Doctors for Hypertension

Kotsomytis N Konstantinos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Chaidari. Simultaneously, he serves as a Consultant Pathologist at Metropolitan Hospital. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses extensive experience and training.

Η Γκίκα Βασιλική MD, MSc είναι Ειδικός Νεφρολόγος - Βιοστατιστικός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό νεφρολογικό ιατρείο στην Πανόρμου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, όπου απέκτησε και το μεταπτυχιακό της στη Βιοστατιστική, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα του στη Νεφρολογία σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας, όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς", το Λαϊκό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Αλεξάνδρα. Διαθέτει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στη διάγνωση, παρακολούθηση και αντιμετώπιση νεφρολογικών παθήσεων, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες και εξατομικευμένες προσεγγίσεις φροντίδας. Παράλληλα, η ιατρός συνεργάζεται με οργανωμένα νεφρολογικά κέντρα, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες υγείας, ενώ είναι ενεργό μέλος ελληνικών και ευρωπαϊκών επιστημονικών εταιρειών.

Voloudakis Konstantinos is a Specialist Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou" and underwent further training in the Intensive Care Unit of Peterborough District Hospital in Cambridge and at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Voloudakis served as an Attending Physician for 20 years at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and as Coordinating Director for 4 years in the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Chalkidiki. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Georgia Gkioni is a Pathologist with a private practice in Chalandri and a Consultant in the 7th Pathology Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Arterial Hypertension and Associated Cardiovascular-Renal Diseases from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

She has been trained in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Therapeutic Clinic of NKUA - GNA “Alexandra,” gaining substantial experience in managing severe and complex cases.

In her practice, she provides comprehensive, responsible, and individualized medical care, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.

Finally, the physician is distinguished by her consistency, scientific expertise, and patient-centered approach, always striving to establish a relationship of trust and meaningful collaboration with every patient.

Konstantopoulou Panagiota is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Diabetology, with a particular focus on the management of diabetic cases. Her practice offers comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up care for all types of conditions within the field of internal medicine, covering both acute and chronic diseases. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Kyriakos K. Trigkidis, MD, MSc is an Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine specialist practising at his private Office in the city of Chalkida, Evia and in the city of Agios Stefanos, Attica (within the premises of "Medica' Medical Centre).

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed, in the same Faculty, the post-graduate programme on the field of Resuscitation receiving a Master in Science (MSc) Degree. He is currently preparing his Doctoral Thesis on the subject of ultrasound assessment of hemodynamic status of Intensive Care Unit patients. He has contributed to the scientific literature by publishing articles in peer-reviewed, high-profile journals and by presenting his work in international conferences (ISICEM, ESICM).

Dr. Trigkidis completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine and further specialised in Intensive Care Medicine in "Evangelismos" General Hospital of Athens, one of the most prestigious hospitals of the greek Capital. He is registered with the UK General Medical Council as a specialist in General Internal Medicine, having worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal London Hospital and in the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen's Hospital in London, UK.

Currently, apart from private practice, he is employed as an Intensive Care Medicine specialist in the Intensive Care Unit of Athens Medical Centre.

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.

Tzima Athina is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine at the Democritus University of Thrace, with a private practice in Kypseli. She has many years of experience and simultaneously collaborates with major hospitals in Attica, such as "Errikos Dynan," HYGEIA, MITERA, the Medical Center, and the Euroclinic.

Ο Χρήστος Κατσούλης είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Ειδικός Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος. Είναι απόφοιτος του Ιατρικού τμήματος της Στρατιωτικής Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ) στην οποία εισήχθη το 1986 έπειτα από πανελλαδικές εξετάσεις, ενώ ταυτόχρονα σπούδασε στο Ιατρικό Τμήμα της Σχολής Επιστημών Υγείας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης από όπου και έλαβε το πτυχίο του το 1992, αποφοιτώντας ταυτόχρονα από τη ΣΣΑΣ. Έλαβε την άδεια ασκήσεως ιατρικού επαγγέλματος το 1993 και το 1994 επιλέχθηκε κατόπιν εξετάσεων που διοργάνωσε η Διεύθυνση Υγειονομικού για να λάβει την ειδικότητα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας. Ειδικεύτηκε στην ειδικότητα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας για πέντε έτη, από το 1996 έως το 2001, αρχικά στη Παθολογική Κλινική του 424 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Εκπαιδεύσεως και στη συνέχεια στην Α’ Παθολογική Κλινική του Νομαρχιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Άγιος Δημήτριος", με εκπαίδευση και στη Μονάδα Περιτοναϊκής Κάθαρσης. Ταυτόχρονα συμμετείχε στο υπερτασιολογικό ιατρείο, λαμβάνοντας στο τελευταίο έτος τρίμηνες εκπαιδεύσεις στην Καρδιολογία και την Εντατική Θεραπεία. Πέτυχε στις εξετάσεις ειδικότητας Παθολογίας τον Ιούνιο του 2001 και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας του Ειδικού Παθολόγου τον Αύγουστο του 2001. Έχει εργαστεί ως Επιμελητής στην Παθολογική Κλινική του 424 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Εκπαιδεύσεως, με πλήρη συμμετοχή στο κλινικό, εκπαιδευτικό και ερευνητικό έργο της κλινικής. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στον σακχαρώδη διαβήτη στο Διαβητολογικό Κέντρο της Β΄ Προπαιδευτικής Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Ιπποκράτειο", εξειδίκευση που αναγνωρίστηκε από την Διεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγιεινής της Γενικής Διεύθυνσης Δημόσιας Υγείας του Υπουργείου Υγείας μετά από γνωμοδότηση της Γνωμοδοτικής Επιτροπής για το Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη. Από το Φεβρουάριο του 2025 του ανατέθηκε η διεύθυνση της Β’ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του 424 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Εκπαιδεύσεως την οποία κατέχει έως τώρα. Έχει υπηρετήσει επί σειρά ετών σε μονάδες εκστρατείας των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων, επιτελώντας διοικητικό και επιτελικό έργο ταυτόχρονα με το ιατρικό. Ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στην Παθολογία και στην Διαβητολογία, συμμετέχοντας ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Διαβητολογικής Εταιρίας (ΕΔΕ) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Μελέτης και Εκπαίδευσης για τον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη (ΕΛΕΜΕΔ).

Papaspyropoulou Georgia MD is an Internist with a private practice in Petroupoli. She has 25 years of experience in internal medicine clinics. She has worked as a resident at the Thia Pronía Hospital "Pamakaristos," the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Upon completion of her specialty training, she pursued and obtained a specialization in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Since 2011, she has been a Consultant in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Chalkida, and from 2016 to the present, she has been the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Multipurpose Nursing Unit of Mental Health of Attica. Finally, she actively participates in National and International conferences to continuously update her knowledge on health developments.

Spyros Georgios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He completed his specialty at Laiko Hospital and underwent clinical and laboratory training in diabetes mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the First Medical Clinic of the University of Athens.

Eukarpidis Euaggelos MD, MSc is a Specialist Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki since 2017. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research from the same university. He trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the General Hospital of Xanthi, completed his Cardiology specialty at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou," and was a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his private clinic, located in a modern, tasteful, and welcoming space in the center of Kalamaria, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Psounis Konstantinos is a Specialist Nephrologist and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.). He maintains two fully equipped clinics, one in the center of Athens and the other in Agia Paraskevi. He serves as a nephrologist consultant at the specialized Nephrology Center "Iatriko Dafnis" of the "Iatriko Athinon" group and is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. The physician places great emphasis on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of clinical conditions such as: • Chronic and acute renal failure • Anemia of kidney disease • Idiopathic and resistant hypertension • Renal colic • Nephrolithiasis • Urinary tract infections Using state-of-the-art medical methods and equipment, the physician provides high-quality healthcare services to his patients. Additionally, personalized dietary guidance is offered at the clinics, recognizing the importance of nutrition in the management of nephrological disorders. He is an active author and speaker at Greek and international conferences, with extensive contributions in the fields of nephrology, hypertension, and kidney transplantation. Psounis Konstantinos is a member of important medical organizations, such as the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic and European Nephrology Societies, as well as the Hellenic Hypertension Society, highlighting his dedication and expertise in patient care and research in the field of nephrology.

Kleitsas Aggelos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine – Diabetology and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. He studied at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He then completed his rural service at the Health Center of Nea Moudania, Chalkidiki, followed by a five-year specialty in Internal Medicine under distinguished physicians of the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of Agios Dimitrios Hospital in Thessaloniki. After obtaining his specialty, he trained in renal replacement therapy methods at the Nephrology Department of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki. Subsequently, upon starting his private practice, he concurrently worked at the Hemodialysis Unit of Galinos Clinic during the period 2003-2005. In mid-2003, he began working at the IKA polyclinic in the Votsi area of Thessaloniki. He served there for 11 consecutive years and was the head of the clinic for the last two years. His education was further enriched with a two-year specialization in the complex field of diabetes mellitus at Papageorgiou Hospital during 2005-2007. Subsequently, after collaborating with the Medical Diavalkaniko Center of Thessaloniki, he served for three years as Director and Scientific Supervisor of the Internal Medicine Department at THERMI Clinic.

Gouliaris Antonios is an Internal Medicine specialist with a private practice in Glyka Nera. He is an Honor Graduate PhD of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the same institution. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital "Alexandra." He pursued further training in France, with a scholarship from the French government, in the field of "Respiratory Pathophysiology" & "Respiratory Diseases" at the University Hospital of NANCY - INSERM Research Center. Additionally, he received further training at the University Hospital of London "Kings College Hospital" in "Intensive Care," and at "Saint Christopher Hospice" in "Palliative Medicine" and "Pain Management." For several years, he has worked as an Attending Physician at the University Intensive Care Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and as an Attending Physician and subsequently Director at the Intensive Care Unit of the Athens Medical Center. To this day, he serves as the Director Internist of the Athens Medical Center at the Maroussi Clinic and the Psychiko Clinic. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and has publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, a significant milestone in the doctor's medical career was in 1982, when he was awarded the "Sotiris Papastamatis Award" by the Medical Society of Athens for the best research work of the year: "The Concentration of 2,3-DPG in Red Blood Cells in Idiopathic Hypertension."

Margaritis Athanasios is a Specialist in Pathology - Intensive Care Medicine and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He is a graduate and PhD holder from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses significant clinical experience and serves as Consultant in the First Pathology Clinic of the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center.

Η Πενεσοπούλου Βασιλική είναι ειδική καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Χαϊδάρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Ovidius University - Constanta. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική Ιπποκρατείου Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών . Συνεργάζεται με το διαγνωστικό κέντρο Κοσμοϊατρική σε τμήματα υπερηχοκαρδιογραφίας και πυρηνικής ιατρικής. Στο ιατρείο της αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που απαντώνται σε όλο το φάσμα της καρδιολογίας , ενώ αξίζει να σημειωθεί οτι εξειδικεύτηκε στην υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία, την πυρηνική καρδιολογία ( σπινθηρογραφηματα) και την κλινική καρδιολογία

Paulopoulou Despoina is a Specialist Pathologist with a private practice in Piraeus. The physician provides high-level specialized medical services, understanding the needs of each patient with the aim of offering the best possible care. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of diseases comprising metabolic syndrome (dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes mellitus, obesity), as well as in the prevention of their complications. Additionally, she monitors chronic diseases across the full spectrum of pathology, treats infections and other febrile illnesses, schedules preventive check-ups according to the individual’s and family history, and administers vaccinations to adults. She also undertakes the issuance of certificates and approvals for sports and driving. She holds a Master’s Degree in Palliative Care for Chronically Ill Patients and is a Certified BLS/AED Instructor. Alongside her professional career, the physician is engaged in teaching, writing, and research activities. She regularly participates in domestic and international conferences to stay continuously informed about developments in her medical field and delivers educational lectures aimed at informing and raising awareness among the public on health issues.

Specialist Cardiologist Koutras Dimitris maintains his private practice in Chalkida. He manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible care to meet each patient's needs. Services offered at his practice include: blood pressure Holter monitoring, Triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), arrhythmia management, and preoperative cardiological evaluation.