Otolaryngologists (ENT) including treatment for children under 12 years near Nea Ionia

Giannakopoulos Polyvios MD, PhD is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Medical Degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Pécs, Hungary. He specialized in otolaryngology at Hippocrates Hospital and the Athens Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". The doctor has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of otolaryngological conditions in adults and children, such as vertigo, hearing loss, nasal breathing difficulties, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea syndrome, voice and swallowing disorders. He performs specialized surgical procedures including endoscopic nasal surgery and nasal septum correction, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, otosurgery, and thyroidectomy. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous education in his field of expertise and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the College of Greek Otolaryngologists.

Ioannis Petrakos is an Otolaryngologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School. He serves as a Consultant at the 2nd ENT Clinic of the Athens Pediatric Center, and has previously worked at major hospitals in Attica such as the Athens Naval Hospital, the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, the physician offers a wide range of services at his practice and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Emmanouil Nisotakis MD, PhD, Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli. He has also specialized in Plastic Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and in Neurosurgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Additionally, he has received further training at Cambridge University Hospital in the United Kingdom and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad, aiming at continuous education in his field. Finally, his practice provides services covering the full spectrum of his specialty.

Mr. Grigoriadis Georgios is an ENT surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery, with expertise in rhinology and rhinoplasty, trained in Frankfurt, Germany, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ioannina Medical School. With many years of experience, he manages the full spectrum of otorhinolaryngological disorders with both conservative and surgical treatment approaches. He is the Assistant Director of the Second ENT Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital.

Nasiopoulou Theodora is an ENT specialist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a Master's degree in Audiology-Neuro-otology, is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds the European Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Diploma of European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. She has amassed extensive professional experience, having worked in the ENT Clinics of Mitera Hospital, Iaso Children’s Hospital, Iaso General Hospital, the Biomedical Clinic, and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates." In her private practice, she manages cases of vertigo, dizziness, and tinnitus, performs endoscopies of the nose, pharynx, and larynx, while also specializing in pediatric otorhinolaryngology.

Memtsas Zaxarias is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped private clinic in Chalandri. He studied at the Medical School of the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and graduated with honors. He subsequently specialized in adult and pediatric Otolaryngology. He is highly trained in modern Otolaryngology and Neuro-otology, with over 12 years of extensive clinical as well as practical and surgical experience in complex cases. Additionally, he received further training in Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetology in London. Beyond being a skilled physician, he is distinguished by his compassion for people and the attention he gives to his patients.

Dr. Papadopoulou Elina is an Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Koropi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the Otolaryngology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." The physician runs a modern and fully equipped private Otolaryngology clinic and is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders in both children and adults. She has participated with lectures, free communications, and e-posters in Greek and international conferences and symposiums. The doctor has numerous publications in Greek and international otolaryngology journals and has contributed to translations of medical texts and books from the English language. She is also a member of the Athens Medical Association. Located just a few meters from the central square of Koropi, the clinic has been fully renovated and offers a minimalist and modern aesthetic aimed at making visitors feel comfortable during their stay. The examination room features ergonomic design and state-of-the-art medical equipment to seamlessly perform the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Avouris Ioannis is an Otolaryngologist 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 undertaken training 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 in the ENT Clinics of 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 particular expertise in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, as well as pediatric otolaryngological surgery. He actively participates in educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to ensure continuous postgraduate training and specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncture Physicians of Greece.

Kelidou Paraskeui is an Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus. Additionally, she completed one year of her training at Penteli General Children's Hospital, gaining significant experience in pediatric otolaryngology.

She has served as the Scientific Director of the ENT Clinic at Affidea Kallithea and is a collaborating surgeon at ORL Athens Clinic and Metropolitan Hospital.

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.

Mr. Proikas Konstantinos is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He has worked for 30 years as a Specialist ENT Surgeon in hospitals such as the HNO UNI KLINIK Magdebourg in Germany and THE VICTORIA INFIRMARY in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. After returning to Greece, he held the position of Consultant in the National Health System (ESY). He completed his hospital career as Director of ESY at the University General Hospital "ATTIKON". The knowledge and experience he gained at major hospitals enable him to manage all pathological and surgical cases.

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.

Dr. Tsolaridis Paulos is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) who maintains private practices in Ambelokipi, Koukaki, and Kerameikos. He has extensive experience in endoscopic nasal surgery, thyroid gland surgery, and facial plastic surgery. At his clinics, a professional approach is maintained for every patient, and the effectiveness of the provided services is guaranteed. Surgical procedures are performed at any private clinic in Athens chosen by Dr. Tsolaridis' patients. Additionally, as part of continuous professional development, the doctor actively attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops, staying informed about advancements in his specialty. Finally, full coverage of expenses for ENT surgical procedures is provided for patients insured with EDOEAP and the Bank of Greece insurance.

Solomos Panagiotis is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon who maintains his private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the University of Patras and a postgraduate degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Patras. The doctor specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital and in adult Otolaryngology at Attikon University General Hospital, respectively. He manages a wide range of cases within the full spectrum of his specialty, with a primary focus on endoscopic surgeries of the nose and paranasal sinuses, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

Ο Δρ. Περικλής Παπαευθυμίου είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος Ενηλίκων και Παίδων. Ειδικεύθηκε και εξειδικεύθηκε επί εννέα συναπτά έτη σε κορυφαία κέντρα της Γερμανίας, όπου πραγματοποίησε με επιτυχία χιλιάδες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις σε ενηλίκους και παιδιά, επίσημα καταγεγραμμένες σύμφωνα με το γερμανικό σύστημα καταγραφής επεμβάσεων. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην χειρουργική αμυγδαλών και αδενοειδών εκβλαστήσεων (κρεατάκια), τη χειρουργική του ρινικού διαφράγματος, την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική παραρρινίων κόλπων (FESS - Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery), την χειρουργική των υπερτροφικών ρινικών κογχών με ραδιοσυχνότητες, την συντηρητική και χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση Ρινορραγίας, την αντιμετώπιση του Ροχαλητού και της Υπνικής Άπνοιας, την Ρινοπλαστική, την Ωτοπλαστική, τη χειρουργική θεραπεία παθήσεων των σιελογόνων αδένων, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην αφαίρεση όγκων παρωτίδας με διεγχηρητικό έλεγχο και διατήρηση του προσωπικού νεύρου, την ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική λάρυγγα/φωνητικών χορδών, καθώς και την χειρουργική θεραπεία δερματικών όγκων της περιοχής του προσώπου και ιδιαίτερα του ωτικού πτερυγίου και της ρινός. Είναι κάτοχος του γερμανικού Τίτλου Ειδικότητας στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία, τον οποίο κατέκτησε μετά την ολοκλήρωση του προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης για την Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στα νοσοκομεία Universitätsklinikum Essen και Prosper Hospital Recklinghausen και μετά από επιτυχείς εξετάσεις ιατρικής ειδικότητας στον Ιατρικό Σύλλογο Westfalen-Lippe (Münster). Διετέλεσε Επιμελητής Α’ στην Κλινική Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας - Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής & Τραχήλου του φημισμένου Prosper Hospital Γερμανίας. Οι επιστημονικές εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί στην διεθνή βιβλιογραφία. Στο διδακτικό του έργο περιλαμβάνεται η δραστηριότητά του ως εισηγητής στο προκλινικό μάθημα κλινικής εξέτασης της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας για τους Φοιτητές Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Duisburg-Essen της Γερμανίας. Είναι Μέλος της Γερμανικής Εταιρίας Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας - Χειρουργικής Κεφαλής και Τραχήλου, Μέλος της Ελληνικής Ρινολογικής Εταιρίας και Μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Στο ιατρείο του στο Περιστέρι, με τον πιο σύγχρονο εξοπλισμό, παρέχει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας συνδυάζοντας επιστημονική ακρίβεια και εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα. Στο ιατρείο λειτουργεί υπερσύγχρονο Εργαστήριο Βίντεο-Ενδοσκοπήσεων Ενηλίκων και Παίδων με Βίντεο-Καταγραφή, εξοπλισμένο με την τελευταία λέξη της τεχνολογίας σε εύκαμπτα και άκαμπτα ενδοσκόπια. Είναι εξοπλισμένο με ειδικό παιδιατρικό ενδοσκόπιο για τη διερεύνηση των παιδιατρικών ασθενών σε παθήσεις όπως η υπερτροφία των αδενοειδών εκβλαστήσεων (κρεατάκια) και η ωτίτιδα. Η Βίντεο-Ενδοσκόπηση επιτρέπει λεπτομερή διερεύνηση παθήσεων όπως το σκολιωτικό (στραβό) ρινικό διαφράγμα, οι ρινικοί πολύποδες, η ιγμορίτιδα, η αλλεργική ρινίτιδα, η υπερτροφία των ρινικών κογχών, το βράχος φωνής, η φαρυγγίτιδα, η λαρυγγίτιδα και οι διαταραχές κατάποσης. Η προβολή της ενδοσκοπικής εικόνας σε Οθόνη High Definition 43´ ιντσών διευκολύνει την αναλυτική ενημέρωση του ασθενούς επί των ευρημάτων καθώς και τον σχεδιασμό της κατάλληλης θεραπείας. Η εξέταση των Ώτων στο ιατρείο καθώς και ο καθαρισμός γίνονται με τη χρήση ειδικού Μικροσκοπίου, το οποίο επιτρέπει στον ιατρό την λεπτομερή εξέταση καθώς και τον καθαρισμό χωρίς ενόχληση για τον ασθενή. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει σύγχρονο ψηφιακό Ακοογράφο και Τυμπανογράφο για τη διενέργεια ελέγχου ακοής σε ενηλίκους και παιδιά. Για την καλύτερη συνεργασία των μικρών μας ασθενών ο Τυμπανογράφος είναι εξοπλισμένος με λειτουργία race car που εξομοιώνει την εξέταση με παιχνίδι.

Dr. Med. Papaspyrou Konstantinos is an Otolaryngologist maintaining his private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his Doctoral Thesis at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, where he also worked as a Specialist Otolaryngologist-Registrar (Facharzt) after obtaining his specialty certification. During his military service, he served as a Unit Physician at the Special Forces Training Center in Nea Peramos, Attica, and as a Unit Physician at the 124 Combat Wing in Tripoli. It would be remiss not to mention the physician’s extensive educational experience: He participated in the undergraduate teaching of medical students at the Medical School of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, for five years in the course of Otolaryngology and also served as an examiner for students in the final oral examinations of the same course. Additionally, he took part in internal post-graduate training courses at the University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany, delivering lectures and has participated as an instructor in the Mainzer Ultrasound Courses for ENT Doctors and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012/13 Grundkurs der Kopf- Halssonographie (Postgraduate Ultrasound Seminar for ENT and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Basic Level), University ENT Clinic Mainz, Germany. Finally, the physician has an extensive record of scientific presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as numerous scientific publications in Greek and foreign-language scientific journals.

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.

Genetzaki Sotiria MD, MSc, PhD is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She is a scientific associate at the Athens Medical Center.

She is a graduate and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Alongside her professional engagement, she has developed a particular scientific and academic interest in Rhinology and Olfactory & Gustatory Disorders. Her dissertation focuses on post-infectious olfactory disorders and their management.

She holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Patras in "Nasal Diseases, Skull Base and Facial Region." She collaborates with the Olfaction - Taste Department of the University ENT Clinic at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," where she participates as a researcher in European research protocols related to the treatment of anosmia and hyposmia.

She has trained at European Reference Centers for Olfactory and Gustatory Disorders, specifically at the University Clinic of Geneva (2019), Unité de Rhinologie et d' Olfactologie (Prof. Basile Landis), as well as at the University Clinic of Dresden, Interdisciplinary Center for Smell and Taste (Prof. Thomas Hummel). At her private practice located at 14 Ptolemaiou Street in Agios Dimitrios, she provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of ENT cases.

At her clinic, she conducts comprehensive examinations using flexible and rigid video-endoscopes, olfactory assessment through smell tests, taste evaluation, ear examination with a microscope, tympanometry, audiometry, vertigo and tinnitus assessment, voice and swallowing disorders evaluation, snoring examination, and other conditions within the scope of ENT specialty. Additionally, she performs surgery and collaborates with renowned private hospitals in Athens.

MD, MSc. Adult and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon.

Dr. Andreas Karelis, MD, MSc, is a specialized Adult and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada and simultaneously serves as a Consultant at the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of Mediterraneo Hospital, a scientific collaborator at Mediterraneo First Care, as well as a scientific collaborator at MITERA Hospital.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in "Nasal, Skull Base, and Facial Disorders", completed through an inter-university collaboration between NKUA and University of Patras.

He received his specialty in Otorhinolaryngology while serving at the hospitals G.N.A. "Korgialeneio – Benakeio, Hellenic Red Cross" and Athens Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia", where he gained experience in both general and pediatric ENT.

The physician has extensive scientific activity, with numerous participations in national and international conferences, seminars, and educational programs (courses), aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

He is an active member of the Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery, as well as the Panhellenic Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.