Ophthalmologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Katsiampoula Vasiliki MD, PhDc is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," working alongside distinguished professors of Ophthalmology with a primary focus on corneal diseases. At the same time, she is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, European, and international conferences. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, as well as the Hellenic Society of Vitreous and Retina. She is also a member of the Medical Association of Munich, Germany, and Bern, Switzerland. Her practice handles cases encompassing the full spectrum of Ophthalmology in adults and children, including surgical cases.

Mitsonis Mixail is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He has completed a doctoral dissertation at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a degree from the Medical School of La Sapienza University of Rome. He is the head of the Glaucoma and Cataract Department at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" and a Scientific Collaborator at Athens Eye Hospital. He has received specialized training from the University of Bologna, the Ophthalmology Clinic of Tzaneio Hospital, and the 2nd Ophthalmology Clinic of the Red Cross Hospital. Additionally, he has gained extensive experience in cataract-glaucoma microsurgery, laser treatment of refractive abnormalities, and blepharospasm, and provides services including myopia laser treatment, fundoscopy, refractive assessment (measurement and prescription of glasses), glaucoma screening, cataract examination, macular evaluation, contact lens fitting, home visits, and tonometry.

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

Karaoglanis Loukas is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Agios Stefanos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete. He has specialized in Ophthalmology and cataract microsurgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". He possesses extensive experience in cataract surgery, refractive surgery (laser correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using Femtosecond Laser), medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, and management of retinal and macular diseases (age-related macular degeneration). In addition to his private practice, he collaborates with numerous Ophthalmology Clinics. The physician is certified for electronic prescribing of medications and glasses and holds a contract with the Ministry of Transport for driver examinations. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Cataract Society, and the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery.

Kalantzis Georgios is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a medical degree from the University of Pécs Medical School in Hungary and has completed advanced training in eyelid, lacrimal system, and orbital surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and St. James University Hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Leeds Medical School in England and has extensive experience in ophthalmic surgery. He practices both in Greece and the United Kingdom, having performed thousands of ophthalmic surgeries using the most advanced methods and technological equipment with the ultimate goal of diagnosing and treating ophthalmic conditions. In his private practice, he provides specialized solutions to patients, fully understanding their unique needs.

Gakis Georgios is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates a private clinic in Nea Ionia. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou." He received further training at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre at the University Hospital of Southampton and at King’s College Hospital, specializing in eyelid and lacrimal apparatus surgery. He has worked as an instructor of basic ophthalmology techniques and oculoplastic surgical techniques for undergraduate medical students and ophthalmology residents. Lastly, the doctor participates in presentations and attends numerous conferences as part of continuous professional development.

Tyligadi Aspasia MD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon who has maintained a practice in Neo Psychiko since 1998. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 1989 and obtained her specialty title at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She served as the scientific head of the ophthalmology department at Euroclinic Athens for twelve years. Currently, she is a collaborator at the Ophthalmological Institute "OMMA" and the Athenian Mediclinic. She is a selected collaborating ophthalmic surgeon with Medisystem Interamerican. She performs surgeries at Athenian Mediclinic. The doctor specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, intravitreal injections, removal of eyelid lesions, ocular surface disease - dry eye syndrome.

Dr. Maria-Irini Kourakou is a practicing ophthalmologist based in Cholargos, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2004–2010), and later completed a Master’s Degree in Medical Imaging in Ophthalmology at the Democritus University of Thrace (2018–2023).She began her professional career with a clinical residency at Hospital Bellvitge in Barcelona, Spain (2012–2013), gaining valuable experience in a high-level international medical environment. She then completed her specialization in Ophthalmology at Evangelismos General Hospital in Athens (2016–2022), one of Greece’s most prominent teaching hospitals.Dr. Kourakou is a member of the Athens Medical Association (since 2010) and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (since 2017). She actively participates in medical congresses and continuing education. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ο κ. Ιωάννης Ζαχαρόπουλος είναι Πλοίαρχος του Ελληνικού Πολεμικού Ναυτικού και Διευθυντής στην Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Από το 2011 διατηρεί το δικό του Οφθαλμολογικό Κέντρο  I See Center στο Χαλάνδρι, μαζί με την Οφθαλμίατρο Θεοκλήτη Παπαδάκη. Πρόκειται για το πλέον εξελιγμένο Οφθαλμολογικό Κέντρο, με υπερσύγχρονα μηχανήματα για όλες τις ανάγκες της σύγχρονης οφθαλμοπαθολογίας. Επιπλέον, είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, της Ελληνικής Οφθαλμολογικής Εταιρείας και της Αμερικανικής Ακαδημίας Οφθαλμολογίας . Είναι οφθαλμοπλαστικός, εξειδικευμένος στη Χειρουργική των Βλεφάρων, του Κόγχου και της Δακρυικής Συσκευής με μεγάλη εμπειρία στη Χειρουργική Ογκολογία του οφθαλμού και των περιοχών αυτών καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση της Θυρεοειδικής Οφθαλμοπάθειας και όλων των συνοδών προβλημάτων της νόσου (Νόσος Graves'). Είναι μάλιστα μέλος και συμμετέχει ενεργά στην Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή Μελέτης της Θυρεοειδικής Οφθαλμοπάθειας (EUGOGO), της επιτροπής η οποία καθορίζει παγκοσμίως τις οδηγίες αντιμετώπισης της νόσου αυτής. Έχει εργαστεί στο Νοσοκομείο Moran Eye Center στο Salt Lake City, Γιούτα, στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες της Αμερικής, στο τμήμα της Οφθαλμοπλαστικής και Κοσμητικής Οφθαλμολογίας καθώς και στο Orbital Centrum του Academish Medish Centrum του Άμστερνταμ στην Ολλανδία. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία για τέσσερα (4) έτη στο Νοσοκομαείο Meir του Πανεπιστημίου του Tel Aviv στο Ισραήλ. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει συμμετάσχει ως εθελοντής οφθαλμίατρος στα Παιδικά Χωριά S.O.S και Φιλανθρωπικό Νοσοκομείο Ιεροσολύμων του Ελληνορθόδοξου Πατριαρχείου Ιεροσολύμων. Στο I See Center πραγματοποιούνται όλες οι απαραίτητες για τη διάγνωση των οφθαλμικών παθήσεων εξετάσεις (OCT, OCT-Αγγειογραφία, Οπτικά Πεδία Humphrey, Κερατογραφία, Παχυμετρία κερατοειδούς, Τοπογραφία κερατοειδούς, Μελέτη της οφθαλμικής επιφάνειας και ξηροφθαλμίας, φωτογραφία βυθού και προσθίων μορίων) ενώ παράλληλα εκτελούνται και επεμβάσεις φωτοπηξίας με Yag και Argon Laser.

Kourti Persefoni is a Ophthalmic Surgeon, maintaining a private practice in Athens and serving as the Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Mitera Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as a scholar of the University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules Gonin in Switzerland and the 1st University Clinic of G. Gennimatas Hospital. She holds diplomas from the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology. She has been awarded, following examinations, the European Subspecialty Title in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (FEBO-SP) from the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), the European Strabismological Association (ESA), and the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS). She specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. She also worked at the Ophthalmology Clinic of "Agia Sophia" Children's Hospital. She has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, European, and international conferences. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with a particular specialization in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.

Mpika Marina is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kapandriti. She is a Surgical Ophthalmologist graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and in Ophthalmology at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she received training in Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma at the University General Hospital "Attikon." She completed her rural service at the Filiatra Health Center and subsequently worked as a Resident Ophthalmologist at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, at the University General Hospital "Attikon," at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, as well as at the Pediatric Polyclinic of Piraeus. Moreover, she collaborates with ophthalmology clinics in Athens. She has participated in educational programs and international conferences, where she presented clinical research. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS), the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Athens Medical Association. Her practice covers the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with particular expertise in Myopia Laser treatment, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cataract Surgery.

Tanaskovits Natasa is an Ophthalmologist-Surgeon and maintains a private practice in the Nea Ionia area of Attica. She graduated from the Belgrade School of Medicine in Serbia and obtained her specialty title in Ophthalmology in 2005 with excellent grades. She recognized her medical degree at DIKATSA in 2006 and completed her Ophthalmology specialty training in Athens in 2010. She worked at the "Ophthalmos" Research and Therapeutic Institute from 2007 to 2021 in the General Ophthalmology Department, Cataract Department, and Low and Sports Vision Department. She collaborated as an indirect associate at the "Hygeia" Hospital (1st Ophthalmology Clinic) from 2007 to 2015. She has attended numerous conferences in Greece and abroad. She is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society. She collaborates with the "Ypapanti" Ophthalmology Clinic and the "OMMA" Ophthalmological Center.

Ms. Kapsalaki Georganta Theodouli is an Ophthalmologist and maintains her private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of Athens and completed her specialization in Ophthalmology at Gennimatas General State Hospital of Athens. Until 2014, she served as an Ophthalmologist at the Athens Ophthalmological Center, and in her private practice, she manages numerous cases utilizing her scientific expertise and many years of experience, always for the benefit of each patient she undertakes.

Dr. Mendrinos Eustratios graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Liège in Belgium with Highest Distinction. He specialized in ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland, where he also earned his Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He worked as a Consultant in the Department of Retinal, Vitreous, and Macular Diseases and Surgery at the University Hospital of Geneva, and subsequently at the University Hospital of Liverpool, England, under the direction of the world-renowned ophthalmic surgeons Professor K. Pournaras and Prof. H. Heiman, respectively. He is the author of 35 articles in international scientific journals, as well as 18 chapters in English and French ophthalmology books, and has delivered over 90 presentations at Greek and international ophthalmology conferences. He holds the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma and has been awarded for his scientific work at international conferences. Dr. Mendrinos has participated in international studies (Excite, Mont Blanc, Cabernet, VIEW2) that established the modern management of age-related macular degeneration. He is the founder and administrator of the Medica Polyclinic in Agios Stefanos, where he currently practices, a state-of-the-art facility covering nearly all specialties. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and the OMMA Ophthalmology Clinic.

Dr. Xaira Niki is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has worked as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London. The doctor specializes in macular disease and cataract surgery. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the needs of each individual patient.

Tsoukanas Dimitrios is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of the University of Crete. Subsequently, he trained in Ophthalmology at the Corinth Hospital and the 2nd University Clinic of Athens. Simultaneously, he collaborated with the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision, where he was trained in refractive surgery (laser myopia correction) and first studied glaucoma in depth, undertaking the design and completion of research protocols and observing esteemed Glaucoma specialists in managing complex cases. Completing his training in 2016 and following examinations, he was certified as a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology. In 2018, he was accepted into the prestigious European Ophthalmology Clinic Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he specialized in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and performed high-difficulty cataract surgeries. Additionally, he attended seminars on injectable therapies in aesthetic ophthalmology (Botox and Fillers), as well as the renowned Moorfields training program in refractive surgery. In 2021, after 20 years of studies, specialization, surgeries, presentations, and publications at national and international conferences and scientific journals, he inaugurated his private practice Precision Ophthalmology in Kifisia, where with great responsibility and respect towards the patient, he offers his services to new and existing patients. Simultaneously, he serves as Scientific Collaborator of the Ophthalmology Clinic Athens Vision and Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Finally, the physician collaborates with the private clinics Euroclinic Pediatrics, Euroclinic Athens, and Errikos Dynan as a Scientific Collaborator.

Xristodoulidis Mixail X. MD is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 1997. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in Ophthalmology. He possesses extensive experience and expertise, having collaborated with public and private clinics for approximately 20 years. Currently, he serves as the scientific director of the Ophthalmology Department at "Hygeia" Hospital and is a collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Institute (OMMA) and the Athenian MediClinic. He was the Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Euroclinic Athens for 12 years. He operates at Hygeia Hospital, Athens Mediclinic, the "Mitera" clinic, and is a selected collaborating ophthalmic surgeon with Medisystem. Simultaneously, he specializes in anterior segment eye surgery, cataract removal through a microscopic incision without sutures and with topical anesthesia (phacoemulsification), and correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using femtosecond laser (LASIK) and PRK. Additionally, he has specialized expertise in the removal of eyelid formations (chalazion, pterygium, nodules, xanthelasma) and foreign bodies from the anterior segment, contact lens fitting for myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, as well as multifocal contact lenses, and anti-VEGF factor injections. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences and advanced training seminars abroad, aiming to stay fully informed on the latest surgical and technological advancements in ophthalmology.

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained the Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, having previously specialized at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team led by the ophthalmology professor at Cornell University in New York, Mr. M. Tragakis, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specialization in Lasers (correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced laser device today and unique in Greece). He also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Diseases, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator of the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the "Ypapanti" Ophthalmology Clinic, the "OMMA" Ophthalmologic Institute, as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers at national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for younger colleagues.