Ophthalmologists

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.

Elisavet Laletsoglou is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. At the clinic, a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and contact lens fitting are performed, and the doctor undertakes Laser surgeries for myopia and cataracts. With many years of experience in providing healthcare services, the doctor manages a wide range of conditions based on the specialized needs of her patients.

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.

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.

Alatsaki Myrsini is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Marousi. She holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, where she served as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Refraction and Strabismus for two years. She trained in Refractive Surgery for the correction of Myopia, Astigmatism, and Hyperopia through the American Academy of Ophthalmology and holds a Fellowship from the BEMMO Institute of Optics and Vision. She completed additional training in Cataract Surgery at Erasmus Hospital in Brussels. She holds a Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine from the University of Camerino in Rome and Turin, with a specialization in Non-invasive Blepharoplasty, lower eyelid bags, and other eyelid disorders. She performs laser surgeries at the OMMA Ophthalmological Institute and the Athens Refractive Center. She collaborates with the Central Clinic of Athens for Cataract Surgeries. She regularly attends national, European, and Pan-American conferences. Finally, she is a member of the European and Greek Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, as well as SAMNAS, the Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Non-invasive Surgery.

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.

Triantafyllidou Annampella is an Ophthalmologist who maintains her private practice in Alimos. Combining her scientific expertise and many years of experience, she manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for her patients. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her specialization in myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, and non-invasive blepharoplasty.

Malamos Panagiotis is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the 251 General Air Force Hospital, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," and the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the Allgemeines Krankenhaus General Hospital in Vienna. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized in imaging of retinal diseases and ocular inflammations and diseases of the retina, with particular expertise in macular diseases and ocular inflammations - uveitis. In his private practice, he provides numerous services, including cataract screening, glaucoma screening, macular screening, optical coherence tomography (OCT), corneal pachymetry, tonometry, as well as retinoscopy for refractive anomalies in children. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society and the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases.

Drakos Evangelos MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Glyfada. He is also a visiting consultant ophthalmologist at Ayr and Crosshouse University Hospitals, Ayrshire and Arran NHS Trust, UK. He holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology "Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology" and is a member of the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. The doctor has specialized in the "Athens Ophthalmology Clinic" and has specialized in internationally renowned universities in England in cataract surgery, laser glaucoma surgery, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and ocular inflammation. Finally, the doctor has numerous publications and presentations in Greek and international conferences.

Η Σταματονικολού Βαρβάρα MD είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στη Νέα Σμύρνη (Πολυιατρείο TOPMEDS) και στα Πατήσια. Με υπερσύγχρονο εξοπλισμό και καινοτόμες τεχνολογίες προσφέρει υψηλών απαιτήσεων υπηρεσίες σε προληπτικό, κλινικό, διαγνωστικό και θεραπευτικό επίπεδο. Αντιμετωπίζει όλο το φάσμα των οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων της κλινικής οφθαλμολογίας και παιδοοφθαλμολογίας. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη χειρουργική του προσθίου ημιμορίου του οφθαλμού. Κατά τη διάρκεια της πολυετούς της εμπειρίας έχει πραγματοποιήσει χιλιάδες επεμβάσεις μικροχειρουργικής καταρράκτη, διαθλαστικής χειρουργικής, χειρουργικής βλεφάρων κ.α. Έχει αναδείξει πλούσιο συγγραφικό έργο με μεγάλο αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων σε συνέδρια και περιοδικά εθνικά, πανευρωπαϊκά και παγκόσμια.

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. Thomas Siempis is a highly trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, subspecialized in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Anterior Segment Surgery. He completed his training in Glasgow (Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology) and pursued further fellowship training at the University of Toronto through the world-renowned GAASS Fellowship under Dr. Ike Ahmed. He is the only ophthalmologist in Greece with this specific subspecialty training and one of the very few across Europe. He has served as Consultant Ophthalmologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust in London and currently runs a state-of-the-art private clinic in the center of Thessaloniki (110 Mitropoleos Street). He is Head of the Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Service at Saint Luke’s Clinic, a medical associate of the Ophthalmica Institute, and holds a Consultant position at Newmedica Eye Clinic in the United Kingdom.

Tamvakos Ilias is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in the Glyfada area. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Turin, Italy, and received his specialty training at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, he completed further training in refractive surgery in Houston, United States of America. The practice in Glyfada is a patient-friendly and fully equipped facility. The doctor manages cases across the full spectrum of ophthalmology, providing high-level medical services such as refractive testing, fundoscopy, tonometry, macular assessment, and glaucoma evaluation. Moreover, patients receive comprehensive information on interventional methods for managing myopia, cataracts, glaucoma, and a well-documented treatment plan. Finally, the doctor actively participates in conferences throughout Greece and abroad, aiming for continuous professional development in his field, and is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

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.

Ο Ασλανίδης Ιωάννης MD,PhD, F.R.C.Ophth,MBA είναι Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι Πρόεδρος του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου Οφθαλμολογίας και ιδρυτής και ιατρικός διευθυντής της Εμμετρωπία ΑΕ. Εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική του διατριβή στο Πανεπιστήμιο Weill-Cornell Medical College της Νέας Υόρκης με θέμα "Υπέρηχοι πολύ υψηλής συχνότητας στη Διαθλαστική χειρουργική", ενώ παράλληλα εμπλούτισε επιμελώς την κλινική του εκπαίδευση και εμπειρία και σε άλλους τομείς της Οφθαλμολογίας στις ΗΠΑ. Εξειδικεύθηκε στη Νεύρο-Οφθαλμολογία στο πανεπιστήμιο SUNY (State university of New York.) και στο "Γλαύκωμα" στο διεθνούς φήμης νοσοκομείο Wills Eye Hospital, στο Πανεπιστήμιο Thomas Jefferson της Pennsylvania Philadelphia, HΠΑ. Επιπροσθέτως, εξειδικεύθηκε στις Παθήσεις Αμφιβληστροειδούς και της Ωχράς στο University of Toronto στον Καναδά, ενώ τo 1999-2000 σαν υπότροφος του Ιδρύματος Ωνάση εξειδικεύθηκε στη "Διαθλαστική Χειρουργική και Χειρουργική του Προσθίου ημιμορίου του Οφθαλμού" στο University of Newcastle της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Έχει διατελέσει Επιστημονικός Διευθυντής Διαθλαστικής Χειρουργικής του Βαρδινογιάννειου Εργαστηρίου Μικροχειρουργικής και Μεταμοσχεύσεων του Οφθαλμού (ΒΕΜΜΟ) της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει ενεργό συμμετοχή σε πάνω από 300 δημοσιεύσεις, ανακοινώσεις, επιστημονικά άρθρα, κεφάλαια σε βιβλία, ή παρουσιάσεις σε ευρωπαϊκό ή παγκόσμιο επίπεδο και είναι εταίρος του Royal College of Ophthalmologists του Λονδίνου, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει πάνω από 10.000 διαθλαστικές και άλλες οφθαλμολογικές επεμβάσεις και έχει εκπαιδεύσει μεγάλο αριθμό ημεδαπών και αλλοδαπών διαθλαστικών χειρούργων από όλο τον κόσμο. Επιπλέον, είναι καθηγητής Οφθαλμολογίας στο Weill - Cornell Medical College της Νέας Υόρκης, επισκέπτης καθηγητής στο Ιατρικό Πανεπιστήμιο Wenzhou της Κίνας και επιστημονικός σύμβουλος της ιατρικής βιομηχανίας λέιζερ και απεικονιστικών συστημάτων στην οφθαλμολογία. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Επιστημονικής Επιτροπής της Ελληνικής Ολυμπιακής Επιτροπής.