Otolaryngologists (ENT)

Dr. Katsapis Nikos is an Otolaryngologist and a member of the medical team at Premedicare Polyclinic. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Germany in Surgical Otolaryngology at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital, performing a large number of surgeries covering the full spectrum of the Otolaryngology specialty in both adults and children. In May 2017, he obtained the title of Surgeon Otolaryngologist for adults and children following examinations by the Medical Association of North Rhine in Düsseldorf, Germany. He worked as a Senior Registrar at the Sana Klinikum Remscheid Academic Hospital and as Deputy Director at Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen, under the renowned Professor Ph. Dost. There, in September 2021, he earned the specialty title in Facial Plastic Surgery after performing numerous plastic surgeries (rhinoplasties, otoplasties, blepharoplasties, reconstruction of defects with flaps in oncology patients, etc.) and successfully passing the examinations of the Medical Association of Westphalia in Münster, Germany. He has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and holds certification as a Head and Neck Ultrasound Specialist (DEGUM) from the University of Mainz.

Georgios Sakagiannis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military Officers School of Corps, SSAS. He possesses a Master's Degree in Minimally Invasive, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate. The physician has provided services in hospitals in Greece and abroad, and currently serves as a Consultant Otolaryngologist at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise while always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he undertakes.

Dr. Fetta Melina MD, PhD, is an Otolaryngologist maintaining her private practice in Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" of Rome and completed her doctoral dissertation at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her doctoral thesis is entitled "Study of Quality of Life in Children with Nasal Polyps Undergoing Endoscopic Surgery." She has trained at two of the largest hospitals in Athens, at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia," gaining experience in the management of emergency as well as chronic cases. She has research involvement in clinical studies of oncology patients at the General University Hospital "Attikon," and in recent years she has been affiliated with the private hospital HYGEIA. Notably, her specialization includes Interventional Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otology/Audiology, as well as Vertigo and Tinnitus. She has participated in numerous national and international conferences presenting research papers and has published articles in reputable international journals. Finally, Dr. Fetta has served as an instructor in ear surgery workshops.

Dr. Papagianni Eleni is an ENT Surgeon – Otolaryngologist, MD, MSc, maintaining private practices in Larissa and Athens (Kifisia). She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy." She specialized in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the ENT Clinic of the Pammakaristos Hospital in Athens, the ‘Kliniken Maria Hilf GmbH’ hospital in Moenchengladbach, Germany, and the ‘417 N.I.M.T.S’ Hospital in Athens. The fully equipped and modern facilities of her clinic provide the capability for comprehensive otolaryngological examinations, including audiograms, tympanograms, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions, video endoscopy of the nose, pharynx, and larynx with contemporary recording, and otomicroscopy using a surgical microscope. Surgically, she covers a broad range of interventions in the nasal and paranasal sinus areas (rhinoplasty, functional nasal septum surgery, turbinate reduction, FESS), the nasopharynx (adenoidectomy), as well as surgical procedures in the oropharynx (tonsillectomy, pharyngo-uvuloplasty) and larynx (microlaryngoscopy, excisions, and biopsies of benign and malignant lesions using laser technology). In the specialized field of audiology, neurotology, and otosurgery, she performs medical procedures such as vertigo evaluation, balance assessment, canalith repositioning maneuvers, intratympanic injections, and minor surgical interventions.

Komis Agis PhD, FEBORL - HNS is an Otorhinolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, Deputy Director of ENT at Metropolitan General and maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation focused on the contribution of otoacoustic emissions to the study of patients with tinnitus. He graduated from the same university and completed his specialty in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University ENT Clinic of the "Attikon" University Hospital. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that following Pan-European examinations, he was admitted to the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, attaining the title Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (FEBORL-HNS). His continuing education also includes advanced training at the University ENT Clinic of Geneva and participation in numerous surgical courses abroad. The physician’s extensive experience includes long-standing collaboration with Metropolitan General, where he serves as Deputy Director, as well as work with other leading private clinics. Additionally, for the past several years he has served as a lecturer in the postgraduate programs of the Universities of Patras and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on nasal, skull base, and facial region disorders. He has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker and has published scientific articles in both Greek and international journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Hellenic Rhinologic Society.

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.

Vlastarakos Petros MD, MSc, PhD, IDO-HNS (Eng.) is an Otolaryngology Surgeon with a fully equipped clinic in Agios Dimitrios, featuring advanced diagnostic technology. After four years of clinical practice in London, he returned to Athens, now possessing extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire clinical spectrum of otolaryngological conditions. More specifically, he manages cases of hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus, providing comprehensive information and treatment, as well as cases involving nasal breathing difficulties, voice hoarseness, and recurrent tonsillitis. Vlastarakos Petros, Otolaryngology Surgeon, has extensive experience in performing the full range of otolaryngological surgeries in both adults and children. The services at the clinic are delivered in an environment of friendliness and professionalism.

Simopoulou Xara is an Otolaryngologist specializing in adult and pediatric patients and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has many years of professional experience. She began her specialty training in the Surgical Clinic at the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," continued her training in the ENT Clinic at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia," and completed her specialization in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, she holds certification for issuing Medical Certificates for Seafarers at Biomedica Piraeus in the Maritime Department. Dr. Simopoulou is a member of the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the Panhellenic Pediatric Otolaryngology Society. In her private clinic, she manages conditions covering the full spectrum of otolaryngology and provides specialized services tailored to the needs of her patients.

Georgios Kampesis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." He has served as a clinical associate at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, he possesses extensive experience in laser surgeries, rhinoplasty, robotic surgery - endoscopic paranasal sinus surgery, and in the management of apnea, snoring, and nasal septum deviation correction using radiofrequency techniques.

Grigoriadis Xaris is a Military Doctor - Otolaryngologist with a private practice in the Analipsi area of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates." He has particular expertise in pediatric otolaryngology and allergology. His practice offers diagnosis and treatment of various otolaryngological conditions. Comprehensive clinical ENT examinations for children and adults are provided, including nasal and laryngeal endoscopy, full audiological assessment, vertigo management, ear cleaning and microscopic examination, evaluation of tonsils/adenoids in children and adults, nasal breathing examination, assessment of nasal septum and allergic rhinitis, infection treatment, and a range of minor surgical procedures.

Latzonis Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and has maintained a private practice in Ilion since 2024. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

In 2020, he completed his six-year specialization in Otolaryngology at the 2nd University ENT Clinic of "Attikon" Hospital and in the Pediatric ENT Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Patras "Karamandaneio".

After obtaining his specialty title, he worked for two years as a Senior Registrar at the ENT Clinic of Kalamata General Hospital, gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis as well as the conservative and surgical management of the full spectrum of ENT pathology.

In 2022, he successfully participated in the written and oral examinations for the European Specialty in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Vienna, from which he received the title "FEBORL - HNS" (Fellow of the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery).

Since 2023, he has been affiliated with the private hospitals Iaso (General Clinic - Pediatrics) and Mitera (3rd Pediatric ENT Clinic), while since June 2024 he has also been a Consultant at the ENT Clinic of Iaso.

Finally, he is fluent in English and has numerous participations and presentations/posters at Greek and European conferences, numerous publications in international medical journals and collective volumes, as well as a wealth of work and presentations as part of the training he provided to junior ENT specialists at the University Hospital "Attikon" and Kalamata General Hospital clinics.

Mpoumpa Elena is an Otolaryngologist and maintains her private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Naval Hospital of Athens (Adult ENT) and at the Attikon University Hospital (Pediatric Otolaryngology). She serves as a Consultant at the Naval Hospital of Athens (ENT Clinic) as well as at the ENT Clinic of IASO. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

Giannakopoulos Polyvios MD, PhD is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Medical Degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Pécs, Hungary. He specialized in otolaryngology at Hippocrates Hospital and the Athens Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". The doctor has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of otolaryngological conditions in adults and children, such as vertigo, hearing loss, nasal breathing difficulties, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea syndrome, voice and swallowing disorders. He performs specialized surgical procedures including endoscopic nasal surgery and nasal septum correction, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, otosurgery, and thyroidectomy. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous education in his field of expertise and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the College of Greek Otolaryngologists.

Xatzakis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who operates a private clinic in Heraklion, Crete, in collaboration with a Neurologist for the optimal management of patients with vertigo and balance disorders. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and obtained his specialty certification in the Otolaryngology clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI). Subsequently, he worked at the same clinic as a specialist physician, initially as a registrar B and later as a registrar A. After completing his specialty training, he pursued further education in the field of Audiology - Neurotology at the corresponding laboratory of PAGNI, a specialization that remains his primary area of expertise both in scientific research and daily clinical practice. He has also served as a scientific collaborator of the Otolaryngology clinic at PAGNI in the cochlear implant adjustment and monitoring laboratory and was a member of the hospital's Scientific Council. He specializes in the treatment of patients with hearing and vertigo problems and performs a wide range of examinations related to the investigation of auditory pathway and posterior labyrinth pathology, in both children and neonates as well as adults, including Audiometry, Videonystagmography, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR), Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP), utilizing the most advanced mechanical devices. Additionally, he is an author in international scientific ENT journals as well as journals related to molecular biology and pharmacology. Moreover, he is a speaker at ENT conferences and medical events, participating in undergraduate programs at the University of Crete (Medical School) and postgraduate programs (Postgraduate program "AUDIOLOGY – NEUROTOLOGY" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

Delinikolas Mixail MD is an Otolaryngologist who operates a private practice in Haidari. He graduated from the Medical School of Sofia with honors ("Excellent" grade, 9.5). He initially trained in General Surgery at the "P. & A. Kyriakou" General Children’s Hospital of Athens and continued his specialization in Otolaryngology at the Sundsvall Hospital in Sweden, followed by the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital "Red Cross" (Korgialeneio - Benakeio) from 2007 to 2010. He served as an Assistant Consultant for one year at the General Hospital of Drama and holds medical licenses to practice in both Sweden and Norway, being a full member of the Medical Associations of both countries. He has held an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification since 2004 and regularly participates in seminars and national medical conferences to ensure continuous education and stay updated with new techniques and protocols, broadening his expertise in his specialty. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Mr. Theodosis Augoustos is an Otolaryngologist and maintains his private practice in Patissia. He manages a wide range of cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and many years of experience, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Panou Aikaterini is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ioannina. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina with a medical specialty in otolaryngology. Additionally, Dr. Panou has extensive professional experience as well as numerous publications in scientific journals and presentations at Greek and international scientific conferences. The clinic, located in the city center, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a comprehensive and painless examination of all otolaryngological areas of interest, such as the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx, and neck in both adults and children. Each patient is treated responsibly according to their specific circumstances and issues, and is provided with a complete diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

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.