Cardiologists for Stress test

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.

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

Parparas Konstantinos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in clinics in Germany. He has substantial experience, having worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in major German clinics. He specializes in interventional cardiology and has been performing angioplasties in coronary arteries since 2014 to the present (performing several thousand angioplasties, including many of high complexity, e.g., in left main coronary artery stenosis, Rotablation procedures), and since 2020, he has also been involved in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Ο Χρήστος Μαντής,MD,MSc είναι Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι Αττικής. Παράλληλα, από τον Οκτώβριο του 2021 υπηρετεί ως Επιμελητής στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «ΚΑΤ», όπου δραστηριοποιείται στο Αιμοδυναμικό Εργαστήριο και συμμετέχει στην αντιμετώπιση του συνόλου των καρδιολογικών περιστατικών σε ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα νοσοκομεία της χώρας ως προς τον όγκο ασθενών.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Σπουδών στην Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Καρδιολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νέας Ιωνίας «Κωνσταντοπούλειο» και στη συνέχεια εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διαχείριση οξέων και χρόνιων στεφανιαίων συνδρόμων, καθώς και στις επεμβατικές τεχνικές στεφανιογραφίας και αγγειοπλαστικής, αποκτώντας τον επίσημο τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία από το Κεντρικό Συμβούλιο Υγείας (ΚΕΣΥ).

Έχει δημοσιεύσει επιστημονικές εργασίες σε διεθνή περιοδικά και συμμετέχει ενεργά με ομιλίες και παρουσιάσεις σε σημαντικά ελληνικά και ευρωπαϊκά επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Η πολυετής παρουσία του στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας αντικατοπτρίζει την εκτενή κλινική του εμπειρία και την ικανότητά του να παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη και υπεύθυνη καρδιολογική φροντίδα σε όλο το φάσμα των καρδιολογικών παθήσεων. Βασική του προτεραιότητα αποτελεί η εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση κάθε ασθενούς, με έμφαση στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων αναγκών και προβλημάτων του.

Vavouranakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist who maintains a private clinic in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed further training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard University in Boston (as a Research and Clinical fellow) and at Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in Interventional Cardiology. The doctor has a significant number of publications in international and Greek medical journals, and it would be remiss not to mention his expertise in Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, as well as Clinical Cardiology. In his clinic, he manages a wide range of cases utilizing his scientific excellence and extensive experience.

Papadimitriou Prokopis is a Cardiologist and maintains his medical practice in Ampelokipoi. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he obtained his degree in 2004. Subsequently, he earned a Master's Diploma in "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" from the same university during the period 2010–2012. He also holds certification in Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), obtained in 2019 and renewed in 2025, as well as certification in Transesophageal Echocardiography from the same scientific society in 2020. His professional experience includes completion of his specialty in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" during 2011–2016, followed by specialization in advanced echocardiographic techniques of cardiovascular imaging at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in the United Kingdom from 2018 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been working in the Department of Cardiac Ultrasound – Cardiovascular Imaging at the Athens Medical Center.

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

Leivaditis Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi and concurrently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a Medical Diagnostic Center. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and has completed advanced training in cardiac ultrasounds and the latest echocardiographic techniques (EchoStress, DTI, Transesophageal echocardiography). He specialized in Cardiology at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the 1st Penteli Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences and has published several articles in both Greek and international medical journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society as well as the European Society of Cardiology.

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.

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.

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.

Tsaggaris Adamantios is an Interventional Cardiologist, maintains a private practice in Marousi, and serves as a Cardiologist Consultant at the Red Cross (Korgialeneio - Benakeio EES). He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Pathology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the USA. He specialized in Cardiology at the University of Minnesota in the USA. He completed subspecialty training in interventional cardiology and structural cardiology (TAVI, MitraClip, Watchman) at the University of Minnesota in the USA (worked at VA MPLS, Fairview Hospital, Southdale Hospital). He is a Diplomate of the American College of Cardiology. He has been awarded, following examinations, the American Subspecialty Certificates in Cardiology (ABIM-Cardiology) and Interventional Cardiology (ABIM-Interventional Cardiology). He is board certified in echocardiography (National Board of Echocardiography). He has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, American, and European conferences. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology as well as the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of cardiology and specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases (interventional and structural cardiology).

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

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

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.

Dr Pisimisis Euaggelos is a distinguished Cardiologist with excellent training and extensive experience, operating a private practice in the center of Piraeus. He is an interventional cardiologist and Coordinating Director of the Cardiology Clinic at Tzaneio Hospital of Piraeus. After graduating from the Ionideios Model School of Piraeus, he studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of Tzaneio Hospital and received further training with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Athens, is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and serves as President of the Panhellenic Medical Society of Cardiology Directors (P.I.E.D.KAR.). He advanced through all levels of hierarchy in the Cardiology Clinic of Tzaneio Hospital and, in 2009, was appointed Coordinating Director following a Health Ministry Council review. He has been recognized for his clinical, organizational, educational, and social contributions both within the medical field and in the community of Piraeus residents. In 2007, he organized and operated the Hemodynamics Laboratory at the General Hospital of Chios, and in 2014, established a similar laboratory at the Cardiology Clinic of the Asklipieio Voula Hospital. Between 2011 and 2014, he served as Vice President of the Scientific Council, and from 2019 to 2021, as Director of Medical Services at Tzaneio Hospital of Piraeus. He participates in several Scientific Committees of the Ministry of Health. He was an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Medical Association (I.S.P.) (2005-2022) and of the Board of Directors of the Athens-Piraeus Hospital Doctors Association (E.I.N.A.P.) (2019-2022). He remains an elected member of the I.S.P. at the Panhellenic Medical Association. He is a member of the Alumni Association of Ionideios Model School of Piraeus, the Arcadians Association of Piraeus, and the Association of Scientists of Piraeus.

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

Karampina Stefania is a Cardiologist and operates her private practice in Ioannina. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and, as part of her specialty training, she completed rotations at the General Hospital of Filiates and the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta." In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, providing high-quality medical services while always focusing on the optimal care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Dr. Kourkouti Polina MD, PhD, MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Holargos, while also serving as the Deputy Director of the First Cardiology Department of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an honors doctorate in medicine from the same institution. Additionally, she is an honors graduate with a master's degree in Intensive Care Units and cardiac nursing, awarded with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. She holds a series of accreditations in resuscitation techniques and has notably received the Advanced Life Support accreditation with top marks. Her specialties include the latest techniques in dynamic stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography (TOE) at Elpis Hospital. Finally, her clinic offers parking for disabled persons at the clinic entrance and free municipal parking directly opposite on Perikleous Avenue.