Cardiologists for Stress test in Attica

Karali Maria - Dionysia is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the medical department of the same institution. She completed her Cardiology specialty training working as a resident physician at the Athens General Hospital "Laiko," Metropolitan Hospital, and Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio." Among these, she served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Athens General Hospital "Hippokration." To date, she has authored numerous medical papers, both undergraduate and postgraduate, and simultaneously ensures her continuous professional development through attendance and participation in a large number of medical conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Katrapas Panagiotis is a Specialist Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Neos Kosmos and Glyfada, while also providing his medical services in the broader Attica region. He is a medical graduate and completed his specialization at the General Hospital Asklipieio of Voula. For several years, he worked at the same hospital as a Cardiologist in the Heart Failure Clinic and the Hypertension Clinic, while concurrently serving as a co-investigator in the clinical studies department of the hospital’s cardiology clinic. He possesses experience and specializes in echocardiography, clinical cardiology, as well as pulmonary hypertension.

Drsonne Carolin is a Cardiologist specializing in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Concurrently, she is an Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Munich, from which she graduated. She has extensive clinical experience in cardiac triplex imaging, having performed over 15,000 patient echocardiographic studies, as well as significant expertise in Interventional Cardiology with more than 5,000 coronary angiographies and interventions involving balloon angioplasty and stenting. Her practice offers services including electrocardiography, cardiac triplex, blood pressure and rhythm Holter monitoring, sleep studies, and stress testing. Additionally, she collaborates with the Hemodynamics Laboratories (Catheterization Interventions) at Hygeia Hospital Marousi and Mediterraneo Hospital Glyfada. During her career, she worked at the University Hospitals of Chicago, USA (3 years), and Munich (8 years), obtaining dual specialties in Internal Medicine (2007) and Cardiology (2012). Within this framework, she specialized in Echocardiography, Heart Failure, and Interventional Cardiology (Certificate from the German Cardiology Society). Furthermore, she served as Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory and the Heart Failure Clinic and as Consultant at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the University Hospital of Munich (German Cardiological Center). From her position as a researcher and subsequently as an assistant professor, she extensively engaged in cardiology research and medical student education, participating in numerous international conferences to present her research findings. Finally, she has published numerous scientific papers and articles in prestigious medical journals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Klitirinos Andreas is a Specialist Cardiologist with expertise in the latest echocardiographic techniques and maintains his private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens Korgialenio - Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross. He further specialized in the latest echocardiographic techniques through a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. For the past 12 years, he has served as an external collaborator for private clinics and diagnostic centers.

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.

Agapitou Elena is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of Athens. She specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She also obtained the corresponding European certification after examinations (ESC). She has extensive experience from the University Hospitals of Lausanne and Geneva in Switzerland, where she acquired her first specialty title as an Internist and received additional training in Angiology.

Her practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and she manages cases across the full spectrum of clinical cardiology, as well as home visits with the capability to perform electrocardiograms, triplex scans, and the placement of rhythm and blood pressure Holter monitors.

The physician participates in the Cardiovascular Prevention program (free examination and cardiological assessment with a referral).

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.

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.

Anastasopoulos Theodoros is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Karditsa and the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the "Korgialeneio - Benakeio - Hellenic Red Cross" Hospital. Since 2012, he has been working as a Cardiologist at the Athens Medical Group, in the Gynecology and Obstetrics department (Gaia), dedicated to protecting the cardiovascular health of women and pregnant patients, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute or chronic cardiovascular conditions. He has over 10 years of professional experience in medicine. Since 2013, he has maintained a modern and fully equipped cardiology center in Nea Smyrni, providing his services with dedication and conscientiousness to his patients. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the Athens Medical Association and actively participates in presentations, workshops, and scientific conferences with research papers and announcements, ensuring excellent training and continuous education in his field.

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.

Ο Dr med Μπενέτος Γεώργιος MD, MSc, PhD, FESC είναι Καρδιολόγος και Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Παράλληλα, είναι Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Α’ Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο", παρέχοντας ερευνητικό και διδακτικό έργο, Συνεργάτης του ιατρείου Καρδιοογκολογίας της ομώνυμης κλινικής και Υπεύθυνος του τμήματος Cardiac CT (Αξονικής Καρδιάς) της Κλινικής "Λευκός Σταυρός Αθηνών". Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με υποτροφίες, λόγω υψηλών επιδόσεων, από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών (ΙΚΥ). Επίσης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στις "Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας - Καρδιολογική Νοσηλευτική" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Για την ερευνητική του δραστηριότητα έχει λάβει σημαντικές υποτροφίες από καταξιωμένες επιστημονικές εταιρείες: το Ελληνικό Ίδρυμα Καρδιολογίας (ΕΛΙΚΑΡ) για διδακτορική έρευνα και την Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία για μετεκπαίδευση σε αναγνωρισμένου κύρους κέντρο εξωτερικού. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Κλινική Πυρηνικής Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Ζυρίχης (USZ) σε μη επεμβατικές τεχνικές καρδιαγγειακής απεικόνισης και συγκεκριμένα στην αξονική στεφανιογραφία, το σπινθηρογράφημα και PET καρδιάς (τομογραφία εκπομπής ποζιτρονίων) και σε τεχνικές υβριδικής απεικόνισης/συγκερασμού τεχνικών. Παράλληλα, στο πλαίσιο της μετεκπαίδευσής του και της εκεί ερευνητικής του δραστηριότητας, ανακηρύχτηκε το 2021 Διδάκτορας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου της Ζυρίχης. Του έχει απονεμηθεί η ανώτατη πιστοποίηση επάρκειας για την εκτέλεση αξονικών καρδιάς από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Καρδιαγγειακής Απεικόνισης (EACVI level 3 accreditation) και την Αμερικανική Εταιρεία Αξονικών Καρδιάς (SCCT level 3 accreditation). Είναι συγγραφέας περισσότερων των 55 επιστημονικών εργασιών δημοσιευμένων σε έγκριτα διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά (European Heart Journal, JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, Stroke, Atherosclerosis, International Journal of Cardiology κ.ά.).Παράλληλα, έχει παρουσιάσει πληθώρα (περισσότερες των 100) επιστημονικών εργασιών του στα μεγαλύτερα ευρωπαϊκά και διεθνή καρδιολογικά συνέδρια, ενώ επιστημονικές του εργασίες έχουν διακριθεί με διεθνή βραβεία. Τέλος, είναι συνεργαζόμενος κριτής σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά (Atherosclerosis Thrombosis & Vascular Biology, International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, Angiology κ.ά.) και έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε μεγάλο αριθμό συνεδρίων εσωτερικού και εξωτερικού.

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.

Η Καρδιολόγος Βάκρου Στυλιανή διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Αιγάλεω, ενώ παράλληλα είναι Επιστημονική Συνεργάτης της Β' Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν". Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και Μεταδιδάκτωρ του Johns Hopkins University (Βαλτιμόρη, ΗΠΑ). Ειδικεύθηκε στην Παθολογία (για 2 έτη) στην Α' Προπαιδευτική Παθολογική Κλινική της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Λαϊκό" και στην Καρδιολογία στο αντίστοιχο Τμήμα του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου. Από το 2021 έως το 2023 εργάστηκε στο Λονδίνο (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) στα Νοσοκομεία - Κέντρα αναφοράς Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε σε όλο το φάσμα που αφορά στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία της Καρδιακής Ανεπάρκειας και των Κληρονομούμενων Καρδιαγγειακών Νοσημάτων/Μυοκαρδιοπαθειών. Επιπλέον εξειδικεύθηκε στη Μαγνητική Καρδιάς στο King's College London (Λονδίνο, ΗΒ). Το 2023 εργάστηκε στο Ωνάσειο Μεταμοσχευτικό Κέντρο, στο Τμήμα της Καρδιαγγειακής Απεικόνισης. Είναι κάτοχος ECFMG και διεθνών πιστοποιήσεων για τη διενέργεια Διαθωρακικού και Διοισοφάγειου υπερηχογραφήματος καρδιάς, νεότερων υπερηχοκαρδιογραφικών τεχνικών (stress echo, διοισοφάγειο, strain) καθώς και Μαγνητικής Τομογραφίας Καρδιάς. Έχει δημοσιεύσει την ακαδημαϊκή της έρευνα, για την οποία έχει βραβευθεί, σε διεθνή και έγκριτα περιοδικά και έχει προσκληθεί ως ομιλήτρια σε σημαντικά διεθνή και ελληνικά καρδιολογικά συνέδρια. Το περιβάλλον του ιατρείου είναι ειδικά σχεδιασμένο ώστε να είναι φιλικό προς τον ασθενή/επισκέπτη (stress-free χώρος), ενώ παράλληλα χρησιμοποιείται η πιο πρόσφατη τεχνολογία και τεχνικές για τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία μιας ποικιλίας καρδιακών παθήσεων (συνήθεις ή πιο εξειδικευμένες). Η ιατρός συνεργάζεται στενά με τους ασθενείς για την ανάπτυξη πλάνων θεραπείας που να ανταποκρίνονται στις ατομικές τους ανάγκες. Το ιατρείο απευθύνεται σε το φάσμα των ηλικιών, παρέχοντας συμβουλές και ενημέρωση με υπευθυνότητα και επιστημονική αρτιότητα.

Dr. Kolyviras Thanos MD, PhD, FESC is an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the 4th Cardiology Clinic - Interventional Cardiology at Metropolitan General Hospital, HHG Group. He holds an official Specialization Title in Interventional Cardiology and specializes in complex coronary artery interventions and the interventional treatment of aortic valve stenosis using the TAVI method. He was admitted through the Panhellenic Examinations to the Medical School of the University of Athens in 2002 and subsequently moved to Brussels (Belgium) in 2009, where he specialized in Cardiology. In September 2016, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Athens with honors. He has performed more than 3,000 coronary artery procedures and is an accredited Interventional Cardiologist for the implantation of percutaneous aortic valves using the TAVI method. He has received a Fellowship from the European Society of Cardiology to attend the European Congress in Barcelona (2014), where he was awarded for the best oral presentation. Additionally, in 2020, he obtained certification from the European Association of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (EAPCI) – Certificate of Excellence and since 2021 he is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). He has an extensive authorial and research portfolio, with particular interest and involvement in the education of young colleagues. His future plans focus on clinical research in the fields of interventional cardiology for the treatment primarily of valvular diseases with new transcatheter techniques, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration on specialized topics in interventional cardiology both in Greece and abroad.

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.