Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeons including treatment for children under 12 years near Pagrati

Pathiakis Ioannis Md, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has obtained two postgraduate degrees in "Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery & Tele-surgery Medicine" and "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Anatomy. He is specialized in Robotic Knee and Hip Surgery and in Microsurgical Bloodless Carpal Tunnel Release and holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Greece. He has completed training at numerous hospitals, while his specialty was completed in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ierapetra. Furthermore, during his career, he has taught courses on First Aid, Traumatology, and musculoskeletal injuries at the IEK of Siteia and at the Volunteer Corps of Samaritans and Rescuers of Siteia, respectively. Finally, as part of his continuous education and updating in microsurgery and medical acupuncture, the physician regularly attends medical conferences, earning personal honorary distinctions.

Beyond Medicine, he holds a degree in Social Theology from the Theological School of Athens.

Zografidis Aleksandros is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Orthopedics and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. He studied Medicine at the "La Sapienza" University of Rome. Subsequently, he trained in Orthopedics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula, in Pediatric Orthopedics at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio", in General Surgery at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula, in Plastic Surgery at the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa", and in Thoracic Surgery at the 1st Thoracic Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria". Additionally, he has served as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at the "Bioclinic" of Piraeus, and currently works at the Athens General Clinic and the Modern Private Multipractice "Medifirst". In the past, he was the team physician for the PAE Panionios football club, participating in the preparation and many matches of the team, both in the Greek Championship and the UEFA Cup, as well as the physician for SEGAS, participating in numerous Pan-Hellenic and Pan-European events with the National Track and Field Team. Finally, the doctor is specialized in Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, and Pediatric Orthopedics.

Ilias Apostolos MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a Basic Life Support diploma from the United Kingdom and an Advanced Trauma Life Support diploma from the University of Athens. He serves as a scientific collaborator at Mediterraneo, Metropolitan, Iaso General hospitals, and the Athens Medical Center Group, and also collaborates with the Private MITERA Hospital and Therapis General Hospital. In his private practice, he provides services in accordance with the latest protocols for the treatment of orthopedic conditions in adults and children, such as osteoarthritis, sports injuries, cartilage lesions, upper and lower limb fractures, spinal disorders, and peripheral neuropathies of the upper and lower limbs, shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuritis, and hallux valgus (bunion). Furthermore, he applies modern biological therapies (concentrated platelet-rich plasma - growth factor injections) and conducts osteoporosis assessments and EOPYY prescription services. Finally, the surgeon has an extensive curriculum vitae including participation in training seminars in the United Kingdom (UK) as well as Europe-wide, alongside publications in reputable scientific journals.

Maria Vlaxou is an orthopedic surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli and concurrently holds the position of attending physician in the pediatric orthopedic clinic at Metropolitan Hospital.

Dr. Vlaxou was admitted to the medical school of the University of Patras in 2008 and graduated in 2014. Immediately thereafter, she worked for one year at the Corinth Hospital, where she was trained in the reception and management of polytrauma patients. From November 2015, she worked in the orthopedic oncology clinic at "Agios Savvas" Hospital, participating in major oncological surgeries and monitoring oncology patients. From June 2016 to 2023, she worked at General Hospital Georgios Gennimatas in the First Orthopedic Clinic, gaining experience in orthopedic trauma, arthroplasty of major joints, and sports injury rehabilitation. Concurrently, for two years, she completed a rotation in the Second Orthopedic Clinic of the Children's Hospital Agia Sofia, where she was trained in pediatric orthopedic trauma, neonatal hip ultrasound according to Graf, the Ponseti method, and a wide range of other pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Tsonis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon. He maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He offers a personalized approach and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions affecting the upper and lower limbs as well as the spine. He has worked at the Metaxa General Oncology Hospital, the Athens General Children's Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou," and the General Hospital of Nikaia, where he received training in Trauma Orthopedics, managing chronic conditions such as knee and hip osteoarthritis, peripheral compressive neuropathies like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, lumbar and cervical spine disorders, as well as metabolic diseases. Additionally, he has participated in the activities of the Neurosurgery Clinic and the Intensive Care Unit at the Metaxa General Oncology Hospital. He possesses extensive experience in Pediatric Orthopedics. Finally, he exhibits particular sensitivity to sports injuries and is himself an amateur long-distance runner.

Vasilakakos Theofanis MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with private practices in Kalamata, Sparta, and Kolonaki, and is also an Associate at the "Metropolitan" Hospital in Athens. He has specialized in Arthroscopic Surgery of the shoulder and knee at McGill University in Canada and in Reconstructive Surgery of the hip, shoulder, and knee at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the United States of America. He manages patients with sports injuries, osteoarthritis, spinal hemangioma, fractures, meniscal tears, anterior cruciate ligament tears, scoliosis-kyphosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, tendinitis, chondropathy, and other bone injuries.

Dimitrakis Nikolaos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon and serves as an Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada within MEDIONE. He specialized in the Orthopedic Clinic - Sports Injuries Department at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, as well as at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." As part of his specialty training, he was trained in the Hand - Upper Limb - Microsurgery Department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has completed postgraduate studies in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on ''Congenital and Neuromuscular Scoliosis.'' He has also undergone further training in preventive screening for spinal deformities in students at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." In his practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics, with specialization in traumatology, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. Furthermore, the doctor has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and internationally and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. Holder of the Diploma of the

Hellenic Spine Society 

Markopoulos Xristos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens, with a private practice in Marousi. Concurrently, he serves as a Consultant in the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Department at YGEIA Hospital and has been a member of the medical team for the Panathinaikos BC basketball team. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Eastern Piedmont in Northern Italy and subsequently specialized in Orthopedic Surgery at the 1st University Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens at "Attiko" Hospital. During his specialization, he focused particularly on the Pediatrics and Microsurgery departments at KAT Hospital. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Society and the Hellenic Pain Society. Finally, he has contributed to scientific papers and textbooks that have been presented at conferences and published in journals.

Mr. Georgoulis Stylianos MD, MSC, Dipl is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist with a private practice in Marousi. He has received advanced training at Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in reconstructive orthopedics (hip and knee arthroplasty) and practices orthopedic surgery and traumatology - sports medicine at the 251 Air Force General Hospital as the Director of the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic. Simultaneously, he serves as the Deputy Director of the 7th Orthopedic Clinic at HYGEIA, focusing on robotic hip and knee arthroplasty, having been certified in these techniques. The core principles of his therapeutic approach to patients include information, understanding, honesty, and trust, which form the foundation for a personalized treatment process tailored to meet the distinct needs and demands of his patients. These are the essential elements of a mutual trust relationship between patient and surgeon, which will determine the choice of method, define the patient's therapeutic expectations, and ultimately ensure an excellent outcome.

Dr. Panagopoulos Georgios is a Director Orthopedic Surgeon with extensive training and surgical experience in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Although he is involved in the entire spectrum of Orthopedic Surgery, his primary area of expertise/interest is Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb (shoulder, elbow, and hand). Dr. Panagopoulos has completed numerous long-term fellowship programs in the upper limb and has served at the highest level as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at one of the largest Trauma Centers in Europe. Dr. Panagopoulos was born and raised in Athens. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of the University of Rome, graduating with honors (magna cum laude). Subsequently, he completed his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology at the University Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Athens (Attikon University General Hospital). Dr. Panagopoulos expanded his training by completing a fellowship program in the Upper Limb in Pittsburgh, USA (2016-2017). He then served at the world-renowned Shoulder-Elbow Clinic in Reading, United Kingdom (2018-2020), as well as at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore (2020). Dr. Panagopoulos subsequently worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at the Royal London Hospital, one of the largest Trauma Centers in the United Kingdom and Europe. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Kontrarou Eugenia is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Agia Varvara. She holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, specializing in sports injuries and osteoporosis. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Grigorios Sasalos is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Consultant at the Orthopedic Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He received a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation to undertake a postgraduate program at the National School of Public Health. He completed his specialization at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served for several years as an unpaid Scientific Collaborator at the Second University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has participated in numerous international conferences, specialized seminars on new techniques, and educational courses. He manages cases across the entire spectrum of reconstructive surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, with a particular interest in minimally invasive SuperPATH hip arthroplasty. He also undertakes arthroscopic repair of sports injuries in cases unresponsive to conservative treatment.

Fragkopoulos Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Korydallos and Keratsini. Additionally, he serves as an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Pediatric Orthopedic Department at Metropolitan Hospital. Furthermore, he has worked at the Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon," in the 2nd Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sophia," and in the Microsurgery Clinic of the Upper Limb & Shoulder at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. Finally, the doctor specializes in pediatric orthopedics, sports injuries, and hip and knee arthroplasty.

Tolis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhDc is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate at the same institution. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" with a thesis on the "Pathophysiology of Bone Pain" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Pyrgos "Andreas Papandreou," in Pediatric Orthopedics at the First Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and finally in General Orthopedics at the First University Orthopedic Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon." From 2014 to 2020, he was an Academic Fellow at the Laboratory for Research of Musculoskeletal Disorders "Th. Garofalidis," focusing on "Microsurgery" at the General Hospital of Attica KAT. He is the Deputy Director of the 8th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Scientific Director of the Upper Limb - Microsurgery Clinic. Concurrently, he collaborates with several clinics within Attica. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, presenting poster presentations, oral communications, and lectures. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, and the Hellenic Society for Hand Surgery.

Ο Κυριακόπουλος Σταμάτης Dr. είναι Ορθοπαιδικός - Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Φιλοθέη ασκώντας την ειδικότητα της Ορθοπαιδικής για 20 έτη. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Α’ Ορθοπαιδική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής “ΚΑΤ” και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Ορθοπαιδική Ογκολογία στο Γενικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο “Οι Άγιοι Ανάργυροι”, στα πλαίσια υποτροφίας από την Ορθοπαιδική εταιρεία ΕΕΧΟΤ. Είναι μέλος του Κολλεγίου των Ελλήνων Ορθοπαιδικών ΚΕΟΧ κατόπιν εξετάσεων και κάτοχος δύο μεταπτυχιακών μετεκπαιδεύσεων Master, με το ένα να είναι στα μεταβολικά νοσήματα των οστών (οστεοπόρωση). Έχει υπηρετήσει σε πολλά δημόσια νοσοκομεία της επαρχίας και των Αθηνών, κατέχει τον βαθμό του Διευθυντή ΕΣΥ και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνου Ορθοπαιδικής κλινικής και έχει πλούσια εμπειρία στην θεραπεία μικρών και μεγάλων καταγμάτων. Ασχολείται ιδιαίτερα με τις αρθροπλαστικές μεγάλων αρθρώσεων, ειδικά γόνατος και ισχίου, με προσπελάσεις ελάχιστης παρεμβατικότητας και με ρομποτικά συστήματα υποβοήθησης.

Επίσης κατέχει μεγάλη εμπειρία σε χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις άνω άκρου όπως τα κατάγματα, τα πιεστικά συνδρομα, ο καρπιαίος σωλήνας και ο εκτινασσόμενος δάκτυλος και ασχολείται με αρθροσκόπηση γόνατος όπως η ρήξη χιαστών ,μηνίσκων ή χόνδρινων βλαβών. Δείχνει ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στη θεραπεία της οστεοπόρωσης και σε βιολογικές θεραπείες όπως η αυτόλογη έγχυση αιμοπεταλίων, η καλλιεργεια οστεοβλαστών και η έγχυση υαλουρονικού σε αρθρώσεις.

Stathopoulos Ioannis MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He is a graduate and PhD candidate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he obtained a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases from the same university. He works as an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon in the Emergency Department of the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and concurrently collaborates with the Joint Reconstruction Clinic at the Athens Medical Center. His specialization focuses on total hip and knee arthroplasties, trauma, and osteoporosis. He has a substantial body of published work in both international and Greek scientific journals and books and has served as a reviewer for scientific articles in international journals. He closely follows advancements in his field and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars, many of which he attended as a speaker. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society for Bone Metabolism Research.

Konstantinos Xorianopoulos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist - Traumatologist and maintains a private practice in the Agioi Anargyroi area. He specializes in sports injuries and traumatology and has attended specialized seminars at dedicated arthroscopy centers in the city of Tours, France. The physician is a Scientific Collaborator at the Peristeri Medical Center and the Psychiko Medical Center. In his private practice, he offers a multitude of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Ο Δρ. Κασιμάτης Γεώργιος MD, PhD, FEBOT, FEBHS είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός με ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στο Νέο Ηράκλειο και το Μαρούσι. Μετά την ειδικότητά του ολοκλήρωσε το Διδακτορικό του στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών με "Άριστα" πάνω στη σπονδυλική στήλη. Εξειδικεύθηκε σε μεγάλα κέντρα του εξωτερικού πάνω σε επεμβάσεις αποκατάστασης των οστών και των αρθρώσεων και έλαβε τον τίτλο του “Fellow” από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ορθοπαιδικής και Τραυματολογίας (FΕΒΟΤ) κατόπιν γραπτών και προφορικών εξετάσεων. Στη συνέχεια και για μια πενταετία ασχολήθηκε με το ‘Ανω Άκρο – Μικροχειρουργική και το 2012 κατόπιν γραπτών και προφορικών εξετάσεων που διεξήγαγε ο επίσημος φορέας της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης για τη Χειρουργική του Χεριού (FESSH/UEMS) στην Αμβέρσα (Βέλγιο), πιστοποιήθηκε στη Χειρουργική του Χεριού ως “Fellow of the European Board in Hand Surgery” (FEBHS). Την πιστοποίηση αυτή ακόμα και σήμερα κατέχουν ελάχιστοι Έλληνες oρθοπαιδικοί χειρουργοί. Έχει ασχοληθεί επισταμένα με το αντικείμενο του ώμου και έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα σχετικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά, ενώ είναι και τακτικό μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Ώμου-Αγκώνα (SECEC/ ESSSE). Στο ιατρείο του ο κάθε ασθενής ανεξάρτητα με την ηλικία του έχει τη δυνατότητα να ενημερωθεί για την πρόληψη-θεραπεία ορθοπαιδικών παθήσεων, σύμφωνα με τις πλέον σύγχρονες και εξειδικευμένες μεθόδους. Ο Δρ. Κασιμάτης Γεώργιος, FEBOT, FEBHS έχει σημαντική εμπειρία σε περιστατικά αρθροσκοπήσεων και αρθροπλαστικών (γόνατος, ισχίου, ώμου), ενώ αναλαμβάνει παιδιά με ορθοπαιδικά προβλήματα, καθώς και ασθενείς με προβλήματα μυοσκελετικής ογκολογίας. Οι ορθοπαιδικές υπηρεσίες που παρέχονται στο ιατρείο του είναι μεταξύ άλλων: παρακολούθηση κατάγματος, παρακολούθηση κύφωσης, παρακολούθηση σπονδυλόλυσης – σπονδυλολίσθησης, παρακολούθηση σκολίωσης, έλεγχος οστεοπόρωσης, τοποθέτηση γύψου και ενδοαρθρικές ενέσεις. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ασχολείται ιδιαίτερα με τις νεότερες τεχνικές ελάχιστης παρεμβατικότητας για τη θεραπεία των μυοσκελετικών παθήσεων και κακώσεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένων της αρθροσκόπησης, της διαδερμικής οστεοσύνθεσης, αλλά και των αρθροπλαστικών ταχείας ανάρρωσης (Fast-Track Arthroplasty).

Vottis Xristos MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with private practices in Ilisia and Neo Psychiko. He holds a doctorate and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained for several years at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the same university, where he continues to serve as an active collaborator. Additionally, he has specialized in hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA, and has been trained in hand surgery at the specialized Hand, Upper Limb, and Microsurgery Clinic at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT". Furthermore, he is an Associate Physician of the Iatriko Group as well as the Evgenidio Therapy Center. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, the Hellenic Society of Hand Surgery, and the Medical Association of the United Kingdom.