Ophthalmologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Polytechnio

Papaxaralampous Eudokia MSc is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia Konstantopouleio - Patision Agia Olga. She is the Scientific Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at "Iaso Paidon" Hospital and the Responsible Ophthalmologist for neonatal screening in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. In her private practice, she monitors children from infancy. She attends and participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continuous professional development. Finally, she is a member of the European Pediatric Ophthalmology Society, the European Society of Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Florou Xrysoula is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates a Private Clinic in Pangrati. She is a graduate and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Ophthalmology. She has worked as a resident ophthalmologist at the Links vom Rhein clinic in Cologne, the Penteli Children's General Hospital in Athens, and the General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" in Athens. Subsequently, she served as an assistant ophthalmologist at the Glyfada Health Center. Alongside her private practice, she is a collaborator at the Eye Day Clinic. She has also participated in national and international conferences with posters and oral presentations of her work and has published articles in international scientific journals. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases, and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

Kyriakos Nikolaos is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kypseli, while also serving as a collaborator at the Athens Bioclinic, Eye Day Clinic, and the Ophthalmology Clinic "Ypapanti". He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in anterior segment surgery (cataract, glaucoma, and correction of refractive errors using Laser), as well as in retinal and macular diseases. He has a significant scientific background, with presentations at medical conferences in Greece and abroad.

Ntousis Georgios is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Pangrati since 1999. He enrolled in 1985 and graduated in 1991 from the Medical School of the University of Athens with honors. After gaining 1.5 years of experience as a surgical assistant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of Ypapanti, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most renowned ophthalmologists in Athens, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Eye Clinic from 1995 to 1999, which was pioneering at the time in cataract surgery using the new phacoemulsification method. He continued his training in the United Kingdom and from 2000 began his private practice in Pangrati with the goal of treating each patient as he would wish to be treated himself. Since 2014, he resumed part-time collaboration with English hospitals, an experience that exposes him to a wide range of rare or interesting cases, which is reflected in his confident and proficient management of complex cases (RVI Newcastle, North Middlesex University Hospital London, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, etc.). He has a particular interest in painless, small-incision cataract surgeries, correction of myopia/astigmatism/hypermetropia with excimer laser, diagnosis and long-term monitoring of glaucoma with visual fields and corneal pachymetry, management of macular diseases, and more. His perpetual goal remains the provision of excellent services with personal care for each of his patients.

Gakis Georgios is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates a private clinic in Nea Ionia. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou." He received further training at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre at the University Hospital of Southampton and at King’s College Hospital, specializing in eyelid and lacrimal apparatus surgery. He has worked as an instructor of basic ophthalmology techniques and oculoplastic surgical techniques for undergraduate medical students and ophthalmology residents. Lastly, the doctor participates in presentations and attends numerous conferences as part of continuous professional development.

Daravagka-Lyrou Maria is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Marousi. She completed her medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Ophthalmology at a university clinic in Germany. She has completed a fellowship focusing on retinal diseases, macular pathology, and ocular inflammations at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Her doctoral dissertation topic concerns age-related macular degeneration. She possesses clinical experience from working in hospitals in Greece and Germany. Furthermore, she specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and is affiliated with the Pediatric Center of the Athens Medical Center and the REA Maternity Hospital.

Dipla Athanasia is an Ophthalmologist who treats her patients at her private practice in Gerakas, managing the full spectrum of ophthalmological cases. With a primary focus on effective treatment and patient care, she provides comprehensive services for both adults and children. The ophthalmologist has special expertise in pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgeries (laser cataract), and visual fields. Among other services, her practice conducts examinations for strabismus, cataracts, laser correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, glaucoma assessment, visual field testing, corneal pachymetry, macular disease evaluation, fundoscopy, and retinoscopy for refractive anomalies in children. Additionally, she is a contracted physician for driver's license examinations and serves as an Associate Ophthalmologist at Eye Day Clinic.

Karagianni Natalia is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York - New York Presbyterian Hospital, the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Attikon Hospital, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital. She holds a PhD in Ophthalmology from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She possesses both the European and the Greek National Ophthalmology Diplomas, as well as the “ECFMG” certification – recognition of a Medical Degree by the USA after excelling in examinations. She has invaluable professional experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases in adults and children, having trained and worked at leading University Hospitals in the USA and Greece. She has performed numerous surgical procedures and has extensive surgical experience and specialization in cataract surgery, laser refractive surgeries, aesthetic ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmologic surgeries. Finally, she has numerous publications in medical journals as well as posters and presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Yfantis Xaris is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Markopoulo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Charles University in Prague and is specialized in ophthalmic surgery and pediatric ophthalmology. He specialized at the General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis and received training in Pathology, Cardiology, and Surgery at the General Prefectural Hospital of Chalkida. Additionally, he has participated in numerous conferences aimed at continuous education in his field. At his private clinic, all ophthalmological conditions are treated with the most modern equipment, including myopia, glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus in children, amblyopia, and age-related macular degeneration.

Totou Stella is a Military Physician - Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the Military Academy of Corps Officers and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2012, she has held the position of Consultant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251st General Air Force Hospital. She possesses extensive experience and training and specializes in laser treatment for myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Dr. Xaira Niki is an Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has worked as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London. The doctor specializes in macular disease and cataract surgery. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the needs of each individual patient.

Kalogeropoulou Dionysia is an Ophthalmologist who runs a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her Ophthalmology specialty training at the Athens Polyclinic, Hygeia Melathron, and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During her specialty training, she successfully performed numerous surgical procedures, including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, dacryocystorhinostomies, blepharoplasties, entropion, and ectropion corrections. She has attended many courses both in Greece and abroad, where she received further training in Refractive Surgery and the latest advancements in cataract and glaucoma surgery. She completed a mini fellowship at the Vardinogiannis Institute of Crete focused on the latest developments in refractive procedures for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. She maintains a modern ophthalmology practice equipped with the latest technology devices for the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions. She collaborates with Hygeia Hospital, the Ophthalmology Clinic of Ypapanti, as well as the Athens Refractive Center. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, the Glaucoma Society, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Ioannis Kokkoris is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. Concurrently, he collaborates with the Ophthalmology Clinic of Metropolitan General. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". Additionally, he holds a European Diploma in Ophthalmology, which he obtained in Paris. He possesses extensive experience, having worked in major Clinics and Hospitals in Attica, and specializes in myopia laser treatment, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cataract Surgery.

Tsoumpris Ioannis MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Glyfada. He is also a scientific associate at the Macular Institute and at the Modern Medifirst Polyclinics of Alimos. He holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology "Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology." Dr. Tsoumpris completed his specialization at the 251 General Air Force Hospital and at the "Athens Ophthalmology Clinic." He possesses extensive experience in ocular diseases, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. He has publications in Greek and international journals and continuously attends numerous conferences aimed at ongoing education and professional development in his field. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases, and the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Xalkiadaki Euaggelia is an Ophthalmic Surgeon specializing in retinal diseases, intraocular inflammations, and cataracts. She maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently serves as an Attending Physician at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital, where she is responsible for the Department of Retina and Intraocular Inflammations.

She completed a three-year postgraduate training program at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the world's leading specialized ophthalmology centers. There, she gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, inherited and other retinal and vitreous disorders, as well as inflammatory eye diseases. In 2020, she was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Her clinic offers comprehensive ophthalmological examinations using state-of-the-art equipment and provides a personalized approach for each patient. Conditions treated include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, ocular inflammations, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Special emphasis is placed on early diagnosis and thorough patient education to ensure appropriate therapeutic decisions are made safely and with scientific justification.

Dr. Xalkiadaki is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society, the United Kingdom’s General Medical Council, and the European Society of Retina Specialists. She maintains ongoing scientific activity by closely following the latest advancements in ophthalmology and actively participates in the authorship of scientific publications that are featured in international peer-reviewed journals and indexed in the PubMed database.

Tsironi Maria MD, FEBO is a Surgeon Ophthalmologist and maintains a private clinic in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a Postgraduate Program in Medical Imaging in Ophthalmology at the same educational institution. Additionally, she holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology (FEBO). She initially specialized in the United Kingdom at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Subsequently, she specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Athens Eye Hospital. She has served as a Consultant with specialization in Retinal Pathology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Furthermore, during 2022-23, she served as Director of the Retinal Pathology Department at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, UK. Today, in her private clinic, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Thanasoulas Nikitas is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology through training at Nikaia-Piraeus General Hospital and the 251 Air Force General Hospital.