Cardiologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Xatzis Mixalis is a Specialist Cardiologist who also maintains a private cardiology clinic in Vrilissia. Simultaneously, he serves as a consultant cardiologist at the 3rd Cardiology Department of Metropolitan General Hospital and at the Praxis Ygeias Polyclinic. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing rural service, he specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," gaining significant experience across the full spectrum of cardiological cases and participating in the academic activities of the clinics. Furthermore, he holds a postgraduate diploma in "Interventional Cardiology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as graduation from the four-month program "Rehabilitation of Cardiac Patients after Cardiac Surgery" from the same institution. Emphasizing the second component of the word "cardiology" (logos/logic), he strives to respond in the best possible way to the individualized needs of his patients.

Christina Rogakou is a Cardiologist specialized in congenital heart disease in both children and adults, as well as in interventional cardiology. She has extensive clinical experience in specialized cardiology centers in Germany and Greece and holds a PhD from Heidelberg University, with her research focusing on out-of-hospital resuscitation by laypersons.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained her cardiology specialization in 2017, having completed her residency at the Duisburg Cardiology Center in Germany. She then worked there as a Senior Registrar and, from 2020 to 2023, served as Head of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit. She has also received additional training in pediatric cardiology and structural heart diseases through postgraduate programs at the University of Münster.

Since 2023, she has been collaborating with the Pediatric Cardiology Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, while also working with Hygeia Hospital and Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the German Society of Cardiology, the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology, and the German Resuscitation Council. She speaks fluent Greek, German, and English.

Mixalakeas Xristos is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in echocardiography and clinical cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his cardiology specialization at the “Red Cross” Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens “Attikon.” He is a Scientific Associate at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Attikon" and concurrently collaborates with the hospitals "Euroclinic," "Bioclinic," "Hygeia," and "Mitera." He actively participates in seminars and scientific conferences, having attended more than 45 medical conferences in Greece and abroad, over 40 training seminars, with 10 published papers in Greek and international journals, and 36 presentations at international and Greek conferences and seminars. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Lipidology, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Disease.

Deligiannis Georgios MD, MSc is a Specialist Cardiologist with specialized knowledge and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases. He maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is an associate at the Marousi Medical Center, in the Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Laboratory, with a particular focus on arrhythmias and implantable devices.

He completed his specialty training at the 1st University Cardiological Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, and he is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He holds a Master's degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, specializing in ultrasound and functional imaging for the prevention and diagnosis of vascular diseases.

He has specialized in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, Doppler, 3D, Stress echo) at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakeio".

He has a particular scientific interest in the latest echocardiographic techniques, arrhythmias, and pacing, providing modern and personalized services aimed at optimal patient care.

Tsartsalis Dimitris - Id Polyiatreio Kardiakaiaggeia is a Cardiologist MD, MSc, PhD, specialized in Echocardiography, Stress Echo (Dynamic Echocardiography), and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). He maintains a private practice in Chalandri and holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At the same university, he earned his medical degree as well as a postgraduate degree in Medical Biology. His specialty in Cardiology was completed at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio," where he gained valuable clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases, acute coronary syndromes, echocardiography, as well as care for patients with heart failure and arrhythmias. During his professional career, he served as Deputy Director of the Echocardiography Unit at Linköping University Hospital in Sweden and also worked as Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society (HCS) and a distinguished Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). He is a scientific collaborator of the 1st University Cardiology Clinic and an instructor for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Theodoros Xeimonas is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the University of Ioannina, with a dissertation titled "Cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome," awarded with distinction, and a Medical Degree from the University of Patras, where he graduated with the highest honors among his peers. Dr. Xeimonas has specialized in echocardiography as well as clinical and preventive cardiology, training he acquired at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution. He possesses extensive professional experience in his field, serving as an external collaborator for the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and Biomedical S.A. since 2015, while also acting as the scientific director at Viotypo S.A. since 2016. Furthermore, he has contributed to six research studies on cardiovascular diseases published in peer-reviewed journals. The practice offers comprehensive services including cardiac and aortic triplex, electrocardiogram, rhythm holter monitoring, blood pressure holter monitoring, EOPYY prescription issuance, certificates and attestations, pre-athletic screening and health cards, as well as home visits.

Kristi Magnisali is a specialist Cardiologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive and high-level scientific training in Internal Pathology and Cardiology. Her specialization was completed at leading tertiary care hospitals in Germany, including the University Hospital of Cologne (Uniklinik Köln) and the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf), where she was trained in all modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods of Cardiology, with particular emphasis on Interventional Cardiology, Intensive Care, and Arrhythmology.

After completing her specialty, she served as a Specialist Cardiologist at the University Hospital of Düsseldorf, undertaking increased clinical and scientific responsibilities, including leadership of the Arrhythmia Clinic and supervision of the Echocardiography Laboratory. As part of her ongoing scientific development, she further specialized in the latest ultrasound techniques, such as dynamic echocardiography (stress echocardiography) with pharmacological stress and transesophageal echocardiography, significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy in the investigation of complex cardiological diseases.

Possessing significant clinical and scientific work, she currently serves as an Attending Cardiologist at Metropolitan Hospital, integrated within the Clinic of Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Pacemaker Therapy, while simultaneously acting as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of the Children's Hospital “Aghia Sophia Kyriakou,” where she is active in the specialized field of Pediatric Cardiology, focusing on the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of congenital and acquired pediatric heart diseases.

Ioannis Kexagioglou is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He has many years of experience in the field of cardiology, providing comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, he serves as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Clinic "IASO" and at the Psychiko Medical Center, while also collaborating as an external partner with the BIOIATRIKI Group. Furthermore, he holds the position of Scientific Director at LIFE Services. He completed his cardiology specialty at the 251 Air Force General Hospital, gaining significant experience in clinical and interventional cardiology. He combines his scientific expertise with modern technology and personal care for each patient, aiming to deliver high-quality medical services.

Kolentinis Mixalis is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently served as a Pathology resident at the “General Hospital of Nea Ionia ‘Konstantopouleio’” and as a Cardiology resident at the General Hospital of Athens “Georgios Gennimatas,” completing a continuous seven-year training in a wide range of cardiology cases. Beyond his clinical work, he has been actively involved in research. In 2012, he completed his doctoral dissertation at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, with a special focus on the physiology of the cardiovascular system in vivo. During his specialty training, he was responsible for the educational and scientific program of the cardiology clinic as well as the echocardiography laboratory. He received further training in echocardiography at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College London (NHS). Additionally, he was awarded a scholarship by the Hellenic Cardiological Society for advanced training in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR). He worked as a clinical-research fellow at Goethe University in Frankfurt. He holds certification from the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) for diagnostics and training in CMR techniques (level III SCMR). He also specialized at the University Hospital of Ioannina in the latest echocardiographic imaging techniques (transesophageal ultrasound, stress echo). He has participated as a speaker at national conferences and seminars and has authored articles and reviews in foreign and international scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of numerous scientific societies and an instructor in cardiopulmonary resuscitation seminars (ALS Instructor).

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.

Ο Δρ. Δαμάσκος Δημήτριος είναι Ειδικός Καρδιολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία.  Έχει λάβει τον τίτλο του Διδάκτορα από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, εκπονώντας τη διδακτορική διατριβή του στην Ά Καρδιολογική Κλινική του Ωνασείου Καρδιοχειρουργικού Κέντρου, της οποίας αποτέλεσε Ερευνητικός Συνεργάτης στον τομέα της Πρόληψης των Δυσλιπιδαιμιών για έξι έτη. Έχει ανακηρυχθεί υπότροφος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αθηροσκλήρωσης με τελικό στόχο την μελέτη του Μεταβολικού Συνδρόμου, έχοντας παράλληλα μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Λιπιδολογία και την Καρδιαγγειακή Πρόληψη από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αθηροσκλήρωσης σε συνεργασία με την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Αθηροσκλήρωσης. Εξειδικεύθηκε στη διάνοιξη των στεφανιαίων αγγείων διακαθετηριακά και στην επιδιόρθωση δομικών παθήσεων της καρδιάς παρακολουθώντας εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα μετεκπαίδευσης σε αντίστοιχα κέντρα της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού όπως στο Παρίσι, τη Λωζάννη, τη Νίκαια και άλλα. Είναι πιστοποιημένος από την Ευρωπαϊκή Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία στη διενέργεια υπερήχων καρδιάς και έχει εξειδικευθεί στις νεότερες απεικονιστικές τεχνικές. Διετέλεσε Επιμελητής του Αιμοδυναμικού Εργαστηρίου του Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center επί 5ετίας, έχοντας εκτελέσει σειρά συμβατικών πράξεων της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας (στεφανιογραφία, δεξιός και αριστερός καθετηριασμός, αγγειοπλαστική στεφανιαίων αρτηριών, σύμπλοκη αγγειοπλαστική στελέχους, ενδοστεφανιαίο υπερηχογράφημα, rotablator, τοποθέτηση διαδερμικής αορτικής βαλβίδας κτλ.). Αποτελεί ενεργό μέλος της Ομάδας Διακαθετηριακής Επεμβατικής Καρδιολογίας της Ευρωπαϊκής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ομάδας Καρδιαγγειακής Απεικόνισης της Ευρωπαϊκής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αθηροσκλήρωσης, του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου Θεραπείας της Αθηροσκλήρωσης και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Μελέτης της Παχυσαρκίας του Μεταβολισμού & των Διαταραχών Διατροφής. Έχει εκλεγεί στο ΔΣ της Ομάδας Πρόληψης και Επιδημιολογίας της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας για τα έτη 2018-20. Το ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον του Δρ. Δαμάσκου είναι εστιασμένο στη σύγχρονη αντιμετώπιση της στεφανιαίας νόσου και των συγγενών δυσλιπιδαιμιών, την εξέλιξη του κλάδου της κάρδιο-ογκολογίας, καθώς και σε τομείς που άπτονται της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας, όπως οι υψηλού κινδύνου αγγειοπλαστικές σε σύμπλοκες βλάβες και η χρήση βιοαπορροφήσιμων stent. Έχει συνολικά δημοσιεύσει περισσότερα από 50 επιστημονικά άρθρα και έχει συγγράψει κεφάλαια επιστημονικών συγγραμμάτων και είναι κριτής σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Τέλος, συμμετέχει με ομιλίες σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια και έχει λάβει μέρος σε σημαντικές διεθνείς κλινικές μελέτες.

Kontos Vasileios MD, MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Psychiko. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a postgraduate degree in Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics from the same university. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Serres, in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, and received certification in transthoracic echocardiography - cardiac triplex from the European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging. Additionally, he has been trained in Advanced Life Support. Alongside his private practice, he collaborates with SOS doctors, having managed over 1000 emergency cases. Finally, he has been a Silver member of the European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Dr. Gkekopoulou Anastasia, MD, MSc, is an Interventional Cardiologist. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her specialty training in Cardiology at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany. She specializes in interventional cardiology as well as cardiac ultrasound (triplex, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo). She served as Attending Physician at Maria Hilf Hospital Bergheim, where she gained extensive experience in the full spectrum of emergency cardiology, ranging from acute myocardial infarction to heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and life-threatening arrhythmias. She holds an Executive Master of Science in the Economics of Cardiovascular Sciences from the London School of Economics. Since 2022, she has been a Treating Physician – Collaborator in the 3rd Cardiology Department of Hygeia Hospital.

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.

Dr. Tzerefos Stauros is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specializes in the management of emergency cases, as well as patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, pregnancy-related cardiopathies, and has extensive experience in echocardiography. His clinic offers 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (Holter), 24-48 hour rhythm Holter monitoring, heart and thoracic aorta triplex ultrasound, and issues health certificates and attestations. He completed his Cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Regional Hospital of Tripoli and the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, he specialized in Intensive Care Medicine and holds certification in performing transthoracic echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. He has also been trained in the latest techniques in echocardiography. He currently serves as Deputy Director at IASO Hospital and is affiliated with YGEIA and MITERA Hospitals. Until November 2020, he held the position of Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit at MITERA Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and, as part of his ongoing education and training, delivers lectures and publishes in Greek and international journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intensive Care Medicine, and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, the doctor holds contracts with the Armed Forces and the Hellenic Coast Guard.

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.

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".