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.

Taliou Anna is a Pediatrician with further training in Pediatric Endocrinology and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She possesses significant clinical experience and serves as a scientific collaborator at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," the Child Health Institute, and the Pediatric Clinic "MITERA." She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After obtaining her Pediatric specialty title, she continued to work in a salaried position at the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she actively participated in the daily operation of the department and clinic as well as in the on-call program of the hospital's Emergency Department. During this period, she gained specialized clinical experience in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. As part of her involvement in the ENDORSE research program, she remained an active member in the daily operation of the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Finally, since 2021, she holds a salaried position at the Child Health Institute, where, in collaboration with the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, she is responsible for the diagnosis, initiation and regulation of treatment, and clinical follow-up of children with Congenital Hypothyroidism as well as monitoring their associated endocrinological problems.

Dr. Oikonomou is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios-Attica, as well as an attending physician at the Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center – Athens Medical Center. In his practice, he provides preventive pediatric care, vaccinations, guidance and support for breastfeeding, growth and development monitoring, and parental counseling, always with a focus on the child’s health and well-being. With scientific responsibility and a child-centered approach, he aims to ensure proper pediatric follow-up and the timely management of every need.

He holds an EPALS (European Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification and is currently completing his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He actively participates in numerous preventive and voluntary initiatives supporting vulnerable pediatric populations. He has publications in international journals as well as numerous presentations at scientific conferences.

Η κυρία Καραλή Άινο Αμαρυλλίς ειναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, είχε την ευκαιρία να εργαστεί ως εκπαιδευόμενος ιατρός στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο North Karelia Central Hospital της Φινλανδίας. Η εκπαίδευσή της στην Παιδιατρική ξεκίνησε με τη Νεογνολογική Κλινική του Αρεταιείου Νοσοκομείου του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών ενώ ακολούθως εκπαιδεύτηκε στην παιδιατρική κλινική του «Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας», όπου συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο της Κλινικής, με παρουσιάσεις και ομιλίες σε διάφορα συνέδρια. Στη συνέχεια, έκανε εκπαίδευση σε διάφορα τμήματα στα Νοσοκομεία Παίδων « Η Αγία Σοφία», στο «Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν » και στο Νοσοκομείο «Ανδρέας Συγγρός». Λαμβάνοντας τον τίτλο της Ειδικότητας συνέχισαε τη θητεία της στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Ασκληπιείο Βούλας», με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον και συμμετοχή στο έργο του Ιατρείου Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παδιατρικής, και ακολούθως υπηρέτησε στο Κέντρο Υγείας Σαλαμίνας. Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Εξειδικευμένη Εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και Υποστήριξη στο Μητρικό Θηλασμό (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδιατρική Διατροφή (Post Graduate Program από το Boston University). Έχει λάβει μέρος σε εκπαιδεύσεις για Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής στα Παιδιά (APLS) και για Υποστήριξη της Ζωής του Νεογνού (NLS). Τέλος, η ιατρός διατελεί επί σειρά ετών επιστημονική υπεύθυνη στο κοινωνικό παιδιατρείο «Ο Καλός Σαμαρείτης», και είναι συνεργάτης και τέως επιμελήτρια στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «ΙΑΣΩ », στο τμήμα των επειγόντων περιστατικών. Διατέλεσε επί σειρά ετών παιδίατρος στα «Παιδικά χωριά SOS». Στον ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο, έναν χαρούμενο και φιλόξενο χώρο διαμορφωμένο σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες των παιδιών, προσφέρει παιδιατρικές υπηρεσίες, ενώ στο ιατρείο διατίθεται ξεχωριστός χώρος μητρικού θηλασμού.

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.

Vasileiou Georgios is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist with private practices in Thessaloniki and Stavroupoli. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology. He is a Neonatologist at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Genesis". He worked as a neonatologist at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Genesis for 18 years (2004-2022) at Bioclinic (formerly Galinos), at Rea Clinic, as well as in the Pediatric Department of the General Clinic. Since 2022, he has been working as a collaborating neonatologist in the Maternity Department of the Bioclinic Clinic Thessaloniki. He has served as a Scientific Collaborator in the Neonatology Clinic of the National Health System (ESY) at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio". During his professional career, he has examined over 30,000 neonates and participated in almost as many vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Additionally, he possesses extensive experience in the issues that affect neonates. Finally, the doctor has published 7 scientific papers presented at conferences and published in scientific journals and regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.

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.

Popi Kouloufakou - Gratsia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Pediatrics and Research (MSc) at the same university. She has laboratory and clinical research experience in allergology, clinical immunology, and childhood obesity. Additionally, she has published works in international journals and books and has received funding for research in infectious diseases. Finally, she possesses significant clinical experience, having worked as a Pediatrician at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou".

Dr. Kakkou Spyridoula is a Pediatrician who maintains her private practice in Nikaia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has completed a Master's program at the National School of Public Health. As part of her specialty training, she served at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. In her private practice, she cares for a wide range of children, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to their individual needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maria Sarigianni is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Volos. She graduated from the Medical and Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Pediatrics at the University General Hospital of Larissa as well as at the Achillopouleio General Hospital of Volos. Her rural service was completed at the Regional Clinics of Milea, Promyri, Neochori, and Agios Georgios Nileias. Additionally, she has participated in conferences and speaks English.

Kalimeraki Eirini is a Pediatrician and maintains private practices in Galatsi and Ampelokipoi.

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.

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. Fragkiskos Maragoudakis, MD, MSc is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist with a private practice in Chania. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and completed his Master’s degree (MSc) in “Vaccinations and Prevention of Infections in Children and Adolescents.” He specialized in Pediatrics at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, where he also pursued further training in Neonatology.

He collaborates with Iasis Clinic - General Clinic Gavrilakis, the Neonatology & NICU Department of the University General Hospital of Heraklion, and the Pediatric Clinic of PAGNI.

His services include:

Specialized neonatal support during natural deliveries and cesarean sections

Regular follow-up and vaccinations of newborns, infants, and children

Emergency pediatric cases

Monitoring of chronic pediatric conditions

In-office and home visits

Finally, Dr. Maragoudakis speaks Greek, English, and German, and provides comprehensive care for children from birth through adolescence, with respect to the needs of every family.

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.

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.