HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION REPORT May 2013 AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL THESSALONIKI, GREECE LIST OF PHYSICIANS The American Consulate General, Thessaloniki has prepared this list from information supplied by the physicians themselves. The listing of a physician in no sense constitutes a recommendation by the Consulate General. Moreover, the Consulate General assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons whose names appear on the list. The names are listed alphabetically and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Generally speaking, the physicians have gained familiarity with American medical practices and standards by having trained and/or practiced in the United States. This list is not, however, all inclusive; the names of many qualified physicians or specialists do not appear on this list. They
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION REPORT
May 2013
AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL
THESSALONIKI, GREECE
LIST OF PHYSICIANS
The American Consulate General, Thessaloniki has prepared this list from information supplied
by the physicians themselves. The listing of a physician in no sense constitutes a
recommendation by the Consulate General. Moreover, the Consulate General assumes no
responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons whose names appear on the
list. The names are listed alphabetically and the order in which they appear has no other
significance.
Generally speaking, the physicians have gained familiarity with American medical practices and
standards by having trained and/or practiced in the United States. This list is not, however, all
inclusive; the names of many qualified physicians or specialists do not appear on this list. They
are not listed because: a) they have not applied for inclusion, or b) they have not trained or
practiced in the United States.
Medical Association of Thessaloniki: Platia Aristotelous 4, 54623 Thessaloniki, Greece. Tel.
2310-273755.
EMERGENCIES Emergency cases, after hours, are handled by Duty Hospitals. The Red Cross, telephone 531-
531, will handle off-hour emergencies. If you dial 166, you will get information on duty
hospitals.
PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS WITH DOCTORS AT STATE HOSPITALS
You can have a private appointment (with payment) with a doctor at any State Hospital, in the
afternoon hours. Following are telephone numbers of State Hospitals that you can call for an
Specialty: Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Currently: i) the Head of the Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the
424 General Military Training Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece and ii) Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology Division of Allergy and Immunology and Jaffe Food Allergy Institute Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA.
MD degree from the Military Medical Academy in Thessaloniki and the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece.
Master in Biostatistics (MSc) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. PhD from the School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Postdoctoral Training in Food Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, US. Fellowship in Allergies and Clinical
Immunology in the Allergology Department of the "P & A Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery,
Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam. Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine the A΄ Department of Respiratory Medicine and in
Respiratory Function Laboratory, Department of Respiratory Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, "Sotiria" Hospital for Diseases of the Chest. Fellowship in Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology and Department of Cutaneous Allergy, Norfolk and Norwich University
Hospital, University of East Anglia. Residency in Internal Medicine in the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, 401 General Military Hospital
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: US citizen. Union College, Albany, Medical School 6 year medical program – BS/MD. University of
South Florida, General Surgery Internship/Residency (1988-90). University of South Florida, Anesthesiology residency (1990-93). Board Certification in Anesthesiology (1994). Member of ASA (American Society of Anesthesiology), SAMBA (Society of Ambulatory
Anesthesiology). Currently working at Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki
CARDIOLOGISTS
DR. DIMITRIOS ALTAS
43 Tsimiski Street, IPPOKRATIS NUCLEAR MEDICAL CENTER
546 22 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 284-828 Fax: 269-813
Cell: 6977-238080
Specialty: Cardiology Speaks: English
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MD Degree. AHEPA General Hospital, Thessaloniki, specialty in cardiology, hypertension. Performs at the Center: Treadmill tests, cardiac ultra sound, holter ECG
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki (Military Medical Department).
Graduate of School of Applied Medicine. Major degree in cardiology from the University of Athens. Ph.D. from the University of Athens.
Director of the Cardiology Department and Intensive Care of the 424th Military Hospital, Thessaloniki
DR. EUGENE EMMANUEL DARILIS
4 Agias Sofias Street, 54622 Thessaloniki
Tel. and FAX: 272-059
Speaks: English, French, Italian Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Royal Brombton Hospital, London. Centre International D’Enfence, Paris. Visiting professor, State University of New York. Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Thessaloniki
DR. DIMITRIOS NITSAS
73 Tsimiski Street
546 22 Thessaloniki Tel.: 226-913
Specialty: Cardiology
Speaks: English
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki, l954. Specializes in Cardiology
at the University of Athens, l957-60. Post graduate studies in Cardiology in Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, l961. Doctorate l970. Ex-Director of the Department of Cardiology at the Military Hospital of Thessaloniki.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from Anatolia College, Thessaloniki, 1976. Graduate of Medical School of the University of
Thessaloniki, 1983. Doctoral Thesis 1989. Cardiology training at Serres General Hospital, St. Thomas Hospital in London, St. Bartholomew’s
Hospital in London (1988-93). Cardiology Boards 1992. Worked as staff Cardiologist at Onassio Cardiothoracic Center, Athens (1993-2000). Currently, assistant professor in Cardiology at AHEPA Univ. Hospital, Thessaloniki. European Cardiologist Diploma, European Society of
Cardiology, 2000. Member of North American society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, 1993. Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology,
2000 and of the American College of Cardiology, 2001.
Speaks: English Specialty: General and Implant Dentistry
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: DDS (1965), MD (1969), MS (1974).
Post Doctoral training, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, N.Y.
(1977, 1978). Diplomate: International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow: American Endodontic Society (1982) International Congress of Oral Implantologists (1992). Member: American Academy of Periodontology
American Prosthodontic Society, International Analgesia Society. Professor: University of Thessaloniki Dental School
DR. ANTONIOS B. KONSTANTINIDIS
23 Agias Sofias Street, 546 23 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 238-351 Speaks: English
Specialty: Periodontics, Dental Implantology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: DDS University of Thessaloniki,
l972. 1972-78 practice in General Dentistry. 1978-80 post-graduate specialty in Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine,
Boston. 1980-81 Master of Science at Tufts University, Boston. 1981 to date practice limited to Periodontology. 1988, Associate Professor of Periodontology, University of Thessaloniki. 1992, Professor and Chairman of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, and Implant Biology,
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: DDS: University of Thessaloniki, l977. PhD in Dental Medicine: University of Bristol, England, l982.
Post graduate program in Pediatric Dentistry: New York University, New York, l99l. Associate Professor, University of Thessaloniki, since l984. Practice limited to Dentistry for Children and Adolescents.
University of New York at Buffalo, l976-1978. Graduate Dental School, University of Thessaloniki, l98l. Course at the University College
Hospital of London, l98l. Specialty in Prosthodontics at New York University (College of Dentistry), l982-l984. Certificate in osseointergated implants. Lund University, Malmo, Sweden, l990.
DR. GEORGE P. MAKRIS
53 Metropoleos Street, 546 23 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 279-730
Speaks: English, French Specialty: Periodontics, Implant
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Trained in U.S.A. and France.
Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaloniki.
Specialty: Prosthodontics, esthetic and implant dentistry, Lecturer, Department of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics
Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND:
1982-1988: Anatolia College American High School of Thessaloniki.
1988-1994: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. School of Dentistry.
Top ranking in class through all the academic years. Annual scholarship from the National Scholarship Foundation. 1994-1997: Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Specialty training in Prosthetic/ Restorative Dentistry. Master of
Science degree.
1998-2001: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. School of Dentistry. PhD degree in Dentistry.
1997-1998 Clinical Associate. Department of Restorative Dentistry. Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
1998-2000 Practicing dentist in the Greek Armed Services. 2000-present Private practice in Thessaloniki, Greece.
2003-present Lecturer, Department of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Research and publications
Extensive publishing in Greek and foreign peer-reviewed journals.
Ongoing research involving issues relative to the specialty of
prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Professional Societies
Member of the Stomatological Society of Northern Greece, the
International College of Prosthodontics, the Academy of
Specialty: Dermatology and Laser Surgery Speaks: English
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND:
1980-82: Milan Medical School (Degree of Medicine).
1986-1991: Training in UK and USA in Dermatology. Fellow: American Society for Laser in Medicine, A-ID Surgery,, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: US citizen. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School (Doctor of Medicine Degree). Specialty training and examinations, Papanicolaou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, ENT Dept. Visited at MA Ear and Exe Clinic (1993) Boston, MA.
Currently working at Evosmos IKA, Thessaloniki, and private practice.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: School of Medicine, University of Thessaloniki, 1965-73. Post graduate studies in
Otolaryngology at Otolaryngology Dept of Communicative Sciences, Baylor University, Houston, Texas. Clinical and research studies at Baylor Hospital, Houston, Texas,
1987-88. Currently, Associate Professor, University of
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Otolaryngology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Thessaloniki University School of Medicine, 1972-78. Three years (1981-84) Specialty in
Thessaloniki. ENT Surgeon at HIPPOKRATION General Hospital, Thessaloniki, since 1987. Three years (1984-87) training in UK in pastic surgery. Two years (1984-86) lecturer at Medical School, Ioannina University. Professor at Ioannina University, 2001.
DR. VICTOR VITAL
71 Metropoleos Street, 54622 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 277-678 (office), 285-515 (home),
6944-468-127 (cellular) FAX: 224-504
Speaks: English, German
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: University of Thessaloniki and Germany. Professor of Medical School, at the Aristotelian University of
Speaks: English, French Specialties: MD Endocrinologist
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Medical School of Thessaloniki University (1976-82). Medical Society (endocrinology), Paris, France (1982-88). Specialist in Endocrinology since 2/1989. Diploma of recognition of quality in Endocrinology-Diabetes, Metabolism by
VEMS (Medecins Specialistes Europeens) (2002). Member of 10 medical societies . Have published more than 10 full papers in English and
French medical journals.
GASTROENTEROLOGISTS
DR. THRASYVOULOS PODAS
147 Vas. Olgas Street, Thessaloniki
Evening appointments from 6-8:30 p.m., except Wednesdays. Morning appointments daily at Agios Loukas Clinic, Panorama.
Speaks: English Specialty: Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine (obtained but not advertised/practised)
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Aristotelion University, Thessaloniki, post-graduate training. 15 years in U.K. training, research and practice of Internal Medicine, initially, and of gastroenterology subsequently, obtaining all relevant higher degrees. Private practice
since 2001. Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, holder of CCST (highest specialty degree) in Internal Medicine and
Gastroenterology of the U.K. and a fellow of the European Society of Gastroenterology.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 1950-1956: Medical Military School of the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. 1960-1963:
Training in the specialty of Internal Medicine at Kapodistrion University in Athens. 1963-1966: Training in specialty of Gastroenterology at Kapodistrion University in Athens. 1966-1982: Director of Gastroenterology Clinic of 424 Military Hospital at Thessaloniki.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Anatolia College. Four years post-graduate studies in Munich, Germany. Member of the
German Ophthalmological Society. Holder of a scholarship of Von Humboldt Foundation (Germany, Bonn-Bad Godesberg). Assistant Professor of the University Eye Clinic of Munich. Associate Professor of the University Eye Clinic of Thessaloniki. Member of the American Academy
Speaks: English, French, Italian Specialty: Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmic Surgery
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki Medical School, specialized in Ophthalmology. Worked as Chief Resident at Ophthalmology Clinic of AHEPA and HIPPOKRATION Hospitals in Thessaloniki from 1975 to 1985. Private
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 1986: MD, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki.1986-1990: Resident in Ophthalmology (North
Riding Infirmary, Cleveland-England, Leighton Hospital, Cheshire-England, Western Infirmary, Glasgow-Scotland). 1993: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), University of Glasgow, Scotland. 1993-1995: Post-doctoral Fellowship in Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Member of the Executive Committee of
the International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation (www.islrr.org) .
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: After receiving medical specialty in Ophthalmology at the end of l972, worked as registrar of the Laser
Clinic at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England, and as research fellow at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, from the end of l972 until l974 and became senior registrar at the Eye Clinic of Hippocration General Hospital, Thessaloniki. Director of the Eye
Department of "Sarafianos" General Clinic, 1975-1989. In l989 became Fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of the United Kingdom.
From l99l, director of the Eye Department of "Galinos" General Clinic, Thessaloniki. In private practice since l974. In charge of OPHTHALMIATRIO THESSALONIKIS, diagnostic and treating center for eye diseases.
Speaks: English Specialties: Psychiatry-Psychotherapy. Treatment of Headaches, Stress Management, Smoking Cessation, Medical Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy,
Obesity, Pathological Gambling.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: B.A. in psychology, Eisenhower College of the Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, 1975. M.D.
Degree, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Medical School, 1981. Post-graduate training in Behavioral Medicine and treatment of
headaches with Biofeedback, Sunnybrook Hospital of the University of Toronto, Canada, 1984. Title of the Specialization in Psychiatry (Third Department of Psychiatry, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital), 1992. Ph.D. (Doctorate) Aristotelian University of
Thessaloniki, Medical School, 1996. Post-graduate training in Medical Hypnotherapy, British Medical Hypnotherapy Examination Board
(BMHEB), 2000.
Memberships: Hellenic Psychiatric Association, Greek and International Headache Society, American Association for Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, International Stress Management Association, British Society of Clinical Hypnosis
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: MD University of Thessaloniki Medical School, l950. PhD University of Minnesota grad. Med. School,
1957. Board certified: American Board of Neurology-Psychiatry, 1957. Greek Board Neurology-Psychiatry, 1965. Instructor, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota (1955-67), Professor of Neurology, University of Minnesota (1969-72), Professor of Neurology-Psychiatry,
University of Thessaloniki (l973-1992), Professor Emeritus 1992.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 1975: Medical diploma with license, University of Thessaloniki. 1979: Naurologist-Psychiatrist. 1981:
Ph.D. Medical School, University of Thessaloniki. 1983-84: Visiting researcher at Brain Research Inst., UCLA, USA. 1981-present: Faculty at University of Thessaloniki, present position Associate professor of Neurology. 1985-present: Multiple sclerosis specialist. 1999-2000: Vice
president of Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society. 2000: President of Balkan Federation for Multiple Sclerosis
DR. GREGORY SAMARAS 21 Alexandrou Svolou Street, 546 22 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 283-530 Speaks: English, French
Specialty: Neurology, Psychiatry
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: M.D. Degree, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1962. Residency in Internal Medicine, Serres
General Hospital, 1963-64. Residency in Neurology and Psychology, University of Thessaloniki, 1964-70. Rotating Internship, Fordham
Hospital, Bronx, New York, 1970-71. Residency in Neurology-University of Oregon, Portland, Orego, 1971-74. Fellowship in Electroencephalograpy, University of Minnesota, 1974-75. Assistant Professor of Neurology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee,
1975-81. Consultant, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1977. Doctoral Degree, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, 1971. Medical
License, State of Tennessee, 11/1975. Physician’s Recognition Award, 7?1976. American Board of Qualification in electroencephalography, 1977. American Board of Neurology, 1980.
Society Memberships: Member of American Electroencephalographic Society since 1978, and of the American Academy of Neurology since
Specialty: Obstetrics-Gynecology TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 1970, graduate of Thessaloniki University Medical School. 1971-73, military service as physician. 1973-
80, Training in obstetrics, gynecology in England (sp. Fertility).
1980-83, Specialist in “Ippokration” General Hospital, Thesslaoniki. 1983-86, Director of Family Planning Clinic, United Nations (UNFPA) Scholarship. Since 1986 director of IVF and Infertility Center, Thessaloniki
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Sterility - in Vitro Fertilization Unit, Endoscopy - Laparoscopy surgeon, Andrology Human Reproduction and Endocrinology Ultrasound Control
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Thessaloniki University graduate. 24 months training in Milan, Italy. 12 months in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale University. Associate Professor, Univ of Thessaloniki.
Specialty: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Male and Female Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology, IVF TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: American college of Athens. School of Medicine, University of Athens (MD Degree). Dept of Ob/Gyn,
St. Mary’s Hospital, London, UK (postgraduate training). Visiting fellow, Dept of Ob/Gyn, Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept Ob/Gyn, Yale University, New Haven, CT. member in 17 international and 20 national scientific societies. Past chairman of the
Speaks: English, German Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Specialist in breast diseases
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Medical School, University of Thessaloniki. Specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Kassel St. Klinken, Germany. Specialty in breast surgery in Germany and in Emory Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Speaks: English, Spanish Specialty: Oncology, surgery
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Medical School. Training at Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki. Post graduate training MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, Houston, Texas.
Member of New York Academy of Sciences, American Association for Advancement of Science, American Society of Clinical Oncology,
European Society of Surgical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology. Founding member of Hellenic Oncology Research Group. U.S. citizen.
Speaks: English, German, French, Italian Specialty: Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Anatolia College of Thessaloniki High School.. Graduate of Ludwig Maximilian University Medical School, Munich, Germany. Internal Medicine Residency at Columbia University, N.Y., Fellowship in Oncology and Hematology MD
Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, School of Medicine.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: School of Medicine, University of Thessaloniki, l969. Post graduate studies in Germany, l970-l978.
Currently scientific advisor in University Clinic for nephrology at Democritus University of Thrace. Professor of Anatomy of the Institute of Technology, Thessaloniki. Private practice since l978.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: MD, PhD Professor of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Six years training in England.
Member of British Society of Rheumatology.
HYPERTASIOLOGY
DR. CHRISTOS SAVOPOULOS
88 Metropoleos Street, 54622 54622 Thessaloniki
Tel. and FAX: 240-167 (office), 926-768 (home), 6944-569749 (cellular)
Speaks: English Specialty: Internal Medicine, Hypertasiology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: University of Thesslaoniki. Specialty in Hypertasiology and dislipidemic disorders. Lecturer of Internal Medicine, University of Thessaloniki
Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin affiliated Hospitals, l974-l975. Board certified American Academy of Pediatrics, l975. Board certified American Academy of Allergy, l977. Visiting professor of Pediatric Department of Medical College of Wisconsin, l982. Director of
Allergy Clinic of Milwaukee Children's Hospital,
l976-1978. Co-Director of Allergy-Immunology training program of Medical College of Wisconsin, l978. Fellow of American Academy of
Pediatrics, l977, and American Academy of Allergy, l979. Professor of Pediatrics. Technological Institute of
Greece, l987. Director of Pedriatrics Department of "Genimatas" General Hospital, 1992. Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Medical School, l991. Vice President of Hellenic Academy of Allergy Clinical Immunology, 1998-2000, and Pediatric Academy of Northern Greece,
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Trained in Germany, Hamburg University, and in USA, Pediatric Anesthesia Department, Children’s
Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, and Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Associate Professor at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki
DR. EUGENE EMMANUEL DARILIS – Pediatric Cardiology (See bio in Cardiologists Section)
DR. KOSTAS KOTSIANOS – Pediatric surgeon (see bio in Surgeons Section)
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Medical School, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. Post-graduate training at Hippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, WI (Pediatric
residency). Experience 2000-01 at Sweet Medical Center, Chinook, MT, USA. Membership in American Academy of Pediatrics, American
Medical Assn, Thessaloniki Medical Assn, Pediatriki Eteria of Northern Greece. Certification/Licensed: American Board of Pediatrics 2000, State of Wisconsin 1998, State of Montana 2000, Greece – current.
(Cooperates with Dr. Lazaros Kofintzoglou, physiotherapist)
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND:
U.S. citizen. Dr. of Chiropractic-Osteopath. Graduate of New York Chiropractic College, Seneka Falls, N.Y., and alumnus of Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.
DR. DIOMIDIS KOTZAILIAS
Epanomis 25 and Adrianoupoleos Corner, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki Telephone: 418-010
Specialty: Physiotherapy
Speaks: German, English
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy, Munich University, Germany. Professor of Physiotherapy, at Technological Institute of
Speaks: English Specialties: Pulmonary Med. And Allergiology (sleep medicine, allergic asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic cough)
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Specialist in pulmonary medicine – former registration at the General Medical Council of Great Britain. Former registration at the General Medical Council of Great Britain. Former clinical attachment at Farnborough Hospital, UK, and sleep lab of
Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut, USA. Clinical cooperator to the University of Thessaloniki, pulmonary clinic.
DR. CHRISTOS KATSIKAS
34 Agias Sofias Street, 546 22 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 262-115 (office), 845-464 (home)
Specialty: Pneumonologist (chest physician), General Practicioner
Speaks: English
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Doctor of Medicine. Specialized in London, England. Consultant chest physician for l5 years at
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from Medical School, University of Thessaloniki, in 1970. General surgery residency at
Surgical Navy Hospital in Thessaloniki, and AHEPA Hospital. For 10 years, surgery at Theagenion Cancer Hospital. Since 1986, chief of surgery at “General Clinic”, Thessaloniki. Received training in laser surgery in Israel.
Specialty: General surgery (gastroenterologic, endocrine, oncologic). Colon and rectal surgery.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Medical School, 1992. General Surgery Residency,
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. 1995-96 Tufts, New England, Medical Center, Boston MA (1996-2002), Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles , 2002-03. Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, 2003. Diplomate of American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004.
HEART AND THORACIC SURGERY
DR. PANAYIOTIS SPANOS
95 Metropoleos Street, or AHEPA General Hospital, Thessaloniki Tel.: 993-872 (office), 261-364 (home), 6945-591919 (cellular)
FAX: 261-364
Speaks: English Specialty: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: University of Athens, M.D. General Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School. Thoracic and CV Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Roch Minnesota. Professor and chief CV clinic, AHEPA Hospital, and chief surgeon of CV Surgery at Interbalkan
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki, l973. Specialty training: 1) University of
Thessaloniki, l974-l978. 2) University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, l978-l981. 3) Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, l981-l983. Professor at Ioannina University.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduated from University of Thessaloniki, Medical School. One year general surgery at AHEPA Hospital of Thessaloniki. Three and a half years residency in Orthopedics of National Orthopedics Hospital, Arlington, Virginia. One year chief
residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, and one year internship at Northeastern Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki. Post-graduate studies and training 18
months in Athens and five years in Great Brittain. 1967-76, Consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the lst surgical clinic of AHEPA Hospital. 1979-86, Consultant orthopaedics surgeon at THEAGENION Anticancer Hospital.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Consultant, Orthopedic Department, B' IKA Hospital. Post-graduate in England. Ex-president of Orthopedic Association of Northern Greece.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in London, UK, since 1989. Chief of Department at King George
Hospital. Member of British Orthopedic Association (BOA), member of American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member of European Society and knee (EESKA).
DR. NICOLAOS MOSCHOS
57 Metropoleos Street, 54622 Thessaloniki
Tel. and FAX: 231-938 (office), 279-295 (home), 6944-347767 (cellular)
Speaks: English Specialty: Orthopedic Surgeon
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 6 years training in the United Kingdom in Orthopedics.
DR. VASILIOS PAPAVASILIOU
2 Siatistis Streeet, 546 31 Thessaloniki
Tel.: 238-331 (office), 344-222 (home)
Speaks: English Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: M.D. 1962 and Ph.D. 1969: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Medical School. Post graduate studies 1973-74, Orthopedics Hospital, Birmingham, England. Assistant professor, 1975, Associate professor 1982, Full time professor 1994 to
present, at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki.
Speaks: English, French, German Specialty: Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, hand and microsurgery, craniofacial surgery
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Assistant professor of plasticand reconstructive surgery, Aristotle Uniniversity of Thessaloniki. Consultant plastic surgeon, Royal London and Stoke Mandeville NHS Trust hospitals, UK. Plastic surgical training in U.K. and France.
Diplomate European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Diplomate (l998). Specialist Title (l996). PhD with Honors (l993),
Speaks: English Specialty: Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, hand surgery
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: 1970-76 Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. 1978-83 General Surgery Residency, NY
University of Stonybrook and Brooklyn, Cumberland Medical Center, NY. 1983-85 Plastic Surgery Residency, Florida, Jacksonville Health
Educational Program, University of Gainsville. Member of American Society of Aesthetic Surgery/Plastic Surgery, Society of Greece. Working at Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Diplomas: 1978: Diploma of Medical School, University of Athens. 1979: Certificate of Superior
Studies in Cancerology, University of Paris, France. 1984: Title of Specialist in General Surgery. 1989: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)., University of London Medical School. 1989: Title of Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
Appointments: 1979-84: Resident and Chief Resident in General Surgery, Patras University Hospital. 1984-89: Registrar and Senior Registrar
in Vascular Surgery in St. Mary’s Hospital in London and Hull Royal Infirmary, UK. 1990-95: Vascular surgeon in Ippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki. 1995-2000: Vascular surgeon in Gennimatas Hospital, Thessaloniki. Present appointment, assistant professor in Vascular Surgey,
University of Thessaloniki. Consultant Vascular Surgeon at “Agios Loukas” Clinic of Thessaloniki.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate, Medical School of the University of Thessaloniki. Training in surgery, Harlem Hospital
Center, NY (1971). Training in Vascular surgery in germany (1976-85). Doctor of Medicine, University of Dusseldorf (1985). Member of International Union of Angiology , of International Society for Endovascular Surgery, of European Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Works
at Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki.
UROLOGISTS
DR. PANAYIOTIS LABANARIS
Agias Sofias 10, Thessaloniki
Tel.: 244-187 (office), 343-550 (home)
FAX: 222-181 Speaks: English
Specialty: Adult and Pediatric Urology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: U.S. citizen. Trained in Urology in USA. American Board Certified in Urology. European Board
Speaks: English, German Specialty: Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Nuclear Cardiology
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Anatolia College, Thessaloniki, graduate. Medical School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki., PhD in Nuclear Medicine. Internal Medicine in London, England. Specialty in nuclear medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami,
USA. Sub-specialty in nuclear cardiology, University of Miami, and Miami Heart Institute, USA. PhD Degree in Nuclear Medicine, Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki. Member of the American society of Nuclear Medicine. Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Graduate from Medical School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. Specialized in obstetrics/gynecology at Ippokration General Hospital, Thessaloniki. Consultant in Obstetrics/Gynecology of Xanthi General Hospital (1983-
86).
English and German
Specialty: Gynecologist, obstetrician
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND: Specialty in obstetrics/gynecology at the University of Munich, Germany. Practicing since 1986. Owns