Doctors for Heart Triplex in Attica

Dimitrios Benas is a Cardiologist with high scientific expertise and extensive research activity, combining clinical experience with academic excellence. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and subsequently specialized in Cardiology at the University Hospital “Attikon,” where he completed his training in 2024. In parallel, he obtained his PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with the highest distinction (“Excellent”).He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology (European Examination in Core Cardiology) and has authored 24 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, with over 250 citations on Scopus and an h-index of 9 — indicators reflecting the global scientific recognition of his work. His research interests focus on arterial hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, with active participation in multicenter Greek and European studies.He has lectured in numerous seminars and conferences, training physicians in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and has been repeatedly invited as a speaker and panelist at major scientific events in Greece and abroad.Since 2025, he has maintained a private cardiology practice in Piraeus, offering comprehensive prevention, diagnostic, and treatment services for cardiovascular diseases, based on the latest scientific evidence.

Peteinakis Pantelis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Alimos. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in echocardiography, clinical cardiology, and arterial hypertension. Additionally, he has extensive experience, having worked in major hospitals in Athens, such as IASO General Hospital and the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center.

Soulaidopoulos Stergios is a Specialist Cardiologist with expertise in Interventional Cardiology. He works as a Scientific Associate in the field of Interventional Cardiology at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital of Athens and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Athens Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2011, and in 2021 he was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of AUTH. During his specialization, he worked in clinics in Austria and Germany. He completed the main part of his Cardiology specialty at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital of Athens in 2022. His research interests focus on interventional cardiology, specifically the interventional treatment of coronary artery disease, structural heart diseases, and resistant hypertension. He has published over 100 papers in reputable international journals, and in 2024 he was awarded the title of Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) in recognition of his research work. He is also a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Drivas Kyriakos is a Specialist Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist, Consultant at the Cardiology Clinic of Iatriko Athinon (Palaio Faliro Clinic) and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and also holds a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. He possesses the European Board of Cardiology Diploma (EEGC) and is certified in Advanced Life Support (ALS) by the Hellenic Society of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. He specialized in Cardiology at the Korgialeneio-Benakeio E.E.S. and received further training at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital Evaggelismos, focusing particularly on pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, arrhythmia ablation, and the monitoring of implantable devices. His practice offers specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services for cardiac arrhythmias, with an emphasis on modern, personalized patient care.

Dr Gkonteva Maria is a Specialist Cardiologist - Military Physician with a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She completed a 2-year residency in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, followed by a 4-year cardiology specialty training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. She has been trained across the full spectrum of cardiology with extensive case experience, actively participating in complex cases of heart failure, transplants, valvular heart diseases, interventional techniques (coronary angiography, angioplasty, TAVI), and imaging techniques (echocardiography, cardiac MRI, scintigraphy). She is also a graduate of the Officers School of Nursing, where she served as a Nursing Officer in clinics at the 401 GMHA, gaining valuable experience in a multidisciplinary patient approach. Additionally, she graduated from the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the Department of Early Childhood Education and Educational Design of the School of Humanities at the University of the Aegean. Her diverse education and experience guide her in providing personalized care and solutions tailored to your needs. Currently, she is an Attending Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the 401 GMHA and is undergoing further training in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo, contrast echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Furthermore, she is a member of the Special Corps of Physicians of KEPA. She examines adults and children over 6 years old. Lastly, Dr. Gkonteva participates in the National Program for the prevention and management of cardiovascular risks.

Stathogiannis Euaggelos is a Cardiologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Koukaki. He graduated from the Military Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, he specialized in Pathology and Cardiology at the Hippocrates General Hospital of Athens and received further training in Cardiology at HARVARD MGH Hospital in Boston, USA. He has many years of experience in Cardiology, having worked at the American Hospital of Mon Belgium as well as serving as Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital and later as Hospital Director. Finally, he established the Municipal Polyclinic of the Papagou municipality and upgraded the Municipal Polyclinic of the Cholargos municipality.

Papageorgiou Xristos is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipi. He holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at Alexandra General Hospital - Therapeutic Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and at the 251 Air Force General Hospital, obtaining his Cardiology specialty title in 2021. Concurrently, he holds the European Diploma in Cardiology and the Certification in Interventional Cardiology from the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions. He undertook further training in interventional cardiology at university hospitals in the United Kingdom and Italy under a scholarship from the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions. He has worked as a Specialist Cardiologist at Metropolitan General Hospital and at Errikos Dynan Hospital, where he currently serves as an external associate of the Second Cardiology Clinic. Throughout his career, he has gained significant experience across the full spectrum of clinical and interventional cardiology, having performed numerous interventional procedures. He has over 40 published scientific papers and presentations in international scientific journals and international cardiology conferences. He is an active member of the European Society of Cardiology, the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the Panhellenic Medical Association.

Kontsas Konstantinos MD, PhD is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Cardiology at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." He further specialized, with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society, in Pulmonary Hypertension and Congenital Heart Diseases at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, where he subsequently worked as a registrar. Additionally, he specialized in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Cardiac Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland. He is a certified hypertension specialist by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and has expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques (Stress Echo, 2D strain, 3D Echo). He is a Scientific Collaborator and University Fellow at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and collaborates with Hygeia Group Clinics, Athens Medical Center, White Cross Athens, and the Gynecological Obstetric Surgical Center "Leto." Finally, he actively participates in Greek and international conferences through oral and poster presentations and attends seminars as part of his continuous education and professional development.

Nikolaos Lionakis is a Specialist Cardiologist with a subspecialty in Interventional Cardiology and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens (13 Papadiamantopoulou Street, Megaron Mousikis area). He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After his specialization in Cardiology, he received further training in Interventional Cardiology, specifically in the interventional treatment of Coronary Artery Disease, obtaining the official subspecialty certification from the Ministry of Health. For the past 15 years, he has continuously worked as a Registrar in the National Health System, and since 2021, he has served as a Senior Registrar at the Cardiology Clinic and the Hemodynamic Laboratory of the Army Fund Hospital (N.I.M.T.S.). In his private practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of cardiology aimed at the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Elena Xairetaki - Premedicare is a Cardiologist and a member of the medical team at the Premedicare Polyclinic. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and provides her services as a Cardiologist while also serving as the Scientific Director of the BIOIATRIKI Group. She specialized in Cardiology at Evangelismos Hospital and has served as an Assistant Consultant at Pammakaristos Hospital. Combining her experience and recognized scientific expertise, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty.

Η ιατρός Παναγιώτα Πιέτρη αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας από την Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική της αντίστοιχης σχολής το 2012. Υπήρξε κλινική και ερευνητική συνεργάτιδα της Α’ Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής για 10 συνεχόμενα έτη. Είναι διδάκτωρ Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με εξειδίκευση στην διάγνωση και θεραπεία της αρτηριακής υπέρτασης και των συνοδών καρδιαγγειακών παθήσεων. Έχει δημοσιεύσει ερευνητικό έργο σε μεγάλα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά και έχει λάβει μέρος, ως ομιλήτρια, σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει διατελέσει Υπεύθυνη Μονάδας Υπέρτασης σε ιδιωτική κλινική και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη Καρδιολογικού Τμήματος ιδιωτικού πολυιατρείου, με εμπειρία στην διενέργεια υπερήχων καρδιάς (Triplex).

Koutagiar Iosif is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. Simultaneously, he serves as Chief Cardiologist A’ at the Cardiological Clinic of DTHCA "Hygeia". He is a graduate and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in the A’ University Cardiological Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration", where he later served as an Academic Fellow, and has specialized in advanced echocardiographic techniques. He has participated in conferences and has numerous scientific publications and books. Lastly, it is noteworthy that he has received distinctions and awards for his scientific work.

Panis Vasileios is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens (EKPA). During his specialty training, he served at the hospitals "Sotiria," "Red Cross," and "Amalia Fleming." The physician worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in the Cardiac Ultrasound Department of the University Hospital of Rennes, where he specialized in the latest cardiovascular imaging techniques as well as the most advanced transcatheter interventions on heart valves (Stress echo, Strain imaging, 3D imaging, TTE, TOE, Echo-navigation, Mitraclip, Triclip). In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for the medical needs of each patient.

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.

Mpramos Dimitrios is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Ano Liosia. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and subsequently specialized in Cardiology at Evangelismos Hospital. He then pursued further training and specialization in advanced cardiac ultrasound techniques (Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Strain Imaging Echo, etc.). He also has an extensive scientific portfolio consisting of numerous publications in reputable international and Greek journals as well as presentations at conferences both in Greece and abroad, some of which he received commendations and awards for his work. He has many years of clinical experience, serving as Consultant at the Athens Bioclinic. Additionally, since 2020, he has been working as a Cardiologist at the private multi-specialty clinic Medisound, since 2019 at the private multi-specialty clinic Ilioupoli, and since 2017 at Orthobiotic. Furthermore, he has served as a scientific collaborator at Errikos Dynan Hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of clinical cardiology, specifically including echocardiography, blood pressure management, arrhythmias, and Stress Echo (Dynamic Echocardiography).

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.

Η Τουλουπάκη Μαρία είναι Ειδική Καρδιολόγος, ιδρύτρια και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη στο MyoCardioGen Precision Center που διατηρεί στο Κολωνάκι. Εξειδικεύεται στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την Καρδιαγγειακή Απεικόνιση. Συνεργάζεται με τα Νοσοκομεία ΥΓΕΙΑ και Μητέρα. Επιπλέον είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα για τα Κληρονομούμενα Καρδιαγγειακά Νοσήματα στη Θεραπευτική Κλινική, στο Νοσοκομείο Αλεξάνδρα, στο Ιατρείο Καρδιακής Ανεπάρκειας και Καρδιο-Ογκολογίας. Η ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία περιλαμβάνει το πτυχίο Ιατρικής από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης, καθώς και την απόκτηση τίτλου ειδικότητας στην Καρδιολογία από την Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου (ΠΑΓΝΗ) . Έχει εξειδικευτεί και εργαστεί σε κορυφαία κέντρα του εξωτερικού, μεταξύ των οποίων το Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (Λονδίνο) και το North Middlesex University Hospital (Λονδίνο), αποκτώντας ουσιαστική εμπειρία στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την Καρδιαγγειακή Απεικόνιση.  Διαθέτει διεθνείς πιστοποιήσεις για τη διενέργεια των απεικονιστικών τεχνικών του καρδιαγγειακού συστήματος (EACVI, SCMR, SCCT).  Η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει συμμετοχή σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές κλινικές μελέτες για τις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες, την καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, τη φαρμακολογική έρευνα σε σπάνια νοσήματα (π.χ. αταξία Friedreich) και την αθηροσκληρωτική καρδιαγγειακή νόσο . Έχει διατελέσει Sub-Investigator και Co-Investigator σε διεθνή προγράμματα και έχει συνεργαστεί με διακεκριμένους ερευνητές στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Έχει εκτεταμένη διδακτική εμπειρία σε Ελλάδα και Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, που αφορά τόσο σε προπτυχιακά όσο και σε μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα, όπου έχει διατελέσει προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια σε θέματα όπως οι γενετικές μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και τα διηθητικά/αθροιστικά καρδιακά νοσήματα. Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε διεθνή περιοδικά και είναι τακτικά προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Οι ακαδημαϊκές της διακρίσεις περιλαμβάνουν διεθνείς υποτροφίες και βραβεία από την Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία, την Πανελλήνια Ιατρική Εταιρεία Διευθυντών Καρδιολογίας και διεθνείς οργανισμούς. Είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών και διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών, μεταξύ των οποίων: ESC, ACC, EACVI, SCCT, SCMR, η Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία, καθώς και το δίκτυο ESC Cardiologists of Tomorrow. Η Δρ. Τουλουπάκη συνδυάζει την κλινική εμπειρία με την έρευνα και τη διδασκαλία, με στόχο τη βελτίωση της διάγνωσης και θεραπείας των Καρδιαγγειακών Νοσημάτων, δίνοντας ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στις Μυοκαρδιοπάθειες και την εξατομικευμένη Καρδιολογία ακριβείας.

Dr. Ilektra Moulianitaki, MD, is a specialist Cardiologist who maintains a practice within the diagnostic center and polyclinic Polygeia in Marousi, being a member of its medical team.

She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She specialized in Cardiology at G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas". Her determination for continuous development and provision of modern, quality care led her to receive a scholarship in the latest imaging techniques at G.N.A "Red Cross". She obtained state certification following further specialization in the same field at G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas". She demonstrates significant educational and research activity, with active participation in numerous conferences.

Guided by her deep belief in medicine that combines scientific knowledge with human interaction, her goal is for every patient to feel comfortable, to be heard, and to actively participate in the care of their health. With a friendly and approachable manner, she supports the patient at every step—from diagnosis to treatment—with responsibility, honesty, and respect.

Her practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for conducting stress echo, cardiac strain, cardiac triplex, aortic arch and ascending aorta imaging, electrocardiogram, rhythm Holter monitoring, and blood pressure Holter monitoring. The doctor undertakes the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, Valvular Heart Diseases, Arrhythmias) and the regulation of cardiovascular risk factors.

She participates in the "Prolavo" program for the prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases of the Ministry of Health.