Pediatricians

Dr. Thanos Xristos is a Pediatrician, specialized in Germany in Infectious Diseases and in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Since October 2022, he has maintained his private practice in Kalamaria and, since December 2022, he serves as a Pediatrician at the "Agios Loukas" Clinic in Thessaloniki. Until May 31, 2023, he practiced for four years as a private specialist physician in pediatric and adolescent medicine at a family/pediatric practice in Berlin. Dr. Xristos is a graduate of the Democritus University of Thrace. As part of his postgraduate training, he obtained a Certificate in Clinical Nutrition in Pediatrics after successful examinations (DGKJ) and recognition by the Ärztekammer Westfalen Lippe. He is an Authorized collaborator of the A' Test (school readiness screening) and has attended IBCLC Lactation Consultant Seminars. During his specialization and further training, he worked in Germany at academic hospitals of the University of Münster, gaining two years of work experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 1) and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. As a trainee physician, he also worked in the private pediatric and adolescent practice of Prof. Dr. Stefan Eber in Munich. He collaborated with Assistant Professor E. Paraskakis at the pediatric pulmonology clinic of the pediatric department of DUTH (performing spirometry, skin tests, and participating in scientific research). Finally, he provided voluntary pediatric services at refugee centers in the city of Dortmund. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medicine, utilizing his scientific excellence and extensive experience.

Tomaras Georgios is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He completed his Pediatrics specialization at the University Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." Since then, he has collaborated in a pediatric practice from 2012 to 2016. Concurrently, he worked with Doctors of the World from 2014 to 2019, both within Athens and across the remaining island and mainland regions of Greece, examining uninsured citizens and refugees. Finally, since 2016, the doctor has been co-located with a Pediatric Dermatologist in a practice located in the Kontopouko area.

Natalia Syrimi is a Pediatrician - Military Doctor and maintains a private practice in Pallini. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated as Head of School from the Military Officers School of Corps. She specialized in Pediatrics in Greece at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and in the United Kingdom at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and Great Western Hospital in Swindon, where she completed her training. She holds a postgraduate diploma in pediatric infections from the University of Oxford. Previously, she worked as a Trainee in Neonatology in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, and as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist in the Pediatric Department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, England. Currently, she also works as a Consultant Pediatrician in the Pediatric Department of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and is a member of the Hospital Infection Control Department with an active role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong research interest. She is a member of the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) and has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences. Finally, she has specialized expertise and experience in neonatology, breastfeeding, and pediatric infectious diseases.

Η Σοφία Χάιδου είναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αργυρούπολη.

Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στην οποία εισήχθη κατόπιν Πανελλαδικών Εξετάσεων.

Η ιατρός, αφού ολοκλήρωσε την Υπηρεσία Υπαίθρου στο Γ.Ν. Ζακύνθου, ειδικεύθηκε στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία” και στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Τρίπολης. Θήτευσε ως Επιμελήτρια Παιδίατρος στο Metropolitan Hospital καθώς και στα Πολυϊατρεία Medifirst Interamerican. Επίσης είναι συνεργάτης της Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Ιασώ Παίδων, του Metropolitan Hospital και του Παίδων ΜΗΤΕΡΑ.

Έχει εκπαιδευθεί στην Επείγουσα Παιδιατρική, Νεογνολογία, Τακτική Παρακολούθηση βρεφών-παιδιών και εφήβων, Εμβολιασμούς ενώ απέκτησε εμπειρία στην Παιδογαστρεντερολογία, Παιδονευρολογία, Παιδονεφρολογία, Παιδορευματολογία, Παιδοογκολογία και Παιδοκαρδιολογία. Είναι Πιστοποιημένη Εκπαιδεύτρια Neonatal Life Support (NLS) από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Καρδιοαναπνευστικής Αναζωογόνησης (ΕΕΚΑΑ) και συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση ανάνηψης νεογνών. Είναι πιστοποιημένη στην ανάνηψη παιδιού από την Advanced Paediatric Life Support. Συμμετέχει σε πλήθος Συνεδρίων με Ομιλίες/Εργασίες ενώ παρουσιάζει ερευνητικό έργο με δημοσιεύσεις σε Διεθνή Ιατρικά Περιοδικά.

Στο ιατρείο παρέχονται υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες Πρωτοβάθμιας Παιδιατρικής φροντίδας και αντιμετωπίζονται τακτικά και επείγοντα περιστατικά σε ένα υπερσύγχρονο, ευρύχωρο, ασφαλές και ειδικά διαμορφωμένο περιβάλλον, με γνώμονα την αγάπη για το παιδί και τη διασφάλιση της υγείας του. Ο χώρος αναμονής είναι ειδικά σχεδιασμένος για τα παιδιά με στόχο να δημιουργήσει μια οικεία και φιλική ατμόσφαιρα. Περιλαμβάνει παιδότοπο με δραστηριότητες για τα παιδιά όλων των ηλικιών. Με αυτό τον τρόπο το παιδί ενθαρρύνεται να παίξει όμορφα παιχνίδια, να ζωγραφίσει και να διαβάσει παιδικά παραμύθια ώστε η επίσκεψη στον Παιδίατρο να είναι μια ευχάριστη εμπειρία χωρίς να δημιουργεί αίσθημα φόβου. Το ιατρείο διαθέτει δύο αυτόνομα, πλήρως εξοπλισμένα εξεταστήρια ώστε να εξασφαλίζεται η τήρηση των υγειονομικών πρωτοκόλλων.Tο ιατρείο είναι επίσης προσβάσιμο σε άτομα με κινητικές δυσκολίες καθώς υπάρχει ειδικά διαμορφωμένη ράμπα και η στάθμευση είναι άνετη. Επίσης, διαθέτει πιστοποιητικό απολύμανσης και απεντόμωσης που ανανεώνεται τακτικά.

Asimaki Xara is a Pediatrician - Infectious Disease Specialist and maintains her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina Medical School and specialized in Pediatrics with further specialization in Infectious Diseases at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant at Mitera Children's Hospital and as an Infectious Diseases Consultant at MENN Lito. Previously, she has worked as a Pediatrician in daycare centers, in a Refugee Facility of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant at Euroclinic Pediatrics, and as an Assistant Physician in the Dialysis Unit of the private clinic "Vougiouklakeio."

Kapsali Argyro is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her training at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she handled rare cases and engaged in their scientific study through articles published in pediatric journals. The physician continues her education through selected seminars and conferences, and follows the global literature and publications to provide the best and timely health services to families and children. In her pediatric practice, she fully manages the physical and mental health of the child. She maintains a comprehensive Electronic Record, including vaccinations and examinations, which is available to parents at any time. She promotes breastfeeding and places special emphasis on proper and healthy nutrition according to age, informing parents orally, through printed materials, and newsletters. Primarily, she emphasizes prevention, vaccinations, and minimizing the use of medications, especially antibiotics, strengthening communication with parents until the child's recovery. Finally, she collaborates with specialists such as Pediatric Cardiologists, Pediatric Dermatologists, Pediatric Orthopedists, as well as specialized departments of major Children's Hospitals, including the Obesity Department of "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the Hyperlipidemia Department of "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, among others.

Zeinentin Subchia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She was born in Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She completed his compulsory field service at the General Hospital of Chalkida and specialized in pediatrics at the General Hospital of Penteli Children's Hospital. She was trained in Paediatric Dermatology at the Athens Aphrodisiac and Dermatological Diseases Hospital "Andreas Syngros" and in Neonatology at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelos" and at the Neonatal Unit of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". She holds a Master's degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with the title "Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing - Research" and a thesis entitled "Predisposing factors of obesity in children with ADHD and in children without ADHD". She is certified in the use of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, "Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development", at Churchill College, Cambridge and is certified in the use of the PAIS test for early detection of autism. In addition, she holds a Postgraduate Certificate in "Fundamentals of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics", from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has participated in numerous pediatric conferences with talks and posters. He has taken part in several voluntary activities, such as blood donations, immunizations of needy children, pediatrician in national examinations of children with special needs. Finally, he is proficient in English, French and Arabic.

Η Λιάσκου Αικατερίνη είναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Βασιλικό Χαλκίδας. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στην παιδιατρική φροντίδα, έχοντας διατελέσει ιατρός της Β’ Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών "Π. & Α. Κυριακού". Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύτηκε στη Μονάδα Εντατικής Θεραπείας του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου, αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση παιδιατρικών περιστατικών.

Στο ιατρείο της παρέχονται ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες παιδιατρικής φροντίδας, με στόχο την πρόληψη, τη σωστή διάγνωση και την εξατομικευμένη αντιμετώπιση κάθε παιδιού. Οι υπηρεσίες περιλαμβάνουν παιδιατρική εξέταση, εμβολιασμούς, πιστοποιητικά υγείας για σχολικές και αθλητικές δραστηριότητες, συνταγογράφηση και παραπεμπτικά εξετάσεων μέσω ΕΟΠΥΥ, καθώς και κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεις, όπου απαιτείται.

Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στην παρακολούθηση αναπτυξιακών διαταραχών, στην αλλεργιολογική αξιολόγηση και στην καθοδήγηση για τη σωστή διατροφή των παιδιών. Με υπευθυνότητα, συνέπεια και ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, η γιατρός βρίσκεται δίπλα σε κάθε οικογένεια, προσφέροντας υψηλού επιπέδου παιδιατρική φροντίδα σε ένα ασφαλές και φιλικό περιβάλλον.

Georgia Avrami MD, MSc is a Pediatrician with certified specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Diabetology from the German Medical Association of the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe). She was admitted to the Medical School of the University of Patras through the Panhellenic exams. After completing her studies, she moved to Germany in 2014, where she obtained the German Medical License to Practice (Approbation) and subsequently completed her residency in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. After obtaining the German board certification in Pediatrics in 2020, she continued her specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Diabetology at the University Pediatric Clinic of Universitätsklinikum OWL. In 2022, she acquired her specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Diabetology following examinations from the German Medical Association of the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe). Dr. Avrami worked as the coordinator of the obesity department at the University Pediatric Clinic OWL and participated in the education of children with Diabetes Mellitus as well as their parents and teachers. Since January 2023, she has served as head of the pediatric endocrinology department at the largest endocrinology center in Stuttgart (Endokrinologikum Stuttgart). During her time in Germany, she completed her specialization in Childhood Obesity and was certified by the German Obesity Society for Children (AGA). In 2022, Dr. Avrami was certified by the German Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (AG Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie) as a specialist in pediatric gynecological endocrinology. Simultaneously, she obtained the specialized Diabetology title from the German Diabetes Society (DDG) after examinations.

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.

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.

Vlaxou Aggeliki is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the same institution. She has completed her Pediatric specialty training at Lamia General Hospital and at the University Clinic of the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, where she subsequently specialized in Neonatology. During her professional career, she has worked as a scientific collaborator and researcher in the Oncology Department of Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, as well as a scientific collaborator in the Regular Pediatric Clinic of the University Nursing Department of EKPA at the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital. She has served as an associate pediatrician at Mitera Hospital and currently works as a pediatric consultant at Metropolitan Hospital, while simultaneously maintaining a private practice. She began her medical career with rural service at the Oia Regional Clinic and the Santorini Health Center, in collaboration with Syros General Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric cases.

Papakonstantinou Despoina is a Pediatrician and holds a PhD from the University of Patras, with a private practice in Vari. Simultaneously, she serves as a Consultant in the Pediatric Clinic and outpatient clinics at Iasis Children’s Hospital. She studied Medicine at the University of Patras and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital of Corinth and the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital. She has extensive experience and training within the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS Trust), having worked at Leeds Children’s Hospital and other clinics. She has participated as an instructor in the intradepartmental training program for trainees at Leeds Teaching Hospital, NHS Trust. Furthermore, she has a significant research background with numerous publications and has attended many advanced training seminars.

Psoni-Soldatou Stauroula is a Pediatrician, PhD in Genetics from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive clinical experience as a pediatrician at the Pediatric Center of Athens and at "Paidon Mitera," as well as serving as a University Fellow of the Pediatric Clinical Genetics Department at the Medical Genetics Laboratory of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." She has research experience at the Medical School of the University of Geneva and at the University Hospitals of Geneva in Switzerland. In her practice, she offers pediatric services and specialized clinical genetics services (diagnosis and monitoring of genetic diseases), with collaboration with physicians specializing in pediatric subspecialties. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Messinia Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Medical Genetics, the European Society of Human Genetics, and the Hellenic Society for the Support of Children with Genetic Disorders "The Future."

Georgios Kaniouras is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Gkyzis. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Padua and a postgraduate degree in "Pediatric Nutrition" from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his specialty training in Pediatrics at the 3rd Pediatric Clinic of the University Hospital "Attikon," while also undertaking training at major hospitals in Greece and Italy. Currently, he specializes in Neonatology and Breastfeeding. Additionally, he is a scientific collaborator of the Medical Diagnostic Center "Iatrokosmos" in the Pediatric Department. During his career, he has also collaborated with the Red Cross, the pediatric dermatology clinic of the Dermatology and Venereology Hospital of Athens "Andreas Syggros," the Smile of the Child organization, as well as summer programs for children's sports activities. Finally, it is important to note that Dr. Kaniouras continuously seeks to update and enhance his knowledge in the field of Pediatrics by participating in workshops and scientific medical conferences both in Greece and abroad.

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.

Trimis Georgios is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a diploma in Advanced Pediatric Life Support from Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in clinics in Greece and the United Kingdom as well as at VIANEX/Sanofi Pasteur MSD and MSD Greece. Additionally, he possesses significant research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications and abstracts in Greek and international journals, many of which he serves as a scientific reviewer, as well as presentations at Greek and international conferences and lectures he has delivered at these events.

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.