Diabetologists in Attica

• Η Λούφα Θεοδώρα είναι Παθολόγος-Διαβητολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Καλλιθέα. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστήμιου Θεσσαλονίκης και Διδάκτωρ στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Τελείωσε την 5ετή εκπαίδευση στην Κλινική της Παθολογικής Φυσιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του ΛαΪκού Νοσοκομείου. Υπηρέτησε από 9/3/2001 ως επιμελήτρια & Διευθύντρια από το 2016 έως το 2023 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ασκληπιείο Βούλας ως ειδικός παθολόγος & από το 2008 έως 2023 επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του εξωτερικού Διαβητολογικού Ιατρείου αυτού. Επιπλέον διετέλεσε από 1992 έως 1997 Διευθύντρια στην Θεραπευτική Κλινική Αθηνών Συγγρού 202 Καλλιθέας.
• Επί 6ετία τακτικό μέλος στο Επιστημονικό Συμβούλιο του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ασκληπιείου Βούλας.
• Διευθύντρια Σύνταξης στο περιοδικό «Ασκληπιειακά Χρονικά»
• Μέλος της Συντακτικής Επιτροπής του περιοδικού «Σύγχρονη Ιατρική Ενημέρωση-Current Medical Journal.»
• Έχει διατελέσει μέλος της Επιστημονικής Επιτροπής του περιοδικού «Ιατρικά Χρονικά»
• Μέλος Ελληνικής Διαβητολογικής Εταιρείας
• Μέλος της Eυρωπαϊκής Διαβητολογική Εταιρείας. EASD
• Μέλος Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Στρατηγικών Μελετών Διαβήτη (ΕΛΕΣΜΕΔ)
• Μέλος Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Μελέτης & Εκπαίδευσης Για τον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη.
• Πρώην Δ.Ε.Β.Ε.
• Μέλος Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας
• Συμμετοχή στην Μελέτη «REDIT-2-DIAG» με τίτλο «Πανελλαδική Μελέτη Καταγραφής της Νεφρικής Νόσου σε Ασθενείς με Διαβήτη Τύπου 2» της Ελληνικής Διαβητολογικής Εταιρείας
• Παρακολούθηση πληθώρας Συνεδρίων. Συμμετοχή σαν ομιλήτρια και Προεδρεία Επιστημονικών Συνεδρίων.
• Συγγραφή επιστημονικών Άρθρων δημοσιευμένων σε έγκριτα περιοδικά που κατέχουν την εθνική αναγνώριση.
• Λόγω της επί σειρά ετών Νοσοκομειακής εμπειρίας της, έχει την ικανότητα της προσέγγισης και διαχείρισης όλων των νοσημάτων της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας και της Διαβητολογίας.

Dasou Aikaterini is a Diabetologist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, menstrual irregularities, osteoporosis, obesity and metabolism, as well as gynecological endocrinology. She completed her residency in Pathology at the 1st Department of Internal Medicine of the General Hospital of Athens "Asklepieio" Voula and in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Dr. Dasou has professional experience in hospitals and private clinics, such as Bioiatriki, and participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated in her field. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Endocrinological Society. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the specific needs of her patients.

Athanasiadou Anastasia is a Diabetologist, maintaining a private practice in the Artemida area and working for 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 at continuous education in her field of expertise, and in her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, tailored to the needs of each patient.

Prentza Vasiliki is an Internist - Diabetologist and maintains private practices in Haidari and Aspropyrgos. She holds a PhD from the Medical School and a Master's Degree in “Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity,” as well as a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physician completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Department of the Prefectural General Hospital of Western Attica and at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She has specialized in the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetic patients, having trained at the 2nd University Internal Medicine Clinic of the Hippokration Hospital of Athens. During her career, she has worked as a Specialist Physician for the Health Committees of KE.P.A and in the Emergency Department of the "Hygeia" Hospital. In her practice, she provides comprehensive information and education to patients on issues concerning diabetes complications, diabetic nutrition, insulin therapy, as well as the prevention and management of hypoglycemia. She manages a wide range of conditions, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, triglycerides, hypertension, and cholesterol. She has published articles in international scientific journals and participates in educational lectures for local groups and associations, as well as in Internal Medicine - Diabetology conferences in Greece and abroad. She also contributes articles to newspapers and health-related magazines.

Garzonis Spyros is an Internist and Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Foot at the Diabetes Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he remained as a collaborator for more than 10 years. He holds official specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. He has a particular interest and engagement in diabetes technology and insulin pumps. He has participated as a volunteer physician in a mission of Doctors Without Borders - Greece in Zambia and in programs within Greece. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Diabetic Foot Disorders, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, and Doctors Without Borders - Greece.

Prokopiou Maria is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with private practices located in Mavili Square and Gerakas. She holds a master's degree in healthcare management from the Hellenic Open University and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Hospital "Laiko". Additionally, she has attended Medical Acupuncture seminars at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience. She possesses valuable professional and clinical experience in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic management of endocrine gland disorders, specifically thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, pituitary, and hypothalamus, as well as diabetes mellitus and obesity. She manages cases such as metabolic bone diseases - osteoporosis, female and male endocrinology, and hypertension. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Diabetology Society, and the European Society of Endocrinology.

Dr. Daravagka Pinelopi is a Pathologist-Diabetologist. She maintains a clinic in Marousi and Drosia, Attica. She possesses extensive experience in managing pathological cases such as febrile illnesses-colds, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, among others. She manages the regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol-triglycerides, uric acid, etc. Having received specialized training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Center of Laikon General Hospital, Dr. Daravagka handles cases of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, aiming for proper blood sugar control with the ultimate goal of preventing multiple complications. She also specializes in the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome using modern medical methods. Additionally, following a thorough clinical examination, she prescribes the necessary preventive tests for each patient (check-up) and issues health certificates. Finally, within the framework of preventive medicine, the doctor recommends the necessary vaccines tailored individually for each patient, always depending on their age and health status.

Zaxariadis Konstantinos is a Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy from the University of Craiova and has specialized in general medicine at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Additionally, he continues to attend numerous national and international conferences to ensure his ongoing education. He is a member of the Hellenic Diabetological Association, the Hellenic Society of General Medicine, the American Diabetes Association, and the Hellenic Society of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection. The doctor has experience in blood pressure regulation, management of obesity and asthma, as well as smoking cessation assistance. Through his professional experience in major and renowned hospitals in Greece, he is capable of managing a wide range of conditions in his private practice.

Dr. Kontou Paraskeui is a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains her private practice at Mavili Square and also has a private clinic in Sparta, Laconia. Additionally, she works as an Endocrinologist at the private medical center MEDICA in Agios Stefanos and serves as the Scientific Director of the private polyclinics LIFECHECK in Psychiko and Kallithea. She is also a Scientific Collaborator of the Unit "HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis". She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Unit - Metabolism and Diabetes Center at the General Hospital of Athens “Alexandra - Elena Venizelou”. She has obtained a postgraduate specialization degree in “Research in Female Reproduction” from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinological Society. She has participated in numerous Greek and international endocrinology and diabetes conferences and seminars, continually updating her knowledge on the latest advances in her field, and has publications in reputable medical journals. She has been trained and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, endocrine disorders during pregnancy, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, and obesity. Finally, she holds degrees in English and German. In her clinic, she approaches each patient individually and empathetically, aiming to provide high-quality medical services.

Sotiropoulos Konstantinos is a Pathologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Endocrinology from the same institution. He received further training in the field of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications at the Vascular Cell Biology and Diabetic Complications Department at the Joslin Diabetes Center of Harvard Medical School in Boston. Subsequently, he took a salaried position at the Joslin Diabetes Center, participating in clinical protocols involving diabetic patients, gaining both clinical and research experience. He has been clinically involved in Pathology, the management of diabetes mellitus, and its complications continuously for over 20 years, having worked in hospitals throughout Greece. In recent years, he has also been engaged in Geriatrics, working in hospitals of the National Health System of the United Kingdom. Throughout his extensive career, he has received numerous distinctions and awards in Greece and abroad for his research work and has a prolific number of scientific publications in both Greek and international journals.

Iliopoulos Dimitrios MD, PhD is a Specialist Internist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Crete. He has specialized training in diabetology and serves as a scientific collaborator at the diabetology center of the 2nd University Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". He is also an associate internist at the "Mitera" Hospital. His primary goal is a patient-friendly approach, thorough clinical examination, and timely diagnosis and management of medical issues. In a simple and explanatory manner, the patient will fully understand their condition, receive updates on the latest medical data, and have any questions addressed. The practice manages a wide range of conditions, including infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and hyperlipidemia (cholesterol). Preventive screening is also performed, including clinical examination and prescription of laboratory and imaging tests. Finally, the physician also provides health certificates for sports and work, as well as medical reports for use in the KEPA committees.

Gkolfinou Zoi is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private medical practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has gained valuable experience in the field of Endocrinology - Diabetology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and at the General Anti-Cancer Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Furthermore, the specialist has participated in numerous endocrinology and diabetology conferences aimed at continuous education and staying informed on endocrinology topics. She has been trained and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, endocrine disorders during pregnancy, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, as well as obesity. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinology Society.

Kiortsis Dimitrios, Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, is a Professor at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He maintains private practices in Athens and Ioannina. He received specialized training in Paris at the university hospitals Pitie-Salpetriere, Saint Louis, Hotel Dieu, Trousseau, and Cochin. He holds the three-year diploma in Endocrinology-Metabolic Diseases (DU Paris V). He earned his doctorate (PhD) through collaboration between the Universities of Paris (Paris VI) and Athens. He has 35 years of experience across the full spectrum of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in obesity and metabolic diseases. He is a European-certified specialist and trainer of young physicians in obesity (European Scope). He has served as President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Obesity and is currently President of the Hellenic Society of Metabolism, Nutrition, and Wellness. His original research work includes over 200 publications in international journals and numerous chapters in both international and Greek medical books. His work has received multiple awards. He continues his research in collaboration with leading institutions in Europe and the USA. His clinic offers a fully personalized approach to the entire range of endocrine disorders, with an emphasis on modern therapeutic management of metabolic diseases and obesity. By combining academic research with extensive clinical experience, his goal is to improve patient quality of life through scientifically substantiated knowledge.

Ioanna Skrapari MD, PhD is a Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Athens Alexandra. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as a specialization degree in Diabetes Mellitus. Currently, after many years of experience, she is an NHS Director at the General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos and Head of the Diabetology Clinic of the 3rd Internal Medicine Department of the same hospital. She has participated as a speaker in numerous medical conferences and scientific seminars and possesses a rich body of work with publications in international and Greek scientific journals.

Thomas Siamatras is a Diabetologist who maintains private practices in Daphne and Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed a postgraduate program in Endocrine Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America. He trained in the Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine Department at a specialized school of the Hellenic Navy and conducted clinical research on Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he trained in stress management and health promotion at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in Hormones - Protein Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Information in the United States of America. He is a Consultant in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolic Disorders at the Naval Hospital of Athens. Finally, Dr. Siamatras is a member of the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, the British Society of Endocrinology, the American Endocrine Society, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Palimeri Sotiria MD, PhD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolism Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During her training, she participated in specialty clinics for type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, the Osteoporosis clinic, and the Obesity clinic, as well as voluntarily in specialized education groups for individuals with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Additionally, she has served as a paid collaborator in an international study group on the weekly administration of growth hormone in adults, as well as in a European study group investigating neoplastic lesions of the adrenal gland. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, personalized to the needs of each patient.

Ο Παπαδημητρίου Δημήτρης Θ. γεννήθηκε το 1971 στη Θεσσαλονίκη και μεγάλωσε στην Αθήνα, όπου και αποφοίτησε με άριστα από τη Βαρβάκειο Πρότυπο Σχολή. Πήρε το πτυχίο της Ιατρικής, την Ειδικότητα της Παιδιατρικής και την Διδακτορική του Διατριβή στην Παιδοενδοκρινολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε επί 4ετία στην Παιδιατρική Ενδοκρινολογία. Έλαβε διετές Μεταπτυχιακό (DIU) στην Παιδιατρική Ενδοκρινολογία και Διαβητολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Paris V, με κλινική εκπαίδευση στο Πανεπιστημιακό Παιδιατρικό Νοσοκομείο St Vincent de Paul στο Παρίσι. Έλαβε MSc "Research in Female Reproduction" από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε επίσης για 1 έτος (master) στην Ιατρική Παιδαγωγική στο Πανεπιστήμιο Joseph-Fourier της Grenoble στη Γαλλία, όπου και εργάστηκε ως Λέκτορας – Επικεφαλής Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής (Chef de Clinique des Universités) με αντικείμενο την Παιδιατρική Ενδοκρινολογία και Διαβητολογία σε κανονική έμμισθη οργανική θέση του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου της Grenoble για 2 χρόνια. Από το Δεκέμβριο του 2005, οργάνωσε και διευθύνει το Τμήμα Παιδιατρικής - Εφηβικής Ενδοκρινολογίας και Διαβήτη του Παιδιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών. Διετέλεσε επίσης Ειδικός Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης, Πανεπιστημιακός και Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Γ’ Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Αττικό Νοσοκομείο επί 12 χρόνια (2006-2017). Ήταν υπεύθυνος του Ενδοκρινολογικού Ιατρείου της Μονάδας Εφηβικής Υγείας της Β΄ Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών για 2 ακαδημαϊκά έτη (2015-2017). Από τον Μάϊο του 2021 ως τον Αύγουστο του 2023 υπηρέτησε ως Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος στο Ιατρείο Υποδοχής Εφήβων με Ενδοκρινικά Νοσήματα της Μονάδας Ενδοκρινολογίας της Β΄ Μαιευτικής – Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ασκεί διδακτικό έργο στο Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή», στο ΠΜΣ «Ενδοκρινικές Νεοπλασίες» της Χειρουργικής Κλινικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο ΠΜΣ «Σύγχρονη πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση παιδιατρικών νοσημάτων» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας καθώς και στα προπτυχιακά υποχρεωτικά κατ’ επιλογήν μαθήματα της Ενδοκρινολογίας και της Νεογνολογίας στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών. Έχει δημοσιεύσει πάνω από 100 επιστημονικά άρθρα, εκ των οποίων 50 πλήρεις δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή περιοδικά του SCI (indexed in PubMed), εκ των οποίων οι 24 την τελευταία 5ετία, με h-index 16 (5-yr h-index 13), h-10 index 26 (5-yr h-10 index 20) και 966 συνολικές παραθέσεις εκ των οποίων οι 544 από το 2019. Έχει επίσης τουλάχιστον 58 δημοσιευμένα abstracts σε supplements διεθνών περιοδικών εκ των οποίων 50 ανευρίσκονται στο google scholar και 10 είναι indexed στο PubMed Central. Στις 15.05.23 προσεκλήθη από την European Society of Endocrinology να παραδώσει διάλεξη με θέμα ‘Role of Vitamin D in the prevention of T1 and T2 Diabetes’ στο 25th European Congress of Endocrinology, 13 – 16 May 2023, Istanbul, Turkey. Τον Μάϊο του 2023 εξελέγη Επισκέπτης Καθηγητής Νεογνικής - Παιδικής - Εφηβικής Ενδοκρινολογίας και ως επιστέγασμα της Ακαδημαϊκής του διαδρομής, τον Ιούνιο του 2024 εξελέγη Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Παιδιατρικής, Υπεύθυνος Νεογνικής - Παιδικής - Εφηβικής Ενδοκρινολογίας & Διαβήτη, στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής της Σχολής Επιστημών Υγείας του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας.