General surgeons in Athens

Kouzanidis Nikolaos MD, MSc is a General Surgeon with private practices in Nea Ionia and Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed postgraduate studies in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telesurgery at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physician performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and all types of surgical procedures, as well as home-based pressure ulcer debridement. Kouzanidis Nikolaos continuously updates his knowledge in his specialty through active participation in conferences and attendance at seminars. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Surgical Society, the Hellenic Society of Laparoscopic Surgery & Other Interventional Techniques, as well as the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a General Surgeon with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including both laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of the pilonidal cyst, the management and treatment of hemorrhoids, and cholecystectomy procedures. He holds a Diploma of License (MD) from the Medical School of "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" and has obtained medical practice licenses in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. During his General Surgery specialization, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department at Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department at the Oncology Hospital of Ag. Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first surgical assistant in a wide range of laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. He has worked in the Emergency Department and was responsible for postoperative monitoring and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Paneris Panteleimon is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Patissia. He holds a degree from the School of Health Sciences at Semmelweis University in Budapest and completed his specialization in general surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". The doctor has extensive experience in conditions such as hemorrhoids, hernia, intestinal bleeding, extended gastrectomy, condylomas, mastopathy, and anal fistula, and provides services including suture removal and laparoscopic hernia repair. He is an affiliated physician at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center and the Palaiou Falirou Medical Center, and has served as an Assistant Surgeon at the 4th Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Patissia. Additionally, he has participated in numerous conferences and academic publications and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Andrikopoulos Spyros is a General Surgeon and the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the White Cross of Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and received training at the Piraeus Cancer Hospital "Metaxa," the Nikaia State Hospital, and the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos." After completing his specialty, he pursued further training in the United Kingdom at Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust, St. James University Hospital, and the “John Goligher” Colorectal Unit, General Infirmary. A significant part of his advanced training in the UK focused on laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum, as well as the management of proctological diseases and pelvic floor disorders. Additionally, he holds certification for the use of the Da Vinci® robotic system (Da Vinci® Surgical System Training Program) from IRCAD / EITS, University of Strasbourg, France. To date, he collaborates with numerous private healthcare facilities in Athens, including the Hygeia Hospital, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Iaso," Metropolitan General Hospital, the Gynecological, Obstetric, and Surgical Center "Leto," and the "Mitera" Hospital. Finally, Dr. Andrikopoulos is a member of numerous Greek and European scientific societies and associations.

Dimitris Gkiouzelis, MD, PhD, is a General Surgeon and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens. In the general surgeon's clinic, every patient has the opportunity to be informed about conditions related to Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid), Breast Surgery, the Digestive system, abdominal wall hernia surgery (Inguinal hernia, ventral hernia, umbilical hernia), and numerous other surgical conditions. Dr. Dimitris Gkiouzelis is the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Athens Medical Center Group, Psychiko Clinic. He has served as Director of the Surgical Clinic at Bioclinic Piraeus and as Scientific Associate of the Surgical Department at Bioclinic Athens. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Furthermore, through continuous education, he manages cases involving the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer. He has extensive surgical experience, having performed over 4000 surgeries to date, with complete success. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Surgical Society, and collaborates with all private insurance companies.

Georgopoulos Nikolaos is a General Surgeon and maintains private practices in Mavili Square and in Sparta. From 2012 until 2023, he served as Director of the 2nd Surgical Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, and he is currently the Director of the Surgical Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in General Surgery in 1996, having trained at the Naval Hospitals of Crete and Athens, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he received training in trauma, upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine gland surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and organ transplantation. Overall (including surgeries performed in private clinics), he has operated on over 7,500 patients. In the intervening periods, he completed further training abroad in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, England, Switzerland, and Brazil. In his latest training in lower rectal cancer, he had the opportunity to successfully perform laparoscopic surgery (including TaTME), preserving the sphincters and anus and avoiding permanent colostomy. He has also been trained in Robotic Surgery. Finally, with over 20 years of experience, he co-organizes Greek and international conferences, keeping up with and contributing to advancements in surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Mantonakis Eleutherios MD, MSc, PhD is a General Surgeon, Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Director of the I' Surgical Clinic at Errikos Dynan Hospital, with a private practice in Kolonaki. He has completed postgraduate studies in Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Surgery and specialized in General Surgery at the A’ Surgical Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Laiko Hospital. He received further training in Laparoscopic Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the University Hospitals Beaujon and Georges-Pompidou in Paris. He also underwent advanced training in minimally invasive management of anorectal diseases (Laser LHP, SiLaC, FiLaC) in Germany. He is a member of the International Society for Laser Applications in Proctology. Moreover, he possesses significant research experience, having participated in numerous scientific conferences both as an attendee and as a speaker or with scientific presentations, and he has numerous publications in foreign languages.

Kaloxristianakis Nikolaos is a General Surgeon and Director of the 6th Surgical Clinic at Errikos Dunant Hospital Center. He has specialization and extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery of abdominal wall hernias and the digestive system (gallbladder, large and small intestine, stomach), as well as in diseases of the anus. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Societies of Endoscopic Surgery and the European Hernia Society (EHS) and maintains an active presence at international conferences in the field of Laparoscopic Surgery.

Panagiotakis Emmanouil MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a doctoral degree from the Department of General, Oncological Surgery and Visceral Surgery at the University of Hannover. He specialized at a major Oncology Center in Bremen, Germany (Klinikum Bremen Mitte - Academic Hospital of the University of Gottingen), and has also obtained subspecialty certification in proctology following examinations in Germany. He has worked as an Attending Physician at Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Gesundheit Nord in Germany, and currently serves as an Attending Physician at Iaso General Clinic. He has extensive experience (2011 to 2023) in the management of oncological patients, patients with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), patients with proctological conditions, as well as patients with benign conditions (e.g., hernias, gallbladder). Finally, the physician is a member of the European Society of Coloproctology.

Dr. Oikonomou Xristianna is a General Surgeon with private practices in Ampelokipi and Cholargos. She graduated from the Medical School of Athens, where she also completed a postgraduate program. She specialized at the 1st Surgical Clinic of 417 NIMTS. Dr. Oikonomou serves as an Attending Surgeon at the 5th Surgical Clinic of Metropolitan General, while in her practice she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Ms. Kitsou Xristina is a Vascular Surgeon - Endocrine Surgeon and maintains her practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Venous Surgery and Endocrine Surgery. Venous surgery for lower limb venous insufficiency concerns varicose veins and can be treated conservatively (sclerotherapy injections, Foam, and non-invasive Laser) as well as surgically (Laser, RF). The common feature of all conservative methods is that the patient continues their normal activities while undergoing treatment, whereas surgical methods require the patient to refrain from work for 1 to 2 days and typically involve a 24-hour hospital stay. Endocrine surgery concerns the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Surgical intervention is performed only upon indications set by the Endocrinologist and with the consent of the Surgeon. The incision made is small and analgesics are not required during the usually one-day hospitalization. In this case, the patient will need to abstain from work for 1 to 2 days.

Dontas Ioannis is a Surgeon - Proctologist and Director of the Laser Surgery clinic in Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, he attended the Military School of Officers Corps (SSAS) and graduated from the Medical Department of the Military Medical School. Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in General Surgery at major hospitals in Athens, such as the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the Naval Hospital of Athens, obtaining his General Surgery specialty title after examinations. Subsequently, he underwent further training in Laser Proctologic Surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Cologne and specialized in Proctology in the USA. He has extensive experience having worked as a Medical Officer and later as a General Surgeon for the Hellenic Police in the Health Department at the Central Clinic of Athens. Moreover, from March 2006 to March 2017, he served as a First Aid Instructor at the Hellenic Lifesaving Academy. As part of his continuous professional development, he has participated in numerous specialized scientific seminars worldwide. Furthermore, he has presented and published a significant number of scientific papers at conferences as well as in reputable international scientific journals. Finally, he specializes in diseases of the anus and pelvic floor, including their diagnosis and treatment.

Δρ. Μίντζηρας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD Γενικός Χειρουργός - εξειδικευμένος Χειρουργός Ενδοκρινών Αδένων

Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής (PD Dr. med.), Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου «Philipps-University Marburg», Γερμανία

Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Γενικής, Λαπαροσκοπικής, Ογκολογικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών

Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και μετά το πέρας των σπουδών του μετέβη απευθείας στο εξωτερικό και πραγματοποίησε το σύνολο της ειδικότητας της Χειρουργικής σε ένα από τα πλέον ιστορικά και ονομαστά Πανεπιστήμια της Γερμανίας, την Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του «Philipps-University Marburg», που αποτελεί κορυφαίο κέντρο αναφοράς στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων και νευροενδοκρινών όγκων. Το έντονο και διαρκώς αυξανόμενο επιστημονικό και ακαδημαϊκό ενδιαφέρον του, τον οδήγησε στην ολοκλήρωση της διδακτορικής του διατριβής το 2019 με θέμα «Evaluation of the safety of early drain removal after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy».

Μετά την απόκτηση της ειδικότητας της Γενικής και Σπλαχνικής Χειρουργικής, εργάστηκε αρχικά ως επιμελητής Β και στη συνέχεια ως επιμελητής Α και σε άλλες ονομαστές κλινικές της Γερμανίας, συμμετέχοντας και διενεργώντας και ο ίδιος πληθώρα επεμβάσεων που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής. Τα τελευταία χρόνια επικεντρώθηκε στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων εργαζόμενος σε ονομαστά κέντρα αναφοράς της Γερμανίας, στο Essen υπό τη διεύθυνση του Prof. M. Walz και στη συνέχεια στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Marburg, όπου σε συνεργασία με την υπεύθυνη του τμήματος χειρουργικής ενδοκρινών αδένων και πρόεδρο της Πανγερμανικής Εταιρίας Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων, Prof. K. Holzer, διαχειρίστηκαν και αντιμετώπισαν επί σειρά ετών ένα μεγάλο αριθμό περιστατικών, που αφορούσαν τόσο καλοήθεις όσο και κακοήθεις παθήσεις θυρεοειδούς, επινεφριδίων και παθήσεις των παραθυρεοειδών αδένων.

Παράλληλα με την εξειδίκευσή του στη χειρουργική ενδοκρινών αδένων, παρακολούθησε το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με αντικείμενο τη Στατιστική και Αναλυτική Βιοϊατρικών Δεδομένων (Health Statistics and Data Analytics), το οποίο και ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα, αποκτώντας τον τίτλο Master of Science (MSc). Το πλούσιο συγγραφικό του έργο και η απρόσκοπτη ενασχόληση του με την εκπαίδευση των φοιτητών της Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής Marburg άνοιξαν το δρόμο για την αναγόρευσή του σε Αναπληρωτή Καθηγητή (PD Dr. med.) στο Πανεπιστήμιο «Philipps-University Marburg». Συνεχίζει με υπευθυνότητα και αμείωτο ενθουσιασμό το ακαδημαϊκό του έργο στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Marburg, συμμετέχοντας στη διδασκαλία και την επίβλεψη διδακτορικών διατριβών των φοιτητών του Πανεπιστημίου.

Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα πανευρωπαϊκών και πανγερμανικών συνεδρίων χειρουργικής ενδοκρινών αδένων και νευροενδοκρινών όγκων με παρουσιάσεις σε μορφή posters (ελεύθερων ανακοινώσεων) και ομιλιών, ενώ έχει βραβευτεί για το επιστημονικό του έργο από τη Γερμανική Εταιρία Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων. Το συγγραφικό του έργο αριθμεί πάνω από 40 επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις στο PubMed σε μεγάλα διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά, πάνω από 890 βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές και ειδικό δείκτη παραπομπών (h-index) 15. Ως ενεργό μέλος της Ακαδημαϊκής Κοινότητας του Πανεπιστημίου του Marburg συνεχίζει το ακαδημαϊκό και ερευνητικό-επιστημονικό του έργο. Παράλληλα είναι τακτικό και ενεργό μέλος της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Χειρουργικής Ενδοκρινών Αδένων, της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Γενικής και Σπλαχνικής Χειρουργικής και μέλος του Συλλόγου Χειρουργών Γερμανίας. 

Koutsogiorgas Paris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, within the Psychiko Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty training at the 2nd University Surgical Clinic of Laiko Hospital in Athens. He is an Associate of the most prominent private clinics, including Psychiko Clinic of the Athens Medical Group, Iaso General, Bioclinic, and Euroclinic. He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery, with specialization in breast surgery and endocrine glands (thyroid and parathyroid glands), managing all related cases. He employs the most advanced medical technologies, with patient safety and health protection as his utmost priority. Furthermore, he has attended seminars at significant hospital centers in Europe, aiming for continuous education and updates in his field.

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Gkogkos Spyros is a General Surgeon and Senior Consultant A’ ESY at the General Hospital of Attica Sismanogleio in the 2nd Surgical Clinic and maintains a private practice in Kato Patisia. In his general surgery clinic, every patient has the opportunity to receive information about a wide range of surgical conditions. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. The doctor performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and all types of surgeries, as well as pressure ulcer debridement at patients’ homes. He has extensive surgical experience, having successfully performed over 3000 operations to date. His private practice offers the possibility of performing minor procedures, bloodlessly and under local anesthesia, such as skin tumors and cysts, skin nevi, biopsies, ingrown toenails, and telangiectasias. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Surgical Society and collaborates with all private insurance companies.