Ophthalmologists

Stamoulas Konstantinos is a Ophthalmic Surgeon with a practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the School of Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He received his ophthalmology training at G.N. Naousa and P.G.N.Th. AHEPA. Subsequently, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he specialized for several years in the Pathology and Surgery of the Macula and Retina. Since September 2023, he has been a salaried Scientific Associate at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA. The physician performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with specialization in cataract, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and retinal detachment.

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.

Asimakopoulou Eustathia is an Ophthalmologist who runs her private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Liège in Belgium and specialized in Ophthalmology at the University Clinic of G. Gennimatas. Dr. Asimakopoulou serves as a scientific collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Center as well as at Metropolitan Hospital.

Georgopoulos Vasilis MD, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Alimos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, admitted with honors through national examinations, and holds the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma (FEBO) awarded with a scholarship from the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society. The doctor specialized as a surgeon ophthalmologist at the ophthalmology clinic of the General Hospital "Red Cross Korgialeneio – Benakeio," which is a nationwide reference center for ophthalmic diseases, working for several years as an assistant and collaborator of the director H. Feretis. In addition to extensive surgical experience in a wide range of anterior and posterior segment pathologies, he has significant clinical and therapeutic expertise in retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, vitreoretinal surgical conditions (retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole), as well as in the management of glaucoma patients. Since then, he has specialized his training in major ophthalmic clinics abroad, such as Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Leeds University Hospital in the United Kingdom. Currently, the ophthalmologist is the Director of the ophthalmology department at the Dutch Clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on refractive surgery, and is a regular External Associate of Athens Vision clinic in Athens. In his private practice, he treats diseases and provides specialized services across the full spectrum of ophthalmology.

Gkartzios Xristos is an Ophthalmologist and maintains his private practice in Ioannina. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and continued his training in the United Kingdom at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Additionally, he holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. At his private practice, which he has been operating since 2010 to the present, he manages a wide range of cases using modern methods in a patient-friendly environment.

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.

O Δρ. Τσακπίνης Δημήτρης είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Παράλληλα, είναι συντονιστής Διευθυντής στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης "Ο Άγιος Δημήτριος" με εμπειρία σε πάνω από 14.000 επιτυχημένες επεμβάσεις καταρράκτη ακόμη και στις πλέον απαιτητικές περιπτώσεις. Επιπλέον, είναι Διδάκτορας στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με διατριβή στην αμφιβληστροειδίτιδα από μεγαλοκυτταροϊό σε HIV+ ασθενείς. Έχει εξειδίκευση στη Χειρουργική του καταρράκτη και τη διαχείριση των επιπλοκών και έλαβε εξειδίκευση επί ένα έτος (Fellowship) στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης για τη διόρθωση με LASER της μυωπίας, υπερμετρωπίας, αστιγματισμού και πρεσβυωπίας υπό τον καθηγητή Ι. Παλλήκαρη, πρωτοπόρο της μεθόδου LASIK. Επίσης, έχει εξειδίκευση στις χειρουργικές παθήσεις του υαλοειδούς, του αμφιβληστροειδούς και της ωχράς κηλίδας την οποία απέκτησε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου "Βενιζέλειο" στη Κρήτη. Έλαβε την ειδικότητα οφθαλμολογίας στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης - ΑΧΕΠΑ και πτυχίο της Ιατρικής σχολής του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης.

Στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο διενεργείται πλήρης οφθαλμολογικός έλεγχος σε ενήλικές, διατίθεται πλήρης και νέας γενιάς εξοπλισμόα, που καθιστά ευχερή την ακριβή διάγνωση οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων, ενώ η τεράστια εμπειρία του Δρ. Δημήτρη Τσακπίνη, επιτρέπει την ορθή διάγνωση και επιλογή της χειρουργικής θεραπείας, όπου και όταν αυτή χρειάζεται.

Για επεμβατικές θεραπείες οι οποίες δεν διενεργούνται στο ιατρείο, ο Δρ. Δημήτρης Τσακπίνης, με χειρουργική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση και των πλέον δύσκολων καταστάσεων και χειρουργικών επιπλοκών, αναλαμβάνει ασθενείς σε Οφθαλμολογικές Κλινικές με τις οποίες συνεργάζεται.

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.

Yfantis Xaris is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Markopoulo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Charles University in Prague and is specialized in ophthalmic surgery and pediatric ophthalmology. He specialized at the General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis and received training in Pathology, Cardiology, and Surgery at the General Prefectural Hospital of Chalkida. Additionally, he has participated in numerous conferences aimed at continuous education in his field. At his private clinic, all ophthalmological conditions are treated with the most modern equipment, including myopia, glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus in children, amblyopia, and age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Siganos Xaralampos, MD, PhD, is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion. He graduated from the English-speaking Medical School of Cairo University in 1987, earned a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology (MSc Ophthalmology) from the same School (1993), and obtained his Ophthalmology Specialty certification in Egypt and Greece following examinations (1993). In 1999, he was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine with "Excellent" honors. He completed three years of postdoctoral training abroad (1994-1997) and acquired a Fellowship specializing in Corneal Diseases & Transplantations. His professional career is marked by numerous significant milestones, including his directorship and responsibility for the Cornea Department and the Corneal Transplantation Unit at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion from 1998 to the present. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical School of the University of Crete. He performs surgical procedures covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology, employing the most advanced techniques. Notably, he is a pioneer in the management of Chemical Burns and is recognized nationwide for his expertise in Corneal Epithelial Stem Cell Transplantations as well as Amniotic Membrane Transplantations. In his private practice, he treats a wide range of cases, combining acknowledged scientific excellence with extensive experience and unquestionable professionalism.

Dr. Mendrinos Eustratios graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Liège in Belgium with Highest Distinction. He specialized in ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland, where he also earned his Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He worked as a Consultant in the Department of Retinal, Vitreous, and Macular Diseases and Surgery at the University Hospital of Geneva, and subsequently at the University Hospital of Liverpool, England, under the direction of the world-renowned ophthalmic surgeons Professor K. Pournaras and Prof. H. Heiman, respectively. He is the author of 35 articles in international scientific journals, as well as 18 chapters in English and French ophthalmology books, and has delivered over 90 presentations at Greek and international ophthalmology conferences. He holds the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma and has been awarded for his scientific work at international conferences. Dr. Mendrinos has participated in international studies (Excite, Mont Blanc, Cabernet, VIEW2) that established the modern management of age-related macular degeneration. He is the founder and administrator of the Medica Polyclinic in Agios Stefanos, where he currently practices, a state-of-the-art facility covering nearly all specialties. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and the OMMA Ophthalmology Clinic.

Gkartzonikas Apostolos is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist - Military Doctor and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a graduate of the Military School of Corps Officers. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and at the 2nd University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. He has served as an Ophthalmology instructor at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and as Consultant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital. To date, he is a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and a Scientific Collaborator of the Ophthalmic Surgery Clinic Eye Day Clinic. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, as well as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Το Πολυϊατρείο Affidea Περιστερίου είναι ένα σύγχρονο πολυϊατρείο που εξυπηρετεί ασθενείς από την ευρύτερη δυτική Αθήνα, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένη πρωτοβάθμια και εξειδικευμένη φροντίδα υγείας κάτω από μία οροφή. Με εξειδικευμένους ιατρούς σε ένα πλατύ φάσμα ειδικοτήτων, το κέντρο καλύπτει τις ανάγκες ολόκληρης της οικογένειας - από προληπτικούς ελέγχους έως εξειδικευμένη διάγνωση και παρακολούθηση.

Dramalis Georgios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a degree from the School of Optics at the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Athens. He completed his specialization in Ophthalmology at the Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki and has 30 years of professional experience. Additionally, he continues lifelong education through participation in conferences and scientific workshops and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Daravagka-Lyrou Maria is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Marousi. She completed her medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Ophthalmology at a university clinic in Germany. She has completed a fellowship focusing on retinal diseases, macular pathology, and ocular inflammations at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Her doctoral dissertation topic concerns age-related macular degeneration. She possesses clinical experience from working in hospitals in Greece and Germany. Furthermore, she specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and is affiliated with the Pediatric Center of the Athens Medical Center and the REA Maternity Hospital.

Dr. Ksanthopoulou Paraskeui, MD, PhDc, MSc, FEBO, is an Ophthalmic Surgeon, Military Physician - Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic & Scientific Director of the Corneal Clinic at the Athens General Military Hospital 401. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is specialized in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery. She has undergone advanced training in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery at a specialized Corneal Transplantation clinic in the United Kingdom for three years. Her expertise includes the management of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, cataract surgeries with monofocal, toric, and multifocal lenses, correction of myopia/hyperopia and astigmatism using the latest laser techniques (Trans PRK, Femto LASIK), pterygium surgery with autograft, amniotic membrane implantation, and ocular surface diseases. Her research interests focus on corneal surgery and complex cataract procedures. She has experience in the management of macular diseases, follow-up of patients with glaucoma, and treatment of eyelid disorders.

Η Δρ. Ελευθεριάδου Δέσποινα είναι Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θέρμη Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας και απέκτησε την ειδικότητά της στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης Γ.Παπανικολάου. Η ιατρός έχοντας αναπτύξει πλούσιο κλινικό έργο προσφέρει μία σφαιρική αντιμετώπιση σε όλα τα θέματα της σύγχρονης οφθαλμολογίας και παρέχει εξατομικευμένες οφθαλμολογικές ιατρικές υπηρεσίες. Σε συνεργασία με την κορυφαία ιδιωτική κλινική LM Vision, προβαίνει και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση μεγάλου εύρους οφθαλμολογικών παθήσεων, εφαρμόζοντας τις πλέον έγκυρες και σύγχρονες μεθόδους. Στο φιλόξενο και ευχάριστο περιβάλλον του ιατρείου της, αναλαμβάνει κάθε περιστατικό που άπτεται της επιστημονικής της ειδικότητας, αναπτύσσοντας πάντα  σχέσεις εμπιστοσύνης με τους ασθενείς της.

Ntantous Galemp is Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Halandri. She holds a medical degree from the University of Athens and completed his specialty in Ophthalmology in Ophthalmology Hospital of Greek Red Cross in 1982. Then he worked at the General Hospital of Nafplio IKA Alexandra, and for seven years he was director of the Department of Retina - Vitreous Ophthalmology Center in Athens, Lenorman. He is specialized in microsurgery cataract and glaucoma, in refractive laser surgery myopia - hyperopia and astigmatism and treatment of diabetic macular amfivlistheias Laser with intravitreous injections. Surgical Hospital Athens Eye Hospital in Glyfada.