Pulmonologists - Tuberculosis specialists

Kovaios Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist, graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In the modern private clinic he maintains in Petroupoli, he offers specialized services for the prevention, diagnosis, and effective treatment of all lung diseases and conditions, such as spirometry, oximetry, sleep study, and respiratory muscle function measurement. Additionally, he provides counseling services for smoking cessation, prevention and management of COPD, as well as bronchial asthma in children and adults. Furthermore, the physician monitors and manages cases of interstitial and occupational lung diseases. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the Association of Pulmonologists of Greece, and the European Respiratory Society.

Meropi Panagiotarakou MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Intensivist and holds the position of Consultant at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center, while also maintaining a private practice in Petralona. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in "Thoracic Oncology" from the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, she is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Crete, with a dissertation topic: "Frequency of expiratory muscle contraction in the Intensive Care Unit, its causes, and impact on the management of critically ill intubated patients." She provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. She performs respiratory function testing with spirometry and collaborates with the Physiology Laboratory of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for comprehensive respiratory assessment. She also monitors cases for smoking cessation. She has specialized in Intensive Care and has held a Consultant position at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Finally, she has worked as a scientific collaborator in the Oncology Unit of the 3rd University Internal Medicine Clinic at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria".

Spyropoulos Georgios is a Specialist Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist, Military Physician, and maintains private clinics in Thessaloniki and Koufalia. He holds a degree from the Medical Department of the Military Officers School and the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He serves as a Consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the 424 General Military Training Hospital and is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, combining his scientific expertise with extensive experience, always focusing on the safest advisor: Love for the patient.

Frimas Apostolos is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with private practices in Patras and Aigio. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He initially specialized in Switzerland at Hôpital du Valais and later at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and the Naval Hospital of Athens. From 2022 to 2023, he served as a medical auditor at Accurate Health Auditing & Consulting. In his private clinics, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in ergospirometry and smoking cessation.

Vaias Mixail is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains his private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He specialized in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." He has been trained in Respiratory System functional tests at the laboratory of the 1st University Pulmonology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is a member of Greek and European pulmonology and allergology societies. Additionally, he is a speaker at numerous nationwide pulmonology, allergology, and pathology conferences, providing updates on the latest data regarding Obstructive Respiratory Diseases. His clinic investigates and treats conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cough, respiratory infections, Sleep Apnea Syndrome, lung opacities, among others. Smoking cessation services are provided, as the clinic is officially certified by the Hellenic Pulmonary Society as a Smoking Cessation Clinic. Furthermore, respiratory functional tests are performed. Free parking is available at the clinic.

Pulmonologist Tsilogianni Zoi is a specialist pulmonologist and military physician. She graduated from the Medical Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her specialty in Pulmonology-Tuberculosis at the 2nd University Pulmonology Clinic of "Attikon" hospital. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Athens (with honors). She is a Consultant at the Pulmonology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GSNA) and a scientific associate of the BioClinic of Athens. The doctor accepts appointments for examination at her office in Vrilissia and at the BioClinic of Athens. Home visits are available. Electronic prescription via EOPYY is provided.

Spyropoulos Konstantinos is a Professor of Pulmonology (Emeritus Professor at the Medical School of the University of Patras), Affiliated Physician at Hygeia Hospital and the General Clinic OLYMPION Treatmen Center in Patras. He is a Certified Physician by the Ministry of Health in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Study. He maintains a private practice in the center of Patras. He graduated from the Medical School and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with distinction "Excellent". He has served as Visiting Assistant Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine in the USA and Fellow at the Brompton and London Chest Hospital in London. From 1990 to 2019, he was an Associate Professor of Pathology - Pulmonology at the Medical School of the University of Patras. He served as Professor at the Medical School of the University of Cyprus and is an Honorary Doctor of the University of Nicosia. He is the author of 14 medical books, which have been used as textbooks in various Medical Schools. He has published 120 full articles in reputable international journals and 33 in Greek medical journals. Additionally, he has been honored with awards and commendations for his scientific work. He has 80 presentations at international medical conferences and has been an invited speaker at 40. Finally, he serves as a reviewer for numerous international medical journals.

Elli Malakounidou is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Patras. She graduated in 2008 from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has since served in various medical positions, specializing in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis. Her training includes service as a physician in the "Home Help" program, as a rural doctor at the General Hospital of Pyrgos, and in the remote healthcare region under the jurisdiction of the Andritsaina Health Center. Additionally, she has worked as a resident and specialist at the General Hospital of Aigio, the General Hospital "Agios Andreas" of Patras, as well as in the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Patras. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially worked in the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Patras and subsequently served as the lead attending physician in the COVID-19 pulmonology clinic of the same hospital, significantly contributing to patient care and the management of the health crisis. Concurrently, she has participated in various scientific studies published in international medical journals. Finally, her extensive experience in the medical community is further enhanced by her many years of involvement with respiratory diseases and her continuous education in this field.

Elena Moustaka is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She specialized at the Athens Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," with five years of experience in primary health care as a Pulmonologist Registrar B at the Acharnes Health Center.

Paraskeuopoulos Konstantinos is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist and maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University Federico II in Naples, Italy. As part of his specialty, he worked at the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio." The physician's expertise in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as respiratory infections, is noteworthy. In his practice, he manages a wide range of cases, guided by his scientific competence, experience, and professionalism.

Kalfountzos Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with many years of experience in the full spectrum of pulmonary diseases and maintains a private practice in Larissa.

Sapardanis Iordanis is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in clinics and hospitals. He maintains a private practice in Pefka, Thessaloniki. He has an extensive range of publications as well as many years of experience in: interventional pulmonology, lung oncology, management of cancer patients, thoracic puncture, ascitic fluid analysis, chemotherapy regimens for lung cancer, diagnostic and therapeutic examinations, bronchoscopy (diagnostic - therapeutic), endoscopic swallowing evaluation, transthoracic ultrasound, pleural effusion drainage, smoking cessation clinic, management of ulcers and pressure sores (surgical debridement, application of V.A.C, use of growth factors for ulcer treatment, application of hyaluronic acid, selective surgical cleaning using ultrasound (25KHz) and normal saline hydrojet), etc. He is characterized by persistence, patience, resourcefulness, cooperativeness, excellent communication skills with patients and their companions, and above all, a genuine care for people. The clinic offers free parking and emergency parking spaces directly outside, as well as an additional open parking lot nearby. It is easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues, elderly patients, and others. Finally, the clinic is also easily accessible by public transportation.

Vlaxou Athina is a Pulmonologist - Sleep Specialist and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her specialty in Pulmonology and Tuberculosis at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria". Additionally, she completed a postgraduate diploma in "Sleep-related Breathing Disorders: Laboratory and Clinical Sleep Medicine" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, earning a specialization degree in Sleep Medicine. She is a member of the Hellenic Respiratory Society, the Association of Pulmonologists of Greece, the Hellenic Sleep Society, and the ERS (European Respiratory Society).

Theodorakopoulou Elpida is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist with a private practice in Vrilissia. She holds a PhD in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of the same university. Dr. Theodorakopoulou has extensive experience in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cessation, and infections. In her private practice, she manages conditions across the full spectrum of pulmonology, including allergic diseases, bronchial asthma, sleep apnea, COPD, and chronic cough, while providing specialized services tailored to her patients' needs. Ms. Theodorakopoulou is equipped with state-of-the-art spirometry technology and can perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry. She has served as a Collaborator at the Respiratory Function Testing Laboratory and as Chief Physician in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, she has participated with lectures and presentations at international and national conferences and has numerous scientific papers and publications in reputable international scientific journals.

Dr. Sarma Niki is a Pulmonologist - Sleep Medicine Specialist and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She holds a PhD from the University of Kiel in Germany and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Sarma specialized in Pulmonology at major hospitals in Greece and Germany, such as the Athens Chest Diseases General Hospital "Sotiria," the "Fachkrankenhaus Kloster Grafschaft GmbH," and the "Lungenclinic Großhansdorf" in Hamburg. Additionally, she specialized in Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Clinic of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf "UKE" and has worked as a Pulmonologist in the private practice "Alsterpneumologie." To date, she continues as an external collaborator of the 4th Pulmonology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center.

Tsaramirsi Marianna is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. She has extensive experience and concurrently serves as Senior Registrar of the 1st Oncology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital.

Aliki Korkontzelou, MD, MSc, is a Pulmonologist-Tuberculosis Specialist who maintains a private practice in Athens (Ampelokipoi) and concurrently serves as a consultant at the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of IASO. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a master's degree in Biomedical Studies from Lancaster University, UK. She specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis at the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria" and at the General Hospital "Evangelismos." She is a doctoral candidate at NKUA focusing on smoking cessation and an Early Career Member of the "Smoking Cessation, Health Promotion, and Climate Change" working group of the Hellenic Thoracic Society. She has original research publications in international journals on topics related to asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and smoking cessation, and has participated in national and international conferences with lectures and presentations. In her private practice, she offers services covering a wide range of pulmonary cases (asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and others).

Trakada Georgia is a Pulmonologist – Sleep Medicine Specialist and Professor at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with private practices in Athens and Patras. She also works at the Therapeutics Clinic of "Alexandra" Hospital. She studied at the Medical School of Athens and specialized in Pulmonology - Tuberculosis and Intensive Care at the University Hospital of Patras, where she also completed her doctoral dissertation on respiratory infections. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Health Services Administration. Subsequently, she specialized in Sleep Medicine and worked in prominent clinics in France and the USA. She is certified as an Expert Somnologist in Sleep Medicine by the European Sleep Research Society, and in 2019 was recognized as a specialist in Sleep Medicine by the Ministry of Health. She serves as the General Secretary of the Hellenic Sleep Society. She has significant teaching contributions, participating in the courses of resident doctors as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. She possesses substantial research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications in international and Greek medical journals, has contributed to the authorship of many chapters in Greek and international books, and has served as president, coordinator, or invited speaker at numerous international and Greek medical conferences.

Stefanakos Georgios is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a specialization in Pulmonology, which he obtained at Sismanogleio Hospital. Additionally, he works as a Coordinator at the Operations Center of the Region of Attica and the Medical Association of Athens for COVID-19. Finally, in his clinic, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of pulmonology and tuberculosis, with a notable specialization in asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and respiratory infections.