Endocrinologists

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Dr. Grammatikou Sofia, MD, PhD, is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Chaidari. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation titled "Health Maintenance Intervention in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus." She is also a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Endocrinology at the Korgialenio-Benakeio General Hospital of Athens. Dr. Grammatikou manages cases across the entire spectrum of Endocrinology, with particular expertise in the management of gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She is specialized in monitoring diabetic patients using insulin pumps. The clinic is equipped with modern thyroid ultrasound technology. During a diabetic patient visit, a comprehensive clinical examination, neuropathy assessment, training on the use of injectable therapeutic treatments, and dietary guidance are provided. Finally, Dr. Grammatikou is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Diamantopoulos Aristeidis Aris is a graduate physician of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his professional license in 2015. He was a trainee in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia - Patision from 2016 to 2018, and from 2018 to 2023 he specialized in "Endocrinology – Diabetes – Metabolism" at the Endocrinology Department – Diabetes Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," which has also been certified as a National and European Reference Center for "Pituitary - Adrenal - Thyroid Cancer." Concurrently, since 2021, he has been pursuing a PhD at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As an endocrinologist – diabetologist, he has contributed to numerous publications in reputable Greek and international medical journals. He has also received awards at conferences, including the "Young ESE Investigator Award 2022" from the European Society of Endocrinology. In addition to clinical and research studies, he has participated in multiple conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting lectures, oral communications, and posters. In his private practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, with the primary concern being the benefit of the patient.

Kleio Xantziara is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Goudi. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the same institution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology with a full scholarship from Harvard University. She is affiliated with the "Hygeia" and "Mitera" Hospitals. She specialized in Endocrinology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, as well as in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has participated as a researcher in primary research on brain tumors, specifically apoptosis and clonality analysis, in the Neurosurgery Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Finally, she has numerous scientific publications and is a member of various associations and scientific societies in Greece and abroad.

Tsiavos Vaios is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens, specialized in adrenal gland disorders, and possesses extensive professional experience. During his studies at the Medical School of Athens, he collaborated with Professor I. S. Papadopoulos, Professor of Pharmacology. He has been involved in initiatives aimed at raising awareness and educating the public on issues affecting individuals with special needs, including the creation of presentations, exhibitions, lectures, and talks. The doctor contributed to the documentation and classification of adverse drug reactions in the compilation of the EOF (National Organization for Medicines) drug guide and worked with the Lions organization on the design of a promotional leaflet focused on driving safety. He completed his rural service in Grevena, where he trained and was on call in the surgical department. In 2003, he collaborated with Glaxo Wellcome on the design of advertising materials for a pharmaceutical product. He was a pathology resident at the 2nd Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital "Agia Olga." He completed the main part of his specialty training at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating actively in the clinic’s educational program with regular attendance at conferences. Gennimatas Hospital offers the most comprehensive endocrinology training covering the entire adult spectrum and also serves as the reference hospital in Greece for adrenal gland disorders. In his private practice, he manages conditions across the full range of endocrinology and provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Dr. Kiortsis Dimitrios, Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, is a Professor at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He maintains private clinics in Athens and Ioannina. He specialized in Paris at the university hospitals Pitie-Salpetriere, Saint Louis, Hotel Dieu, Trousseau, and Cochin. He holds a three-year diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (DU Paris V). He earned his PhD through collaboration between the Universities of Paris (Paris VI) and Athens. He has 35 years of experience across the full spectrum of endocrinological disorders, with particular expertise in obesity and metabolic diseases. He is a European-certified specialist and trainer of new physicians in obesity (European Scope). He has served as President of the Hellenic Medical Society for Obesity and is currently President of the Hellenic Society of Metabolism, Nutrition, and Well-being. His original research work includes over 200 publications in international journals, and he has authored numerous chapters in international and Greek books. His work has received multiple awards. He continues his research in collaboration with leading institutions in Europe and the USA. His clinic offers a fully personalized approach to all endocrinological disorders, with an emphasis on the contemporary therapeutic management of metabolic diseases and obesity. Combining academic research with extensive clinical experience, his goal is to improve patient quality of life through scientifically substantiated knowledge.

Kourkouti Chrysoula is an endocrinologist and runs her private practice in Markopoulo. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed further training in the Pituitary Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the UK. During her residency, she served at Lamia General Hospital and Agia Sofia General Hospital, and has also worked at the Health Center of Markopoulo and AEMY Kera-tea. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases within her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Tsekouras Athanasios is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private practice in Patras. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Patras, holding a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and a postgraduate degree in Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Specialties also from the University of Patras. He specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of the University General Hospital of Patras. Numerous academic works of his have been published in the proceedings of International and Greek Conferences, as well as in International journals, and he has received 2 awards for related research he has conducted. Additionally, as part of his continuous professional development, he attends seminars related to Endocrinology to remain updated on advancements in his field. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Patras, the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, the European Endocrinological Society, and the American Endocrinological Society.

Palimeri Sotiria MD, PhD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her Endocrinology specialization at the Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolism Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During her training, she participated in specialized clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, the Osteoporosis clinic, and the Obesity clinic, as well as voluntarily in specialized education groups for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Additionally, she has served as a paid collaborator in an international study group on weekly growth hormone administration in adults, as well as in a European study group on adrenal neoplastic lesions. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, customized to the needs of each patient.

Kintiraki Euaggelia MSc, PhD is an Endocrinologist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the Reproduction Unit of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" and holds a postgraduate specialization diploma with distinction in Medical Research Methodology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. For several years, she worked in Endocrinology Clinics of hospitals in Thessaloniki to acquire her specialty in Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolism. Specifically, she was employed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos," the Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio," as well as the 3rd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society, the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, and the Thessaloniki Medical Association.

Kanellopoulou Sofia is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private clinic in Agioi Anargyroi. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Molecular Biology and Genetics at the Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive Endocrinology at Imperial College London. She initially specialized at the 2nd Oncology Clinic of the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia and subsequently at the Endocrinology Clinic - Diabetes Center of Evangelismos Hospital. She has clinical experience and is an Endocrinology Consultant at Metropolitan Hospital.

Poimenidou Eirini is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Komotini. She graduated from the Medical School of the State Medical Academy "I.M. Sechenov" in Moscow. She specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Xanthi and in Endocrinology at the Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio." She has worked as an Endocrinologist at the outpatient clinic of Urban Polyclinic No. 68 in Moscow and served as a physician in the MSF project providing healthcare and pharmaceutical coverage to residents at the Pre-Departure Detention Center for Migrants in Komotini with Doctors Without Borders. Finally, she is a member of the Rodopi Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinological Society and speaks English, German, and Russian.