Gastroenterologists

Mageiras Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He completed his medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, he specialized in Gastroenterology at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas." Additionally, he received further training in ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), participating in a large number of procedures covering a wide range of cases requiring ERCP intervention (choledocholithiasis, pancreatic and biliary tumors, postoperative complication repair). He possesses clinical experience and training and currently serves as Gastroenterology Consultant at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and as the Scientific Head of the Gastroenterology Department at Medicity Vrilissia.

Eugenidi Aikaterini is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized in Gastroenterology. She is a scientific associate at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio" and has served as an associate physician at the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine - Oncology Clinic of the Piraeus Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa" and in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the 1st IKA Hospital. Additionally, she served as a scientific associate at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the "Hygeia" Therapeutic Center. She attends numerous scientific seminars and participates with presentations and announcements at scientific conferences and workshops both in Greece and abroad. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Karampinis Athanasios is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Pallini. He possesses extensive clinical experience and has served as a Gastroenterologist in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital. In his practice, he manages cases including hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, gastroesophageal reflux, and other gastroenterological conditions.

Floudaras Ioannis is a specialist Gastroenterologist – Hepatologist - Interventional Endoscopist with many years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, maintaining a private practice in Evosmos. He serves as a Consultant at Euromedica Kyaneos Stavros, Bioclinic, and Agios Loukas Clinic. His mission is to provide high-quality medical care to his patients, combining scientific knowledge with a patient-centered approach. The clinic offers a wide range of specialized Gastroenterology and Hepatology services. The objective is to deliver high-quality medical care with an emphasis on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Gastrointestinal and Liver diseases. Utilizing the most advanced methods and technologies, the best possible care for patients is ensured. He is committed to continuous education and staying informed about new developments in the field, thereby offering the most up-to-date and effective therapeutic options.

Drikos Ioannis is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he holds the European Diploma in Gastroenterology and Hepatology awarded by the Training Committee of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the European Union of Medical Specialists. He possesses extensive clinical experience as a scientific collaborator in numerous hospitals and clinics, as well as with insurance organizations. Finally, he actively participates in a wide range of scientific seminars, conferences, postgraduate courses, educational programs, workshops, and symposiums, both in Greece and abroad, as a trainee, delegate, or speaker.

Maria-Theodora Koutroumpi, MD, MSc, is a Gastroenterologist – Interventional Endoscopist with a private practice in Patima, Halandri. She is an affiliated Consultant at the 2nd Gastroenterology Clinic of YGEIA Hospital. Additionally, she performs endoscopies at Affidea Kifisia (contracted with EOPYY) and the private REA clinic. She has significant clinical and endoscopic experience, having performed over 1,600 endoscopies during her specialty training at the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas," and she has also worked as a resident Physician at the General Hospital of Nafplio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds an MSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Human Neoplastic Disease. She participates in international conferences and has been trained in modern endoscopic techniques, such as gastric capsule endoscopy. She has a particular interest in idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases and interventional endoscopy, emphasizing a personalized and humane approach to each patient.

Dr. Touloumis Lazaros is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Evosmos. He is the former Director of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department at the Central Clinic Euromedica and currently serves as the Head of the 3rd Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Department at Kyanos Stavros of the Euromedica Group, aiming to provide high-quality healthcare services in the fields of modern Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Neonatology, Vascular Surgery, and Surgery. He founded "Prevention & Treatment," a state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic center composed of experienced and specialized scientists trained in the latest techniques of contemporary Medical Science. Collaborating with specialized clinics in the city, they cover the entire spectrum of modern interventional methods in Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Neonatology, modern Surgery, and Vascular Surgery. However, the most significant area that makes "Prevention & Treatment" distinctive and a source of pride is Preventive Medicine. The prevention of colorectal and breast cancer represents the challenge of contemporary Medical Science. In collaboration with specialized experts, they offer genetic testing options to their patients.

Dr. Raftopoulos Ioannis MD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. After 14 years of continuous clinical experience in Germany, he returned to Greece, bringing advanced expertise and specialized experience in interventional gastroenterology. During his tenure, he completed his specialties in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, performing thousands of endoscopies, with a focus on advanced techniques such as ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).

He served for 5 years at a major Academic Hospital in Wuppertal (University of Bochum), where he was responsible for the education of medical students through seminars and presentations. Subsequently, he worked as a Consultant at Nettetal Hospital, performing a large number of interventional procedures.

He has comprehensive training and extensive experience in transabdominal ultrasound, as well as in performing numerous diagnostic and therapeutic punctures, ensuring comprehensive patient management. He specializes in interventional endoscopy (ERCP, EUS) and the use of advanced imaging techniques for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.

The physician possesses extensive clinical experience and adopts a patient-centered approach. He firmly believes in thorough investigation of each case and in building a trust-based relationship with his patients, providing high-standard medical care based on German organizational standards and medical ethics.

Dr. Pappas Vasileios is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist specialized at the General Hospital of Attica Sismanoglio. His clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art endoscopes and a video processor (Full HD) with digital chromoendoscopy capability (for the detection of early lesions of the upper and lower digestive system), as well as modern disinfection and sterilization equipment. The physician provides comprehensive endoscopic examination of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, rectoscopy), performs polyp removal, endoscopic gastrostomy, esophageal variceal ligation, endoscopic dilations, and investigates gastrointestinal symptoms (dysphagia, odynophagia, dyspeptic discomfort, nausea - vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, acute and chronic diarrheal syndrome, constipation, fecal incontinence). The clinic also conducts the Hydrogen Breath Test for the diagnosis of intolerance to foods containing lactose, fructose, as well as for the diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. As part of continuous medical education, the physician has participated in numerous national and pan-European conferences.

Rizos Euripidis is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios, Attica. Concurrently, he serves as a consultant in the Gastroenterology Department of "Lefkos Stavros" hospital. He is a graduate and a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He obtained his specialty title at the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the University Hospital "Attikon," where he was trained in the full spectrum of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and particularly Interventional Endoscopy, having performed a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional endoscopies. He specialized at the Neurogastroenterology Department of Queen Mary Royal London Hospital in the United Kingdom, focusing on gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional digestive disorders. He actively participates in Greek and international conferences with lectures and presentations, as well as publications in international scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens and Piraeus and the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology.

Mosxovis Dimitris is a Gastroenterologist and a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Aigaleo. Concurrently, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Medical Athens Clinic Peristeri. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Brescia in Italy and subsequently completed postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized at the 2nd Oncology Internal Medicine Clinic of the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and later at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Nikaia, where he also served as a Gastroenterology Consultant. He has been a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the "Hygeia" Hospital, as well as at Pathology and Nephrology Clinics of the "Medical Athens" group. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, with many presentations to his credit. Additionally, he has an extensive number of publications in Greek and foreign journals. Finally, he has active involvement, to date, as a researcher in numerous international multicenter clinical studies.

Kiapidou Stefania is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her Gastroenterology specialty title at the 4th University Department of Internal Medicine of the Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where she continues to be an active member as a scientific collaborator. She has earned a postgraduate degree focusing on Hepatology, specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. She is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver. Her scientific work includes participation and presentations at national, European, and American conferences, as well as publications in both Greek and international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Kiapidou has extensive experience in interventional endoscopy and capsule endoscopy. Additionally, she is skilled in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterological diseases and chronic conditions of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, and has expertise in esophageal manometry. Finally, she is an external collaborator of private clinics in Thessaloniki.

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Varytimiadis Lazaros MD, MSc, FEBGH, PhD is a Gastroenterologist - Interventional Endoscopist, Deputy Director of the Gastroenterology Clinic and Endoscopy Department at MITERA Hospital, and maintains private practices in Pefki and Athens. He received a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and completed advanced training in Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where he was later appointed and worked as a Consultant. He specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos - Athens Ophthalmological Clinic - Polyclinic," as well as in Internal Medicine at the General Prefectural Hospital of Edessa. In 2017, he was recognized as a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH). Additionally, he holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation focused on the removal of precancerous lesions (polyps) from the gastrointestinal tract. He completed a postgraduate MSc program in Crisis Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. It is noteworthy that his main clinical interests include complex polypectomies of large polyps (EMR, pEMR, ESD), monitoring patients with Barrett’s esophagus, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and advanced training seminars, has received scholarships and awards for best scientific presentations, and has delivered oral presentations and posters at various scientific meetings.

Drougas Ioannis is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist who maintains private practices in Votaniko and Marousi. He graduated from the Semmelweis Medical School in Budapest. He initially specialized in Pathology at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and subsequently completed his Gastroenterology specialty at the 1st Gastroenterology Clinic of the same hospital. To this day, he serves as Deputy Director of the 3rd Endoscopy Department at the Athens Medical Center, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society, the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists of Greece, the Hellenic Foundation of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation.

Konstantinos Zampelis is a Gastroenterologist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi, Athens. Concurrently, he is an external collaborator of the 2nd Gastroenterology Department of Interventional Endoscopy at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the 1st Gastroenterology Clinic of "IASO General" Hospital, and the "Bioclinic of Athens." He graduated from the Medical School of the State University of Naples, Italy, "Federico II" and obtained his specialty degree in the Gastroenterology Department at "Erythros Stavros" Hospital, where he specialized primarily in Interventional Gastroenterology. He has performed a large number of diagnostic and interventional endoscopies such as polyp removal in the stomach and intestines, hemostasis of hemorrhages, removal of foreign bodies from the digestive tract, variceal banding and sclerotherapy, gastrostomy placement, esophageal and intestinal dilations, use of endoclips, APC, and Gold Probe, as well as a significant number (>300) of ERCP procedures. To date, he has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences with the aim of continuous education and training in his specialized field. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association and a regular member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society.

Giorgakis Nikolaos MD, MSc, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist practicing privately in Rhodes. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He studied at the English-speaking program of the Medical School at Charles University in Prague and received further training in London at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University. Dr. Nikolaos is a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and the Hellenic Society for the Study of the Liver, as well as a member of the Specialist Register of the British Medical Council and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His clinic provides diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases affecting the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, as well as the rectum, liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. Diagnostic tests and endoscopic procedures are performed in a specially designed facility equipped with instruments and devices bearing CE marking certificates and employing state-of-the-art technology.