Pediatricians

Sarra Katerina is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She completed her studies at the Medical School as well as the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and her doctoral thesis at the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, where she also specialized in Pediatrics. Additionally, she works as a Pediatrician at Iaso Children’s Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital, and previously collaborated with Bristol Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. Finally, she has participated in numerous seminars and has extensive professional experience, enabling her to provide specialized solutions to the needs of each patient at her private practice.

Georgios Tsolas is a Pediatrician, Director of the Pediatric Clinic at the Metropolitan Hospital, and maintains private practices in Paleo Faliro and Saronida. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD from the same institution's Medical School. Pediatrician Georgios Tsolas is also specialized in Pediatric Lipid Disorders, with extensive experience in their management. He served for several years as the head of the Lipid Disorders Clinic of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," as well as the Pediatric Lipid Clinic at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. He professionally manages all cases scientifically, beyond general pediatric care, including the monitoring and treatment of Dyslipidemia cases (typically Hypercholesterolemia).

Maria Mpalla is a Pediatrician - Child Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, Athens. Concurrently, she collaborates with the Pediatric Clinic at the "MITERA" Children's Hospital and serves as a Scientific Associate in pediatric neurology at the 1st Pediatric University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Additionally, she has worked as a Pediatrician at the Aristotle Corinthian Educational Institute. She possesses extensive experience in pediatric dermatology, counseling and techniques for proper breastfeeding, child nutrition, developmental pediatrics, and pediatric neurology.

Dr. Gkouma Viktoria is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kastoria, the University General Hospital of Larissa, and the University Pediatric Surgery Clinic in Lausanne, Switzerland (CHUV). Currently, she serves as an attending physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Medical Center and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Giannopoulou Sotiria MD, MPH, IBCLC is a Pediatrician - Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed a Master's Degree in Public Health with a focus on Social and Preventive Medicine at the Medical School of the University of Patras. Her thesis addressed childhood obesity. She served as a mandatory rural service physician in Konitsa, Ioannina. She began her pediatric specialty training at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Zakynthos and completed it at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Patras "Karamanadaneio," where she participated in the Endocrinology and Neurology clinics, the Mediterranean Anemia Unit, and the Neonatal Unit. She has also worked as an on-call physician in private healthcare units and as the Chief Medical Officer at recreational facilities and football matches in Ioannina. She was responsible for teaching anatomy, physiology, dermatology, hygiene, and first aid courses at the Vocational Training Institute of the Manpower Employment Organization during 2019 - 2020. She considers it important to continuously expand and validate her scientific knowledge through ongoing training by participating in conferences, seminars, and reviewing international literature. Additionally, she has authored numerous articles and presentations at Greek and international conferences. Finally, she is a lactation consultant and has experience in pediatric nutrition, managing childhood obesity, as well as endocrinological issues.

Maria Kalampogia - Polyxroni is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Pediatrics at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Athens General Hospital "Elena Venizelou - Alexandra," the Pediatric Clinic of "Sismanoglio" General Hospital of Komotini, and the Second University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," where she obtained her specialty certification in November 2019. She has been trained in Neonatal Life Support, Basic Life Support and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillation BLS/AED), as well as in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS). She has experience monitoring routine and emergency cases in children of all ages, having worked in the Pediatric Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital and Euroclinic Children’s Hospital, as well as in the Neonatal Department (Nursery) of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Gaia." Finally, she regularly participates in conferences and scientific meetings in Greece and abroad to remain continuously updated on the latest developments in her field.

Dr. Sofia Genitsaridi is a pediatrician with a private practice based in Glyfada, Athens. She graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

She completed part of her pediatric residency with a specialization in Neonatology at the University Neonatal Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, where she received training in neonatal resuscitation, early neonatal care, and the establishment of breastfeeding immediately after birth.

She obtained her PhD from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors (“Excellent”). Her doctoral dissertation focused on the effectiveness of a personalized model of nutrition, physical activity, and psychological intervention for the prevention and management of childhood and adolescent obesity and overweight. The research was conducted at the Weight Management Center of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital.

Dr. Genitsaridi also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pediatrics – Clinical Practice and Research, from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which she completed with distinction.

She worked as a scientific associate at the University Pediatric Clinic in Mainz, Germany, gaining valuable international clinical experience. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her pediatric specialization at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital, where she was trained in diagnosing and managing a wide range of common and rare pediatric conditions. She successfully passed the national board certification exams in Pediatrics.

Currently, Dr. Genitsaridi works as a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Obesity Center, part of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic at “Aghia Sophia” Hospital, and serves as an Attending Pediatrician at the Athens Euroclinic for Children.

She has actively participated in numerous national and international pediatric congresses as both an attendee and invited speaker. Her academic portfolio includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals. Dr. Genitsaridi is also certified in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) and has received extensive training in breastfeeding support through various specialized seminars.

Dr. Papaioannou Vasiliki is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in endocrinology and diabetes from Queen Mary University in London. The doctor specializes in neonatology, pediatric intensive care, and breastfeeding, with particular expertise in monitoring and assessing growth and development. Additionally, Dr. Papaioannou has significant professional experience, having trained at major hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom. In her private practice, she provides specialized services with a comprehensive understanding of children's needs.

Konstantelos Dimitrios is a Pediatrician-Neonatologist and operates his private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Dresden (TU Dresden). He specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology at the Pediatric Clinic of the "Carl Gustav Carus" University, Dresden, Germany. His recognized scientific expertise is also demonstrated by the fact that in 2015 he was awarded the 2nd National Patient Safety Award by the German Ministry of Health for his research program titled: “Videomonitoring of the delivery room management of preterm newborns.” He is a member of the European Scientific Collaboration on Neonatal Resuscitation and has served as Head of the Neonatology Department at the Pediatric Clinic of the "Carl Gustav Carus" University in Dresden and as Pediatric Consultant at the Pediatric Clinic of the same university. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, combining his scientific knowledge with experience and professionalism.

Psyxogiopoulou Sotiria is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Athens. She holds a medical degree from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing Research from the same university. She specialized in pediatrics at the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital, as well as at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kalamata. She worked as a Second-Level Consultant in the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kalamata from 2017 to 2019. Since then, she has been a private pediatrician and a collaborating pediatrician at the Pediatric Clinic of the Mitera Children's Hospital. As part of her continuous professional development, she participates in numerous conferences to stay updated on the latest advancements and provide specialized services tailored to the needs of children.

Dr. Maria Vranou is a Pediatrician and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where she completed her doctoral studies with the highest distinction ("Excellent"). She graduated from the NKUA Medical School in 1997. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at the "Agia Sofia" Children’s Hospital in Athens from 2002 to 2006. She then specialized in Neonatology, training in the Premature Neonatal Unit and the Obstetrics–Neonatology Clinic of "Alexandra" Hospital in Athens from August 2005 to February 2006. Furthering her training, she completed a specialization in Pediatric Intensive Care at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the "Agia Sofia" Children’s Hospital from December 2010 to July 2013. In addition to her clinical work, she served as a Scientific Associate at the Hemorrhagic Disorders – Hemophilia Unit of the "Agia Sofia" Children’s Hospital from September 2006 to October 2007.

Dr. Vranou currently runs a private pediatric practice in Piraeus, providing high-quality medical care with a focus on neonatology, pediatric intensive care, and the management of children with chronic or complex medical conditions.

Iordanidou Katerina is a Pediatrician in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and obtained her Pediatric specialization title in September 2019 following examinations. She began her specialty in the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kavala and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom. She initially trained in the Neonatal Unit at Barnet Hospital in London and later at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she acquired extensive experience in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and the emergency department. She received further training in pediatric endocrinology at the Royal London Hospital, working as a Senior Endocrine Fellow. She also worked as a Senior Registrar at Barnet Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, covering the Pediatric Department and the Neonatal Unit. Since 2013, she has been a certified ERC instructor in Neonatal Life Support (NLS Instructor). Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice with modern equipment in the center of Thessaloniki, in a space designed to meet the needs of both children and mothers, including a breastfeeding area. With responsibility and scientific expertise, she undertakes the care of children from the neonatal period through adolescence.

Xanioti Ilektra is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. In addition to her private practice, she serves as an affiliated Pediatrician at the Medical Center of Athens. She has extensive experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Second Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center of Athens and as the chief supervising Pediatrician at IASO Paidiatrikon.

Η Κατόπη Κωνσταντίνα είναι παιδίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην περιοχή της Ηλιούπολης από το 2008. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Παιδιατρική στην Παιδιατρική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ασκληπίειο Βούλας, όπου παρακολούθησε και το Aναπτυξιολογικό ιατρείο, και στη Β’ Παιδιατρική κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού", με εξάμηνη εκπαίδευση στη Νεογνολογία στη Μονάδα Εντατικής Θεραπείας Νεογνών του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου – Μαιευτηρίου " Έλενα Βενιζέλου". Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής της, παρακολούθησε τις εργασίες του Παιδοαλλεργιολογικού, του Οφθαλμολογικού, του Ωτορινολαρρυγγολογικού και του τμήματος Αύξησης και Ανάπτυξης του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού" αλλά και του Παιδοδερματολογικού εξωτερικού ιατρείου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Αγία Σοφία". Είναι κάτοχος του διεθνούς διπλώματος διαχείρισης τραύματος Acute Trauma Life Support και είναι πιστοποιημένη στη χορήγηση της διεθνώς καθιερωμένης δοκιμασίας αναπτυξιολογικής εκτίμησης βρεφών και νηπίων Bayley (III) Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. Είναι απόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος παιδιατρικής διατροφής (Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition) του Boston University School of Medicine. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ανακοινώσεις σε Πανελλήνια και Διεθνή συνέδρια καθώς και σε δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά, ενώ, στα πλαίσια της διαρκούς ενημέρωσης και εκπαίδευσής της, παρακολουθεί πλήθος συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων κάθε χρόνο. Συμμετέχει στη διοργάνωση ομιλιών και σεμιναρίων παιδιατρικής θεματολογίας που απευθύνονται σε γονείς – φροντιστές παιδιών. Υποστηρίζει τον μητρικό θηλασμό ως μέρος διεπιστημονικής ομάδας, προετοιμάζοντας το ζευγάρι προγεννητικά, βοηθώντας τη θηλάζουσα μητέρα στις πρώτες της προσπάθειες και επιλύοντας τα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν. Στο ιατρείο της φροντίζει για τη βέλτιστη παρακολούθηση της υγείας βρεφών, παιδιών και εφήβων, όπως και για τη σωστή ενημέρωση των γονέων γύρω από θέματα της παιδικής ανάπτυξης και ανατροφής.

Kapogiannis Xaris is a Pediatrician specialized in Pediatric Nephrology (MD, PhD). He works as a Pediatrician - Pediatric Nephrologist (Consultant) at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Medical Group of Athens). He maintains a private practice in Marousi. Kapogiannis Xaris specialized in Pediatrics at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Subsequently, he worked as a Consultant in the 1st Pediatric Department of the University of Athens at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." During this period, he was responsible for the Emergency Department and simultaneously specialized in Pediatric Nephrology. He completed his Pediatric Nephrology specialization at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Panagiotopoulou Tzortzina MSc, IBCLC is a Pediatrician - Certified Breastfeeding Consultant IBCLC and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated in 2006 from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and continued her postgraduate training at the same university, specializing in clinical Pediatrics and Nursing Research, which she completed in 2017. In the same year, she obtained the Pediatric specialty title after specializing at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia". Subsequently, she received two certifications in pediatric nutrition through distance learning at Ludwig-Maximilians University (Germany) and Boston University (USA). Since 2021, after successful examinations approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies of the USA (NCCA), she has received the Global IBCLC Certification as a Breastfeeding Consultant, whereby, with her knowledge and experience in breastfeeding-related issues (e.g., breastfeeding difficulties, prematurity, multiple pregnancies), she actively supports mothers in this purpose. Regarding her professional experience, the doctor has worked for 5 years at the Alexandra Health Center as a Registrar B, with experience in managing emergency pediatric cases as well as Covid-19 morbidity cases in children. Additionally, she has worked at the Global Brigades Polyclinic, providing primary healthcare services to socially vulnerable groups. Finally, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences, many of which she has presented scientific papers, and she is a member of the following associations and societies: Medical Association of Athens, Galaxias - Association of Certified Breastfeeding Consultants IBCLC Greece, Breastfeeding Association of Greece - La Leche League Greece, IBFAN Greece - Action Network for Infant and Child Nutrition.

Pothoulaki Eleni is a Pediatrician who has maintained a practice for 15 years in the center of Athens. She completed her studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her career, she has served in various hospital and regional facilities, including the "Elpis" Hospital in Athens, the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital, and the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula, as well as completing rural service at the Regional Clinic of Daphni Aigio. She specialized in Pediatrics, actively participating in conferences and scientific activities, and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. Her professional trajectory combines clinical experience, scientific training, and dedication to children's health, and at her practice, she provides specialized services in the field of infant, child, and adolescent development.

Kalentakis Dimitrios is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He studied at the Democritus University of Thrace, obtaining a degree from the Medical Department, and holds a degree in Biology from the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pediatric Resident at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, gaining extensive experience, as well as a Family Pediatrician at the Local Health Unit of Petroupoli. In his fully equipped clinic, he addresses issues related to allergy assessments, gastroesophageal reflux, dyslipidemias, eczema, jaundice concerns, management of childhood obesity, and also performs vaccinations from the neonatal period through adolescence, aiming at the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of all relevant conditions.

Tiliakos Ioannis is a Pediatrician with private practices in Dafni and Kallithea. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and participated in the postgraduate program (MSc) in Clinical Pediatrics and Research at the University of Athens, at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sophia." Additionally, he holds an APLS (Advanced Pediatric Life Support) diploma and was a recipient of the "Mavrokordatou" Endowment Scholarship during his undergraduate studies. He has served as a member of the Pediatric team at Metropolitan Hospital and as a member of Accurate Health Auditing & Consulting at IASO Children's Hospital, while being a Scientific Collaborator at the Special Pulmonology Unit of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic. Finally, the doctor actively participates in the authorship of papers and presentations at medical seminars and conferences, both in Greece and abroad.