Gastroenterologists in Attica

Arvaniti Vasiliki - Peptiko Kai Ygeia is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a PhD from the University of Patras. She has conducted research and specialized in the liver transplantation department at the Royal Free Hospital in London, and has experience in nutritional counseling and thetahealing. She is a Reiki master and has a particular interest in psychology. She is a member of the volunteer group "Doctors of the Aegean." She is responsible for the gastroenterology department of the Day Care Unit at Yoda Piraeus, collaborates with the general clinic Piraeus "Hippocrates," the Athenian Clinic, the Medifirst Center in Marousi, and the "Metropolitan" Hospital. In her private practice, she treats conditions across the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and provides specialized services tailored to her patients' needs, placing particular emphasis on each patient's psychological well-being.

Sioulas Athanasios MD, PhD, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is also a graduate of the same institution. He completed his specialty training in Gastroenterology at the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the 2nd Propaedeutic Medical Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and subsequently undertook advanced training as a fellow of the Hellenic Gastroenterology Society in the Endoscopy Department of the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg - Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany. His advanced training focused on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract with an emphasis on endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques (ERCP, cholangioscopy). In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Sioulas has a special interest in basic and clinical research in the field of gastroenterology, with numerous publications in reputable international scientific journals and presentations at Greek and international conferences. Currently, he practices general gastroenterology and hepatology, covering the entire spectrum of digestive system diseases, with an emphasis on endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic methods. He works closely with leading surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and radiotherapists to provide his patients with high-quality services in accordance with current clinical guidelines. Finally, Dr. Sioulas is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society, the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Drougas Ioannis is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist who maintains private practices in Votaniko and Marousi. He graduated from the Semmelweis Medical School in Budapest. He initially specialized in Pathology at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and subsequently completed his Gastroenterology specialty at the 1st Gastroenterology Clinic of the same hospital. To this day, he serves as Deputy Director of the 3rd Endoscopy Department at the Athens Medical Center, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society, the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists of Greece, the Hellenic Foundation of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation.

Pontas Xristos is a Gastroenterologist and maintains his private practice in Athens. He has served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute General Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead NHS Trust and as a Clinical Fellow in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department of the same hospital in London. It is noteworthy that he was awarded a UEG (United European Gastroenterology) Scholarship as well as a Scholarship from the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society. Currently, he serves as a Consultant in the Gastroenterology Clinic at Mitera Hospital.

Το Πολυϊατρείο Affidea Κηφισιάς εξυπηρετεί τους κατοίκους του βορείου προαστίου, προσφέροντας ένα από τα πλουσιότερα σε ειδικότητες πολυϊατρεία του δικτύου. Διαθέτει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες για τον ύπνο, τη νευρολογία και τη ρευματολογία, καθιστώντας το ιδανικό σημείο πρόσβασης για εξειδικευμένη φροντίδα στη βόρεια Αθήνα.

Lazaridis Lazaros - Dimitrios is a Gastroenterologist and serves as Consultant in the Gastroenterology – Hepatology Clinic at Metropolitan General in Cholargos. He also maintains a private practice at the Pharos of Neo Psychiko. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology - Hepatology at the University General Hospital “Attikon.” Beyond the national exams for obtaining the Gastroenterology specialty title, he participated in the activities of the 14th Hepatology School of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and was awarded following his participation in the examinations. He was awarded a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2017 with a grade of “Excellent.” He completed his doctoral thesis at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of the University General Hospital “Attikon” focusing on the role of the inflammasome in idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases. He is the author of more than 15 scientific articles in reputable international scientific journals. He has participated as an invited speaker at Greek conferences and has been part of the authorship team in nearly 50 presentations at international and Greek conferences. He has actively participated in multicenter clinical studies. He has taught students at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens within the framework of undergraduate courses. He fulfilled his mandatory rural service as a physician at the General Hospital of Trikala in the Regional Clinic of “Koniskos” and served as a Pathology specialty trainee at the General Hospital of Athens “Sismanogleio,” as part of his training for the Gastroenterology specialty. Finally, he fulfilled his military obligations as a unit doctor in the Hellenic Army, serving at the 95th National Guard Reconnaissance Squadron (95 EAΝΕΘ) in Gennadi, Rhodes.

Siannis Dimitrios is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He is specialized in hepatology and endoscopic gastroenterology, with particular expertise in therapeutic and interventional endoscopic techniques (gastric and colon polypectomies). He completed his Gastroenterology training at the 1st IKA Hospital and the General Hospital of Attica Sismanoglio. The physician is a member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists. In his private practice, he manages conditions across the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and provides specialized services tailored to the needs of his patients.

Ο Αθανασόπουλος Νικόλαος είναι Γαστρεντερολόγος - Ηπατολόγος - Επεμβατικός Ενδοσκόπος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Πειραιά. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητα της Γαστρεντερολογίας στο Γενικό Κρατικό Νοσοκομείο Νίκαιας. Έχει πλήρη εξειδίκευση και μετεκπαίδευση σε όλες σχεδόν τις πτυχές της ειδικότητας. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στον τομέα της επεμβατικής ενδοσκόπησης στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ενδοσκοπικό Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου της Ρώμης "Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore" και στο περίφημο Ενδοσκοπικό Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης των Βρυξελλών (πολυπεκτομές, αντιμετώπιση οξείας αιμορραγίας ανωτέρου και κατωτέρου πεπτικού, αντιμετώπιση περιπτώσεων ενσφήνωσης βλωμού, τοποθέτηση ενδοσκοπικής γαστροστομίας, οισοφαγικών και εντερικών stent, ERCP). Επίσης, διαθέτει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στις κινητικές παθήσεις του γαστρεντερικού συστήματος, καθώς ο ιατρός ήταν αναπόσπαστο μέλος του Εργαστηρίου Κινητικών Διαταραχών της Γαστρεντερολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Μακρόχρονη και βαθιά είναι η εμπειρία και η γνώση που έχει αποκτηθεί στην Ιδιοπαθή Φλεγμονώδη Εντερική Νόσο, καθώς είχε την τύχη να θητεύσει κατά τα χρόνια της ειδίκευσής του στο τριτοβάθμιο ειδικό κέντρο για φλεγμονώδη νοσήματα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας, ένα από τα ελάχιστα κέντρα αναφοράς ΙΦΕΝ (ελκώδης κολίτιδα και νόσος Crohn) στη χώρα μας. Ο ιατρός έχει επίσης μετεκπαιδευθεί στην κλινική ηπατολογία, έχοντας παρακολουθήσει τις εργασίες του 4ου Σχολείου Κλινικής Ηπατολογίας κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2010 - 2011. Η συνεχής και άσβεστη επιστημονική και ερευνητική του δίψα αποδεικνύεται από το πλήθος δημοσιευμένων εργασιών, ανακοινώσεων, διαλέξεων, ομιλιών σε ελληνικά και ξένα περιοδικά και συνέδρια, καθώς και από τη συμμετοχή σε διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές μελέτες για την αναζήτηση και έρευνα νέων φαρμακευτικών θεραπειών που αφορούν κυρίως στις νόσους της ελκώδους κολίτιδας, νόσου Crohn και ηπατίτιδας B και C. Το μεγαλύτερο όμως παράσημο στην ως τώρα ζωή και καριέρα του θεωρεί ότι είναι η ίδρυση και συμμετοχή σε μια ανθρωπιστική οργάνωση, που ονομάζεται "ΔΩΣΕ ΕΛΠΙΔΑ", που ως στόχο έχει την δωρεάν και ανιδιοτελή παροχή βοήθειας σε χρόνιους πάσχοντες από νεοπλασματικά και μη νοσήματα. Αποτελεί ιδρυτικό στέλεχος και είναι αντιπρόεδρος του οργανισμού από το 2010.

Sklavos Panteleimon is a Gastroenterologist with private practices in Nea Erythraia and Oropos. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, endoscopic gastroenterology, and gastrointestinal oncology. At his private practices, he offers a wide range of services, always respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Karlaftis Anastasios MD is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi, while also collaborating with the endoscopy department of the diagnostic center "Ionio Iatriki." He is a PhD candidate at the University Gastroenterology Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and has worked in major hospitals such as the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," and the General Hospital of Chania "Agios Georgios." The physician has participated in numerous scientific meetings and seminars and has numerous presentations in both foreign-language and Greek-language conferences. Additionally, he has several publications in Greek and international journals. During his tenure in university clinics, he has also contributed to teaching by delivering numerous lessons to medical students. Finally, despite practicing private medicine, he continues his research and writing activities, and recently his first book was published, entitled "Modern Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology."

Georgios Mylonas is a Gastroenterologist who has maintained a private practice in Aigaleo since 1989. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the 1st IKA Hospital (Papadimitriou) and in the same department at the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio." In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services with experience and expertise while respecting the individual needs of each patient. Furthermore, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology.

Kouloumpis Xaris is a Gastroenterologist and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He possesses significant and extensive experience and specializes in hepatology, endoscopic gastroenterology, and digestive oncology. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the needs of each patient.

Dr. Tseugas Ioannis is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Alimos. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Budapest and specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and endoscopic gastroenterology. He completed his Gastroenterology training at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa". He is a former Scientific Director of the Gastroenterology Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital and has worked in the Gastroenterology department of the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital and in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the Regional General Hospital of Tripoli "Evangelistria". He has significant professional experience and in his private practice manages a wide range of conditions, providing specialized services. Finally, Dr. Tseugas is a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, the Professional Association of Gastroenterologists of Greece, the Hellenic Foundation of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and the Hellenic Liver Study Society.

Zampiadakis Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist, Director of the 3rd Gastroenterology - Hepatology Clinic at Metropolitan General, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. His hospital clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders (gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary vessels), and the clinic’s physicians have a broad field of expertise, providing high-quality services. Mr. Zampiadakis is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Sassari, Italy. He has served as Director Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist at the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro and has worked in major hospitals such as the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that he has been awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, presented by the Ambassador of Italy by decision of the President of the Republic, following the signing of a Presidential decree. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, while at Metropolitan General, embracing a high multidisciplinary ethos, he collaborates with colleagues from other specialties such as surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncologists, and dietitians, aiming for a holistic approach to each issue and delivering the best possible care to patients and their families. Lastly, Dr. Zampiadakis is a regular member of the Hellenic Gastroenterological Society and the Hellenic Society for the Study of the Liver.

Katzakis Xaralampis is a Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist who maintains a private practice on the border of the municipalities of Agios Dimitrios and Alimos. He graduated from Leonteios High School of Patision with an "Excellent" grade. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a "Very Good" grade. He specialized in Interventional Gastroenterology at the General State Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas." In the past, he served as a scientific associate at the University Gastroenterology Clinic of "Laiko" Hospital in Athens. He is currently completing his doctoral thesis at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. With expertise in endoscopic interventions of the digestive tract, he is a Consultant at the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Clinic of "Metropolitan General" Hospital and a collaborator in the interventional endoscopy department of "BioClinica Athens" Hospital. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of the Gastroenterology specialty, combining his scientific proficiency with experience and professionalism.

Tzannetakou Ksanthippi is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Gastroenterology at the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos.” Additionally, she is an Attending Physician at the B' Gastroenterology Clinic of Iaso Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Endoscopic Gastroenterology (diagnostic and interventional endoscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract), anorectal diseases (cauterization of warts, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases), idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases, and endoscopic treatment of obesity (gastric balloon, gastric Botox).