General surgeons

Dimitris Gkiouzelis, MD, PhD, is a General Surgeon and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens. In the general surgeon's clinic, every patient has the opportunity to be informed about conditions related to Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid), Breast Surgery, the Digestive system, abdominal wall hernia surgery (Inguinal hernia, ventral hernia, umbilical hernia), and numerous other surgical conditions. Dr. Dimitris Gkiouzelis is the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Athens Medical Center Group, Psychiko Clinic. He has served as Director of the Surgical Clinic at Bioclinic Piraeus and as Scientific Associate of the Surgical Department at Bioclinic Athens. He specializes in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Furthermore, through continuous education, he manages cases involving the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer. He has extensive surgical experience, having performed over 4000 surgeries to date, with complete success. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Surgical Society, and collaborates with all private insurance companies.

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.

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.

Ampntin Ramex Iosif is a General Surgeon maintaining private practices in Elefsina and Pagkrati. He is a graduate and specialist of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has worked as a General Surgeon at the First Aid Station of the Elefsina Health Center. He manages a wide range of cases including: pilonidal cysts, hemorrhoids, condylomas, onychomycosis, scars, foot calluses, and nevi. Finally, he has significant experience and training, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proctology, and Hernia Surgery.

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.

Dr. Anastasios Aggelou MD, PhD, MSc. is a General Surgeon specialized in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, minimally invasive techniques, as well as Emergency Surgery. He holds a doctoral degree with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has received further training at leading international centers, including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Ohio State. He maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi and performs surgeries at private hospitals in Athens.

Delikoukos Stylianos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in Larissa since 2007, with a branch office established in Agia since 2016. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his military service as a Reserve Lieutenant Medical Officer and fulfilled his Rural Service obligations. He specialized in General Surgery at the Hospital of the Hellenic Red Cross in Athens and, following successful examinations, obtained the title of Surgeon. In 1984, he completed a Doctoral Thesis at the University of Athens, which was unanimously accepted, and was awarded a PhD in Medicine. After obtaining his specialty, he worked as an Associate Surgeon at the Athens Medical Center and subsequently at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Chalkida, initially as Second Consultant and later as First Consultant. In 1991, he pursued advanced training at the Organ Transplant Unit of Imperial College London at Saint Mary's Hospital, specializing in Kidney, Liver, Pancreas, and Small Intestine Transplantations as well as in Laparoscopic Surgery. In 2000, he was appointed First Consultant at the Surgical Clinic of the University Hospital of Larissa and subsequently Deputy Director. In 2007, he assumed the position of Director of the Surgical Clinic "Euromedica - Kyanos Stavros Larissa" and later Director of the Surgical Clinic "Home Care - Agios Konstantinos Larissa." Finally, the doctor collaborates with three private clinics in Larissa, Thessaly: IASO Thessaly, EUROMEDICA - THEOTOKOS Larissa, and THESSALIA General Clinic. Additionally, his practice includes a designated area for minor procedures assisted by a nurse.

Emmanouilidis Mixalis MD MSc FACS is a Surgeon, Senior Consultant of the First Surgical Department at Ygeia Hospital, a Centre of Excellence in Hernia Surgery within the Department of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Surgery (SRC).

He specializes in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and Robotic – as well as in the Modern Treatment of Anorectal Disorders – Hemorrhoids and Pilonidal Sinus using Laser technology.

He holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Surgical Oncology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.He has received specialization and certification in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair with 3D Mesh (TEP and TAPP) from the Royal College of Surgeons, the Surgical Training Institute (STI), and the leading mesh company BD - Bard.

He actively participates in Greek and international Surgical Conferences and Hands-on Workshops, while utilizing the most advanced equipment for the benefit of the patient.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Georgantas Dimitrios is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Surgery at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio” and in Surgery at the University Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens Aretaieio. Additionally, he holds a PhD from the Department of Surgery at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and collaborates with Metropolitan General. He has also served as Deputy Director at the Third Surgical Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital and is a member of the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Pantelis Athanasios MD, MSc (QMUL), FMBS, SCOPE Cert., FACS, is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Ilion. He specializes in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds two postgraduate degrees from Queen Mary University of London and the Medical School of Athens. He has received specialized training in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery as well as in obesity and metabolic disease surgery, having trained at the prestigious Mohak centers in India and Ponderas in Romania as a fellow of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). He has gained experience in hospitals in Greece and abroad, having served as a Consultant Surgeon in hospitals in Bucharest and India. Currently, he is a Consultant Surgeon at the Psychiko Medical Center and a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Propaedeutic Surgical Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates." He maintains an active research portfolio, is an author and reviewer for international medical journals, and regularly participates in international conferences and educational programs. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic surgery), bariatric and metabolic disease surgery, as well as the modern management of abdominal wall hernias, digestive system diseases, and thyroid gland disorders. His approach is founded on consistency, scientific evidence, and respect for the patient.

Andrikopoulos Spyros is a General Surgeon and the Director of the Surgical Clinic at the White Cross of Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and received training at the Piraeus Cancer Hospital "Metaxa," the Nikaia State Hospital, and the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos." After completing his specialty, he pursued further training in the United Kingdom at Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust, St. James University Hospital, and the “John Goligher” Colorectal Unit, General Infirmary. A significant part of his advanced training in the UK focused on laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum, as well as the management of proctological diseases and pelvic floor disorders. Additionally, he holds certification for the use of the Da Vinci® robotic system (Da Vinci® Surgical System Training Program) from IRCAD / EITS, University of Strasbourg, France. To date, he collaborates with numerous private healthcare facilities in Athens, including the Hygeia Hospital, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Iaso," Metropolitan General Hospital, the Gynecological, Obstetric, and Surgical Center "Leto," and the "Mitera" Hospital. Finally, Dr. Andrikopoulos is a member of numerous Greek and European scientific societies and associations.

Georgios Bpagias is a General Surgeon, PhD holder from the Medical School of Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Athens with "Excellent" marks and undertook his specialty training in Greece and Germany (university clinics of general surgery and transplantation in Hannover and Essen). Concurrently, he completed his doctoral thesis on short bowel syndrome also with "Excellent" marks, while specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the University of Strasbourg, with an emphasis on modern laparoscopic techniques. Subsequently, he completed specialization in pelvic floor disorder management at the University of Venice.

In his clinical practice, he manages general surgery cases covering a broad spectrum, from minor procedures and routine laparoscopic surgeries to specialized colorectal and pelvic floor surgeries. His primary concern is responsible and evidence-based consultation on all surgical issues, aiming for appropriate guidance and making safe therapeutic decisions.

He maintains active scientific involvement, participating predominantly as a speaker and trainer in international, as well as pan-European and Greek scientific conferences. Additionally, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals indexed in PubMed, reflecting his continuous engagement with scientific documentation and the advancement of surgery.

His philosophy is based on the proper and personalized evaluation of each case, evidence-based decision-making, and the avoidance of unnecessary surgeries when not required. Special emphasis is placed on clear, honest, and understandable communication with the patient, to ensure active participation in the therapeutic process and to foster a sense of safety and trust.

Ο Κουτσόπουλος Ιωάννης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός. Ειδικεύεται στην εκτομή της κύστης κόκκυγος με laser, στην αντιμετώπιση και θεραπεία αιμορροΐδων με laser και στις επεμβάσεις λαπαροσκοπικής χολοκυστεκτομής. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου της Ρώμης «La Sapienza» και ειδικεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Πειραιά «Τζάνειο». Ο ιατρός αναλαμβάνει λαπαροσκοπικές χολοκυστεκτομές, βουβωνοκήλες, ομφαλοκήλες, επεμβάσεις λεπτού και παχέος εντέρου, επεμβάσεις θυρεοειδούς και μαστού, καθώς και καθαρισμό έλκους κατάκλισης. Ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις εξελίξεις της ειδικότητάς του μέσω συμμετοχής σε συνέδρια και παρακολούθησης σεμιναρίων. Είναι συνεργάτης του Metropolitan Hospital, του Mediterraneo Hospital, του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών, καθώς και άλλων ιδιωτικών νοσοκομείων, όπως και του ιδιωτικού πολυϊατρείου Top Meds. Διαθέτει μεγάλη εμπειρία στην τραυματολογία και στην επείγουσα ιατρική, ενώ διαχειρίζεται ογκολογικά και τακτικά περιστατικά. Έχει πολύπλευρη και μακρόχρονη εμπειρία, έχοντας πραγματοποιήσει μεγάλο αριθμό επεμβάσεων σε όλο το φάσμα της Γενικής Χειρουργικής, καθώς και στη χειρουργική τραύματος. Έχει εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων τόσο σε προγραμματισμένα όσο και σε επείγοντα περιστατικά και διατηρεί ιατρείο στο Νέο Φάληρο. Το επιστημονικό του υπόβαθρο του επιτρέπει να λαμβάνει τεκμηριωμένες και εξατομικευμένες θεραπευτικές αποφάσεις, με γνώμονα τις ανάγκες του κάθε ασθενούς. Εργάζεται ως Επιμελητής στο Χειρουργικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Ο Ευαγγελισμός». Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας και του Πειραιά, όπως το «Τζάνειο», καθώς και σε εξειδικευμένα κέντρα αναφοράς, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση οξέων χειρουργικών περιστατικών και ασθενών με σύνθετα προβλήματα υγείας. Στην καθημερινή του κλινική δραστηριότητα αναλαμβάνει την εκτίμηση και τη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση μεγάλου αριθμού ασθενών, πραγματοποιώντας ανοιχτές και ελάχιστα επεμβατικές (λαπαροσκοπικές) επεμβάσεις, τόσο σε επείγοντα όσο και σε προγραμματισμένα περιστατικά. Αντιμετωπίζει παθήσεις που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της Γενικής Χειρουργικής, όπως κήλες (βουβωνοκήλη, ομφαλοκήλη, μετεγχειρητική κήλη, μηροκήλη), πρωκτολογικές παθήσεις (αιμορροΐδες, ραγάδα), παθήσεις της χοληδόχου κύστης (χολολιθίαση, πολύποδες), χειρουργική θυρεοειδούς, κολεκτομές, καθώς και χειρουργική μαστού. Ο ιατρός ασχολείται και με αισθητικές μη χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις, όπως Botox, Dysport, PDO νήματα κολλαγονογένεσης και δερματικά εμφυτεύματα (dermal fillers).

Paulou Prokopios is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is an Associate Surgeon at the Euroclinic of Athens and the Private Clinic of Athens "White Cross." The doctor performs surgeries for hernias such as inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, pilonidal cyst, hemorrhoids, lipomas, and breast surgery. He possesses significant experience and has performed numerous procedures throughout his career. Additionally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association.

Minotakis Konstantinos is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he was admitted in 1973 with a scholarship. Following his medical studies and rural service, he specialized in General Surgery at the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He served for 30 years in the Surgical Clinic and Vascular Clinic of the 7th IKA Hospital, the Surgical Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," from which he retired with the rank of Director. He is a member of numerous medical societies and has presented his experience and research work at many Greek and international conferences. His new clinic in Marousi is excellently equipped with the latest medical devices and Laser technology to support and monitor medical services. It has private parking facilities, fully meets patient needs, and simultaneously ensures a pleasant stay. The physician Minotakis Konstantinos is specialized in Medical Lasers, and his fundamental principle is to avoid open surgeries. Patients avoid the distress, relapses, and long recovery periods, while also saving time and cost.

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).

Η Παπαδολιοπούλου Μαρία είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός και διατηρεί το ιατρείο της στην Ελευσίνα όπου παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα για όλο το φάσμα των παθήσεων της Γενικής Χειρουργικής, με στόχο την εξατομικευμένη αντιμετώπιση και την ουσιαστική ενημέρωση σε κάθε στάδιο της θεραπείας. Η υγεία και η εμπιστοσύνη του κάθε ασθενούς αποτελούν για εμένα προτεραιότητα.

Με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη χειρουργική του μαστού, προσφέρει σύγχρονη και υπεύθυνη φροντίδα για την πρόληψη, τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία των παθήσεων του μαστού, δίνοντας πάντα έμφαση στην ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, την ειλικρινή επικοινωνία και τη στήριξη κάθε ασθενούς.

Dr. Svoronos Gerasimos is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Cholargos. He has 38 years of surgical experience, having performed a large number of operations. He holds a PhD and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He served as the Head of the Surgical Department at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" for 20 consecutive years. During his 20 years at the clinic, he participated in a significant number of surgical procedures.