Interventional Cardiologist in Thessaloniki – Konstantinos Bermpeis, MD
Konstantinos Bermpeis, MD, FESC, is an interventional cardiologist and Head of the Second Cardiology Department at the General Clinic of Thessaloniki. He treats coronary artery disease, valve disease and structural heart disease with minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. Consultations are available in English.
About Dr Bermpeis
Dr Bermpeis (also written Berbeis) studied medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He trained in cardiology at the University Hospital of Marburg (UKGM) in Germany and at Papanikolaou General Hospital in Thessaloniki.
He then completed a two-year fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Cardiovascular Center Aalst (OLV Aalst) in Belgium, an international reference centre for coronary physiology. There he worked alongside Prof. Bernard De Bruyne and took part in more than 4,000 interventional procedures.
He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and the elected President of the Aorta and Peripheral Vessels Working Group of the Hellenic Cardiological Society. He has served on committees of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and reviews for the American Journal of Cardiology and EuroIntervention.
He has specialist experience in robotic-assisted coronary angioplasty (R-PCI) and has published and presented work in this field.
Treatments and procedures
- Coronary angiography: the reference test for diagnosing coronary artery disease. Read more
- Coronary angioplasty and stents (PCI): opening narrowed coronary arteries, usually through the wrist (radial access). Read more
- Complex PCI: treatment of complex and high-risk coronary lesions. Read more
- Calcified coronary lesions: rotablation and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). Read more
- Intracoronary imaging (IVUS and OCT): precise stent sizing and placement. Read more
- Coronary physiology (FFR, iFR, IMR): measuring whether a narrowing truly limits blood flow before deciding on a stent. Read more
- Microvascular angina and coronary spasm (INOCA): investigation of chest pain when the angiogram is normal. Read more
- TAVI: transcatheter aortic valve implantation for severe aortic stenosis, without open-heart surgery. Read more
- PFO and ASD closure: catheter closure of a patent foramen ovale or atrial septal defect. Read more
- Second opinion: review of a recommended stent, bypass or valve procedure. Valve disease: second opinion · Coronary disease: read more
Every treatment decision follows current international guidelines and, where appropriate, is discussed within a multidisciplinary Heart Team.
For international patients and visitors
If you live in Greece as an expatriate, are visiting Thessaloniki, or are considering treatment here, you can arrange a consultation in English. Please bring or send your previous reports, ECGs and imaging so they can be reviewed in advance.
The General Clinic of Thessaloniki works with a large number of private insurers. Coverage depends on your policy, so please confirm it with your insurer before any procedure.
Location and appointments
- Hospital: General Clinic of Thessaloniki, 11 Marias Kallas & 2 Gravias Street, Thessaloniki 546 45, Greece
- Office: Marias Kallas & 2 Pittakou Street, Thessaloniki 546 45
- Phone: +30 697 416 6280 (Monday to Friday, 9:00–21:00)
- Email: konstantinosberbeis@gmail.com
- Online booking: Book online
Frequently asked questions
Can I have my consultation in English?
Yes. Consultations, explanations and written instructions are available in English.
How do I book an appointment?
Call +30 697 416 6280 or book online. For a second opinion, have your recent test results ready.
Where are procedures performed?
Procedures such as coronary angiography, angioplasty and TAVI are performed at the General Clinic of Thessaloniki.
Can you review tests performed abroad?
Yes. Bring or send your reports and imaging before the appointment so they can be assessed in advance.