Cardiologists

Dr. Papadimitriou Fotios is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Moschato since 2000. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is also a graduate of the same institution. He serves as an Associate Physician at the Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic of the "Hygeia" Hospital and has previously worked as a Cardiologist in the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". Furthermore, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the Hellenic Hypertension Society and is fluent in English.

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

Dr. Tzanis Georgios MD, PhD, FESC is an Interventional Cardiologist and the Director of the 4th Cardiology Clinic at Metropolitan General. He specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases and maintains a private practice in Dafni. He holds a doctorate and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he also teaches in the postgraduate program "Exercise, Ergospirrometry, and Rehabilitation." He obtained his Cardiology specialty from the "Laiko" University Hospital of Athens. He specialized in interventional cardiology at the "San Raffaele" hospital in Milan, which is among the most renowned centers in Europe and one of the most distinguished worldwide in the field of interventional cardiology. Recently, he was honored with the prestigious title of Cardiologist Representative at the European Society of Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology sector - EAPCI Young Ambassador). He has been awarded major scholarships from highly respected scientific societies in Greece and Europe, including the Hellenic College of Cardiology for postdoctoral research in diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, and from the Hellenic Cardiological Society for further training in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. From the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), he received a scholarship in 2017 for specialization in the management of complex coronary artery disease at a world-renowned center. He has published more than 170 scientific papers in highly reputable international scientific journals and has presented at international conferences. Specifically, 70 of his scientific studies have been published in peer-reviewed international journals. Finally, he serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and has participated as a speaker at numerous international and Greek conferences.

Sokratis Sidiropoulos is a specialized cardiologist with extensive experience and excellent training in the field of cardiology. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he acquired the fundamental knowledge and skills for medical practice. After graduation, he completed his cardiology specialization at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou," one of the most recognized healthcare institutions in the country, where he gained valuable experience and knowledge in clinical conditions and modern diagnostic methods. Sokratis Sidiropoulos manages cases concerning the entirety of cardiology, with particular emphasis on coronary artery disease. Furthermore, he provides specialized diagnostic services, such as cardiac ultrasound (triplex heart scan) for the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac diseases, as well as cardiac rhythm monitoring through the Holter monitoring procedure. Preventive screening for cardiovascular diseases is also part of his practice, encouraging his patients to maintain a healthy cardiovascular state. He maintains a private clinic at 173 Grigoriou Lambraki Street in Toumba and collaborates with the General Clinic, offering additional opportunities for comprehensive patient care.

Cardiologist Mparmpagiannis Dimitrios is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He began his cardiology specialization at the Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen in Oberhausen, Germany, and completed it at G.N.P. Tzaneio. During his specialization, he demonstrated a particular interest in echocardiography, in which he specialized. After successfully passing examinations, he obtained certification from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE Certification) and Adult Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE Certification). Concurrently, he earned the European Diploma in Cardiology (Exams in General Cardiology) from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). After obtaining his cardiology specialty, he was selected as a fellow by the Hellenic Cardiological Society for further training in advanced echocardiographic techniques (stress echo, transoesophageal echocardiography, Strain, 3D Echo), which he is undertaking at the Echocardiography Training Center of G.N.P. Tzaneio, "D. Beldekos." Currently, he practices cardiology in his private clinic in Nikaia, while simultaneously serving as a fellow at the Tzaneio Echocardiography Training Center, providing medical services and conducting research across all its departments.

Mixalakeas Xristos is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in echocardiography and clinical cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his cardiology specialization at the “Red Cross” Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens “Attikon.” He is a Scientific Associate at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Attikon" and concurrently collaborates with the hospitals "Euroclinic," "Bioclinic," "Hygeia," and "Mitera." He actively participates in seminars and scientific conferences, having attended more than 45 medical conferences in Greece and abroad, over 40 training seminars, with 10 published papers in Greek and international journals, and 36 presentations at international and Greek conferences and seminars. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Lipidology, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Disease.

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.

Vogiatzis Stauros is a Cardiologist who maintains private practices in Ilisia and Argyroupoli, while also serving as the lead cardiologist of the Medical Network. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with advanced training in Interventional Cardiology at the University Hospital of Barcelona. He obtained his specialization in Pathology at the Pathology Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and his specialization in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens and the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens. He has numerous participations in Greek and international conferences, as well as significant research and educational contributions, and he has been awarded the 1st prize at the 3rd Cardiology Conference of Central Greece. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

Mparmperis Dimitrios is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. He holds a postgraduate degree in Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFT). In addition to his private practice, he is a Scientific Collaborator at Bioclinic and Euroclinic in Athens as well as the Scientific Director of the Cardiology Department in ALPHABANK's polyclinics. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

Ο κ. Χλαπουτάκης Γεώργιος είναι Ειδικός Καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι. Ασχολείται με την κλινική καρδιολογία και είναι πιστοποιημένος από το υπουργείο υγείας για υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τον Αύγουστο του 2022, μετά από έντεκα χρόνια επιτυχημένης πορείας ως ιδιώτης καρδιολόγος, ανακαίνισε πλήρως το ιατρείο του με μηχανήματα state of the art στην καρδιαγγειακή απεικόνιση. Έχει τεράστια εμπειρία στην κλινική καρδιολογία, μιας και ειδικεύτηκε στη χώρα μας σε νοσοκομεία αιχμής, εξετάζοντας μεγάλο όγκο ασθενών καθημερινά. Παρακολουθεί στενά τις εξελίξεις στο χώρο της καρδιολογίας, τόσο συμμετέχοντας σε συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, αλλά και μέσα από συνδρομητικές βάσεις δεδομένων έτσι, ώστε να κατέχει τη σύγχρονη γνώση. Συνεργάζεται με κορυφαίους συναδέλφους σε δημόσια και ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία, σε περίπτωση που ο ασθενής του χρήζει δευτεροβάθμιας ή τριτοβάθμιας αντιμετώπισης. Ως αθλητής ο ίδιος (συμμετείχε επί σειρά ετών σε ανταγωνιστική ποδηλασία μεγάλων αποστάσεων -7 σπαρτακειάδες και πολυάριθμους αγώνες) είναι δικτυωμένος και δέχεται στο ιατρείο του αθλητές υψηλών επιδόσεων όλων των ηλικιών. Έτσι μπορεί να δώσει χρήσιμες συμβουλές σε όλο το φάσμα των αθλούμενων, από τους αρχάριους, μέχρι και όσους ασχολούνται με τον πρωταθλητισμό. Η μεγάλη του εμπειρία εξασφαλίζει την ασφάλεια στην άθληση, προστατεύοντας από την μία πλευρά τον αθλούμενο από προβλήματα υγείας, αλλά και αποφεύγοντας την αναίτια διακοπή της άσκησης. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του ιατρείου υπέρτασης του νοσοκομείου Αθηνών “Ιπποκράτειο”και συνεργάζεται με μεγάλα ιδιωτικά Νοσηλευτικά ιδρύματα, όπως το ΥΓΕΙΑ και το Ιατρικό Αμαρουσίου. Ακόμα διαθέτει πιστοποίηση από το Υπουργείο Υγείας για την υπερηχογραφική εκτίμηση της καρδιακής λειτουργίας. Τέλος είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας και του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου Καρδιολογίας. Έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε Ελληνικά και ξένα περιοδικά, καθώς έχει λάβει μέρος σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές μελέτες.

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.

Dr. Mendrinos Dimitrios, MD, is a Cardiologist maintaining a private practice in Agios Stefanos, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Liège in Belgium and holds a postgraduate degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Intensive Care Units. He specialized in Cardiology at the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and worked as an Internist at Maria-Hilf Hospital in Krefeld, Germany. He possesses extensive clinical experience and training in a broad range of Cardiology, including the diagnosis and treatment (both interventional and non-interventional) of coronary artery disease, valvular heart diseases, arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiomyopathy in pregnancy, and sports cardiology. His articles have been published in reputable international medical journals, and he has participated as a speaker and delegate at Greek and international conferences. He also has significant research experience in collaboration with the First University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology.

Sakellariou Theodoros is a Cardiologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi and Voula. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of all cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, arrhythmias, tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. He provides specialized examinations such as electrocardiogram, real-time cardiac rhythm monitoring, cardiac triplex, and Holter monitoring. He has worked at the Cardiology Departments of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the Athens Medical Center, the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens, and the General Hospital "Sismanogleio." To date, he remains an external scientific collaborator of the Cardiology Clinic at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and collaborates with cardiology departments of several other public and private healthcare facilities. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the European Society of Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease, and the European Society of Heart Failure.

Koumelli Areti is a Military Physician and Specialist Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. She completed her specialization at the First University Cardiology Clinic of the "Hippocrateion" General Hospital of Athens. She holds the position of Consultant Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the 251st General Air Force Hospital. She is a PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds the European Diploma of Cardiology (ESC European Diploma of Cardiology). As part of her ongoing professional development, Dr. Koumelli regularly attends and participates as an invited speaker and commentator at numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad. Moreover, she has an extensive research portfolio and is the author of numerous papers and publications in international journals. Finally, she is a member of both the Hellenic and European Cardiology Societies.

Ο Λιακατσίδας Κωνσταντίνος είναι Καρδιολόγος - Αρρυθμιολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Χαλάνδρι, από το Μάρτιο 2023. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (2006). Έχει ειδικευθεί στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία (2014) και στην Καρδιολογία (2015) στη Σουηδία, ενώ από το 2014 έχει ασχοληθεί εκτενώς και εξειδικευθεί στην κλινική αρρυθμιολογία και διαχείριση εμφυτεύσιμων καρδιακών συσκευών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Γκέτεμποργκ στη Σουηδία. Στο πλαίσιο της καρδιολογικής ειδίκευσης, ασχολήθηκε επί πολλών ετών με επείγουσα καρδιολογία, διερεύνηση και αντιμετώπιση κοινών καρδιολογικών νοσημάτων όπως στεφανιαία νόσο, καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, μυοκαρδιοπάθειες, βαλβιδοπάθειες, κολπική μαρμαρυγή, κα, αλλά και πιο σπάνιες παθήσεις όπως συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και κληρονομικές αρρυθμιογενείς παθήσεις (ARVC, Brugada, LQTS, CPVT). Μετά από περισσότερα από 8 χρόνια κλινικής απασχόλησης με το αντικείμενο της εξειδίκευσής του, σε ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα καρδιολογικά κέντρα της Σκανδιναβίας και πληθώρα διεθνών σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών sessions, κατέχει άρτια γνώση και μεγάλη εμπειρία στην εμφύτευση και παρακολούθηση όλων των μοντέρνων συστημάτων βηματοδότησης και απινίδωσης, με >1100 εμφυτεύσεις και >2500 παρακολουθήσεις ασθενών με καρδιακές συσκευές. Συνεργάζεται με όλες τις μεγάλες εταιρείες βηματοδοτών/απινιδωτών, όπως Medtronic, Abbott, Boston scientific και Biotronik, ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένος και στην εμφύτευση βηματοδότη χωρίς ηλεκτρόδιο - Medtronic Micra (>15 εμφυτεύσεων), His-bundle pacing (>30 εμφυτεύσεων) καθώς και υποδόριου απινιδωτή - S-ICD Emblem Boston Scientific (>10 εμφυτεύσεις). Μετά τη μετοικεσία του στην Ελλάδα, το Σεπτέμβριο του 2022, έχει γίνει συνεργάτης της Δ' Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής Επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας του Metropolitan General, καθώς και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του βηματοδοτικού τμήματος του ΙΑΣΩ Θεσσαλίας και της Κεντρικής Κλινικής Αθηνών. Από το Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 συνεργάζεται και με την Α' Καρδιολογική του ΙΑΣΩ Γενική Κλινική (Μαρούσι). Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο αντιμετωπίζονται συνήθη καρδιολογικά νοσήματα και διενεργούνται οι περισσότερες εξετάσεις γενικής καρδιολογικής φύσεως, όπως ηλεκτροκαρδιογράφημα, triplex, Holter ρυθμού (εώς 7 ημέρες) και πίεσης (24 ωρών). Στα πλαίσια της εξειδίκευσής του διερευνούνται και αντιμετωπίζονται επίσης διαφόρων τύπων αρρυθμιολογικές παθήσεις και διενεργούνται πιο ειδικές πράξεις όπως έλεγχος και προγραμματισμός βηματοδοτών, loop recorders και απινιδωτών. Λοιποί έλεγχοι, όπως τεστ κοπώσεως, stress echo, σπινθηρογράφημα μυοκαρδίου, μαγνητική καρδιάς, κ.α. που απαιτούν ειδικό τεχνικό και ελεγχόμενο περιβάλλον και συνήθως χρησιμεύουν στη διερεύνηση αρρυθμιολογικών παθήσεων διενεργούνται στις προαναφερθείσες συνεργαζόμενες κλινικές, ή κατ' επιλογή του ασθενούς.

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

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.