Internists

Dr. Pouxner Karolos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, in 2005, holding a Master's Degree in "International Health" and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health from the Medical University of Berlin. Additionally, he earned a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 2010. He completed his specialty training in Internal Pathology at university hospitals in Berlin and has been continuously working since 2006 in various fields of clinical medicine, public, and international health. As a pathologist, he has received further training and possesses extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of chronic diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid Disorders, Liver Diseases, as well as Travel Medicine and Tropical Diseases. His scientific and research interests include Community and Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Tropical, Migrant, and Humanitarian Medicine, as well as International and Global Health. He has authored ten foreign-language publications in scientific journals, six presentations at international conferences, and contributed one chapter to an edited volume. He has participated in numerous European and international conferences and advanced training programs. Regarding his professional experience, he has many years of teaching experience in adult education, serves as an external lecturer at the Medical University of Berlin, and is a scientific collaborator of the Master's Program "Global Health – Disaster Medicine" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Recently, he was appointed lead instructor of the "Migration and Health" module in the Master's Program "Public Health and Health Policy" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Prentza Vasiliki is a Pathologist - Diabetologist who maintains private clinics in Haidari and Aspropyrgos. She holds a Ph.D. from the Medical School, a Master's Degree in "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity," and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Vasiliki completed her specialization in Pathology at the 2nd Pathology Department of the General Regional Hospital of Western Attica and at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She has specialized in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of diabetic patients, having trained at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of Hippocrates Hospital of Athens. During her career, she has worked as a Specialist Physician in the Health Committees of the Centers for Disability Certification (KE.P.A.) and in the Emergency Department of "Hygeia" Hospital. In her clinic, she provides comprehensive information and education to patients on issues related to diabetes complications, diabetic nutrition, insulin therapy, as well as the prevention and management of hypoglycemia. She also treats a wide range of conditions, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, triglycerides, hypertension, and cholesterol. She has published articles in international scientific journals and participates in educational lectures for local groups and associations, as well as conferences on Pathology and Diabetology in Greece and abroad. She also contributes articles to newspapers and health-related magazines.

Papadauid Natasa is an Internist specializing in diagnoses covering the full spectrum of internal medicine, with a particular interest in Hepatology (University General Hospital of Larissa - Prof. G. Dalekos - School of Clinical Hepatology) and expertise in the management of end-stage patients, pain, and chronic diseases (Palliative Medicine - Newcastle University). Currently, she maintains a private practice in Marousi, is affiliated with the Hygeia Group, is responsible for the check-up program at Mitera Hospital, and conducts arbitration for Mitera Hospital with private insurance companies. Additionally, she oversees patient care in two Elderly Care Units. She provides home care for end-stage patients with comprehensive coverage of all potential issues, supported by a team of specialized nurses and other professionals. Dr. Papadauid has worked in the emergency and geriatrics departments at Poole General Hospital, UK, in the University Pathology Clinic of Larissa Hospital (specialty training), and as a consultant at Iaso General Hospital and General Clinic MITERA. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Hellenic Society for Pain Therapy and Palliative Care.

Aleksopoulos Anastasios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and obtained his Medical Specialty in Pathology in Athens in 2002. The doctor regularly attends multiple conferences in Greece and abroad concerning developments in Pathology, Metabolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Bone Health, Hypertension, etc. In his private practice, he deals with symptom investigation, prescription of medications, health promotion, check-ups, differential diagnosis, certificates - permits, degenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, gerontology, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, bronchitis, viral respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, among others. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society.

Dr. Eleni Tsaroucha is a specialist in internal medicine and diabetes and has a private practice in Volos. She was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens through the Panhellenic Examinations, from which she graduated after the required six years of study with a grade of 8.1. She received her specialization in Internal Medicine and her subspecialization in Diabetology at some of the largest hospitals in Germany, under the supervision and guidance of internationally renowned professors. She is a graduate of the internationally renowned Herz und Diabeteszentrum NRW at the University of Bochum, which in 2018 won the award for the best hospital in Germany for patients with diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. In this context, she specializes in diabetes mellitus, its possible complications, and their treatment and prevention. At the academic level, Dr. Eleni Tsaroucha holds a PhD from the Medical School of Freiburg, Germany, with a summa cum laude degree in diabetes mellitus. She holds a master's degree in health economics from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg University, with a focus on diabetes mellitus. She has contributed to studies published in prestigious international scientific journals and has given numerous speeches at conferences and presentations. At her clinic, patients receive comprehensive and systematic care, including a complete medical history, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and a comprehensive assessment of their symptoms, which is the cornerstone of proper diagnosis and effective treatment. Finally, emphasis is placed on the prevention of various diseases, nutritional guidance, and, more generally, the improvement and maintenance of good health, well-being, and, consequently, quality of life.

Mastorantonakis Stylianos is a Pathologist - Hypertension Specialist with a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens focusing on morning blood pressure increase, graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete, and specialized in Pathology at the 3rd University Pathology Clinic in Athens. He has expertise in hypertension, following training initially at the STRIDE Hellas-7 Hypertension Center of the 3rd University Pathology Clinic at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and subsequently at the clinical and research International Circulatory Health Center (ICCH) of Imperial College London. In recent years, he has collaborated with Hygeia Hospital as a pathologist for patient hospitalization. He sees patients in his practice for pathology issues, with a special interest in the diagnosis of arterial hypertension, investigation of secondary hypertension, accurate blood pressure measurements, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, monitoring, and therapeutic management of blood pressure. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Society of Hypertension and has served as secretary of the Hellenic Society of Cardiovascular Health.

Mpiliou Smaragda is an Internist and a Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation on "Microcirculatory Disorders in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease" and maintains a private practice in Dafni. She holds a degree from the Medical School and a postgraduate diploma in Thrombosis and Hemorrhage – Transfusion Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she completed a one-year fellowship in Hepatology, specifically in Chronic Liver Diseases, at the "Migliavacca" Liver Center of the University of Milan in Italy. Previously, she taught Neurology and Psychiatry to students of the Nursing and Emergency Care Department at the public IEK Piraeus as well as First Aid courses for first-year medical students as part of the First Aid curriculum. Beyond teaching, she worked for a year as a physician in a dermatology clinic, participating in interventional and clinical procedures, served as a rural doctor at the peripheral clinic in Antikyra, and underwent a three-month training program at the General Prefectural Hospital of Livadeia. Furthermore, she periodically supervised patients at the external hepatology clinic of Hippocratio General Hospital and at the diabetes clinic of Laiko Hospital. She also served as an assistant junior consultant (B’) for one year at the Dafni Health Center. Moreover, she has participated in various conferences to further her education in her field, with notable publications in both Greek and international journals. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the Hellenic Society of Ergospirometry, Exercise, and Rehabilitation. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of pathology, with special expertise in diabetes mellitus, general pathology, and cardiovascular risk prevention.

Makrygiannis Panagiotis is a Pathologist who has maintained a private practice in Korydallos since 2000. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized as a Specialist Pathologist at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and the Specialized Oncology Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." He served as a Pathologist and Head of the Home Care Assistance Program at the Second KAPI of the Municipality of Korydallos and as Financial Manager at the Private Clinic ATHINA, as well as Chief Pathologist at the Nursing Home "Agia Marina" in Korydallos. The physician specializes in Diabetology and Hypertension and, in his private practice, offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Konstantopoulou Panagiota is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Diabetology, with a particular focus on the management of diabetic cases. Her practice offers comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up care for all types of conditions within the field of internal medicine, covering both acute and chronic diseases. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Marinakis Euaggelos is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Health Coach maintaining a private practice in Chalandri, bordering Psychiko (area of Agia Varvara, Chalandri). He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has extensive experience and certified training in metabolic and nutritional disorders, including Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus, as well as specific conditions such as Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and Emotional Eating. He served for many years as an instructor in Advanced Life Support, with certified training and extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, in hospitals in Greece and abroad [The Royal Surrey County Hospital, UK], and holds certified training in Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Gestational Diabetes (General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and the Endocrinology-Diabetes department in a private clinic). Marinakis Euaggelos applies modern, individualized, comprehensive-holistic methods based on continuous education in areas such as health coaching and life coaching, behavioral psychology, and fundamental principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, aiming to achieve personal goals in nutrition and body weight management, management of chronic diseases such as obesity, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating, restrictive eating, anorexia, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol), and lifestyle improvement, with the ultimate goal of achieving substantial health and well-being. With long-term work experience in two university clinics, Marinakis Euaggelos has an extensive educational role in lecture halls, seminars, and conferences, as well as participation in the authorship of scientific texts. Finally, he collaborates with reputable private clinics for emergency cases and situations requiring hospitalization.

Xampaloglou Kyriaki is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Pallini. She holds a medical degree from Justus-Liebig University in the city of Giessen, West Germany. She worked for approximately two years at the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic of the same university, with a special interest in diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lipids, and endocrine gland diseases. Subsequently, she completed her specialty at the 2nd University Medical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," focusing on liver diseases and autoimmune disorders. She is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation titled "The role of antibodies against biological agents (anti-TNF) in patients with autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases." Finally, in her private practice, she is able to manage a wide range of conditions, such as cough, persistent fever, infections, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and the investigation of liver and thyroid diseases.

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.

Skoutaris Konstantinos is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. He holds a degree from the Medical-Surgical School of the University of Milan and has served as an assistant physician at the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon". He has notable training and specialization in diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, arterial hypertension, infections, and vitamin monitoring, and he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Hypertension. The physician believes that each individual is a unique personality and psychosomatic entity, and that the proper approach to each patient is the foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The physician is validated through his patient, and the patient benefits from the physician, with the unique and common goal of treatment. Therefore, the physician and the patient work together and not against each other, and their relationship is equitable, which is achieved through mutual trust, respect, dignity, courtesy, honesty, and confidentiality.

Tzima Athina is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine at the Democritus University of Thrace, with a private practice in Kypseli. She has many years of experience and simultaneously collaborates with major hospitals in Attica, such as "Errikos Dynan," HYGEIA, MITERA, the Medical Center, and the Euroclinic.

Spyros Georgios is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He completed his specialty at Laiko Hospital and underwent clinical and laboratory training in diabetes mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the First Medical Clinic of the University of Athens.

Panagiotakopoulou Aggeliki is a Pathologist who operates two private clinics in Marousi and Nea Penteli. She holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Chalkida and the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio", while also participating in and attending the clinical and research activities of the Infectious Diseases Department of the First University Propaedeutic Clinic of the University of Athens. She has extensive professional experience and since 2007 has served as Consultant at the Second Pathology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Since November 2020, she has been working as Deputy Director of the Second Pathology Clinic at MITERA Hospital under the direction of Professor of Pathology - Infectious Diseases Georgios Daikos. In the clinic, she manages patients with conditions across the full spectrum of pathology and, in collaboration with Professor Daikos, deals with infectious disease cases in pregnant and immunocompromised patients. Additionally, she provides vaccination guidance for individuals traveling abroad or returning with infections. In her private practice, she offers high-level services in infectious diseases and also manages cases of hypertension, diabetes, metabolic disorders, clinical immunology, geriatrics, and hepatology. Finally, she has numerous participations in conferences related to her specialty and has been awarded for her publications abroad.

Dr. Xouzouris Ilias is an Internist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds EKAE - OAKA certification for pre-competition athlete screening. He completed his specialty in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General State Hospital of Athens. He has served as a family physician for IKA for a decade. Finally, Dr. Xouzouris is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Xristaki Sofia is a Pathologist, Deputy Director of the Clinic of Pathology and Clinical Immunology at Euroclinic Athens, and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in cases of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and immunology, and has been trained and worked in several hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Dewsbury General Hospital in Leeds, England. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of her patients. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).

Lampropoulos Panagiotis is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hepatology, maintaining a private practice in Nafplio. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has worked as an associate physician in the 1st Hepatology Department of the General Hospital of Western Attica "Agia Varvara." The doctor provides high-quality, comprehensive medical services for the diagnosis and management of diseases, treating each patient with responsibility and respect, ensuring that his medical decisions are always tailored to the individual needs and specifications of each case. Dr. Panagiotis Lampropoulos's approach is based on communication and collaboration, dedicating time to listen to his patients' concerns, explain diagnoses and treatment options, thereby contributing to their education and creating a care environment that truly makes a difference.