Ophthalmologists near Platia Victorias

Gerakidis Mixalis is an ophthalmic surgeon who maintains a private practice in the Syntagma area. He completed medical studies at Comenius University as well as optics-optometry at the University of West Attica. He specialized at the Athens Eye Hospital. He successfully participated in the European Ophthalmology Board examinations and obtained the title of Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Since February 2024, he has been pursuing postgraduate studies entitled: "Management of Refractive Errors and Refractive Surgery," which addresses the latest advances in laser myopia procedures. During his specialization, he gained clinical experience in numerous ophthalmic conditions such as refractive abnormalities, glaucoma, macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, keratoconus, as well as surgical experience in cataract, keratoconus, and laser myopia procedures. In his career as an optician-optometrist, he encountered a wide range of keratoconus cases involving the application of specialized contact lenses aimed at improving vision and acquired experience in alleviating symptoms in patients suffering from refractive errors and diplopia. His practice is equipped with the most advanced ophthalmological equipment for the diagnosis and monitoring of all eye diseases.

Tzeni Zoi is a Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining a private practice in the Kolonos area, serving pediatric and adult cases. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Her professional experience in the Ophthalmology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Central Clinic of Athens S.A., and in the Ophthalmology Clinic "I Ypapanti" establish her as a distinguished physician in her field. Ophthalmologist Tzeni Zoi has managed numerous cases involving cataract and glaucoma surgeries, myopia and astigmatism correction with laser techniques, and is also extensively involved in pediatric ophthalmology. Additionally, the physician has attended numerous pan-European seminars aimed at continuous education in her field and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Professor Petroutsos Georgios MD, PhD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with private practices in Athens and Kifisia. He possesses extensive experience in corneal diseases, dry eye syndrome, rheumatic eye disorders, and glaucoma. Surgically, he specializes in cataract surgery and the correction of myopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia, and presbyopia using specialized intraocular lenses. For glaucoma, he applies the latest methods including Laser Trabeculoplasty and Diode Laser External Cyclophotocoagulation. Additionally, he engages in the correction of myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism with laser techniques. Following his specialty training, he worked for three years in Paris at the Ophthalmology Clinics of Hôtel-Dieu Université Paris VI and Broussais Hôtel-Dieu, the largest ophthalmologic clinic in France. He served as a Researcher at I.N.S.E.R.M (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale), Ophthalmology Group Unit 86, and as a Researcher at C.N.R.S (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), Unit 118. He was appointed Maître de Conférences Agrégé des Universités à titre étranger. In March 1987, he was conferred the title of Professeur des Universités - Praticien Hospitalier à titre étranger. After his three-year stay in France, he worked for various periods at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. He returned from abroad in 1985 and was appointed Chief Ophthalmologist Grade A at the Athens Eye Hospital. From 1986, he worked at the University Hospital of Ioannina as an Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor until 1992. He gained particular expertise in Sjogren’s syndrome through collaboration with the Internal Medicine Clinic and Professor Ch. Moutsopoulos. He has authored three dissertations, over 50 foreign-language scientific publications, and more than 150 Greek publications. From 1992, he served as Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at the Blue Cross for fifteen years. He currently performs surgery at the specialized Ophthalmology Clinic Hypapanti tou Christou.

Kyriakos Nikolaos is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli, while also serving as a collaborator at the Athens Bioclinic, Eye Day Clinic, and the Ophthalmology Clinic "Ypapanti". He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in anterior segment surgery (cataract, glaucoma, and correction of refractive errors using Laser), as well as in retinal and macular diseases. He has a significant scientific background, with presentations at medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

Flora - Maria Mitaraki is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Ano Patissia since 1987. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". She received training in Laser and Fluorescein Angiography and worked for 17 years at the Athens Ophthalmology Center, where she managed ocular conditions such as refractive errors, glaucoma, macular and optic nerve diseases, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, cataracts, and performed a large number of Fluorescein Angiographies and Laser treatments.

Pantelia Eugenia is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and has completed a PhD thesis with distinction. She obtained her Ophthalmology specialty at the Penteli General Children’s Hospital and the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where she remained as a Scientific Collaborator in the Retina Department until 2002. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society, the Hellenic Glaucoma Society, as well as the European Retina Society, and has publications in international and Greek medical journals.

Karagianni Natalia is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York - New York Presbyterian Hospital, the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Attikon Hospital, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital. She holds a PhD in Ophthalmology from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She possesses both the European and the Greek National Ophthalmology Diplomas, as well as the “ECFMG” certification – recognition of a Medical Degree by the USA after excelling in examinations. She has invaluable professional experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases in adults and children, having trained and worked at leading University Hospitals in the USA and Greece. She has performed numerous surgical procedures and has extensive surgical experience and specialization in cataract surgery, laser refractive surgeries, aesthetic ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmologic surgeries. Finally, she has numerous publications in medical journals as well as posters and presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Rempelos Anastasios is an Ophthalmologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Petralona. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration". He has worked as an ophthalmologist at IKA Kerameikos. Furthermore, he regularly attends numerous conferences as part of ongoing professional development and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Mpezatis I Thanos is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and PhD holder from the University Eye Clinic of Bonn, with a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a former Consultant and Head of the Oculoplastic Surgery and Cataract Department at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He graduated from the Medical School of Athens in 2008 and completed his full specialization in ophthalmology at the University Clinics of Innsbruck, Austria, and Bonn, Germany. He obtained the European Diploma in Ophthalmology in 2013 and completed his doctoral thesis at the University Eye Clinic of Bonn in 2014. Subsequently, he specialized in cataract microsurgery (Cataract Fellowship) at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He then specialized in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cambridge University Hospital, the State Clinic of Maidstone Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, serving as a salaried Clinical Fellow. Finally, he has extensive experience in laser refractive surgeries as well as in aesthetic medical treatment with botulinum toxin for addressing rhytidic aging.

Dimitrios Roupas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kolonos. He holds a medical degree from the University of Iași, Romania. He has also completed his specialization in Ophthalmology at major hospitals in Athens and has further specialized in the pathology and surgical management of anterior segment diseases in England and France. The clinic covers all ophthalmological conditions. Dr. Roupas deals with refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), cataracts, glaucoma, fundus and lacrimal system diseases, and performs eyelid surgeries (chalazion, cysts, xanthelasma, ectropion, entropion, etc.), ocular surface conditions (pterygium, trauma, styes, etc.), as well as laser treatments for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Additionally, he specializes in myopia laser surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Takis Dimitrios MD, MSc, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and operates private practices in Kypseli and Tavros. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Pécs, Hungary. Subsequently, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," obtaining the Ophthalmology specialty title. He then worked in the United Kingdom, initially at the Royal Derby Hospital and later at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Bristol, where he specialized in retinal diseases and ocular inflammations, earning the title and diploma of Medical Retinal Fellow. In 2013, following examinations in Paris, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and is a member of the GMC (Specialist Registry). Finally, he has experience in private practice, addressing a wide range of ophthalmologic issues across all ages, with specialization in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and macular degeneration.

Giavi Varvara is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied at the Medical School of Patras, graduating in 2010. Subsequently, she completed her rural medical service in Andritsaina, Ilia, and began her specialty training at the Panarcadian Hospital of Tripoli for one year. She obtained her Specialty Title in 2019, after specializing at the 1st University Clinic of GNA G. Gennimatas, where she remained for a total of five years. During the years 2019-2021, she provided services, among others, as the head of the Glaucoma Department of the 1st University Clinic of Gennimatas, managing a multitude of glaucomatous cases both diagnostically and surgically. Although she was accepted for further training in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 2022, she chose to remain in Athens, where she currently lives and works. Her clinic began operating in July 2024, while she has also collaborated for several years with the Aktina Center in Athens and Loutraki. As a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Dry Eye Society, and the General Medical Council of the UK, she participates in both Greek and international conferences, with publications, involvement in two doctoral dissertations, and distinctions at the national level. She undertakes the full spectrum of general ophthalmology for adults and children.

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, after specializing at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team of Professor M. Tragakis, Ophthalmology Professor at Cornell University in New York, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specializes in Lasers (correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced Laser device available today and the only one in Greece). Additionally, he is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Disorders, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Ophthalmology Clinic "Ypapanti," the Ophthalmological Institute «OMMA», as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers in national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for junior colleagues.

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained the Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, having previously specialized at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team led by the ophthalmology professor at Cornell University in New York, Mr. M. Tragakis, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specialization in Lasers (correction of myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced laser device today and unique in Greece). He also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Diseases, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator of the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the "Ypapanti" Ophthalmology Clinic, the "OMMA" Ophthalmologic Institute, as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers at national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for younger colleagues.

Vardavas Euripidis is an Ophthalmologist and Scientific Director of the Diavgeia Eye Center. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After completing his mandatory rural service at the Infectious Diseases Hospital of Athens, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Polyclinic and the Athens Eye Clinic. Subsequently, he attended numerous seminars and medical conferences abroad for several years in order to gain further expertise in contact lens application. He has been involved in contact lens fitting, specifically for keratoconus, since 1973. For this reason, he is considered one of the first and, simultaneously, most experienced contact lens fitters in Greece, having performed over 70,000 fittings throughout his career to date. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of a significant number of papers and has spoken at conferences regarding contact lens application following cataract surgery in neonates and children. Furthermore, he has been the main speaker at conferences on myopia correction using Paragon lenses. In 1995, he founded the model Diavgeia Eye Center, which is now considered one of the leading clinics of its kind in Greece. Simultaneously, he collaborates with the Hypapanti Ophthalmology Clinic for cataract surgeries as well as with the Athens Eye Center for Excimer Laser surgeries. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

Dr. Mpolis Erion is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Athens, where he provides comprehensive vision care for adults and children. 

He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, where he was admitted with honors through the Panhellenic Examinations. He graduated with high marks and specialized at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Thriasio Hospital – the National Burn Reference Center "Latseio". 

In 2024-2025, he attended training programs, including the postgraduate program "Modern Approaches in Retinal Pathology and Surgery," at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas."

Since 2025, he has been actively participating in the postgraduate program "Management of Refractive Errors and Refractive Surgery" at the University of Athens.

The physician has experience in refractive surgery (Laser correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia), anterior segment eye surgeries (Cataract, correction of very high myopia with ICL lens, corneal trauma, glaucoma, and burns), as well as retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

He participates in conferences in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society and the Medical Association of Athens.

Kokkaliaris Panagiotis is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Gkyzi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Eye Hospital. He has extensive experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and refractive procedures. He has served as Head of the Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinic at the Children’s Polyclinic of Athens - PIKPA and currently serves as Head of the Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinic at the Vyronas Health Center. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient, and it is possible to obtain insurance coverage for corrective glasses through EOPYY.

Dr. Eleni Messini, MD, PhD, is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens, from which she graduated with honors. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Eye Hospital. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology, the Vitreous and Retina Society, the Ocular Surface and Dry Eye Society, as well as the Ophthalmology History Group. Since 1992, she has maintained a co-located private practice with cardiologist Stavros Vogiatzis. She is an external collaborator of the Ophthalmology Clinic of Ypapanti, the Athens Ophthalmology Center, the Eye Care Clinic, Piraeus Refractive Center, a former collaborator of the Ophthalmic Surgery Unit of the "EVE DAY CLINIC" Day Hospital Unit, and an internal collaborator at EDOEAP. She completed a fellowship in the Vitreoretinal Department at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, in 2002, and in the Refractive Surgery Department of the Vardinogiannis Ophthalmology Institute of Crete in 2003. She has participated in seminars, conferences, publications, clinical studies - in Greece and abroad - and in the authorship of medical textbooks.

Kouri Maria is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has many years of experience and up-to-date scientific training both in Greece and abroad, having been trained by leading experts in the fields of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Following this international experience, she acquired comprehensive knowledge of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods in ophthalmology. She is involved in a wide range of ophthalmological services, from preventive screening and diagnosis to treatment and long-term monitoring of eye health. She believes that every patient is unique and deserves personalized and sincere care, with respect, consistency, and genuine concern. Her goal is to help every individual enjoy clear vision and healthy eyes with confidence and assurance.