Vascular surgeons - Angiologists

Galanis Georgios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with private practices in Kypseli and Argos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Endovascular Techniques from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor specializes in endovascular surgery of arteries and veins, telangiectasias, and the treatment of varicose veins with Laser, managing cases such as angioplasty - balloon dilation, telangiectasias, phlebitis, varicose veins, and carotid artery obstructive stenosis. He is a lecturer at Edinburgh University Medical School and Sheffield University Medical School, as well as at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the 3rd University Surgical Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Finally, the doctor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery, the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery, the Hellenic Surgical Society, and the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery.

Ksiromeritis Konstantinos MD, MSc, PhD is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with private practices in Ilisia and Cholargos. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Vascular Surgery at the First Surgical Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital "Laiko." Dr. Ksiromeritis received further training at the University of Munich as a specialized vascular surgeon at the Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München. Ksiromeritis Konstantinos specializes in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Treatment of Varicose Veins with Endovenous Laser. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of textbooks on Surgery and Anatomy, as well as a significant number of scientific publications in Greek (4) and international (29) journals. In the context of continuous professional development, Dr. Ksiromeritis consistently attends numerous educational seminars, emphasizing that medical guidelines, proposals, or advice must invariably adhere to the principles of evidence-based medical science.

Tzormpatzoglou Ioannis, Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, with private practices in Larissa and Lamia. He holds a PhD with a dissertation on the Morphology of the Carotid Plaque from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He received further training in endovascular techniques and specialized in vascular surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," and the Red Cross General Hospital of Athens Korgialeneio - Benakeio. In the clinic, within a modern and patient-friendly environment, a variety of medical procedures and services are performed, such as sclerotherapy and laser treatment for telangiectasias, thermocoagulation and radiofrequency treatments, and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Tzormpatzoglou Ioannis has extensive experience in managing carotid artery disease, both with stenting and carotid endarterectomy surgery. He has handled numerous cases involving abdominal aortic aneurysms and has performed a significant number of surgeries addressing these conditions. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery, the Hellenic Society of Angiology, the European Society of Vascular Surgeons, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.

Dimopoulos Xristos is the Consultant of the 3rd Vascular Surgery Department at the Athens Medical Center, while also maintaining a private practice as a Vascular Surgeon / Angiologist in Kolonaki and downtown Tripoli. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens as well as from the Medical School of the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He is a certified specialized user of vascular ultrasound and has participated as a speaker at international Vascular Surgery conferences. He specialized in the full spectrum of Vascular Surgery & Angiology at the University Clinic of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany (Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf, Germany). After obtaining his specialty, he underwent further training in Minimally Invasive Endovascular Surgery at the internationally recognized Aorta & Peripheral Artery Disease center at the University Clinic of Hamburg, Germany (Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Germany) under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Eike Sebastian Debus.

Aleksandropoulos Dimitrios is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with private practices in Patras and Aigio. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the inter-university Master's program in "Endovascular Techniques" from the same institution. He is a former physician of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and an active member of the Hellenic Vascular Surgery Society, participating in conferences, seminars, and scientific meetings aimed at the advancement of the latest techniques. He is a Scientific Associate at the Evgenidio Hospital, Athens Hospital, and Olympio Hospital of Patras. Within the framework of a modern Vascular Diseases Clinic, the full spectrum of contemporary angiological and vascular surgical care is provided, offering prevention, management, and treatment of all arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Finally, the physician specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases using both conventional surgical methods and new minimally invasive endovascular techniques.

Vascular Surgeon Poulakidas Dimitrios is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He worked as a rural service physician at the General Hospital of Sparta, at the rural clinic of Pyrgos Dyrrou, and at the Health Center of Areopoli. He trained in General Surgery at Evaggelismos Hospital. Subsequently, he continued his specialization in Vascular Surgery at Erythros Stavros and Sismanogleio Hospitals, obtaining his specialty title. He has received further training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Endovascular Techniques. The physician maintains a private clinic in Nea Smyrni and is an affiliate of Metropolitan and REA Hospitals.

Ο Dr. Μαύρος Δημήτριος είναι Αγγειοχειρουργός - Αγγειολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη, εξειδικευμένος στις φλεβικές παθήσεις. Έχοντας ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευση του στη Θεσσαλονίκη,ανέλαβε τη Διεύθυνση του Αγγειοχειρουργικού τμήματος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ρόδου επί 3 έτη,πραγματοποιώντας με απόλυτη επιτυχία πάνω από 600 αγγειοχειρουργικές επεμβάσεις. Δημιούργησε το μοναδικό Ιατρικό κέντρο στη Βόρεια Ελλάδα εξειδικευμένο στη laser σαφηνεκτομή και στην αντιμετώπιση των φλεβικών παθήσεων.Ο Dr. Μαύρος είναι καταξιωμένος ομιλητής σε διάφορα Ιατρικά συνέδρια και συγγραφέας επιστημονικών άρθρων σχετικά με την Αγγειολογία και την Αγγειοχειρουργική. Το Vein Laser Center Thessaloniki είναι το μοναδικό εξειδικευμένο Ιατρικό κέντρο στην αντιμετώπιση των φλεβικών παθήσεων στη Βόρεια Ελλάδα. Δημιουργήθηκε από τον Αγγειοχειρουργό Dr.Μαύρο και ασχολείται με τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις-τεχνικές στην αντιμετώπιση των κιρσών, των ευρυαγγειών, του οιδήματος των κάτω άκρων και των φλεβικών ελκών.Ο Dr. Μαύρος πραγματοποιεί laser σαφηνεκτομή, σκληροθεραπεία με αφρό και βοηθητικές φλεβεκτομές για να πετύχει αναίμακτα το καλύτερο αισθητικό αποτέλεσμα. Είτε ο λόγος είναι αισθητικός είτε ιατρικός, ο Dr. Μαύρος εξατομικεύει την αντιμετώπιση για κάθε ασθενή με ασφάλεια και άνεση. Το προσωπικό του Vein Laser Center Thessaloniki κατανοεί τις απαιτήσεις των ασθενών που πάσχουν από φλεβικές παθήσεις και είναι αφοσιωμένο στην αντιμετώπιση τους. Η αντιμετώπιση ποικίλει από εξαφάνιση των αντιαισθητικών φλεβών μέχρι την ιατρική αντιμετώπιση της συμπτωματικής φλεβικής ανεπάρκειας. Σε ένα άνετο περιβάλλον οι ασθενείς μπορούν να περιμένουν μια λεπτομερή ιατρική εκτίμηση του φλεβικού ή αισθητικού προβλήματος τους.Στο χώρο μας παρέχονται μόνο αναίμακτες ιατρικές και αισθητικές θεραπείες χωρίς την ανάγκη παραμονής στην κλινική. Ο Dr. Μαύρος εξετάζει κάθε ασθενή με στόχο την δημιουργία ενός εξατομικευμένου πλάνου σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες του. Από αναίμακτη σκληροθεραπεία με αφρό στις αντιαισθητικές φλέβες,μέχρι αναίμακτες μικροφλεβεκτομές για αφαίρεση κιρσών.Στο χώρο μας επιπλέον παρέχονται αναίμακτες αισθητικές θεραπείες όπως juvederm & kybella αλλά και εγχύσεις αλλαντικής τοξίνης. Κατανοούμε ότι ο πόνος στα πόδια,το οίδημα, ο κνησμός και η κούραση δεν είναι φυσιολογικά συμπτώματα και προσπαθούμε να βοηθήσουμε τους ασθενείς να εξαφανίσουν αυτά τα συμπτώματα που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητα τους. Επίσης μερικοί ασθενείς με αδιάγνωστη φλεβική ανεπάρκεια υποφέρουν από έλκη στα πόδια.Η θεραπεία με laser οδηγεί σε επούλωση αυτών των ανοιχτών πληγών, που μπορεί να έμεναν αδιάγνωστες για χρόνια. Στο Vein Laser Center Thessaloniki μας ενδιαφέρει η εμφάνιση σας και η αντιμετώπιση των συμπτωμάτων σας με στόχο την βελτίωση της καθημερινότητας σας. Η ασφάλεια των ασθενών και τα αποτελέσματα είναι μέλημα μας.

Giannopoulos Argyris MD, PhD, FRCS (Eng) is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki, while also serving as Honorary Director at University College London Hospital, where he performs surgeries and monitors the latest advancements in Vascular Surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Imperial College London and is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has extensive specialization and postgraduate training in endovascular surgery in London. He is specialized in complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and has significant experience in laser vein treatments, where he serves as an instructor at medical conferences. He has numerous publications in international medical journals and is a member of the Editorial Board of international Vascular Surgery journals. Finally, he is a member of many medical societies and scientific associations.

Kakogianni Vasiliki is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains private clinics in Marousi, Keratsini, and Menidi. She holds a postgraduate degree in "Endovascular Techniques" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. Additionally, she is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) by the Greek ATLS Program of the University of Patras and is specialized in endovascular artery surgery and telangiectasias. During her professional career, she has worked in numerous hospitals as a trainee and as a Consultant, gaining significant experience in a wide range of diseases. Specifically, she possesses valuable expertise in conditions such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs. Finally, she actively participates in numerous seminars, two-day conferences, as well as Greek and international congresses.

Dr. Papasideris Xristos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist, PhD holder from Democritus University of Thrace, maintaining private clinics in Marousi and Kallithea. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and holds a postgraduate diploma in "Vascular Surgery: Endovascular Techniques." He also completed advanced training at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of Heinrich – Heinle University in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has been a scientific associate at the Vascular Surgery Clinic of the University of Athens, the University General Hospital Attikon, as well as a collaborator and surgeon at private hospitals. During his specialty training, he worked at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Evangelismos Hospital, Konstantopouleio General Hospital of N. Ionia “Agia Olga,” and the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. Additionally, he teaches at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as part of the course ‘Vascular Surgery,’ has participated as a speaker in conferences and workshops, and has numerous presentations at international conferences and publications in internationally recognized journals. He is a member of the Hellenic Professional Association of Vascular Surgeons and a board member of the Angiology Society, the Hellenic Vascular Surgery Society, and the Union of EOPYY Physicians (ENI-EOPYY), serving as the General Secretary. Finally, he specializes in the latest minimally invasive endovascular techniques.

Dr Med Galanis Nektarios is a Vascular Surgeon maintaining private vascular surgery clinics in Athens and Chalkida. He holds degrees in Medicine and Radiation Protection and is a Doctor of the Medical School of Ulm in Germany. He has been trained in vascular diagnostic ultrasound, endovascular techniques, and endovenous laser ablation techniques for varicose veins. He possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked for 18 consecutive years (2003-2020) in clinics abroad in Germany and Switzerland, and since March 2020, he has been professionally active in Greece.

The vascular surgeon has performed more than 4,500 procedures both abroad and in Greece.

Since 2020, after his repatriation, he has served as the Director of the 1st Vascular Surgery Clinic at "IASO Thessaly". From October 2022, for three consecutive years, he was the director of the 5th Vascular Surgery Clinic at "Metropolitan General", and since September 2025, he has been directing the 2nd Vascular Surgery Clinic at "White Cross - The Athens Clinic" in Athens.

From 2021 for three consecutive years, he has been a scientific associate at the Institute of Anatomy of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he taught Anatomy to medical students. Since September 2025, he continues his academic and teaching activities at the same school, now holding the position of Assistant Professor of Medicine at AUTh Medical School.

Additionally, during the academic year 2024–2025, he served as a scientific associate in the Anatomy Laboratory of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Tziogios Konstantinos is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a PhD and a degree from the University of Rome and is specialized in endovascular arterial surgery, endovascular venous surgery, and telangiectasias. Furthermore, the doctor has extensive experience in the painless removal of unsightly varicose veins using the new 1470 nm laser and the revolutionary radial fiber, carotid artery stenosis repair, restoration of circulation in the upper and lower limbs, and the removal of aneurysms of the abdominal aorta, iliac, femoral, and popliteal arteries. He has served as Director, Scientific Director, and collaborator of the vascular surgery clinic at the Athens Medical Center, Palaio Faliro Clinic, and is currently the Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital.

Kallinis Aristeidis is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist with a private practice in Korydallos and also offers home visits. He holds a postgraduate degree in health unit service management and a postgraduate degree in endovascular techniques. He completed further training at Ealing Hospital (Imperial College) in London and is a certified holder of a vascular ultrasound license. The doctor specializes in classical and endovascular surgery, as well as vascular ultrasounds. Additionally, he has extensive experience in conditions such as varicose veins, thrombosis, aneurysm, telangiectasias, phlebitis, embolism, among others. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery, the Hellenic Phlebological and Lymphological Society, and the Royal College of Phlebology in the United Kingdom.

Pappas Euaggelos is a Vascular Surgeon – Angiologist and maintains his private practice in Volos. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holds a Master's Degree in "Endovascular Techniques," and is a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. He specialized for 3 years in general surgery at the 2nd Surgical University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and for 4 years in vascular surgery at the 2nd Surgical University Clinic of the University of Athens. Noteworthy is the doctor's specialization in endovascular arterial surgery, laser treatment of varicose veins, and nephrology fistulas.

Dr. Axilleas Dr Toursidis MD, MSc is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist - Phlebologist and maintains a private practice in Limassol. He holds a postgraduate degree in Endovascular Techniques from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Milan, while he graduated from the State Medical Academy of Stavropol. He completed his residency in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Nicosia General Hospital in Cyprus. Additionally, he specialized in Vascular Surgery and Angiology, having trained at the University Clinic of General and Endoscopic Surgery at the Regional Hospital of Stavropol, Russia. Currently, he works in the private sector with a special focus on the treatment of varicose veins (Endovenous vein ablation using laser, radiofrequency, glue, and sclerotherapy with or without foam), Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease of the lower limbs, Carotid Disease, as well as the latest methods for managing pelvic congestion syndrome and Emergency Vascular Surgery. Finally, it is noteworthy that he is a member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the Cyprus Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Markatis Fotis MD, PhD, FACS is a Vascular Surgeon - Angiologist and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Glyfada. Simultaneously, he serves as the Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital and Scientific Head of the Diabetic Foot Clinic. He holds a doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he holds the "Basic Surgical Skills" Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom and, since 2018, he has held the title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, which was awarded to him in Boston, USA. He specialized in Vascular Surgery at the 1st Surgical Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and subsequently received further training in Hybrid and Endovascular techniques for the repair of vascular diseases and thoracoabdominal aortic conditions at Saint-Joseph Hospital in Marseille, supported by a scholarship from the European Society of Vascular Surgery. He has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, has extensive teaching and publishing activity, and has published original research papers in Greek and international scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Medical Association of Marseille, the British Medical Association, and the European Society for Vascular Surgery.