Doctors in Greece — Page 2

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. Aristeidis Stavroulopoulos is a Consultant Nephrologist. He is Director of the Athens Nephrology Institute (Nephroexpert) and of Pan Health Group. He graduated as valedictorian from the University of Crete Medical School. He has extensive experience in Greece and abroad.

He worked in the Renal and Transplant Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (Consultant/Specialist Registrar level). He also served as a Nephrologist at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London. He serves as an evaluator for European Union health program funding committees in Brussels.

He collaborates with Bionephros, NEKAD, and NEKAS chronic hemodialysis units, as well as the Iasys Clinic in Athens. He uses lung ultrasound to assess fluid status. He has publications and presentations in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Nephrology (former Treasurer), the European Renal Association, and the International Osteoporosis Foundation. He volunteers at the Municipal Clinics of Kallithea.

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. Athanasios Tsampas is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions.

Expertise: hip and knee arthroplasty; knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair); surgical care of sports injuries and fractures; treatment of disc herniation; care for scoliosis and kyphosis; management of cervical syndrome and epicondylitis; osteoporosis care.

He leads the department and takes part in IASYS’s Free Afternoon Surgery Program. This program offers accessible surgical care in Athens and Attica. He works in a fully equipped hospital with advanced imaging, anesthesia, and post-operative care. He also sees private patients in Petroupoli. Languages: Greek, English.

Ilias Tsoutsos, M.D., is a nephrologist and Director of the Dialysis Unit at IASYS Clinic. He completed postgraduate training at “Laiko” General Hospital of Athens. His training covered the full field of nephrology. He focused on chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, and care of patients with end‑stage renal disease. He served for four years as a Registrar (Attending, Grade B) in the Nephrology Department of the General Hospital of Lamia.

He leads the IASYS Dialysis Unit in Vyronas, Athens. The unit provides hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration using Gambro technology. Care follows strict protocols with cardiology monitoring. A nursing team trained in nephrology supports all sessions. As part of Pan Health Group, he coordinates care for international visitors through the Dialysis Travel Program.

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.

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.

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.

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.