General surgeons

Margonis Euaggelos is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ioannina. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized at the University General Hospital of Larissa. He has specialized in Minimally Invasive treatment of abdominal wall hernias in Germany. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in "Minor Pelvic and Perineal Surgery" from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He has served as an Assistant Consultant Surgeon B' at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta" and has worked as a Surgeon in Germany. He is a member of the Hellenic Surgical Society, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), the Medical Association of Ioannina, and the Medical Association of Larissa. Finally, he is specialized in Laparoscopic surgery, Minimally invasive Abdominal wall Hernia Surgery, and Coloproctological surgery.

Perrakis Euaggelos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He collaborates with various private healthcare facilities in Athens, such as the Athens Medical Center, and was the first to introduce the technique of complete mesocolic excision (CME) for the surgical treatment of colon cancer in Greece. He has taught at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany and has worked for over 10 years in major surgical centers in Germany. Additionally, he developed his own techniques for the repair of inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and Spigelian hernias, which have been accepted by the European and global surgical communities. In his private practice, he provides high-level services in laparoscopic surgery, oncological surgery, and hernia repair surgery, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the colon and digestive system, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, endocrine glands, and adrenal glands. He has a significant scientific contribution, with publications and presentations at medical conferences, as well as authorship of books for medical professionals and the general public.

Xatzialis Xalint is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. The doctor has extensive experience in breast and vein diseases, as well as in laparoscopic surgery and laser surgery. In his clinic, he uses advanced technology lasers for treating telangiectasias, veins, skin regeneration, and hair removal. It is worth mentioning that the doctor has served for many years as a Director in the National Health System (ESY). Additionally, he is a graduate of the University of Athens and specializes in skin surgery, including tumors, malignancies, and plastic reconstructive procedures. Finally, he also possesses knowledge in plastic surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and pathological anatomy.

Dimitriadi Katerina is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Koukaki for the past five years. She holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialization in General Surgery at G.N.A. Elpis, where she trained in the latest surgical techniques, personally performing numerous surgical procedures and is distinguished for the effective management and handling of emergency cases. She completed a postgraduate degree at the Medical School of Athens on the subject "Breast Diseases." She currently works as a Surgeon at the General and Maternity Hospital REA, one of the most modern hospitals in the country. Additionally, she collaborates with the Psychiko Medical Center as a scientific associate. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases and minor procedures, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Georgantas Dimitrios is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Surgery at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio” and in Surgery at the University Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens Aretaieio. Additionally, he holds a PhD from the Department of Surgery at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and collaborates with Metropolitan General. He has also served as Deputy Director at the Third Surgical Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital and is a member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Dr. Ioannis Dimitriou, MD, PhD, is a General Surgeon, Certified Oncologic Surgeon, Proctologist, and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, maintaining a private practice in Marousi, Greece. He specializes in Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci X- & XI-System ©INTUITIVE) and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany. Dr. Dimitriou studied at the Medical School of Justus Liebig University in Giessen, where he also successfully completed his doctoral thesis. He specialized in General and Visceral Surgery at the University Hospital Klinikum Krefeld in Germany and subsequently at the University Hospital and Oncology Center Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen. In 2010, he obtained his Surgery specialization, followed by the Visceral Surgery specialization in 2014. He further acquired subspecialties in Oncologic Surgery (2017) and Proctology (2019). In 2012, he was promoted to Senior Consultant (Oberarzt), and in 2018, he became Deputy Director (Stellvertretender Klinikleiter) of the Oncology Center at Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen. In 2019, he assumed the role of Head of the Surgical Department at St. Barbara-Hospital Gladbeck and Sankt Marien-Hospital Buer in Germany—both Certified Oncology Centers (Augustinus Tumor Centrum – ATC) and Certified Hernia Centers (Hernienzentrum) under the German Hernia Society (DHG). In 2023, he was appointed Director of the Surgical Department at the University Hospital Marien-Hospital Marl, a Certified Colorectal Cancer Center (Darmkrebszentrum) accredited by the German Cancer Society (DKG), where he also served as Scientific Director. As a Director, he trained numerous physicians in obtaining specializations and subspecialties in General Surgery, Visceral Surgery, Oncologic Surgery, and Proctology, under authorization from the Medical Association of Westphalia-Lippe (ÄKWL).

Currently, Dr. Dimitriou serves as a Senior Consultant/Chefarzt in Oncologic and Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci X- & XI-System ©INTUITIVE) at St. Barbara-Hospital Gladbeck and Sankt Marien-Hospital Buer in Germany. Having gained extensive surgical experience and scientific expertise at some of the most prestigious German and European certified centers, he decided to return to Greece to offer his knowledge and skills to Greek patients. His clinic focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery) and specialized Oncologic Surgery, with particular emphasis on colorectal (Colorectal Cancer) and pancreatic cancer (Pancreatic Cancer). The Athens Medical Center provides him with state-of-the-art surgical equipment and high-level diagnostic services, ensuring top-quality, patient-centered medical care in accordance with international guidelines. Advanced medical techniques and gentle therapeutic methods ensure the rapid recovery of his patients.

Ο Δρ. Κοζώνης Ιωάννης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός και κατέχει ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Κατέχει πολυετή εμπειρία και μακρά πορεία στη σύγχρονη χειρουργική και χειρουργική ογκολογία. Διαθέτει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική ογκολογία, στις επεμβάσεις κοιλιακού τοιχώματος και στη χειρουργική μαστού. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη χειρουργική ογκολογία και στις σύνθετες κοιλιακές επεμβάσεις στις ΗΠΑ (Νέα Υόρκη) και στην Ολλανδία (Άμστερνταμ), αποκτώντας σημαντική διεθνή χειρουργική εμπειρία. Έχει διατελέσει Διευθυντής Χειρουργικού Τομέα μεγάλων ιδιωτικών κλινικών, παρέχοντας υψηλού επιπέδου εξατομικευμένη χειρουργική φροντίδα.

Drkokkalis Marios - Konstantinos MD, PhD, MSc(c) is a General Surgeon, specialized in Germany and a graduate of the Medical School of Thessaloniki. He has worked in Germany for a decade, where he served as Consultant and Head of the Abdominal Wall Hernia Department at the Surgical Clinic and Transplant Center of the University of Tübingen, where he also earned his PhD on Colorectal Cancer. Additionally, he is the Treasurer of the Hellenic Hernia Society. The doctor has managed numerous cases across the full scope of General Surgery with an emphasis on Laparoscopic Surgery, and it is noteworthy to highlight his expertise in Advanced Surgery of Abdominal Wall Hernias, Colorectal Surgery, and Proctology.

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.

Mpaltas Ioannis is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He specializes in Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery as well as Colorectal Surgery. Additionally, he has expertise in modern proctologic surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, pilonidal cyst). He has extensive experience in the effective and safe surgical management of obesity, hiatal hernia, digestive system disorders, and abdominal wall hernias. Furthermore, alongside his private practice, he collaborates with major private clinics in Attica, including Mitera, Athens Medical Group (Peristeri clinic), Mediterraneo, Doctor's Hospital, and Attiko Hospital.

Paulou Prokopios is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is an Associate Surgeon at the Euroclinic of Athens and the Private Clinic of Athens "White Cross." The doctor performs surgeries for hernias such as inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, pilonidal cyst, hemorrhoids, lipomas, and breast surgery. He possesses significant experience and has performed numerous procedures throughout his career. Additionally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association.

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.

Xorti Aggeliki is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ano Toumba, Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a postgraduate degree in Biostatistics and Research Methodology at the University of Thessaly. Her medical degree was awarded by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2024, she has been working as a General Surgeon at the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki and Euromedica Cyan Cross. Concurrently, she serves as an Academic Reader in the English-speaking department of the Medical School at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Endocrine Surgery at the Universita di Pisa in Italy. Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at her private practice, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Stefanis Panagiotis is a general surgeon who maintains a private practice in Daphne, while simultaneously serving as a registrar in the general surgery department at Euroclinic Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Milan. He specialized in General Surgery at "G. Gennimatas" Hospital and received further training in Laparoscopic Surgery and Robotic Surgery using the da Vinci system at the IRCAD-EITS training center in Strasbourg. Additionally, he has been trained in emergency pre-hospital medicine at EKAV. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Spentzouris Nikolaos is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as the Scientific Head of the Surgical Department at the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro for several years. He has specialized in laparoscopic surgery, having performed a large number of laparoscopic procedures of varying complexity. Additionally, he has extensive experience in surgical oncology, having conducted and participated in numerous major oncological surgeries, starting from his tenure at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," where he completed his specialty training, as well as at the Surgical Oncology Clinic of the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro and Psychiko, where he served as a general surgeon. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and a regular member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Gkoutziotis Ioannis is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Kozani. The physician serves as an Academic Fellow at the 5th Surgical Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) - Hippocratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki (G.N.Th.) and is a PhD candidate in Medicine at A.U.Th. Consultations are available by appointment. The physician manages a wide range of cases including (but not limited to) open and advanced laparoscopic-minimally invasive surgery of diseases affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, diaphragm, liver – biliary system – pancreas, abdominal wall, endocrine glands, colon – rectum – anus, skin, and subcutaneous tissue.

Anastasakou Kornilia MD, FEBS (Breast Surgery) is a Mastologist - Oncological Breast Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree and was a scholar at the Universities of Munich and Berlin. She specialized in modern mastology and breast surgery, with an emphasis on oncoplastic breast-conserving and reconstructive techniques at the accredited Breast Centers St. Marienkrankenhaus Frankfurt and Bethesda Krankenhaus Düsseldorf. She holds the European Certification in Breast Surgery (FEBS-Breast Surgery). Since 2005, she was among the first to introduce oncoplastic breast-conserving techniques with good aesthetic outcomes in Greece. She has been invited to teach these techniques to younger colleagues and has repeatedly published her results (both aesthetic and oncological). In 2013, her work on oncoplastic surgery was awarded by the Hellenic Society of Breast Surgery as the first in Greece with oncological outcomes. She has extensive experience in core needle biopsy, which helps avoid unnecessary surgeries. Currently, Dr. Anastasakou Kornilia is the Director Breast Surgeon at Athens Medical Center in Marousi.