Internists in Athens

Karaxalios Theodoros is a Pathologist and maintains his private practice in Galatsi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina and has served as a registrar for three years at the "HYGEIA" Hospital and as Director for ten years of the Pathology Department at the "Cityclinic" Clinic.

He is a member of the Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Pathological Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's objective is to provide solutions that meet each patient's needs, including diagnosis and treatment, in an economical, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured individuals of all ages, with integrated solutions. Their philosophy encompasses three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Lastly, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish—that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Georgios Barmpounakis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," in the Intensive Care Unit, the Infarction Unit of the 2nd Cardiology Clinic, and the Endocrinology Department of Diabetes and Metabolism. During his service at the 1st Pathology - Infectious Diseases Clinic, he specialized as a Pathologist. Concurrently with his specialization, he began a doctoral dissertation at the University Department of Intensive Care at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," focusing on "Aspiration during mechanical ventilation and early ARDS management." He obtained his Pathology specialty title in 2012. He has been an active member of the voluntary social mission clinic of the Athens Medical Association. Notably, he was awarded by the Athens Medical Association with the "Volunteering and Continuous Social Effort" Award for his work. Additionally, he participated in the committee of the Athens Medical Association for the continuous evaluation of disability issues and the Certification Committees of Disability (KEPA). In the context of continuous medical education, he has attended numerous scientific conferences, both international and national. In 2018, following advanced training seminars, he was certified by the National Sports Research Center in pre-competition athlete screening. Finally, since 2024, he has been responsible for public relations, press, and information of the Professional Association of Pathologists of Greece and serves as a board member.

Dr. Papadopoulou Efi, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, holds a Master's Degree specializing in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, as well as a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a medical specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital, where she also received clinical training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the same department. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently works as an Attending Internist at the 7th Internal Medicine Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. Her clinical and research interests span the entire spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular emphasis on Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.

Ο Ρόδης Διονύσης είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Γαλάτσι. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων. Μετά το πέρας των προπτυχιακών σπουδών του ειδικεύτηκε στην Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο", όπου εκτός των άλλων συμμετείχε στα πλαίσια κυκλικής εκπαίδευσης στο Διαβητολογικό Τμήμα, στο Τμήμα Δυσλιπιδαιμιών, στην Μονάδας Εντατικής Θεραπείας, στην Καρδιολογική Κλινική, στο Δερματολογικό Ιατρείο του νοσ."Ανδρέας Συγγρός". Επιπροσθέτως, απέκτησε Πιστοποίηση στα προγράμματα "Σακχαρώδης Διαβήτης - Από τη Θεωρία στην Πράξη" , "Εφαρμογές της Επιστήμης της Διατροφής και της Φυσικής Άσκησης", " Μεταβολομική και Κλινική Εφαρμογή στα Αυτοάνοσα και Χρόνια Νοσήματα" του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στην "Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής (ACLS)" . Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με αντικείμενο την "Παθολογία της Κύησης". Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής του πορείας συνεργάστηκε με την Ευρωκλινική Αθηνών, όπου κατέχει τη θέση του Αναπληρωτή Διευθυντή Παθολογικής κλινικής, ενώ είναι Αντιπρόεδρος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Συλλόγου Ιατρών της Ευρωκλινικής Αθηνών.Είναι Αντιπρόεδρος του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επείγουσας Εξωνοσοκομειακής Ιατρικής και μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών (Ι.Σ.Α.), της Ελληνικής Διαβητολογικής Εταιρείας (ΕΔΕ), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας (ΕΕΕΠ), της Ελληνικής Γεροντολογικής και Γηριατρικής Εταιρείας (ΕΓΓΕ) και της European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς κατάρτισης και επιμόρφωσής του, συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό, ενώ έχει στο ενεργητικό του πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις , καθώς και ομιλίες και ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια για θέματα όπως η Γηριατρική, το Νοσοκομείο στο Σπίτι (Hospital at Home) κ.αλ

Dr. Iliana Pantelidou is an Internist and serves as the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Doctorate in Pathology (Infectious Diseases specialty) from the same university, awarded with honors. She worked as Deputy Director and Senior Registrar at the Errikos Dyunan Hospital from 2016 to 2024. Additionally, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Immunology of Infectious Diseases Clinic and the 4th University Internal Medicine Clinic of the Attikon University Hospital, where she participated in numerous research programs and projects. Finally, she attends and participates with presentations in a large number of seminars and conferences, both domestically and internationally, focusing on continuous education and professional development in her field.

Lymperopoulou Korina MD, PhD is an Internist with private practices in Agios Stefanos and Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree and a doctorate, graduating with "excellent" honors on the topic of "Sepsis" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has particular expertise in the monitoring of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and infectious disease cases. Additionally, she has served as a specialized Internist and Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd Internal Medicine University Clinic at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she gained experience in supporting oncological cases. Currently, in addition to her private practice, she is an external collaborator of the Internal Medicine Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Sepsis Study Group and continuously participates in numerous conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in her field.

Nodaras Xristos is an Internal Medicine Specialist with private practices in Aspropyrgos and Attiki Square. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is certified in the ILS Provider Course by the European Resuscitation Council. Additionally, he has received training in spinal implant procedures in France, specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio," and has attended annual advanced training seminars on Diabetes Mellitus by "Vasos Karamanos." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of internal medicine conditions, including infections, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cholesterol, and triglycerides. He also collaborates with the Ministry of Transport for the issuance and renewal of driving licenses, as well as health certificates. Furthermore, Dr. Nodaras has participated in national conferences aimed at continuous professional development and is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Sepsis.

Christina Vougiouklaki is a Specialist Physician based in Kato Petralona, where she has maintained her private practice since 2022. Alongside her private practice, she serves as Consultant at the 1st Internal Medicine Department of the Naval Hospital of Athens (as a Military Doctor of the Hellenic Coast Guard) and is an External Collaborator at Mediterraneo Hospital.

She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a postgraduate degree in Public Health (National School of Public Health). She completed her specialty training at the 5th Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Department of G.N.A. "Evangelismos", while also gaining valuable experience in primary healthcare through her work at the Kerameikos Health Center.

The focus of her clinical activity is Preventive Medicine and the comprehensive protection of patient health. She specializes in the management of acute and chronic conditions—such as infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia—with the primary goal of reducing overall cardiovascular risk. Dr. Vougiouklaki ensures continuity of care for her patients by providing support both in the clinic and, when necessary, in hospital or home care settings.

Lemonidou Anastasia is a General Practitioner maintaining a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a certified trainer from the University of Crete (health coach) specializing in chronic respiratory conditions, with postgraduate studies in Emergency Medicine from the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. She possesses extensive clinical experience, having served as an Assistant General Medicine Physician at the Alexandra Health Unit, a collaborator with the Piraeus Football Federation, the scientific director of medical and pharmaceutical companies, and a collaborator with surgical clinics at the 251 Air Force General Hospital.

Thilyzas Ksenofon is a General Practitioner - Family Physician with a private practice in Athens and extensive experience in Primary Health Care. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta and has completed his specialization in General Medicine at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," where he received extensive training in managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.

At the hospital, he gained significant clinical experience through active participation in:

• the Emergency Department 

• Triage

• multiple clinics such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Cardiology

• the Dialysis Unit

• the vaccination center and outpatient clinics

• management of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic period

In his private practice, he provides comprehensive General Medicine services, addressing conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, respiratory and metabolic disorders, as well as the investigation and management of acute cases. He also offers preventive screening, vaccinations, prescription services, medical certificates, and health certifications. He seeks continuous professional development aiming to provide high-quality, modern, and personalized medical care, having attended numerous conferences and seminars in fields including Metabolism, Endocrinology, Diabetology, Hematology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Rheumatology, and Primary Health Care.

Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi, MD, is a General/Family Physician, graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras (2006 – 2012) and holder of a Master’s degree (MSc) in Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics from Università di Camerino (2020 – 2022). She possesses extensive professional experience in Primary Health Care, having served as a General Medicine Resident at Kalamata Hospital (2016 – 2020), as a Physician at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) (2020 – 2021), and as an Auxiliary Physician – Consultant B’ in General Medicine at the Patision Health Center (2021 – 2025). At her clinic, comprehensive services are provided for the diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring of chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteoporosis, and Hyperuricemia. Additionally, wound suturing, suture removal, issuance of health certificates, prescription of medications and laboratory tests (hematological and imaging), as well as driving license renewals are performed. Home visits are also available for patients in need. Alongside Clinical Medicine, Dr. Theodorakopoulou Afroditi has specialized in the field of Aesthetic/Cosmetic Medicine, offering modern, non-invasive treatments such as Botox, Mesotherapy, Dermapen, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Chemical Peels, and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers, aiming at natural rejuvenation and improvement of skin appearance. With scientific proficiency, responsibility, and a patient-centered approach, she provides comprehensive medical care tailored to each patient’s needs, combining prevention, treatment, and aesthetic care with a focus on health and quality of life.

Papadopoulou Elina is a physician specializing in General Family Medicine. She operates her private practice, “FamilyMed Center,” in Argos and Kiveri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas.” She has received additional training in emergency prehospital medicine, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and infections. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. She worked for 20 years in the National Health System (ESY), the last 12 years as a Consultant at the Lygourio Health Center, with on-call duties at the Nafplio and Argos Hospitals. She held the positions of coordinator of the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Argos and supervisor for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) for the Argolis Prefecture (KOMY) during the pandemic. She has attended numerous conferences and has produced a significant number of papers related to the broader field of primary health care.

Zoi Viky is a General Practitioner and operates a private clinic in Exarchia. She specialized in General Medicine at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Dietetic Association of Northern Greece (D.E.V.E). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Public Health at the National School of Public Health and training in Emergency Medicine at the National Emergency Aid Center. Finally, she possesses substantial clinical and scientific experience.

Xaita Stauroula is a General Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. She has specialized in General Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Aging and Chronic Disease Management from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly.

Sarakinou Panagiota MD, PhD is a Specialist General Practitioner with a private practice in Ilisia, in the Hilton area. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome in Italy (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza") with postgraduate degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes from the same University. He specializes in Primary Supportive - Consultative Nutrition for prevention and treatment of health problems. With the aim of continuing education in her field, she attends international conferences in the fields of nutrition, obesity and rheumatology - cutaneous autoimmune diseases. She has been practicing general family medicine at primary level for about 15 years. At the same time, as a specialist in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine, she provides medical services to patients seeking a better quality of life with as few health problems as possible.

Η Κωνσταντίνα Γαβριηλίδου είναι Γενικός Οικογενειακός Ιατρός με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Κυψέλη. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής της Ιατρικής Κρήτης και έλαβε την ειδικότητά της, έπειτα από τετραετή εκπαίδευση, στο Βενιζέλειο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου Κρήτης. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού συλλόγου Αθήνας.

Maria Papamixail MD, PhD is a General Practitioner and has maintained a private practice in Kolonos since 2003. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with distinction in her doctoral dissertation titled: "Clinical, ultrasonographic, and laboratory study of thyroid diseases in Greece." Subsequently, she completed her specialty training in Pathology for two years at the Nursing Foundation of the Army Share Fund (NIMTS) and for three years at the Third University Pathology Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital. In 2005, she obtained a General Medicine certificate. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous medical conferences, with her presentations published in some of these as well as in the medical press.

Zagkalis Theologos is a General Practitioner providing online medical services. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Varna Medical University and holds a postgraduate specialization degree in Public Health from the National School of Public Health. He served as a salaried resident physician during his ten-month training for obtaining the General Medicine specialty at the Nea Makri Health Center and later at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio - Benakeio" - Hellenic Red Cross. He has held the position of Assistant General Practitioner, grade B Registrar, at the Primary Health Care Center - Lavrio Health Center, and Assistant General Practitioner with the rank of NHS Physician, Registrar B, at the Primary Health Care Center - Nea Makri Health Center. Finally, from 2022 to 2025, he collaborated with Affidea in the 24-hour DrOnline program, a telemedicine platform offering consultations via text messages and video calls, and was responsible for conducting pre-insurance medical examinations for applicants on behalf of Ethniki Insurance.