Pediatricians

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nikolaidou Fofo, IBCLC, is a Pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She also serves as a Registrar at the Euroclinic Paediatric Department. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, at the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, as well as in the Neonatology Department of the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Aretaieio Hospital. She holds certifications in breastfeeding education (3rd Pediatric and 3rd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Elena Venizelou Maternity General Hospital, Children's Health Institute), as well as in Communication in Breastfeeding (Lactation Education Resources). She is also certified in Neonatal Resuscitation (NLS provider), Advanced Pediatric Life Support (EPLS provider), Emergency Life Support (EPEIZO), and Basic Life Support (BLS). She regularly attends scientific conferences to pursue continuing education and stay updated in her field. Additionally, she collaborates with pediatric subspecialists. Her services include health monitoring of neonates, children, and adolescents, vaccinations, management of emergency cases, prenatal counseling, breastfeeding support, issuance of health certificates, and home visits. Finally, she is authorized to prescribe under the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY) and contracted with security forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard).

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."

Maria Kalampogia - Polyxroni is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Pediatrics at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Athens General Hospital "Elena Venizelou - Alexandra," the Pediatric Clinic of "Sismanoglio" General Hospital of Komotini, and the Second University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," where she obtained her specialty certification in November 2019. She has been trained in Neonatal Life Support, Basic Life Support and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillation BLS/AED), as well as in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS). She has experience monitoring routine and emergency cases in children of all ages, having worked in the Pediatric Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital and Euroclinic Children’s Hospital, as well as in the Neonatal Department (Nursery) of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Gaia." Finally, she regularly participates in conferences and scientific meetings in Greece and abroad to remain continuously updated on the latest developments in her field.

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.

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.

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).

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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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.

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.

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 κυρία Καραλή Άινο Αμαρυλλίς ειναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, είχε την ευκαιρία να εργαστεί ως εκπαιδευόμενος ιατρός στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο North Karelia Central Hospital της Φινλανδίας. Η εκπαίδευσή της στην Παιδιατρική ξεκίνησε με τη Νεογνολογική Κλινική του Αρεταιείου Νοσοκομείου του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών ενώ ακολούθως εκπαιδεύτηκε στην παιδιατρική κλινική του «Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας», όπου συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο της Κλινικής, με παρουσιάσεις και ομιλίες σε διάφορα συνέδρια. Στη συνέχεια, έκανε εκπαίδευση σε διάφορα τμήματα στα Νοσοκομεία Παίδων « Η Αγία Σοφία», στο «Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν » και στο Νοσοκομείο «Ανδρέας Συγγρός». Λαμβάνοντας τον τίτλο της Ειδικότητας συνέχισαε τη θητεία της στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Ασκληπιείο Βούλας», με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον και συμμετοχή στο έργο του Ιατρείου Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παδιατρικής, και ακολούθως υπηρέτησε στο Κέντρο Υγείας Σαλαμίνας. Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Εξειδικευμένη Εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και Υποστήριξη στο Μητρικό Θηλασμό (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδιατρική Διατροφή (Post Graduate Program από το Boston University). Έχει λάβει μέρος σε εκπαιδεύσεις για Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής στα Παιδιά (APLS) και για Υποστήριξη της Ζωής του Νεογνού (NLS). Τέλος, η ιατρός διατελεί επί σειρά ετών επιστημονική υπεύθυνη στο κοινωνικό παιδιατρείο «Ο Καλός Σαμαρείτης», και είναι συνεργάτης και τέως επιμελήτρια στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «ΙΑΣΩ », στο τμήμα των επειγόντων περιστατικών. Διατέλεσε επί σειρά ετών παιδίατρος στα «Παιδικά χωριά SOS». Στον ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο, έναν χαρούμενο και φιλόξενο χώρο διαμορφωμένο σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες των παιδιών, προσφέρει παιδιατρικές υπηρεσίες, ενώ στο ιατρείο διατίθεται ξεχωριστός χώρος μητρικού θηλασμού.

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.

Moraitis Panagiotis is a Pediatrician who maintains his private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Attending Physician at Gaia Maternity Hospital, Attending Physician in the Pediatric Clinic at the Marousi Medical Center, and Assistant Attending Physician at the 1st University Clinic of the Children's Hospital "AGIA SOFIA".

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.