Pediatricians for Vaccination

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.

Xanioti Ilektra is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. In addition to her private practice, she serves as an affiliated Pediatrician at the Medical Center of Athens. She has extensive experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Second Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center of Athens and as the chief supervising Pediatrician at IASO Paidiatrikon.

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.

Karavitis Panagiotis is a Pediatrician who maintains his private practice in the center of Peristeri. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Thessaloniki with excellent grades. He specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st University Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital, as well as in Surgery for two years at the 401 General Military Hospital. He has received training in the Departments of Pediatric Allergology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Neonatology, Intensive Care Unit, and Developmental Pediatrics at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Alongside his private practice, he has provided pediatric services at IKA Alexandras and IKA Peristeri. Additionally, he collaborates with kindergartens, orphanages, and private insurance companies. The pediatrician actively and consistently participates in international and Greek conferences. His pediatric clinic is a particularly warm and beautifully decorated space. It offers comfort combined with a friendly atmosphere and the excellent hygiene conditions required for every modern medical facility. It consists of the visitors' reception area and the secretariat, a specially designed waiting area for children and parents, as well as a fully equipped examination room. Services provided include: free prenatal information for prospective parents on topics concerning breastfeeding, nutrition, newborn care, etc.; breastfeeding counseling with detailed guidance throughout the breastfeeding period and provision of printed materials; resolution of breastfeeding problems; complete clinical examination; monitoring and follow-up of growth and development of infants, toddlers, and adolescents; vaccinations, tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test), strep test, influenza test; diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as instructions for infection prevention; issuance of medical certifications; counseling support for behavioral problems, developmental disorders, learning difficulties, nutritional problems, and more.

Dr Katerina Bargiota is a fully qualified Paediatrician having completed her training in London, United Kingdom (Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Certificate of Completion of Training). She gained her clinical experience working in multiple London hospitals (North Central London Rotation) for 18 years. In addition to general paediatrics and neonatology, she specialised in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Food Allergy and Nutrition. She worked as a Consultant Paediatrician at the renown Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospital in London UK. Since 2023, she maintains a private practice in Mavili Square and does also home visits.

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).

Louraki Mara MD, PhD, IBCLC is a Pediatrician, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She maintains a private practice in Paiania. Concurrently, she works as a scientific associate at the Diabetes Clinic of the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and as a consultant pediatrician at "Euroclinic Children’s Hospital." She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her pediatric specialization took place at the Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," the General Hospital "Asklipieio Voulas," and the Neonatal Unit of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." She has particular expertise in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes mellitus, having worked as a scientific associate in the Endocrinology Department of the Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and in the Diabetes Clinics of the 1st and 2nd University Pediatric Clinics (at the Children's Hospitals "Agia Sofia" and "P. & A. Kyriakou," respectively), where she completed her doctoral dissertation. She holds certifications in advanced neonatal and pediatric life support (NLS, APLS) and an international certification as a Breastfeeding Counselor. Additionally, she has been trained in administering the Standardized Screening Test for Autism Spectrum Disorders ("pais"). As part of her continuous professional development, she participates in numerous conferences. She has presented scientific papers at both Greek and international conferences, and her authorship includes publications in Greek and international journals.