Ophthalmologists

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.

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.

Lamprakis Georgios is an Ophthalmologist and maintains his private practice in Ioannina. Following nationwide examinations, he was admitted to the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, from which he graduated in 1993 with the grade "very good." He specialized in ophthalmology, training at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Ioannina (PGNI). Since 2001, he has been practicing ophthalmology at the modern ophthalmological clinic he currently operates at the new address, 11 Harilaou Trikoupi Street, Ioannina. He is continuously updated with current literature and regularly participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences, actively being a member of their scientific societies. Lastly, he is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina.

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.

Tapanlis Aggelos is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Livadeia. He holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and possesses a Master's degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, completed at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia". Additionally, he completed his ophthalmology specialization at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and subsequently underwent further training in England (East Kent Hospitals University NHS). He has many years of professional experience, having also served as an Attending Physician at the General Hospital of Chalkida. At his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Lampatou Sevasti is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains her private practice in Ano Patisia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete. She served as a rural service physician at the Theologos Regional Clinic in Rhodes. She specialized in ophthalmology at the Laiko General Hospital of Athens, where she gained experience in a wide range of ocular pathology and surgery. She holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). She is currently attending the postgraduate program "Modern Approaches in Retinal Pathology and Surgery" at the Medical Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She undertakes cataract and refractive surgical procedures (laser surgery for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), cases of macular diseases and diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma monitoring and management, as well as corneal and retinal disorders. Dr. Lampatou has participated in numerous ophthalmological conferences and is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society and the Athens Medical Association.

Papakonstantinou - Nikolou Panagiota is an Ophthalmologist and maintains her clinic in Tripoli. She completed her medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and her specialization at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the University of Patras, at the University General Hospital of Patras (Rio). At her clinic, she undertakes comprehensive ophthalmological examinations for adults and children, complete glaucoma assessments, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual fields, pachymetry, and fundus photography.

Pantazis Dimitris MD, FEBO, DiSSO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private clinic in Marousi. He graduated in Medicine from Semmelweis University and specialized in Ophthalmology in Germany, at the University Clinic of Hamburg. He is surgically specialized in Laser procedures for the correction of myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, as well as in cataract surgeries. He holds the Greek and European Title of Ophthalmology Specialty (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology - FEBO) and has served as the scientific head of the ophthalmology department at the Athens Medical Center and the Ophthalmology department at the largest private multi-specialty clinic in Mykonos, the SEA Medical Health Clinic, for 9 years. He has completed the multi-year Swiss postgraduate program of the European Board for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology in Lugano, Switzerland, from which he obtained the title DiSSo (Diploma of Superior Specialist in Ophthalmology). Finally, he is accredited by the European School of Aviation Medicine of Lufthansa in Frankfurt as an aeromedical examiner for pilot licenses class II (PPL).

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

Andritsou Zoi is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalkida. She holds a Master Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics from the University of Camerino. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". To this day, she collaborates with the Athens Ophthalmological Institute - OMMA and the Athens Refractive Laser Center, one of the largest centers in Europe. Her clinic is a friendly and fully equipped space offering a wide range of ophthalmological services aimed at the investigation of the condition and its proper treatment.

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.

Kolea Aggeliki is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Peraia, Thessaloniki. She holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Xanthi and the Ophthalmology Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios." Additionally, she has served as an auditing physician at the Health Directorate of Xanthi Prefecture. Furthermore, she has conducted scientific research presented at local and international conferences and journals, and she is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki and the Ophthalmological Society of Northern Greece.

Desiris Panagiotis MD, PhD, MSc is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2009. He holds a Doctorate in Ophthalmology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in Health Unit Management from the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University. He completed his specialization at the Ophthalmology Clinics of the General Hospital of Kavala and the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, and he has further specialized in Cataract Surgery and Refractive Surgery in the United Kingdom. His diagnostic expertise covers the entire range of ocular pathology, and he successfully performs surgical procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, eyelids, as well as the application of refractive (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) and therapeutic lasers (diabetes mellitus, macular degeneration, etc.). He is a regular collaborator with the Euromedica Group - General Clinic of Thessaloniki, as well as with most private clinics and ophthalmological centers. He has participated as a speaker and attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to numerous research programs and studies, resulting in significant published works. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the Ophthalmological Society of Northern Greece, the Panhellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Ophthalmological Society of Thrace, Eastern Macedonia, and the Northern Aegean Islands.

Thanasoulas Nikitas is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology through training at Nikaia-Piraeus General Hospital and the 251 Air Force General Hospital.

Xristodoulidis Mixail X. MD is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 1997. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in Ophthalmology. He possesses extensive experience and expertise, having collaborated with public and private clinics for approximately 20 years. Currently, he serves as the scientific director of the Ophthalmology Department at "Hygeia" Hospital and is a collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Institute (OMMA) and the Athenian MediClinic. He was the Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Euroclinic Athens for 12 years. He operates at Hygeia Hospital, Athens Mediclinic, the "Mitera" clinic, and is a selected collaborating ophthalmic surgeon with Medisystem. Simultaneously, he specializes in anterior segment eye surgery, cataract removal through a microscopic incision without sutures and with topical anesthesia (phacoemulsification), and correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using femtosecond laser (LASIK) and PRK. Additionally, he has specialized expertise in the removal of eyelid formations (chalazion, pterygium, nodules, xanthelasma) and foreign bodies from the anterior segment, contact lens fitting for myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, as well as multifocal contact lenses, and anti-VEGF factor injections. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lens and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also participates in national and international ophthalmological conferences and advanced training seminars abroad, aiming to stay fully informed on the latest surgical and technological advancements in ophthalmology.

Panorgias Dimitrios is an Ophthalmologist with private practices in Chalkida and Loutra Aidipsou. He studied Medicine and specialized in Ophthalmology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. For the past 28 years, he has worked as an Ophthalmologist at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Additionally, the doctor specializes in cataract surgery, myopia laser treatment, and macular degeneration.

Ioannis Xatzidiakou is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Rhodes. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and a Master of Science from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom - Department of Optics and Medicine. Dr. Xatzidiakou completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University Hospital of Patras, followed by a position as an Ophthalmology Training Fellow at the Newcastle R.V.I. University Hospital. He has also served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Rhodes Health Center. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.