Otolaryngologists (ENT) in Palaio Faliro

Parlavantza Sofia-D is an Otolaryngologist. After studying at Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich and the Medical Department of the University of Patras, she obtained her Medical Degree in 2007. She began her career at the Clinic of Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, and Endocrine Surgery at Florence Nightingale Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, and completed her full Otolaryngology specialty training at Hellersen Hospital Lüdenscheid, an Academic Clinic of the University of Bonn. In May 2013, she obtained the title of Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon after examinations from the Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe. Subsequently, as a specialist, she contributed to the establishment of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Vilingen-Schwenningen Hospital, where she worked for a short period. Concurrently, she completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical Department of the University of Ulm by attending the postgraduate program of ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology), obtaining the title Master of Science in Advanced Oncology. Afterwards, she worked in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Clinic, Head and Neck Oncology Center Fachklinik Hornheide Münster, where she joined the team of Otolaryngologists and Maxillofacial Surgeons. In 2016, following examinations, she obtained the title of specialization in Plastic Surgery in the field of Head and Neck (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery).

Maria Manolaraki is an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) and maintains a private medical practice in Glyfada.

She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions in adults and children. She provides comprehensive care with an emphasis on an individualized approach for each patient and the use of modern medical equipment.

Her clinic offers complete ENT examinations, including nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy; hearing assessment; ear cleaning; and treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, snoring, and vertigo.

She also undertakes surgical cases, specializing in nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, and endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Antonopoulou Zoi is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon (ENT) and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. At the same time, she serves as a Consultant in the Department of Neck and Thyroid Surgery at the ENT Clinic of the private hospital "Mitera". She has many years of experience and training and manages cases involving both children and adults.

Georgios Karkatzoulis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon, Director, and Head of the Rhinoplasty Department at the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro. He sees patients (exclusively surgical cases) at the Paleo Faliro Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed his full specialization in Otolaryngology in Germany. He worked as a Consultant at the renowned ENT Clinic of Krupp Hospital in Essen and as Deputy Director at the ENT Clinic of Siloah Hospital in Baden-Württemberg. Upon returning to Greece after an 8-year career in Germany, he founded and currently leads the Rhinoplasty Department of the Medical Center of Paleo Faliro. He has been trained and further educated in facial plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, microscopic and endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses, aesthetic use of injectables (hyaluronic acid - botox), diagnosis and management of sleep apnea, pediatric ENT, and dermatologic surgery at prestigious international centers. He has performed over 5,000 surgical procedures as the primary surgeon, according to the International Code of Procedures in Medicine (ICPM), covering the full range of ENT surgeries, including 1,000 pediatric cases. Lastly, his curriculum vitae has been published in the reputable Who is Who Greece.

Ioannis Petrakos is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School. He serves as a Consultant at the 2nd ENT Clinic of the Athens Pediatric Center, and has previously worked at major hospitals in Attica such as the Athens Naval Hospital, the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at his practice and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Stefanis Athanasios is an Otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) with private practices in Piraeus and Marousi. He graduated from the Faculty of Health Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses valuable experience and knowledge in his field, having worked for several years as an Otolaryngologist at the Athens General Hospital "Hippocratio," as well as at the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Furthermore, the doctor actively participates in seminars and conferences related to his specialty and is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and a specialized member of the Medical Association of Athens.

Koulentis Ioannis Md, PhD (c) is an ENT – Head and Neck Surgeon with a private practice in Alimos. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome "La Sapienza." In addition to his private practice, he serves as First Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Head and Neck Surgery at "Metropolitan General" and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery. His specialization was completed at the 2nd University Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital, the ENT Clinic of Penteli Children's Hospital, the 2nd Surgical Department of Thoracic Surgery at KAT Hospital, the 1st Surgical Clinic 251 of Athens General Hospital, and he has served as a Rural Physician at the Regional Clinic of Sykea, General Hospital of Molai, Laconia. He has continuous publications in reputable scientific journals and multiple participations in specialized educational courses. Additionally, he was a collaborator (Local Investigator) in the European Surgical Outcomes Study (EuSOS Study) under the auspices of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Furthermore, he contributed as an author to the 24th edition of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, has been a regular speaker at scientific conferences, and served as an Instructor at the Clinical Workshop on “Endoscopic Swallowing Assessment” during the 19th Seminar of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, the 19th Seminar on ENT Allergy, Immunology and Snoring Disorders, and the 3rd Seminar of the Hellenic Society of Phoniatrics and Swallowing Disorders, held at Attikon Hospital. He specializes in the management of disorders related to auditory function, nasal and paranasal sinus diseases, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck neoplasms.

Ο Στυλιανός Δημητρόπουλος MD, MSc είναι Χειρουργός ΩΡΛ – Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Άγιο Δημήτριο.

Είναι απόφοιτος Ιατρικής Σχολής του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Master στη Διοίκηση Μονάδων Υγείας και Ιατροκοινωνικής φροντίδας του Κρατικού Γαλλικού Πανεπιστημίου «Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers» (CNAM). Απέκτησε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της Χειρουργικής Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας κατόπιν εξετάσεων μετά από εκπαίδευση στο 417 ΝΙΜΤΣ, το Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Μεταξά, και το Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο, πραγματοποιώντας σημαντικό αριθμό χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων όλου του φάσματος της ΩΡΛ ειδικότητας. Υπηρέτησε ως Επιμελητής ΩΡΛ στο Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο συμμετέχοντας στην αντιμετώπιση της πανδημίας Covid-19.

Στο πλήρως εξοπλισμένο ιατρείο που διατηρεί επί της Πτολεμαίου 14 στον Άγιο Δημήτριο εξετάζει όλο το ηλικιακό φάσμα (ενήλικες και παιδιά) και αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που αφορούν όλα τα πεδία της ΩΡΛ. Με τη βοήθεια εξοπλισμού τελευταίας τεχνολογίας (εύκαμπτα και άκαμπτα video-ενδοσκόπια, μικροσκόπιο, τυμπανογράφος, ακοογράφος, μηχάνημα ραδιοσυχνοτήτων κ.α) πραγματοποιείται διάγνωση και θεραπεία παθήσεων όπως δυσχέρεια ρινικής αναπνοής, υπνική άπνοια, ροχαλητό, υποτροπιάζουσα αμυγδαλίτιδα, υπερτροφία αδενοειδών εκβλαστήσεων, βράγχος φωνής, χρόνια ωτίτιδα, βαρηκοΐα, εμβοές, ίλιγγος, παθήσεις σιελογόνων αδένων και θυρεοειδούς. Συνεργάζεται και χειρουργεί σε γνωστά ιδιωτικά θεραπευτήρια των Αθηνών.

Παράλληλα με την επαγγελματική του ενασχόληση και στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης συμμετέχει ενεργά σε συνέδρια τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και το εξωτερικό και πραγματοποιεί χειρουργικά σεμινάρια και courses ώστε να παρέχει υπηρεσίες υψηλών προδιαγραφών στους ασθενείς του. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής και Ευρωπαϊκής Ρινολογικής Εταιρίας (ERS) και της Πανελλήνιας ΩΡΛ Εταιρίας. Ομιλεί αγγλικά και γαλλικά.

Mr. Proikas Konstantinos is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He has worked for 30 years as a Specialist ENT Surgeon in hospitals such as the HNO UNI KLINIK Magdebourg in Germany and THE VICTORIA INFIRMARY in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. After returning to Greece, he held the position of Consultant in the National Health System (ESY). He completed his hospital career as Director of ESY at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON". The knowledge and experience he gained at major hospitals enable him to manage all pathological and surgical cases.

Avouris Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus and concurrently serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a candidate for a Doctorate in Medicine. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital "Elpis" and has undertaken training in Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." He has served as a scientific collaborator and head in the ENT Clinics of the "Piraeus Therapeutic Center" and the Model Nursing Center of Piraeus "Agios Nikolaos." The physician provides high-level medical services across the full spectrum of his specialty, with particular expertise in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, as well as pediatric otolaryngological surgery. He actively participates in educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to ensure continuous postgraduate training and specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncture Physicians of Greece.

Zisis Athanasios is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Kallithea. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a collaborator of ORL ATHENS CLINIC. He has also served as a scientific associate at the Voice Clinic of the 1st ENT Department of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." With specialization in phoniatrics, Dr. Zisis Athanasios is an expert in managing voice disorders in professional voice users (singers, actors). He can provide valuable advice and recommend specific exercises aimed at achieving particular vocal goals, while also having the capability to perform endoscopic evaluations as needed to monitor improvements in vocal health or regression of the respective pathology. Additionally, he performs a range of surgeries, including phonosurgery, nasal, neck, and ear surgeries. He has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the full spectrum of otolaryngology, such as endoscopic nasal examinations and audiological assessments, vertigo investigation, diagnosis of laryngeal diseases, and ENT conditions in children aged 5 years and older.

Koropouli Maria - Dimitra is an Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. She is a scientific collaborator and performs surgical procedures in major private clinics.

She specialized in general surgery and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and completed her Otolaryngology training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". She obtained her Otolaryngology specialty title in June 2018.

She has extensive experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in adults and children and is proficient in the use of the most advanced diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough examination of patients. She has been trained and has extensive surgical experience in all head and neck surgeries in adults and children. In her clinic, she manages cases covering the entire range of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Otolaryngology. It is noteworthy that she specializes in neuro-otology, audiology, and allergology, as well as functional rhinoplasty (nasal septum surgery) and tonsillectomy.

Ο Dr. Γκερμπεσιώτης Παναγιώτης είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος, Επιμελητής του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και την Στρατιωτική Ιατρική Σχολή (ΣΣΑΣ) το 2001 και ορκίστηκε Ιατρός του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού. Ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή του στην ειδικότητα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας τον Φεβρουάριο του 2006 στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και συνέχισε στην Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακή ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Π.Γ.Ν. «ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ». Τον Απρίλιο του 2011 απέκτησε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας, Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου. Είναι μόνιμος στρατιωτικός ιατρός στο Πολεμικό Ναυτικό και υπηρετεί ως Επιμελητής στην ΩΡΛ Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Παράλληλα συνεργάζεται επιστημονικά με διάφορες ιδιωτικές κλινικές. Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής του ανέπτυξε ειδικό επιστημονικό ενδιαφέρον στην Ωτομικροχειρουργική (τυμπανοπλαστική, μαστοειδεκτομή, αναβολοτομή), τόσο με ενδοωτιαία όσο και οπισθοωτιαία προσπέλαση, ανάλογα με τις ιδιαιτερότητες κάθε περιστατικού. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται εντατικά με την Ρινολογία, και πιο συγκεκριμένα με την Λειτουργική Ρινοπλαστική (συνήθως κλειστή μέθοδο χωρίς εξωτερική τομή) και την Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική Ρινός – Παραρρινίων κοιλοτήτων (FESS – Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery). Ειδική δραστηριότητα έχει αναπτύξει επίσης στην Laser χειρουργική (ιδίως στις τμηματικές λαρυγγεκτομές λόγω καρκίνου λάρυγγα), αλλά και στην Καταδυτική Ιατρική [πτυχίο Καταδυτικής – Υπερβαρικής Ιατρικής, καθηγεσία ειδικά σε βαροτραύματα ωτός – παραρρινίων κοιλοτήτων, τμηματάρχης υγειονομικού στη Διοίκηση Υποβρυχίων Καταστροφών (ΔΥΚ) το 2004]. Άλλος ιδιαίτερος τομέας δραστηριοποίησης του ιατρού αποτελεί η χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων του θυρεοειδούς και των σιελογόνων αδένων. Ο ιατρός έχει παρακολουθήσει ενεργά πολλά σεμινάρια με πρακτική εξάσκηση σε διάφορες χώρες του εξωτερικού, καθώς και το χειρουργικό πρόγραμμα της ΩΡΛ Πανεπιστημιακής κλινικής στο Nottingham της Αγγλίας το καλοκαίρι του 2012. Τον Μάρτιο του 2014 ανακηρύχθηκε Διδάκτωρ του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου της Αθήνας με βαθμό "Άριστα". Ο τίτλος της διδακτορικής διατριβής είναι: «Συμβολή της μελέτης της ηλεκτροκοχλιογραφίας με ηλεκτρόδια του έξω ακουστικού πόρου στη διερεύνηση ασθενών με ίλιγγο». Μελετήθηκε τόσο ο περιφερικός (βλάβη λαβυρίνθου ωτός) όσο και ο κεντρικός (βλάβη εγκεφάλου) τύπος ιλίγγου και υπήρξε παράλληλη σύγκριση των αποτελεσμάτων με άλλες δύο σχετικά μοντέρνες ηλεκτροφυσιολογικές εξετάσεις, τα αιθουσαία προκλητά μυογενή δυναμικά (VEMP) και την βιντεονυσταγμογραφία (VNG).

Dr. Aleksandros Papanikolaou is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and obtained his specialty certification in Otolaryngology after training at the ENT Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the First University ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio". As a specialist in ENT, he further specialized in allergic nasal diseases in Germany. His practice supports all age groups, from adults to children. Patients have the opportunity to undergo examinations such as audiological assessment (audiogram, tympanogram), otomicroscopy, evaluation of tinnitus and vertigo, and investigation of nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal conditions using flexible and rigid endoscopes. Finally, Dr. Papanikolaou actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad, aiming for continuous professional development in his field.

Genetzaki Sotiria MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She is a scientific associate at the Athens Medical Center.

She is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Alongside her professional engagement, she has developed a particular scientific and academic interest in Rhinology and Olfactory & Gustatory Disorders. Her dissertation focuses on post-infectious olfactory disorders and their management.

She holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Patras in "Nasal Diseases, Skull Base and Facial Region." She collaborates with the Olfaction - Taste Department of the University ENT Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," where she participates as a researcher in European research protocols related to the treatment of anosmia and hyposmia.

She has trained at European Reference Centers for Olfactory and Gustatory Disorders, specifically at the University Clinic of Geneva (2019), Unité de Rhinologie et d' Olfactologie (Prof. Basile Landis), as well as at the University Clinic of Dresden, Interdisciplinary Center for Smell and Taste (Prof. Thomas Hummel). At her private practice located at 14 Ptolemaiou Street in Agios Dimitrios, she provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of ENT cases.

At her clinic, she conducts comprehensive examinations using flexible and rigid video-endoscopes, olfactory assessment through smell tests, taste evaluation, ear examination with a microscope, tympanometry, audiometry, vertigo and tinnitus assessment, voice and swallowing disorders evaluation, snoring examination, and other conditions within the scope of ENT specialty. Additionally, she performs surgery and collaborates with renowned private hospitals in Athens.

Το Πολυϊατρείο Affidea Καλλιθέας εξυπηρετεί ασθενείς από το νότιο κέντρο της Αθήνας, με έμφαση στην αξιόπιστη και γρήγορη πρόσβαση σε βασικές ιατρικές ειδικότητες. Ιδανικό για τακτική παρακολούθηση, προληπτικούς ελέγχους και γυναικολογική φροντίδα.

Silvestros Mpoukouvalas is an Otorhinolaryngologist, scientific collaborator at METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Craiova in Romania. He worked as a General Surgery Resident at the University Surgical Department (Endocrine Glands) at Hippokration Hospital of Athens and as a Scientific Collaborator at the General Clinic Taxiarchai. Furthermore, he served as an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and as an Otorhinolaryngologist in the Neuro-otology - Nasal Surgery Department of the same hospital. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngology. Notably, he specializes in allergology, endoscopic nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, functional rhinoplasty, as well as otology and audiology.

Kanioura Eutyxia is an Otolaryngologist maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed her rural service at the Molaoi Nursing Unit of the General Hospital of Laconia. She then specialized in Otolaryngology at the Air Force General Hospital and the First University Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens Hippocrates, and has served as Attending Physician of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia". Finally, she participates in numerous conferences related to Otolaryngology and provides her services at her private practice with a primary focus on the management of various Otolaryngological disorders.

Trigonis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in the Kallithea area. The physician has specialized in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery as well as Otolaryngology at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio" and the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, while simultaneously specializing in Plastic Surgery at the Piraeus Special Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa." He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of conditions encompassing the entire spectrum of otolaryngology in both children and adults, and is proficient in the use of the most modern diagnostic tools to ensure painless and thorough patient examinations. He also possesses substantial surgical expertise in both functional and aesthetic head and neck procedures. Finally, the physician actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad to maintain continuous professional development in his field.

Polykretis Leonidas is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist, Pediatric ENT specialist with a private practice in Dafni, Director of the ENT Clinic at IASO Children's Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds certification in "Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)" from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He specialized in Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and at the Piraeus Specialty Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa", in Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas", in Neurosurgery at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" and in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Pyrgos "Andreas Papandreou". It is worth noting that he has worked as an Otolaryngologist at the Piraeus Specialty Anti-Cancer Hospital "Metaxa", was an External collaborator of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrateion", and served as Registrar of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the 492 General Military Hospital of Alexandroupolis. Currently, he is Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at the Euroclinic Children's Hospital of Athens and serves as Registrar in the corresponding Clinic of the Bioclinic of Athens. In the framework of his continuous training, he has attended numerous seminars and participated in numerous scientific conferences with poster presentations. At his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, including tympanometry, audiometry, acoustic reflex testing, ear cleaning, otomicroscopy, as well as nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal endoscopy. Additionally, snoring evaluation, chemical and electrical cauterization of the nose, labyrinth examination, and minor surgical procedures are performed.