Dr. Louis Kontozis studied at Friedrich-Wilhelms University of Bonn, Germany and did his specialty training at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He has a special interest in heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular disease, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
Dr Ilias Porfyridis, born in 1975, was specialized in Pulmonology at the 1st Department of Critical Care and Pulmonary Services, The University of Athens, in 2009 and received his PhD in 2011. He specializes in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventional pulmonology (IP) approaches and techniques. For 12 years he was a consultant at the Pulmonary Department of Nicosia General Hospital and head of the Interventional Pulmonary Unit. He contributed to European Respiratory Society (ERS) courses as an instructor in IP techniques. He is a member of the Cypriot and Hellenic Respiratory Societies, the ERS, the World Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pneumonology and national delegate of Cyprus at the European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pneumonology. He does research in the field of IP and has several publications in international medical journals and announcements in international medical congresses.
Dr Apostolos Fountas graduated from Varna University Medical School. He has a specialty in orthopedic surgeon and Traumatology, and he worked in various hospitals in Greece including military hospital of Athens General Hospital of Piraeus and the pediatric Hospital of Athens. He also worked in the University Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Alexandroupolis and holds the title of instructor of conservative treatment of scoliosis and congenital spinal diseases.
Dr Marilena Solonos is a Rheumatologist and she studied at Medical School of the University of Ioannina. She did her specialty of Rheumatology at the “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens.
Dr George Z. Panos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases (MD, PhD, DTM&H(Lon)), FRCP(Lon) Fmr Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Cyprus Medical School & Nicosia General Hospital and holds a Biomedical Electronic Engineer Degree (BSc, CEng, MIET). Trained in Internal Medicine &Infectious Diseases at the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens. Subsequently worked as a Consultant Specialist Physician / Infectious Diseases & Head of HIV – Special Infections Unit, Penteli General Hospital, Athens. Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor (elected) of Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases at the University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras University General Hospital. Served as Senior Registrar – Junior Consultant at the Dept. of Infection & Tropical Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK and as Clinical Research Fellow at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, St. Stephen’s Centre, London. Participated in numerous national & international multicenter studies as principal investigator and participates in more than 139 publications listed on pubmed; has authored several medical manuals and wrote chapters in books. Participates as Editorial panel and is a reviewer for a number of medical and biomedical engineering journals and is involved in the creation of a global electronic Health Record (eHR). Has served, as the Medical Doctor, for the Cyprus Olympic Team 2020, Tokyo, Japan.
Dr. Stelios Orphanides graduated from the Medical University of Malta in 2006. He then returned to Cyprus, where he received a license to practice.
He moved to Sweden where he completed his specialty in Geriatrics at the Södra Älvsborg Hospital. During his training he worked regularly at the Osteoporosis Clinic and was successful in the ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) exams thus obtaining the title of CCD (Certified Clinical Densitometrist) which allows him to investigate and accurately interpret radiology findings and then recommend the appropriate treatment for Osteoporosis. Dr. Orphanides also holds an MSc in Dementia from the University Hospital Karolinska in Sweden and has been awarded the title of ‘Silvialäkare’ (Doctor of Queen Sylvia of Sweden) which is the highest title awarded for work done in the field of dementia in Sweden.
Dr. Stelios Orphanides (MD, MSc, CCD) is a Senior Consultant in Geriatrics in Sweden and specializes in the field of geriatrics and specifically in Dementia and Osteoporosis. He is the head of the Memory Clinic in the Älvsborg district of Southern Sweden.
After completing his specialty, he was promoted to Senior Consultant in Geriatrics and was appointed Head of the Memory Clinic where he performed specialized research of dementia disorders for the area of
Christos Vichas is a Clinical Dietitian with a vast experience in hospitals around the UK for the NHS England. Christos specialises in gut health conditions and has worked with over 1000 patients who suffer from food intolerances and gastrointestinal problems such as IBS, IBD, Liver Disease, Oncology and Pancreatitis.
He also has a lot of experience with patients needing tube feeding as he has worked for over 3 years in the ITU. Despite his passion for gastrointestinal conditions he wants to help as many patients as possible to improve their health, become more comfortable around food, and trust their bodies.
He is here to help from patients with the most complicated conditions to ones who aim to lose weight.
Christos Specialises:
Education
Mr. Pantelis Xenophontos graduated from the University College of Osteopathy in London, the oldest Osteopathic College in Europe, and underwent further training in Medical Acupuncture. His passion for sports led him to continue his studies in the field of sports medicine. He completed a master’s degree in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from the University College London (UCL), one of the most renowned universities in the field of medicine in Europe.
He practiced in various clinics in London where he founded the PXOsteopathy and Sports Injury clinic in 2014.
He had the opportunity to work closely with elite athletes competing in track & field and endurance events, some of which have represented their countries in the Olympic Games of RIO 2016. Pantelis participated in several events offering track-side cover including the London Indoor Games, England U23&U20 Championships & the European Trials and he was part of the medical team that travelled with the athletes for their international training camp.
Since 2022 he is the scientific collaborator for sports injuries for APOEL Runners and Runner Club ‘Periklis Demitriou’
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Specialization
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy involves clinical care of the neuro-musculoskeletal system, which is made up of the bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues that support your body and control its movements.
Osteopaths use your individual medical history and environmental factors to understand the root cause of your pain to develop a personalised plan to help you manage your pain and move better.
Mr Xenophontos offers Osteopathic treatment which may involve any combination of Manual Therapy (manipulation, mobilisation, or neuromuscular techniques, soft tissue massage), Therapeutic Needling Techniques and Clinical Exercise Program. The treatment is tailored to each individual and is encouraged through advice on posture, lifestyle and aid to stress-related problems. This clinical advice aims to help patients understand the nature of their problems so that they can return to their everyday activities as soon as possible.
Specialises in musculoskeletal pain and sports related injuries
Back pain, neck pain, sciatica
Musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy
Arthritis pain (i.e. knee osteoarthritis)
Postural problems (i.e. Scoliosis)
Tendonitis and Tendinopathies
Mr. Pantelis Xenophontos is registered and a member of:
It is against the law to call yourself an osteopath unless you are qualified and registered with the Cypriot Osteopathic Council.
Marina Paschalidou graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a B.S. in Neurology and is a holder of a Ph.D. thesis from the A.U.Th.
She trained at the National Hospital in London in the Department of Clinical Neurochemistry under the direction of E. Thompson, with the main subject being the investigation of the Cerebrospinal Fluid and the determination of the oligoclonal breakdown of IgG in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neurological diseases.
She worked as a Specialist Neurologist at the 2nd University Neurological Clinic, A.U.Th. from 1986 – 2010, the clinic was part of the National Health System (NHS), and she retired with the rank of Director of the NHS.
Her services included general neurology, training of medical students, psychology students, and neurology specialists.
In 1986 she established and supervised the operation of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Investigation Laboratory, focusing on determining oligoclonal IgG as a diagnostic indicator in MS and differentiating other neurological diseases.
From 1996 to 1998, she worked in the research unit of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) on MS and continued collaborating with the Department of Molecular Virology of ING on the investigation of viruses in MS.
She is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of MS Patients, responsible for organizing, monitoring, investigating, and treatment protocols for MS patients.
She organized inter-hospital scientific conferences on the differential diagnosis of autoimmune, demyelinating, and other diseases.
She was involved in several research projects, including the study of hormones and thyroid function in MS in collaboration with the Department of Endocrinology at the 1st University Pathology Clinic AHEPA, Thessaloniki, Greece.
She also collaborated with the AHEPA University Ophthalmology Clinic, to study optic nerve disorders and applied optical coherence tomography (OCT) in optic nerve diseases.
She conducted a study on the psycho-emotional profile of patients with MS in collaboration with psychiatric departments of hospitals in Thessaloniki and the Department of Psychology of A.U.Th (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) with the aim of psychotherapeutic management of patients.
Additionally, she collaborated with the Hematology Laboratory of the Agios Pavlos Hospital of Thessaloniki to study vitamin B12, folic acid, and homocysteine in neurological diseases, with the goal of restoring any related disorders.
Dr. Antigoni Ktisti is a graduate of Aristotle University School of Medicine in Thessaloniki.
She did her speciality training at the Nicosia General Hospital and at the University General Hospital of Larissa
She holds a master’s degree in the field of ” Audiology and Neurotology” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors (9.13/10). The subject of her thesis was “Adhear: Indications, Results, Limitations”.
She is an external accociate of the medical school of the European University of Cyprus.
Dr Ktisti is a Member of the Panhellenic and Pancyprian Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, of the European Rhinologic Society Junior and member of the Panhellenic and Pancyprian Medical Association.