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.

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.

Georgios Kaniaris is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist and has been running a private practice for the past 23 years in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) and is an active member of the Athens Medical Association and the Pediatric Society. The specialist specializes in Neonatology, Pediatric Nutrition, and Maternal Breastfeeding. Finally, as part of his continuous education and training, the doctor has participated in dozens of conferences and workshops both in Greece and abroad.

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.

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.

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. 

Kapogiannis Xaris is a Pediatrician specialized in Pediatric Nephrology (MD, PhD). He works as a Pediatrician - Pediatric Nephrologist (Consultant) at the Pediatric Center of Athens (Medical Group of Athens). He maintains a private practice in Marousi. Kapogiannis Xaris specialized in Pediatrics at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Subsequently, he worked as a Consultant in the 1st Pediatric Department of the University of Athens at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." During this period, he was responsible for the Emergency Department and simultaneously specialized in Pediatric Nephrology. He completed his Pediatric Nephrology specialization at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

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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Dr. Pantelaros Vasileios is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the First University Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia". Additionally, Dr. Pantelaros is a Scientific Collaborator of the Bioiatriki Group and the Municipality of Athens. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each child.

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.

Panagiotopoulou Tzortzina MSc, IBCLC is a Pediatrician - Certified Breastfeeding Consultant IBCLC and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated in 2006 from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and continued her postgraduate training at the same university, specializing in clinical Pediatrics and Nursing Research, which she completed in 2017. In the same year, she obtained the Pediatric specialty title after specializing at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia". Subsequently, she received two certifications in pediatric nutrition through distance learning at Ludwig-Maximilians University (Germany) and Boston University (USA). Since 2021, after successful examinations approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies of the USA (NCCA), she has received the Global IBCLC Certification as a Breastfeeding Consultant, whereby, with her knowledge and experience in breastfeeding-related issues (e.g., breastfeeding difficulties, prematurity, multiple pregnancies), she actively supports mothers in this purpose. Regarding her professional experience, the doctor has worked for 5 years at the Alexandra Health Center as a Registrar B, with experience in managing emergency pediatric cases as well as Covid-19 morbidity cases in children. Additionally, she has worked at the Global Brigades Polyclinic, providing primary healthcare services to socially vulnerable groups. Finally, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences, many of which she has presented scientific papers, and she is a member of the following associations and societies: Medical Association of Athens, Galaxias - Association of Certified Breastfeeding Consultants IBCLC Greece, Breastfeeding Association of Greece - La Leche League Greece, IBFAN Greece - Action Network for Infant and Child Nutrition.

Valsamidi Krystallia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. Simultaneously, she serves as a Consultant Pediatrician A' at the Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Medical Center. She specialized in Pediatrics at the First University Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. At the same hospital in Edinburgh, she also specialized in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. In London, she specialized in Pediatrics/Neonatology, specifically at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, and worked as a Pediatric Consultant at the pediatric department of Royal Preston Hospital. Finally, she participates as a speaker and attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad.

Konstantelos Dimitrios is a Pediatrician-Neonatologist and operates his private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Dresden (TU Dresden). He specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology at the Pediatric Clinic of the "Carl Gustav Carus" University, Dresden, Germany. His recognized scientific expertise is also demonstrated by the fact that in 2015 he was awarded the 2nd National Patient Safety Award by the German Ministry of Health for his research program titled: “Videomonitoring of the delivery room management of preterm newborns.” He is a member of the European Scientific Collaboration on Neonatal Resuscitation and has served as Head of the Neonatology Department at the Pediatric Clinic of the "Carl Gustav Carus" University in Dresden and as Pediatric Consultant at the Pediatric Clinic of the same university. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, combining his scientific knowledge with experience and professionalism.

Kalimeraki Eirini is a Pediatrician and maintains private practices in Galatsi and Ampelokipoi.

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.

Fourlani Eleni is a Pediatrician who maintains her private practice in Chalandri. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her Doctoral Thesis with distinction. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's General Hospital. The doctor worked in the Infectious Diseases Department of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Choremeio Research Laboratory), conducting laboratory tests and engaging in research. In the past, she provided medical services at the Medical Center of Athens and subsequently at the Mitera Children's Hospital, where she currently serves as the scientific head of the outpatient clinics. At her practice, services provided include: monitoring of children's physical development (growth curves), assessment of psychomotor development, vaccination, prescription writing, evaluation of sick children (temperature measurement, oxygen saturation and other vital signs measurement, blood glucose measurement), administration of Strep test, rapid Influenza test (Flu A+B) and RSV, rapid COVID-19 test, demonstration of inhalation device use for parent education, administration of emergency medications and inhaled medications via nebulizer, collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, as well as the capability to maintain electronic medical records and provide copies of medical history upon request.

Zeinentin Subchia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She was born in Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She completed his compulsory field service at the General Hospital of Chalkida and specialized in pediatrics at the General Hospital of Penteli Children's Hospital. She was trained in Paediatric Dermatology at the Athens Aphrodisiac and Dermatological Diseases Hospital "Andreas Syngros" and in Neonatology at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelos" and at the Neonatal Unit of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou". She holds a Master's degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with the title "Clinical Pediatrics and Nursing - Research" and a thesis entitled "Predisposing factors of obesity in children with ADHD and in children without ADHD". She is certified in the use of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, "Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development", at Churchill College, Cambridge and is certified in the use of the PAIS test for early detection of autism. In addition, she holds a Postgraduate Certificate in "Fundamentals of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics", from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has participated in numerous pediatric conferences with talks and posters. He has taken part in several voluntary activities, such as blood donations, immunizations of needy children, pediatrician in national examinations of children with special needs. Finally, he is proficient in English, French and Arabic.

Georgiou Kleanthi is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist with a private practice in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Neonatal Life Support certifications. She specialized in Neonatology at the 2nd Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and she continues to serve as a Consultant in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at IASO Hospital. She has extensive experience in pediatric intensive care and breastfeeding support. She completed her specialization at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli and the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Volos. Additionally, she has worked as a Laboratory Results Physician at Biomedical Ambelokipi and at the General Clinic of Western Attica "Vougiouklakeio" in Aigaleo. Furthermore, she has served as a Physician - Coordinator at the Athens Polyclinic "Doctors Without Borders" and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.