General practitioners (GPs)

Patsiou Anastasia is a Specialist Physician in General - Family Medicine and has been working as a private practitioner in Thessaloniki since 2012. She maintains two clinics, one in the city center and one in the Voulgari area. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She successfully completed her specialty in General - Family Medicine at the Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She has attended the Postgraduate Program of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in "Medical Research Methodology" with a focus on Social Research. She has received additional training in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension. As part of her continuous professional education, she participates in numerous conferences, clinical workshops, and postgraduate seminars both in Greece and abroad. She believes that the essential doctor-patient relationship is the key to the success of every therapeutic intervention.

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.

Η Αρντέτα-Μαρία Μάρκου είναι Γενικός Οικογενειακός Ιατρός με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Κορωπί. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Μετά την αποφοίτησή της, πραγματοποίησε την υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο Κέντρο Υγείας Μακρακώμης όπου διαχειρίστηκε οξέα και χρόνια περιστατικά. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στις εφημερίες του Τμήματος Επειγόντων Περιστατικών (ΤΕΠ) του Γ.Ν. Λαμίας.

Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στο Γ.Ν.Α. «Ιπποκράτειο». Στο πλαίσιο της ειδικότητάς της εκπαιδεύτηκε σε όλο το φάσμα της Παθολογίας στις κλινικές, τα εξωτερικά ιατρεία και ειδικότερα στα εξειδικευμένα ιατρεία Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη και Υπέρτασης του νοσοκομείου. Επιπλέον, συμμετείχε στις εφημερίες του Τμήματος Επειγόντων Περιστατικών.

Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών (MSc) στη «Διαχείριση Γήρανσης και Χρονίων Νοσημάτων» από το Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας σε συνεργασία με το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο. Η διπλωματική της εργασία πραγματεύτηκε τις νεότερες εξελίξεις στον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη Τύπου 2 (ΣΔ2) και την ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών.

Έχει διατελέσει Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Κέντρο Υγείας Καλυβίων, ασκώντας κλινικό έργο που περιλαμβάνει το σύνολο των υπηρεσιών της Πρωτοβάθμιας Φροντίδας Υγείας, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στις λοιμώξεις, τον προσυμπτωματικό έλεγχο και τη θεραπευτική διαχείριση χρονίων νοσημάτων όπως σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, δυσλιπιδαιμία και υπέρταση. Κατά τη διάρκεια της θητείας της στο κέντρο υγείας συμμετείχε στο πρόγραμμα Sentinel για την επιδημιολογική επιτήρηση λοιμώξεων του ΕΟΔΥ.

Η ιατρός συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις διεθνείς ιατρικές εξελίξεις. Στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο παρέχει εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα συνδυάζοντας την κλινική εμπειρία με την εξειδικευμένη γνώση στη διαχείριση οξέων και χρόνιων παθήσεων.

Lemonidou Anastasia is a General Practitioner maintaining a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a certified trainer from the University of Crete (health coach) specializing in chronic respiratory conditions, with postgraduate studies in Emergency Medicine from the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. She possesses extensive clinical experience, having served as an Assistant General Medicine Physician at the Alexandra Health Unit, a collaborator with the Piraeus Football Federation, the scientific director of medical and pharmaceutical companies, and a collaborator with surgical clinics at the 251 Air Force General Hospital.

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.

Ο Μιχαλίτσης Μάρκος είναι Γενικός Ιατρός - Οικογενειακός Ιατρός - Ιατρός Εφαρμογής Βελονισμού και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην περιοχή της Γιάννουλης στην Λάρισα. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρική Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνέχισε με το αγροτικό του στο ΚΥ Αγιάς και έλαβε την ειδικότητα του στο Κουτλιμπάνειο και Τριανταφύλλειο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λάρισας.

Έχει πλούσια εμπειρία σε ένα μεγάλο φάσμα παθήσεων της κοινότητας και την αρχική προσέγγιση και διαλογή παθήσεων όλων των συστημάτων του ανθρώπινου σώματος. Έχει απασχοληθεί σε αρκετές θέσεις κυρίως στον ιδιωτικό τομέα όπως παιδικές κατασκηνώσεις, νευρολογικές κλινικές, υπηρεσίες ιδιωτικής ασφάλισης, υπηρεσίες τηλεϊατρικής καθώς και τουριστικής ιατρικής. Υπήρξε επίσης συνεργάτης στην μονάδα μεσογειακής αναιμίας του Γενικού νοσοκομείου Λάρισας. Απέκτησε εμπειρία με εργασία ενός χρόνου στο σύστημα υγείας της Σουηδίας, βλέποντας τόσο τα θετικά όσο και τα αρνητικά ενός διαφορετικού συστήματος υγείας που στηρίζεται στην πρόληψη και στην πρωτοβάθμια περίθαλψη.

Η πίστη του στην ολιστική προσέγγιση και θεραπεία τον οδήγησε στην κατάκτηση διπλώματος Ιατρού εφαρμογής Βελονισμού στο ερευνητικό και εκπαιδευτικό ινστιτούτο βελονισμού Ελλάδος στην Θεσσαλονίκη και μετεκπαίδευση του στον Ιατρικό Βελονισμό στο Πεκίνο. Ο γιατρός πραγματοποιεί επίσης online συνεδρίες, βιντεοκλήσεις, κατ' οίκον επισκέψεις, συνταγογραφήσεις και παρακολούθηση χρόνιων νόσων.

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.

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.

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.

Paraskeuopoulou Eustathia is a General Practitioner - Diabetologist and has maintained a private practice in Salamina since 2007. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone postgraduate training in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. She specialized in General Medicine at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio". In her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, always respecting the individual needs of each patient.

General family physician Dr Karvouni Lamprini maintains her practice in Pefki, Attica, and manages a wide range of cases concerning the holistic care of patients. Dr Karvouni initially began her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in the Department of Nursing, where she obtained her degree in 2010. She then continued her education at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, graduating in 2017. Subsequently, she worked for 7 years within the National Health System (ESY) as a General Medicine resident at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," participating in clinical practice and shift duties in both inpatient wards and the emergency department. She gained experience in primary healthcare by completing her training at the Koropi Health Center, where she was involved in emergency services as well as routine morning clinics. Dr Karvouni actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars to optimize and update her knowledge and practices in Medical Science. Starting from diagnosis and early intervention to the long-term monitoring of patients, she provides primary health promotion services across a broad spectrum of medical cases. Specifically, Dr Karvouni offers:

Monitoring – Management of Chronic Diseases

Emergency Case Management

Preventive Medicine Cases

Prescription of Medications – Medical Examinations

Issuance of Certificates – Health Clearances

Home visits across all Northern Suburbs

Papadopoulou Elina is a physician specializing in General Family Medicine. She operates her private practice, “FamilyMed Center,” in Argos and Kiveri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas.” She has received additional training in emergency prehospital medicine, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and infections. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. She worked for 20 years in the National Health System (ESY), the last 12 years as a Consultant at the Lygourio Health Center, with on-call duties at the Nafplio and Argos Hospitals. She held the positions of coordinator of the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Argos and supervisor for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) for the Argolis Prefecture (KOMY) during the pandemic. She has attended numerous conferences and has produced a significant number of papers related to the broader field of primary health care.

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.