Doctors in Greece — Page 2

Dr. Sotirios Papathanasiou, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and arrhythmologist with over 20 years of experience. He is certified in interventional cardiology by EAPCI and the ESC. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital heart disease. He performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

Education: Medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999–2005). Postgraduate degree in interventional cardiology from the University of Athens. Training: Hippokrateion Hospital (University Cardiology Department), Alexandra Hospital, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Attikon Hospital. Affiliations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), EAPCI, Hellenic Cardiological Society, and Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.

Languages: Greek and English.

Dr. Stavros Lappas, M.D., is the Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at IASYS Clinic. He is a Pulmonologist–Intensivist with extensive experience in critical care and in treating critically ill patients at major hospitals in Athens.

He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed specialized training in Intensive Care Medicine. He has served as Scientific Director and ICU Attending Physician. He also contributes to educational programs and scientific activities.

Dr. Melina Nasta is an ENT surgeon. She specializes in general otorhinolaryngology and facial plastic surgery.

She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed further training in functional and reconstructive rhinoplasty in Greece and abroad.

She has extensive experience in surgical procedures and in aesthetic and reconstructive facial treatments. She actively participates in international congresses and educational programs. This supports her continuous development and the use of modern surgical techniques.

Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an internist with expertise in hepatology and over 25 years of hospital practice. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine Department at IASYS Clinic. He supervises inpatient care, promotes patient safety, and coordinates comprehensive management, including surgical and other complex cases.

He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (SSAS). He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at Sotiria General Hospital and trained in clinical hepatology at Hippokration. He earned a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He led the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GMHA) and has served at both 401 GMHA and NIMTS. He has numerous publications in international journals and is an active conference participant.

Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis is a urologist-andrologist at the Interbalkan European Medical Center. He founded the Andrology Institute of Athens. He has extensive expertise in endoscopic urology and robotic surgery. Dr. Konstantinidis trained at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh and St. Antoine Hospital in Paris.

• President of the International Association of Sexual Surgery.
• Former president of the European Institute for Reconstructive Urological Surgery.
• Director of the Sexual Clinic at Athens Medical Center.
• Founding member of the International Association for Research on Sexuality.

Dr. Andreu Andreas is a urologist surgeon at Interbalkan European Medical Center. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer. He performed Europe’s first robotic inguinal lymph node dissection. Dr. Andreas manages the urology clinics at Rouen University Hospital and Foch Hospitals.

• Completed over 1,600 surgical procedures, handling many severe cases.
• Holds a University Diploma of Laparoscopy from the University of Strasbourg.
• Won first place for his robotic surgical technique video presentation.
• Performs robotic procedures at a TEMOS-accredited facility in Greece.

The doctor is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the spine at the Interbalkan Medical Center in Thessaloniki. With a focus on orthopedics and traumatology, the doctor contributes significantly to the field through advanced surgical techniques and patient care.

Dr. Emmanuel Candilakis is a specialist in neurorehabilitation at Evexia Rehabilitation Center. He focuses on patient recovery after strokes and traumatic brain injuries. He trained at Athens Medical School and Tianjin University in China. Dr. Candilakis combines clinical rehabilitation with traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques.

• Served as a rehabilitologist at the General Hospital KAT and the National Rehabilitation Center.
• Conducted neurosurgery research at AHEPA University General Hospital.
• Member of the Hellenic Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Member of the Hellenic Society of Chinese Medicine.

The doctor is an experienced professional at the Evexia Rehabilitation Center, specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy. With a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation, the doctor employs a holistic approach to healing and wellness. Extensive experience in the field allows for the creation of personalized patient care plans, ensuring exceptional care and recovery outcomes.

The doctor is a highly-regarded orthopedic surgeon at Evexia Rehabilitation Center, renowned for expertise in sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries, and joint replacement surgery.

With extensive experience in these areas, the doctor specializes in providing quality care and treatment for patients, focusing on advanced surgical techniques and rehabilitation strategies.

Dr. Sapardanis Iordanis is a pulmonologist at Evexia Rehabilitation Center in Chalkidiki. He specializes in lung cancer treatment and cardio-respiratory rehabilitation. Dr. Iordanis has held research roles at Thessaloniki Bioclinic and AHEPA University General Hospital. He received an award from the 18th Panhellenic Congress of Thoracic Disease.

• Member of Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
• Former Secretary-General of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
• Author of 10 research papers on respiratory illnesses and oncology.
• Specializes in invasive pulmonology, including trachea and bronchi bronchoscopy.