General practitioners (GPs) near Gizi

Sarakinou Panagiota MD, PhD is a Specialist General Practitioner with a private practice in Ilisia, in the Hilton area. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome in Italy (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza") with postgraduate degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes from the same University. He specializes in Primary Supportive - Consultative Nutrition for prevention and treatment of health problems. With the aim of continuing education in her field, she attends international conferences in the fields of nutrition, obesity and rheumatology - cutaneous autoimmune diseases. She has been practicing general family medicine at primary level for about 15 years. At the same time, as a specialist in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine, she provides medical services to patients seeking a better quality of life with as few health problems as possible.

Diamanti Elpida is General - Family Physician and runs a private practice near the "Katehaki" metro station. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has also worked as a physician at the coordination center of EKAV-KEPY. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.  

At her private practice, she handles a wide range of General Medicine cases, including medical examinations and consultations, preventive check-ups based on age group, management of emergency cases, acute infections, and chronic conditions such as:  

• Arterial Hypertension  

• Dyslipidemia  

• Diabetes Mellitus  

• Osteoporosis  

• Asthma - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)  

• Depression and Anxiety Disorder  

• Cardiovascular issues (Genetic screening)

Welcome.

As the founder and lead physician of a private practice, my goal is to provide comprehensive medical care that combines rigorous scientific evidence with a patient-centered approach.

Education & Specialization: I am a member of the Swiss Medical Association and a graduate of Medicine with a Master of Science (MSc) in Social-Preventive Medicine and Quality in Healthcare from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My clinical experience is multidimensional, having served in critical departments such as Internal Medicine, High Dependency Units (HDU), COVID-19 wards, and Emergency Departments (ER). Additionally, I hold International Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) in the USA.

Clinical Focus: Respiratory & Urinary Tract Infections, Metabolic Diseases & Obesity:

With extensive experience in treating obesity, I specialize in the management of patients with cardiometabolic risk factors. At our practice, we treat cases of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, as well as urinary tract infections. We also manage patients across the full spectrum of cardiometabolic diseases and Chronic Condition Management, including: Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol Levels), Obesity. We offer personalized treatment plans that target the root of metabolic disorders, based on scientific evidence and a patient-centered approach.

Scientific Work & International Recognition: My commitment to medical science is reflected in my active participation in the international research community:

·       Medical Associations: Member of the Hellenic Medical Association, the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and a member of the Swiss Medical Association (MEBEKO).

·       Research Activity: Author of over 60 publications and presentations at top-tier conferences, including the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM).

·       Collaborations: Scientific Collaborator for the international AlliGatOr study (appendectomy outcomes) and Guest Editor for the American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research.

Zoi Viky is a General Practitioner and operates a private clinic in Exarchia. She specialized in General Medicine at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Dietetic Association of Northern Greece (D.E.V.E). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Public Health at the National School of Public Health and training in Emergency Medicine at the National Emergency Aid Center. Finally, she possesses substantial clinical and scientific experience.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipoi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Pathological Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's objective is to provide solutions that meet each patient's needs, including diagnosis and treatment, in an economical, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured individuals of all ages, with integrated solutions. Their philosophy encompasses three fundamental principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Lastly, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from start to finish—that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Christiana Pardali is an Internist – Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice located in Exarchia, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and later specialized in Internal Medicine in Germany (Hospital Zum Heiligen Geist, Geseke), completing her residency at Alexandra General Hospital in Athens.

Since 2018, she has been working as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the 3rd Infectious Diseases Department of Hygeia Hospital. Since 2024, she also offers comprehensive outpatient care for internal medicine and infectious disease conditions at her private office.

She manages cases such as:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Diabetic foot

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Adult vaccinations

Travel medicine

PrEP prescription and monitoring

Infections in immunocompromised patients

She is fluent in English, French, and German.

Katsimardou Aleksandra MD, PhD is an Internist - Military Physician and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates" and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended postgraduate courses on diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and liver diseases. Furthermore, Dr. Katsimardou has participated as a speaker in national conferences and contributed to authoring published articles in international journals focusing on arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia.

Greka Athina is a Specialist Pathologist - master in Nutrition - master in Gerontology. She maintains private practices in Kypseli and Oropos. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Emergency Prehospital Medicine" from the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Center (EKAV). Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Gerontology from the European University Cyprus and a master's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Studies, Pearson Assured, from the United Kingdom. The doctor regularly attends and contributes papers to numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, as part of her ongoing professional development, and has authored articles in general interest magazines on health topics. It is noteworthy that she has been awarded by the Athens Medical Association for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic, by EKEPY for training and voluntary involvement in the Emergency Medical Teams for urgent situations of the Athens Medical Association, and has received honorable mention for her voluntary participation in the Social Mission Clinic. Ms. Greka is a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center and a volunteer doctor with Doctors of the World. Her clinics address issues of general pathology and provide solutions for vulnerable cases. Moreover, both emergency and scheduled cases of general pathology are managed, with an emphasis on health prevention, combining therapeutic treatment with exercise and nutrition, tailored to existing comorbidities, on an individualized and case-by-case basis.

Lymperopoulou Korina MD, PhD is an Internist with private practices in Agios Stefanos and Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree and a doctorate, graduating with "excellent" honors on the topic of "Sepsis" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has particular expertise in the monitoring of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and infectious disease cases. Additionally, she has served as a specialized Internist and Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd Internal Medicine University Clinic at the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she gained experience in supporting oncological cases. Currently, in addition to her private practice, she is an external collaborator of the Internal Medicine Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Sepsis Study Group and continuously participates in numerous conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in her field.

Dr. Tzortzis Panagiotis is an Internist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in the management of hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, and metabolic diseases. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the management and regulation of diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and geriatric issues. Furthermore, during his many years of practice, he has handled a large number of cases involving metabolic diseases. Finally, Dr. Tzortzis Panagiotis is a former Scientific Associate of the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Platis Ioannis is a Internist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He is specialized in Emergency Medicine, possessing certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), as well as the online certification NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Currently, he serves as Registrar in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Mitera" Hospital. Previously, he worked as an assistant Registrar B at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria", and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Department of the University Pathology Clinic of the same hospital. Finally, he manages cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular focus on hypertension and diabetes.

Karnesis Lazaros is a Military physician specializing in Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases and maintains a private practice in Salamina and Athens, while also serving as the Director of the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic at MITERA Hospital. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he obtained his specialization in Internal Medicine. He is a specialized Internal Medicine physician with 24 years of clinical experience both in hospital settings and with outpatients suffering from infectious diseases. He has many years of experience working with complex and demanding patient populations. He is skilled in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Additionally, the doctor has the ability to manage difficult and emergency patient cases. From February to September 2020, he was responsible for COVID-19 at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the largest Military Hospital in Greece. Finally, the doctor has an excellent reputation as a clinical physician with expertise, diagnostic skills, and interpretative ability of test results, employing a calm and rational approach to problem-solving, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Infectious Diseases and the Hellenic Society of Chemotherapy.

Rekatsina Panagiota - Danai MD, MSc, PhD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Galatsi, certified by EOPYY. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital "Korgaleneio - Benakeio - Red Cross." Additionally, she obtained specialization in Infectious Diseases after two years of training and successful examinations. Concurrently, she holds a Master's degree from the National School of Public Health and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has extensive research and publication experience and continuously updates herself on the latest scientific developments.

Dimitra Kavvouri is an Internist and maintains her private practice in Athens. She is a military physician, a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Corps Officers School (SSAS). She has served as a resident internist at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Since 2021, she has worked as an attending physician in the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens. She also works as an external collaborator at MEDITERRANEO HOSPITAL and ERRIKOS DUNANT Hospital.

Georgakopoulos Stauros is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He obtained his specialty in General Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he trained and participated as an assistant physician in the Hypertension Clinic of the First University Department of Internal Medicine and in the Diabetes Clinic. Additionally, he has extensive professional experience, having served as a physician at the "SOS Doctors" coordination center, as a medical officer for basketball and football matches, and as an Assistant General Practitioner at the Primary Health Care Unit of PEDY in Zografou. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Mastorantonakis Stylianos is a Pathologist - Hypertension Specialist with a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens focusing on morning blood pressure increase, graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete, and specialized in Pathology at the 3rd University Pathology Clinic in Athens. He has expertise in hypertension, following training initially at the STRIDE Hellas-7 Hypertension Center of the 3rd University Pathology Clinic at the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and subsequently at the clinical and research International Circulatory Health Center (ICCH) of Imperial College London. In recent years, he has collaborated with Hygeia Hospital as a pathologist for patient hospitalization. He sees patients in his practice for pathology issues, with a special interest in the diagnosis of arterial hypertension, investigation of secondary hypertension, accurate blood pressure measurements, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, monitoring, and therapeutic management of blood pressure. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Society of Hypertension and has served as secretary of the Hellenic Society of Cardiovascular Health.

Dr. Trouvas Euaggelos is a Military Physician and Consultant at the 251 General Air Force Hospital. He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," and has received additional training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Center of the 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." In his private practice, the physician manages a wide range of cases related to his specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Arampatzi Klairi is an Internal Medicine specialist with private practices in Athens and Glyfada. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, specialized in Internal Medicine, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University and clinical research experience at the Medical School of Harvard University. She works as an attending physician at the 2nd Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. A primary focus of the physician is the prompt and immediate response to patients' needs. She successfully combines a highly empathetic approach with thorough and excellent clinical evaluation, while ensuring the prospective monitoring of case progress. She considers prevention a fundamental component of medical practice and therefore always dedicates time to provide clear guidance to patients on relevant issues.