the IASO General Clinic. He also holds the position of Honorary Director of Cardiology - Electrophysiology at the Bristol Heart Institute, where he performs invasive procedures.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his studies, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed his specialty in Cardiology (CCT) with a specialization in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Wessex Deanery (with National Training Number - WES734 (Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dorset University Hospitals). After completing his specialization in Cardiology, he completed a Post-CCT Fellowship in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the internationally renowned Bristol Heart Institute, where he performed a large number of procedures and further specialized in the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter), as well as ventricular arrhythmias, including epicardial ablation. He specializes in the implantation of cardiac devices (pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers/defibrillators, and subcutaneous defibrillators). He has also been trained in the removal of cardiac devices. Dimitrios Gerontitis is an Accredited Specialist in the Interventional Treatment of Arrhythmias (Interventional Electrophysiology - ECES and Cardiac Devices - ECDS) by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). He has also been certified by the British Society of Echocardiography in Transthoracic Echocardiography and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP). In addition to his clinical activities, he has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has organized training sessions for cardiology residents and was responsible for organizing "EP traces" at Wessex Deanery. He has completed the post-graduate module "Teaching and Learning in Medical Education" at University College London. He has participated in clinical studies and has publications in prestigious international scientific journals in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology. In his clinics, with his comprehensive scientific training and extensive practical experience, he provides high-quality medical care to his patients.

Velissariou Georgios is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. He specialized in cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous professional development in his field. To date, he is a Scientific Collaborator of the HYGEIA group and a member of the Athens Medical Association. In 2024, after six months of training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, he obtained a license to perform stress echocardiography (stress echo).

Agrios Ioannis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Corfu. He completed his military service as a unit physician in the Naval Forces Medical Service of the Hellenic Navy, his rural service at the Plomari Health Center in Lesvos, his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital "ASKLIPIEIO" of Voula, and his Cardiology specialty at the "Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund" (N.I.M.T.S.). He has served as Consultant at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the "ERRIKOS DYNAN Hospital Center." He has also worked as an external associate at "MEDITERRANEO Hospital" and at "Rea Maternity Hospital." Additionally, he served for several years as a Scientific Collaborator in the Echocardiography Department and the Hemodynamics Laboratory at the General Hospital of Athens "ALEXANDRA," actively participating in the National Model Emergency Angioplasty Program "ATHENS PCI." Notably, he was responsible for the Pan-European EUROASPIRE IV Study concerning the entire Attica region, focusing on Coronary Artery Disease prevention in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. The doctor specializes in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, as well as Echocardiography, and his clinic is equipped with the most advanced portable devices. Furthermore, in collaboration with the leading medical centers of Corfu and Athens, cardiological interventions are performed, including coronary angiography - angioplasty, pacemaker - defibrillator implantation, ablation, and others, as well as specialized cardiological examinations such as stress-echo, transesophageal echocardiography, myocardial scintigraphy (thallium), and coronary computed tomography angiography. He is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Chinese.

Dragazis Ioannis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He completed his Doctoral Thesis in the Thorax Research Program as Head of the Experimental Surgery Unit at the University Intensive Care Clinical Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He holds a Medical Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the Regional Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He is a Scientific Collaborator in the Cardiology Department of the "Central Medical Park" Polyclinic and a Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Clinic of Kallithea - "Iasio Therapeutirion." Additionally, he has served as a Cardiologist in the Cardiology Department of the "Lifecheck" Polyclinic and has covered shifts in the Emergency Department of the Psychiko Medical Center. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

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.

Sykiotis Aleksandros is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Gerakas. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the General State Hospital of Athens. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in major clinics, and currently serves as Deputy Director of Electrophysiology and Pacemakers at Errikos Dynan 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.

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

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 . Αριθμεί δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα περιοδικά.

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 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.

Drtoskas Pantelis is a Cardiologist with private practices in Kifisia and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, specializing in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. He completed his specialty training at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippocrateio Hospital, gaining experience across the full spectrum of modern cardiology – from emergency care to long-term monitoring of cardiac patients.

As a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Foundation and concurrently with the completion of his doctoral thesis, he trained in the United Kingdom (Bexley Cardiac Rehabilitation – Goldie Leigh Hospital), focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation of patients post-myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery.

He maintains a private practice and responsibly manages all cardiology cases, both preventive and chronic or acute conditions. He provides comprehensive diagnostic testing (cardiac Triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, stress testing, preoperative evaluation, etc.) and supportive services based on the principles of precision medicine: genetic testing, stress management, personalized nutrition, and prescribed exercise.

He has participated as an invited speaker at numerous medical conferences and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals, actively contributing to the advancement of contemporary cardiological knowledge.

His goal is to provide high-quality care, grounded in scientific evidence and a compassionate approach – aiming not only for treatment but also for the long-term preservation of cardiovascular health.

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.

Papakonstantinou Euaggelia - Erasmia is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2005 through national entrance exams and graduated with a grade of 8.3 in 2011. Subsequently, she specialized in Cardiology in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, until 2019, when she obtained her specialty title in Düsseldorf. She has three years of clinical experience in the High Dependency and Intensive Care Unit in hospitals affiliated with the University Hospitals of Essen and Aachen and holds certification in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as in emergency management including resuscitation and safe patient transfer (European Resuscitation Council). During her extended stay in Germany until 2021, she trained in the Hemodynamics Laboratory, the Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, and the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department. Currently, she is a Consultant in the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center.

Dr. Papavasileiou Lida Pieretta is a Cardiologist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a Medical degree from the University of Rome TOR VERGATA, where she also completed her Doctoral Thesis. Dr. Papavasileiou has worked at TOR VERGATA Hospital and the Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu in Rome, as well as at Hygeia Hospital. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, utilizing her scientific expertise and experience, always focusing on the best possible care to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Dr. Syros Periklis is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. Concurrently, he serves as a Military Physician with the position of Consultant in the Cardiology Department at the Hellenic Naval Hospital of Athens and is a Scientific Associate at the Euroclinic Athens. He studied Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". He has completed a Fellowship in Electrophysiology - Arrhythmology in Turin, Italy, and is specialized in the interventional treatment of arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation ablation and others. Additionally, he holds a European Echocardiography Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He possesses extensive experience and training, with a specialization in electrophysiology, echocardiography, and arterial hypertension.

Dr Papathanasiou Sotirios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with research focusing on atherosclerotic disease and arrhythmias. He has specialized in interventional cardiology and advanced diagnostic imaging ultrasound techniques for cardiovascular pathology, with particular expertise in complex arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, all valvular heart diseases, and the study of cardiovascular pathology in children. His specific areas of interest include the early diagnosis and management of progressive atherosclerotic disease at all stages, heart failure, as well as pediatric and adult cardiomyopathies. A significant portion of cardiovascular diagnostics is conducted in his cardiology practice – diagnostic laboratory, while more complex diagnostic procedures are performed in collaboration with major medical centers. He collaborates with and serves as the scientific director of departments in leading hospitals in Athens, as well as various diagnostic groups. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis, the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology.

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.

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.

Xatzis Mixalis is a Specialist Cardiologist who also maintains a private cardiology clinic in Vrilissia. Simultaneously, he serves as a consultant cardiologist at the 3rd Cardiology Department of Metropolitan General Hospital and at the Praxis Ygeias Polyclinic. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing rural service, he specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," gaining significant experience across the full spectrum of cardiological cases and participating in the academic activities of the clinics. Furthermore, he holds a postgraduate diploma in "Interventional Cardiology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as graduation from the four-month program "Rehabilitation of Cardiac Patients after Cardiac Surgery" from the same institution. Emphasizing the second component of the word "cardiology" (logos/logic), he strives to respond in the best possible way to the individualized needs of his patients.

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.