General surgeons

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Georgios Sarris MD, MSc, is a General Surgeon, Deputy Director of the 3rd Surgical Clinic at Errikos Dynan Hospital, with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He has completed postgraduate studies in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). He further trained in minimally invasive management of anorectal diseases (Laser LHP, SiLaC, FiLaC) in Germany, as well as in Laparoscopic Surgery. He specialized in the 2nd Surgical Clinic of K.A.T. Hospital. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international medical conferences.

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.

Dr. Lazaros Lazarou is a General Surgeon, certified in surgical oncology of the colon and rectum, pancreas, stomach, liver, and thyroid gland, as well as in proctology, with specialized expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures. He maintains a private medical practice in Volos, Greece. He studied and specialized in Germany, where he pursued a career in Surgery. He completed his residency at the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery of the University Hospital of Ulm, where in 2007 he obtained his Board Certification in General Surgery and was appointed Consultant Surgeon, while in 2010 he acquired the qualification in Advanced Visceral Surgery. In 2013, he was promoted to Deputy Director, and in 2015 to Associate Director of Surgery, with parallel responsibilities for the development of the 14 Centers of Excellence of the surgical department, including all oncological centers, as well as centers for inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid and parathyroid glands, hernia, and sarcoma. In 2017, he assumed the position of Director of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplant Surgery at the Stuttgart Hospital, which is a certified Oncology Cancer Center of the German Cancer Society (DKG) and a Transplant Center with 23 Centers of Excellence. At the same hospital, he also served as Scientific Coordinator and Medical Director, with responsibilities including: coordination of the Visceral Oncology Center (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon and rectum, endocrine glands, peritoneal and other metastases, sarcoma), director of the Oncological–Visceral Tumor Board, delegate for the education of medical students at the Center for Surgical Medicine, transfusion officer of the department, coordinator of the research programs of the Visceral Oncology Center, officer responsible for quality assurance of the Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplant Surgery, as well as member of the committee of the German Cancer Society responsible for the certification of Centers of Excellence in Visceral and Oncological Medicine. Mr. Lazaros Lazarou returned to Greece with his family, aiming to offer his extensive surgical experience and scientific expertise acquired at leading German and European certified centers where he worked. His commitment focuses on personalized treatment based on Greek and international protocols, access to minimally invasive surgery, optimal surgical outcomes, absolute transparency and trust, as well as continuous education and innovation. Following a competitive selection process, he assumed the position of Coordinating Director of Surgery at the Volos Hospital, while simultaneously providing his services at his private practice and in private hospitals. His clinic focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopic and robotic surgery) and specialized oncological surgery. Particular emphasis is placed on colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, as well as the surgical treatment of endocrine glands and proctology. Dr. Lazaros Lazarou is a member of distinguished German and Greek medical societies that play a leading role in his specialty and actively participates in their conferences and scientific activities. He has contributed to the authorship of studies published in prestigious international scientific journals and has delivered numerous lectures and presentations at international conferences.

Dr. Xaveles Ioannis MD, cMS, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Patras. He holds a doctorate from the University of Patras and graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He specialized in General Surgery at the University Hospital of Rio in Patras, as well as in the Plastic Surgery Clinic at the General Hospital of Agios Andreas in Patras. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Breast Surgery from the University Regional Hospital of Brighton, United Kingdom, along with formal training in Breast Surgery, Oncoplastic Surgery, and Breast Reconstruction from the British College of Surgeons in the UK. He served as a regular member of the Scientific Council and the Ethics Committee of the University Hospital of Patras for two years, and since 2016, he has been a full member of the British Breast Surgery Society. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Patras and the Medical Association of Sparta.

Euaggelou Neofytos MD, MSc is a General Surgeon with a private practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in liver - biliary - pancreatic surgery at Democritus University of Thrace. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery of hernias, biliary tract, and colon, as well as endocrine gland surgery. He collaborates with the major private clinics in Thessaloniki ("Agios Loukas", "Euromedica Kyanos Stavros", "Bioclinic") and serves as a scientific associate at the 2nd Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou". In the context of continuous professional development, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences in Greece and abroad, with numerous publications and presentations in reputable Greek medical journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Surgical Society, the Surgical Society of Northern Greece, as well as the Hellenic and European Society of Digestive Surgery.

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.

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.

Ziozia Vasiliki is a General Surgeon, Senior Registrar of the 1st Surgical Clinic at IASO and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Ziozia has received a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society to obtain her postgraduate degree, as well as a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology for specialization in colorectal and anal surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She initially specialized in Surgery at the General Hospital of Rethymno and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During 2022-23, she served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Colorectal Department at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Dr. Ziozia has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and courses and has authored many publications, as well as oral and poster presentations. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology.

Maria Mixailidou MD, FACS, FASCRS is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice within the HYGEIA Hospital in Marousi. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and continued her medical training in the USA. There, she conducted clinical research in the Department of Emergency Surgery, Trauma, and Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, under Harvard University, and specialized in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. Additionally, she specialized in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Penn State University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She possesses significant clinical experience having worked in clinics in the USA, as well as extensive scientific and research experience, reflected in numerous publications in international scientific journals and chapters she has authored in international surgical textbooks.

Xorti Aggeliki is a General Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ano Toumba, Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a postgraduate degree in Biostatistics and Research Methodology at the University of Thessaly. Her medical degree was awarded by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2024, she has been working as a General Surgeon at the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki and Euromedica Cyan Cross. Concurrently, she serves as an Academic Reader in the English-speaking department of the Medical School at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Endocrine Surgery at the Universita di Pisa in Italy. Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at her private practice, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Η Σταθάκη Μάρθα είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός με πολυετή εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων της γενικής χειρουργικής, τόσο σε προγραμματισμένα όσο και σε επείγοντα περιστατικά και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Είναι απόφοιτη και αριστούχος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Επείγουσα Προνοσοκομειακή Ιατρική. Το επιστημονικό της υπόβαθρο της επιτρέπει να λαμβάνει τεκμηριωμένες και εξατομικευμένες θεραπευτικές αποφάσεις, πάντα με γνώμονα τις ανάγκες του κάθε ασθενούς. Εργάζεται ως Επιμελήτρια στο Χειρουργικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Έλενα Βενιζέλου – Αλεξάνδρα» και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας, όπως το «Ιπποκράτειο» και το «Γ. Γεννηματάς», καθώς και σε εξειδικευμένα κέντρα αναφοράς, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση οξέων χειρουργικών περιστατικών και ασθενών με σύνθετα προβλήματα υγείας. Στην καθημερινή της 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),πρωκτολογικές παθήσεις (αιμορροΐδες, ραγάδα), παθήσεις της χοληδόχου κύστης (χολολιθίαση,πολύποδες) καθώς και παθήσεις του μαστού. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα και ερευνήτρια στη «Μονάδα Μελέτης Μηχανισμών Καρκίνου και Θεραπείας» του Εργαστηρίου Φυσιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.Συμμετέχει σε διεθνείς μελέτες, όπως η GECKO, που ασχολείται με τη λαπαροσκοπική χολοκυστεκτομή, και είναι υπεύθυνη σε ερευνητικά πρωτόκολλα σε συνεργασία με το Εργαστήριο Πειραματικής Φυσιολογίας. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί στο Εργαστήριο Χειρουργικής Έρευνας του Yale University στις ΗΠΑ, όπου πραγματοποίησε μέρος των σπουδών της.Τα επιστημονικά της ενδιαφέροντα καλύπτονται σε πολλές δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Παράλληλα, έχει ενεργή ερευνητική δράση στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, με συμμετοχή σε διεθνείς μελέτες και δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Συνεχίζει να επιμορφώνεται διαρκώς, παρακολουθώντας τις εξελίξεις στη χειρουργική και συμμετέχοντας σε συνέδρια και πρακτικά εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια. Τέλος, η ιατρός στο ιατρείο της δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη σαφή ενημέρωση, στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης και στη συνεχή φροντίδα του ασθενούς, πριν και μετά από κάθε χειρουργική επέμβαση.

Vlazakis Stylianos is a Surgeon - Pediatric Surgeon with a private practice in Chania. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He serves as the Chief Scientific Consultant & Pediatric Surgeon at the Private Clinics of Chania and is an Official Consultant and Collaborator for several Private Insurance companies. He completed his residency in the General Surgery department at the Prefectural Hospital of Chania for 5 years and at the University Hospital of Heraklion for 4 years, where he specialized in Pediatric Surgery. The doctor has extensive experience in laparoscopic surgery, pediatric urology, trauma and emergency surgery, surgical oncology, acute abdominal pain, and microsurgery, which he acquired from the Urodynamic Laboratory of the University General Hospital of Heraklion and other Clinics. He is also specialized in the painless laser treatment of pilonidal cysts. Finally, he continuously participates in conferences and workshops to stay updated with the latest developments in his field.

Ioanna Papadopoulou is a General Surgeon and maintains private practices in Cholargos and Glyfada. She performs exclusively laparoscopic surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder and bile ducts, as well as all types of abdominal wall hernias. She received her Medical Degree from the “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi in 2012. She completed her rural service at the General Hospital of Messinia – Kyparissia Nursing Unit in 2013–2014. In 2021, she obtained her surgical specialty certification.

During her specialty training, she served at the 417 Army Fund Nursing Institution (N.I.M.T.S), where she specialized in advanced laparoscopic surgery for malignant colon diseases, obesity, reflux, and hernias, as well as thyroid malignancies. Additionally, at the Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens, she participated in a large volume of colon and thyroid cancer surgeries. Considering that the present of surgery lies in laparoscopic and robotic techniques, she attended advanced laparoscopic seminars organized by ELPEN under the auspices of the Hellenic Surgical Society from 2016 to 2018.

In 2021, she completed further training in Surgical Oncology, earning a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, in 2023, she received additional training in the latest methods for managing complex diaphragmatic hernias and reflux at the Symposium on Innovation in Surgery in Malta.

Proctology Center Dr Anastasios Papadopoulos MD, PhD is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with further training in the United Kingdom at Broomfield Hospital in Essex. There, he specialized in oncologic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, and breast surgery. Upon his return to Greece, he became a collaborator and scientific director of the Euromedica - General Clinic of Thessaloniki’s Center for Anorectal Diseases. Additionally, he leads a comprehensive surgical team, with which he performs nearly all procedures in general and oncologic surgery. Finally, he is a member of scientific societies in Greece and abroad, through which he continuously expands his knowledge of new protocols and methods in his field.

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.

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.

Stefanou Stefanos is a specialized Endocrine Surgeon, holding the internationally recognized certification Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Endocrine (FEBS/Endocrine), a title acknowledged across Europe and awarded to surgeons with advanced specialization and expertise in endocrine gland surgery. He maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, offering personalized and high-level care to patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his General Surgery specialization at the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta." He holds two Master's Degrees: in Endocrine Gland Surgery from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University (HOU).