Pediatric Cardiologists near Neos Kosmos

Ο Κάββουρας Χαράλαμπος M.D, Msc, PhD, FSCAI είναι Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος- Παιδοκαρδιολόγος εξειδικευθείς στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και στις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων-Παίδων στο Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου καθώς και στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο University Hospital Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Center στον Καναδά. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι. Ο ιατρός αποφοίτησε από το πανεπιστήμιο του PECS στην Ουγγαρία, είναι κάτοχος MSc Kαρδιακή Aνεπάρκεια από το Imperial College και Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών με θέμα σχετικό με την Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας στο Β΄ Καρδιολογικό τμήμα του νοσοκομείου Ευαγγελισμός. Ακολούθως υπήρξε εκπαιδευόμενος στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο Αιμοδυναμικό εργαστήριο του ίδιου νοσοκομείου. Εν συνεχεία και με υποτροφία της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας, ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευση του στις Συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και στην Πνευμονική Υπέρταση Ενηλίκων και Παίδων αρχικά στο Πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του MANCHESTER και κατόπιν στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL. Αμέσως μετά και επι διετία συνέχισε την εκπαίδευση του στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο στις Συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες και την πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ εξειδικεύτηκε περαιτέρω και στην Υπερηχογραφία των συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών και στην Δυναμική υπερηχογραφία (Stress echo). Κατά την εκπαίδευση του στις συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες πραγματοποίησα πάνω από 1500 υπερηχογραφήματα καρδιάς σε ασθενείς με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια και πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ έκανε περισσότερους από 200 δεξιούς καθετηριασμούς σε ασθενείς με πνευμονική υπέρταση. Ο ιατρός διετέλεσε Επιμελητής στο τμήμα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Liverpool ενώ τα τελευταία χρόνια διατελεί Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Παιδοκαρδιολογίας στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ κι είναι επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας. Τέλος, έχει στο ενεργητικό του πλήθος Δημοσιεύσεων καθώς και Προφορικών ομιλιών και ανακοινώσεων σε διεθνή καρδιολογικά συνέδρια.

Koinakis Nikolaos is an Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist and maintains private practices in Kallithea, Glyfada, and Sitia, Crete. He is a graduate of Biology and the Medical School of the University of Crete. He specialized in cardiology at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula. During his specialization, he trained in pediatric cardiology at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia". He pursued further training in advanced ultrasound techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the General Hospital of Crete "Venizeleio". The clinic provides electrocardiograms, heart triplex ultrasounds, blood pressure Holter monitoring, rhythm Holter monitoring (24 and 48 hours), stress echo, pre-participation athletic screening, prescription of medications, and referral for diagnostic tests. Home visits are available (clinical examination, electrocardiogram, heart triplex ultrasound, rhythm Holter, blood pressure Holter) upon prior arrangement with the physician. Finally, the doctor has obtained training certificates from the Institute for the Study and Education in Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Therapy as well as from the Hellenic Society of Lipidology, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Disease.

The physician examines children older than 2 years.

Stella Maurommati is a Pediatric Cardiologist – Pediatrician with complete training and specialization in Germany. She has extensive clinical experience in referral hospitals, primarily focused on the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions in infants and children, as well as general pediatric care. She is experienced in diagnostic ultrasonography and in the care of children with increased monitoring needs. She provided pediatric cardiology assessment and follow-up for elite athletes within the framework of the Essen Olympic Training Center, ensuring their safe participation in sports. Currently, she works at MITERA Hospital, delivering responsible, modern, and individualized medical care, emphasizing child safety and appropriate parental education.

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.

Dr. Papadimitriou Fotios is a Cardiologist who has maintained a private practice in Moschato since 2000. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is also a graduate of the same institution. He serves as an Associate Physician at the Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic of the "Hygeia" Hospital and has previously worked as a Cardiologist in the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". Furthermore, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the Hellenic Hypertension Society and is fluent in English.

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.

Klotsa Dimitra is a Cardiologist who maintains a private practice in Zografou. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in echocardiography at King’s College Hospital in London. There, she specialized in the Heart Failure Clinic (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients) and in the ultrasound department, performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms on patients with heart failure. Additionally, she specialized in Pathology at the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the Cardiology Clinic of the Nursing Institution of the Army Pension Fund (NIMTS). Finally, she has conducted stress tests in the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Cardiology Athens, where she is also the Head of the Ultrasound Department.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Xatzianesti Fryni Cardiofocus, MD, MSc, is a Specialist Cardiologist at HYGEIA Hospital and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She has specialized at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in cardiovascular imaging (stress echo, strain echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiogram) and is clinically and scientifically engaged in heart failure. She holds certification from the Hellenic Cardiological Society in smoking cessation, operating one of the few certified cardiology clinics in this field. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a master's degree (MSc) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in International Medicine - Infectious Diseases and Disaster Medicine. She has an extensive educational and research background, participating in numerous research studies with a focus on heart failure, and also has numerous contributions in conferences with lectures and presentations. 

Dragazis Ioannis is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He completed his Doctoral Thesis in the Thorax Research Program as Head of the Experimental Surgery Unit at the University Intensive Care Clinical Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He holds a Medical Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the Regional Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi" and in Cardiology at the 1st Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." He is a Scientific Collaborator in the Cardiology Department of the "Central Medical Park" Polyclinic and a Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Clinic of Kallithea - "Iasio Therapeutirion." Additionally, he has served as a Cardiologist in the Cardiology Department of the "Lifecheck" Polyclinic and has covered shifts in the Emergency Department of the Psychiko Medical Center. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Hellenic Cardiological Society.

Oikonomidis Nikolaos is a Cardiologist and PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Athens, with a private practice in Peristeri. Additionally, he serves as a Specialist Cardiologist in the Cardiology Department of Metropolitan Hospital and Cardiologist Consultant at YGEIA Hospital. He specializes in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, as well as Echocardiography. He manages a wide range of cases, consistently combining his thorough scientific knowledge with many years of experience and professionalism. Furthermore, he continuously pursues education and training in the field of Cardiology, having attended numerous conferences, seminars, and training programs both in Greece and abroad. Finally, his academic publications are noteworthy, including his doctoral thesis entitled "Study of inflammation, tissue, and immunological response in early stages of atheromatosis."

Dr. Koinakis Nikolaos is a Cardiologist for adults and children, maintaining private practices in Kallithea, Glyfada, and Sitia, Crete. He graduated in Biology and Medicine from the University of Crete. He specialized in cardiology at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula. During his residency, he received training in pediatric cardiology at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia." He pursued further training in advanced ultrasound techniques (stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography) at the General Hospital of Crete "Venizeleio." The clinic offers electrocardiogram, cardiac triplex, blood pressure Holter monitoring, rhythm Holter monitoring (24 and 48 hours), stress echo, pre-athletic screening, prescription of medications, and referrals for laboratory tests. Home visits are performed (clinical examination, electrocardiogram, cardiac triplex, rhythm Holter, blood pressure Holter) following prior arrangement with the physician. Additionally, the doctor has received certification from the Institute for the Study and Education in Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Therapy and from the Hellenic Society of Lipidology, Atherosclerosis and Vascular Disease.

The doctor examines children over 2 years of age.

Simitsis Stylianos is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Mavili Square. He holds a PhD in Cardiology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps. Additionally, he has completed further training in the United States as a Fellow in Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center - Joint Diseases. He has served as Consultant - Director in various military hospitals, primarily at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and has been involved in cardiology for over 40 years, treating tens of thousands of patients with valvular diseases, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia. Furthermore, he is an Associate Physician at Metropolitan General and the Nursing Foundation of the Army Shareholders Fund (NIMTS). His practice offers all necessary medical and preventive examinations, such as cardiac and thoracic aorta Triplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram, and stress testing.

Dr Papathanasiou Sotirios is a Cardiologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with research focusing on atherosclerotic disease and arrhythmias. He has specialized in interventional cardiology and advanced diagnostic imaging ultrasound techniques for cardiovascular pathology, with particular expertise in complex arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, all valvular heart diseases, and the study of cardiovascular pathology in children. His specific areas of interest include the early diagnosis and management of progressive atherosclerotic disease at all stages, heart failure, as well as pediatric and adult cardiomyopathies. A significant portion of cardiovascular diagnostics is conducted in his cardiology practice – diagnostic laboratory, while more complex diagnostic procedures are performed in collaboration with major medical centers. He collaborates with and serves as the scientific director of departments in leading hospitals in Athens, as well as various diagnostic groups. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis, the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, the Hellenic Cardiological Society, and the European Society of Cardiology.

Synodinos Alexandros is a Cardiologist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. Concurrently, he serves as a Specialist Cardiologist at the "Mitera" Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and obtained his medical specialty in Cardiology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has worked as a Cardiology Resident at the 1st Cardiology Clinic at "Korgialenio - Benakeio" - "Red Cross" Hospital and as a Scientific Associate at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio," in the Peripheral Vascular Department and the Infectious Diseases Unit. Additionally, he is an instructor for basic life support and automated external defibrillator ERC (BLS/AED) seminars as well as advanced life support ERC (ALS). Finally, the physician has numerous scientific publications to his credit and has received awards for some of them at medical conferences.