Children's ENTs near Athens

The Euiasis Specialized Pediatric ENT Center is located in Marousi and serves a wide range of patients of all ages. The center's goal is the longevity of the individual, as well as ensuring a high quality of life. A variety of specialized services are offered, providing solutions for conditions such as sinusitis, vertigo and dizziness, rhinitis and allergic rhinitis, voice disorders, stomatitis, and pharyngitis. Additionally, all otologic and neuro-otologic problems are addressed, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. The Scientific Director of the Euiasis Medical Center is Dr. Christina Efthymiou MD, MSc, Med. Ac, Otolaryngology Surgeon, Neuro-otologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, and specialist in Medical Acupuncture.

Avouris Ioannis is a Pediatric ENT specialist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus and concurrently serves as the Deputy Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a candidate for a Doctorate in Medicine. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital "Elpis" and has trained in Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery at the General Anti-Cancer Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." He has served as a scientific collaborator and head of the ENT Clinics at the "Piraeus Therapeutic Center" and the Model Nursing Center of Piraeus "Agios Nikolaos." The physician provides high-level medical services across the full spectrum of his specialty, with a focus on the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, as well as pediatric otorhinolaryngologic surgery. He actively participates in educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to ensure continuous further training and specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncture Physicians of Greece.

Stefanis Athanasios is a Pediatric ENT specialist with private practices in Piraeus and Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the Health Sciences School at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses valuable experience and knowledge in his field, having worked for several years as an Otolaryngologist at the Athens General Hospital "Hippocratio" and at the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Additionally, the doctor participates in seminars and conferences related to his specialty and is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association as well as a specialized member of the Athens Medical Association.

Simopoulou Xara is a Pediatric ENT specialist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has extensive professional experience. She began her specialization in the Surgical Clinic at the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," continued her training in the ENT Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia," and completed her specialization in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, she holds certification for issuing Medical Certificates for Seafarers from the Biomedical Center of Piraeus in the Maritime Department. Dr. Simopoulou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and the Hellenic Pediatric Otolaryngological Society. In her private practice, she manages conditions across the entire spectrum of otolaryngology and provides specialized services tailored to her patients' needs.

Kanellos Panagiotis is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Director of the Otolaryngology Department at Iaso Hospital, and a physician at the Pediatric Audiology Department of the same hospital. He maintains a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the Medical School of Craiova and specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Additionally, he received further specialization in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Audiology. Today, in his private practice, he provides specialized services and treats a wide range of conditions, including sudden hearing loss, facial or neck pain, allergic rhinitis, tonsils, hearing loss, hoarseness, olfactory disorders, septum issues, tinnitus, external otitis, papillomas, vertigo, laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, and polyps. He has authored 46 scientific papers presented at Greek and international conferences. Finally, Dr. Kanellos Panagiotis is a member of the Panhellenic Pediatric Otolaryngology Society, the "Young Doctors" Association, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, the Association of Greek Otolaryngologists, and the Panhellenic Medical Society of Audiology - Neurotology.

Kasmiridis Georgios is a Pediatric ENT specialist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has undergone further training in the Laser Department at University College London and has specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinics of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," the Penteli Children's General Hospital, and the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." In addition to his private practice, the doctor collaborates with "Hygeia" Hospital, the Private Hospital "Mitera," and the Attiko Therapy Center. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services to both children and adults, personalized to the individual needs of each patient.

Magklaras Ilias is a Pediatric ENT specialist and maintains his private practice in Melissia. He holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor specialized in Otolaryngology at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus, at Pammakaristos Hospital, and in Pediatric Surgery at Nikaia Hospital. Finally, the doctor serves as a Scientific Collaborator at MITERA Hospital and as a Consultant at HYGEIA Hospital.

Dr. Pothitos Mixail, an adult and pediatric otolaryngologist surgeon, maintains a clinic in the Limenas Markopoulou area (Porto Rafti) and in Paiania (Leoforos Lavriou 150), where he provides comprehensive otolaryngology services with respect for the patient. The doctor holds a medical degree from the Medical-Surgical School of the Italian University UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI GABRIELE D’ ANNUNZIO CHIETIPESCARA ITALIA. He completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology at G.N.N.TH.A "SOTIRIA" and holds a postgraduate diploma on 'Diseases of the nose, skull base, and facial region' from the University of Patras, graduating with honors (EXCELLENT). From 2017 to 2022, he served as an Assistant Consultant "B" in Otolaryngology in primary healthcare and at the ENT clinics of the hospitals "KONSTANTOPOULEIO - PATISION" and G.N.N.TH.A "SOTIRIA". He has participated in numerous conferences as a presenter and has taken part in endoscopic surgery workshops. Since 2022, he has been an ENT Consultant at the IASO and MITERA clinics.

Panagopoulou Georgia is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Melissia. She holds a PhD from Democritus University of Thrace and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Adult Otolaryngology at the Penteli General Children’s Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens Korgialenio - Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross. The doctor is an Associate Otolaryngologist at several private hospitals and polyclinics, as well as with SOS Doctors. Additionally, she has participated as an attendee and speaker at numerous conferences aimed at continuous education in her field of specialization.

Dr. Paflis Mixalis is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. He holds a postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Crete, as well as a Medical Degree from the same institution. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at the 251 Air Force General Hospital of Athens, the Naval Hospital of Athens, and the Children's General Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." Additionally, he has received training in the management of Telemedicine systems and cases at the Telemedicine Unit of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio." Furthermore, he has served as a physician for amateur football league matches and taught at the public "Sivitanidios Institute of Vocational Training," while currently working as a surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. Finally, as part of his continuous professional development, Dr. Paflis regularly attends numerous medical conferences and presents his original research.

Kaltsos Euthymios is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He is a PhD candidate in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Emergency Health Care from the same university. Furthermore, he has a medical degree from Aristotle University and has undergone advanced training at the University Otolaryngology Clinic of Innsbruck in Austria, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery. He serves as the Deputy Director of the ENT Clinic at the Pediatric Medical Center of Athens and concurrently collaborates with Gaia Maternity Hospital. In his private practice, he provides specialized services for the diagnosis and management of all otolaryngological and pediatric otolaryngological conditions and performs surgeries such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, ventilation tube insertion, nasal septum correction, endoscopic nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, phonosurgery, and tympanoplasty. Additionally, he has presented numerous publications at international and national conferences, is a member of several professional societies in the field of otolaryngology, and publishes papers in both Greek and international scientific journals.

Panagiotis Mallis is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Sepolia. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ancona in Italy. He specialized in General Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and subsequently specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens Laiko. He also served as a Medical Officer - Reserve Ensign both at the Naval Academy and on a gunboat of the Hellenic Navy. In recent years, he has collaborated with and performed surgical procedures at the Athens Clinic, KAPPA Clinic, and Doctors Hospital. He has particular expertise in the evaluation of snoring and sleep disorders in children and adults, manages septal and snoring conditions, and provides services including endoscopic examination, ear cleaning, comprehensive audiological assessment, nasal septum examination, and tympanometry. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and has published articles in scientific journals. Finally, Dr. Mallis is a member of the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, the Hellenic Medical Audiology Neurootology Society, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngologic Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Disorders, and the Hellenic Rhinologic Society.

Euaggelos Gouviotis is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private clinics in Kolonaki, Kypseli, and Chalkida. He graduated from medical school with honors and served as a rural doctor in northern Evia - Istiaia. He trained in general surgery at the General Hospital of Chalkida and obtained his specialty board certification at the Navy Medical Training Center (NMTS). He has participated in conferences, workshops, and seminars initially related to otolaryngology and later to facial plastic surgery. Today, together with his team, he is active at Euroclinic and the Hygeia Group, as well as serving as head of the ENT department in smaller clinics. He is capable of managing complex health issues related to the head and neck. His field of expertise includes the surgical treatment of pediatric ENT conditions (tonsils, adenoids, ear tubes), rhinoplasty (functional rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal septum correction, turbinate surgery), snoring, tympanoplasty, salivary glands, and laryngeal disorders (nodules, polyps, Reinke's edema, tumors).

Dr. Katsapis Nikolaos is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in ENT Surgery in Germany at the academic hospital Sana Klinikum Remscheid, performing a large number of surgeries covering the entire spectrum of ENT specialty in both adults and children. In May 2017, he obtained the title of Adult/Pediatric ENT Surgeon after examinations at the Medical Association of North Rhine in Düsseldorf, Germany. He worked as a Senior Registrar at the academic hospital Sana Klinikum Remscheid and as Deputy Director at Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen under the renowned Professor Ph. Dost. In September 2021, he earned the specialization title in Facial Plastic Surgery following numerous plastic surgeries (rhinoplasties, otoplasties, blepharoplasties, defect reconstruction with flaps in oncological patients, among others) and successful examinations at the Medical Association of Westphalia in Münster, Germany. He has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and holds certification as a Head and Neck Ultrasonographer (DEGUM) from the University of Mainz. After a 12-year career in Germany, he returned to Greece and has maintained a private practice in Athens since October 2022.

Zavras Panagiotis is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist - Pediatric Otolaryngologist and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipi. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" and subsequently continued his specialization in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He holds a Master's Degree in "Diseases of the Nose, Skull Base, and Facial Region" from the University of Patras. Following successful examinations, he holds the European Diploma in Otolaryngology (Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery). Simultaneously, he works as an Otolaryngology Consultant at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," managing a wide range of cases and performing a large number of simple and complex surgeries across the entire spectrum of Otolaryngology. He collaborates as an external associate with ORL Athens Clinic and the Bioclinic of Athens.

Ramantanis Dimitrios is a surgical otolaryngologist with a distinguished presence in the medical field. He maintains his private practice in Chalandri. He serves as a scientific associate at Metropolitan General Hospital as a Consultant in the 2nd ENT Clinic and is a member of the Medical Association of Athens. He collaborates directly with the team of the distinguished Dr. Georgios Anastasopoulos. The physician completed his medical studies at Carol Davila University in 2000. He served as a rural doctor at the health center of Kymi and the Primary Health Care Unit of Skyros until 2007. He completed his specialization in otolaryngology in 2013 at the University General Hospital Laiko.

Kalafatis Matthaios Antonis is an Otolaryngologist who operates his private practice in Metamorfosi. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens and obtained specialties in General Surgery as well as Otolaryngology at Evangelismos Hospital, where he specialized in a broader field of rhinoplasty. His experience was gained through the management of 3,000 cases. The physician participates annually in international and European conferences of the EAFPS and in corresponding surgical courses concerning specialized techniques. In his private practice, he treats a wide range of cases by leveraging his scientific expertise and extensive experience, while placing great importance on the doctor-patient relationship and communication.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Χουλάκης είναι Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος (MD, MSc, FEB ORL-HNS) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Ιλίσια. Έχει ολοκληρωμένη εκπαίδευση στην ειδικότητα της ΩΡΛ και Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς». Παράλληλα, απέκτησε περαιτέρω εμπειρία στο εξωτερικό με τιμητική σύμβαση στη Ρινολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Aintree στο Λίβερπουλ. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Masaryk στο Brno και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στη Ρινολογία – Ρινοχειρουργική. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί στην Α’ Παιδοχειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Αγλαΐα Κυριακού» καθώς και στην υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο ΓΝΚΥ Σητείας και το Περιφερειακό Ιατρείο Ζάκρου, όπου λόγω της πανδημίας και των αυξημένων αναγκών υπηρέτησε εθελοντικά και στην COVID κλινική του νοσοκομείου.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσης και της επαγγελματικής του πορείας έχει αντιμετωπίσει πληθώρα κλινικών περιστατικών που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της ΩΡΛ, από την πρωτοβάθμια φροντίδα έως και τις πιο σύνθετες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις. Η χειρουργική του δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει επεμβάσεις ρινός και παραρρινίων κόλπων, ωτολογικές και λαρυγγικές επεμβάσεις, καθώς και χειρουργικές παρεμβάσεις κεφαλής και τραχήλου, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη ρινολογία και στις σύγχρονες ενδοσκοπικές τεχνικές. Παράλληλα, έχει αναπτύξει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τις παθήσεις του λαβυρίνθου και τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία του ιλίγγου.

Έχει ενεργή συμμετοχή σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια συνέδρια, με παρουσιάσεις και δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά, ενώ παράλληλα διαθέτω εμπειρία στη διδασκαλία φοιτητών Ιατρικής. Είναι πιστοποιημένος ALS Provider (Advanced Life Support) και μιλάει άριστα αγγλικά.

Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό ιατρείο σε συνεργασία με τον πατέρα του και επιστημονικό συνεργάτη Μιχαήλ Χουλάκη, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένη και σύγχρονη φροντίδα σε παιδιά και ενήλικες με ΩΡΛ παθήσεις.

Δίνει ιδιαίτερη βαρύτητα στην επικοινωνία με τον ασθενή, αφιερώνοντας χρόνο ώστε να εξηγήσει με σαφήνεια την πάθηση από την οποία πάσχει και να τον καθοδηγήσει στην κατάλληλη θεραπευτική λύση. Στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης και η παροχή εξατομικευμένης ιατρικής φροντίδας που συνδυάζει την επιστημονική τεκμηρίωση με τον σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και τις ανησυχίες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Pappa Persefoni is an Otolaryngologist who maintains private practices in Kypseli and Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" from 2003 to 2008, when she obtained her Otolaryngology specialty certification from the Athens Prefecture. To date, she is a permanent Associate Physician at the private hospital "Hygeia". Additionally, Dr. Pappa has numerous presentations at conferences in her field and is a member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society, the European Rhinologic Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Vasilakos Anastasios is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has served as a Scientific Associate in the Otolaryngology department of the Bank of Greece Polyclinics, at the Rhinology Center of the Athens Medical Center, and at the "Artion" Center for Plastic Surgery. Finally, the doctor is specialized in Phoniatrics & Phonosurgery, Endoscopic Surgery of the Nose, Paranasal Sinuses & Functional Rhinoplasty, as well as in Otology / Audiology.