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.

Dr. Papaioannou Vasiliki is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in endocrinology and diabetes from Queen Mary University in London. The doctor specializes in neonatology, pediatric intensive care, and breastfeeding, with particular expertise in monitoring and assessing growth and development. Additionally, Dr. Papaioannou has significant professional experience, having trained at major hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom. In her private practice, she provides specialized services with a comprehensive understanding of children's needs.

Η Ιατρός Όλγα Παπαθεοδώρου είναι Παιδίατρος – Νεογνολόγος με έδρα την Καλαμαριά Θεσσαλονίκης, με πολυετή εμπειρία σε δημόσια νοσοκομεία. Είναι απόφοιτος Ιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ειδικεύθηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού και στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύθηκε στην νεογνολογία στην Β’ Νεογνολογική κλινική και Μ.Ε.Ν.Ν του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης «Παπαγεωργίου»  αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στη φροντίδα νεογνών και πρόωρων βρεφών. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται ως Ιδιώτης Παιδίατρος – Νεογνολόγος με το Μαιευτήριο Γένεσις προσφέροντας υποστήριξη από τις πρώτες κιόλας στιγμές της ζωής ενός παιδιού. Με ιδιαίτερη αγάπη για τα νεογνά και τα βρέφη, δίνει έμφαση στην πρόληψη, στην εξατομικευμένη παρακολούθηση ανάπτυξης και στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με κάθε οικογένεια. Στόχος της είναι οι γονείς να αισθάνονται ασφάλεια και σιγουριά, γνωρίζοντας ότι έχουν δίπλα τους έναν γιατρό που ακούει με προσοχή, εξηγεί με απλότητα και φροντίζει με συνέπεια και ανθρωπιά.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Mixalopoulos Xaralampos is a Pediatrician and maintains a private medical practice in Keratsini. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in pediatrics at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon". Additionally, he completed a postgraduate program in Applied Dietetics - Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University of Athens. He is a Senior Registrar at the Athens Medical Center and collaborates with the private multidisciplinary clinic Bioiatriki. He has worked as a pediatrician in municipal nurseries of Glyfada and Moschato - Tavros, as well as in the children's camps "Anagennisi". Finally, the doctor actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.

Ο Κουντούρης Δημήτρης είναι Παιδίατρος, Συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παιδιατρικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Η Αγ. Σοφία” και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και ειδικευθείς στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία”.

Επιστημονική κατάρτιση (Συμπεριφορά & Ανάπτυξη):

• Εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στην Παιδοψυχιατρική (ΕΚΠΑ | Europass)
• Εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στη χορήγηση ανιχνευτικών εργαλείων για αναπτυξιακές και παιδοψυχιατρικές διαταραχές (Α. Unicef & Υπουργείο Υγείας, Β. Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος & Child Mind Institute)
• Εκπαίδευση στη δοκιμασία "ADOS-2" για αξιολόγηση παιδιών με πιθανή Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (Drexel University | CHOP)
• Εκπαίδευση στη δοκιμασία «Παῖς» δοκιμασία για ανίχνευση διαταραχών επικοινωνίας Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (18-48 μηνών).

Χρήση ανιχνευτικών εργαλείων - ερωτηματολογίων για γονείς, όπως "DuPaul" (5-16 ετών) και "Vanderbilt" (6-12 ετών) σε υποψία ΔΕΠΥ και "M-CHAT-R" (16-30 μηνών) σε υποψία ΔΑΦ.

Επιστημονική κατάρτιση (Πρώτες Βοήθειες):

• Εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε παιδιά (European Peadiatric Advanced Life Support, ERC)
• Εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε νεογνά (Neonatal Life Support, ERC)

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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.

Η Μητσέλου Νίκη, MD, PhD είναι Παιδίατρος με πιστοποιημένη εξειδίκευση στην Παιδοαλλεργιολογία στη Σουηδία και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του πρότυπου παιδοαλλεργιολογικού ιατρείου PediatricAllergyCare στην Γλυφάδα.

Μετά την αποφοίτησή της από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, μετοίκησε στη Σουηδία όπου και απέκτησε τίτλο Παιδιατρικής ειδικότητας το 2014.

Στη συνέχεια μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στα Πανεπιστημιακά Νοσοκομεία Örebro, Sachsska και Karolinska Σουηδίας ολοκληρώνοντας την εξειδίκευσή της στην Παιδοαλλεργιολογία το 2018.

Παράλληλα εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή με θέμα "Preterm Birth and Allergic Disease” και το 2022 αναγορεύτηκε Διδάκτορας Ιατρικής του Örebro University της Σουηδίας.

Από το 2021 κατέχει θέση Επιμελήτριας Α' στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Örebro Σουηδίας συνεχίζοντας μέχρι σήμερα το κλινικό, διδακτικό και ερευνητικό της έργο. 

Natalia Syrimi is a Pediatrician - Military Doctor and maintains a private practice in Pallini. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated as Head of School from the Military Officers School of Corps. She specialized in Pediatrics in Greece at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and in the United Kingdom at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and Great Western Hospital in Swindon, where she completed her training. She holds a postgraduate diploma in pediatric infections from the University of Oxford. Previously, she worked as a Trainee in Neonatology in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, and as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist in the Pediatric Department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, England. Currently, she also works as a Consultant Pediatrician in the Pediatric Department of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and is a member of the Hospital Infection Control Department with an active role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong research interest. She is a member of the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) and has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences. Finally, she has specialized expertise and experience in neonatology, breastfeeding, and pediatric infectious diseases.

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.

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.

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.

Η Δανά Κρινιώ είναι Ειδικός Παιδίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Λαγκαδά. Αποφοίτησε από τη Σχολή Θετικών Επιστημών - Τμήμα Βιολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με εξειδίκευση στη Γενετική - Μοριακή Βιολογία, ενώ πραγματοποίησε μετεκπαίδευση στο Université Rennes 1 της Γαλλίας, εμβαθύνοντας σε εξειδικευμένα ιατρικά πεδία. Στη συνέχεια, απέκτησε το πτυχίο Ιατρικής από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και αμέσως μετά την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών της, υπηρέτησε την υποχρεωτική υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο Περιφερειακό Ιατρείο Αρχαγγέλου, στο Κέντρο Υγείας Αριδαίας και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Έδεσσας. Ξεκίνησε την ειδίκευσή της στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Σερρών και την ολοκλήρωσε στη Γ’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Ιπποκράτειο", με σημαντικούς σταθμούς στην Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Μονάδα Εντατικής Θεραπείας Νεογνών (ΑΠΘ) και στη ΜΕΘ Παίδων του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην κλινική διαχείριση παιδιατρικών περιστατικών και στη χρήση σύγχρονων θεραπευτικών προσεγγίσεων. Έλαβε τον τίτλο της Ειδικού Παιδιάτρου, είναι Πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Θηλασμού από το Ινστιτούτο Υγείας του Παιδιού και εξουσιοδοτημένη συνεργάτης για τη διενέργεια της Ανιχνευτικής Δοκιμασίας Σχολικής Ετοιμότητας (Α’ ΤΕΣΤ). Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιμόρφωσης και εκπαίδευσης του παιδιάτρου, συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και σεμινάρια που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της Παιδιατρικής και των υποειδικοτήτων της, ενώ συμμετέχει στο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα για την παιδιατρική διατροφή PGPN PRO της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Boston University (ΗΠΑ).

Με γνώμονα την τεκμηριωμένη παιδιατρική φροντίδα και με σεβασμό και αγάπη για το παιδί και την οικογένεια, σας περιμένει για να σταθεί δίπλα σας - από την πρώτη αγκαλιά, σε κάθε στάδιο ανάπτυξης, μέχρι το πέρασμα στην ενηλικίωση.

Iordanidou Katerina is a Pediatrician in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and obtained her Pediatric specialization title in September 2019 following examinations. She began her specialty in the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kavala and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom. She initially trained in the Neonatal Unit at Barnet Hospital in London and later at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she acquired extensive experience in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and the emergency department. She received further training in pediatric endocrinology at the Royal London Hospital, working as a Senior Endocrine Fellow. She also worked as a Senior Registrar at Barnet Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, covering the Pediatric Department and the Neonatal Unit. Since 2013, she has been a certified ERC instructor in Neonatal Life Support (NLS Instructor). Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice with modern equipment in the center of Thessaloniki, in a space designed to meet the needs of both children and mothers, including a breastfeeding area. With responsibility and scientific expertise, she undertakes the care of children from the neonatal period through adolescence.