She sees patients by appointment at his office in Patras: 287 Korinthou Street, 26221 | 2610241142
As well as at her clinic in Athens: 2 Hatzigianni Mexi St., 11528 (Hilton) | 69449580775
Anastasia Markopoulou is a rheumatologist trained in the U.S. with a private practice in Patras. She has many years of experience at major university hospitals in the U.S. treating both complex and simple, everyday rheumatic conditions. She completed her training in Internal Medicine at Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center in New York State, and in Rheumatology at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, with further training at Harvard University’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She worked for many years as a rheumatologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.
He specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections of medications, having graduated from USSONAR (Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists) and receiving certification from the American College of Rheumatology (RhMSUS).
He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and participates in continuing education in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (maintenance of certification) provided by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In 2020, after 15 years in the U.S., he returned to Greece to practice rheumatology in private practice with private medical practice in Patras and in Athens.
The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound technology Esaote My LabSigmaElite for the rapid diagnosis of rheumatic diseases, as well as a polarizing microscope (ACCU-scope EXC 400) for the diagnosis of gout, pseudogout, or other forms of arthritis caused by the presence of crystals in the joints.
Brief Biography
- University of Crete School of Medicine, Bachelor’s Degree, 2002
- Field Service, 2002–2003
- ECFMG Certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates), 2005
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center, New York, U.S., 2006–2009
- Chief Resident in Internal Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center, New York, U.S., 2009–2010
- Fellowship in Rheumatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, U.S., 2010–2012. Rheumatology Fellowship-Class 2012
- Specialization in musculoskeletal ultrasound from the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR), U.S.A., 2011–2012
- Advanced Fellowship in Rheumatology, Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 2012–2013
- Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Rheumatologists, American College of Rheumatology (ACR), RhMSUS, U.S., 2014
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
- Rheumatology Fellow, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 2014–2019
- Founder and Director of the educational program and the outpatient rheumatology clinic specializing in musculoskeletal ultrasound, Department of Rheumatology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 2014–2019
Rheumatology, Conditions, Diagnosis & Treatment
Rheumatology and Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of non-traumatic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as diseases of the immune system.
Typical symptoms of rheumatic diseases
Pain that may be localized in or around the joints and lasts for more than a few days. Morning stiffness and joint swelling are some of the main symptoms.
Diagnosis of Rheumatic Diseases
In rheumatic diseases, early diagnosis and treatment are particularly important. The diagnosis is made by a rheumatologist based on the patient’s medical history, a physical examination, and the results of blood tests and imaging studies.
Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
Treatment is personalized, and the patient is treated as a whole. There is a wide range of medication options that not only help relieve pain but also modify the course of the disease.
Rheumatology Services
- Ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders based on the patient’s medical history, a physical examination, and specialized blood tests and imaging studies
- Intra-articular injections of medications
- Intravenous drug infusions
- Collaborations with physicians in other specialties
- Remote Consultation (Telemedicine)
