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Dr. Kaza Maria, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Endocrinologist – Diabetologist | Metabolism Specialist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She is a contracted Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a doctorate with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a doctoral thesis entitled "The effect of physical activity on the physical and mental well-being of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus". She completed with Distinction her postgraduate studies in Endocrinology and Diabetes (MSc in Endocrinology and Diabetes) at the Medical School of Queen Mary University of London (Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry UK) and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. She has been trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrinological disorders, such as type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, obesity, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, and endocrine disorders of pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, diseases of the adrenal glands and pituitary, and endocrine hypertension. Her research and academic activities further include publications in international medical journals, participation in Greek and international conferences, as well as teaching experience at the Dietetics and Sport Science departments of Metropolitan and Mediterranean College. She is a member of the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, the General Medical Council (GMC) of the United Kingdom, and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, she holds degrees in English and French languages. 

Memi Eleni MD, MSc, PhD is an Endocrinologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She also serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Palaiou Faliro Clinic of the Athens Medical Center and as an Academic Fellow in the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the "Aretaieio" Hospital. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she also earned her medical degree and a postgraduate specialization in "Medical Research Technology." She specialized in Endocrinology and worked as a resident physician in the Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases Department at the University Hospital "Carémeau" in France, as well as in the Bone Diseases Department at the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. Furthermore, she received training in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Department at the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland, and completed her endocrinology training at the Endocrinology Department - Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, she has attended numerous conferences and postgraduate seminars in Greece and abroad and has contributed to multiple research projects that were presented at Greek and international conferences and published in scientific journals.

Xaita Stauroula is a General Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. She has specialized in General Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Aging and Chronic Disease Management from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly.

Melxer Spyridon is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Moschato. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Palermo and completed his specialty in Pathology at the "P. Giaccone" Polyclinic in Italy. He has served as Consultant at the Internal Medicine Clinic of Euroclinic Athens and has recently been promoted to Deputy Director at the same Clinic. He specializes in the management of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Obesity and is a collaborator of Eurodiet. He also has significant experience in Rheumatology, having been a Clinical Associate at the rheumatology outpatient clinic (Policlinico “P. Giaccone”) in Palermo, Italy. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, the Italian Society of Internal Medicine, and the Piraeus Medical Association.

Specialist Internist - Diabetologist Papadopoulos Paris maintains private practices in downtown Athens and Cholargos. He is a graduate of the English-speaking department of the University of Belgrade. He specialized in Internal Medicine initially at the 7th IKA Therapeutic Hospital and subsequently at the Konstandopouleio - Patision General Hospital of Nea Ionia, where he actively participated in the activities of the Diabetology Center. He holds a two-year postgraduate degree focused on Diabetes Mellitus from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and possesses the internationally recognized SCOPE (Specialist Certification of Professional Education) certificate for Obesity management, awarded by the World Obesity Federation. His name is included in the official list of healthcare professionals with international certification in Obesity management. He has served as Consultant of the Diabetology Unit and the Obesity Unit at the Athens Medical Center and as Head of the Internal Medicine Department at a private clinic in Peristeri. The physician offers high-level specialized and personalized medical services aimed at the best possible care for each patient, understanding their individual needs. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with a particular interest in Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome. He has participated in multicenter domestic and international medical studies related to Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Finally, the physician regularly attends international and domestic conferences as part of his continuous professional development.

Pitarokoili Marina is a pathologist who runs her private practice in Spata. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree from the same institution. She specialized at the 4th Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where she was trained in lipid disorders and complications of diabetes mellitus, at the dyslipidemia and diabetic foot clinics, respectively. The practice provides services to patients with diseases across the entire spectrum of pathology, with particular emphasis on the planning of preventive screening.

Platis Ioannis is a Internist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He is specialized in Emergency Medicine, possessing certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), as well as the online certification NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Currently, he serves as Registrar in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of the "Mitera" Hospital. Previously, he worked as an assistant Registrar B at the State Pathology Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria", and as a Scientific Collaborator in the Oncology Department of the University Pathology Clinic of the same hospital. Finally, he manages cases across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular focus on hypertension and diabetes.

O Μάραντος Θεόδωρος MSc, PhD είναι Παθολόγος - Λοιμωξιολόγος, Επιμελητής της Γ’ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Metropolitan General και παράλληλα διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Νέο Κόσμο. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ειδικεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στη Δ’  Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν" και εξειδικεύτηκε στη Λοιμωξιολογία στην Μονάδα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός". Είναι Διδάκτωρ του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) από το 2024 και η διατριβή του εστιάζει στην ανοσιακή απόκριση σε εμβολιασμούς των ασθενών με Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση που υποβάλλονται σε θεραπεία με ανοσοκατασταλτικά και ανοσορυθμιστικά φάρμακα, για την οποία έλαβε βραβείο καλύτερης εργασίας στο 22ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Λοιμώξεων. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών στη Λοιμωξιολογία της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου (Άριστα), καθώς και απόφοιτος του Σχολείου Ηπατολογίας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Μελέτης Ήπατος. Είναι συγγραφέας σε πολλά επιστημονικά άρθρα σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά περιοδικά του εξωτερικού. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής σε ελληνικά συνέδρια και έχει λάβει μέρος στη συγγραφική ομάδα σε πολλές ανακοινώσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε κλινικές μελέτες με αντικείμενο τις Λοιμώξεις και έχει συμμετάσχει στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο προπτυχιακών φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ιδιαίτερο κλινικό ενδιαφέρον σε όλο το φάσμα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, αλλά και της Λοιμωξιολογίας, παρέχοντας ιατρικές υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας με σεβασμό στους ασθενείς του. 

Panagiotakopoulos Andreas MD is a Military Physician and a graduate of the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (ΣΣΑΣ). He completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine. Initially, he trained in the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and subsequently completed his specialty at the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Currently, he is a specialist internist at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and is the scientific director of the Internal Medicine Department at the VITAE Polyclinics in Perissos, where he also maintains his private practice.

Ο Τσουρούς Γεώργιος είναι Ειδικός Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας στο κέντρο της Γλυφάδας από το 2005. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας, στο Νοσοκομείο Ευαγγελισμός. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσής του, συμμετείχε ενεργά στη λειτουργία του Ειδικού Εξωτερικού Ιατρείου Υπέρτασης, καθώς και του Ειδικού Αγγειοπαθολογικού Εργαστηρίου της Δ Παθολογικής Κλινικής του νοσοκομείου. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της βασικής του Ειδικότητας, εκπαιδεύτηκε στον Σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, στο Διαβητολογικό Κέντρο του Τζάνειου Νοσοκομείου Πειραιά και έλαβε την επίσημη εξειδίκευση στη Διαβητολογία, μετά από εξετάσεις. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε την Διδακτορική του Διατριβή στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με θέμα: «Η σημασία της διαταραχής της γλυκόζης νηστείας και της διαταραχής ανοχής στη γλυκόζη στην πρόκληση βλαβών στα όργανα στόχους, σε υπέρβαρα και παχύσαρκα άτομα». Επιπλέον, έλαβε πιστοποίηση στην Κλινική Υπερτασιολογία (Clinical Hypertension Specialist), μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις εξετάσεις του American Society of Hypertension Specialist Program Inc, Chicago. Συνεργάσθηκε επί δύο έτη με την Εταιρεία Επείγουσας Εξωνοσοκομειακής Ιατρικής «SOS Ιατροί», πραγματοποιώντας μεγάλο αριθμό κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεων, ως εφημερεύων Παθολόγος. Από το 2005, εργάσθηκε, ως επιμελητής της Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Mediterraneo, ενώ, από το 2007, συμμετείχε στο μηνιαίο πρόγραμμα εφημεριών της Παθολογικής κλινικής, ως Υπεύθυνος Διευθυντής εφημερίας και θεράπων ιατρός. Από το 2018, είναι Διευθυντής και Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος της Παθολογικής Κλινικής του Νοσοκομείου Mediterraneo. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος επιστημονικών δημοσιεύσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά, καθώς και σε μεγάλο αριθμό ανακοινώσεων σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια. Στο ιατρείο του ασχολείται με την πρόληψη, διαχείριση και θεραπεία, όλου του φάσματος των οξέων ή χρόνιων παθήσεων που άπτονται της Εσωτερικής Παθολογίας (πχ, λοιμώξεις, σακχαρώδης διαβήτης, αρτηριακή υπέρταση, υπερλιπιδαιμίες), δίνοντας έμφαση στην προληπτική ιατρική και την ελάττωση του συνολικού καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου των ασθενών του. Επιπλέον, ασχολείται με την νοσηλεία των ασθενών στο νοσοκομείο ή με την κατ οίκον νοσηλεία τους, όταν αυτή απαιτηθεί.

Katsogiannos Petros is an Endocrinologist – Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Pallini while also collaborating with the private hospital "Hygeia." He is distinguished by his combined experience in clinical practice, research, and university education. He graduated from the Medical School of Semmelweis University and earned a Doctor of Medicine (PhD) degree from Uppsala University, with research work in the field of endocrinology. He has worked as a Senior Endocrinologist – Diabetologist at Uppsala University Hospital and currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Linköping University Hospital. In the past, he served for several years as a resident and then as a Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Uppsala University Hospital, gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, pituitary disorders, and osteoporosis. Combining clinical practice with research activity, Katsogiannos Petros is a scientist with an international orientation and a modern, evidence-based approach to patient care. He offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for endocrinological, diabetological, and metabolic diseases, thyroid gland disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid malignancy, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroid and pregnancy), parathyroid diseases (hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia, vitamin D deficiency), osteoporosis, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome, male hypogonadism, endocrine hypertension, type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin pump, continuous glucose monitoring system) and type 2 diabetes as well as gestational diabetes with endocrinological disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, metabolic control – dyslipidemias, and obesity management.

Papadopoulou Elina is a physician specializing in General Family Medicine. She operates her private practice, “FamilyMed Center,” in Argos and Kiveri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas.” She has received additional training in emergency prehospital medicine, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and infections. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. She worked for 20 years in the National Health System (ESY), the last 12 years as a Consultant at the Lygourio Health Center, with on-call duties at the Nafplio and Argos Hospitals. She held the positions of coordinator of the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Argos and supervisor for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) for the Argolis Prefecture (KOMY) during the pandemic. She has attended numerous conferences and has produced a significant number of papers related to the broader field of primary health care.

Dr. Kaza Maria, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Endocrinologist – Diabetologist | Metabolism Specialist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She is a contracted Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a distinguished PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a doctoral thesis entitled "Effect of physical activity on the physical and mental well-being of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus". She completed with Distinction her postgraduate studies in Endocrinology and Diabetes (MSc in Endocrinology and Diabetes) at the Medical School of Queen Mary University of London (Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK) and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. She has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrinological disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, obesity, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis and endocrine disorders of pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, and endocrine hypertension. Her research and academic activities further include publications in international medical journals, participation in Greek and international conferences, as well as teaching experience in the Departments of Dietetics and Sport Science at Metropolitan and Mediterranean College. She is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society, the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK, and the Medical Association of Athens. Finally, she holds certificates in English and French languages. 

Eleutheria Mixalopoulou is a Specialist in Pathology - Diabetology and maintains a private clinic in Nea Smyrni. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Diabetology, Hyperlipidemia, and Arterial Hypertension. In her private clinic, she offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Xampaloglou Kyriaki is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Pallini. She holds a medical degree from Justus-Liebig University in the city of Giessen, West Germany. She worked for approximately two years at the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic of the same university, with a special interest in diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lipids, and endocrine gland diseases. Subsequently, she completed her specialty at the 2nd University Medical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," focusing on liver diseases and autoimmune disorders. She is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation titled "The role of antibodies against biological agents (anti-TNF) in patients with autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases." Finally, in her private practice, she is able to manage a wide range of conditions, such as cough, persistent fever, infections, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and the investigation of liver and thyroid diseases.

Dr. Panagou Maria MD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains private practices in Melissia and Koropi. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialization in Endocrinology as well as in Pathology at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming." In addition to her private practices, she is currently the Scientific Director of the Endocrinology Department at the Medical Diagnostic Center "Praxis Ygeias," and previously served as the Scientific Director of the Endocrinology Department at the South East Aigaion Clinic in Mykonos. Finally, Dr. Panagou has particular expertise in thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis.

Garzonis Spyros is an Internist and Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." Additionally, he received further training in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Foot at the Diabetes Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he remained as a collaborator for more than 10 years. He holds official specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. He has a particular interest and engagement in diabetes technology and insulin pumps. He has participated as a volunteer physician in a mission of Doctors Without Borders - Greece in Zambia and in programs within Greece. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Diabetic Foot Disorders, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, and Doctors Without Borders - Greece.

Asimakopoulou Anthi is an Internal Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Vrilissia. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in internal medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" in the Intensive Care Unit, the Hemodialysis Unit, and the Endocrinology Department. In the clinic, within a modern environment, a wide range of medical services is provided, including blood sugar monitoring, glycated hemoglobin monitoring, issuance of medical certificates for sports activities, issuance of health certificates for the issuance or renewal of driving licenses, electrocardiograms, and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (24-hour blood pressure Holter). Asimakopoulou Anthi handles the full spectrum of internal medicine through the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of pathological cases, with particular expertise in the diagnosis and management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus.