General practitioners (GPs) near Gizi

Sarakinou Panagiota MD, PhD is a Specialist General Practitioner with a private practice in Ilisia, in the Hilton area. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome in Italy (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza") with postgraduate degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes from the same University. He specializes in Primary Supportive - Consultative Nutrition for prevention and treatment of health problems. With the aim of continuing education in her field, she attends international conferences in the fields of nutrition, obesity and rheumatology - cutaneous autoimmune diseases. She has been practicing general family medicine at primary level for about 15 years. At the same time, as a specialist in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine, she provides medical services to patients seeking a better quality of life with as few health problems as possible.

Welcome.

As the founder and lead physician of a private practice, my goal is to provide comprehensive medical care that combines rigorous scientific evidence with a patient-centered approach.

Education & Specialization: I am a member of the Swiss Medical Association and a graduate of Medicine with a Master of Science (MSc) in Social-Preventive Medicine and Quality in Healthcare from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My clinical experience is multidimensional, having served in critical departments such as Internal Medicine, High Dependency Units (HDU), COVID-19 wards, and Emergency Departments (ER). Additionally, I hold International Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) in the USA.

Clinical Focus: Respiratory & Urinary Tract Infections, Metabolic Diseases & Obesity:

With extensive experience in treating obesity, I specialize in the management of patients with cardiometabolic risk factors. At our practice, we treat cases of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, as well as urinary tract infections. We also manage patients across the full spectrum of cardiometabolic diseases and Chronic Condition Management, including: Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol Levels), Obesity. We offer personalized treatment plans that target the root of metabolic disorders, based on scientific evidence and a patient-centered approach.

Scientific Work & International Recognition: My commitment to medical science is reflected in my active participation in the international research community:

·       Medical Associations: Member of the Hellenic Medical Association, the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and a member of the Swiss Medical Association (MEBEKO).

·       Research Activity: Author of over 60 publications and presentations at top-tier conferences, including the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM).

·       Collaborations: Scientific Collaborator for the international AlliGatOr study (appendectomy outcomes) and Guest Editor for the American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research.

Zoi Viky is a General Practitioner and operates a private clinic in Exarchia. She specialized in General Medicine at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Dietetic Association of Northern Greece (D.E.V.E). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Public Health at the National School of Public Health and training in Emergency Medicine at the National Emergency Aid Center. Finally, she possesses substantial clinical and scientific experience.

Christiana Pardali is an Internist – Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice located in Exarchia, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and later specialized in Internal Medicine in Germany (Hospital Zum Heiligen Geist, Geseke), completing her residency at Alexandra General Hospital in Athens.

Since 2018, she has been working as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the 3rd Infectious Diseases Department of Hygeia Hospital. Since 2024, she also offers comprehensive outpatient care for internal medicine and infectious disease conditions at her private office.

She manages cases such as:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Diabetic foot

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Adult vaccinations

Travel medicine

PrEP prescription and monitoring

Infections in immunocompromised patients

She is fluent in English, French, and German.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Pathological Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's objective is to provide solutions that meet each patient's needs, including diagnosis and treatment, in an economical, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured individuals of all ages, with integrated solutions. Their philosophy encompasses three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Lastly, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish—that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Katsimardou Aleksandra MD, PhD is an Internist - Military Physician and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates" and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended postgraduate courses on diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and liver diseases. Furthermore, Dr. Katsimardou has participated as a speaker in national conferences and contributed to authoring published articles in international journals focusing on arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia.

Specialist Internist - Diabetologist Papadopoulos Paris maintains private practices in downtown Athens and Cholargos. He is a graduate of the English-speaking department of the University of Belgrade. He specialized in Internal Medicine initially at the 7th IKA Therapeutic Hospital and subsequently at the Konstandopouleio - Patision General Hospital of Nea Ionia, where he actively participated in the activities of the Diabetology Center. He holds a two-year postgraduate degree focused on Diabetes Mellitus from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and possesses the internationally recognized SCOPE (Specialist Certification of Professional Education) certificate for Obesity management, awarded by the World Obesity Federation. His name is included in the official list of healthcare professionals with international certification in Obesity management. He has served as Consultant of the Diabetology Unit and the Obesity Unit at the Athens Medical Center and as Head of the Internal Medicine Department at a private clinic in Peristeri. The physician offers high-level specialized and personalized medical services aimed at the best possible care for each patient, understanding their individual needs. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular interest in Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome. He has participated in multicenter domestic and international medical studies related to Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Finally, the physician regularly attends international and domestic conferences as part of his continuous professional development.

Lymperopoulou Korina MD, PhD is an Internist with private practices in Agios Stefanos and Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree and a doctorate, graduating with "excellent" honors on the topic of "Sepsis" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has particular expertise in the monitoring of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and infectious disease cases. Additionally, she has served as a specialized Internist and Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd Internal Medicine University Clinic at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she gained experience in supporting oncological cases. Currently, in addition to her private practice, she is an external collaborator of the Internal Medicine Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Sepsis Study Group and continuously participates in numerous conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in her field.

Η Δρ. Ευφροσύνη Δρακοπούλου είναι Παθολόγος και απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Ο Ευαγγελισμός" και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας. Διαθέτει πολυετή κλινική και νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία, καθώς και εξειδίκευση στην Ηπατολογία, τη Μεταβολική Ιατρική, την Παχυσαρκία, την Προληπτική Ιατρική και τη Μακροζωία (Longevity Medicine). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι όπου παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη ιατρική φροντίδα ενηλίκων με έμφαση στην πρόληψη, την έγκαιρη διάγνωση και τη σύγχρονη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση παθολογικών νοσημάτων. Επιπλέον, παρέχει και κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεις κατόπιν συνεννόησης για ασθενείς με δυσκολία μετακίνησης ή για όσους επιθυμούν με στόχο την ασφαλή και εξατομικευμένη ιατρική φροντίδα.

Ο Τρύφος Μιχαήλ είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι απόφοιτος του Πανεπιστήμιου του Καρόλου στην Πράγα και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα του στην εσωτερική παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Σισμανόγλειο – Αμαλία Φλέμιγκ” και στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών. Πέραν του ιδιωτικού του ιατρείου εργάζεται ως επιμελητής παθολόγος στο ιδιωτικό θεραπευτήριο Μetropolitan. Στο ιατρείο του αντιμετωπίζει όλο το φάσμα παθολογικών παθήσεων και παρέχει εξειδικευμένες και εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες υγείας προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες των ασθενών του. Τέλος, ο ιατρός παρακολουθεί συνεχώς συνέδρια με στόχο την άρτια κατάρτιση και συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα εξειδίκευσης του.

Xaita Stauroula is a General Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. She has specialized in General Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Aging and Chronic Disease Management from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly.

Dr. Papadopoulou Efi, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, holds a Master's Degree specializing in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, as well as a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a medical specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital, where she also received clinical training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the same department. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently works as an Attending Internist at the 7th Internal Medicine Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. Her clinical and research interests span the entire spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular emphasis on Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.

Platis Ioannis is a Internist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He is specialized in Emergency Medicine, possessing certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), as well as the online certification NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Currently, he serves as Registrar in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Mitera" Hospital. Previously, he worked as an assistant Registrar B at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria", and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Department of the University Pathology Clinic of the same hospital. Finally, he manages cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular focus on hypertension and diabetes.

Greka Athina is a Specialist Pathologist - master in Nutrition - master in Gerontology. She maintains private practices in Kypseli and Oropos. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Emergency Prehospital Medicine" from the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Center (EKAV). Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Gerontology from the European University Cyprus and a master's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Studies, Pearson Assured, from the United Kingdom. The doctor regularly attends and contributes papers to numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, as part of her ongoing professional development, and has authored articles in general interest magazines on health topics. It is noteworthy that she has been awarded by the Athens Medical Association for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic, by EKEPY for training and voluntary involvement in the Emergency Medical Teams for urgent situations of the Athens Medical Association, and has received honorable mention for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic. Ms. Greka is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center and a volunteer doctor with Doctors of the World. Her clinics address issues of general pathology and provide solutions for vulnerable cases. Moreover, both emergency and scheduled cases of general pathology are managed, with an emphasis on health prevention, combining therapeutic treatment with exercise and nutrition, tailored to existing comorbidities, on an individualized and case-by-case basis.

Dr. Iliana Pantelidou is an Internist and serves as the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Doctorate in Pathology (Infectious Diseases specialty) from the same university, awarded with honors. She worked as Deputy Director and Senior Registrar at the Errikos Dyunan Hospital from 2016 to 2024. Additionally, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Immunology of Infectious Diseases Clinic and the 4th University Internal Medicine Clinic of the Attikon University Hospital, where she participated in numerous research programs and projects. Finally, she attends and participates with presentations in a large number of seminars and conferences, both domestically and internationally, focusing on continuous education and professional development in her field.

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.

Rekatsina Panagiota - Danai MD, MSc, PhD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Galatsi, certified by EOPYY. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital "Korgaleneio - Benakeio - Red Cross." Additionally, she obtained specialization in Infectious Diseases after two years of training and successful examinations. Concurrently, she holds a Master's degree from the National School of Public Health and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has extensive research and publication experience and continuously updates herself on the latest scientific developments.

Aleksopoulos Anastasios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and obtained his Medical Specialty in Pathology in Athens in 2002. The doctor regularly attends multiple conferences in Greece and abroad concerning developments in Pathology, Metabolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Bone Health, Hypertension, etc. In his private practice, he deals with symptom investigation, prescription of medications, health promotion, check-ups, differential diagnosis, certificates - permits, degenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, gerontology, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, bronchitis, viral respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, among others. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society.

Rapti Eirini is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in internal medicine diseases as well as liver and biliary tract diseases. She has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Pathology and Hepatology at the Errikos Dunant Hospital Center and as an Attending Physician in the 3rd Pathological Clinic and Hepatology Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences to stay informed on the continuous advancements in the field and has many academic publications. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.