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Our Healthcare Professionals Partner Network

Medical Advisors

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Dr. Anastasios Lilikakis, MD, MSc

President of Hip & Knee Section of the Greek Orthopaedic Association (HAOST)
 
Director of the 3rd Orthopaedic Clinic, Euroclinic Athens

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Hip & Knee Specialist

An internationally trained specialist focusing on Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Joint replacement and Robotic Surgery. He holds an MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University (UK) and completed an elite hip  fellowship in Cambridge, UK. His global training spans the UK, USA, Germany and France, and he is a reviewer for the prestigious Hip International and Bone & Joint Journal.

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Dr. Pantelis Karatzas, MD, PhD

Academic Fellow, Gastroenterology, University Gastroenterology Department, Laiko General Hospital, Athens - Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinic

Associate Consultant Gastroenterologist, First Department of Gastroenterology, Hygeia Hospital, Athens

Consultant GastroenterologistInflammatory Bowel Disease & Advanced Endoscopy

Dr. Pantelis Karatzas is a highly specialized Consultant Gastroenterologist based in Athens, currently serving as an Associate Consultant at Hygeia Hospital and maintaining a private practice in Ambelokipi. A graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he holds a PhD focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a field in which he has gained international recognition.

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Dr. Michael Kourkoulos, MD, MSc, FRCS

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)

Director of Reflux & Obesity Surgery, Euroclinic Athens

Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgeon

A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) with 8 years of senior leadership in the UK National Health Service (NHS). Before returning to Greece, Dr. Kourkoulos served as a Consultant Surgeon in London (Kingston Hospital & St George’s University Hospital), where he established specialist units for Anti-reflux and Bariatric surgery. He combines British clinical governance with elite surgical precision.

Physicians & Surgeons Partners

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Dr. Sotiris Vynios B.D.S.

Dental Surgeon

Member of the General Dental Council and British Dental Association

Dr. Sotiris Vynios is a Surgeon Dentist (B.D.S.) and the scientific director of the Easy Smile dental clinic in Agia Paraskevi, Athens. His professional background includes, but is not limited to, specialized experience in dental implants, teeth whitening, aesthetic dentistry in Athens and three years practicing at a private clinic in Cardiff, UK, where he also pursued postgraduate studies. A member of both the General Dental Council and the British Dental Association, he has been operating his private practice in Agia Paraskevi since 2009.

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Dr. Meropi Armaou, DDS, MSc, PhD

Surgeon Dentist & Prosthodontist

Member of the Hellenic Prosthodontic Society

Dr. Armaou is a distinguished member of the Athens Dental Association and the Hellenic Prosthodontic Society. A dedicated researcher and clinician, she serves as a Scientific Associate at the University of Athens, where she has contributed to the field of Prosthodontics for over a decade.

Healing Team

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Konstantinos Avgitidis

Senior Health Navigator

An operations and healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient support programs, eHealth services, pharmacovigilance, and digital transformation. Holding a BSc in Nursing alongside multiple Master's degrees in fields such as chronic disease management and environmental health, he serves in several key leadership roles at PCC Hellas, including Operations Manager and Digital Transformation Facilitator. Leveraging his expertise in business process automation and project management, Konstantinos mentors multidisciplinary teams, drives digital adoption, and coordinates with internal and external partners to optimize and streamline patient support operations.

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Maria Fotopoulou

Registered Nurse

A highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience across demanding hospital environments, specialized hemodialysis units, and school nursing settings. Holding a degree in Nursing, she has built a diverse professional portfolio that includes emergency care, orthopedic and post-operative monitoring at major hospitals like "KAT" and "Agia Olga," as well as long-term expertise in managing complex hemodialysis procedures. Known for her strong organizational skills and adaptability in emergencies, Maria is also certified in CPR and Mental Health Nursing, and is currently advancing her training in School Psychology to further support her holistic approach to patient care.

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Aggeliki Maria Katelouzou

Senior Acute Care and Rehabilitation Nurse

A highly experienced nurse with a strong academic background, holding both a nursing degree and a Master's (MSc). She has a proven track record of providing high-level care in demanding environments, having worked in major public hospitals such as "KAT" and "Sismanogleio," the private clinic "Hygeia," and the "Filoktitis" rehabilitation center. Her core competencies include clinical patient evaluation, managing emergencies and hospital protocols, and collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary health teams across both acute care and rehabilitation settings.

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Eleni Kyriaki Katsimpoumpa

Physiotherapist Assistant

A qualified Physiotherapist Assistant with hands-on clinical experience in treating neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as managing chronic pain. She has further advanced her expertise through specialized medical seminars focusing on first aid, shockwave therapy, and oncology-related physiotherapy, such as lymphedema management.

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Kostas Levidiotis

High-Performance Athletic Coach & Physical Conditioning Expert

Kostas Levidiotis is a highly accomplished physical education professional and track-and-field coach who brings elite-level athletic conditioning and rehabilitation expertise to FZEIN's holistic recovery programs. A graduate of the Athens Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA), Kostas uniquely combines over a decade of corporate branch management experience with an outstanding track record in high-level sports development. Since 2014, he has directed the competitive teams and academies at AE Olympiada Patron and has also served as a strategic sports development consultant for the Municipality of Kalavryta. Demonstrating his ability to guide individuals to peak physical performance, he has cultivated numerous national champions across all age groups, highlighted by his recent success in coaching an athlete to a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India.

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Katerina Nikolaou

Senior Registered Nurse

A highly experienced nurse with 15 years of practice in both the private and public healthcare sectors. She excels in managing critical clinical procedures, including patient evaluations, safe medication administration, and invasive treatments like venipunctures and catheter placements. Additionally, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered holistic care and vital psychosocial support.

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Anastasia Papanastasiou

Senior Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse with a solid foundation in acute surgical care and independent patient management. She spent two and a half years as a Clinical Nurse in the surgical ward General Hospital, giving her direct, hands-on expertise in post-operative recovery and wound care. She combines the rigorous clinical protocols of a hospital surgical ward with the independent, vigilant monitoring required outside a traditional clinic.

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Georgios Psarommatis

Physiotherapist
Certified BLS/AED Instructor

A highly experienced Physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical practice specializing in functional and post-operative rehabilitation. Holding a degree in Physiotherapy with a focus on Kinesiotherapy, he is also a certified Full Instructor (BLS/AED) for the European Resuscitation Council. His extensive background spans public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and personalized at-home care, where he expertly manages chronic conditions, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal injuries. Recognized for his empathy and strong communication skills, Georgios is deeply committed to delivering individualized, patient-centered care that enhances the overall quality of life for his patients.

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Athanasia Psarrou

Registered Nurse

A dedicated clinical professional with a multidisciplinary academic background in both Nursing and Physiotherapy. She brings comprehensive experience from both the public and private healthcare sectors, having provided specialized care in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and pulmonology clinics. A key highlight of her clinical skill set is her specialized practical training in Polysomnographic Sleep Studies from the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), she is highly adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality, holistic patient care while continuously updating her expertise with modern medical protocols.

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Sofia Tsitsou, MSc, PhD

Clinical Dietitian & Metabolic Nutrition Expert

Sofia Tsitsou is an elite Clinical Dietitian and Professor of Clinical Nutrition who brings institutional-grade scientific rigor to FZEIN's holistic recovery programs. Holding an MSc with "Excellent" honors in "Diabetes and Obesity" from the University of Athens and pursuing a PhD focusing on chrononutrition and metabolic liver disease, she specializes in designing hyper-personalized nutritional protocols for complex clinical conditions and post-surgical recovery. Drawing on her extensive experience managing inpatient diets at major Athens public hospitals like "Laiko" and "K.A.T.", as well as her extensively published research on the Mediterranean Diet, time-restricted feeding, and bio-functional foods, she expertly bridges the gap between strict medical dietary needs and high-performance, luxury wellness and longevity retreats.

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