Cardiologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Athens

Agapitou Elena is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of Athens. She specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." She also obtained the corresponding European certification after examinations (ESC). She has extensive experience from the University Hospitals of Lausanne and Geneva in Switzerland, where she acquired her first specialty title as an Internist and received additional training in Angiology.

Her practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and she manages cases across the full spectrum of clinical cardiology, as well as home visits with the capability to perform electrocardiograms, triplex scans, and the placement of rhythm and blood pressure Holter monitors.

The physician participates in the Cardiovascular Prevention program (free examination and cardiological assessment with a referral).

Kristi Magnisali is a specialist Cardiologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive and high-level scientific training in Internal Pathology and Cardiology. Her specialization was completed at leading tertiary care hospitals in Germany, including the University Hospital of Cologne (Uniklinik Köln) and the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf), where she was trained in all modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods of Cardiology, with particular emphasis on Interventional Cardiology, Intensive Care, and Arrhythmology.

After completing her specialty, she served as a Specialist Cardiologist at the University Hospital of Düsseldorf, undertaking increased clinical and scientific responsibilities, including leadership of the Arrhythmia Clinic and supervision of the Echocardiography Laboratory. As part of her ongoing scientific development, she further specialized in the latest ultrasound techniques, such as dynamic echocardiography (stress echocardiography) with pharmacological stress and transesophageal echocardiography, significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy in the investigation of complex cardiological diseases.

Possessing significant clinical and scientific work, she currently serves as an Attending Cardiologist at Metropolitan Hospital, integrated within the Clinic of Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Pacemaker Therapy, while simultaneously acting as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of the Children's Hospital “Aghia Sophia Kyriakou,” where she is active in the specialized field of Pediatric Cardiology, focusing on the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of congenital and acquired pediatric heart diseases.

Dr Gkonteva Maria is a Specialist Cardiologist - Military Physician with a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. She completed a 2-year residency in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, followed by a 4-year cardiology specialty training at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. She has been trained across the full spectrum of cardiology with extensive case experience, actively participating in complex cases of heart failure, transplants, valvular heart diseases, interventional techniques (coronary angiography, angioplasty, TAVI), and imaging techniques (echocardiography, cardiac MRI, scintigraphy). She is also a graduate of the Officers School of Nursing, where she served as a Nursing Officer in clinics at the 401 GMHA, gaining valuable experience in a multidisciplinary patient approach. Additionally, she graduated from the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the Department of Early Childhood Education and Educational Design of the School of Humanities at the University of the Aegean. Her diverse education and experience guide her in providing personalized care and solutions tailored to your needs. Currently, she is an Attending Cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic of the 401 GMHA and is undergoing further training in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo, contrast echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Furthermore, she is a member of the Special Corps of Physicians of KEPA. She examines adults and children over 6 years old. Lastly, Dr. Gkonteva participates in the National Program for the prevention and management of cardiovascular risks.

Anastasopoulos Theodoros is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors and specialized in Cardiology at the General Hospital of Karditsa and the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the "Korgialeneio - Benakeio - Hellenic Red Cross" Hospital. Since 2012, he has been working as a Cardiologist at the Athens Medical Group, in the Gynecology and Obstetrics department (Gaia), dedicated to protecting the cardiovascular health of women and pregnant patients, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute or chronic cardiovascular conditions. He has over 10 years of professional experience in medicine. Since 2013, he has maintained a modern and fully equipped cardiology center in Nea Smyrni, providing his services with dedication and conscientiousness to his patients. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the Athens Medical Association and actively participates in presentations, workshops, and scientific conferences with research papers and announcements, ensuring excellent training and continuous education in his field.

Papamentzelopoulos Spyridon is a Cardiologist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. He was admitted to the Military Officers School of Corps and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He initially specialized in Pathology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens for two years, including nine months in the Intensive Care Unit, and subsequently specialized in Cardiology for four years at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. There, he participated in the management of numerous and complex cardiological cases, while also performing hundreds of diagnostic (stress tests, echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and others) and interventional procedures (coronary angiographies, angioplasties, cardiac catheterizations, intravenous pacing). Additionally, he has participated in international studies of new transcatheter techniques for treating cardiac valve diseases (TAVI), as well as in the monitoring of patients with heart failure (using left ventricular assist devices [LVAD]) and heart transplantation. At his private practice, he provides specialized solutions tailored to the needs of his patients.

Theodoros Xeimonas is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a PhD from the University of Ioannina, with a dissertation titled "Cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome," awarded with distinction, and a Medical Degree from the University of Patras, where he graduated with the highest honors among his peers. Dr. Xeimonas has specialized in echocardiography as well as clinical and preventive cardiology, training he acquired at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution. He possesses extensive professional experience in his field, serving as an external collaborator for the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center and Biomedical S.A. since 2015, while also acting as the scientific director at Viotypo S.A. since 2016. Furthermore, he has contributed to six research studies on cardiovascular diseases published in peer-reviewed journals. The practice offers comprehensive services including cardiac and aortic triplex, electrocardiogram, rhythm holter monitoring, blood pressure holter monitoring, EOPYY prescription issuance, certificates and attestations, pre-athletic screening and health cards, as well as home visits.