Doctors for Thyroid gland

Zontanos Fotis is an Endocrinologist who has maintained a private practice in Neos Kosmos since 2002. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Endocrinology at the University Clinic of Pathology - Physiology of the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko.” He is specialized in diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, as well as menstrual disorders. His private practice offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Dr. Koutsaki Maria is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Kaisariani. She is undertaking postgraduate studies in Female Reproduction at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Gynecological Endocrinology, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes Mellitus. Additionally, she has extensive experience in conditions such as gestational diabetes, osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D metabolism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, metabolism, growth disorders, endocrine hypertension, adrenal diseases, pituitary adenomas, neuroendocrine tumors, and endocrine aspects of pregnancy. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous diabetes and endocrinology conferences both at the European and national levels, presenting clinical research studies and case reports aimed at continuous education and professional development in endocrinology. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrine Society and is proficient in English, Italian, and German.

Dr. Paparodis Rodis, MD, is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private practice in Patras. He is a Visiting Professor of Endocrinology and a Visiting Professor at the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology Research (CEDER) at the University of Toledo. The aim of the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism clinic of Dr. Rodis D. Paparodis is to provide tertiary care to patients, as delivered during the physician’s long-standing academic career in the United States of America. The physician has received multiple honorary distinctions for his research work, both from The Endocrine Society and the American Association for Cancer Research.

Perrakis Euaggelos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He collaborates with various private healthcare facilities in Athens, such as the Athens Medical Center, and was the first to introduce the technique of complete mesocolic excision (CME) for the surgical treatment of colon cancer in Greece. He has taught at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany and has worked for over 10 years in major surgical centers in Germany. Additionally, he developed his own techniques for the repair of inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and Spigelian hernias, which have been accepted by the European and global surgical communities. In his private practice, he provides high-level services in laparoscopic surgery, oncological surgery, and hernia repair surgery, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the colon and digestive system, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, endocrine glands, and adrenal glands. He has a significant scientific contribution, with publications and presentations at medical conferences, as well as authorship of books for medical professionals and the general public.

Maria Mylona is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained her specialties in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology - Diabetology, and Metabolism from the Medical Association of Westfalen - Lippe in Germany. She worked for a period as a pathology resident at the Uniklinikum Bergmannsheil clinics in Bochum and Klinikum Lüdenscheid in Germany, as a Specialist Pathologist with a focus on endocrinology - diabetology at Klinikum Lüdenscheid of the University Hospital of Bonn, and for one year as a Specialist Pathologist with expertise in endocrinology - diabetology, as well as a specialist in internal medicine - endocrinology - diabetology at the Endocrinology - Diabetology - Rheumatology Center in Dortmund, Germany. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of specialized endocrinology - diabetology, with noted specialization in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and osteoporosis.

Papadimitriou Eirini MD, MSc, PhDc is a highly qualified and experienced endocrinologist, with extensive clinical training and academic activity, maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holding a master's degree in Research of Female Reproduction, and her doctoral thesis focuses on pituitary tumors. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the First Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," where she was trained in managing pediatric endocrinology cases, and at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where she trained in endocrine disorders during pregnancy. She also has clinical experience in a variety of endocrine diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, parathyroid gland diseases, osteoporosis, menstrual and menopausal disorders, hypogonadism, adrenal/pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, obesity, and lipid disorders. She has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences, presenting her research and clinical cases. Furthermore, she has published in reputable international scientific journals, continuously advancing the field of endocrinology. She is an active member of the Hellenic Endocrinological Society and a collaborator at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas."

Dr. Rathosis Spyros is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Patras. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the University of Patras, with a dissertation titled: "Control of splenic activity and immunological effects post-splenectomy." He specialized in General Surgery at the University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Patras and further specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens, Hippocrates. He has served in all levels of the National Health System (ESY) and for the past years has held the position of ESY Director in the surgical clinic of the General Hospital of Patras. He has participated in numerous medical conferences in Greece and abroad and has published scientific papers in both Greek and international journals. He has been involved in the full spectrum of General Surgery operations, including major surgeries both emergency and elective. Throughout his extensive career, he has focused on laparoscopic surgery primarily of the biliary tract, hernias, diseases of the minor pelvis (gynecological conditions), and surgery of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (stomach, small and large intestine, anus).

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Μπουκόνης είναι Χειρουργός ΩΡΛ - Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Ενηλίκων και Παίδων , με Χειρουργική Εξειδίκευση στο Λονδίνο Μεγάλη Βρετανία , απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης , με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Διαθέτει πολυετή χειρουργική εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση στο Λονδίνο, Μεγάλη Βρετανία στη Ρινολογία και Ρινοπλαστική, στη LASER Ογκολογική Χειρουργική και Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στο Λονδίνο, Μεγάλη Βρετανία, στην Πανεπιστημιακή ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Queens Hospital London του BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust στη: Ρινοπλαστική, Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική θεραπεία του ρινικού διαφράγματος, Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική Ρινός και Παραρρινίων Κόλπων FESS, Ωτοχειρουργική, Χειρουργική Θεραπεία Ροχαλητού και Άπνοιας, Παιδο-ΩΡΛ επεμβάσεις και LASER μικρο-χειρουργική ογκολογία κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης χειρουργός ΩΡΛ στα νοσοκομεία “ ΥΓΕΙΑ “ και “ Metropolitan ” και έχει συνεργασίες με τα περισσότερα ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία των Αθηνών. Εργάστηκε, επί 4ετία, σε θέση επιμελητή στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, όπου και διενήργησε μεγάλο αριθμό επεμβάσεων σε όλο το φάσμα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας Ενηλίκων και Παίδων. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και έχει ασχοληθεί εκτενώς με τη χειρουργική εκπαίδευση των νέων ειδικευόμενων ΩΡΛ ιατρών. Ο γιατρός έχει συμμετάσχει σε εκπαιδευτικά courses - Hands on Workshops στις Ιατρικές Σχολές του Λονδίνου Kings College London και Queen Mary University of London. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Μεγάλης Βρετανίας GMC και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει το τελευταίας τεχνολογίας Blue LASER , για τη διενέργεια πληθώρας επεμβάσεων υπό τοπική αναισθησία, ανώδυνα και γρήγορα. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει την κατάλληλη υλικοτεχνική υποδομή και τεχνολογικό εξοπλισμό και ακολουθεί όλες τις προδιαγραφές ασφαλείας και αντισηψίας για την πραγματοποίηση LASER Επεμβάσεων, Χειρουργείων και Βιοψιών υπό Τοπική Αναισθησία. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει υπερσύγχρονο Εργαστήριο Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπήσεων Ενηλίκων και Παίδων με Βίντεο Καταγραφή, εξοπλισμένο με Εύκαμπτα και Άκαμπτα Ενδοσκόπια. Είναι εξοπλισμένο με ειδικό Παιδιατρικό Εύκαμπτο Ενδοσκόπιο για τη διερεύνηση των πολύ μικρών μας ασθενών ( κρεατάκια , ωτίτιδα , λαρυγγίτιδα ) . Πλήρης Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπική διερεύνηση παθήσεων όπως σκολιωτικό διάφραγμα, υπερτροφία κογχών, ιγμορίτιδα, πολύποδες ρινός, κρεατάκια, αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, φαρυγγίτιδα, αμυγδαλίτιδα, βράγχος φωνής και λαρυγγίτιδα. Διαθέτει πλήρως εξοπλισμένο Ακοολογικό Εργαστήριο , όπου διενεργούνται όλες οι διαγνωστικές εξετάσεις σε ασθενείς όλων των ηλικιών. Πλήρης διερεύνηση για παθήσεις όπως ωτίτιδα , ίλιγγος , εμβοές , βαρηκοΐα - απώλεια ακοής και ωταλγία σε Ενήλικες και Παιδιά όλων των ηλικιών . Ο χώρος του ιατρείου είναι σε minimal γραμμές και σύγχρονης αισθητικής, δημιουργώντας ένα ήρεμο και χαλαρό περιβάλλον.

Η Ιατρός Αναστασία Λιάπη είναι Διευθύντρια ΕΣΥ στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και χειρουργική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία ενηλίκων/παίδων, καθώς και στη Φωνιατρική. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Voice Pathology) από το University College London, με διάκριση (Distinction). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία Νοσοκομεία της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας, όπως το Leeds General Infirmary, το Royal Surrey County Hospital, το St George’s Hospital του Λονδίνου και το John Radcliffe Hospital της Οξφόρδης. Κατά την παραμονή της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο απέκτησε διπλώματα του Royal College of Surgeons of England (DOHNS) και του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS), ενώ συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία φωνής και παιδιατρικής ακοολογίας.

Από το 2009 υπηρετεί στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας, αρχικά ως Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και από το 2018 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου από το 2021 κατέχει τη θέση Διευθύντριας ΕΣΥ. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στις παθήσεις της φωνής και του λάρυγγα, στη ρινοχειρουργική και ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική ρινός και παραρρινίων, καθώς και στη χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στη φωνιατρική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση, καθώς και στη διαχείριση διαταραχών κατάποσης.

Παράλληλα, έχει πλούσιο διδακτικό έργο ως μέλος ΔΕΠ του Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Αναπνευστική Ανεπάρκεια και Μηχανικός Αερισμός" της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων ιατρών. Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει μελέτες σε θέματα παθολογίας φωνής, ρινολογίας και ωτοχειρουργικής, με δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσία σε δεκάδες συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συμμετέχει σε κλινικές μελέτες για την εφαρμογή των βιολογικών παραγόντων στη θεραπεία των ρινικών πολυπόδων σε συνεργασία με πνευμονολόγους.  Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων η European Laryngological Society, η British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology, και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φωνιατρικής και Διαταραχών Κατάποσης, της οποίας είναι τακτικό  μέλος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου.

Με γνώμονα τον σεβασμό στον ασθενή και την επιστημονική αριστεία, η Δρ. Λιάπη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ιατρικές και χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην αποκατάσταση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Drimala Panagiota is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipi. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the largest autonomous Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetology Center in the country, located at the "Evangelismos" hospital. There, she gained extensive experience in managing patients with diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she specialized in gestational diabetes and thyroid diseases during pregnancy at the "Alexandra" and "Elena Venizelou" hospitals. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended postgraduate programs related to Human Reproduction, Childhood Obesity, as well as specialized training in Thyroid Ultrasound at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

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.

Athanasiadou Anastasia is an Endocrinologist, maintaining a private practice in the Artemidos area and working at the Lifecheck Polyclinic in Kolonaki. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Unit of the Therapeutic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Hospital "Alexandra." Furthermore, she has participated in Greek and international conferences, aiming for continuous education in her field of expertise, and in her private practice, she provides a variety of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Avramidis Vasilis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Athens Medical Center. He has also been an Associate at the "Mitera" Hospital and the Euroclinic Athens. He possesses a postgraduate degree in Oncology from the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." Practicing medicine since 1986, he has performed a large number of surgical procedures with absolute success. He is specialized in laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, as well as head and neck surgery. Finally, at his clinic, always guided by his dedication to patient care, he provides treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Dr. Xarikleia Xristakou is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Vrilissia. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her clinical and research career in the Endocrinology Department of the First Internal Medicine Clinic at Laiko Hospital in Athens and at the Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit of the Ευγενίδειο Therapeutic Institute, with a special interest in disorders of female reproduction and metabolism. She was awarded the title of Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2014. Subsequently, she specialized at the First University Pediatric Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children’s Hospital, focusing on Pediatric Endocrinology. She continued and completed her specialization in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the First Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine Clinic of Laiko Hospital. She is the author of scientific articles in reputable Greek and international journals and has contributed to the authorship of Greek and international scientific textbooks on Endocrinology. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker at Greek and international conferences. Since January 2022, she has been an academic fellow at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she has been involved in clinical and teaching activities. Furthermore, as a member of the interdisciplinary team at the Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine Diseases at the University of Athens at Laiko Hospital, she actively participates in Medical Board meetings, where interesting patient cases are discussed with the aim of accurate diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with neuroendocrine diseases. She also serves as an instructor in the postgraduate program "Endocrine Neoplasms".

Dr. Zaxaki Aglaia is an Endocrinologist and Diabetologist maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate at the same institution's Medical School. Dr. Zaxaki specialized in Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases, and Diabetes Mellitus at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she has served as a collaborator and instructor in Higher Education (TEI) Athens and at various public IEK institutions, where she taught courses related to medical science. Furthermore, she attended the Clinic for Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy at the Endocrinology Department of the University General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." She also participated in the Menopause Clinic at the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at "Aretaieio" Hospital. Moreover, Dr. Zaxaki holds a license from the Ministry of Health to perform thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound examinations of the organs within her specialty. Finally, she has numerous original research publications in internationally recognized medical journals, oral and written presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as extensive research experience.

Spanoudi Filio MD, PhD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a doctoral thesis on diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease, and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Padua in Italy. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University, with a thesis on polycystic ovary syndrome. She has served as an endocrinology trainee at the Endocrinology Department of the General Maternity Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where she specialized in pregnancy endocrinology and reproductive endocrinology, as well as a pathology trainee and later scientific collaborator at the B' Propaedeutic Medical Clinic - Research Unit of the University General Hospital "Attikon," where she completed her doctoral dissertation and conducted research on diabetes mellitus. She has extensive research experience with publications of original papers in Greek and international medical journals and presentations at international and Greek conferences. The physician has significant clinical experience and specializes in endocrinological monitoring of pregnancy, thyroid disorders, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and reproductive endocrinology. The practice also manages cases of osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, obesity, parathyroid gland diseases, pituitary gland disorders, adrenal gland conditions, as well as other diseases related to the scientific fields of Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolism. Finally, the physician is a member of scientific endocrinology and diabetes societies and actively participates in conferences held both in Greece and abroad.

Dr. Traulos Aleksios, MD, is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in "Endocrinology - Diabetes - Metabolism" at the University Hospitals "Laiko" and "Alexandra". He has extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (juvenile or type 1, adult or type 2, gestational), and osteoporosis. Specifically, the physician undertakes the implementation of continuous insulin infusion pumps in his practice for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, on a daily basis, he manages a variety of other endocrine disorders such as calcium metabolism disorders, dyslipidemias, obesity, menstrual disturbances, acne/hirsutism, adrenal and pituitary gland diseases. Dr. Traulos is a regular member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Athens Medical Association. Lastly, he has participated in clinical studies and authored scientific papers, many of which have been presented at conferences and published in international journals.

Tsiavos Vaios is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens, specialized in adrenal gland disorders, and possesses extensive professional experience. During his studies at the Medical School of Athens, he collaborated with Professor I. S. Papadopoulos, Professor of Pharmacology. He has been involved in initiatives aimed at raising awareness and educating the public on issues affecting individuals with special needs, including the creation of presentations, exhibitions, lectures, and talks. The doctor contributed to the documentation and classification of adverse drug reactions in the compilation of the EOF (National Organization for Medicines) drug guide and worked with the Lions organization on the design of a promotional leaflet focused on driving safety. He completed his rural service in Grevena, where he trained and was on call in the surgical department. In 2003, he collaborated with Glaxo Wellcome on the design of advertising materials for a pharmaceutical product. He was a pathology resident at the 2nd Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital "Agia Olga." He completed the main part of his specialty training at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating actively in the clinic’s educational program with regular attendance at conferences. Gennimatas Hospital offers the most comprehensive endocrinology training covering the entire adult spectrum and also serves as the reference hospital in Greece for adrenal gland disorders. In his private practice, he manages conditions across the full range of endocrinology and provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Panagiotis Mylonas MD is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Patras. He holds a PhD in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Mellitus from the University of Patras. Dr. Mylonas has extensive experience in thyroid diseases and diabetes mellitus and has served as a Scientific Associate in the Endocrinology Department of the University of Patras. In his private practice, he manages thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, and addresses cases of osteoporosis and parathyroid diseases, as well as menstrual disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He also treats patients with adrenal and pituitary gland disorders. Additionally, Dr. Mylonas is a member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, and he has served on the Medical Committee of the European Gymnastics Federation.