Cardiologists

Skordas Axilleas MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Peloponnese and holds a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. He specialized in Cardiology in Cardiology Clinics and Units, such as the General Hospital "Papageorgiou" in Thessaloniki. There, he trained in the management of emergency cases in cardiology patients, subsequently specializing in Pediatric Cardiology at the AHEPA University Hospital, and finally participated in the Pediatric Cardiology department of the Echocardiography section at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Additionally, besides his private practice, he is currently a Scientific Collaborator at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." Furthermore, by attending numerous conferences and seminars related to Cardiology in Greece and abroad (including Cambridge University, NHS Foundation Trust), he remains continuously updated on new trends and developments in his field.

Military physician Dimou Smaro is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through the nationwide entrance examinations as a student of the Military School of Corps Officers (S.S.A.S.). She obtained her Medical Degree (MD), simultaneously being appointed Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps). She specialized for a total of 2 years in the Pathology Department of the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki (424 GSNE) and for a total of 4 years in the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou, where she completed her specialization in Cardiology. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Pharmacology." She serves as Registrar of the Cardiology Department of the 424 GSNE Thessaloniki, holding the rank of Chief Physician, and since September 2018 she has been a scientific collaborator of the 1st Cardiology Department of the General University Hospital AHEPA. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society (HCS), the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), and she has numerous presentations at Greek and international cardiology conferences to her credit.

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.

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.

Papamentzelopoulos Spyridon is a Cardiologist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He was admitted to the Military Officers School of Corps and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He initially specialized in Pathology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens for two years, including nine months in the Intensive Care Unit, and subsequently specialized in Cardiology for four years at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. There, he participated in the management of numerous and complex cardiological cases, while also performing hundreds of diagnostic (stress tests, echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and others) and interventional procedures (coronary angiographies, angioplasties, cardiac catheterizations, intravenous pacing). Additionally, he has participated in international studies of new transcatheter techniques for treating cardiac valve diseases (TAVI), as well as in the monitoring of patients with heart failure (using left ventricular assist devices [LVAD]) and heart transplantation. At his private practice, he provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of his patients.

Andreas Tassopoulos is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the University of Athens with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Concurrently, he serves as the Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, he began his specialization at the General Hospital of Chalkida, which he completed at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio N.E.E.S. Moreover, he was a Fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society for training in advanced echocardiographic techniques at the latter institution. He possesses clinical experience as well as research expertise, having participated in multicenter scientific studies and registries. Additionally, he has served as an instructor in cardiopulmonary resuscitation seminars and as a speaker at conferences. He has also held the position of Cardiological Clinic Supervisor at Iaso Hospital and worked as a scientific collaborator at the Euroclinic of Athens. Finally, his scientific contributions are reflected in both his doctoral dissertation and his publications in international journals.

Dr. Katsare Zaxaroula is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Pefka. After completing her medical studies at the Victor Babes University, she specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital Th. "G. Papanikolaou." Additionally, she holds the European Diploma in Cardiology “European Examination in General Cardiology” from the European Society of Cardiology. She possesses clinical experience and serves as a Scientific Collaborator at Euromedica General Clinic. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications and posters at national and international levels, as well as her participation in many conferences worldwide.

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.

Ο Ελευθέριος Σαμιώτης είναι Ειδικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι, ενώ παράλληλα είναι επιμελητής Β΄ στο Κέντρο Υγείας Αγίου Ιεροθέου. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Καρδιολογία στη Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν», ενώ εκπαιδεύτηκε και στην Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Η Ελπίς». Διατελεί μέλος της Ελληνικής και Ευρωπαϊκής καρδιολογικής εταιρείας και συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ενώ επίσης έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην πρωτοβάθμια και νοσοκομειακή φροντίδα καρδιολογικών ασθενών, και παρέχει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες πρόληψης, έγκαιρης διάγνωσης και θεραπείας καρδιαγγειακών παθήσεων αξιοποιώντας τις τελευταίες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις. 

Ο Χρήστος Μαντής,MD,MSc είναι Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι Αττικής. Παράλληλα, από τον Οκτώβριο του 2021 υπηρετεί ως Επιμελητής στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «ΚΑΤ», όπου δραστηριοποιείται στο Αιμοδυναμικό Εργαστήριο και συμμετέχει στην αντιμετώπιση του συνόλου των καρδιολογικών περιστατικών σε ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα νοσοκομεία της χώρας ως προς τον όγκο ασθενών. Επιπλέον, συνεργάζεται με μεγάλα ιδιωτικά νοσηλευτικά ιδρύματα.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Σπουδών στην Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Καρδιολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νέας Ιωνίας «Κωνσταντοπούλειο» και στη συνέχεια εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διαχείριση οξέων και χρόνιων στεφανιαίων συνδρόμων, καθώς και στις επεμβατικές τεχνικές στεφανιογραφίας και αγγειοπλαστικής, αποκτώντας τον επίσημο τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία από το Κεντρικό Συμβούλιο Υγείας (ΚΕΣΥ).

Έχει δημοσιεύσει επιστημονικές εργασίες σε διεθνή περιοδικά και συμμετέχει ενεργά με ομιλίες και παρουσιάσεις σε σημαντικά ελληνικά και ευρωπαϊκά επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Η πολυετής παρουσία του στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας αντικατοπτρίζει την εκτενή κλινική του εμπειρία και την ικανότητά του να παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη και υπεύθυνη καρδιολογική φροντίδα σε όλο το φάσμα των καρδιολογικών παθήσεων. Βασική του προτεραιότητα αποτελεί η εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση κάθε ασθενούς, με έμφαση στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων αναγκών και προβλημάτων του.

Kapsoudas Dimitrios is a specialized Cardiologist with a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ferrara in Northern Italy. He possesses extensive experience across the full spectrum of clinical cardiology, particularly in the use of diagnostic examinations (cardiac triplex, rhythm holter, blood pressure holter, stress test, etc.). He has been trained in performing various diagnostic tests, such as echocardiogram - adult and pediatric ascending aorta triplex, and stress-echo (dynamic echocardiography) in the Echocardiography Laboratory (color Doppler, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography), exercise tests, rhythm holter at the Pacing Laboratory, and blood pressure holter at Asklipieio Voulas Hospital. He has received training in the evaluation of arrhythmic events in the Electrophysiology and Pacing Department of the 251 General Air Force Hospital, in Nuclear Cardiology at the Nuclear Medicine Department of Metaxa Cancer Hospital in Piraeus, and in the interventional management of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of Asklipieio Voulas General Hospital. Additionally, he has notable experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Hippokration General Hospital of Athens. During his specialty training, he participated in the preparation and presentation of Scientific Papers. He is also an active member of the Athens Medical Association. The primary objective of his cardiology practice is to provide high-quality medical services centered on the patient's needs. The physician's goal is to promote individual health by improving daily living and preventing life-threatening conditions.

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.

Kontsas Konstantinos MD, PhD is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Cardiology at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." He further specialized, with a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society, in Pulmonary Hypertension and Congenital Heart Diseases at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, where he subsequently worked as a registrar. Additionally, he specialized in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Cardiac Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland. He is a certified hypertension specialist by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and has expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques (Stress Echo, 2D strain, 3D Echo). He is a Scientific Collaborator and University Fellow at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and collaborates with Hygeia Group Clinics, Athens Medical Center, White Cross Athens, and the Gynecological Obstetric Surgical Center "Leto." Finally, he actively participates in Greek and international conferences through oral and poster presentations and attends seminars as part of his continuous education and professional development.

Ο κος Ανδρέας Φίλιας,MD,MSc είναι Καρδιολόγος με ολοκληρωμένη επιστημονική κατάρτιση και σημαντική εμπειρία στον τομέα της επείγουσας και προνοσοκομειακής ιατρικής. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ενώ συνέχισε τις σπουδές του αποκτώντας Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Διοίκηση Μονάδων Υγείας από το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο.Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομειακή Ιατρική στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β. και είναι πιστοποιημένος εκπαιδευτής σε διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα προγράμματα όπως PHTLS, EPC, BLS, ILS και ALS, γεγονός που αναδεικνύει τη βαθιά του εξειδίκευση στην επείγουσα αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών.Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία έχει εργαστεί ως Επιμελητής Β’ Καρδιολόγος στο Ε.Κ.Α.Β., ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Καρδιολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών «Άγιος Ανδρέας».Παράλληλα, έχει υπηρετήσει ως αγροτικός ιατρός στην Άρτα και έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή εμπειρία μέσω πρακτικής άσκησης στη Γερμανία.Συνδυάζοντας κλινική εμπειρία, ακαδημαϊκή γνώση και ενεργό ρόλο στην εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών υγείας, ο ειδικός προσφέρει υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικές υπηρεσίες με έμφαση στην ασφάλεια και την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα του ασθενούς.

Vogiatzis Stauros is a Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Ilisia and Argyroupoli, while also serving as the lead cardiologist of the Medical Network. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with advanced training in Interventional Cardiology at the University Hospital of Barcelona. He obtained his specialization in Pathology at the Pathology Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and his specialization in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens and the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens. He has numerous participations in Greek and international conferences, as well as significant research and educational contributions, and he has been awarded the 1st prize at the 3rd Cardiology Conference of Central Greece. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

Konstantakis Manolis is a Cardiologist, graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specialized in Cardiology at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and obtained his specialty certification in 2020. Subsequently, he remained at the hospital for the following 2 years with an extension. He deals with the entire spectrum of cardiological problems, with a particular interest in echocardiography. He actively engaged in research with the late Professor of Cardiology Ioannis Nana at the 3rd University Cardiology Clinic. He participated in multicenter studies and conferences primarily focused on Heart Failure. Additionally, he worked as a scientific collaborator at King’s College Hospital in London under Professor Kypros Nikolaidis. He participated in the multicenter study PRE-ECLAMPSIA IVF II. Furthermore, he collaborates with the Euromedica groups as well as with Kosmoiatriki. Finally, he maintains a licensed cardiology clinic in Petroupoli, combining excellent scientific training with professionalism.

Gavriil Mixail D. is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Rhodes, with over 10 years of experience as a collaborator within the Biomed Group. He covers the entire spectrum of cardiology and specializes in Pediatric Cardiology, Clinical Cardiology, and Echocardiography.

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.