Neurologists

Dellaporta Dionysia is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Analipsi, Thessaloniki. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna in Italy and completed a postgraduate program in Health Unit Management at the Open University of Rome. She specialized in Neurology and possesses a certification in Medical Acupuncture. She works at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Society and also runs an electrophysiology laboratory and acupuncture clinic. Finally, her practice is co-located with Pulmonologist Nikolaos Chavouzis.

Athina Zaxou is a Neurologist, maintaining a private practice in Ilisia and working as a Neurologist at HYGEIA Hospital. Since 2018, she has also been a scientific collaborator at the Special Clinic for "Vertigo and Balance Disorders" and at the Clinic for the treatment of disorders with botulinum toxin injections of the First Neurology Department of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and at the Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She completed her post-graduate training in the field of "Balance and Eye Movement Disorders" at the Neuro-otology Unit, Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, under a scholarship from the Hellenic Neurological Society. Finally, Dr. Zaxou is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society and the Hellenic Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Andravizou Athina, MD, MSc, PhD is a Neurologist with a private practice in Pylea, Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive disorders, memory, and neuropsychological assessment.

She holds a dual scientific qualification (Neurologist & Neuropsychologist) and extensive experience in the evaluation and follow-up of patients with:

• memory and attention disorders
• mild cognitive impairment & dementia
• vascular strokes & TIA
• multiple sclerosis
• headaches, dizziness, and neurological symptoms of unclear etiology.

She has completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Neuropsychology (University College London) and a doctoral dissertation focusing on cognitive decline and brain atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis.

Her approach is personalized, emphasizing:

• detailed clinical examination
• functional assessment of cognitive abilities
• clear communication with the patient and family.

Her goal is the substantive understanding of the problem and practical guidance, not merely prescription.

Dimisianos Nikolaos MD, PhD is a Neurologist with a private practice in Corfu. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Patras and graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed his Neurology specialty at the University Hospital of Patras. He has worked as a Neurologist at the University Hospital of Patras, at the Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Center "Olympion" in Patras, at the General Hospital of Corfu, as well as at Salford Royal Hospital in Manchester, United Kingdom. The physician has an extensive scientific, authorship, and research portfolio, which includes: 32 presentations and communications at medical conferences, 24 publications in Greek and international medical journals, translations of medical texts from English, and participation as a researcher in 20 clinical studies. Additionally, he has participated in numerous medical conferences, workshops, and educational seminars in Greece and abroad. Finally, the physician is a member of the Corfu Medical Association, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the Hellenic Academy of Neuroimmunology, and the General Medical Council.

Diamantas Dimitrios MD is a Specialist Neurologist who maintains private clinics in Peristeri and Pallini. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany, with honors. He has specialized and worked in hospitals in England (Stoke on Trent General Infirmary, Newcastle General, Leeds University Hospital, Southend University Hospital) and Greece ("Sotiria", "Red Cross"). He is the Director of the 3rd Neurology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. Since 2008, he has been the chief clinical neurologist at the Athens Medical Center - Peristeri Clinic. Additionally, he serves as a visiting Director at hospitals in England such as Leeds University Hospital and Southend University Hospital (neurology clinic and stroke unit). He has been awarded by the American Neurological Association for his contribution to a stroke prevention program. He is specialized in the administration of botulinum toxin in the treatment of migraine. He is a member of the American Neurological Association, the European Federation of Neurological Societies, the Hellenic Neurological Society, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Headache Society. He has served as a consultant for pharmaceutical companies for several years on matters of neurology and clinical drug research, as well as a speaker at neurological conferences and medical events. Finally, he is the author of clinical studies and papers presented at international and Greek scientific conferences.

Dr. Kapsalakis Ioannis is a Neurologist with clinics in Nea Erythraia, Agia Paraskevi, Ampelokipoi, Argyroupoli, and Larissa. He has undergone postgraduate training in the United States, holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." The doctor has extensive experience in electroencephalography with mapping and in managing cases of dementia, as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, sleep studies, and memory testing. He has also handled numerous cases related to the treatment of headaches and chronic migraines. Furthermore, Neurologist Kapsalakis Ioannis has worked in several hospitals and served as a scientific collaborator at the Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" (2012) and at the Neurosurgery Clinic of the University of Thessaly. He is currently a treating physician at the "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society, the Panhellenic Association Against Epilepsy, and the American Academy of Neurology.

Andreas Galanopoulos is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Pallini. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his undergraduate studies at the same institution. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Neurosciences, specializing in brain function systems. He has worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," the Mental Health Hospital of Chania, and the General Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon," and has participated in the scientific activities of the Neuroscience and Behavior Laboratory of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. To date, alongside his private practice, he is a physician at the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "Hygeia." Furthermore, he has been a speaker at numerous conferences primarily addressing Dementia and Parkinson’s disease and is an author of papers published in international and Greek scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the European Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Hellenic Neurological Society, and the Society of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.

Moustris Andreas is a specialist Neurologist. He collaborates with the Athens Medical Center and maintains a clinic in Melissia, Attica. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training at University College London (UCL), graduating with distinction from the Master of Science in Clinical Neurology program. He specialized in the full spectrum of movement disorders at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square, London), an international reference center for Neurology and movement disorders, where he trained in the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin (Botox) in neurological conditions. His Neurology specialization was completed at the First Neurological Clinic of the University of Athens (Aeginiteio Hospital) and at the 251 Air Force General Hospital. Ultrasound-guided administration of Botox is a central component of his therapeutic approach for the treatment of dystonias and spasticity. This technique allows for perfectly targeted delivery of the treatment, with high precision and maximum safety, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and minimizing adverse effects. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the European Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Queen Square Alumnus Association, and the Hellenic Neurological Society.

Lykomanos Dimitrios is a Neurologist with a private practice in Kamatero. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the Military Officers' Academy (SSAS) and is specialized in Neurophysiology at the University Neurology Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a registrar at the Neurology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. As part of his continuous professional development, he keeps abreast of advancements in his field and participates in national and international medical conferences, where he presents scientific papers. In his practice, he provides high-quality services for a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, headaches, vertigo, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myopathies, neuralgias, as well as dystonia, idiopathic tremor, and restless legs syndrome. Finally, the physician performs specialized examinations such as electroencephalography and electromyography.

Η Γιαννοπούλου Ρενάτα MD,MSc, PhDc είναι ειδική Νευρολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης στην ιδιωτική κλινική ‘’Creta InterClinic’’. Αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το Λεόντειο Λύκειο Νέας Σμύρνης και εισήχθη το 2010 στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, από όπου αποφοίτησε το 2016. Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος «Νευροεπιστήμες» του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με βαθμό «άριστα», ενώ η πτυχιακή της εργασία στα Ισχαιμικά Εγκεφαλικά Επεισόδια βαθμολογήθηκε με άριστα 10.Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδίκευσή της στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ηρακλείου. Παράλληλα με το κλινικό της έργο, συνέβαλε ενεργά στην εκπαίδευση μεγάλου αριθμού φοιτητών κατά την κλινική τους άσκηση στη Νευρολογία. Τέλος, συμμετείχε ως ερευνήτρια σε κλινικές μελέτες τόσο στη νόσο Πάρκινσον, όσο και στην Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση. Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στην προχωρημένη νόσο Πάρκινσον και τις παρεμβατικές θεραπείες. Είναι συγγραφέας επιστημονικών άρθρων που δημοσιεύονται σε διεθνή περιοδικά και ανακοινώσεων σε εθνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια.Eπιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση βοτουλινικής τοξίνης (Botox, Dysport) για νευρολογικές παθήσεις όπως η Σπαστικότητα μετά από Αγγειακό Εγκεφαλικό Επεισόδιο, Κακώσεις του Νωτιαίου Μυελού ή λόγω Πολλαπλής Σκλήρυνσης, Αυχενική Δυστονία και Ημίσπασμο Προσώπου ή Βλεφαρόσπασμο. Στόχος της θεραπείας είναι η χαλάρωση των εμπλεκόμενων μυών, η μείωση του πόνου, των ακούσιων μυϊκών συσπάσεων και σπασμών. Με τον τρόπο αυτό βελτιώνει τη λειτουργικότητα, την κίνηση και την ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών.

Pazionis Odysseus is a Neurologist with a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Neurology at the General State Hospital of Athens. He completed a postgraduate program in Medical Acupuncture and Neurological Rehabilitation and was trained in "Advanced Life Support in Adults and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" by the European Resuscitation Council. Additionally, he specializes in acute and chronic pain and smoking cessation. He is an associate of the Medisalus Diagnostic Center, a neurologist collaborator at the "G. Karavis" Acupuncture Application and Research Center, and has served as a neurologist at Hygeia Hospital and as an external collaborator in the Demyelinating Diseases Department and the General Neurology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." He is a lecturer in Medical Acupuncture in the Physiotherapy Department of the University of West Attica, as well as at the international postgraduate center Acuscience for physicians treating headaches and sleep disorders. He applies acupuncture, especially in the treatment of migraines/headaches, smoking cessation, and the management of chronic or acute pain. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Neurological Society, the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, the Hellenic Headache Society, and the Panhellenic Association Against Epilepsy.

Η Σπανού Ιωάννα, MD, M.Sc., PhDc είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Νευρολόγος και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη του Νευρολογικού τμήματος του Πολυϊατρείου DOCTORHALL στην Καλλιθέα. Είναι Επιμελήτρια της Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας και Επιστημονική συνεργάτης του Ειδικού Ιατρείου Κεφαλαλγίας της Ά Πανεπιστημιακής Νευρολογικής Κλινικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών («Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο»). Έχει πραγματοποιήσει τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο «Κεφαλαλγίες» στο κλινικό τμήμα Α’ της Επείγουσας και Γενικής Νευρολογίας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου καθώς και στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Κεφαλαλγίας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Είναι υποψήφια διδάκτορας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), με θέμα της διατριβής «Το φαινόμενο Νocebo σε διάφορες νευρολογικές παθήσεις». Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης με τίτλο «Υπερηχογραφική Λειτουργική Απεικόνιση για την Πρόληψη και τη Διάγνωση των Αγγειακών Παθήσεων», από το Διακρατικό Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας, Università degli studi di Genova, με βαθμό «Άριστα». Ειδικεύθηκε στη Νευρολογία στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας και στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης καθώς και της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων, με βαθμό πτυχίου «Άριστα – Εννέα». Στο παρελθόν έχει βραβευτεί για την 1 η καλύτερη βαθμολογία στο Σχολείο Αεροπορικής Ιατρικής του Κέντρου Αεροπορικής Ιατρικής. Έχει επιτελέσει διδακτικό έργο τόσο σε προπτυχιακούς φοιτητές Ιατρικής κατά την μετεκπαίδευσή της στο κλινικό τμήμα Α’ της Επείγουσας και Γενικής Νευρολογίας καθώς και στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Κεφαλαλγίας του Αιγινητείου, όσο και σε μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Κλινική και Πειραματική Νευροχειρουργική» του ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει δημοσιεύσει σε έγκριτα ξενόγλωσσα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά, έχει συμμετάσχει με πολλές ανακοινώσεις και ομιλίες σε διεθνή και ελληνικά νευρολογικά συνέδρια, ενώ έχει διατελέσει ως reviewer σε έγκριτα ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Νευρολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Κεφαλαλγίας.

Pantes Georgios MD, PhD is a Neurologist with private practices in Ilisia and Petralona. He is a distinguished PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an alumnus of the University of Ioannina, and holds a specialty qualification in Neurology. In addition to his private practice, he serves as a Physician and Trainer of Doctors for the Special Medical Corps of Health Committees at Disability Certification Centers, an Unpaid Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Neurological Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital, and provides his services to private clinics such as the White Cross of Athens, Attiko Hospital, Vougiouklakio, and Agia Irini. Simultaneously, he is a member of the network of expert medical consultants for the company "Expert Opinion Medical Services SA." Throughout his professional career, he has gained valuable experience working in numerous hospitals and clinics, delivering multiple presentations at scientific conferences, as well as reports at Greek and international congresses. Finally, he is a member of several medical associations and continuously pursues further education by attending conferences and seminars in his field.

Thomopoulou Stauroula is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. Simultaneously, she serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Peristeri Medical Center. She studied Medicine at the University of Crete and, upon completion of her studies, fulfilled her rural service as a General Practitioner at the Health Center of Sitia. Subsequently, she specialized in Neurology at a hospital in Western Germany and at the General Hospital of Dortmund, an Academic Hospital affiliated with the University Hospital of Münster. Beyond her basic training, particular emphasis was placed on electrophysiological assessment (electromyography, nerve conduction studies) of patients, as well as the care of patients post-stroke (monitoring in the stroke unit, diagnostic evaluation, carotid ultrasound). After completing her training, including the required one year of psychiatry, she obtained the Neurology specialty title in April 2014. Subsequently, she worked as a Specialist Neurologist for one and a half years in a clinic in Western Germany (Unna) with a recognized Epilepsy Center, where she had the opportunity to gain experience in this field by acquiring the specialized EEG knowledge certificate. She then worked in the private sector in the Bochum and Düsseldorf areas. This experience led her to decide to continue training in a hospital in Western Germany (Hagen) in the field of Psychiatry. Beyond specializing in clinical cases (depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic syndromes, psychosomatic symptoms), she simultaneously completed a two-year training program in psychotherapy, specifically focusing on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Upon completion of her training, she obtained the Psychiatry specialty title. Finally, she specializes in Dementia - Alzheimer’s Disease, Epilepsy, and Electromyography.

Psaltaki Mariaggeliki is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Alimos and Megara.

She specialized in Neurology at the 1st Neurology Clinic of the University of Athens at Aiginiteio Hospital. In her private practice in Alimos, she manages all cases related to the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of neurological disorders. She provides specialized services for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, cognitive and behavioral disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, central nervous system diseases such as multiple sclerosis, other autoimmune disorders, as well as neuropathies, myopathies, and motor neuron disease. Additionally, she monitors and treats cases of cerebrovascular accidents and epileptic syndromes. She also manages neurological symptoms within the context of systemic diseases.

Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and postgraduate training courses.

Kotzamani Dimitra MD, MSc, PhD is a Neurologist who has maintained a private practice in Heraklion, Crete since 2011. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Neurosciences from the same institution. In 2017, she was awarded a PhD with distinction from the same department, completing her dissertation on mechanisms of mitochondrial function and dysfunction related to neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, she has conducted research on the epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis in Crete and factors associated with the increased prevalence of the disease on the island. She specializes in the management of patients with migraine, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, vertigo, cerebrovascular strokes, and idiopathic tremor. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing personalized treatment tailored to the specific needs of each individual. The clinic is equipped with a modern Electroencephalography (EEG) unit for the investigation and management of patients with epilepsy, syncope episodes, and memory disorders. Finally, Dr. Kotzamani is an author in international scientific neurological journals, as well as journals related to molecular biology and neurochemistry, and a speaker at Neurological Conferences and medical events.