Cardiologists for Stress test

Karampekos Dimitrios is a Specialist Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology, a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center – Palaio Faliro Clinic, and the scientific director of the Cardiology Department at the Biomedical Korydallos. He completed his specialty in Cardiology at one of the largest hospitals in Athens, the General State Hospital of Nikaia, thus acquiring significant clinical experience in managing acute and chronic cardiology cases. His private practice provides high-level services using modern diagnostic tools (echocardiography, cardiac rhythm Holter, blood pressure Holter). Additionally, he has substantial experience in various therapeutic areas, including arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia management, coronary artery disease, heart failure, preschool and pre-athletic screening.

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.

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.

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.

Ο κος Ανδρέας Φίλιας,MD,MSc είναι Καρδιολόγος με ολοκληρωμένη επιστημονική κατάρτιση και σημαντική εμπειρία στον τομέα της επείγουσας και προνοσοκομειακής ιατρικής. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ενώ συνέχισε τις σπουδές του αποκτώντας Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Διοίκηση Μονάδων Υγείας από το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο.Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομειακή Ιατρική στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β. και είναι πιστοποιημένος εκπαιδευτής σε διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα προγράμματα όπως PHTLS, EPC, BLS, ILS και ALS, γεγονός που αναδεικνύει τη βαθιά του εξειδίκευση στην επείγουσα αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών.Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία έχει εργαστεί ως Επιμελητής Β’ Καρδιολόγος στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β., ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Καρδιολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών «Άγιος Ανδρέας».Παράλληλα, έχει υπηρετήσει ως αγροτικός ιατρός στην Άρτα και έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή εμπειρία μέσω πρακτικής άσκησης στη Γερμανία.Συνδυάζοντας κλινική εμπειρία, ακαδημαϊκή γνώση και ενεργό ρόλο στην εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών υγείας, ο ειδικός προσφέρει υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην ασφάλεια και την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα του ασθενούς.

Makris Georgios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Patras. He holds a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara in Romania and specialized in Cardiology at the General University Hospital of Patras. He is a PhD candidate at the General University Hospital of Patras and has specialized in Advanced Ultrasound Techniques at the same hospital. He is responsible for the Cardiology Department at Asklippeion Vita and has served as a cardiologist for one year at the General University Hospital of Patras. He has attended 50 conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuous professional development and has published 7 articles in international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that he has been awarded 1st Prize in a Cardiovascular Research Competition and is a member of the Medical Association of Patras.

Dr. Tzanis Georgios MD, PhD, FESC is an Interventional Cardiologist and the Director of the 4th Cardiology Clinic at Metropolitan General. He specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases and maintains a private practice in Dafni. He holds a doctorate and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also teaches in the postgraduate program "Exercise, Ergospirrometry, and Rehabilitation." He obtained his Cardiology specialty from the "Laiko" University Hospital of Athens. He specialized in interventional cardiology at the "San Raffaele" hospital in Milan, which is among the most renowned centers in Europe and one of the most distinguished worldwide in the field of interventional cardiology. Recently, he was honored with the prestigious title of Cardiologist Representative at the European Society of Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology sector - EAPCI Young Ambassador). He has been awarded major scholarships from highly respected scientific societies in Greece and Europe, including the Hellenic College of Cardiology for postdoctoral research in diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, and from the Hellenic Cardiological Society for further training in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. From the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), he received a scholarship in 2017 for specialization in the management of complex coronary artery disease at a world-renowned center. He has published more than 170 scientific papers in highly reputable international scientific journals and has presented at international conferences. Specifically, 70 of his scientific studies have been published in peer-reviewed international journals. Finally, he serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and has participated as a speaker at numerous international and Greek conferences.

Military cardiologist Papanastasiou Xristos was admitted to the Military School of Officers Corps (S.S.A.S.) in 2006 and obtained his Medical Degree (MD) from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) in 2012, graduating with the grade "Very Good" (8.1).

In 2016, he completed his postgraduate studies in "Medical Research Methodology" at the Medical School of A.U.Th., achieving the grade "Excellent" (9.4). Subsequently, he specialized for two years in the Pathology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and for four years in the 1st University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital AHEPA.

In June 2025, he completed his doctoral thesis with the grade "Excellent with Distinction," on the topic: "The diagnostic and prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with heart failure."

He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology and the European Diploma in Echocardiography, following successful participation in pan-European examinations.

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Papanastasiou has collaborated in research with leading universities in Europe and the United States of America, publishing significant scientific articles in reputable international journals with a high impact factor, covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Simultaneously, he has served as a reviewer for prestigious international scientific journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, American Heart Journal, Heart (official journal of the British Cardiovascular Society), and International Journal of Cardiology.

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.

Loizos Savvas MD, MSc, PhD is a Cardiologist at HYGEIA Hospital and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He has worked and specialized in major hospitals in London (Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Barts Heart Centre) in advanced cardiovascular imaging (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance and computed tomography) and heart failure. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) from Imperial College London, focusing on peripheral vascular ultrasound. He holds international certifications for performing cardiovascular imaging techniques (EACVI, SCCT). He is an active member of the Echocardiography Working Group of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology, the representative of the Cardiovascular Imaging Group of the European Society of Cardiology in Greece, and serves as a member of the European certification committee for performing cardiac ultrasounds. He has received honorary scholarships from the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology and possesses extensive educational and research work, as well as numerous participations in conferences with lectures and presentations.

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.

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.

Filos Euthymios MD, ESC is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Pagkrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds the European Diploma in Cardiology. He also holds a postgraduate degree in "Resuscitation" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in Clinical Cardiology at the General Hospital "Pammakaristos" and received training in the Hemodynamic and Electrophysiology Laboratory of the Military Pension Fund Hospital. Additionally, he trained in the Pediatric Cardiology department of the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Concurrently, he was a Resident in Internal Medicine at the Internal Medicine Clinic and the Intensive Care Unit of the St Johannes Krankenhaus Hospital. Finally, his scientific work includes lectures and presentations at scientific conferences and workshops, and he has published in a reputable scientific cardiology journal.

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.

Amartolos Panagiotis is a Cardiologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens with a private practice in Chaidari. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He is certified to perform echocardiograms in cardiology and has many years of experience. He has worked in clinics while simultaneously serving as Head of Medical Services for shipping companies, where he introduced digital remote patient monitoring methods on ships (telemedicine). Additionally, he has an extensive research and publication record, reflected in his articles in both international and Greek scientific journals, as well as numerous presentations. Finally, he participates as a speaker at conferences and has made significant social contributions.

Psatheris Giorgos is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Lamia since 2013. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (degree grade: very good) and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming" and subsequently in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Pyrgos, the Athens Thoracic Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria," and the Athens General Hospital "Alexandra." He holds certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support). He has taught for an extended period at public and private paramedical Vocational Training Institutes (IEK), as well as at the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Lamia. Finally, the doctor has published articles in Greek and international medical journals and has translated numerous English medical texts and journals.

Polydorou Adamantia is a Specialist Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Glyfada since 2014. She is an outstanding doctorate graduate of the Medical School of Athens, where she also served as an academic fellow in the Department of Surgical Anatomy, participating in the teaching of second-year and postgraduate students. She holds a postgraduate specialization diploma focusing on advanced ultrasound techniques (stress echo). Since 2014, she has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Ultrasound Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. She has a significant scientific and research portfolio with publications in both Greek and international journals. Additionally, she has participated as an invited speaker and commentator at international and Greek scientific conferences as well as in the authorship of chapters in scientific books.

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.

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.