Internists in Attica

Anastasopoulos Vasilis is an Internist at the General Hospital of Attica KAT with the rank of Senior Registrar and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. He holds a Medical Degree and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi," as well as in Diabetes Mellitus at the University General Hospital "Attikon." He holds a postgraduate diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. He has received further training in emergency pre-hospital medicine at the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB), as well as in the 2nd Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," focusing on lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease prevention. He has served as the scientific director at the Local Health Unit in Petroupoli and at the Health Center of Peristeri. He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases, and the Hellenic Lipidology Society. As part of continuous medical education, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and has contributed to the writing of scientific papers.

Georgios Barmpounakis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," in the Intensive Care Unit, the Infarction Unit of the 2nd Cardiology Clinic, and the Endocrinology Department of Diabetes and Metabolism. During his service at the 1st Pathology - Infectious Diseases Clinic, he specialized as a Pathologist. Concurrently with his specialization, he began a doctoral dissertation at the University Department of Intensive Care at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," focusing on "Aspiration during mechanical ventilation and early ARDS management." He obtained his Pathology specialty title in 2012. He has been an active member of the voluntary social mission clinic of the Athens Medical Association. Notably, he was awarded by the Athens Medical Association with the "Volunteering and Continuous Social Effort" Award for his work. Additionally, he participated in the committee of the Athens Medical Association for the continuous evaluation of disability issues and the Certification Committees of Disability (KEPA). In the context of continuous medical education, he has attended numerous scientific conferences, both international and national. In 2018, following advanced training seminars, he was certified by the National Sports Research Center in pre-competition athlete screening. Finally, since 2024, he has been responsible for public relations, press, and information of the Professional Association of Pathologists of Greece and serves as a board member.

Karaxalios Theodoros is a Pathologist and maintains his private practice in Galatsi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina and has served as a registrar for three years at the "HYGEIA" Hospital and as Director for ten years of the Pathology Department at the "Cityclinic" Clinic.

He is a member of the Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Panagiotakopoulos Andreas MD is a Military Physician and a graduate of the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (ΣΣΑΣ). He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine. Initially, he trained in the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and subsequently completed his specialty at the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Currently, he is a specialist internist at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and is the scientific director of the Internal Medicine Department at the VITAE Polyclinics in Perissos, where he also maintains his private practice.

Velliou Triantafyllia is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Vyronas, Attica. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has worked as a Consultant at the Metropolitan Private Hospital. She has extensive experience in the management of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Anemia, Infections, etc. Additionally, she is an affiliated physician of EURODIET, where she treats patients seeking weight loss. Furthermore, she offers home visits, serving the areas of Vyronas, Ymittos, Pangrati, Kaisariani, central Athens, Dafni, Ilioupoli, and others.

Dr. Kakavetsi Agni MD, MSc is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She has completed postgraduate studies in Thoracic Oncology at the Medical School of Athens, at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". The physician possesses significant professional experience, having worked at numerous hospitals in Attica such as MITERA Hospital, Athens Central Clinic, Elefsina General Hospital "Thriasio", Athens General Hospital "G. Gennimatas", among others. As part of her continuous professional development, she participates in various conferences and workshops, and contributes to poster presentations and publications. In the comfortable and welcoming environment of her practice, she manages the full spectrum of internal medicine diseases with excellent scientific expertise and compassion for the patient, prioritizing the promotion of health. Finally, the physician adheres to all Covid-19 prevention measures. Patients attend the clinic by appointment via telephone at designated times, strictly maintaining social distancing in the waiting area. Antiseptic solutions are available throughout the premises, and patients can also obtain disposable masks.

O Μάραντος Θεόδωρος MSc, PhD είναι Παθολόγος - Λοιμωξιολόγος, Επιμελητής της Γ’ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Metropolitan General και παράλληλα διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Νέο Κόσμο. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ειδικεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στη Δ’  Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν" και εξειδικεύτηκε στη Λοιμωξιολογία στην Μονάδα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός". Είναι Διδάκτωρ του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) από το 2024 και η διατριβή του εστιάζει στην ανοσιακή απόκριση σε εμβολιασμούς των ασθενών με Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση που υποβάλλονται σε θεραπεία με ανοσοκατασταλτικά και ανοσορυθμιστικά φάρμακα, για την οποία έλαβε βραβείο καλύτερης εργασίας στο 22ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Λοιμώξεων. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών στη Λοιμωξιολογία της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου (Άριστα), καθώς και απόφοιτος του Σχολείου Ηπατολογίας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Μελέτης Ήπατος. Είναι συγγραφέας σε πολλά επιστημονικά άρθρα σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε ελληνικά συνέδρια και έχει λάβει μέρος στη συγγραφική ομάδα σε πολλές ανακοινώσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε κλινικές μελέτες με αντικείμενο τις Λοιμώξεις και έχει συμμετάσχει στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο προπτυχιακών φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο κλινικό ενδιαφέρον σε όλο το φάσμα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, αλλά και της Λοιμωξιολογίας, παρέχοντας ιατρικές υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας με σεβασμό στους ασθενείς του. 

Kyriakos K. Trigkidis, MD, MSc is an Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine specialist practising at his private Office in the city of Chalkida, Evia and in the city of Agios Stefanos, Attica (within the premises of "Medica' Medical Centre).

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed, in the same Faculty, the post-graduate programme on the field of Resuscitation receiving a Master in Science (MSc) Degree. He is currently preparing his Doctoral Thesis on the subject of ultrasound assessment of hemodynamic status of Intensive Care Unit patients. He has contributed to the scientific literature by publishing articles in peer-reviewed, high-profile journals and by presenting his work in international conferences (ISICEM, ESICM).

Dr. Trigkidis completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine and further specialised in Intensive Care Medicine in "Evangelismos" General Hospital of Athens, one of the most prestigious hospitals of the greek Capital. He is registered with the UK General Medical Council as a specialist in General Internal Medicine, having worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal London Hospital and in the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen's Hospital in London, UK.

Currently, apart from private practice, he is employed as an Intensive Care Medicine specialist in the Intensive Care Unit of Athens Medical Centre.

Papaspyropoulou Georgia MD is an Internist with a private practice in Petroupoli. She has 25 years of experience in internal medicine clinics. She has worked as a resident at the Thia Pronía Hospital "Pamakaristos," the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross," and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Upon completion of her specialty training, she pursued and obtained a specialization in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." Since 2011, she has been a Consultant in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Chalkida, and from 2016 to the present, she has been the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Multipurpose Nursing Unit of Mental Health of Attica. Finally, she actively participates in National and International conferences to continuously update her knowledge on health developments.

Arampatzi Klairi is an Internal Medicine specialist with private practices in Athens and Glyfada. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, specialized in Internal Medicine, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University and clinical research experience at the Medical School of Harvard University. She works as an attending physician at the 2nd Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. A primary focus of the physician is the prompt and immediate response to patients' needs. She successfully combines a highly empathetic approach with thorough and excellent clinical evaluation, while ensuring the prospective monitoring of case progress. She considers prevention a fundamental component of medical practice and therefore always dedicates time to provide clear guidance to patients on relevant issues.

Parisi Theodora MD, MSc is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree in Pathobiochemistry from the same university. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the General Hospital "Alexandra" and is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Study of the variation and fluctuation of interstitial glucose and blood pressure during the acute phase of Cerebrovascular Stroke." Since 2009, she has been collaborating with the "Hygeia" Hospital as an Attending Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Parisi manages nearly all internal medicine conditions, including infections, hypertension, and diabetes, and also conducts check-ups for individuals interested in participating in athletic activities. She possesses extensive experience in services for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, as well as the effective treatment of complex cases, including fever of unknown origin and heart failure.

Stasinopoulou Panagiota is a Pathologist and a graduate of Chinese Acupuncture, maintaining a private practice in Marousi since 2010. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in the specialty of Pathology at the 5th Pathology Clinic and Infectious Diseases Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". She worked as a Pathology Registrar and later as an external collaborator in the Pathology and Hepatology Clinic of the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. She expanded her studies in complementary therapies such as reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and Chinese herbal therapy, receiving the Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Acupuncture in 2015. Furthermore, since 2019, she has been practicing through seminars by the International Auricular Neuromodulation Academy®, led by Professor Dr. Giancarlo Bazzoni, in auricular acupuncture and auricular neuromodulation, which she applies for the further management of pain cases or other pathologies in her patients. The physician manages patients according to the practices of Internal Medicine, as well as with the aid of combined complementary therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy.

Katsianos Dimitrios is an Internist - Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice, the Katsianos Athens Medical Center, located in Ilioupoli. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Internal Medicine through an official residency position at King’s College Hospital in London, followed by the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He has worked as a Consultant Internist at Kingston Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital in London. He advanced his specialization in Infectious Diseases at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," and subsequently served as Consultant of the 1st Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital. He currently serves as the Attending Internist - Infectious Disease Specialist at Hygeia Hospital, Mitera Hospital, Athens Medical Center, and the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of infections for the "Nephroiatriki" Group, overseeing four chronic hemodialysis units. He stays current by attending conferences and participating in scientific activities within his specialty, contributes to the education of social organizations on infection prevention and management, publishes research, maintains scientific collaborations with the medical community in the United Kingdom, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Chemotherapy, the Hellenic Mycological Society, the Athens Medical Association, and the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.

Atsali Lilian is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Infectious Disease Consultant who maintains a private practice in the Neos Psychiko area. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained her specialty certification in Internal Medicine in 2000 after a five-year residency at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus. She specialized in Infectious Diseases at the 5th Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Since 2017, she has also been working at Metropolitan General Hospital as Deputy Director of the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, where she is authorized to hospitalize her patients. Dr. Atsali has an extensive number of publications and presentations related to infectious disease topics. Finally, she is fluent in English and French.

Makedou Foteini is a Pathologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She also serves as an Attending Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital. Additionally, she holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Hellenic Navy and is the Consultant of the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic at the Navy Hospital of Athens. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds two Master’s degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specifically in "Healthcare Unit Management" and "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity." She has worked as a Trainee Intensivist in the ICU of General State Hospital of Nikaia, as a Specialist Pathologist in the Internal Medicine Clinic at Agios Dimitrios Hospital, and as an Attending Physician in the Oncology Department of Iatriko Diavalkaniko Hospital. Finally, Dr. Makedou specializes in Intensive Care Medicine, Oncology, and Diabetes Mellitus.

Η Ηλιάδου Ελισάβετ MD, MSc είναι Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Padova Ιταλίας με άριστα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο τμήμα Μεταβολικών Νοσημάτων και Διαβήτη της Πανεπιστημιακής Ενδοκρινολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου της Padova για 3 συνεχή χρόνια, αποκτώντας κλινική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση διαβητικών και παχύσαρκων ασθενών, ενώ διεξήγαγε και παράλληλο ερευνητικό έργο στο μεταβολισμό των πρωτεϊνών στους διαβητικούς ασθενείς. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στην Πολυκλινική Αθηνών και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός". Τον Οκτώβριο 2005 έλαβε το τίτλο ειδικότητας Παθολογίας. Κατόπιν, εξειδικεύθηκε στη Διαβητολογία στην Ενδοκρινολογική Κλινική και στο Διαβητολογικό Ιατρείο του Αντικαρκινικού Nοσοκομείου Πειραιά "Μεταξά". Από το 2006 έως το 2010 εργάστηκε ως επιμελήτρια στη Παθολογική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Metropolitan. Από το 2010 μέχρι σήμερα είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Νοσοκομείου Metropolitan και του Mediterraneo Hospital. Από το 2013 έως το 2018 ήταν υπεύθυνη του τμήματος Διαβήτη - Παχυσαρκίας - Μεταβολισμού της Βιοκλινικής Αθηνών. Το 2011 έλαβε μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση με τίτλο Master Pactitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity για την αντιμετώπιση των Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και της Παχυσαρκίας από το Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών υπό την αιγίδα του National Centre For Eating Disordes της Αγγλίας. Τέλος, πραγματοποίησε διετή φοίτηση του προγράμματος μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην "Αισθητική Ιατρική και Θεραπευτική" των Πανεπιστημίων Torino και Camerino της Ιταλίας, ενώ το 2019 έλαβε το δίπλωμα Master of Science in "Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics.

ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΟΜΕΝΕΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ

ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΝΟΣΗΜΑΤΑ ΠΟΥ ΑΠΤΟΝΤΑΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ

• Ιατρική φροντίδα και διαχείρηση ασθενών με χρόνιες παθήσεις που αφορούν στην ειδικότητα της Παθολογίας (υπέρταση, λοιμώξεις, υπερλιπιδαιμίες, παθήσεις του αναπνευστικού, του ουροποιητικού, νοσήματα του ήπατος κ.λπ.) • Οστεοπόρωση.

ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ Σ. ΔΙΑΒΗΤΗ • Ολιστική διαχείριση ασθενών με σ. διαβήτη τύπου 1 και 2 . • Πρόληψη, έγκαιρη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση των μικρο και μακροαγγειακών επιπλοκών του σ. διαβήτη ( στεφανιαία νόσος, αγγειακό εγκεφαλικό επεισόδιο, περιφερική αποφρακτική αγγειοπάθεια, διαβητική νεφροπάθεια, νευροπάθεια και αμφιβληστροειδοπάθεια ). • Εκπαίδευση στον αυτοέλεγχο, στη χρήση της τεχνολογίας για συνεχή παρακολούθηση του σακχάρου αίματος ακόμα και εξ αποστάσεως με τη μέθοδο CGM Libre, στη διαχείριση της ινσουλινοθεραπείας, κυρίως στο διαβήτη τύπου 1, καθώς και στις διατροφικές συνήθειες. Συναχής ενημέρωση και υποστήριξη διαβητικών ασθενών. • Υποστροφή του διαβήτη με το εξειδικευμένο πρόγραμμα ιατρικής διατροφής ( Medical Nutrition) χωρίς τη χρήση φαρμακευτικής αγωγής. • Διαβήτης Κύησης : έγκαιρη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση. • Πρόληψη εμφάνισης του Διαβήτη Κύησης σε γυναίκες αναπαραγωγικής ηλικίας, υψηλού κινδύνου για εμφάνιση Διαβήτη Κύησης. • Προδιαβήτης και Καρδιο-νεφρο-ηπατο-μεταβολικό Σύνδρομο.

ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ ΠΑΧΥΣΑΡΚΙΑΣ • Πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση της Παχυσαρκίας με εξατομικευμένο πρόγραμμα ιατρικής διατροφής ( Medical Nutrition ) για απώλεια βάρους με ή χωρίς τη χρήση των νέων ενέσιμων θεραπειών για την Παχυσαρκία ( Wegovy, Mounjaro )

Διατροφική αγωγή-Αλλαγή διατροφικής συμπεριφοράς.

• Δυνατότητα παρακολούθησης ασθενών για απώλεια βάρους σε απομακρυσμένα μέρη της Ελλάδας με τη χρήση της τεχνολογίας και της τεχνιτής νοημοσύνης. • Μέτρηση Βασικού Μεταβολισμού ( BMR ) και ανάλυση σύστασης σώματος.

. Ολιστική διαχείρηση του ασθενούς με παχυσαρκία ( πέρα από την απώλεια βάρους )

ΚΑΡΔΙΟΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΙΚΟ ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ • Πρόληψη καρδιαγγειακών νοσημάτων, εκτίμηση καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου και άμεση παρέμβαση στα άτομα υψηλού καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου.

ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ • Αντιμετώπιση οξέων περιστατικών με δυνατότητα νοσηλείας και παρακολούθησης του ασθενούς σε Ιδιωτικές Κλινικές- Θεραπευτήρια (Metropolitan, Mediterraneo, Bioclinic ). • Ιατρικές επισκέψεις κατ’ οίκον • Έκδοση ιατρικών πιστοποιητικών ( για αθλητικές δραστηριότητες, πρόσληψη στο Δημόσιο, υγειονομικού ενδιαφέροντος ) • Πιστοποιητικό υγείας για έκδοση και ανανέωση διπλώματος οδήγησης • Αναγεννητική Ιατρική και Αντιγήρανση. • Αισθητική Ιατρική. • Αναίμακτη Αισθητική Χειρουργική. • Συμβουλευτική Υγείας ( Health Coaching ). Πιστοποιημένη Health Coach από το ΕΚΠΑ

Tsantilas Anastasios is a Pathologist who operates a private practice in Alimos. He holds a Medical Degree from the School of Health Sciences at Democritus University of Thrace and specialized in Pathology at the Hematology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and the Therapeutic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he received further training in Clinical Nutrition. Furthermore, he has served as a scientific collaborator at the Central Clinic of Athens and the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Papadauid Natasa is an Internist specializing in diagnoses covering the full spectrum of internal medicine, with a particular interest in Hepatology (University General Hospital of Larissa - Prof. G. Dalekos - School of Clinical Hepatology) and expertise in the management of end-stage patients, pain, and chronic diseases (Palliative Medicine - Newcastle University). Currently, she maintains a private practice in Marousi, is affiliated with the Hygeia Group, is responsible for the check-up program at Mitera Hospital, and conducts arbitration for Mitera Hospital with private insurance companies. Additionally, she oversees patient care in two Elderly Care Units. She provides home care for end-stage patients with comprehensive coverage of all potential issues, supported by a team of specialized nurses and other professionals. Dr. Papadauid has worked in the emergency and geriatrics departments at Poole General Hospital, UK, in the University Pathology Clinic of Larissa Hospital (specialty training), and as a consultant at Iaso General Hospital and General Clinic MITERA. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Hellenic Society for Pain Therapy and Palliative Care.

Mr. Eksarxakos Mixail is an Internist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, Attica. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens and has specialized in Internal Medicine. His clinical and research interests include arterial hypertension, dyslipidemias, oncological diseases, diabetes mellitus, and infections. He has accumulated over 30 years of professional experience, having worked in major hospitals across the country. From 2016 to 2021, he served as the Director of the Pathology Clinic at Euroclinic Athens, and since 2003, he has been a Scientific Collaborator at Hygeia Hospital and the head of a medical team. He has participated in many international conferences and has published numerous research papers. Finally, he is the Vice President of the Primary Care Society, a member of the Board of Directors of the Prostate Focal Therapy Society, and a member of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine.