Pediatric Cardiologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Το Affidea Νέας Ερυθραίας αποτελεί το ολοκληρωμένο ιατρικό κέντρο της περιοχής, με εξαιρετικά πλούσιο φάσμα ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων. Ξεχωρίζει για τις εξειδικευμένες χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες, την ουρολογία με δυνατότητα κυστεοσκόπησης, τη νεφρολογία και τις προηγμένες αγγειοχειρουργικές παρεμβάσεις - ένας πλήρης ιατρικός προορισμός για κάθε ανάγκη.

Christina Rogakou is a Cardiologist specialized in congenital heart disease in both children and adults, as well as in interventional cardiology. She has extensive clinical experience in specialized cardiology centers in Germany and Greece and holds a PhD from Heidelberg University, with her research focusing on out-of-hospital resuscitation by laypersons.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained her cardiology specialization in 2017, having completed her residency at the Duisburg Cardiology Center in Germany. She then worked there as a Senior Registrar and, from 2020 to 2023, served as Head of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit. She has also received additional training in pediatric cardiology and structural heart diseases through postgraduate programs at the University of Münster.

Since 2023, she has been collaborating with the Pediatric Cardiology Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, while also working with Hygeia Hospital and Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the German Society of Cardiology, the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology, and the German Resuscitation Council. She speaks fluent Greek, German, and English.

Η Τζίφα Αφροδίτη MD (Res), PhD, MRCP, FRCPCH είναι Παιδοκαρδιολόγος και Καρδιολόγος Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων. Tελεί Διευθύντρια της Κλινικής Παιδοκαρδιολογίας και Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών Ενηλίκων του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", Oμίλου Υγεία, καθώς και Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer στο Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College Λονδίνου. Σπούδασε Ιατρική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια μετέβη στην Αγγλία το 1996, όπου ειδικεύτηκε στην Παιδιατρική και αργότερα στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων. Εξειδικεύτηκε στην επεμβατική καρδιολογία συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών σε παιδιά και ενήλικες, τόσο στην Αγγλία, όσο και στην Βοστώνη, όπου έλαβε εκπαίδευση στις εφαρμογές της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας στην εμβρυική ζωή. Έχει εργαστεί σε όλους τους τομείς που άπτονται της φροντίδας των παιδιατρικών και ενηλίκων ασθενών με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια, συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της μονάδας εντατικής θεραπείας και της περιεγχειρητικής φροντίδας νεογνών, βρεφών παιδιών και ενηλίκων με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια με εμπειρία άνω των 22 ετών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην περιεγχειρητική απεικόνιση με διοισοφάγεια και επικαρδιακή υπερηχογραφία και έχει συνολικά πραγματοποιήσει πάνω από 25.000 διαθωρακικά υπερηχογραφήματα και 2500 καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε παιδιά και ενήλικες. Η κ. Τζίφα έχει εκπαιδευτεί επιπλέον στη μαγνητική τομογραφία καρδιάς για συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και πραγματοποιεί υβριδικούς καθετηριασμούς καρδιάς σε συνδυασμό με μαγνητική τομογραφία. Το Δεκέμβριο του 2009 ηγήθηκε ενός ερευνητικού προγράμματος που οδήγησε στον πρώτο παγκοσμίως επεμβατικό καθετηριασμό αμιγώς υπό μαγνητική τομογραφία. Επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2010 και εκτός του Νοσοκομείου "Μητέρα", εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης των Νοσοκομείων "Υγεία" και "Λητώ". Έχει διατελέσει ειδική Γραμματέας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Παιδιατρικής Καρδιολογίας, καθώς και Πρόεδρος της Ομάδας Εργασίας Πνευμονικής Υπέρτασης, Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Βαλβιδοπαθειών της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρείας. Εξελέγη πρόσφατα ως αντιπρόσωπος της Ελλάδας στην Ευρωπαϊκή Παιδοκαρδιολογική Εταιρεία. Έχει πλούσιο συγγραφικό και ερευνητικό έργο, ενώ έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον και ενασχόληση σχετικά με την εκπαίδευση νέων συναδέλφων. Η συνεργασία της με το Πανεπιστήμιο King’s College προσβλέπει στη διατήρηση και ενίσχυση των ερευνητικών και εκπαιδευτικών ενδιαφερόντων της. Τα μελλοντικά της σχέδια εστιάζονται στην κλινική έρευνα στα πεδία της επεμβατικής καρδιολογίας και απεικόνισης καθώς και την διεπιστημονική συνεργασία σε ειδικά θέματα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Athanasiou Minas is a Cardiologist operating a private Cardiology Clinic within the DoctorsPlus medical complex in Nea Erythraia since 2016. He completed his medical studies at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna, Italy, in 2005. Subsequently, he obtained his Cardiology specialty certification in 2016 after successful training at the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Amalia Fleming," where he gained experience managing numerous acute and chronic cardiovascular cases. Concurrently, he has been certified by the Ministry of Health in performing cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations. During his training, he specialized in the execution and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as exercise stress tests, Holter monitoring, and stress tests at the Nuclear Medicine Department of NIMTS. He trained in the evaluation of arrhythmia events at the Electrophysiology Department of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and in interventional treatment of acute coronary syndromes at the Hemodynamics Department of the General Hospital "Sismanoglio." Additionally, he has significant experience from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." His academic contributions include presentations at Scientific Conferences, and he is an active member of the Medical Association of Athens and the European Society of Cardiology. Finally, at his private practice, he has performed a substantial number (over 2000) of cardiac Ultrasound - Triplex examinations and exercise stress tests, while regularly monitoring a large number of cardiology patients in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia.

Kanellopoulos Georgios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pathology trainee and subsequently as a Cardiology trainee at the "Korgialeneio Benakeio" Hospital, and served as Consultant at the 3rd Cardiology Clinic of IASO General Hospital. He has received advanced training in modern Echocardiography techniques and obtained certification from the Cardiology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Scientific Supervisor at various centers and clinics. With a foundation of scientific competence and extensive experience, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Echocardiography, Lipidology, and Arterial Hypertension.

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.

Kapelakis Ioannis is a Cardiologist and Consultant of the Cardiac Ultrasound Department at Hygeia Hospital and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy "Alma Mater Studiorum". He completed the general cardiology training as a resident with a two-year internship in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi," in the 1st Department of Internal Medicine, and specialized in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" (four-year specialty training in Cardiology). He has specialized in Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography) at the Cardiology Department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1st University Cardiology Clinic - General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration"). Finally, he has worked as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist at the Mykonos Health Center and as a Secondary Consultant Cardiologist in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio".

Drtoskas Pantelis is a Cardiologist with private practices in Kifisia and Palaio Faliro. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, specializing in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. He completed his specialty training at the First University Cardiology Clinic of Hippocrateio Hospital, gaining experience across the full spectrum of modern cardiology – from emergency care to long-term monitoring of cardiac patients.

As a fellow of the Hellenic Cardiological Foundation and concurrently with the completion of his doctoral thesis, he trained in the United Kingdom (Bexley Cardiac Rehabilitation – Goldie Leigh Hospital), focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation of patients post-myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery.

He maintains a private practice and responsibly manages all cardiology cases, both preventive and chronic or acute conditions. He provides comprehensive diagnostic testing (cardiac Triplex, Holter monitoring for rhythm and blood pressure, stress testing, preoperative evaluation, etc.) and supportive services based on the principles of precision medicine: genetic testing, stress management, personalized nutrition, and prescribed exercise.

He has participated as an invited speaker at numerous medical conferences and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals, actively contributing to the advancement of contemporary cardiological knowledge.

His goal is to provide high-quality care, grounded in scientific evidence and a compassionate approach – aiming not only for treatment but also for the long-term preservation of cardiovascular health.

Georgiou Stylianos is a cardiologist and head of the cardiology department at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. He has maintained a private practice since 2016 in Agia Paraskevi, where he manages a wide range of cases using state-of-the-art equipment. He conducts home visits for vulnerable patients and performs comprehensive cardiological assessments with portable equipment (electrocardiogram - cardiac triplex - Holter monitor). He is specialized in the latest cardiac ultrasound techniques (stress echo - transesophageal), which can be performed at the "White Cross Athens" clinic. All Covid-19 safety protocols are strictly followed in the practice, and the area is continuously filtered and cleaned with Winx cleaning devices.

Fountas Epameinondas is a Specialist Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi equipped with all modern cardiological devices in a pleasant and warm environment for the patient. In recent years, he has been working as a Consultant in the Cardiology Department of the Euroclinic of Athens. He began his specialization in 2016 at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, where he gained experience in complex and rare cardiological diseases, enabling him to manage any cardiological issue, no matter how complicated it may appear. He has obtained a special certification in transthoracic echocardiography from the European Society of Cardiology and certification in stress echocardiography.

I studied medicine at the University of Athens.

Internal medicine residency for two years at the GNA Aeroporias.

Cardiology specialty training in Athens at Am. Fleming Hospital and Hippocratio Hospital.

I provide holistic care to individuals who trust me for prevention and treatment, with a personalized approach and precision medicine for each individual, no longer a one-size-fits-all method.

I have been practicing clinical and preventive cardiology for over 30 years.

Responsible cardiologist for emergencies in a public first aid unit for over 10 years.

Experience in echocardiographic examinations for more than 30 years.

Drsonne Carolin is a Cardiologist specializing in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Concurrently, she is an Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Munich, from which she graduated. She has extensive clinical experience in cardiac triplex imaging, having performed over 15,000 patient echocardiographic studies, as well as significant expertise in Interventional Cardiology with more than 5,000 coronary angiographies and interventions involving balloon angioplasty and stenting. Her practice offers services including electrocardiography, cardiac triplex, blood pressure and rhythm Holter monitoring, sleep studies, and stress testing. Additionally, she collaborates with the Hemodynamics Laboratories (Catheterization Interventions) at Hygeia Hospital Marousi and Mediterraneo Hospital Glyfada. During her career, she worked at the University Hospitals of Chicago, USA (3 years), and Munich (8 years), obtaining dual specialties in Internal Medicine (2007) and Cardiology (2012). Within this framework, she specialized in Echocardiography, Heart Failure, and Interventional Cardiology (Certificate from the German Cardiology Society). Furthermore, she served as Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory and the Heart Failure Clinic and as Consultant at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the University Hospital of Munich (German Cardiological Center). From her position as a researcher and subsequently as an assistant professor, she extensively engaged in cardiology research and medical student education, participating in numerous international conferences to present her research findings. Finally, she has published numerous scientific papers and articles in prestigious medical journals.

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.