- Dr. Iraklis Titopoulos, MD, PhD Interventional Pulmonologist
- Director of the Advanced Interventional Pulmonary (IP) Unit European Interbalkan Medical Center
- Athens Medical Group
Dr. Iraklis Titopoulos, an active member of the World (WABIP) and European (EABIP) Society, accepts patients from all over the world, as many of his diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are innovative and cannot be implemented in other countries, due to the lack of special technological equipment and experience.
Why you can choose us:
- He is considered a world pioneer in EndoBronchial UltraSound–guided Mediastinal CryoBiopsy (EBUS-MCB) in combination with EBUS-TBNA, an innovative technique for the mediastinal lymph node diagnosis in specific cases you need more tissue samples, such as adenocarcinoma, lymphoma and sarcoidosis.
- He systematically trains other Greek and foreign pulmonologists in advanced innovative techniques.
- He is preparing to be the first one in his country on endoscopic ablation for the treatment of lung cancer, an innovative procedure for tumor destruction without open operation.
- He applies exclusively in Greece and among the first in Europe, the CBCT-guided peripheral bronchoscopy in the hybrid suit for the diagnosis and treatment of the pulmonary nodule, either it is benign or malignant.
- He applies the transbronchial Lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) to obtain larger tissue samples from lung parenchyma for definitively secure the diagnosis in interstitial lung diseases, mainly in Pulmonary Fibrosis, avoiding other life-threatening surgical procedures.
- He is a pioneer in Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR) for the management of severe pulmonary emphysema (COPD).
He also applies:
- Endobronchial Cryotherapy to remove tumors and open the airways (recanalization) leading to patient asphyxiation!
- Rigid bronchoscopy for the management of airways obstruction, tracheal stenosis, foreign bodies, severe hemoptysis, and stents placement, using the modern “Herve Dutau” rigid bronchoscope set.
- Fiducials placement for accurate targeting in patients with lung cancer undergoing Cyber Knife (SBRT).
- Medical Thoracoscopy 1) in pleural effusions for both diagnosis and treatment, and 2) for the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax.
Take advantage of:
- The most comprehensive IP Unit in Greece.
- Deep anaesthesia without muscle relaxation, (maintenance of spontaneous breathing) in most of the procedures.
- Rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) by cytopathologist for immediate diagnosis in all cases.
- One Day Clinic without overnight stay in almost all cases.
For appointment
You can request for an appointment with Dr. Titopoulos at the Athens Medical in Athens or at the European Interbalkan Medical Center in Thessaloniki.
In case you speak English, you can contact directly the Secretariat to make an appointment. Otherwise, you can contact the International Patients Department and request an appointment with Dr. Titopoulos, in Athens or in Thessaloniki.
Secretariat for Appointment
+30 699 8070 562
Department for International Patients
+30 2310 400 944 (08.00 - 15.30)
Email:
titopoulos.iraklis@gmail.com
