Cardiologist in Metamorfosi

Dr. Dodouras Thomas, MD, FESC, is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Metamorfosi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed executive training in the Department of General Surgery at East Birmingham Hospital in England and at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Echocardiography Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio, and as a Fellow at the Cardiology Clinic of the University of Erlangen. His training primarily took place abroad; upon returning to Greece, he worked in major hospital institutions such as the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki and the Laiko General Hospital of Athens. He also served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center and the Nursing Foundation of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Currently, he is employed at the Hygeia Hospital, specializing in Echocardiography and Interventional Cardiology. Finally, Dr. Dodouras is a member of the Hellenic and European Society of Cardiology, the Hellenic Hypertension Society, and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

Velissariou Georgios is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. He specialized in cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous professional development in his field. To date, he is a Scientific Collaborator of the HYGEIA group and a member of the Athens Medical Association. In 2024, after six months of training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, he obtained a license to perform stress echocardiography (stress echo).

Skafidas Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfia. He has served for many years as the Scientific Director and Scientific Collaborator of a major healthcare group, primarily focusing on stress testing and clinical examination. In 2010, he obtained the European Certification in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Society of Cardiology. He possesses significant research experience, having been a member of a research team conducting a study on behalf of a large multinational pharmaceutical company concerning myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation (REDUAL – PCI). Additionally, he has authored the chapter on acute heart failure in the General Medicine textbook "Management of Common Diseases in Primary Health Care: Contemporary Views and Recommendations." Finally, he has published articles in international cardiology journals and regularly attends conferences to stay continuously updated on developments in cardiology.

Dr. Papavasileiou Lida Pieretta is a Cardiologist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a Medical degree from the University of Rome TOR VERGATA, where she also completed her Doctoral Thesis. Dr. Papavasileiou has worked at TOR VERGATA Hospital and the Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu in Rome, as well as at Hygeia Hospital. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, utilizing her scientific expertise and experience, always focusing on the best possible care to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Drtoskas Pantelis is a Cardiologist with private practices in Kifisia and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, specializing in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. He completed his specialty training at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippocrateio Hospital, gaining experience across the full spectrum of modern cardiology – from emergency care to long-term monitoring of cardiac patients.

As a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Foundation and concurrently with the completion of his doctoral thesis, he trained in the United Kingdom (Bexley Cardiac Rehabilitation – Goldie Leigh Hospital), focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation of patients post-myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery.

He maintains a private practice and responsibly manages all cardiology cases, both preventive and chronic or acute conditions. He provides comprehensive diagnostic testing (cardiac Triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, stress testing, preoperative evaluation, etc.) and supportive services based on the principles of precision medicine: genetic testing, stress management, personalized nutrition, and prescribed exercise.

He has participated as an invited speaker at numerous medical conferences and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals, actively contributing to the advancement of contemporary cardiological knowledge.

His goal is to provide high-quality care, grounded in scientific evidence and a compassionate approach – aiming not only for treatment but also for the long-term preservation of cardiovascular health.

Petropoulos Ilias - Petropoulou Sofia Cardiological Clinic

Maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He has received further training in cardiac ultrasound at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center and vascular ultrasound at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He has valuable professional experience, practicing Cardiology since 1994. More specifically, he has been a Cardiologist for the Fire Brigade since 1995, works at the Cardiology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital, and has previously served as Vice President of the National Emergency Aid Center (EKAB). Finally, his clinic offers a wide range of services and conducts comprehensive cardiovascular examinations, including cardiac triplex, stress echo, carotid triplex, abdominal aorta triplex, and Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, all in a welcoming and fully equipped facility.

Petropoulos Ilias - Petropoulou Sofia Cardiological Clinic

“GNA Evangelismos”: Cardiology Specialty (2020-2025)

Specialization in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland (2024)

PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Dissertation Topic: “Frailty Syndrome and Cachexia in Patients with Heart Failure and Cancer”) (2020-present)

Master’s Degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in “International Medicine - Health Crisis Management” (2018-2020)

Physician at the NGO “Doctors Without Borders,” Rehabilitation Clinic for Torture Victims (2020)

“KAT”: Internal Medicine Specialty (2016-2019)

Attended the Medical School of the University of Patras (2010-2016)

Theoxaridis Eustathios is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ancona in Italy and operates his private clinic with the capability to perform ECG, Echocardiography of the Heart and Aorta, 24-hour cardiac rhythm and blood pressure monitoring (Holter), hypertension and lipid regulation, as well as preventive and pre-athletic assessments. The physician has attended numerous seminars including educational workshops on stroke, training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (eACLS) from the Hellenic Society of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and a seminar on Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, where he has received distinctions and certifications, aiming at continuous education and updating in cardiology. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, and the European Society of Cardiology.

Ioannidis Emmanouil is an Interventional Cardiologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. He is a Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Red Cross," where he is active in the Acute Coronary Syndromes Unit and serves as the Head of the Lipid Clinic, while also participating actively in the Hemodynamics Laboratory. Additionally, he collaborates with the “Errikos Dynan” Clinic, expanding his activities in the private hospital sector. In his private practice, he provides comprehensive cardiological care with a focus on dyslipidemia, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular heart diseases, utilizing modern diagnostic tools such as cardiac triplex and Holter monitoring. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from the same institution. He specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Nikaia – Agios Panteleimon, one of the largest hospitals in the country in terms of patient volume and cardiological emergencies. Subsequently, he served for four years as an Assistant Consultant B’ at the “Sismanogleio” Hospital, where he completed his specialization in Interventional Cardiology, gaining experience in angioplasty and the management of acute coronary syndromes. He holds the European Certification in Echocardiography (EACVI) and has official recognition of specialization in Interventional Cardiology from KESY. He has significant scientific activity, with participation in Greek and international conferences and publications. His many years of experience in major National Health System hospitals guarantee his scientific competence and his ability to responsibly and systematically manage the full spectrum of cardiological diseases.

Kyriazopoulos Emmanouil is a Cardiology Specialist and maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He is the deputy director of the 3rd Cardiology Clinic at Metropolitan General and possesses valuable extensive professional experience. Furthermore, his practice offers a wide range of services including comprehensive cardiovascular screening, heart and aorta triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, electrocardiography, antihypertensive and lipid profile assessments, as well as arrhythmia evaluation in a welcoming and fully equipped environment.

Dr. Klitirinos Andreas is a Specialist Cardiologist with expertise in the latest echocardiographic techniques and maintains his private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens Korgialenio - Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross. He further specialized in the latest echocardiographic techniques through a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. For the past 12 years, he has served as an external collaborator for private clinics and diagnostic centers.

Tsaggaris Adamantios is an Interventional Cardiologist, maintains a private practice in Marousi, and serves as a Cardiologist Consultant at the Red Cross (Korgialeneio - Benakeio EES). He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Pathology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the USA. He specialized in Cardiology at the University of Minnesota in the USA. He completed subspecialty training in interventional cardiology and structural cardiology (TAVI, MitraClip, Watchman) at the University of Minnesota in the USA (worked at VA MPLS, Fairview Hospital, Southdale Hospital). He is a Diplomate of the American College of Cardiology. He has been awarded, following examinations, the American Subspecialty Certificates in Cardiology (ABIM-Cardiology) and Interventional Cardiology (ABIM-Interventional Cardiology). He is board certified in echocardiography (National Board of Echocardiography). He has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, American, and European conferences. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology as well as the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of cardiology and specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases (interventional and structural cardiology).

Panis Vasileios is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens (EKPA). During his specialty training, he served at the hospitals "Sotiria," "Red Cross," and "Amalia Fleming." The physician worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in the Cardiac Ultrasound Department of the University Hospital of Rennes, where he specialized in the latest cardiovascular imaging techniques as well as the most advanced transcatheter interventions on heart valves (Stress echo, Strain imaging, 3D imaging, TTE, TOE, Echo-navigation, Mitraclip, Triclip). In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for the medical needs of each patient.

Gkeka Marina is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She initially specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming" and subsequently in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio." She has served as a Cardiologist in the Infarction Unit of the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," as well as a consulting Cardiologist at the private hospital MITERA. Additionally, she has held the position of Registrar B' - Cardiologist at the General Hospital of Thira. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Radamanthys Mparounis, MD is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens. After completing his military service, he worked as a resident in France (Paris) at the university hospitals “Broussais” and “Louis Mourier,” in the departments of Cardiology and Pathology, respectively. He subsequently continued his specialty training in Pathology and then Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Konstantopouleio - Patision" and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Since 2018, he has been practicing as a private physician, and since 2019, he has been affiliated with «SOS Doctors». He holds the European Cardiology Diploma (ESC–EECC) and is trained in modern ultrasound techniques at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center.

Ο κ. Χλαπουτάκης Γεώργιος είναι Ειδικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι. Ασχολείται με την κλινική καρδιολογία και είναι πιστοποιημένος από το υπουργείο υγείας για υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τον Αύγουστο του 2022, μετά από έντεκα χρόνια επιτυχημένης πορείας ως ιδιώτης καρδιολόγος, ανακαίνισε πλήρως το ιατρείο του με μηχανήματα state of the art στην καρδιαγγειακή απεικόνιση. Έχει τεράστια εμπειρία στην κλινική καρδιολογία, μιας και ειδικεύτηκε στη χώρα μας σε νοσοκομεία αιχμής, εξετάζοντας μεγάλο όγκο ασθενών καθημερινά. Παρακολουθεί στενά τις εξελίξεις στο χώρο της καρδιολογίας, τόσο συμμετέχοντας σε συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, αλλά και μέσα από συνδρομητικές βάσεις δεδομένων έτσι, ώστε να κατέχει τη σύγχρονη γνώση. Συνεργάζεται με κορυφαίους συναδέλφους σε δημόσια και ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία, σε περίπτωση που ο ασθενής του χρήζει δευτεροβάθμιας ή τριτοβάθμιας αντιμετώπισης. Ως αθλητής ο ίδιος (συμμετείχε επί σειρά ετών σε ανταγωνιστική ποδηλασία μεγάλων αποστάσεων -7 σπαρτακειάδες και πολυάριθμους αγώνες) είναι δικτυωμένος και δέχεται στο ιατρείο του αθλητές υψηλών επιδόσεων όλων των ηλικιών. Έτσι μπορεί να δώσει χρήσιμες συμβουλές σε όλο το φάσμα των αθλούμενων, από τους αρχάριους, μέχρι και όσους ασχολούνται με τον πρωταθλητισμό. Η μεγάλη του εμπειρία εξασφαλίζει την ασφάλεια στην άθληση, προστατεύοντας από την μία πλευρά τον αθλούμενο από προβλήματα υγείας, αλλά και αποφεύγοντας την αναίτια διακοπή της άσκησης. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του ιατρείου υπέρτασης του νοσοκομείου Αθηνών “Ιπποκράτειο”και συνεργάζεται με μεγάλα ιδιωτικά Νοσηλευτικά ιδρύματα, όπως το ΥΓΕΙΑ και το Ιατρικό Αμαρουσίου. Ακόμα διαθέτει πιστοποίηση από το Υπουργείο Υγείας για την υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τέλος είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας και του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου Καρδιολογίας. Έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε Ελληνικά και ξένα περιοδικά, καθώς έχει λάβει μέρος σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές μελέτες.

Η Τζίφα Αφροδίτη MD (Res), PhD, MRCP, FRCPCH είναι Παιδοκαρδιολόγος και Καρδιολόγος Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων. Tελεί Διευθύντρια της Κλινικής Παιδοκαρδιολογίας και Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", Oμίλου Υγεία, καθώς και Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer στο Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College Λονδίνου. Σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια μετέβη στην Αγγλία το 1996, όπου ειδικεύτηκε στην Παιδιατρική και αργότερα στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών σε παιδιά και ενήλικες, τόσο στην Αγγλία, όσο και στην Βοστώνη, όπου έλαβε εκπαίδευση στις εφαρμογές της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας στην εμβρυική ζωή. Έχει εργαστεί σε όλους τους τομείς που άπτονται της φροντίδας των παιδιατρικών και ενηλίκων ασθενών με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια, συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της μονάδας εντατικής θεραπείας και της περιεγχειρητικής φροντίδας νεογνών, βρεφών παιδιών και ενηλίκων με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια με εμπειρία άνω των 22 ετών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην περιεγχειρητική απεικόνιση με διοισοφάγεια και επικαρδιακή υπερηχογραφία και έχει συνολικά πραγματοποιήσει πάνω από 25.000 διαθωρακικά υπερηχογραφήματα και 2500 καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε παιδιά και ενήλικες. Η κ. Τζίφα έχει εκπαιδευτεί επιπλέον στη μαγνητική τομογραφία καρδιάς για συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και πραγματοποιεί υβριδικούς καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε συνδυασμό με μαγνητική τομογραφία. Το Δεκέμβριο του 2009 ηγήθηκε ενός ερευνητικού προγράμματος που οδήγησε στον πρώτο παγκοσμίως επεμβατικό καθετηριασμό αμιγώς υπό μαγνητική τομογραφία. Επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2010 και εκτός του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης των Νοσοκομείων "Υγεία" και "Λητώ". Έχει διατελέσει ειδική Γραμματέας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Παιδιατρικής Καρδιολογίας, καθώς και Πρόεδρος της Ομάδας Εργασίας Πνευμονικής Υπέρτασης, Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Βαλβιδοπαθειών της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας. Εξελέγη πρόσφατα ως αντιπρόσωπος της Ελλάδας στην Ευρωπαϊκή Παιδοκαρδιολογική Εταιρεία. Έχει πλούσιο συγγραφικό και ερευνητικό έργο, ενώ έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και ενασχόληση σχετικά με την εκπαίδευση νέων συναδέλφων. Η συνεργασία της με το Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College προσβλέπει στη διατήρηση και ενίσχυση των ερευνητικών και εκπαιδευτικών ενδιαφερόντων της. Τα μελλοντικά της σχέδια εστιάζονται στην κλινική έρευνα στα πεδία της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας και απεικόνισης καθώς και την διεπιστημονική συνεργασία σε ειδικά θέματα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Tolios Panagiotis - Patient Welfare Private Clinics is an Interventional Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist - Arrhythmologist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He holds the position of Senior Registrar A' at the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He is a graduate of the Medical School of Universita Degli Studi Chieti and specialized in Interventional Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis" and in Electrophysiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates". In his private practice, he provides services such as heart triplex, electrocardiogram, pacemaker-defibrillator monitoring, prescriptions, sports certificates, while he has particular expertise in arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.

Kapelakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist and Consultant of the Cardiac Ultrasound Department at Hygeia Hospital and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy "Alma Mater Studiorum". He completed the general cardiology training as a resident with a two-year internship in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," in the 1st Department of Internal Medicine, and specialized in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" (four-year specialty training in Cardiology). He has specialized in Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography) at the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1st University Cardiology Clinic - General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration"). Finally, he has worked as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist at the Mykonos Health Center and as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio".