Cardiologists near Nea Ionia

Gerontis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist - Arrhythmologist - Interventional Electrophysiologist and sees patients at the Cardiology Rhythm Center in Marousi (within the IASO General Clinic) and at his private practice in Chalkida. He is the Director of the Third Cardiology Clinic and the Cardiology Rhythm Center at the IASO General Clinic. He also holds the position of Honorary Director of Cardiology - Electrophysiology at the Bristol Heart Institute, where he performs invasive procedures.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his studies, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed his specialty in Cardiology (CCT) with a specialization in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Wessex Deanery (with National Training Number - WES734 (Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dorset University Hospitals). After completing his specialization in Cardiology, he completed a Post-CCT Fellowship in Interventional Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the internationally renowned Bristol Heart Institute, where he performed a large number of procedures and further specialized in the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter), as well as ventricular arrhythmias, including epicardial ablation. He specializes in the implantation of cardiac devices (pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers/defibrillators, and subcutaneous defibrillators). He has also been trained in the removal of cardiac devices. Dimitrios Gerontitis is an Accredited Specialist in the Interventional Treatment of Arrhythmias (Interventional Electrophysiology - ECES and Cardiac Devices - ECDS) by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). He has also been certified by the British Society of Echocardiography in Transthoracic Echocardiography and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP). In addition to his clinical activities, he has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has organized training sessions for cardiology residents and was responsible for organizing "EP traces" at Wessex Deanery. He has completed the post-graduate module "Teaching and Learning in Medical Education" at University College London. He has participated in clinical studies and has publications in prestigious international scientific journals in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology. In his clinics, with his comprehensive scientific training and extensive practical experience, he provides high-quality medical care to his patients.

Kapelakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist and Consultant of the Cardiac Ultrasound Department at Hygeia Hospital and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy "Alma Mater Studiorum". He completed the general cardiology training as a resident with a two-year internship in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," in the 1st Department of Internal Medicine, and specialized in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" (four-year specialty training in Cardiology). He has specialized in Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography) at the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1st University Cardiology Clinic - General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration"). Finally, he has worked as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist at the Mykonos Health Center and as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio".

Η Τζίφα Αφροδίτη MD (Res), PhD, MRCP, FRCPCH είναι Παιδοκαρδιολόγος και Καρδιολόγος Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων. Tελεί Διευθύντρια της Κλινικής Παιδοκαρδιολογίας και Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", Oμίλου Υγεία, καθώς και Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer στο Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College Λονδίνου. Σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια μετέβη στην Αγγλία το 1996, όπου ειδικεύτηκε στην Παιδιατρική και αργότερα στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών σε παιδιά και ενήλικες, τόσο στην Αγγλία, όσο και στην Βοστώνη, όπου έλαβε εκπαίδευση στις εφαρμογές της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας στην εμβρυική ζωή. Έχει εργαστεί σε όλους τους τομείς που άπτονται της φροντίδας των παιδιατρικών και ενηλίκων ασθενών με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια, συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της μονάδας εντατικής θεραπείας και της περιεγχειρητικής φροντίδας νεογνών, βρεφών παιδιών και ενηλίκων με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια με εμπειρία άνω των 22 ετών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην περιεγχειρητική απεικόνιση με διοισοφάγεια και επικαρδιακή υπερηχογραφία και έχει συνολικά πραγματοποιήσει πάνω από 25.000 διαθωρακικά υπερηχογραφήματα και 2500 καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε παιδιά και ενήλικες. Η κ. Τζίφα έχει εκπαιδευτεί επιπλέον στη μαγνητική τομογραφία καρδιάς για συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και πραγματοποιεί υβριδικούς καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε συνδυασμό με μαγνητική τομογραφία. Το Δεκέμβριο του 2009 ηγήθηκε ενός ερευνητικού προγράμματος που οδήγησε στον πρώτο παγκοσμίως επεμβατικό καθετηριασμό αμιγώς υπό μαγνητική τομογραφία. Επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2010 και εκτός του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης των Νοσοκομείων "Υγεία" και "Λητώ". Έχει διατελέσει ειδική Γραμματέας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Παιδιατρικής Καρδιολογίας, καθώς και Πρόεδρος της Ομάδας Εργασίας Πνευμονικής Υπέρτασης, Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Βαλβιδοπαθειών της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας. Εξελέγη πρόσφατα ως αντιπρόσωπος της Ελλάδας στην Ευρωπαϊκή Παιδοκαρδιολογική Εταιρεία. Έχει πλούσιο συγγραφικό και ερευνητικό έργο, ενώ έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και ενασχόληση σχετικά με την εκπαίδευση νέων συναδέλφων. Η συνεργασία της με το Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College προσβλέπει στη διατήρηση και ενίσχυση των ερευνητικών και εκπαιδευτικών ενδιαφερόντων της. Τα μελλοντικά της σχέδια εστιάζονται στην κλινική έρευνα στα πεδία της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας και απεικόνισης καθώς και την διεπιστημονική συνεργασία σε ειδικά θέματα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Koutras Ioannis is a Cardiologist who maintains a private clinic in Kypseli. He is a graduate of the Medical School and has previously worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the Medical Palaiou Falirou - Athens Medical Group. The physician is a member of the Hellenic Society of Lipidology and the Athens Medical Association. In his clinic, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the needs of each patient.

Tsaggaris Adamantios is an Interventional Cardiologist, maintains a private practice in Marousi, and serves as a Cardiologist Consultant at the Red Cross (Korgialeneio - Benakeio EES). He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Pathology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the USA. He specialized in Cardiology at the University of Minnesota in the USA. He completed subspecialty training in interventional cardiology and structural cardiology (TAVI, MitraClip, Watchman) at the University of Minnesota in the USA (worked at VA MPLS, Fairview Hospital, Southdale Hospital). He is a Diplomate of the American College of Cardiology. He has been awarded, following examinations, the American Subspecialty Certificates in Cardiology (ABIM-Cardiology) and Interventional Cardiology (ABIM-Interventional Cardiology). He is board certified in echocardiography (National Board of Echocardiography). He has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, American, and European conferences. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology as well as the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of cardiology and specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases (interventional and structural cardiology).

Dr. Ilektra Moulianitaki, MD, is a specialist Cardiologist who maintains a practice within the diagnostic center and polyclinic Polygeia in Marousi, being a member of its medical team.

She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She specialized in Cardiology at G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas". Her determination for continuous development and provision of modern, quality care led her to receive a scholarship in the latest imaging techniques at G.N.A "Red Cross". She obtained state certification following further specialization in the same field at G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas". She demonstrates significant educational and research activity, with active participation in numerous conferences.

Guided by her deep belief in medicine that combines scientific knowledge with human interaction, her goal is for every patient to feel comfortable, to be heard, and to actively participate in the care of their health. With a friendly and approachable manner, she supports the patient at every step—from diagnosis to treatment—with responsibility, honesty, and respect.

Her practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for conducting stress echo, cardiac strain, cardiac triplex, aortic arch and ascending aorta imaging, electrocardiogram, rhythm Holter monitoring, and blood pressure Holter monitoring. The doctor undertakes the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, Valvular Heart Diseases, Arrhythmias) and the regulation of cardiovascular risk factors.

She participates in the "Prolavo" program for the prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases of the Ministry of Health.

Tsartsalis Dimitris - Id Polyiatreio Kardiakaiaggeia is a Cardiologist MD, MSc, PhD, specialized in Echocardiography, Stress Echo (Dynamic Echocardiography), and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). He maintains a private practice in Chalandri and holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At the same university, he earned his medical degree as well as a postgraduate degree in Medical Biology. His specialty in Cardiology was completed at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio," where he gained valuable clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases, acute coronary syndromes, echocardiography, as well as care for patients with heart failure and arrhythmias. During his professional career, he served as Deputy Director of the Echocardiography Unit at Linköping University Hospital in Sweden and also worked as Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokratio." He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society (HCS) and a distinguished Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). He is a scientific collaborator of the 1st University Cardiology Clinic and an instructor for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Kyriakakis Nikolaos is a Specialist Cardiologist with clinics located in Ano Liosia and Ilion. He specialized at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the "Red Cross" Hospital. The cardiology clinic performs cardiac and aortic arch triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), rhythm and blood pressure holter monitoring. He also conducts examinations related to arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular diseases, coronary artery disease, hereditary heart conditions, and hypertension. Additionally, he undertakes pre-school, pre-athletic, and preoperative evaluations. His objective is the prevention, diagnosis, and modern management of cardiovascular diseases, as well as informing patients about new treatments, both interventional (TAVI, MITRAL CLIP, ABLATION) and conservative (new anticoagulants, novel medications for coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias). As part of his continuous professional development, the physician has participated in studies and conferences both in Greece and abroad and is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

Kontos Vasileios MD, MSc is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Psychiko. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a postgraduate degree in Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics from the same university. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Serres, in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, and received certification in transthoracic echocardiography - cardiac triplex from the European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging. Additionally, he has been trained in Advanced Life Support. Alongside his private practice, he collaborates with SOS doctors, having managed over 1000 emergency cases. Finally, he has been a Silver member of the European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Aggelopoulou Elena is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of Sapienza University of Rome. After completing her studies and serving her mandatory rural service at the Regional Clinic of Mesino, Corinthia, she specialized in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". Subsequently, she specialized in Intensive Care at the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas", and also attended the training program in Advanced Echocardiography techniques at the 251st Air Force General Hospital. She served as scientific head of the Cardiology Department and Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Clinic "Peiraiki Therapeftirio - Merimna Zois". She then worked as an NHS Physician at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi", from which she resigned with the rank of Director of Cardiology at the NHS in 2022. At G.O.N.K. "Agioi Anargyroi," she was responsible for the Cardio-Oncology clinic. In the context of her continuous education, she has participated in numerous national and international conferences, in many of them as a speaker and commentator, and she has presentations in Greek and international congresses as well as publications. Additionally, she has contributed to writing medical books. Currently, she is a collaborator at Hygeia Hospital. In her private practice, she manages cases across the entire spectrum of Cardiology, equipped with modern tools for procedures such as cardiac ultrasound (triplex), electrocardiogram, Holter rhythm and blood pressure monitoring, Stress Echo, and provides personalized services for the diagnosis and treatment of all cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, arrhythmias, tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Finally, she has extensive experience in the field of Cardio-Oncology.

Triantafyllis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Nea Psychiko. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina with further training in Echocardiography (stress echo, transesophageal studies, three-dimensional imaging) from the Hippocrates Hospital of Athens and the Educational Program of the International Academy of Medical Ultrasound in Berlin. In addition to his private practice, he is a Scientific Associate - Cardiologist at DTHKA "Hygeia" and head of the Stress Echo Department at the Central Athens Clinic. He has also collaborated with the Euroclinic of Athens, where he gained significant experience in performing stress echo and transesophageal echocardiographic studies. At his cardiology clinic and laboratory, he offers comprehensive and specialized cardiological examinations covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Iliopoulos Nikolaos is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Chalandri since 2013. He holds a doctoral degree from the Institute of Physiology at the Medical School of Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany, and graduated from the Medical School of the same university. He completed his specialty training in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of Kerckhoff Klinik Hospital in Germany and at the 251 Air Force General Hospital, specializing in Interventional Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Furthermore, he has extensive professional experience, having served as the Scientific Head of the Cardiology Department at the IASIS Polyclinic, Scientific Collaborator at Klinikum Gifhorn and Krankenhaus Prignitz Hospitals in Germany, and as a member of the Cardiological Medical Team of SOS "Home Hospitalization." Concurrently, he is skilled in transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, exercise stress testing, coronary angiographies, and coronary and carotid angioplasties. Finally, he speaks fluent English and German, has satisfactory proficiency in Spanish, and possesses basic knowledge of Russian.

Andreas Tassopoulos is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the University of Athens with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Concurrently, he serves as the Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, he began his specialization at the General Hospital of Chalkida, which he completed at the Korgialeneio - Benakeio N.E.E.S. Moreover, he was a Fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society for training in advanced echocardiographic techniques at the latter institution. He possesses clinical experience as well as research expertise, having participated in multicenter scientific studies and registries. Additionally, he has served as an instructor in cardiopulmonary resuscitation seminars and as a speaker at conferences. He has also held the position of Cardiological Clinic Supervisor at Iaso Hospital and worked as a scientific collaborator at the Euroclinic of Athens. Finally, his scientific contributions are reflected in both his doctoral dissertation and his publications in international journals.

Souxlaki Stella is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Cardiology. She has extensive experience in her field, working in her private practice in Ilion, as well as previously serving as a medical examiner at IKA Petroupoli and as a cardiologist at Doctors SOS. To obtain her specialty, she trained at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming," the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon," and the First Cardiac Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." To date, she actively participates in conferences in Greece and abroad, aiming for excellent training and continuous updates on the latest developments in Cardiology.

Drasvestas Dimitris, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist with private practices in Athens and Pallini. A graduate of the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy, he specialized at the 2nd Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and obtained his Cardiology specialty title in 2014. He has specialized in Interventional Electrophysiology in the United Kingdom (Dorset Heart Centre - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK) under a scholarship from the Hellenic Cardiological Society. Additionally, he holds European certifications in Interventional Electrophysiology level 1 (ECDS level 1) and level 2 (ECES level 2). Currently, he serves as Deputy Director of the Cardiology Clinic at the Mitera Hospital of the Hygeia Group. In his private practices, he provides high-level services in all areas of cardiology, with particular emphasis on arrhythmias. He has extensive experience in the modern interventional management of arrhythmias (supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmia ablation) and in the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Furthermore, he was a member of the European Electrophysiology Certification Examination Committee from 2020 to 2022 and is an International Official Proctor (trainer) for healthcare professionals in the field of Electrophysiology using intracardiac echocardiography (Intracardiac Echocardiography – ICE). Finally, Drasvestas has a significant research portfolio with publications in international medical journals and presentations as a speaker at Greek and international medical conferences.

Dr. Zapantiotis Dimitrios is a Military Physician and Specialist Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Petroupoli and simultaneously serves as a Consultant in the Cardiology Department of the 251 Air Force General Hospital. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military School of Officers of Corps (SSAS). He specialized at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." He has attended and completed numerous seminars including Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and the School of Aviation Medicine. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences and has presented several communications at both national and international congresses.

Dr. Sofia Alataki is a Cardiologist with a private practice in N. Psychiko. Concurrently, she works as a Cardiologist Consultant at Metropolitan General, providing personalized and comprehensive care with an emphasis on prevention, early diagnosis, and modern monitoring of patients with cardiovascular issues. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with extensive experience in Greece and Germany. She completed her specialty in General Pathology and Cardiology at Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany. During her professional career abroad, she gained extensive experience in managing acute and chronic cardiological cases. She also worked in the Infarction Unit and the Hemodynamic Laboratory, where she specialized in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes and interventional cardiology. Additionally, her work in the cardiothoracic surgery department contributed to her experience in the preoperative and postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients. She specializes in modern echocardiography techniques (transthoracic and transesophageal) and in pacemaker and defibrillator programming. Finally, she completed her doctoral thesis at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau on the topic "Comparison of valve durability and outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and less than high-risk for surgery."

Theodoros Xeimonas is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the University of Ioannina, with a dissertation titled "Cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome," awarded with distinction, and a Medical Degree from the University of Patras, where he graduated with the highest honors among his peers. Dr. Xeimonas has specialized in echocardiography as well as clinical and preventive cardiology, training he acquired at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution. He possesses extensive professional experience in his field, serving as an external collaborator for the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and Biomedical S.A. since 2015, while also acting as the scientific director at Viotypo S.A. since 2016. Furthermore, he has contributed to six research studies on cardiovascular diseases published in peer-reviewed journals. The practice offers comprehensive services including cardiac and aortic triplex, electrocardiogram, rhythm holter monitoring, blood pressure holter monitoring, EOPYY prescription issuance, certificates and attestations, pre-athletic screening and health cards, as well as home visits.