Κούτρα Εβελίνα MD, PG Cert, MSc

Evelina Koutra is a Pediatrician and Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She began her residency at the General Hospital of Lamia and completed it at “Penteli Children’s Hospital,” earning her specialty title in Pediatrics through national board examinations, while gaining extensive experience in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Her clinical training was further enriched at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of “Elena Venizelou” Maternity Hospital, where she specialized in the management of preterm infants and parental counseling. During and after her residency, she actively participated in seminars and presented award-winning research at both Greek and international conferences.

In her professional career, she combines her private pediatric practice with collaborations in the Pediatric Clinics of “Mitera” and “Metropolitan” hospitals, as well as in the Allergy Clinic of “Penteli Children’s Hospital.”

Dr. Koutra holds a Master’s degree in Applied Dietetics and Nutrition from Harokopio University of Athens, where she graduated with a scholarship after completing her dissertation on childhood obesity. She has also been awarded the title of Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition by the Hellenic Dietetic Association and holds state certification in providing nutritional guidance from infancy through adolescence. In addition, she is certified in maternal breastfeeding counseling by the Institute of Child Health. She continues to expand her expertise internationally, including advanced training in Pediatric Nutrition at Boston University and an MSc in Clinical Allergy & Immunology at University College Cork.

At her practice, nutritional care is supported by close collaboration with a dietitian, who is present on a regular basis. As an active member of the team, the dietitian contributes specialized knowledge and experience, working under the supervision of Dr. Koutra. Every nutritional recommendation is integrated into the child’s overall health and developmental framework, with individualized care plans tailored to each child’s pediatric needs.

She also holds international certifications in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) and European Pediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS), and has been trained in the administration of the “PAIS” developmental screening test for the early detection of autism spectrum disorders.

In her practice, Dr. Koutra offers comprehensive pediatric care with an emphasis on preventive medicine, nutritional counseling, management of pediatric allergies, and monitoring of child growth and development. With a holistic approach grounded in the most up-to-date clinical guidelines, she aims to provide individualized care that addresses the needs of both young patients and their families.