General practitioners (GPs) in Prefecture of Dodecanese

Dr. Theodoros Lagarias is a seasoned physician with extensive experience in Primary Health Care and medical education. He began his medical career as a resident physician at the General Hospital of Chania, serving from 2007 to 2011. Subsequently, he held the position of General Practitioner at the Health Center of Agia, Larissa, advancing to the rank of Senior Registrar (Grade A) from 2011 until 2024.​

Between 2017 and 2024, Dr. Lagarias served as the coordinator for the training of resident physicians in General/Family Medicine at the General Hospital of Larissa, playing a pivotal role in their clinical and scientific development. Concurrently, he contributed to undergraduate medical education by participating as an instructor during educational visits of medical students from the School of Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to Primary Health Care units.​

Dr. Lagarias holds certifications in emergency pre-hospital care and in the early detection and prevention of mental disorders, the latter obtained through the Vocational Training Center of the Mental Health Center in Chania. He has actively participated in numerous educational activities, both as a trainee and as a lecturer, including seminars, conferences, and training workshops.​

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.

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)

Fragkakis Emmanouil MD is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Chania. He holds a specialty title in Internal Medicine with additional training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine. In 2009, he graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and subsequently completed his military service after serving in the 1st Paratrooper Squadron in 2010. In 2012, he was a member of "Doctors of the World," participating in the clinics of the city of Chania, and from 2013 to 2023, he was involved in the Social Clinic - Solidarity Pharmacy of Chania. He obtained the title of Specialist in Internal Medicine, completing his specialty in 2018, and since then, he has been practicing at the Private General Clinic Gavrilakis "IASIS," managing the Internal Medicine department and practicing clinical medical pathology. He collaborates with distinguished physicians across all specialties in the prefecture of Chania as well as throughout Greece, aiming for a holistic and effective approach to patients’ health issues. Throughout his medical career, he has participated in numerous medical conferences and remains informed about the latest scientific developments in the field of Internal Medicine and Medical Science. He is certified in the electronic prescribing and examination system of the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY), enabling him to prescribe medications from multiple specialties across ALL insurance funds, as well as referrals for laboratory blood tests, radiological exams, etc.

Andreadis Vasileios is a Pathologist - Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos and a second one in the Depo area of Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized as a Specialist Pathologist at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," where he also served as a member of the Hospital's Scientific Council for three years. Subsequently, he specialized in Diabetology and completed postgraduate studies in "Health Unit Management." He has served as a Scientific Associate of the 1st Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," and worked as a Pathologist at the Health Unit "I.K.A. Koufalia" for seven years. Finally, the doctor is an active member of the Diabetes Society of Northern Greece and the Pan-European Diabetes Association.