Cardiologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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).

Georgiou Stylianos is a cardiologist and head of the cardiology department at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. He has maintained a private practice since 2016 in Agia Paraskevi, where he manages a wide range of cases using state-of-the-art equipment. He conducts home visits for vulnerable patients and performs comprehensive cardiological assessments with portable equipment (electrocardiogram - cardiac triplex - Holter monitor). He is specialized in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo - transesophageal), which can be performed at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. All Covid-19 safety protocols are strictly followed in the practice, and the area is continuously filtered and cleaned with Winx cleaning devices.

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).

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

Georgios Sionis is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Pecs in Hungary. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is a Consulting Physician in the Hemodynamics Department of the Central Clinic of Athens and at Metropolitan General Hospital in Cholargos. The doctor has extensive experience and has specialized in cardiac ultrasound, exercise testing, 24-hour rhythm and blood pressure monitoring (Holter), interventional cardiology, the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) – Infarction Unit, and the latest echocardiographic techniques. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad. In his private practice, he manages cases across the entire spectrum of cardiology, understanding the unique needs of his patients.

Gerontis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and sees patients at the Cardiology Rhythm Center in Marousi (within the IASO General Clinic) and at his private practice in Chalkida. He is the Director of the Third Cardiology Clinic and the Cardiology Rhythm Center at the IASO General Clinic. He also holds the position of Honorary Director of Cardiology - Electrophysiology at the Bristol Heart Institute, where he performs invasive procedures.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his studies, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed his specialty in Cardiology (CCT) with a specialization in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Wessex Deanery (with National Training Number - WES734 (Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dorset University Hospitals). After completing his specialization in Cardiology, he completed a Post-CCT Fellowship in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the internationally renowned Bristol Heart Institute, where he performed a large number of procedures and further specialized in the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter), as well as ventricular arrhythmias, including epicardial ablation. He specializes in the implantation of cardiac devices (pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers/defibrillators, and subcutaneous defibrillators). He has also been trained in the removal of cardiac devices. Dimitrios Gerontitis is an Accredited Specialist in the Interventional Treatment of Arrhythmias (Interventional Electrophysiology - ECES and Cardiac Devices - ECDS) by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). He has also been certified by the British Society of Echocardiography in Transthoracic Echocardiography and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP). In addition to his clinical activities, he has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has organized training sessions for cardiology residents and was responsible for organizing "EP traces" at Wessex Deanery. He has completed the post-graduate module "Teaching and Learning in Medical Education" at University College London. He has participated in clinical studies and has publications in prestigious international scientific journals in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology. In his clinics, with his comprehensive scientific training and extensive practical experience, he provides high-quality medical care to his patients.

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.

I studied medicine at the University of Athens.

Internal medicine residency for two years at the GNA Aeroporias.

Cardiology specialty training in Athens at Am. Fleming Hospital and Hippocratio Hospital.

I provide holistic care to individuals who trust me for prevention and treatment, with a personalized approach and precision medicine for each individual, no longer a one-size-fits-all method.

I have been practicing clinical and preventive cardiology for over 30 years.

Responsible cardiologist for emergencies in a public first aid unit for over 10 years.

Experience in echocardiographic examinations for more than 30 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elena Xairetaki - Premedicare is a Cardiologist and a member of the medical team at the Premedicare Polyclinic. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and provides her services as a Cardiologist while also serving as the Scientific Director of the BIOIATRIKI Group. She specialized in Cardiology at Evangelismos Hospital and has served as an Assistant Consultant at Pammakaristos Hospital. Combining her experience and recognized scientific expertise, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty.

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.

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.

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.