Pediatricians

Ο Φιλανδρής Παναγιώτης είναι Παιδίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Ελληνικό. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. 

Ξεκίνησε την ειδίκευσή του στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Παναρκαδικού Νοσοκομείου Τρίπολης, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην πρωτοβάθμια περίθαλψη, σε παιδιατρική κάλυψη τοκετών, σε αναζωογόνηση νεογνών μετά τον τοκετό και στην φροντίδα τους τις πρώτες μέρες ζωής. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Η Αγία Σοφία», κατά τη διάρκεια της οποίας εκπαιδεύτηκε στις Πανεπιστημιακές Κλινικές, στο τμήμα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων («ΜΑΚΚΑ»), στη «Μονάδα Αυξημένης Φροντίδας» νεογνών, στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ογκολογική Αιματολογική Μονάδα («Ελπίδα»), στην ειδική Μονάδα Παιδιατρικής Αλλεργιολογίας και στο Παιδονεφρολογικό Ιατρείο. Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής του στην Πανεπιστημιακή κλινική εδραιώθηκε ως Παιδίατρος, αποκομίζοντας πλούσια κλινική εμπειρία των συχνών και σπάνιων νοσημάτων της βρεφικής, παιδικής και εφηβικής ηλικίας. 

Λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν τις αυξανόμενες ανάγκες της κοινωνίας για πρώιμη ανίχνευση παιδιών με διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη δοκιμασία «Παῖς» για την ανίχνευση διαταραχών επικοινωνίας Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (18-48 μηνών) (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). 

Έχει εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στον μητρικό θηλασμό («ΑΛΚΥΟΝΗ», Εθνική πρωτοβουλία Προαγωγής του Μητρικού Θηλασμού του Ινστιτούτο Υγείας Παιδιού), εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε νεογνά (Neonatal Life Support, ERC) και εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στην «Προαγωγή της Υγείας του Παιδιού και της Οικογένειας μέσω του Παιδιατρικού Πλαισίου» (Υπουργείο Υγείας και UNICEF). 

Σκοπός του είναι να προάγει την ομαλή σωματική αύξηση και ανάπτυξη των παιδιών από τη νεογνική ηλικία, να διαφυλάξει την ψυχική τους υγεία όπως και να αποφορτίσει, συμβουλέψει και στηρίξει τους γονείς «στον μαγευτικό κόσμο της γονεϊκότητας». 

Syrmou Areti is a Pediatrician and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Second University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." Additionally, she is a breastfeeding counselor and specialist in infant and child nutrition through the Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine, having been trained in malnutrition, obesity, nutritional deficiencies, vegetarian diets, and gut microbiota. She has also received further training in the early detection of pervasive developmental disorders and holds a proficiency certificate for the Standardized Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Test "pais" as well as neonatal and pediatric resuscitation certification (PEPP). She has particular expertise in Medical Genetics, having worked as a collaborator in the Medical Genetics department at the University of Athens, where she completed her doctoral dissertation. She served as a Consultant in the Pediatric Clinic of Euroclinic Children's Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital, while also collaborating externally with private clinics (IASO, Mitera, Iatriko, Euroclinic Children's Hospital). Finally, she has numerous publications and presentations in international and Greek medical journals, as well as at Greek and international conferences, has contributed to book authorship, and has received awards from the Hellenic Pediatric Society.

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.

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).

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.

Tsitsari Ioanna is a Pediatrician based in Ano Toumpa, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in the "Biotechnology" Program from the University of Ioannina. Her specialization was completed at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Giannitsa and the University General Hospital of Ioannina (PGNI), as well as at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of PGNI. From 2019 until the end of 2023, she worked as an Assistant Pediatrician at the Pylea Axioy Health Center, at the Mother and Child Protection Station (Vaccination Department), and at the Pediatric Clinic, while in 2023 she covered pediatric on-call duties at the Evosmos Health Center. Since 2024, she has maintained a private practice in Ano Toumpa, located at 182 Grigoriou Lambraki Street, next to the new playground "Park for All," in the former orphanage "Megas Alexandros."

Mparzani Soleiman is a Pediatrician with private practices located in Galata Troizinia and on the island of Poros. In the past, he has provided his services at the Galata Health Center for 11 consecutive years in the field of pediatrics, the last 3 of which he served as the Scientific Director. After completing his military service, he worked at the Ios Health Center as a First Consultant from 2006 to 2010. At the beginning of his career, he started working at the Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital in Athens, where he also obtained his specialty. Subsequently, he participated in the NGO "Doctors of the World," traveling to various locations to assist children in need. Currently, he collaborates with the Municipality of Poros and visits the municipal nursery school, monitoring the health of children in the area. Throughout his career, he continuously attends and participates in numerous conferences and scientific research projects to improve and advance his professional expertise.

Dr. Oikonomou is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios-Attica, as well as an attending physician at the Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center – Athens Medical Center. In his practice, he provides preventive pediatric care, vaccinations, guidance and support for breastfeeding, growth and development monitoring, and parental counseling, always with a focus on the child’s health and well-being. With scientific responsibility and a child-centered approach, he aims to ensure proper pediatric follow-up and the timely management of every need.

He holds an EPALS (European Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification and is currently completing his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He actively participates in numerous preventive and voluntary initiatives supporting vulnerable pediatric populations. He has publications in international journals as well as numerous presentations at scientific conferences.

Asimaki Xara is a Pediatrician - Infectious Disease Specialist and maintains her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina Medical School and specialized in Pediatrics with further specialization in Infectious Diseases at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She serves as a Scientific Collaborator and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant at Mitera Children's Hospital and as an Infectious Diseases Consultant at MENN Lito. Previously, she has worked as a Pediatrician in daycare centers, in a Refugee Facility of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant at Euroclinic Pediatrics, and as an Assistant Physician in the Dialysis Unit of the private clinic "Vougiouklakeio."

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.

Dr. Thanos Xristos is a Pediatrician, specialized in Germany in Infectious Diseases and in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Since October 2022, he has maintained his private practice in Kalamaria and, since December 2022, he serves as a Pediatrician at the "Agios Loukas" Clinic in Thessaloniki. Until May 31, 2023, he practiced for four years as a private specialist physician in pediatric and adolescent medicine at a family/pediatric practice in Berlin. Dr. Xristos is a graduate of the Democritus University of Thrace. As part of his postgraduate training, he obtained a Certificate in Clinical Nutrition in Pediatrics after successful examinations (DGKJ) and recognition by the Ärztekammer Westfalen Lippe. He is an Authorized collaborator of the A' Test (school readiness screening) and has attended IBCLC Lactation Consultant Seminars. During his specialization and further training, he worked in Germany at academic hospitals of the University of Münster, gaining two years of work experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 1) and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. As a trainee physician, he also worked in the private pediatric and adolescent practice of Prof. Dr. Stefan Eber in Munich. He collaborated with Assistant Professor E. Paraskakis at the pediatric pulmonology clinic of the pediatric department of DUTH (performing spirometry, skin tests, and participating in scientific research). Finally, he provided voluntary pediatric services at refugee centers in the city of Dortmund. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medicine, utilizing his scientific excellence and extensive experience.

Tomaras Georgios is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He completed his Pediatrics specialization at the University Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." Since then, he has collaborated in a pediatric practice from 2012 to 2016. Concurrently, he worked with Doctors of the World from 2014 to 2019, both within Athens and across the remaining island and mainland regions of Greece, examining uninsured citizens and refugees. Finally, since 2016, the doctor has been co-located with a Pediatric Dermatologist in a practice located in the Kontopouko area.

Nasi Lamprini is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated as Head of the SSAS School (Military School of Corps Officers) - 1st in order of success. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia." Additionally, she received further training in Pediatric Dermatology at the Pediatric Dermatology Unit of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She holds a master's degree in Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing Research from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, she has completed a postgraduate program in the Management of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She is a member of the European Society for Pediatric Dermatology (E.S.P.D). She has delivered numerous lectures and participated in a wide range of scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad. Moreover, she has a significant number of publications in reputable scientific journals. Today, she works as a Consultant in the Pediatric Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, while simultaneously managing cases covering the entire spectrum of pediatrics in her private practice.

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.

Mpakogeorgou Xara is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatrics, with experience in Pediatric Allergy, Pediatric Pulmonology, Child Neurology, Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Dermatology units, as well as in pediatric clinics of several university hospitals. Specifically, she trained at Panarcadian Hospital, the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," the Maternity Hospital "Elena Venizelou," the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," the University Hospital "Attikon," and the Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases "Andreas Syggros." Additionally, she holds certifications in Neonatal Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, European Pediatric Life Support, and is a Breastfeeding Training Instructor. The pediatrician maintains electronic medical records and her philosophy centers on holistic care, love, and respect for the child and family, with emphasis on prevention and support of breastfeeding. Finally, she participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of her ongoing professional development.

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.

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."

Roussaki Eirini is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Nikaia Piraeus. During her specialization, she spent 2 years in the Neonatal Unit. She has extensive clinical experience, having served as a Pediatrician in the Primary Health Care sector of IKA in Ilioupoli for 17 years. She participated in the pediatric dermatology clinic for emergency dermatological cases at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic for three years and actively supported the pediatric department of MKEI (Hellenic). Noteworthy is her voluntary contribution through the Aegean Team to the residents of remote islands for over a decade. Finally, she has regularly participated in Greek and international pediatric conferences and has attended numerous seminars related to family counseling and pediatric psychology.