Ophthalmologists in Thessaly

Sourlas Vasileios is an ophthalmic surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Larisa. He specializes in posterior segment diseases - macula, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and the study and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

The Ophthalmic Surgeon in Larissa, Ioannis Aimiliou Zisoulis, maintains a private clinic providing specialized ophthalmological medical services of the highest standards while also serving as the Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at Iaso Thessaly. He is one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in Greece, with over 18,000 phacoemulsification procedures (cataract surgeries), and operates the most modern and well-equipped laboratory for the diagnosis and treatment of macular diseases. Since 2010, he has been administering FDA and EOF-approved anti-VEGF injections at Iaso Thessaly for macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. In 2015, he installed the first OCT angiography device without contrast injection in Thessaly at his clinic, an examination that forms the basis for guiding modern anti-VEGF injections for patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular edema. The clinic in Larissa is equipped to perform all examinations, including the most specialized ones for glaucoma and glaucoma treatment. The facility houses the complete equipment of a full ophthalmology unit, including an endothelial microscope, YAG laser, corneal topography, fundus cameras, automatic non-contact tonometers (without the use of eye drops), and Plusoptic devices for remote screening of refractive errors in children, even those younger than one year old. Dr. Zisoulis has surgically trained a significant number of ophthalmologists and undertakes the management of every complicated cataract case. He has successfully performed numerous keratoconus procedures, including cross-linking and Kerarings implantation, and conducts all refractive surgeries with great success, aiming to eliminate the need for glasses: femtoLASIK, PRK, phakic intraocular lens implantation (ICL), and refractive lensectomy.

Ο Dr Ζησούλης Αιμίλιος MD PhD είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και Διδάκτωρ Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων. Το 2010 πέτυχε βαθμολογία ρεκόρ στις πανελλήνιες εξετάσεις με 19780 μόρια και εισήλθε στην Ιατρική σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Αποφοίτησε το 2016, 1ος σε σειρά λαμβάνοντας έπαινο και το αριστείο της Ιατρικής Σχολής. Υπηρέτησε τη δωδεκάμηνη στρατιωτική του θητεία (2017-2018) ως υπαξιωματικός ιατρός της Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας υπηρετώντας σε μεγάλο αριθμό μονάδων ανά την επικράτεια. Υπηρέτησε ως ειδικευόμενος οφθαλμίατρος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λάρισας Κουτλιμπάνειο και Τριανταφύλλειο κατά τα έτη 2018-2023, στη διάρκεια των οποίων διετέλεσε ως πρώτος χειρουργός σε εκατοντάδες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις καταρράκτη και άλλα χειρουργεία προσθίου οφθαλμικού ημιμορίου, ενώ παράλληλα ανέλαβε την διερεύνηση και θεραπεία χιλιάδων ασθενών με πληθώρα οφθαλμικών παθήσεων. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητας του συμμετείχε σε μεγάλο αριθμό οφθαλμολογικών συνεδρίων και διεθνών σεμιναρίων χειρουργικής προσθίου οφθαλμικού ημιμορίου, παρουσιάζοντας ως ομιλητής ιδιαίτερα περιστατικά και την ερευνητική πρόοδο της διδακτορικής του διατριβής. Τον Μάιο του 2023 έλαβε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας της οφθαλμολογίας συμμετέχοντας στις εξετάσεις του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου ΑΧΕΠΑ της Θεσσαλονίκης. Αναγορεύτηκε Διδάκτορας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων το 2020 με διδακτορική διατριβή επί του γλαυκώματος και βαθμό άριστα καταρρίπτοντας το ρεκόρ μικρότερης ηλικίας γιατρού με διδακτορικό (28 ετών). Εργάζεται από το καλοκαίρι του 2023 ως χειρουργός οφθαλμίατρος στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο επί της οδού Ασκληπιού 38 στη Λάρισα και χειρουργεί στην οφθαλμολογική κλινική του ΙΑΣΩ Θεσσαλίας. Έχει ήδη μεγάλη πείρα σε επεμβάσεις κερατόκωνου : cross linking και Kerarings , ενώ διενεργεί με μεγάλη επιτυχία όλες τις επεμβάσεις αφαίρεσης γυαλιών: femtoLASIK, PRK, ICLφακικοί ενδοφακοί και refractive lensectomy. Είναι ένας από τους πρώτους ευρωπαίους οφθαλμίατρους που εκπαιδεύτηκε το 2025 από την ALCON στην Βαρκελώνη σε ένθεση των premium ενδοφακών της Alcon Vivity και Panoptix με τη χρήση του digital marker VERION προσαρμοσμένου επί του μικροσκοπίου Luxor Revalia. Όλος ο παραπάνω ο εξοπλισμός είναι πλέον σε πλήρη χρήση στο Ιασώ Θεσσαλίας. Η προηγμένη αυτή τεχνική αποσκοπεί στην πλήρη απαλλαγή από γυαλιά σε κάθε απόσταση μετά από επέμβαση καταρράκτη. Στις 10/9/2025 τοποθέτησε σε ασθενείς τους πρώτους στην κεντρική Ελλάδα ενδοφακούς Alcon Clareon Vivity προ της επίσημης κυκλοφορίας τους στην ελληνική αγορά. Αποτελούν πρωτοπόρο τεχνολογία κατασκευασμένη στις Η.Π.Α. ικανή να προσφέρει ταυτόχρονα άριστη μακρινή και κοντινή όραση, με στόχο την πλήρη απαλλαγή από κάθε γυαλί όρασης, χωρίς παραγωγή δυσφωτοπικών φαινομένων.

Axtaropoulos Athanasios MD, PhD is an Ophthalmic Surgeon maintaining his private practice in Larissa. Since 2007, he has been a PhD holder from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, with research and a dissertation focused on glaucoma. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio" and has worked as a surgeon at the "Iaso" Hospital of Thessaly. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad, primarily aimed at maintaining a high level of knowledge and continuous professional development in the field of ophthalmology, both diagnostically and surgically.

Dr. Nasikas Vasileios MD, MSc, FEBOphth is a Surgical Ophthalmologist specializing in Refractive Surgery, specifically laser surgery for refractive disorders (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and their combinations). He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree in Ophthalmic Imaging from Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBOphth after examinations in 2017. Notably, he is the only refractive surgeon in Thessaly officially trained by a certified body, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, having received this specialization through a structured scholarship program in 2019. His involvement in refractive surgery began in 2015 at VEMMO under the renowned professor I. Pallikaris, the pioneer of LASIK. "OCLIU" is located in a comfortable, luxurious facility offering highly specialized medical services. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the latest scientific innovations in ocular imaging, optical coherence tomography, and non-invasive angiography OCT/OCT-a for the diagnosis and monitoring of optic nerve and macular diseases, with a strong investment in human resources. Aspiring to be a model ophthalmic clinic and an example of service provision so that people can see as they deserve, with courage and truthfulness regarding their health.

Athanasiou Vasiliki MD, MSc, FEBO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her specialization in Ophthalmology and Pediatric Ophthalmology in hospitals in Germany as well as in Greece. The doctor has specialized in modern cataract surgery and in laser treatment for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. She offers comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologic examinations at her clinic, glaucoma assessment, and the management of macular and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor handles cases involving correction of refractive errors through laser procedures for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Finally, having completed intensive training seminars in eyelid surgery at international centers, she possesses thorough and comprehensive expertise in the latest treatments for eyelid disorders.

Kelly Xristopoulou is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Volos. She is a PhD candidate and a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her career, she worked at the General Hospital of Volos "Achillopouleio," where she served as a Consultant for 3 years. She possesses valuable experience and knowledge, and currently, in her private practice, she offers a wide range of specialized services fully meeting the needs of her patients. Finally, Dr. Xristopoulou is a member of the Medical Association of Magnesia.

Mpanteka Marina is an Ophthalmic Surgeon - Pediatric Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. She has received additional training and specialization in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Children and Adults at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK, where she worked as a paid fellow, gaining extensive experience in pediatric ophthalmology cases, strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), keratoconus, pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, and nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Simultaneously, she trained in LASER correction for myopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia, and adult cataract surgery. Since 2016, she has been the Scientific Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus department at JuniorVision within the LMVision (Laser and Microsurgery Vision) Day Care Unit based in Thessaloniki. Since 2019, she collaborates with the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is responsible for the pediatric ophthalmology clinic at AHEPA Hospital. She is certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Applications of Molecular Medicine. She is very actively involved in clinical research, and her notable research experience is reflected in numerous scientific publications in international ophthalmology journals, as well as many presentations at conferences in both Greece and abroad, where she frequently participates.