Otolaryngologists (ENT) in Kriti

Xatzakis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who operates a private clinic in Heraklion, Crete, in collaboration with a Neurologist for the optimal management of patients with vertigo and balance disorders. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and obtained his specialty certification in the Otolaryngology clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI). Subsequently, he worked at the same clinic as a specialist physician, initially as a registrar B and later as a registrar A. After completing his specialty training, he pursued further education in the field of Audiology - Neurotology at the corresponding laboratory of PAGNI, a specialization that remains his primary area of expertise both in scientific research and daily clinical practice. He has also served as a scientific collaborator of the Otolaryngology clinic at PAGNI in the cochlear implant adjustment and monitoring laboratory and was a member of the hospital's Scientific Council. He specializes in the treatment of patients with hearing and vertigo problems and performs a wide range of examinations related to the investigation of auditory pathway and posterior labyrinth pathology, in both children and neonates as well as adults, including Audiometry, Videonystagmography, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR), Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP), utilizing the most advanced mechanical devices. Additionally, he is an author in international scientific ENT journals as well as journals related to molecular biology and pharmacology. Moreover, he is a speaker at ENT conferences and medical events, participating in undergraduate programs at the University of Crete (Medical School) and postgraduate programs (Postgraduate program "AUDIOLOGY – NEUROTOLOGY" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

Panagiotis Doksas is an Otorhinolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has been a collaborating Otorhinolaryngologist at the Medical Center of Crete since 2001. The doctor is a member of the Heraklion Medical Association and speaks English.

Piskopakis Konstantinos is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the Athens General Hospital "Laiko" and subsequently at the General Hospital of Nikaia and Western Attica.

Additionally, he trained in General Surgery (G.N.N Nikaia - D. Attica), Plastic Surgery (G.O.N.K "Ag. Anargyroi"), as well as Neurosurgery (G.N.N Nikaia - D. Attica), as part of obtaining his specialty title. He completed his service as a rural doctor at the General Hospital of Thebes.

As part of ongoing medical education, he participates annually in conferences and seminars related to his specialty.

At his practice, clinical assessment and minor procedures are available, including services such as tonal and speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, otomicroscopy, and endoscopic examination with video recording.

He collaborates with the private clinics Asklipieion of Crete and Creta InterClinic for the conduct of further tests and the possibility of surgeries.

Papadakis Ioannis is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Crete and completed advanced training in Otolaryngology in the United Kingdom at various National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. Specifically, among others, he worked at Princess Victoria Hospital in Scotland, Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, as well as Pilgrim Hospital. At his private clinic, services provided include hearing measurement/tympanometry, vertigo assessment, allergy testing, otomicroscopy, endoscopic examination, and sleep study. As part of ongoing medical education aimed at maintaining, developing, and improving medical knowledge and surgical techniques, the doctor participates annually in specialized conferences, seminars, and in the annual revalidation of doctors in the United Kingdom (GMC revalidation). Finally, he is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the European Rhinology Society, and the British Medical Association.

Litinas Eleutherios Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) and maintains a private practice in Rethymno. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete. The physician manages a wide range of cases, and in addition to adults, he also treats children.

Nikolidakis Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, while also collaborating with the Otolaryngology department of Creta Interclinic and the Asklipieio Hospital of Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and specialized in Otolaryngology at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. During his training, he also worked at the Neurosurgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio," as well as at the Plastic Surgery Department of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas."

He has received further training at centers abroad, particularly in the area of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He has specialized in the full spectrum of Otolaryngology, applying modern techniques, with a particular focus on Neuro-otology (evoked potentials - ABR), diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, as well as endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He holds a diploma in Homeopathy from the Hellenic Society of Homeopathy. Finally, he has numerous presentations and participations in international and Greek conferences, as well as publications in medical journals.

Kotoula - Lagoudaki Maria is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chania. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a specialized surgeon in adult and pediatric head and neck surgery. Additionally, during her specialization, Dr. Kotoula - Lagoudaki gained experience across the full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical otolaryngology cases, with a particular focus on otolaryngological issues in neonates and children due to her close collaboration with all pediatric units in Northern Greece. She also has extensive experience in tonsillectomy, rhinoplasty, septal surgery, and adenoidectomy procedures. She is a member of the Medical Association of Chania, the Medical Association of England, and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. At the clinic, comprehensive examinations are offered to address all otolaryngological conditions, both acute and chronic.