General surgeons in the Eastern suburbs of Athens

The Surgical Clinic Nisotakis K. & X is located in Rafina and consists of the General Surgeons Dr. Konstantinos Nisotakis MD and Dr. Christos Nisotakis MD. The physicians collaborate with many large private centers and hospitals in Athens. Their surgical clinic provides Advanced and High-Level Surgical Services as well as Investigation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Complex Surgical Conditions. They manage a wide range of cases within the scope of Surgical Oncology, Laparoscopic Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Procedures, and Minor Interventions.

Zafeiris Platon is a General Surgeon maintaining private clinics in Pikermi and Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Bologna in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and within the Hellenic Police. He received training in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proctologic Surgery, and laser applications at the Universita di Medicina Torino. He is affiliated with the Medical Centers of Athens and Peristeri, Hygeia Hospital, and Mitera Hospital. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Surgical Department at the General Clinic "Taxiarchai" and the General Clinic "Neo Athinaio." Currently, he is the Scientific Head of the Surgical Department at the Lumedica Medical Group (Peristeri Clinic). Furthermore, he authored the book "Trauma - Traffic Accidents" and has delivered lectures at conferences as well as on television and radio stations. In his private practice, minor procedures are performed at the clinic level (removal of cysts, nevi, wound suturing, examination and removal of skin lesions), all utilizing laser technology.

Karaiskos Ioannis is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Vari. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Athens and completed his specialty training at the 1st University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Additionally, he received advanced training in Laparoscopic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York and possesses specialized knowledge in Breast Surgery as well as General Surgery. Currently, he maintains scientific collaboration with numerous private clinics and health insurance providers. In his fully equipped private clinic, he ensures that patients receive comprehensive information and a well-documented treatment plan. He manages cases across the entire spectrum of General Surgery, including hernias, breast and skin conditions, pilonidal cyst, melanoma, and pressure ulcers. Furthermore, he has authored five foreign-language publications and, with a focus on continuous education, actively participates in both Greek and international conferences.

Gkavra Ntorin is a General Surgeon practicing privately in Varkiza and Glyfada. He holds a Medical Degree from the University of Timisoara in Romania. He completed his General Surgery Specialty at the 2nd Surgical Clinic of Tzaneio Hospital. The physician has served as a Scientific Collaborator in the Surgical Departments of Palaiou Faliro Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital, as well as Metropolitan Hospital. Utilizing his extensive experience and scientific expertise, he handles a wide range of cases primarily involving: Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Treatment of Hemorrhoids, Fistula Management, Pilonidal Cyst Excision, and Condyloma Therapy.

Dr. Napoleon Xirokostas is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Oncologic Surgery. He maintains a private medical office in Rafina, Greece, and also serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Department of IASO General Hospital in Athens.

He completed his residency in General Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, the largest tertiary care and trauma center in Greece, where he also held the position of Chief Resident. Over the course of his training, he participated in more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including a wide spectrum of emergency, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Xirokostas holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the Democritus University of Thrace and a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He completed his mandatory rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and previously served in the Greek Army as a General Medicine Doctor, providing medical assessments and basic life support instruction.

He has received extensive training in trauma surgery (DSTC), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, microsurgery, and emergency abdominal procedures. He is certified in ATLS, ALS, and has participated in numerous specialized surgical workshops and cadaveric dissection courses across Europe.

Dr. Xirokostas has an active academic presence, with several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international surgical congresses.

He treats conditions including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries (cholecystectomy, hernias, appendectomy)

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Oncologic surgery (colorectal, gastric, skin/melanoma, soft tissue)

• Robotic surgery for complex abdominal cases

• Emergency trauma surgery and general surgical consults

His clinical approach is grounded in personalized care, evidence-based practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery.

Mpalodimou Foteini is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Filothei. She was born in Kavala and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She then commenced her specialty training in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Drama and completed it at the Athens Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas". During her specialty training and afterwards, she received awards in 1997, 1999, and 2000 as part of the Continuing Education Seminars of the Hellenic Surgical Society. Subsequently, for a period of six months, she specialized in Intensive Care at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". With a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society, in 2005 she specialized at the Institut Gustave Roussy Hospital in Paris in Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Cancer Society and the Hellenic Surgical Society. The surgeon practices privately in the healthcare sector and is involved in the following areas of General Surgery: Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery (for which she has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad), and Surgical Oncology. In the field of Surgical Oncology, following her specialization at the Paris Cancer Center, she applies the technique of Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy. She is a scientific collaborator with Hygeia and Mitera Hospitals and also cooperates with clinics such as Metropolitan, Lefkos Stavros, and the Athens Clinic.