Pediatricians

Sotiriadou Olga is a Pediatrician-Neonatologist who maintains her private pediatric clinic in Nea Smyrni within Lifecheck Lab, offering comprehensive and scientifically substantiated care for neonates, infants, and children. In 2018, she obtained the Pediatric Specialty title from the Medical Association of Bavaria, in 2020 she acquired the Pediatric Specialty title from the Panhellenic Medical Association, and in 2022 she earned the Medical Specialization title in Neonatal Intensive Care. Since 2013, she holds a medical practice license in Germany from the Medical Association of Bavaria. She has worked in leading hospitals in Germany, such as the University Hospital of Munich (Universität Klinikum München-LMU) and the Memmingen Clinic (Akademisches Klinikum Memmingen), both in general pediatrics and emergency departments as well as in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Additionally, she participated in outpatient clinics for asthma management and allergy desensitization. In Greece, she works as a Neonatologist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at REA Maternity Hospital. Within the framework of modern medical practice, her clinic provides an electronic child health record, in which medical history, growth charts, vaccination schedules, and all information related to the findings of each visit are recorded. This documentation is electronically accessible to parents, enhancing transparency and continuous updates regarding the child's health status. Her scientific career is characterized by consistency, international experience, and specialization, with a focus on safe and personalized care.

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.

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.

Karavitis Panagiotis is a Pediatrician who maintains his private practice in the center of Peristeri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Thessaloniki with excellent grades. He specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st University Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital, as well as in Surgery for two years at the 401 General Military Hospital. He has received training in the Departments of Pediatric Allergology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Neonatology, Intensive Care Unit, and Developmental Pediatrics at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Alongside his private practice, he has provided pediatric services at IKA Alexandras and IKA Peristeri. Additionally, he collaborates with kindergartens, orphanages, and private insurance companies. The pediatrician actively and consistently participates in international and Greek conferences. His pediatric clinic is a particularly warm and beautifully decorated space. It offers comfort combined with a friendly atmosphere and the excellent hygiene conditions required for every modern medical facility. It consists of the visitors' reception area and the secretariat, a specially designed waiting area for children and parents, as well as a fully equipped examination room. Services provided include: free prenatal information for prospective parents on topics concerning breastfeeding, nutrition, newborn care, etc.; breastfeeding counseling with detailed guidance throughout the breastfeeding period and provision of printed materials; resolution of breastfeeding problems; complete clinical examination; monitoring and follow-up of growth and development of infants, toddlers, and adolescents; vaccinations, tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test), strep test, influenza test; diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as instructions for infection prevention; issuance of medical certifications; counseling support for behavioral problems, developmental disorders, learning difficulties, nutritional problems, and more.

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.

Valsamidi Krystallia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. Simultaneously, she serves as a Consultant Pediatrician A' at the Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Medical Center. She specialized in Pediatrics at the First University Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. At the same hospital in Edinburgh, she also specialized in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. In London, she specialized in Pediatrics/Neonatology, specifically at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, and worked as a Pediatric Consultant at the pediatric department of Royal Preston Hospital. Finally, she participates as a speaker and attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad.

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.

Kontogianni Eirini is a Pediatrician with 10 years of experience in managing acute and chronic cases and maintains a private practice in Charilaou, Thessaloniki. She handles the full age spectrum from neonatal to adolescent stages.

She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and since 2021 has been serving as a Pediatrician at the "Agios Loukas" Clinic in Thessaloniki. Upon completion of her medical studies, she worked at the Skiathos Health Center, fulfilling her mandatory rural service. She worked as a resident physician at the General Hospital of Giannitsa, the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," and completed her specialty training at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" in Athens. During her specialty, she underwent training in the Adolescent Medicine Department, the Endocrinology Department focused on Metabolism - Diabetes Mellitus - Obesity, the Pediatric Neurology and Development Department, the Allergy Unit, and the Hematology - Oncology Department. The 6-month neonatal observation took place at the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital. The doctor collaborated with the Athens Medical Center and worked as a Pediatrician at the National Poison Control Center. Additionally, she served as an Auxiliary Registrar B' at the Children's General Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou."

At her private practice, she undertakes the monitoring of growth and development of infants, children, and adolescents. She places particular emphasis on preventive medicine, proper parental guidance, and building a relationship of trust, offering personalized and scientifically substantiated care.

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.

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.

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.

Frima Eirini is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Patras. Since 2024, she has been working at Olympion, providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents. Simultaneously, she has gained significant experience as a Pediatric resident at the University General Hospital of Patras since 2020, as well as at the General State Hospital of Agrinio since 2018, acquiring extensive expertise in a wide range of pediatric cases. Previously, she served as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Astakos, where she was responsible for primary care of both children and adults, making a substantial contribution to the healthcare needs of the local community. She completed her studies at Comenius University in Bratislava, where she earned her Medical degree. She combines scientific training, diverse clinical experience, and dedication to child care, representing a dynamic and evolving presence in the field of Pediatrics.

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.

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.

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.          

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.

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.

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.