Pediatricians for Vaccination in Attica

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. 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. 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).

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

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.

Η Μαρούτσου Σύλβια είναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί το ιατρείο της στην Ηλιούπολη ενώ παράλληλα είναι συνεργάτιδα στο Μαιευτήριο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, από όπου έλαβε το πτυχίο της στην Ιατρική το 2009. Πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητά της στην Παιδιατρική στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών «Παναγία η Βοήθεια» και στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στη Νεογνολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού». Παράλληλα, απέκτησε σημαντική εμπειρία στον τομέα της νεογνολογίας και της εντατικής νοσηλείας νεογνών, εργαζόμενη ως Παιδίατρος σε Μονάδες Εντατικής Νοσηλείας Νεογνών (ΜΕΝΝ) στα νοσοκομεία Réanimation Néonatale AP-HP Antoine-Béclère Paris Sud και Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré AP-HP στη Γαλλία. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και του Πανελληνίου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου, παραμένοντας διαρκώς ενεργή στην επιστημονική και επαγγελματική κοινότητα της ιατρικής.

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).

Kalentakis Dimitrios is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He studied at the Democritus University of Thrace, obtaining a degree from the Medical Department, and holds a degree in Biology from the University of Crete. He has worked as a Pediatric Resident at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, gaining extensive experience, as well as a Family Pediatrician at the Local Health Unit of Petroupoli. In his fully equipped clinic, he addresses issues related to allergy assessments, gastroesophageal reflux, dyslipidemias, eczema, jaundice concerns, management of childhood obesity, and also performs vaccinations from the neonatal period through adolescence, aiming at the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of all relevant conditions.

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).

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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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.