General surgeons

Αργύριος Λ. Ιωαννίδης MD, PhD, FACS, FASCRS - Γενικός Χειρουργός

Επιμελητής Χειρουργός Κλινικής Γενικής, Λαπαροσκοπικής, Ογκολογικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής, Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών 

Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Κλινικής Χειρουργικής, Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου

Ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής "Σισμανόγλειο" και στο Digestive Disease Center του Cleveland Clinic της Florida των ΗΠΑ με υποτροφία της Ελληνικής Χειρουργικής Εταιρείας. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι Fellow μετά από κρίση του American College of Surgeons (ACS) και του American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). Έχει διατελέσει εκπρόσωπος των νέων χειρουργών παχέος εντέρου και ορθού της Ευρώπης στην Επιτροπή Μελών του European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Μιλάνο και στη Βιέννη στις τεχνικές TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) και σε όλες τις νεότερες τεχνικές αντιμετώπισης περιεδρικών συριγγίων αντίστοιχα. Το ερευνητικό του ενδιαφέρον αφορά κυρίως τον καρκίνο του ορθού, τη χειρουργική υπό φθορίζουσες ουσίες και τα μεσο-μακροπρόθεσμα αποτελέσματα της λαπαροσκοπικής και ρομποτικής χειρουργικής στις παθήσεις παχέος εντέρου και ορθού. Έχει διατελέσει υπεύθυνος για την Ελλάδα σε περισσότερες από 10 διεθνείς πολυκεντρικές μελέτες με τις αντίστοιχες δημοσιεύσεις σε περιοδικά μεγάλου κύρους όπως τα Lancet, Anaesthesia και British Journal of Surgery. Είναι κριτής σε 11 περιοδικά χειρουργικής και μέλος του εκδοτικού συμβουλίου στα Nature Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Surgery και Colorectal Disease. Έχει συγγράψει πάνω από 120 άρθρα-δημοσιεύσεις σε ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά με περισσότερες από 2500 αναφορές. Επίσης έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής σε περισσότερα από 20 Ελληνικά και Διεθνή Συνέδρια και έχει γράψει 2 κεφάλαια συγγραμμάτων χειρουργικής.

Meropouli Antonia MD, PhDC is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Consultant Surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital, and a scientific associate at various other private hospitals. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in General Surgery, specifically in diseases of the colon and small intestine, esophagus, stomach, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, obesity, thyroid disorders, as well as in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias both laparoscopically and via open surgery, at the 1st Surgical Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". Dr. Meropouli has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and courses in Greece and abroad and has several publications to her name.

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.

Kazamias Mixalis is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Piraeus. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Georgios Gennimatas." He has served as Chief Resident and subsequently as Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Regional General Hospital of Syros. He possesses extensive and notable clinical experience. In his practice, he offers personalized medical care with a patient-centered approach, performing a wide range of General Surgery procedures. He holds specialization and experience in laparoscopic surgery, covering numerous operations. Therefore, when a case requires surgical intervention, it is performed with the highest quality, ensuring safety and minimal discomfort for the patient. Additionally, he is involved in the management and treatment of lower limb lesions, such as diabetic foot and ulcers resulting from these injuries, skin lesions due to vascular disorders—both arterial and venous—as well as necrotic lesions caused by pressure. Finally, he undertakes the management of pressure ulcers in bedridden patients both at the clinic and through home visits.

Ο Δρ. Κοζώνης Ιωάννης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός και κατέχει ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Κατέχει πολυετή εμπειρία και μακρά πορεία στη σύγχρονη χειρουργική και χειρουργική ογκολογία. Διαθέτει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της γενικής χειρουργικής, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική ογκολογία, στις επεμβάσεις κοιλιακού τοιχώματος και στη χειρουργική μαστού. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη χειρουργική ογκολογία και στις σύνθετες κοιλιακές επεμβάσεις στις ΗΠΑ (Νέα Υόρκη) και στην Ολλανδία (Άμστερνταμ), αποκτώντας σημαντική διεθνή χειρουργική εμπειρία. Έχει διατελέσει Διευθυντής Χειρουργικού Τομέα μεγάλων ιδιωτικών κλινικών, παρέχοντας υψηλού επιπέδου εξατομικευμένη χειρουργική φροντίδα.

Andreas Tellos is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens and has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, Dr. Tellos serves as an auxiliary surgeon at the Lavrio Health Center and actively participates in the on-call program and regular surgeries of the 2nd Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens “Sismanoglio.” He has worked as a resident and attending physician in the Surgical Clinic of “Sismanoglio,” and has also worked as a private physician in private clinics and diagnostic centers. Since 2025, he has maintained a private surgical office and collaborates with an experienced plastic surgeon. His scientific activities include participation in national and international conferences, with presentations on topics such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, its complications, and the diagnosis of endocrine gland disorders. He is distinguished by his continuous education and commitment to providing high-quality surgical care.

Dr. Theodoropoulos Dionysios is a General Surgeon with 19 years of extensive experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including both laparoscopic and open methods. He specializes in laparoscopic excision of the pilonidal cyst, the management and treatment of hemorrhoids, and cholecystectomy procedures. He holds a Diploma of License (MD) from the Medical School of "Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie GR T POPA" and has obtained medical practice licenses in Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Romania. During his General Surgery specialization, he completed advanced training in the Vascular Surgery Department at Konstantopouleio General Hospital and in the Plastic Surgery Department at the Oncology Hospital of Ag. Anargyroi. At Konstantopouleio General Hospital, he served as the primary surgeon or first surgical assistant in a wide range of laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. He has worked in the Emergency Department and was responsible for postoperative monitoring and treatment of patients with liver and pancreatic cancer. He manages numerous cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Dr. Rathosis Spyros is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Patras. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the University of Patras, with a dissertation titled: "Control of splenic activity and immunological effects post-splenectomy." He specialized in General Surgery at the University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Patras and further specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens, Hippocrates. He has served in all levels of the National Health System (ESY) and for the past years has held the position of ESY Director in the surgical clinic of the General Hospital of Patras. He has participated in numerous medical conferences in Greece and abroad and has published scientific papers in both Greek and international journals. He has been involved in the full spectrum of General Surgery operations, including major surgeries both emergency and elective. Throughout his extensive career, he has focused on laparoscopic surgery primarily of the biliary tract, hernias, diseases of the minor pelvis (gynecological conditions), and surgery of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (stomach, small and large intestine, anus).

Gkoutziotis Ioannis is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Kozani. The physician serves as an Academic Fellow at the 5th Surgical Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) - Hippocratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki (G.N.Th.) and is a PhD candidate in Medicine at A.U.Th. Consultations are available by appointment. The physician manages a wide range of cases including (but not limited to) open and advanced laparoscopic-minimally invasive surgery of diseases affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, diaphragm, liver – biliary system – pancreas, abdominal wall, endocrine glands, colon – rectum – anus, skin, and subcutaneous tissue.

O Γενικός Χειρουργός Dr Μηλιωρίδης Θεόδωρος, είναι ειδικός στην κλασσική, στην λαπαροσκοπική χειρουργική αλλά και στην χειρουργική Ογκολογία.Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Πυλαία ενώ παράλληλα δέχεται ασθενείς και στη κλινική "Άγιος Λουκάς", στο Πανόραμα Θεσσαλονίκης.Είναι Διδάκτορας του Πανεπιστημίου του Μιλάνου και συμμετείχε στα σεμινάρια προχωρημένης λαπαροσκοπικής χειρουργικής στο Strasbourg της Γαλλίας, επί δύο έτη ,στα πλαίσια ευρωπαικού προγράμματος ,στο IRCAD (Πρότυπο κέντρο εκπαίδευσης στήν λαπαροσκοπική χειρουργική.) Ο Dr Μηλιωρίδης Θεόδωρος ασκεί τη χειρουργική επιστήμη, με στόχο, κάθε φορά, τη βέλτιστη δυνατή -και ασφαλή- θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση κάθε χειρουργικού περιστατικού. Στόχος είναι πάντα, η ποιότητα της ζωής των ασθενών και η διατήρηση αυτής της ποιότητας.Ο Dr Μηλιωρίδης συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικές κλινικές στη Θεσσαλονίκη.

Paneris Panteleimon is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Patissia. He holds a degree from the School of Health Sciences at Semmelweis University in Budapest and completed his specialization in general surgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". The doctor has extensive experience in conditions such as hemorrhoids, hernia, intestinal bleeding, extended gastrectomy, condylomas, mastopathy, and anal fistula, and provides services including suture removal and laparoscopic hernia repair. He is an affiliated physician at the Errikos Dynan Hospital Center and the Palaiou Falirou Medical Center, and has served as an Assistant Surgeon at the 4th Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Patissia. Additionally, he has participated in numerous conferences and academic publications and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Syrianos Kaxlan is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Kozani where he offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services. He provides specialized surgical solutions for various conditions. His approach focuses on patient-centered care, ensuring that the patient receives the best possible treatment and support throughout the surgical process.

Dr. Tsilividis Vasileios is a General Surgeon specializing in Oncological, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive experience in university and private clinics in France and Greece, having performed over 3,500 surgeries.

He maintains private practices in Marousi and Peristeri.

He graduated from the French School of Athens and continued his studies at the Medical School of René Descartes University in Paris. There, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and subsequently obtained numerous university diplomas in France, including specializations in gastrointestinal surgery, oncological surgery, and bariatric surgery. He is also a member of the Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.

His professional career began at the University Hospital of Rouen, where he served as a resident, registrar, and later as a hospital physician. Since 2017, he has worked in clinics in France primarily focusing on General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Oncological surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques. Currently, he provides his services at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and Peristeri.

Dr. Tsilividis has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars, published papers in international medical journals, and undertaken educational roles at the university level.

He is fluent in French and English.

Aggelopoulos Argyris is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice at Bioclab Private Polyclinics in Livadeia and Marousi. He is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, with postgraduate studies in Surgical Anatomy from the same university. He also specialized and trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom (NHS). Moreover, he possesses significant clinical and teaching experience. His research experience is also noteworthy, consisting of numerous presentations and participations in scientific conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as publications. In his practice, he deals with pilonidal cyst removal, abscess drainage, surgical wound and pressure ulcer debridement, hemorrhoids, hernias, laparoscopic surgery, diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, thyroid, breast, and others.

Dimitriadi Katerina is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Koukaki for the past five years. She holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her specialization in General Surgery at G.N.A. Elpis, where she trained in the latest surgical techniques, personally performing numerous surgical procedures and is distinguished for the effective management and handling of emergency cases. She completed a postgraduate degree at the Medical School of Athens on the subject "Breast Diseases." She currently works as a Surgeon at the General and Maternity Hospital REA, one of the most modern hospitals in the country. Additionally, she collaborates with the Psychiko Medical Center as a scientific associate. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases and minor procedures, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Ioannis Alevizakis is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens. Throughout his career, he has served for 10 consecutive years at the "Evangelismos" Hospital, initially specializing in Surgery and subsequently as a Consultant Surgeon. Since 2022, following a successful evaluation, he joined the Hellenic Coast Guard as a Medical Officer and currently serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the Athens Naval Hospital while also practicing as a Private Surgeon. He has experience across the full spectrum of diseases and surgical procedures in General Surgery, including Esophageal, Gastric, Duodenal, Pancreatic, Hepato-Biliary, Splenic, Small and Large Intestinal Surgery, Thyroid-Parathyroid, Adrenal, Breast, Skin-Subcutaneous, Vascular Access surgeries, and Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Surgeries. He possesses particular expertise in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, having trained at the 3rd Surgical Clinic - Laparoscopic Surgery Unit of "Evangelismos" Hospital, performing a significant number of such surgeries and participating in numerous related post-graduate training activities both in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the most prominent Medical Scientific Societies related to General Surgery. He holds the title of Trainer from the Hellenic Surgical Society. He continuously participates in conferences in his specialty and has authored a large number of scientific publications.