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.

Dimitriou Katerina is a Pediatrician specializing in neonatology with many years of experience in major hospitals, while maintaining a private practice in Spata. For the past 15 years, she has been a Consultant in the Neonatal Premature Unit at Iaso Maternity Hospital. She advocates for preventive medicine and, beyond growth monitoring and vaccination, she is particularly interested in children's nutrition, considering it very important for health and the prevention of degenerative diseases. She has always sought ways and advice to improve the quality of life and health of children, recognizing that healthy physical development is multifactorial (good nutrition, exercise, quality sleep, absence of stress, healthy relationships with family and peers). Finally, the doctor possesses the appropriate knowledge base and the patience required to manage health issues in neonates, children, and adolescents.

Dr. Papadopoulou Maria, MD, MSc, is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras in 2009 and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital of Florina and the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She has worked as a General Practitioner in France, in Child Psychiatry and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as a Rural Doctor at the Regional Clinic of Almyropotamos. Additionally, she has served as a Pediatrician - Auxiliary Physician / Registrar B at the Health Center of Chalandri. Meanwhile, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association. her practice provides regular pediatric monitoring, vaccinations, emergency care, parental counseling, and offers home visits upon request or when deemed necessary. Finally, with empathy and a focus on providing optimal care to young patients and the healthy development of all children, the pediatrician is pleased to accompany you on the magical journey of parenthood.

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.

Moraitis Panagiotis is a Pediatrician who maintains his private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Attending Physician at Gaia Maternity Hospital, Attending Physician in the Pediatric Clinic at the Marousi Medical Center, and Assistant Attending Physician at the 1st University Clinic of the Children's Hospital "AGIA SOFIA".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argyropoulou Elvina (Stavroula) is a Pediatrician - PhD graduate from the Medical School of NKUA and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She was born and raised in Kalamata. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 2nd University Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." She obtained her doctoral dissertation in July 2025, for which she received a scholarship and was awarded by the Hellenic Diabetes Association. She has experience in managing pediatric emergencies as she worked as a Pediatric Registrar in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She currently works as a Pediatric Registrar at Iaso Pediatrics and is an external collaborator at the Athens Medical Center.

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.

Tsitsari Ioanna is a Pediatrician based in Ano Toumpa, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in the "Biotechnology" Program from the University of Ioannina. Her specialization was completed at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Giannitsa and the University General Hospital of Ioannina (PGNI), as well as at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of PGNI. From 2019 until the end of 2023, she worked as an Assistant Pediatrician at the Pylea Axioy Health Center, at the Mother and Child Protection Station (Vaccination Department), and at the Pediatric Clinic, while in 2023 she covered pediatric on-call duties at the Evosmos Health Center. Since 2024, she has maintained a private practice in Ano Toumpa, located at 182 Grigoriou Lambraki Street, next to the new playground "Park for All," in the former orphanage "Megas Alexandros."

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.

Georgios Kaniaris is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist and has been running a private practice for the past 23 years in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) and is an active member of the Athens Medical Association and the Pediatric Society. The specialist specializes in Neonatology, Pediatric Nutrition, and Maternal Breastfeeding. Finally, as part of his continuous education and training, the doctor has participated in dozens of conferences and workshops both in Greece and abroad.

Tsitsika Artemis MD, PhD is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She was elected Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." Subsequently, she received further training in the field of Adolescent Medicine at specialized centers in Greece, Europe, and the USA. She is the founding scientific director of the Adolescent Health Unit (A.H.U.) of the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and the scientific coordinator of the youth-friendly programs of the University of Athens, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). She is responsible for the Ministry of Health's training programs regarding post-Covid-19 effects on children and adolescents and Director of the Postgraduate Program "Strategies for Developmental and Adolescent Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, she serves as Chair of the Committee for the correction of the declared gender of minors at the Ministry of Health and the International Committee for the development of "friendly" services according to the WHO guidelines.

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.