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.

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.

Ο κύριος Λάιος Παναγιώτης είναι Παιδίατρος - Ομοιοπαθητικός - Αναπτυξιολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης και υπ. Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου LMU Μονάχου. Κατά την διάρκεια των σπουδών διεξήγε με υποτροφίες πρακτική άσκηση σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία όπως Karonlinska στην Στοκχόλμη , Meyer στην Φλωρεντία, στην μοναδική ιδιωτική ιατρική σχολή Witten - Herdecke της Γερμανίας και στο μεγαλύτερο νοσοκομείο της Ευρώπης AKH Wien στην Βιέννη. Έχει εκπαιδευθεί σε μεγάλα παιδιατρικά κέντρα σε Αγγλία, Γερμανία, Ελβετία, στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Παναγιώτη & Αγλαϊα Κυριακού" και στο Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Ελπίδα". Επίσης, έχει διεξάγει πρωτότυπη έρευνα στο αντικείμενο της Μοριακής Νεογνολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο LMU του Μονάχου, στα πλαίσια της Διδακτορικής του Διατριβής. Οι ποικίλες μετεκπαιδεύσεις του αφορούν στους τομείς της Παιδιατρικής Γαστρεντερολογίας (Πανεπιστήμίο Χαϊδελβέργης), αναγνωρισμένη από το ΚΕΣΥ, του Παιδιατρικού Υπερήχου (πανεπιστήμιο Χαϊδελβέργης & Ιένας), αναγνωρισμένη από το ΚΕΣΥ, της Παιδοκαρδιολογίας & Αναπτυξιακών διαταραχών, μέσα από την εμπειρία του σε ιδιωτικά παιδιατρικά ιατρεία σε Γερμανία και Ελβετία και της Παιδοπνευμονολογίας & Αλλεργιολογίας, ως συνεργάτης της πανεπιστημιακής κλινικής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης. Έχοντας πολύχρονη εμπειρία σε νεογνολογικές κλινικές της Ευρώπης και στο μαιευτήριο Λητώ και παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια μητρικού θηλασμού έχει συμμετάσχει στην διαδικασία πιστοποίησης ως σύμβουλος γαλουχίας IBCLC . Ακόμα, έχει μεγάλη εμπειρία σε παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας μέσα από την εκτενή συνεργασία του ως παιδίατρος σε 9 δήμους της επικράτειας αλλά και σε παιδιά με χρόνιες παθήσεις δουλεύοντας μέχρι και σήμερα σε δομές αρωγής ατόμων ΑμΕΑ. Ο γιατρός έχει λάβει μέρος σε πλήθος συνεδρίων σε Ελλάδα και Ευρώπη και ενημερώνεται συνεχώς πάνω στις εξελίξεις του αντικειμένου του ώστε να παρέχει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες στις ιδιαίτερες κι εξελισσόμενες ανάγκες των παιδιών. Στο πλήρως εξοπλισμένο & ανακαινισμένο παιδιατρικό ιατρείο του στην Νέα Σμύρνη παρέχει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες για την παρακολούθηση παιδιών από τη νεογνική μέχρι και την εφηβική ηλικία καθώς και για τη διάγνωση, παρακολούθηση και αντιμετώπιση κάθε παιδιατρικής πάθησης και επείγοντος περιστατικού, καθώς και συμβουλευτική στους γονείς για θέματα εμβολιασμού, ανάπτυξης παιδιών και νεογνών, διατροφής κ.α. Παρέχει συμβουλευτική μητρικού θηλασμού. Τέλος, πραγματοποιεί και επισκέψεις κατ’ οίκον.

Georgios Tsolas is a Pediatrician, Director of the Pediatric Clinic at the Metropolitan Hospital, and maintains private practices in Paleo Faliro and Saronida. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD from the same institution's Medical School. Pediatrician Georgios Tsolas is also specialized in Pediatric Lipid Disorders, with extensive experience in their management. He served for several years as the head of the Lipid Disorders Clinic of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," as well as the Pediatric Lipid Clinic at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. He professionally manages all cases scientifically, beyond general pediatric care, including the monitoring and treatment of Dyslipidemia cases (typically Hypercholesterolemia).

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.

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.

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.

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

Dr. 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 Στάμου Σταυρούλα γεννήθηκε, μεγάλωσε και σπούδασε στην Αθήνα. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών της στο Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών μετέβη στην Γερμανία, όπου κι ειδικεύτηκε στην παιδιατρική. Δούλεψε ως ειδικευόμενη στις παιδιατρικές κλινικές τεσσάρων διαφορετικών νοσοκομείων σε διαφορετικές πόλεις του κρατιδίου της Ρηνανίας Βεστφαλίας (Universitätsklinikum Essen, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, AMEOS Klinik Oberhausen Sterkrade, Helios Klinikum Duisburg) αποκτώντας γνώση και εμπειρία σε όλους τους τομείς της παιδιατρικής και κυρίως στη νεογνολογία και τη διενέργεια υπερήχων. Στη διάρκεια της ειδικότητάς της στο Helios Klinikum Duisburg, κέντρο αναφοράς παιδιών με σύνδρομο Williams Beuren ξεκίνησε το διδακτορικό της με θέμα «Η χορήγηση αναισθησίας στα παιδιά με σύνδρομο Williams Beuren: παράγοντες κινδύνου κι επιπλοκές». Το 2018 απέκτησε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας της παιδιατρικής. Συνέχισε να εργάζεται στο Helios Klinikum Duisburg ως επιμελήτρια (Funktionsoberärztin) έως και το 2020. Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε σε μεγάλο παιδιατρείο στο Düsseldorf αποκτώντας έτσι εμπειρία στις διαφορετικές απαιτήσεις της εργασίας του ιατρού της κοινότητας. Στην διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας έλαβε μέρος σε πολλά μετεκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια (επείγουσα παιδιατρική, διενέργεια υπερήχων, αξιολόγηση ηλεκτροεγκεφαλογραφημάτων, διασωλήνωση και αερισμός παιδιών και νεογνών, μητρικός θηλασμός, ιατρική διατροφής παιδιών και νεογνών) αλλά και συνέδρια παιδιατρικής κι εφηβιατρικής. Έχει υπάρξει υπεύθυνη προσαρμογής ειδικευομένων στην κλινική κι εκπρόσωπός τους. Έχει διεξάγει μαθήματα για τους εκπαιδευόμενους νοσηλευτές και παρουσιάσεις για τους παιδιάτρους. Το φθινόπωρο του 2021 επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα. Διατηρεί ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι Αττικής κι είναι συνεργάτης της παιδιατρικής κλινικής του νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ και συνεργάτης των πολυϊατρείων Medifirst. Έχει διατελέσει υπεύθυνη παιδίατρος των βρεφονηπιακών σταθμών στο Ζωγράφου. Είναι παντρεμένη και μητέρα δύο παιδιών. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών όπως και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Βόρειας Ρηνανίας και Βηστφαλίας (Ärztekammer Nordrhein). Είναι μέλος της Γερμανικής Εταιρείας Παιδιατρικής και Εφηβικής Ιατρικής (DGKJ), της Γερμανικής Εταιρείας Νεογνολογίας και Παιδιατρικής Εντατικής Θεραπείας (GNPI) και της Επαγγελματικής Ένωσης Παιδιάτρων και Εφήβων Γερμανίας (BVKJ). Επίσης, είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ιδιωτών Ιατρών Βόρειας Ρηνανίας (KV Nordrhein).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maria Mpalla is a Pediatrician - Child Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, Athens. Concurrently, she collaborates with the Pediatric Clinic at the "MITERA" Children's Hospital and serves as a Scientific Associate in pediatric neurology at the 1st Pediatric University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Additionally, she has worked as a Pediatrician at the Aristotle Corinthian Educational Institute. She possesses extensive experience in pediatric dermatology, counseling and techniques for proper breastfeeding, child nutrition, developmental pediatrics, and pediatric neurology.

Mpouzios Ilias PhD is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He completed his Doctoral thesis on "Functional gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Metabolic bone diseases" from the same university. He serves as an Attending Physician in the pediatric clinic of "Mitera" Hospital. He specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of York Hospital in the United Kingdom, as well as the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Additionally, he has attended numerous educational seminars both in Greece and abroad, and is fluent in English and Italian.