Rheumatologists

Sapountzakis Antonios is a Rheumatologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Smyrni since 2004. He graduated from the University of Padua in Italy and specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the General Hospital of Samos. The doctor has extensive experience in osteoporosis, systemic autoimmune diseases, joint and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as connective tissue diseases. His practice offers a wide range of services, always with a patient-centered approach.

Lykoura Xrysa is an Adult Rheumatologist (16 years and older) and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and has developed extensive clinical experience in Pathology and Rheumatology. She has served as a Pathology resident at the General Hospital of Patras and as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Amfilochia, while from 2020 to 2025 she specialized in Rheumatology at the University General Hospital of Patras. Furthermore, she actively participates in research with publications in international scientific journals, focusing primarily on systemic lupus erythematosus, rituximab administration, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Additionally, the doctor is a regular member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Rheumatology Society. She combines clinical experience with scientific evidence, providing high-quality medical care in the field of Rheumatology.

Yfanti Marianthi is a Specialist Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Patras. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras (2015). Subsequently, she completed rural service at the Krestena Health Center. She specialized in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at St. Anna Hospital in Herne under Professor Prof. Dr. med. K. Kisters and at the University Hospital of Bochum, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet in Germany, under Professor Prof. Dr. med J. Braun and later under Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Xenofon Baraliakos. After obtaining her specialist qualification, she continued working as a specialist Rheumatologist at the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, the largest rheumatology center in Germany (148 beds and 36,200 patients in outpatient clinics and hospitalized annually), a world reference center for axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis and a recognized center of excellence by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR Centre of Excellence). During her work in Germany, she trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound and capillaroscopy. She is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Medicine at the University of Bochum.

Ioanna Katsigianni is a specialist Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She specializes in the treatment of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, connective tissue disorders, and musculoskeletal diseases. She graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Thessaly in "Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics." She worked as a resident physician in the Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and in the Rheumatology Department of the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. Since then, she has maintained a private practice within the medical team of the private polyclinic "Iasi," located in eastern Thessaloniki in Depo. Simultaneously, she serves as a scientific collaborator at the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio" in the Rheumatology Department, participating in European research programs.

Mpanti Theodota is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Kozani. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in rheumatology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." Additionally, she received training at the General Hospital of Kozani "Mamatsio" and specialized in pathology at the same hospital. She has participated with presentations at numerous national medical conferences. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation and is fluent in English and German.

Elena Thomaidi is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Sweden, where she served as a Registrar in the rheumatology clinic of the Karolinska University Hospital. She possesses significant clinical experience and is a collaborator at "Hygeia" Hospital.

Georgiadis Athanasios MD, PhD is a Rheumatologist maintaining private practices in Ioannina and Preveza. He is a summa cum laude Doctor of the University of Ioannina and a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. For the past 15 years, he has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Rheumatology Clinic of the University Hospital of Ioannina, and previously he taught medical students as well as postgraduate students at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, he has received scholarships and funding. Specifically, in 2000, he was awarded a scholarship from the Hellenic Rheumatology Society for his clinical research titled "Study of the expression of P53 and Bcl2, as well as the detection of p53 gene mutations and t14:18 translocation of the bcl2 gene in peripheral blood and bone marrow cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis." His research interests primarily focus on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of autoimmune diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and others. Furthermore, he concentrates on the application of novel therapeutic methods and the design of clinical studies in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, as well as in the field of osteoarthritis, utilizing the latest regenerative medicine techniques and tissue regeneration through autologous cell therapy. Finally, he has participated in numerous conferences, published extensively in a variety of Greek and international journals, and there are 420 international citations under his name.

Mpasdragianni Dimitra is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with specialization in autoimmune diseases and inflammatory arthritides. She also holds expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders, autoimmune diseases, regional pain syndromes, and metabolic diseases. Guided by a sincere interest in the patient as a whole, the rheumatologist combines scientific knowledge, clinical experience, continuous education, and adaptability to the rapid advancements in the field of rheumatology, which have been remarkable in recent years. As part of her ongoing professional development, she actively attends and participates in national and European conferences and seminars, staying informed about the latest developments in her specialty.

Kourkouni Euaggeli is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Trikala and, since 2018, has also been serving as a Rheumatologist at the General Hospital of Karditsa. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her rural service at the underserved Regional Clinic of Drakotrypa and the Health Center of Mouzaki. She specialized in Rheumatology at the University General Hospital of Larissa. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in "Exercise and Health." She earned a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, following the completion of her doctoral thesis on "Homeostasis of B Lymphocytes in Systemic Sclerosis." She is licensed to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound of rheumatologic organs by the Ministry of Health, after completing training at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates." She regularly participates as a speaker or chairperson at rheumatology conferences.

Her specialties include:

Autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Raynaud's syndrome, dermatomyositis - myositis)

Arthritis - Joint aspirations

Gouty arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Temporal arteritis - rheumatic polymyalgia

Vasculitis

Osteoporosis

Fibromyalgia

Musculoskeletal and joint ultrasound

Mpaili Georgia is a Rheumatologist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and specialized in Rheumatology at GNA KAT. She has experience in systemic autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal disorders. She is a member of the Hellenic Rheumatology Society and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism.

Zavitsanou Ilektra is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Exarchia. She specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Larissa and in Rheumatology at the outpatient clinics of the Rheumatology Department and the emergency rheumatologic cases of the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos.” Additionally, she teaches first aid in public naval education and possesses extensive experience in autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, regional syndromes, and intra-articular injections. She is a scientific collaborator at the Central Clinic of Athens in Kolonaki and has served as a collaborator for the insurance company Groupama, the “Agia Fotini” clinic in Larissa, and the private hospital Metropolitan. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Rheumatology, the Athens Medical Association, and actively participates in numerous conferences, seminars, and continuing education courses as part of her ongoing professional development.

Tsakiridis Paulos is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a postgraduate program in "Medical Research Methodology" (PROMESI) with a focus on Clinical Research. He specialized in Rheumatology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and during his specialty training, he attended and participated in conferences, as well as participated in the clinic’s research protocols.

Anagnostis Theodoros MSc is a Specialist Rheumatologist maintaining a private practice in Rhodes. He has completed postgraduate studies in osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is specialized in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune musculoskeletal diseases. His practice offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Dr. Johanna Gustafsson, MD, PhD, is a Specialist in Rheumatology** and runs a private practice in Kolonaki, while also offering home visits to patients residing in the Municipality of Papagou-Cholargos. She completed all of her studies exclusively in Sweden, where she gained extensive clinical and research experience.She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Gothenburg (2000), obtained her Rheumatology Specialty Title (2009) from the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, and earned her PhD (2012) from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm with the dissertation titled: “Cardiovascular Impact of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.”She is the author of 16 original peer-reviewed research articles published in international scientific journals, with 607 citations. She worked for several years as an Attending Physician at the University Rheumatology Clinic of the Karolinska University Hospital, both in the inpatient department and as the Head of the Outpatient Clinic in the same institution. Alongside her clinical and research work, she also held administrative and teaching roles, training rheumatology residents and medical students from the Karolinska Institutet.Dr. Gustafsson actively participates in international conferences and presentations, and in 2012 she was awarded a Pfizer fellowship for “Young Researchers in Rheumatology.” She is a member of the Hellenic Society for Rheumatology, the Athens Medical Association, and the Swedish Medical Association.She currently practices at the Rheumatology Department of IASO General Clinic and has served as a Scientific Associate at the Rheumatology Unit of the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, at Hippokration Hospital.The aim of her medical services is the accurate and timely diagnosis of rheumatic diseases, as well as the selection of the most appropriate treatment based on the latest evidence-based medicine principles and international guidelines from reputable organizations such as EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) and ACR (American College of Rheumatology). At the same time, individual patient characteristics—including genetic, phenotypic, and psychosocial factors—are taken into account to tailor treatment on a personalized basis, following the principles of Precision Medicine.There is also close collaboration with physicians of other specialties (e.g., internists, nephrologists, dermatologists, psychiatrists) for referrals when needed, as well as with other health professionals such as physiotherapists, psychologists, and others.

Minopoulos Konstantinos is a Rheumatologist and operates a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He is the Head of the Rheumatology Department at Mediterraneo Hospital in Glyfada. The physician has extensive experience in osteoporosis and in medical procedures such as intra-articular injections.

Ntavas Euaggelos is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Larisa. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Perugia, Italy. He trained in rheumatology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and at Hammersmith Hospital in London. He is specialized in the management of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, temporal arteritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and others. The physician has extensive experience in treating these diseases with the latest therapies involving biological agents. Common or uncommon questions that patients may have during the long-term course of their disease are answered by the doctor with absolute honesty and clarity, to ensure they are fully understood. The physician places a high priority on patient education. A well-informed patient manages their illness much better, resulting in improved quality of life. The doctor’s goal is to provide the best possible medical care, enabling the patient to lead a normal life and daily routine.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ampelokipi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Rheumatology Department, which is staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. The center's goal is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis and treatment, in a cost-effective, reliable manner with only the necessary examinations. The aim is to cover the health needs of every family, every insured or uninsured individual of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three fundamental principles: friendly service – high-quality examinations – affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from beginning to end, that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.