Ophthalmologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Koukaki

Gretou Aikaterini is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus, while also serving as the Consultant of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at the "Mitera" Hospital. She specialized at the Athens Eye Clinic, completing numerous cataract surgeries as well as other procedures, and following her specialty training, she continued her specialization at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. The physician undertakes preventive ophthalmological examinations as well as fundus examinations of premature newborns and children. Finally, she participates in numerous scientific conferences with the aim of continuous education and updating in ophthalmology.

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.

Manta Georgia is an Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Pangrati since 2012. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, where she was admitted through national exams, ranking 2nd in order of success. She specialized in Ophthalmology at the State Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the Children's General Hospital "Agia Sofia." She holds a PhD (2010) and a Master's degree (2006) from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She pursued further training at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in the fields of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Retinal Pathology in children and adults. Recently, as part of continuous scientific education, she attended the Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology department as well as the Cornea department at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She is a scientific associate of the Ophthalmology Department at IASO Children’s Hospital and IASO Maternity Hospital for the preventive ophthalmic examination of newborns. For surgeries and adult diseases, the ophthalmologist collaborates with private ophthalmology clinics. The practice is contracted with the Ministry of Transportation for issuing driver's license certificates and provides electronic prescribing of medications and glasses. Finally, the doctor accepts cases from infants.

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.

Mitsonis Mixail is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He has completed a doctoral dissertation at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a degree from the Medical School of La Sapienza University of Rome. He is the head of the Glaucoma and Cataract Department at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" and a Scientific Collaborator at Athens Eye Hospital. He has received specialized training from the University of Bologna, the Ophthalmology Clinic of Tzaneio Hospital, and the 2nd Ophthalmology Clinic of the Red Cross Hospital. Additionally, he has gained extensive experience in cataract-glaucoma microsurgery, laser treatment of refractive abnormalities, and blepharospasm, and provides services including myopia laser treatment, fundoscopy, refractive assessment (measurement and prescription of glasses), glaucoma screening, cataract examination, macular evaluation, contact lens fitting, home visits, and tonometry.

Tzenaki Maria is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a specialized ophthalmic surgeon. During her studies, she has worked at the Athens Polyclinic and the University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General State Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." As a private practitioner, she has collaborated with "Hygeia" Hospital, the Athens Medical Center, Paleo Faliro Clinic, the Athenian Clinic, and Eyedayclinic. She has been a private ophthalmologist since 1990 in Paleo Faliro. Her areas of practice in her private clinic include general clinical ophthalmology, refractive assessment, fundus diseases, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, thyroid-related eye disorders, pediatric ophthalmological examinations, anterior segment surgery, refractive surgeries (correction of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia), and contact lens application.

Ntora Euthalia is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized at the General Hospital of Katerini and in the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA. There, she trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of clinical ophthalmology conditions, with a particular interest in cataract microsurgery and diseases of the cornea and retina. Since 2015, she has been a recognized Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBOphth). The services provided at her private practice include comprehensive refractive assessment, visual acuity measurement, keratometry, slit-lamp examination, tonometry, anterior segment and fundus photography, cataract evaluation, glaucoma study, fundoscopy, and complete pediatric ophthalmological examination.

Dr. Karsaliakou Georgia is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained her specialty certification in Ophthalmology in 2010 after a four-year residency at the General Hospital "Polyclinic of Athens." There, she specialized in cataract surgery as well as the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases. Alongside her private practice, she serves as the head of the Ophthalmology Preventive Screening Department at the "Hygeia" Hospital. In her fully equipped clinic, she provides accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment for ophthalmologic patients, including laser procedures for myopia, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal conditions (such as age-related macular degeneration).

Dr. Kafetzis Dimosthenis is a specialized Ophthalmologist with a private practice located in Nea Ionia, Attica. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, in 2007, and has since dedicated himself to delivering high-quality medical care with professionalism and consistency. He began his medical career with rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and the Regional Clinic of Dorio (2008–2009). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Evangelismos General Hospital and the Athens Polyclinic (2016–2022), gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and surgical procedures. Dr. Kafetzis has been a member of the Athens Medical Association since 2007 and is fluent in English, French, and Czech, enabling him to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Koutsonas Antonis MD, FEBOphth is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a Doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Aachen in Germany. He served for several years as a Consultant in the Department of Vitreous and Retinal Diseases at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Aachen (2014-2022), where he specialized in the surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases and cataracts (vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon). Additionally, following European Ophthalmology examinations, he obtained the European Ophthalmology title FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He possesses extensive clinical experience in prominent positions and has performed over 2200 pars plana vitrectomy surgeries for a wide range of vitreous and retinal diseases, 600 cataract and intraocular lens implantations, as well as more than 5000 intravitreal injections. He has significant research experience, having participated in numerous multicenter studies on various ophthalmic conditions, acting as principal investigator in several, and is trained in the principles of good clinical practice. He has published numerous articles in internationally renowned ophthalmological scientific journals and actively participates in international conferences. Finally, he has been involved in clinical research in the fields of glaucoma, electrophysiology, and the surgical treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases.

Bouzios Dimitrios is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Sassari in Italy, where he also completed his Ophthalmology specialization. He specializes in myopia laser treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery. Since 2018, he has been a collaborating physician at the Central Clinic of Athens, while in his private practice he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Karaoglanis Loukas is a Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Agios Stefanos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete. He has specialized in Ophthalmology and cataract microsurgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". He possesses extensive experience in cataract surgery, refractive surgery (laser correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using Femtosecond Laser), medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, and management of retinal and macular diseases (age-related macular degeneration). In addition to his private practice, he collaborates with numerous Ophthalmology Clinics. The physician is certified for electronic prescribing of medications and glasses and holds a contract with the Ministry of Transport for driver examinations. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the European Cataract Society, and the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery.

Paulopoulos Georgios MD, PhD, FEBO is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who has maintained a private practice in Neos Kosmos since 2016. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens and was awarded the title Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology - FEBO in 2010. He graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He served as Director of the Ophthalmology Clinics at the 401 Military Hospital and the Veterans Hospital 417 NIMTS, both located in Athens, for 10 years. He accumulates 25 years of hospital experience, including a two-year postgraduate training in the USA at the University of California San Diego focusing on corneal diseases, and extensive experience in microsurgical cataract surgery, having performed over 3,000 cataract operations. He is a distinguished Ophthalmologist who has served as an examiner for the European Diploma of Ophthalmology, with numerous publications in both international and domestic journals, and a significant educational contribution at conferences and workshops. He possesses specialized and extensive experience in microsurgical cataract surgery using advanced technology intraocular lenses, sutureless pterygium removal with biological adhesive and autotransplantation, glaucoma surgeries with specialized valves, and the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus (crosslinking). Finally, through his continuous participation in conferences, the doctor ensures he remains updated on the latest developments and surgical procedures in ophthalmology.

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.

Ο Σαϊτάκης Γιώργος είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών κατόπιν Πανελληνίων εισαγωγικών εξετάσεων. Διετέλεσε υπότροφος του «Γερουλακείου Ιδρύματος» καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της εξαετούς φοίτησης στην Ιατρική Σχολή, ως αριστούχος εισακτέος και ακολούθως, ως φοιτητής (2005-2011). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν’’, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στους τομείς του γλαυκώματος και του αμφιβληστροειδούς. Εκπονεί τη διδακτορική διατριβή του (PhD) στο αντικείμενο της Διαβητικής Αμφιβληστροειδοπάθειας στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2018-2019, συμμετείχε στην κλινική εκπαίδευση στην Οφθαλμολογία των πεμπτοετών φοιτητών Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Μετά από πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις στο Παρίσι, απέκτησε τον τίτλο του “Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, FEBO“. Ακόμη, τον Μάρτιο του 2018, έλαβε την υποτροφία του καθηγητή Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard "E. Gragoudas“, αφού κατέλαβε την πρώτη θέση σε πανελλήνιες γραπτές εξετάσεις ανάμεσα στους Έλληνες ειδικευόμενους Οφθαλμολογίας, και παρακολούθησε στις ΗΠΑ το ‘’Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology’’,το οποίο διοργανώνεται από το Harvard Medical School και το Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Εν συνεχεία, το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2019-2020, εξειδικεύτηκε στον τομέα της Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας (διάρκεια Fellowship 1 έτος) ως προσκεκλημένος Neuro-Ophthalmology International Fellow στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Harvard, στο νοσοκομείο Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, στην Βοστώνη των ΗΠΑ, υπό την καθοδήγηση των παγκοσμίου φήμης καθηγητών Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Harvard, Dr Joseph Rizzo III και Dr Dean Cestari. Κατά την παραμονή του στις ΗΠΑ, o κος Σαϊτάκης συμμετείχε με εργασίες στο Συνέδριο Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας της Βορείου Αμερικής (NANOS) και ανέλαβε ερευνητικά projects στο πεδίο της νευρο-οφθαλμολογικής προσβολής στην ‘’IgG4-related disease’’, συνεργαζόμενος με τον φημισμένο καθηγητή Ρευματολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard, Dr John Stone. Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Οπτική και Όραση» του Βαρδινογιάννειου Εργαστηρίου Μεταμοσχεύσεων και Μικροχειρουργικής του Οφθαλμού (IVO) και της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, αποφοιτώντας από το διετές πρόγραμμα με τον υψηλότερο βαθμό. Είναι, ακόμα, κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Διοίκηση Υπηρεσιών Υγείας και Διαχείριση Κρίσεων» του Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου (2017). Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2013-2014, εκπαιδεύτηκε στον τομέα της Γενικής Οφθαλμολογίας στην Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Ludwig-Maximilian’s (L.M.U.), Μόναχο της Γερμανίας. Εργάστηκε, επίσης, ως Ερευνητικός και κλινικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό ΄Ίδρυμα Υγείας (Hellenic Health Foundation) υπό την εποπτεία της Καθηγήτριας των Πανεπιστημίων Αθηνών και Harvard κας Αντωνίας Τριχοπούλου στα προγράμματα ‘’Consortium on Health and Ageing: Netwotk of Cohorts in Europe and the United States” και ‘’Υδρία’’. Eίναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Αλληλεπίδρασης Ψυχικών και Σωματικών Νοσημάτων. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε σημαντικό αριθμό ξένων και ελληνικών συνεδρίων, καθώς και ξενόγλωσσων και ελληνικών δημοσιεύσεων. Τέλος, διατελεί Διευθυντής του τμήματος Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας στο Athens Eye Hospital.

Dimitrios Roupas is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kolonos. He holds a medical degree from the University of Iași, Romania. He has also completed his specialization in Ophthalmology at major hospitals in Athens and has further specialized in the pathology and surgical management of anterior segment diseases in England and France. The clinic covers all ophthalmological conditions. Dr. Roupas deals with refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), cataracts, glaucoma, fundus and lacrimal system diseases, and performs eyelid surgeries (chalazion, cysts, xanthelasma, ectropion, entropion, etc.), ocular surface conditions (pterygium, trauma, styes, etc.), as well as laser treatments for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Additionally, he specializes in myopia laser surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Psomiadi Olga is a Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a few years later obtained her specialty title in Ophthalmology. She has worked as a Resident Ophthalmologist in Greece and Germany. Specifically, at the 2nd University Department of Ophthalmology - "Attikon" University Hospital, at the ARIS Augenklinik Ophthalmology Clinic, a member of the Ober-Scharrer Group, one of the largest ophthalmology groups in Germany, where she gained extensive experience in retinal and macular diseases, as well as at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, where she specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology. She has many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases in both children and adults and regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad. Additionally, she provides voluntary medical services as an Ophthalmology Collaborator at the Athens Ophthalmology Center during missions with the non-profit organization "Doctors of the World." Finally, the doctor has a significant number of research scientific publications.