Gastroenterologists in Prefecture of Achaea

Lourida Theoni is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. She has expertise in the diagnosis and management of numerous gastroenterological and hepatological diseases, as well as in performing a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional endoscopies of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (gastroscopies, colonoscopies—polypectomies, management of gastrointestinal bleeding—esophageal variceal ligation—gastrostomy placement—stent placement in the esophagus and colon), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and small bowel capsule endoscopy. She has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences, seminars, and advanced training courses in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, thus maintaining continuous education and staying updated on scientific advancements. Additionally, she has publications in reputable international journals. She is a member of the Medical Association of Patras, the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, and the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver.

Stoupar Mprana is a Gastroenterologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is also a Scientific Collaborator of the Gastroenterology Department at Metropolitan General in Cholargos and at the "Olympion" Clinic, General Clinic of Patras. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, and completed her practical training in the Nephrology Department of the University Hospital of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and the Surgical Department of the University Hospital of Bari, Italy. She obtained her specialty in the Gastroenterology Department of the General University Hospital of Patras. During her career, she served as a physician for EKAV (National Emergency Center) and for five years in the emergency department of the National Emergency Help Center of Serbia, including during the bombing period. Due to this prior experience, she has acquired significant expertise in the proper and rapid management of cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, which makes her particularly appreciated by her patients. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Association of Patras and the Medical Association of Athens and regularly attends conferences and seminars aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Papadopoulou Iliana MD, MSc, PhD, FEBGH is a Gastroenterologist maintaining a private practice in Patras. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate studies in Health Unit Management (Hellenic Open University) and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She has obtained the European Specialty Diploma in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH) and has additionally trained in ultrasound and interventional endoscopy through international hands-on courses. She possesses extensive clinical experience in both the public and private sectors, having served as head of the endoscopy unit in a diagnostic center, while maintaining a private practice. She has worked in tertiary care hospitals, completing her specialty training at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the National Cancer Institute "Metaxa". Her scientific activity includes publications in international journals, participation in national and international conferences as a speaker and author of studies, while continuously pursuing further education in the fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Dr. Koukias Nikolaos is a Gastroenterologist with a private practice in Patras. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and received further training at renowned digestive endoscopy centers at the Royal Free Hospital in London and Jichi Medical University Hospital in Japan. He specialized in the Gastroenterology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. He worked for four years in London, initially as a Clinical and Scientific Associate and later as a Consultant in the University Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic at the Royal Free Hospital. Within the framework of his research work, he has participated in 26 publications in international scientific journals, while to date, 301 scientific publications (journals and books) have cited the results of his work. He is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.