Ophthalmologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Gedeon Spyros is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the Health Sciences Department at the University of Crete and holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD). He specialized in ophthalmology at the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos - Athens Eye Clinic - Polyclinic." The physician has extensive experience in anterior segment eye surgery (cataract, glaucoma, eyelid surgery), as well as in refractive surgery (correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism). Additionally, he has numerous presentations and continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on advancements in his field. Finally, besides his private practice, the doctor collaborates as a surgeon with the OMMA Eye Center and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Papaxaralampous Eudokia MSc is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia Konstantopouleio - Patision Agia Olga. She is the Scientific Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at "Iaso Paidon" Hospital and the Responsible Ophthalmologist for neonatal screening in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. In her private practice, she monitors children from infancy. She attends and participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continuous professional development. Finally, she is a member of the European Pediatric Ophthalmology Society, the European Society of Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Dr. Lamprou Lampros MD, PhD is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Melissia, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the "Korgialenio - Benakeio Red Cross" Hospital in Athens. After completing his specialty, he moved to Sweden for further training in the fields of glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration. He served for several years as a consultant at the Skåne University Hospital in Malmö/Lund and at the Södra Älvsborg Hospital, where he was also responsible for glaucoma management and the training of specialists in this field. He has participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars.

Ο Σαϊτάκης Γιώργος είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών κατόπιν Πανελληνίων εισαγωγικών εξετάσεων. Διετέλεσε υπότροφος του «Γερουλακείου Ιδρύματος» καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της εξαετούς φοίτησης στην Ιατρική Σχολή, ως αριστούχος εισακτέος και ακολούθως, ως φοιτητής (2005-2011). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν’’, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στους τομείς του γλαυκώματος και του αμφιβληστροειδούς. Εκπονεί τη διδακτορική διατριβή του (PhD) στο αντικείμενο της Διαβητικής Αμφιβληστροειδοπάθειας στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2018-2019, συμμετείχε στην κλινική εκπαίδευση στην Οφθαλμολογία των πεμπτοετών φοιτητών Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Μετά από πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις στο Παρίσι, απέκτησε τον τίτλο του “Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, FEBO“. Ακόμη, τον Μάρτιο του 2018, έλαβε την υποτροφία του καθηγητή Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard "E. Gragoudas“, αφού κατέλαβε την πρώτη θέση σε πανελλήνιες γραπτές εξετάσεις ανάμεσα στους Έλληνες ειδικευόμενους Οφθαλμολογίας, και παρακολούθησε στις ΗΠΑ το ‘’Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology’’,το οποίο διοργανώνεται από το Harvard Medical School και το Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Εν συνεχεία, το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2019-2020, εξειδικεύτηκε στον τομέα της Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας (διάρκεια Fellowship 1 έτος) ως προσκεκλημένος Neuro-Ophthalmology International Fellow στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Harvard, στο νοσοκομείο Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, στην Βοστώνη των ΗΠΑ, υπό την καθοδήγηση των παγκοσμίου φήμης καθηγητών Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Harvard, Dr Joseph Rizzo III και Dr Dean Cestari. Κατά την παραμονή του στις ΗΠΑ, o κος Σαϊτάκης συμμετείχε με εργασίες στο Συνέδριο Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας της Βορείου Αμερικής (NANOS) και ανέλαβε ερευνητικά projects στο πεδίο της νευρο-οφθαλμολογικής προσβολής στην ‘’IgG4-related disease’’, συνεργαζόμενος με τον φημισμένο καθηγητή Ρευματολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard, Dr John Stone. Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Οπτική και Όραση» του Βαρδινογιάννειου Εργαστηρίου Μεταμοσχεύσεων και Μικροχειρουργικής του Οφθαλμού (IVO) και της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, αποφοιτώντας από το διετές πρόγραμμα με τον υψηλότερο βαθμό. Είναι, ακόμα, κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Διοίκηση Υπηρεσιών Υγείας και Διαχείριση Κρίσεων» του Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου (2017). Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2013-2014, εκπαιδεύτηκε στον τομέα της Γενικής Οφθαλμολογίας στην Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Ludwig-Maximilian’s (L.M.U.), Μόναχο της Γερμανίας. Εργάστηκε, επίσης, ως Ερευνητικός και κλινικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό ΄Ίδρυμα Υγείας (Hellenic Health Foundation) υπό την εποπτεία της Καθηγήτριας των Πανεπιστημίων Αθηνών και Harvard κας Αντωνίας Τριχοπούλου στα προγράμματα ‘’Consortium on Health and Ageing: Netwotk of Cohorts in Europe and the United States” και ‘’Υδρία’’. Eίναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Αλληλεπίδρασης Ψυχικών και Σωματικών Νοσημάτων. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε σημαντικό αριθμό ξένων και ελληνικών συνεδρίων, καθώς και ξενόγλωσσων και ελληνικών δημοσιεύσεων. Τέλος, διατελεί Διευθυντής του τμήματος Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας στο Athens Eye Hospital.

Dr. Katsounis Antonios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Ophthalmology, Surgical Ophthalmology, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. In his private clinic, he conducts examinations for cataracts and glaucoma, macular diseases, and generally assesses both children and adults. Additionally, he performs surgeries at a specialized center. Professionally, he has extensive experience, collaborating closely with the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital, OMMA Ophthalmology Institute, Athenian Clinic, and the Ophthalmology Clinic at the Bioiatriki Ambelokipi. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Dr. Tantros Xristin MD, MSc, FEBO is a Surgical Ophthalmologist and maintains private practices in Chalandri and Argyroupoli. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and specialized in ophthalmology in Paris, Lausanne, and Athens. She is the Head of the Fundus (Medical Retina) Department at Eye Day Clinic in Athens. Dr. Tantros has completed a fellowship in Retinal and Macular Diseases at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She possesses extensive experience in services such as laser treatment, fundus examination, refractive assessment (including myopia measurement and prescription of glasses), glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, macular assessment, tonometry, and corneal topography. Finally, she is a member of numerous scientific societies and associations and regularly attends a variety of conferences to ensure continuous professional development in her specialty.

Ntora Euthalia is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the General Hospital of Katerini and in the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA. There, she trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of clinical ophthalmology conditions, with a particular interest in cataract microsurgery and diseases of the cornea and retina. Since 2015, she has been a recognized Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBOphth). The services provided at her private practice include comprehensive refractive assessment, visual acuity measurement, keratometry, slit-lamp examination, tonometry, anterior segment and fundus photography, cataract evaluation, glaucoma study, fundoscopy, and complete pediatric ophthalmological examination.

Dr. Kafetzis Dimosthenis is a specialized Ophthalmologist with a private practice located in Nea Ionia, Attica. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, in 2007, and has since dedicated himself to delivering high-quality medical care with professionalism and consistency. He began his medical career with rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and the Regional Clinic of Dorio (2008–2009). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Evangelismos General Hospital and the Athens Polyclinic (2016–2022), gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and surgical procedures. Dr. Kafetzis has been a member of the Athens Medical Association since 2007 and is fluent in English, French, and Czech, enabling him to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population.

Papadopoulos Leonidas is an Ophthalmic Surgeon, graduate of the Athens Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Kifisia, equipped with modern, high-tech ophthalmological instruments. He provides high-level ophthalmological services for both children and adults for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular surface diseases, refractive errors (myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia), cataract, glaucoma, macular and retinal diseases. He specializes in intravitreal injections for the treatment of macular diseases and in the management of blepharitis, dry eye syndrome, and ocular surface disorders. He is experienced in anterior segment surgical procedures, cataract removal, and refractive surgery (correction of myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia with laser or intraocular lens implantation). Additionally, he has worked on the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye) and binocular vision disorders in children. Furthermore, he possesses specialized modern equipment for conducting home ophthalmologic examinations and specialized tests throughout the Attica region. He is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Ocular Surface and Dry Eye.

Bouzios Dimitrios is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Sassari in Italy, where he also completed his Ophthalmology specialization. He specializes in myopia laser treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery. Since 2018, he has been a collaborating physician at the Central Clinic of Athens, while in his private practice he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Maria Aleksaki is an ophthalmic surgeon and collaborator at the Aktina Center in Chalandri and Athens. She graduated from the University of Patras Medical School with honors and specialized at the Athens Eye Hospital. During her specialization, she gained experience in diseases of the macula, cornea, glaucoma, ocular inflammations, refractive surgeries, cataract operations, and the entire spectrum of emergency ophthalmology cases. As a collaborator of the Aktina Center, under the scientific supervision of Mr. Liarakos (a specialist in corneal diseases), she has expertise in refractive surgeries, monitoring and management of keratoconus, cataract surgery using the modern phacoemulsification technique, and the implantation of multifocal and toric lenses for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Additionally, she manages cases involving the removal of pterygium, chalazion, and papillomas.

Maria Zozolou MD, PhD, FEBO is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Kallithea, Marousi, and Piraeus. She specializes in refractive surgery and cataract surgery. With many years of experience in the use of advanced laser technologies and premium intraocular lenses, she provides comprehensive management of refractive errors and high-level care for patients with cataracts. Since 2015, she has been a key member of the medical team at the Athens Vision Eye Institute, where she is clinically and surgically active across the full spectrum of anterior segment disorders. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a specialty in Ophthalmology from the General Hospital of Nikaia “Agios Panteleimon,” and obtained the European FEBO title in Paris in 2014. In 2015, she completed the “Grigoris P. Georgariou” Clinical and Surgical Fellowship in Refractive Surgery and Cataract Surgery. In 2019, she was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation in the History of Medicine. Her clinical practice encompasses refractive surgery using femtosecond and excimer lasers or with Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), modern cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus, ocular surface diseases such as dry eye syndrome, as well as pediatric ophthalmology.

Totou Stella is a Military Physician - Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the Military Academy of Corps Officers and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2012, she has held the position of Consultant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251st General Air Force Hospital. She possesses extensive experience and training and specializes in laser treatment for myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Retired Military Doctor - Ophthalmic Surgeon Kavalarakis Emmanouil has maintained a private practice in Chalandri since 2002. He served as the Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, concurrently with the operation of his private practice. He received advanced training in retinal diseases at Mount Sinai New York Hospital for two years. He has performed over 5,000 surgical procedures addressing a wide range of ocular conditions. Additionally, he has trained dozens of ophthalmology residents and has participated in numerous conferences both within Greece and internationally. With over 30 years of experience, the doctor provides his patients with high-quality ophthalmological services characterized by reliability and professionalism, utilizing the most modern diagnostic and treatment methods.

Dr. Xaira Niki is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has worked as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London. The doctor specializes in macular disease and cataract surgery. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the needs of each individual patient.

Kardara Eugenia MD is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She holds a degree from the University of Debrecen in Hungary and is specialized in ophthalmic surgery at the Athens Anti-Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas." The doctor has worked in hospitals in Greece and abroad, such as "Erythros Stavros" and Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital clinic in India. She has extensive experience in the treatment of myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, glaucoma, hypermetropia, chalazion, color blindness, strabismus, macular degeneration, pterygium, and cataract. Ophthalmologist Kardara Eugenia provides services including blepharoplasty, myopia laser treatment, fundoscopy, refractive error assessment, glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, visual field testing, macular examination, retinoscopy for pediatric refractive errors, and tonometry. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international ophthalmology conferences with papers and presentations on the lacrimal system, thyroid eye disease and its management, as well as the surgical reconstruction of eyelid tumors.

Kourti Persefoni is a Ophthalmic Surgeon, maintaining a private practice in Athens and serving as the Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Mitera Hospital. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as a scholar of the University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules Gonin in Switzerland and the 1st University Clinic of G. Gennimatas Hospital. She holds diplomas from the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology. She has been awarded, following examinations, the European Subspecialty Title in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (FEBO-SP) from the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), the European Strabismological Association (ESA), and the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS). She specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. She also worked at the Ophthalmology Clinic of "Agia Sophia" Children's Hospital. She has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, European, and international conferences. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. In her practice, she manages cases covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology, with a particular specialization in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.