Rheumatologists in Attica

Dr. Georgakopoulos Xristos is a rheumatologist specializing in the management of rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on arthritis, inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, mechanical musculoskeletal pain, and osteoporosis.

His training at the Rheumatology Clinic of GNA KAT and collaboration with specialized centers and multidisciplinary teams have shaped an approach that combines clinical experience with personalized and evidence-based care. He is certified by EULAR in the use and teaching of musculoskeletal ultrasound and has completed further training at the IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant’Ambrogio in Milan through a scholarship from the Hellenic Rheumatology Society.

Additionally, he actively participates in scientific groups and associations in the field of rheumatology and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Alifierakis Giannis is a Specialist Rheumatologist and maintains two clinics, one in Nea Smyrni (within the Top Meds multi-clinic) and one in Daphne (within the Alpha Prolipsis multi-clinic). He completed his medical studies at the "La Sapienza" University Medical School in Rome. He has experience as a trainee in rheumatology clinics in Germany, at the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet in Herne, a teaching center of Bochum University, as well as at the rheumatology clinic of Immanuel Krankenhaus, a teaching center of the Charité Medical School in Berlin. The final part of his training took place at the rheumatology clinic of the Athens hospital "Georgios Gennimatas," and in 2024 he obtained his specialty title. Previously, he served as a trainee in internal medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Chania "Agios Georgios." He is currently attending the postgraduate program "Leadership, Innovation and Value Policies in Health" at the University of West Attica.

Minopoulos Konstantinos is a Rheumatologist and operates a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He is the Head of the Rheumatology Department at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. The physician has extensive experience in osteoporosis and in medical procedures such as intra-articular injections.

Goules Dimitris is an Orthopedic Pathologist - Rheumatologist and maintains private practices in Psychiko, Gyzi, Chalandri, and Ampelokipi. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also specialized in Pathology. He completed his doctoral dissertation at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (USA). He began his specialization in Rheumatology in London. There, he had the opportunity to participate in J. Cyriax's team for the consolidation and dissemination of Orthopedic Pathology and to engage in the biomechanical pathophysiology of the spinal column, the scientific foundation of osteopathy (manipulation), and injection therapy of the joints and spine. He served for five years as Director of the Rheumatology Department at NIEE and currently serves as a scientific collaborator at the University of Athens. He founded the "Low Back Pain and Spinal Column Clinic" at the University of Athens, which he transferred to the private sector under the name "Institute of Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, and Spinal Column," where he focuses on the conservative non-surgical treatment of spinal diseases, the publication of related articles, and the organization of seminars. He is among the first scientists to have internationally documented that conservative treatment can reduce or eliminate the size of intervertebral disc herniation and that paretic sciatica caused by discopathy is no longer an absolute indication for surgery, but can be managed equally well or better conservatively.

Dr. Mpantentzki Xousein is a Rheumatologist with a private practice at Micro Lab center in Kallithea. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and subsequently obtained an additional Rheumatology degree from the University of Bochum in Germany. He specialized in Rheumatology at the Rheumatology Hospital in Herne, Germany. Finally, he served as an Assistant Consultant B at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," managing a wide range of cases and gaining extensive experience in his field.

Sapountzakis Antonios is a Rheumatologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Smyrni since 2004. He graduated from the University of Padua in Italy and specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the General Hospital of Samos. The doctor has extensive experience in osteoporosis, systemic autoimmune diseases, joint and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as connective tissue diseases. His practice offers a wide range of services, always with a patient-centered approach.

Iliadou Kornilia is a Rheumatologist, Director of the Rheumatology Department at the Euroclinic Athens, and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed her specialty training in Rheumatology. Specifically, her training began at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the New Ionia Hospital "Agia Olga" and continued at the Rheumatology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where she trained for 4 years. Subsequently, she pursued further training at the Laboratory for Research of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Bone Metabolism of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as at the Pathophysiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Additionally, she collaborated with Metropolitan Hospital and the "Athinaion" Clinic, and for several years worked as a Rheumatologist at IKA, in the local unit of Neos Kosmos. Furthermore, she has 72 publications and presentations, as well as 104 conference participations in the last 10 years. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society & the Professional Association of Rheumatologists of Greece, the Bone Metabolism Society, and the Spine Society.

Tryfonidi - Zaxari Amalia is a Rheumatology Specialist maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, while also serving as a Scientific Collaborator at Metropolitan General (General Clinic of Cholargos). She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has experience in ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections (hyaluronic acid - corticosteroids - collagen) and is specialized in paraspinal injections for spinal conditions (low back pain - sciatica - thoracic pain - neck pain). In her private practice, she manages a wide range of conditions such as osteoporosis, knee osteoarthritis, tendinitis, low back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, among others, providing comprehensive treatment. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Karagiannidis Grigorios is a Specialist Rheumatologist with a private practice in the Vyronas area. He is a Scientific Associate of the Athens Medical Group - Palaio Faliro Clinic and the Central Clinic of Athens in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has conducted research as a fellow at Immunology Research Centers in Geneva and Basel, Switzerland. Both in his private practice and clinics, the doctor treats diseases across the entire spectrum of rheumatology, with his primary focus on seropositive and seronegative arthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatic syndromes of regional pain. He has extensive experience in aspirations and injections. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad with multiple publications and is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Immunology Society.

Tseronis Dimitrios is a Specialist Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri, while also serving as a Scientific Collaborator at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," in the Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology department, participating in the implementation of research protocols. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an Academic Fellow of the same institution. He completed his specialization in rheumatology at the Athens General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" and has served as an instructor in the postgraduate program "Rheumatology - Musculoskeletal Health" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, Dr. Tseronis has numerous participations as a speaker at conferences and seminars and is actively involved in research protocols and clinical studies.