Cardiologists in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Liakopoulos Nikolaos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and has specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou." Furthermore, he possesses seminar diplomas in the field of Prevention and Health Systems Management and is certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Health to perform cardiac ultrasounds. Alongside his private practice, he has been serving as a Cardiologist at the Rehabilitation Center "AROGI" since 2011. Drawing on extensive experience and knowledge in cardiology, he is qualified to diagnose and treat conditions such as arrhythmias, dizziness, blood pressure disorders and hypertension, tachycardia, and offers diagnostic examinations including cardiac and thoracic aorta Triplex, blood pressure Holter, rhythm Holter, and stress testing.

Military cardiologist Papanastasiou Xristos was admitted to the Military School of Officers Corps (S.S.A.S.) in 2006 and obtained his Medical Degree (MD) from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) in 2012, graduating with the grade "Very Good" (8.1).

In 2016, he completed his postgraduate studies in "Medical Research Methodology" at the Medical School of A.U.Th., achieving the grade "Excellent" (9.4). Subsequently, he specialized for two years in the Pathology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and for four years in the 1st University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital AHEPA.

In June 2025, he completed his doctoral thesis with the grade "Excellent with Distinction," on the topic: "The diagnostic and prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with heart failure."

He holds the European Diploma in Cardiology and the European Diploma in Echocardiography, following successful participation in pan-European examinations.

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Papanastasiou has collaborated in research with leading universities in Europe and the United States of America, publishing significant scientific articles in reputable international journals with a high impact factor, covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

Simultaneously, he has served as a reviewer for prestigious international scientific journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, American Heart Journal, Heart (official journal of the British Cardiovascular Society), and International Journal of Cardiology.

Parparas Konstantinos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in clinics in Germany. He has substantial experience, having worked as a Cardiologist Consultant in major German clinics. He specializes in interventional cardiology and has been performing angioplasties in coronary arteries since 2014 to the present (performing several thousand angioplasties, including many of high complexity, e.g., in left main coronary artery stenosis, Rotablation procedures), and since 2020, he has also been involved in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Dr. Klempetsanis Konstantinos, MD, MSc, is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, and simultaneously serves as an Associate at the Diavalkaniko Center in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in "Thrombosis - Antithrombotic Therapy." In 2000, he moved to Belgium, where he trained in Clinical Electrophysiology - Arrhythmology at O.L.V. Aalst Hospital in Belgium. He has been an instructor for the Pathology course at the Secondary Technical Vocational Nursing School of Kilkis at the General Hospital of Kilkis and has also taught courses in Nursing and Pathology at the IEK of Neapoli and Evosmos, Thessaloniki. Finally, he consistently participates in all conferences, symposiums, workshops, and training seminars related to his specialization, frequently as a speaker, maintaining comprehensive training and high-level expertise in his field.

Dr. Rovithis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki. He holds a license to perform cardiology specialty ultrasounds from the Ministry of Health (transthoracic cardiac triplex and advanced techniques: transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo, strain) and possesses European certification for adult transthoracic echocardiography (EACVI Certification). The doctor has significant professional experience, having worked at the University General Hospital of Larissa, the General Hospital of Kozani "Mamatsio," the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," as well as at the Diagnostic Center "Asklipios" in Evosmos and at the Euromedica Clinic - Blue Cross. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Ο Θεόφιλος Παναγιωτίδης είναι Καρδιολόγος - Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος, εξειδικευμένος στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία με πολυετή εμπειρία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Ο ιατρός σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης.

Υπηρέτησε ως αγροτικός ιατρός επί θητεία στο Περιφερειακό Ιατρείο Ποταμών στην Δράμα.

Ειδικεύτηκε στην Καρδιολογία στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο ΑΧΕΠΑ Θεσσαλονίκης και στη συνέχεια μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία στον Καναδά, στο διεθνούς φήμης Montreal Heart Institute, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία σε σύνθετες επεμβάσεις και καινοτόμες θεραπείες.

Είναι διπλωματούχος του Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada στον τομέα της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας ύστερα από εκπαίδευση τόσο στην διαδερμική αντιμετώπιση της στεφανιαίας νόσου (σύμπλοκες αγγειοπλαστικές) με χρήση νεότερων τεχνικών (Rotablation, Orbital atherectomy, Intravascular Lithotripsy) όσο και στη διαδερμική αντιμετώπιση βαλβιδοπαθειών (TAVI, MitraClip, TriClip) και συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών.

Διαθέτει την Ευρωπαϊκή Πιστοποίηση Καρδιολογίας (EECC) και έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία Ενηλίκων. 

Military physician Dimou Smaro is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through the nationwide entrance examinations as a student of the Military School of Corps Officers (S.S.A.S.). She obtained her Medical Degree (MD), simultaneously being appointed Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps). She specialized for a total of 2 years in the Pathology Department of the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki (424 GSNE) and for a total of 4 years in the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou, where she completed her specialization in Cardiology. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Pharmacology." She serves as Registrar of the Cardiology Department of the 424 GSNE Thessaloniki, holding the rank of Chief Physician, and since September 2018 she has been a scientific collaborator of the 1st Cardiology Department of the General University Hospital AHEPA. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society (HCS), the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), and she has numerous presentations at Greek and international cardiology conferences to her credit.

Skordas Axilleas MSc is a Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Peloponnese and holds a master's degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University in Patras. He has been trained in pediatric cardiology at G.N. AHEPA and has specialized in cardiology in Cardiology Clinics and Units such as the General Hospital Papageorgiou in Thessaloniki and the General Hospital of Chalkidiki, where he also received training in the management of emergency cases in cardiology patients. Additionally, having attended numerous conferences and seminars related to Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiology in Greece and abroad (including Cambridge University, NHS Foundation Trust), he remains continuously updated on developments and trends in his field.