Pediatricians

Aggelis Anastasios is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty in Pediatrics at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." He is specialized in neonatal and pediatric resuscitation (EPLS, NLS) and holds a competency certificate for the Standard Autism Spectrum Disorders Screening Test (PAIS). Currently, alongside his private practice, he serves as an Associate Pediatrician at the Euroclinic for Children. Additionally, it is noteworthy that he has attended scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad, aiming for continuous education and professional development in his field.

Syrmou Areti is a Pediatrician and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Second University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Additionally, she is a breastfeeding counselor and specialist in infant and child nutrition through the Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine, having been trained in malnutrition, obesity, nutritional deficiencies, vegetarian diets, and gut microbiota. She has also received further training in the early detection of pervasive developmental disorders and holds a proficiency certificate for the Standardized Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Test "pais" as well as neonatal and pediatric resuscitation certification (PEPP). She has particular expertise in Medical Genetics, having worked as a collaborator in the Medical Genetics department at the University of Athens, where she completed her doctoral dissertation. She served as a Consultant in the Pediatric Clinic of Euroclinic Children's Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital, while also collaborating externally with private clinics (IASO, Mitera, Iatriko, Euroclinic Children's Hospital). Finally, she has numerous publications and presentations in international and Greek medical journals, as well as at Greek and international conferences, has contributed to book authorship, and has received awards from the Hellenic Pediatric Society.

Athanasia Pagoni MD, MSc, PhDc is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has extensive experience in the field of pediatrics and obstetric care, having worked for five years at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and since 2022, she has continued her professional career at the Maternity Hospital "Mitera." She has been an active member of the Athens Medical Association since 2012 and approaches her work with dedication, consistency, and a strong sense of responsibility towards her patients.

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.

Η Αυγερινού Κωνσταντίνα είναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Τέλεσε την υποχρεωτική υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο Κέντρο Υγείας Μεγαλόπολης. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Α΄ Παιδιατρική κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Αγλαΐα Κυριακού" όπου και εργάστηκε μετά την λήψη της ειδικότητας και έλαβε αξιόλογη κλινική εμπειρία. Στα πλαίσια της ειδικότητάς της, έχει λάβει ειδική εκπαίδευση στη Νεογνολογία και στον Μητρικό Θηλασμό, στην Αναπτυξιακή Παιδιατρική, στην Παιδοδερματολογία, στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία, στη Μονάδα Αλλεργιολογίας καθώς και στο Διαβητολογικό κέντρο και στην ειδική Μονάδα Αύξησης. Η ιατρός είχε ακόμα την ευκαιρία να εκπαιδευτεί στο τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών του Παιδιατρικού Νοσοκομείου της Αδελαΐδας στη Νότια Αυστραλία καθώς και στην Παιδιατρική κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Tikur Anbessa της Αντίς Αμπέμπας στην Αιθιοπία. Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην "Παιδική Διατροφή" από την Ιατρική σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Βοστώνης. Είναι κάτοχος του εξειδικευμένου διεθνούς πιστoποιητικού APLS(Advanced Pediatric Life Support - Εξειδικευμένη υποστήριξη της ζωής στα παιδιά). Παρέχει τις ιατρικές της υπηρεσίες ως επίσημος συνεργάτης στην Παιδιατρική κλινική και στο τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "ΙΑΣΩ".Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής της επιμόρφωσης συμμετέχει σε παιδιατρικά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. Είναι έγγαμη και μητέρα τριών παιδιών. Τέλος, είναι άριστη γνώστης της Αγγλικής γλώσσας. 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. Υποστηρίζει τον μητρικό θηλασμό βοηθώντας τη θηλάζουσα μητέρα στις πρώτες της προσπάθειες και επιλύοντας τα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν. Το ιατρείο είναι χώρος ζεστός, όμορφος και κατάλληλα διαμορφωμένος ώστε να παρέχει στο παιδί ένα ευχάριστο και τρυφερό περιβάλλον. Παρέχει δωρεάν προγεννητική ενημέρωση στους μελλοντικούς γονείς (Δυνατότητα και διαδικτυακού ραντεβού), εξέταση νεογνού και συμβουλευτική γονέων για σίτιση και θηλασμό, εξέταση και εμβολιασμός βρεφών, νηπίων και εφήβων, παρακολούθηση αύξησης και ψυχοκινητικής εξέλιξης, εξέταση επειγόντων περιστατικών, ετήσιος έλεγχος αύξησης, προγραμματισμός προληπτικού ελέγχου, οξυμετρία, νεφελοποίηση, πιστοποιητικά κατόπιν κλινικής εξέτασης, δοκιμασία φυματίνης(Mantoux test),strep test,rsv test ,test covid, test γρίπης σε συνεργασία με υποειδικότητες.          

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.

Efthymiou Theodora, is a pediatrician and maintains a private practice located in Chalandri since 2006, while she is also collaborating with SOS DOCTORS as a fully active member. SOS DOCTORS is the first Greek organization of freelance medical specialists dedicated in providing home medical services in emergencies 24/7. They have carried out very important research work, which includes presentations at scientific conferences and publications in recognized international medical journals and their philosophy is that it is an obligation of every SOS doctor to be immediately at the patient’s side, any time any day. In September 1990, Mrs. Efthymiou entered the medical faculty of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated in 1996 with honors and an overall grade “Excellent”. Further, she specialized in the University B Pediatric Clinic of "AGIA SOFIA" Children's Hospital in Athens for four consecutive years (2002-2006). During her studies, she specialized in the department of pediatric cardiology, pediatric allergology and pediatric otolaryngology. Doctor Efthymiou also provides regular monitoring of infants from the day they return home until the age of 18 with respective concern and friendliness. After many years of experience as an SOS pediatrician, she offers medical services at home, where the child feels comfortable and safe. With the same state of mind and approach when entering her office in Chalandri, the waiting room has a playground area where the child has the opportunity to have a fun time until the exam.

Martinou - Kotsovolou Maria is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has experience in breastfeeding counseling, having attended a seminar at the University General Hospital "Attikon." She specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Prefectural Hospital of Kalamata and the Third Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she completed rural service at the Health Center of Andros and the General Hospital of Syros "Vardakeio and Proio" and regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of her ongoing professional development.

Loukas Ioannis is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a degree from Universita' degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza". He completed his specialty training at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "Panagioti & Aglaia Kyriakou". He has accumulated professional experience from a large number of hospital institutions, and currently serves as a Scientific Collaborator for the Affidea Euroiatriki group and as a contracted pediatrician with the Ministry of National Defense. The physician participates in numerous educational conferences in Greece and abroad as part of ongoing scientific training in the latest developments in Pediatrics. Additionally, he holds EPLS (European Pediatric Life Support) certification. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

Spanos Ioannis is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Modena in Italy and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital "Asklepieio Voulas" and the First Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." As part of his specialty, he has received specialized training at the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic of Asklepieio Voulas Hospital and in the Neonatal Department of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Additionally, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuous professional development.

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.

Nasi Lamprini is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated as Head of the SSAS School (Military School of Corps Officers) - 1st in order of success. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Additionally, she received further training in Pediatric Dermatology at the Pediatric Dermatology Unit of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She holds a master's degree in Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing Research from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, she has completed a postgraduate program in the Management of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She is a member of the European Society for Pediatric Dermatology (E.S.P.D). She has delivered numerous lectures and participated in a wide range of scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad. Moreover, she has a significant number of publications in reputable scientific journals. Today, she works as a Consultant in the Pediatric Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, while simultaneously managing cases covering the entire spectrum of pediatrics in her private practice.

Dr. Chryssoula Driggopoulou is a board-certified paediatrician with extensive clinical experience and specialized training in paediatric nutrition, infectious diseases, and neonatology. She has studied and practiced both in Greece and the United Kingdom, and she remains fully committed to continuous scientific development and delivering high-quality care to children and their families.She completed her specialty training in Paediatrics between 2015 and 2019 at the East of England Deanery in the United Kingdom. She then pursued postgraduate studies in Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the Democritus University of Thrace (2019–2021), followed by an MSc in Paediatric Nutrition at Boston University in 2021.Her professional experience began in 2013 at the Medway Maritime Hospital (UK), where she worked in a Level 3 Neonatal Unit. In 2014, she continued at Broomfield Hospital in a Level 2 Paediatric and Neonatal Unit. Since 2020, she has been working as a paediatrician at the General Hospital of Serres in Greece, providing comprehensive care to the children of the region.In parallel with her clinical work, Dr. Driggopoulou has participated in numerous seminars and scientific conferences. These include the Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS Hellas, 2021), the Neonatal Life Support Course organized by the Hellenic Society of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2022), the Panhellenic Paediatric Pulmonology Conference (2024), and training in emotional resilience and mental health in children and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic, in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has also taken part in multiple National Paediatric Congresses and in the Continuing Paediatric Education Program by the University of Ioannina.She is an active member of the General Medical Council (UK) since 2013, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) since 2014, the Medical Association of Serres since 2006, the Hellenic Paediatric Society since 2020, and the Volunteer Academy HELPHELLAS since 2022.With scientific competence, international experience, and a human-centered approach, Dr. Driggopoulou provides high-quality paediatric care with an emphasis on prevention, empathy, and building trust with families.

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.

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.

Mixalopoulos Xaralampos is a Pediatrician and maintains a private medical practice in Keratsini. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in pediatrics at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon". Additionally, he completed a postgraduate program in Applied Dietetics - Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University of Athens. He is a Senior Registrar at the Athens Medical Center and collaborates with the private multidisciplinary clinic Bioiatriki. He has worked as a pediatrician in municipal nurseries of Glyfada and Moschato - Tavros, as well as in the children's camps "Anagennisi". Finally, the doctor actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.