Pediatricians

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.

Spanos Ioannis is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Modena in Italy and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital "Asklepieio Voulas" and the First Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." As part of his specialty, he has received specialized training at the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic of Asklepieio Voulas Hospital and in the Neonatal Department of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Additionally, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuous 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.

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.

Psoni-Soldatou Stauroula is a Pediatrician, PhD in Genetics from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Kalamata. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has extensive clinical experience as a pediatrician at the Pediatric Center of Athens and at "Paidon Mitera," as well as serving as a University Fellow of the Pediatric Clinical Genetics Department at the Medical Genetics Laboratory of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." She has research experience at the Medical School of the University of Geneva and at the University Hospitals of Geneva in Switzerland. In her practice, she offers pediatric services and specialized clinical genetics services (diagnosis and monitoring of genetic diseases), with collaboration with physicians specializing in pediatric subspecialties. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Messinia Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Medical Genetics, the European Society of Human Genetics, and the Hellenic Society for the Support of Children with Genetic Disorders "The Future."

Dr. Psyxogyiou Peny is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Voula. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula and the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." She is an external collaborator of the Athens Medical Center, Metropolitan Hospital, "Mitera" Maternity Hospital, "Iaso" Maternity Hospital, and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Furthermore, Dr. Psyxogyiou Peny participates in numerous pediatric conferences in Greece and abroad as part of her continuous professional development and provides a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each child.

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.

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.

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.

Aggelis Anastasios is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty in Pediatrics at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." He is specialized in neonatal and pediatric resuscitation (EPLS, NLS) and holds a competency certificate for the Standard Autism Spectrum Disorders Screening Test (PAIS). Currently, alongside his private practice, he serves as an Associate Pediatrician at the Euroclinic for Children. Additionally, it is noteworthy that he has attended scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad, aiming for continuous education and professional development in his field.

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.

Kapsali Argyro is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her training at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she handled rare cases and engaged in their scientific study through articles published in pediatric journals. The physician continues her education through selected seminars and conferences, and follows the global literature and publications to provide the best and timely health services to families and children. In her pediatric practice, she fully manages the physical and mental health of the child. She maintains a comprehensive Electronic Record, including vaccinations and examinations, which is available to parents at any time. She promotes breastfeeding and places special emphasis on proper and healthy nutrition according to age, informing parents orally, through printed materials, and newsletters. Primarily, she emphasizes prevention, vaccinations, and minimizing the use of medications, especially antibiotics, strengthening communication with parents until the child's recovery. Finally, she collaborates with specialists such as Pediatric Cardiologists, Pediatric Dermatologists, Pediatric Orthopedists, as well as specialized departments of major Children's Hospitals, including the Obesity Department of "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the Hyperlipidemia Department of "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, among others.

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.

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.