Cardiologists

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.

Dr. Savvopoulou Gkolfo is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She graduated from the Medical School of Athens and obtained her cardiology specialty title from the University Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras. Concurrently, she participated in clinical studies and protocols conducted during her specialization. She consistently participates in Greek and international conferences with the aim of continuously updating her knowledge on current developments and the latest data and practices in the application of cardiology. She has served as a physician in public insurance funds with private contracts (OPAD-OAEE, etc.) and has participated for several years in committees for granting pensions and disability benefits. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, leveraging her scientific expertise and many years of experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

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.

Η Πενεσοπούλου Βασιλική είναι ειδική καρδιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Χαϊδάρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Ovidius University - Constanta. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Καρδιολογική Κλινική Ιπποκρατείου Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών . Συνεργάζεται με το διαγνωστικό κέντρο Κοσμοϊατρική σε τμήματα υπερηχοκαρδιογραφίας και πυρηνικής ιατρικής. Στο ιατρείο της αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που απαντώνται σε όλο το φάσμα της καρδιολογίας , ενώ αξίζει να σημειωθεί οτι εξειδικεύτηκε στην υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία, την πυρηνική καρδιολογία ( σπινθηρογραφηματα) και την κλινική καρδιολογία

Giannoulis Euaggelos is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a specialization in Cardiology from the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He works as a Consultant Cardiologist in the 2nd Cardiology Department at the Euroclinic of Athens. In his practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of cardiology, with a specialization in echocardiography as well as stress echocardiography.

Papadimitriou Prokopis is a Cardiologist and maintains his medical practice in Ampelokipoi. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he obtained his degree in 2004. Subsequently, he earned a Master's Diploma in "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" from the same university during the period 2010–2012. He also holds certification in Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), obtained in 2019 and renewed in 2025, as well as certification in Transesophageal Echocardiography from the same scientific society in 2020. His professional experience includes completion of his specialty in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" during 2011–2016, followed by specialization in advanced echocardiographic techniques of cardiovascular imaging at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in the United Kingdom from 2018 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been working in the Department of Cardiac Ultrasound – Cardiovascular Imaging at the Athens Medical Center.

Η Δρ. Πολυτάρχου Καλή είναι Καρδιολόγος, Επιμελήτρια του Α΄ Καρδιολογικού τμήματος / Ηλεκτροφυσιολογίας και Βηματοδοτών του Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center, ενώ διατηρεί και ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Γλυφάδα. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με αντικείμενο τη δυναμική υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία (Stress Echo) και την καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια. Το 2018 έλαβε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της Καρδιολογίας και το Ευρωπαϊκό Δίπλωμα Καρδιολογίας (European Examination in General Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology). Έχει εργαστεί και ειδικευτεί επί 5 έτη στην Α΄ Καρδιολογική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ο Ευαγγελισμός", και απέκτησε επιπρόσθετη εμπειρία στη Παιδο - Καρδιολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία". Ακολούθως, εξειδικεύτηκε στις νεότερες τεχνικές υπερηχοκαρδιογραφίας, τη δυναμική υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία (Stress Echo) με φαρμακευτική κόπωση και κόπωση με ύπτιο ποδήλατο και τρισδιάστατο διοισοφάγειο υπερηχοκαρδιογράφημα, ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Εργαστηρίου Δυναμικής Υπερηχοκαρδιογραφίας της Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακής Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ιπποκράτειο". Εν συνεχεία, υπηρέτησε επί ένα έτος στο Ειδικό Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραία "Μεταξά", ως επιμελήτρια Καρδιολόγος, με ιδιαίτερη ενασχόληση την Καρδιο- Ογκολογία. Η κ. Πολυτάρχου έχει σημαντικό επιστημονικό και ερευνητικό έργο με πλήθος δημοσιευμένων επιστημονικών άρθρων σε έγκριτα διεθνή ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά με υψηλό συντελεστή απήχησης (impact factor), καθώς και σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια Καρδιολογίας. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια και σχολιάστρια σε διάφορα επιστημονικά συνέδρια και είναι συγγραφέας ελληνικών και ξενόγλωσσων βιβλίων καρδιολογίας. Είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής και της Ευρωπαϊκής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας, της Ομάδας Εργασίας Ηχωκαρδιολογίας και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και Πειραιώς. Είναι Καρδιολόγος εξειδικευμένη στην υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία, την καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια και μυοκαρδιοπάθειες, τις βαλβιδοπάθειες, την αρτηριακή υπέρταση, τη στεφανιαία νόσο και τις αρρυθμίες.

Dr. Tzerefos Stauros is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specializes in the management of emergency cases, as well as patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, pregnancy-related cardiopathies, and has extensive experience in echocardiography. His clinic offers 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (Holter), 24-48 hour rhythm Holter monitoring, heart and thoracic aorta triplex ultrasound, and issues health certificates and attestations. He completed his Cardiology specialization at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Regional Hospital of Tripoli and the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, he specialized in Intensive Care Medicine and holds certification in performing transthoracic echocardiography from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. He has also been trained in the latest techniques in echocardiography. He currently serves as Deputy Director at IASO Hospital and is affiliated with YGEIA and MITERA Hospitals. Until November 2020, he held the position of Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit at MITERA Hospital. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and, as part of his ongoing education and training, delivers lectures and publishes in Greek and international journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intensive Care Medicine, and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, the doctor holds contracts with the Armed Forces and the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Eukarpidis Euaggelos MD, MSc is a Specialist Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki since 2017. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in Medical Research from the same university. He trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the General Hospital of Xanthi, completed his Cardiology specialty at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou," and was a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Society. In his private clinic, located in a modern, tasteful, and welcoming space in the center of Kalamaria, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Georgiou Stylianos is a cardiologist and head of the cardiology department at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. He has maintained a private practice since 2016 in Agia Paraskevi, where he manages a wide range of cases using state-of-the-art equipment. He conducts home visits for vulnerable patients and performs comprehensive cardiological assessments with portable equipment (electrocardiogram - cardiac triplex - Holter monitor). He is specialized in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo - transesophageal), which can be performed at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. All Covid-19 safety protocols are strictly followed in the practice, and the area is continuously filtered and cleaned with Winx cleaning devices.

Konstantinos Traulos is a Cardiologist and maintains his private practice in the Gkyzi area. Among the services provided are: cardiac triplex, hypertension and cholesterol screening, and monitoring of patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions. Relevant certificates and attestations are also issued.

Mr. Kouremetis Mixalis is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Smyrni since 1991. He holds a degree and graduated with honors as a Doctor from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He has undergone further training for six months in Cardiac Ultrasound and for twenty months in Interventional Cardiology at the University Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of Clinical Cardiology (coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, heart failure). The practice offers: Heart and aortic triplex, stress testing, Holter monitoring of rhythm and blood pressure, pre-athletic screening for children and adults. He has participated in 21 studies presented at international and Greek conferences and journals, and has also delivered lectures at conferences and workshops in Greece and Europe. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic Hypertension Society, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Cardiologists. *The doctor is contracted with the "Prolavo" Doxiadis program*

Dr Gkonteva Maria is a Specialist Cardiologist - Military Physician with a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She completed a 2-year residency in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, followed by a 4-year cardiology specialty training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. She has been trained across the full spectrum of cardiology with extensive case experience, actively participating in complex cases of heart failure, transplants, valvular heart diseases, interventional techniques (coronary angiography, angioplasty, TAVI), and imaging techniques (echocardiography, cardiac MRI, scintigraphy). She is also a graduate of the Officers School of Nursing, where she served as a Nursing Officer in clinics at the 401 GMHA, gaining valuable experience in a multidisciplinary patient approach. Additionally, she graduated from the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the Department of Early Childhood Education and Educational Design of the School of Humanities at the University of the Aegean. Her diverse education and experience guide her in providing personalized care and solutions tailored to your needs. Currently, she is an Attending Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the 401 GMHA and is undergoing further training in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo, contrast echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Furthermore, she is a member of the Special Corps of Physicians of KEPA. She examines adults and children over 6 years old. Lastly, Dr. Gkonteva participates in the National Program for the prevention and management of cardiovascular risks.

Athanasiadis Ioannis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, completed his Cardiology specialization at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, and holds a certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Additionally, he specialized in Internal Medicine at the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Theia Pronia "Pammakaristos." Throughout his career, he has served as a Scientific Collaborator of the Cardiology Clinic at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection Clinic of the Cardiology Clinic at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. Finally, he regularly attends conferences to stay informed about the latest advancements in his field and has contributed to numerous poster presentations at conferences both in Greece and internationally.

Ioannis Kaggelidis is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Polichni. He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a postgraduate specialization at the University of Thessaly. He has experience and has worked as a Specialist Cardiologist in the First University Cardiology Clinic at AHEPA Hospital.

Kotilis Dimitrios is a Specialist Cardiologist, President, and CEO of the Diagnostic Polyclinic "Vioiassi" in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in the United States at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the Military Officers Corps Academy and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Kotilis is an Honorary Director of the General Staff of National Defense and has served as the Director General of Health Services of the Armed Forces. Additionally, he has been the Director General of Health Services at the Naval Hospital of Athens and Director of the Cardiology Clinic and Hemodynamics Laboratory of the Naval Hospital of Athens, as well as the Cardiology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete. With extensive experience, he approaches cases with responsibility and immediacy. His diagnostic center aims to provide high-quality primary healthcare services, combining highly trained medical and paramedical staff and modern technological equipment that maximally ensure the quality and reliability of diagnostic results.

Raikos S Nikolaos is a Cardiologist - Intensivist and operates a Private Practice in Koukaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He worked in the National Health System (NHS) as a Registrar in Cardiology Clinics and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) from 2003 to 2014. Additionally, since 2014, he has been the Scientific Director of the Cardiology Department at the "Iatropolis N.Smyrni" center. Furthermore, the physician has specialized in Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques (Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiography), as well as in Intensive Care. At his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases across the entire spectrum of Cardiology, including pediatric cases from 5 years old and above.

Ο ΤΣΑΚΙΡΗΣ ΛΕΩΝΙΔΑΣ MD είναι Κλινικός Καρδιολόγος στην Πυλαία, με πολυετή διεθνή εμπειρία στην Ιταλία, Γερμανία και την Ελβετία, εξειδικευμένος στις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων (ACHD), στη Γενετική Συμβουλευτική Μυοκαρδιοπαθειών και Αορτοπαθειών, στην Υπερηχοκαρδιογραφία και στην Αρτηριακή Υπέρταση.

Απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου του Τορίνου Ιταλίας, ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας και υπηρέτησε σε κορυφαία ευρωπαϊκά κέντρα:

Herzzentrum Lahr/Baden (Γερμανία): Ένα από τα πλέον καταξιωμένα καρδιολογικά και καρδιοχειρουργικά κέντρα της Γερμανίας. Εκεί υπηρέτησε ως Εκπαιδευτής Υπερηχοκαρδιογραφίας (DEGUM II) και Υπερτασιολόγος, αποκτώντας εκτενή εμπειρία στις μυοκαρδιοπαθειες, στην καρδιακή ανεπάρκεια, ηλεκτροφυσιολογικές επεμβάσεις, βαλβιδοπάθειες, μηχανικα συστηματα καρδιοαναπνευστικής υποστήριξης (ECMO, LVAD, Impella, Ecmella).

Universitätsklinikum Münster – Kardiologie III (Γερμανία): Πανεπιστημιακό Κέντρο Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Βαλβιδοπαθειών υπό τη διεύθυνση του Καθ. Helmut Baumgartner, διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένο στην ACHD και στις αορτοπαθείες. Εκεί εξειδικεύτηκε στη Γενετική Συμβουλευτική Μυοκαρδιοπαθειών και Αορτοπαθειών, καθώς και στην απεικόνιση ACHD με 3D/4D και διοισοφάγειο υπερηχογράφημα.

Spital Muri (Ελβετία): Εξειδίκευση στην Καρδιο-Ογκολογία και στον καρδιολογικό έλεγχο βαριατρικών ασθενών, στο πλαίσιο πολυεπιστημονικών προγραμμάτων καρδιομεταβολικής πρόληψης.

Είναι πιστοποιημένος Υπερτασιολόγος από τη Γερμανική Εταιρεία Υπέρτασης (DHL), εκπαιδευτής υπερήχων DEGUM II, πιστοποιημένος στην ACHD από τη Γερμανική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία (DGK), πιστοποιημένος στη Γενετική Συμβουλευτική από τη Γερμανική Εταιρεία Ανθρώπινης Γενετικής (DGfH), και μέλος των DEGUM και DEGIM.Υποψήφιος για τον τίτλο Heart Failure Specialist (DGK).

Ομιλεί τέσσερις γλώσσες (Ελληνικά, Γερμανικά, Ιταλικά, Αγγλικά), γεγονός που ενισχύει την επικοινωνία με διεθνείς ασθενείς και συνεργασίες.

Στο Καρδιολογικό Ιατρείο Πυλαίας, αξιοποιεί την ευρωπαϊκή του εμπειρία και τη σύγχρονη τεχνογνωσία για να προσφέρει προληπτική, διαγνωστική και θεραπευτική φροντίδα υψηλής ακρίβειας, με σεβασμό και προσωπική προσέγγιση.

Υπηρεσίες:* Υπερηχοκαρδιογράφημα καρδιάς (Triplex, Διοισοφάγειο, Stress-Echo)* Ηλεκτροκαρδιογράφημα (ΗΚΓ)* Holter ρυθμού & αρτηριακής πίεσης* Καρδιολογικός προληπτικός & προεγχειρητικός έλεγχος*Παρακολούθηση ACHD, Μυοκαρδιοπαθειών & Αορτοπαθειών* Καρδιολογική εκτίμηση σε Ογκολογικούς & Βαριατρικούς ασθενείς και Check-up για οικογένειες, επαγγελματίες & επιχειρήσεις

Είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας (ESC), της European Heart Failure Association, της Γερμανικης Εταιρειας Υπερηχογραφιας (DEGUM), της Γερμανικης Εταιριας Ειδικης Παθολογιας (DEGIM) και της Γερμανικης Καρδιολογικης Εταιριας (DGK).

Deligiannidis Aristeidis is a Specialist Cardiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School. In his professional career to date, he has served as a Specialist Cardiologist at the Bioiatriki Group, the General Clinic, and the Blue Cross in Thessaloniki, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki. Additionally, he specializes in Echocardiography, Clinical Cardiology, and Blood Pressure management.