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.

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.

Pediatrician Makris Antonis has maintained a private practice in the Papagou - Cholargos area since 2005 and possesses 20 years of experience in primary and hospital pediatrics. He has been the Head of the Medical Service at the Athens College - Psychiko College since 2007, supervising the work of the healthcare team, which includes two additional physicians and seven nurses, and oversees the health of approximately 4,700 students aged 4 to 18 years at the College. In his private practice, infants, children, and adolescents are monitored from birth until adulthood, with special attention and care that every child deserves, without deviation from the fundamental principles: practicing pediatrics based on scientific evidence, individualized approach, promotion of breastfeeding and healthy nutrition, minimization of medication use and avoidance of unnecessary examinations, close collaboration with parents, and continuous monitoring of scientific developments through active participation in conferences and postgraduate programs. His primary objective is to provide exemplary care in an ideal environment, as the clinic is friendly and appropriately adapted to the needs of young patients to minimize the anxiety associated with visits. The clinic is exceptionally spacious (120 sq.m.) and includes two separate examination rooms (for scheduled and emergency appointments), three distinct waiting areas, and a breastfeeding room. Strict hygiene and prevention protocols are observed in all areas. Comprehensive administrative support ensures the physician’s undistracted focus on his work.

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.

Dr. Gkouma Viktoria is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kastoria, the University General Hospital of Larissa, and the University Pediatric Surgery Clinic in Lausanne, Switzerland (CHUV). Currently, she serves as an attending physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Medical Center and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

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.

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.

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.          

Dr. Zairi Maria is a Pediatrician and maintains her private practice in Voula. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. During her Pediatric specialization, she trained at numerous University Hospitals in the United Kingdom (such as University Hospital of Southampton, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital) as well as at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, where she obtained her specialty certification in June 2020. Additionally, she has served as a Pediatric Surgery Trainee at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, as a Pediatric Plastic Surgery Trainee at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in Manchester, and as a Pediatric Cardiology Trainee at Southampton General Hospital. She has received training in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Advanced Life Support for adults, as well as in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator use (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillation BLS/AED), where she also served as an instructor. In the context of her ongoing medical education, Dr. Zairi has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars and is a member of the Athens Medical Association as well as the General Medical Council (UK).

Xanioti Ilektra is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. In addition to her private practice, she serves as an affiliated Pediatrician at the Medical Center of Athens. She has extensive experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Second Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center of Athens and as the chief supervising Pediatrician at IASO Paidiatrikon.

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 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.

Louraki Mara MD, PhD, IBCLC is a Pediatrician, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She maintains a private practice in Paiania. Concurrently, she works as a scientific associate at the Diabetes Clinic of the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and as a consultant pediatrician at "Euroclinic Children’s Hospital." She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her pediatric specialization took place at the Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," the General Hospital "Asklipieio Voulas," and the Neonatal Unit of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." She has particular expertise in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes mellitus, having worked as a scientific associate in the Endocrinology Department of the Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and in the Diabetes Clinics of the 1st and 2nd University Pediatric Clinics (at the Children's Hospitals "Agia Sofia" and "P. & A. Kyriakou," respectively), where she completed her doctoral dissertation. She holds certifications in advanced neonatal and pediatric life support (NLS, APLS) and an international certification as a Breastfeeding Counselor. Additionally, she has been trained in administering the Standardized Screening Test for Autism Spectrum Disorders ("pais"). As part of her continuous professional development, she participates in numerous conferences. She has presented scientific papers at both Greek and international conferences, and her authorship includes publications in Greek and international journals.

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.

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.

Vlaxou Aggeliki is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the same institution. She has completed her Pediatric specialty training at Lamia General Hospital and at the University Clinic of the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, where she subsequently specialized in Neonatology. During her professional career, she has worked as a scientific collaborator and researcher in the Oncology Department of Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, as well as a scientific collaborator in the Regular Pediatric Clinic of the University Nursing Department of EKPA at the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital. She has served as an associate pediatrician at Mitera Hospital and currently works as a pediatric consultant at Metropolitan Hospital, while simultaneously maintaining a private practice. She began her medical career with rural service at the Oia Regional Clinic and the Santorini Health Center, in collaboration with Syros General Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric cases.

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.