General practitioners (GPs) near Rafina

Η Δρ. Μαριδάκη Χρυσούλα - Διδάκτωρ Ιατρικής Σχολής Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών MD, PhD είναι Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος - Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Βριλήσσια. Είναι Επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Διαβητολογικού Κέντρου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Λαϊκό". Διατηρεί ιατρείο παχυσαρκίας, στο οποίο γίνεται διερεύνηση μεταβολικού συνδρόμου, ρύθμιση βάρους, λιπομέτρηση, μέτρηση βασικού μεταβολισμού, ρύθμιση λιπιδίων και δίδεται εξατομικευμένη διατροφή. Στο ιατρείο της γίνεται διερεύνηση και ρύθμιση υπερτασιακού ασθενούς, 24ωρη παρακολούθηση υπέρτασης (holter πιέσεως) και ηλεκτροκαρδιογράφημα. H Δρ. Μαριδάκη Χρυσούλα είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε τον τίτλο της Ιατρικής Ειδικότητας της Παθολογίας το 2000. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο του σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, της παχυσαρκίας και του διαβητικού ποδιού στο Διαβητολογικό κέντρο της Α’ Προπαιδευτικής Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και επί 7 έτη συμμετείχε στην εξέταση και παρακολούθηση ασθενών του Τακτικού Εξωτερικού Διαβητολογικού Ιατρείου, ασθενών του Ιατρείου Παχυσαρκίας , ασθενών του Ιατρείου Διαβητικού Ποδιού καθώς και Χειρουργηθέντων διαβητικών ατόμων. Παρακολούθησε και συμμετείχε στα μαθήματα και στις τακτικές βιβλιογραφικές ενημερώσεις του Διαβητολογικού Κέντρου και για 5 έτη είχε ενεργό συμμετοχή στις εργασίες του Τακτικού Εξωτερικού Ιατρείου Υπέρτασης, στην εξέταση και παρακολούθηση ασθενών του Εξωτερικού Υπερτασικού Ιατρείου, υπό την εποπτεία του Αναπληρωτή καθηγητή κ. Δ. Παπαδόγιαννη. Από το 2012 έως και σήμερα, παρακολούθησε και συμμετείχε στις εργασίες του Ιατρείου Διαβητικού Ποδιού της Α’ Προπαιδευτικής Κλινικής και Ειδικής Νοσολογίας του Διαβητολογικού Ιατρείου και του Ιατρείου Παχυσαρκίας. Το 2020 έλαβε τον τίτλο της Ιατρικής Εξειδίκευσης στον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη κατόπιν εξετάσεων που διενεργήθηκαν από το Υπουργείο Υγείας στο Λαϊκό Νοσοκομείο. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλά σεμινάρια, συνέδρια ελληνικά και παγκόσμια με γνωστικό αντικείμενο τον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη και την Παχυσαρκία και στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο της Παθολογίας και της Υπέρτασης και έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικές ανακοινώσεις σε συνέδρια. Είναι συγγραφέας του βιβλίου με γνωστικό αντικείμενο την Υπέρταση "Η επιρροή της αρτηριακής υπέρτασης και της φαρμακευτικής αγωγής στην ποιότητα ζωής σε ασθενείς άνω των 65 ετών", που ανακοινώθηκε στο 21ο Πανευρωπαϊκό Συνέδριο στο Μιλάνο Ιούνιο 2011.Οι εξετάσεις που γίνονται στο ιατρείο είναι τεστ ανίχνευσης καλπροτεκτίνης στα κόπρανα για τη διάγνωση φλεγμονής εντέρου, τεστ ανίχνευσης αίματος (μη ορατού) στα κόπρανα για πρόληψη του καρκίνου του εντέρου, τεστ ανίχνευσης του ελικοβακτηριδίου του πυλωρού σε αίμα και κόπρανα, τεστ για λοιμώδη μονοπυρήνωση, καθώς και strep test για διάγνωση στρεπτόκοκκου σε πονόλαιμο. Παρέχεται γραμματειακή υποστήριξη για κλείσιμο ραντεβού και η δυνατότητα εξυπηρέτησης μέσω τηλεϊατρικής (μέσω Skype, Messenger, Viber, Face time, κλπ.). Τέλος, στο ιατρείο υπάρχει σύστημα συνεχούς καταγραφής του σακχάρου για μια βδομάδα (holter σακχάρου) και γίνεται επίσης εκμάθηση υπολογισμού των υδατανθράκων της τροφής.

Tsantilas Apostolos MD, MSc is a General Practitioner who maintains a private practice in Melissia. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his postgraduate studies in "International Medicine/Health Crisis Management" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS) and holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous hospitals, and currently, alongside his private practice, he serves as an Emergency and Chronic Cases Physician at the "Medifirst" Polyclinic, Consultant at the Emergency Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and collaborates with the Elderly Care Home "Agios Symeon." Finally, the doctor has served as an instructor at the Combat Nursing School within the Army Special Forces Directorate, as well as at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Kalliampakos Dimitris is a Military Doctor – Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Simultaneously, he serves as the Deputy Director at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of "HYGEIA" (building 2). He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Subsequently, he served for several years as an attending physician at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 Military Hospital of Athens while also working for 8 years at the emergency outpatient medical company "SOS IATROI." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and is a regular member of the Hellenic Diabetology Society. He has extensive experience in managing infections, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, rheumatic diseases, chronic systemic diseases, geriatric patients, as well as home-based emergency outpatient care. Finally, preventive medicine is thoroughly practiced in the private clinic, where rapid tests, electronic prescription, electrocardiogram, and spirometry are performed.

Siatos Georgios is a General Practitioner who operates a private clinic in Chalandri. He graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague and holds certifications in Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), IMPACT (Ill Medical Patient Acute Care and Treatment), Advanced Life Support - Resuscitation, and Basic Life Support. He has specialized in Emergency Pathology and Geriatrics, Surgery, and Cardiology, and possesses valuable professional experience in numerous hospitals both in Greece and abroad. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Central Clinic of Athens, Scientific Director of the nursing homes "The Good Samaritan" and "Panagia Eleousa," and an external Scientific Collaborator at the Psychotherapeutic Center "Lyrakou." Furthermore, he is the Responsible Physician at the Friendship Club (KAPI) Clinic of the Municipality of Vrilissia. Lastly, his commitment to professional development and staying updated in his field is noteworthy, as he consistently attends scientific conferences held in Greece and internationally.

Nikolopoulos Ioannis is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and subsequently, after fulfilling his military service, he worked at the rural clinic of mountainous Nafpaktia in Arachova from 1983 to 1984. Additionally, he specialized in Pathology at Sismanoglio Hospital. He served as Chief Pathologist A' at the 1st IKA Hospital (formerly Papadimitriou), as well as Director of the Hypertension - Hyperlipidemia Clinic, and later became the Senior Director of the same hospital. Furthermore, he worked as Director Pathologist in the B and A Pathology Clinics of Sismanoglio Hospital. Finally, he has participated in numerous research papers published both in Greece and abroad, as well as in many medical conferences and seminars.

Dr Kapitsimadis Fragkiskos is a General Practitioner and operates two private clinics located at Kifisias Avenue 119 and Solomou Dionysiou Street 22 in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation titled "The effects of atmospheric pollution on the respiratory system of postal workers: A study in the Attica basin." He specialized in General Medicine at the General State Hospital of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. Additionally, Dr Kapitsimadis was awarded the Environmental Sensitivity Award in the category of "scientific study" during the Oikopolis 2010 event.

Katoglou Athina is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Drosia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she is currently a PhD candidate with a dissertation topic: "Significance of hyaluronic acid levels in monitoring changes in hepatic fibrosis during the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C." She obtained her specialty in pathology at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," during which she performed a large number of liver elastographies in the Hepatogastroenterology Unit of the same hospital. Additionally, she has worked as an assistant in the dialysis unit and in the duty shifts of the General Clinic "Galenos," as well as serving as a clinical sign language instructor for dental students. Finally, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences, attended professional seminars for her continuous education, and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Tofas Polydoros is an Internist - Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specialized in infectious diseases, and obtained his pathology specialty at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". In addition to his private practice, Dr. Tofas Polydoros is a Scientific Associate of the 4th University Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," Consultant of the Pathology Clinic at Eurokliniki Hospital, and chairman of the hospital infection committee of the same hospital. Furthermore, he serves as a medical reviewer for the approval department of the insurance company Interamerican. He has participated in numerous scientific Greek and international conferences with presentations and has several publications in international and Greek journals. Finally, Dr. Tofas Polydoros is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Medical Association of Cyprus, the Hellenic Society of Infectious Diseases, and the Hellenic Mycology Society.

Iliopoulos Dimitrios MD, PhD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine - Diabetology with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Crete. He has specialized training in diabetology and serves as a scientific collaborator at the diabetes center of the 2nd University Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." He is also an internal medicine collaborator at the "Mitera" Hospital. His primary goal is a patient-friendly approach, thorough clinical examination, and timely diagnosis and management of medical issues. In a simple and explanatory manner, patients fully understand their condition, are informed about the latest medical data, and have any questions addressed. The practice manages a wide range of conditions such as infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and hyperlipidemia (cholesterol). Preventive screening is also conducted, including clinical examinations and the prescription of laboratory and imaging tests. Finally, the physician provides health certificates for sports and work, as well as medical reports for submission to KEPA committees.

Eirini Avgoustou is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. She serves as an Attending Physician at the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at HYGEIA Hospital, while also running a private practice in Agia Paraskevi.

She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, from which she graduated with Honors (“Excellent”). She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at “Georgios Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens. She has also worked in hospitals abroad (Hôpital Erasme – Brussels, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve – Montpellier) and has received further training in Arterial Hypertension.

The physician’s primary focus is the prompt management of patients’ conditions, guided by a compassionate and understanding approach, thorough clinical examination, and the formulation of individualized treatment plans. Finally, she consistently dedicates time to prevention and screening.

Trigonis Sotirios is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in Public Health from the National School of Public Health, and a postgraduate diploma from EKAB in Emergency Prehospital Medicine. He has extensive experience in managing emergency cases, home care, and treating patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity, while also implementing the Eurodiet medical weight management method. In addition to his private practice, he serves as an emergency and chronic disease management physician at the modern polyclinic of Alimos. Previously, he was the head of emergency cases at the Polyclinic of the Olympic Village and served as Scientific Director at the Health Center of Keratea. Furthermore, he continues to collaborate with numerous private clinics to date.

Η Εβίτα (Παρασκευή) Φράγκου είναι Παθολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Μαρκόπουλο. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, και τον Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (Masters of Science in Internal Medicine) από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου του Εδιμβούργου, στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (with Distinction). Εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή στη Λοιμωξιολογία με βαθμό “Άριστα”, στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, για την οποία έλαβε υποτροφία από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών (ΙΚΥ). Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία τόσο σε πανεπιστημιακά νοσοκομεία του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, όσο και στη Δ’ Πανεπιστημιακή Παθολογική Κλινική του ΠΓΝ “ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ”. Από το 2018, που ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Παθολογίας, μέχρι και το 2021 διετέλεσε Ακαδημαϊκή Υπότροφος και Επιστημονική Συνεργάτης στη Μονάδα Λοιμώξεων της Δ’ Πανεπιστημιακής Παθολογικής Κλινικής, ενώ από το 2021 μέχρι και το 2024 διετέλεσε Επιμελήτρια Β’ στη Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Εντατικής Θεραπείας (ΜΕΘ) του ΓΝΑ “Ο Ευαγγελισμός”. Από το 2014 είναι μέλος του Βασιλικού Κολλεγίου Ιατρών του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (Member of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom, MRCP UK).Tο 2024 εκλέχθηκε στη επιτροπή (executive committee) της Ευρωπαϊκής ομάδας μελέτης για τους αναπνευστικούς ιούς (ESCMID Study Group For Respiratory Viruses, ESGREV) της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Κλινικής Μικροβιολογίας και Λοιμωξιολογίας (ESCMID). Εκτός από την ερευνητική και κλινική εκπαίδευσή της στις Λοιμώξεις, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί σε πολλούς άλλους τομείς της παθολογίας όπως η καρδιαγγειακή παρακολούθηση ανθρώπων που ζουν με τον HIV, η ηπατολογία, τα μεταβολικά νοσήματα και η αρτηριακή υπέρταση. Διδάσκει σε προπτυχιακούς και μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του Αγγλόφωνου Τμήματος Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Τέλος έχει συμμετάσχει στη συγγραφή περισσότερων από 60 δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά και σε 7 Ελληνικά και ξένα ιατρικά συγγράμματα.

Papadauid Natasa is an Internist specializing in diagnoses covering the full spectrum of internal medicine, with a particular interest in Hepatology (University General Hospital of Larissa - Prof. G. Dalekos - School of Clinical Hepatology) and expertise in the management of end-stage patients, pain, and chronic diseases (Palliative Medicine - Newcastle University). Currently, she maintains a private practice in Marousi, is affiliated with the Hygeia Group, is responsible for the check-up program at Mitera Hospital, and conducts arbitration for Mitera Hospital with private insurance companies. Additionally, she oversees patient care in two Elderly Care Units. She provides home care for end-stage patients with comprehensive coverage of all potential issues, supported by a team of specialized nurses and other professionals. Dr. Papadauid has worked in the emergency and geriatrics departments at Poole General Hospital, UK, in the University Pathology Clinic of Larissa Hospital (specialty training), and as a consultant at Iaso General Hospital and General Clinic MITERA. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Hellenic Society for Pain Therapy and Palliative Care.

Stasinopoulou Panagiota is a Pathologist and a graduate of Chinese Acupuncture, maintaining a private practice in Marousi since 2010. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in the specialty of Pathology at the 5th Pathology Clinic and Infectious Diseases Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". She worked as a Pathology Registrar and later as an external collaborator in the Pathology and Hepatology Clinic of the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. She expanded her studies in complementary therapies such as reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and Chinese herbal therapy, receiving the Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Acupuncture in 2015. Furthermore, since 2019, she has been practicing through seminars by the International Auricular Neuromodulation Academy®, led by Professor Dr. Giancarlo Bazzoni, in auricular acupuncture and auricular neuromodulation, which she applies for the further management of pain cases or other pathologies in her patients. The physician manages patients according to the practices of Internal Medicine, as well as with the aid of combined complementary therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy.

Galanis Grigorios is a Specialist Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Anoixi, providing comprehensive care and a personalized approach to the patient. Additionally, he is the Attending Physician Head of the Pathology Clinic at "REA" Hospital, where he is active in the fields of Pathology, the Adult Intensive Care Unit, and pathological support in gynecological and obstetric cases. For the past ten years, he has worked as an Attending Physician at the Pathology Clinic of Aegina Hospital "Agios Dionysios." He is a graduate of the Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest and has completed his specialty training in Pathology, having served as a resident doctor at the First Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio" of the Hellenic Red Cross and at the Second Pathology Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens. He has served as a rural doctor at the Primary Care Center of Hydra and as an attending physician at the Koulourio Hospital of Hydra, while also actively participating in sports medicine as a team competition doctor in Aegina and as a coordinating doctor for the “Hydra’s Trail Event” mountain running races in Hydra. Furthermore, he has developed social initiatives as a municipal councilor and member of the Health Committee of the Municipality of Aegina, contributing to the prevention and management of public health issues.

Stamouli Euaggelia PhD is a General Practitioner and operates a private clinic in Kifisia. She is a graduated Doctor with honors and an alumna of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in General Family Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and in 2004, after examinations, acquired the specialty title in General Medicine. She has gained valuable professional experience, having worked for several years in the Directorate of Public Health and Social Services at the Municipality of Piraeus and the Prefecture of Athens, and served as an auxiliary physician at the National Center for Emergency Care of Athens. Currently, she is an External Collaborator in clinical and scientific activities of the Psychogeriatric Clinic at the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. Additionally, she has participated in the development of papers and studies mainly related to geriatrics and psychogeriatrics, while ensuring to attend conferences and seminars on topics concerning general medicine, covering a broad spectrum of acute or chronic diseases across all age groups.

Rapti Eirini is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive experience in internal medicine diseases as well as liver and biliary tract diseases. She has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Pathology and Hepatology at the Errikos Dunant Hospital Center and as an Attending Physician in the 3rd Pathological Clinic and Hepatology Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences to stay informed on the continuous advancements in the field and has many academic publications. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.

Paraskeui Savvari is an Internist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her rural service at the General Hospital of Sparta/Regional Clinic "Petrinas" and subsequently worked as a scientific collaborator in the Intensive Care Unit of the Therapeutic Clinic at the General Hospital "Alexandra," gaining valuable experience in managing patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the University Therapeutic Clinic of the General Hospital "Alexandra," where she trained for 1.5 years in managing patients with acute cerebrovascular stroke (A.C.E) in the stroke unit. She worked as a Consultant Physician at the HYGEIA Hospital and as a scientific collaborator at the "Laboratory of Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Medical Statistics" of the University of Athens. Concurrently with her private practice, she serves as a collaborator at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Errikos Dyunan" Hospital Center, overseeing clinical and educational activities and participating in the clinic's on-call duties. Additionally, she works as a medical advisor at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, primarily engaged in research and the pharmaceutical management of patients with arterial and venous thromboses. She has contributed to the authorship of 21 scientific articles and 4 textbooks and has been a speaker at numerous scientific conferences. Finally, Dr. Savvari is a Fellow of the European Stroke Organization (FESO), a member of the Hellenic Stroke Organization, and Vice President of the Hellenic Society of Frailty and Sarcopenia.