General practitioners (GPs) in Attica

Fountouli Nefeli - Maria is a Specialist in General and Family Medicine with clinical experience in managing chronic diseases, focusing on diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolism. She is certified by SCOPE (Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education) from the World Obesity Federation, with specialized training in the modern and scientifically validated management of obesity. Dr. Fountouli is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Leadership, Innovation, and Value-based Health Policies. She collaborates with the Diabetes Unit and Obesity Unit of a major private medical center and participates as a researcher in international clinical studies. She provides personalized, holistic care grounded in scientific evidence and a patient-centered approach, addressing both preventive and therapeutic needs in adults.

Dr. Alevizos Alevizos is a General Practitioner/Family Physician (GP/FM) who owns and manages two private medical practices in Piraeus and Thrakomakedones in the Athens wide metropolitan area. He holds a degree in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate training in diabetes from Harvard Medical School in the USA. He completed his residency in General and Family Medicine at "Tzaneio" General Hospital of Piraeus.

He has served as the medical scientific director for the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has also served as a Health Consultant for the Hellenic Cardiological Foundation.

Since the legalisation of Medical Cannabis in Greece, he has been a pioneer in assisting patients with various ailments and medical conditions providing up-to-date medical care, substantially fullfilling unmet patients needs.

He is a certified medical cannabis consultant and prescriber.

He has extensive educational and research experience, including numerous announcements and presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in many major international medical journals.

Finally, he is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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.

Devekouzou Dimitris is a General Practitioner with private clinics in Palaio Faliro and Peristeri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2005) and from the Nursing School of Health and Welfare Professions (1990). He successfully completed his residency in General Medicine in 2011 and has gained experience from public and private hospitals in Athens, including Ygeia Hospital, Athens General Hospital "Elpis," Iaso General, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Nikaia General State Hospital. He has been awarded by the Association of Children with Mediterranean Anemia and by the Nursing Service of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Since the beginning of his basic studies, he has been following the latest developments across the spectrum of medicine, participating in numerous Greek and international conferences. His experience in both specialties, nursing and general medicine, allows him to manage cases with a wide range of pathology and severity, such as diabetes mellitus - hypertension, infections - chronic respiratory pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia (LDL apheresis, Dali method), obesity, trauma - pressure ulcers, osteoporosis, and smoking cessation.

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.

Euthymiou Aleksios is an MD, MSc General Practitioner with a private clinic in Glyfada, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta in Romania and holds a certificate in basic life support and external defibrillator use (BLS/AED). He has extensive professional experience, working as an Associate Physician at EKAVI and Eurodiet Med, and has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Palaiou Faliro Medical Center. He has also worked in the Emergency, Diabetology, and Obstetric Departments of the Markopoulo Health Center. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of General Medicine.

Thilyzas Ksenofon is a General Practitioner - Family Physician with a private practice in Athens and extensive experience in Primary Health Care. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta and has completed his specialization in General Medicine at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," where he received extensive training in managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.

At the hospital, he gained significant clinical experience through active participation in:

• the Emergency Department 

• Triage

• multiple clinics such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Cardiology

• the Dialysis Unit

• the vaccination center and outpatient clinics

• management of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic period

In his private practice, he provides comprehensive General Medicine services, addressing conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, respiratory and metabolic disorders, as well as the investigation and management of acute cases. He also offers preventive screening, vaccinations, prescription services, medical certificates, and health certifications. He seeks continuous professional development aiming to provide high-quality, modern, and personalized medical care, having attended numerous conferences and seminars in fields including Metabolism, Endocrinology, Diabetology, Hematology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Rheumatology, and Primary Health Care.

Xaita Stauroula is a General Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. She has specialized in General Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Aging and Chronic Disease Management from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly.

Ilektra Adamidou is a General/Family Physician with a practice in Paiania, Attica. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2010 and completed her rural service in Skopelos in 2012. From 2013 until December 2024, she worked in the United Kingdom, where she completed her specialization in General Medicine at Blackpool Hospital, having prior experience in hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool. From 2019 to 2024, she lived and worked in London at major primary healthcare clinics, managing a wide range of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, depression, osteoporosis, menopause, and musculoskeletal problems. Ms. Adamidou holds a diploma in diabetes management, recognized by the University of Warwick, following a one-year training program, and has substantial experience in caring for patients with diabetes as part of her daily practice. Since January 2025, she has permanently returned to Greece and works as a medical collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in a diabetes care team. Simultaneously, she maintains her private practice in Paiania, where she offers comprehensive care for acute and chronic diseases such as infections, cough, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, depression, osteoporosis, menopause, and dyslipidemias.

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.

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.

Dr. Psyxa Valentini is a General Practitioner who operates her private practice in Dafni. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in General Medicine at GNA Laiko Hospital. She holds a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Neoplastic Disease in Humans: Contemporary Clinicopathological Approach and Research" and has attended advanced training seminars organized by the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society, of which she is a member, and has obtained a Certification in Lipidology. The physician holds ACLS and ATLS certifications and was trained in Medical Acupuncture at the International Advanced Training Center for Acupuncture AcuScience, under the direction of Miltiadis Karavis. She has worked as an Assistant Registrar B' in General Medicine at the Dafni Health Center and the Ilioupoli Health Center from 2016 to 2021. As a physician, she served at the Kapi Lesvos Regional Clinic as part of fulfilling her mandatory Rural Service, as an assistant in the pathology department of the private Doctors Hospital clinic, at concert and exhibition centers, as well as in children’s summer camps.

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.

Gkika Xara is a Specialist in General and Family Medicine and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty training in General and Family Medicine at the G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. She has attended the Postgraduate Program of the University of Thessaly focused on "Primary Health Care." She has been practicing general medicine for 20 years, serving both the public healthcare system and the private sector. She has extensive experience in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, anemia, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, as well as handling acute cases. Her core principles include an emphasis on prevention and, above all, a holistic approach to the patient.

Mixailidis Xristos is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Medicine at the Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina. He has extensive professional experience, having worked at the General Hospital of Amfissa, the Neuropsychiatric Clinic "Agios Gerasimos," the Clinic "Kyaneus Stavros," and within the SOS doctors network. Additionally, he has served as an instructor at the Public IEK of Elefsina and Mandra. To date, alongside his private practice, he serves as a Physician at the Dialysis Unit of the Athens Medical Center. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences, postgraduate seminars, and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has contributed to several studies and research projects. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Society of General/Family Medicine.

Ilias Kouslis is a General Practitioner - Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specializes in General - Family Medicine, with training at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio." He has acquired substantial clinical experience by working in Emergency Departments, chronic disease clinics, and COVID-19 units, while actively participating in mass vaccination programs during the pandemic. Additionally, he served as a resident physician in Health Centers in Amorgos, Kalyvia, Vyronas, and Megara, strengthening the connection between Primary Health Care and the local population. He completed his postgraduate studies in Public Health at the University of West Attica, with a research focus on evaluating the reliability of information regarding diabetes on social networks. He has presented related studies at national scientific conferences. Currently, he operates a General - Family Medicine practice in Nea Smyrni as a contracted personal physician with EOPYY, offering comprehensive health care services, prevention, and management of chronic diseases. He is distinguished by his continuous voluntary work and participation in blood donation programs in Attica and Aegean islands.