Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in Attica

Gkika Xara is a Specialist in General and Family Medicine and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty training in General and Family Medicine at the G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. She has attended the Postgraduate Program of the University of Thessaly focused on "Primary Health Care." She has been practicing general medicine for 20 years, serving both the public healthcare system and the private sector. She has extensive experience in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, anemia, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, as well as handling acute cases. Her core principles include an emphasis on prevention and, above all, a holistic approach to the patient.

Georgios V. Mitropoulos is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. He has been trained in Lacanian-oriented Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience and has served as Coordinating Director of the Psychiatric Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (Dafni). He is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. He actively participates in scientific psychiatric conferences in Greece and internationally, and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis. He follows the method of Lacanian psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which aims at the individualized and in-depth understanding and treatment of the difficulties faced by each patient. Where deemed necessary, pharmacological treatment of psychiatric symptoms is also incorporated into his clinical practice in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Panagiotakopoulou Aggeliki is a Pathologist who operates two private clinics in Marousi and Nea Penteli. She holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Chalkida and the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio", while also participating in and attending the clinical and research activities of the Infectious Diseases Department of the First University Propaedeutic Clinic of the University of Athens. She has extensive professional experience and since 2007 has served as Consultant at the Second Pathology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. Since November 2020, she has been working as Deputy Director of the Second Pathology Clinic at MITERA Hospital under the direction of Professor of Pathology - Infectious Diseases Georgios Daikos. In the clinic, she manages patients with conditions across the full spectrum of pathology and, in collaboration with Professor Daikos, deals with infectious disease cases in pregnant and immunocompromised patients. Additionally, she provides vaccination guidance for individuals traveling abroad or returning with infections. In her private practice, she offers high-level services in infectious diseases and also manages cases of hypertension, diabetes, metabolic disorders, clinical immunology, geriatrics, and hepatology. Finally, she has numerous participations in conferences related to her specialty and has been awarded for her publications abroad.

Derma 360 is a specialized Dermatology center located in Omonia and Piraeus. The Scientific Director of Derma 360 is Derma 360. He possesses significant experience and training, having worked as a Dermatologist - Venereologist at the Dermatology Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the General Clinic of Cosmoclinic. At Derma 360, services in specialized and aesthetic dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and venereology are provided.

Dr. Theodorou Afroditi is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Makri. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurology Clinic of the "G. Gennimatas" Hospital and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of the "Sismanogleio" University General Hospital of Athens. She has been actively involved in clinical, teaching, and research work, participating in a wide range of clinical drug evaluation studies. She completed a four-year training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (Member of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies - EABCT), where she collaborates as an External Consultant, teaching students the basic principles of psychopharmacology. She also participated in a two-year program at the Research University Institute of Psychiatry (EPIΨY), implementing psychoeducational interventions. Dr. Theodorou has worked as a Medical Advisor at the pharmaceutical company Janssen-Cilag and at the Center for Rehabilitation Education of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities "Theotokos." She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of major and minor mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders (panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder), mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), psychoses, dementia syndromes, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as managing interpersonal relationship problems. She does not treat substance or gambling addictions. Finally, she emphasizes an individualized therapeutic approach with psychotherapeutic, pharmacological, or combined treatment and the psychosocial rehabilitation of patients.

Dr. Iliana Pantelidou is an Internist and serves as the Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Doctorate in Pathology (Infectious Diseases specialty) from the same university, awarded with honors. She worked as Deputy Director and Senior Registrar at the Errikos Dyunan Hospital from 2016 to 2024. Additionally, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Immunology of Infectious Diseases Clinic and the 4th University Internal Medicine Clinic of the Attikon University Hospital, where she participated in numerous research programs and projects. Finally, she attends and participates with presentations in a large number of seminars and conferences, both domestically and internationally, focusing on continuous education and professional development in her field.

Thomopoulou Lena is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and has maintained a private practice in Melissia since 1995. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone further training in Dermatologic Surgery at the Department of Plastic Medicine of the Dermatological & Venereal Diseases Hospital of Athens "Andreas Syggros," where she also obtained her specialty in dermatology - venereology. Additionally, she regularly participates in the hospital's outpatient clinics and the Nail Clinic. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Dermatology - Venereology and has contributed to scientific research as well as conferences both in Greece and abroad. Finally, the doctor is specialized in aesthetic dermatology, cryosurgery, and interventional dermatology.

Sotiropoulos Konstantinos is a Pathologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Endocrinology from the same educational institution. He received specialized training in the field of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications at the Vascular Cell Biology and Diabetic Complications department of the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Subsequently, he held a salaried position at the Joslin Diabetes Center, where he participated in clinical protocols involving diabetic patients, gaining both clinical and research experience. He has been clinically involved in Pathology, the management of diabetes mellitus, and its complications continuously for over 20 years, having worked in hospitals in Greece, and in recent years, he has also been involved in Geriatrics, working in hospitals within the National Health System of Great Britain. Throughout his extensive career, he has received numerous distinctions and awards in Greece and abroad for his research work and has a wealth of scientific publications in both Greek and international journals.

Gkintzou Xristina is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, receiving two scholarships for outstanding performance over two consecutive years, and completed a three-year dermatology specialty training at the Athens Dermatology and Venereology Hospital "Andreas Syngros." She has received further training in Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, as well as Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Colorado in Denver, USA. Her practice offers a range of aesthetic procedures including anti-aging treatment for expression wrinkles, autologous mesotherapy, non-invasive mesotherapy with Dermapen, medical acne cleansing, diamond dermabrasion, chemical peels, treatment of melasma, facial and body tightening, cryolipolysis, laser hair removal, laser treatment for senile or solar lentigines, and laser skin regeneration among others. Additionally, other medical services provided at the clinic include acne treatment, medical cleansings, alopecia management, laser removal of warts and papillomas, cryotherapy, diathermy, dermatologic surgery, etc. Finally, Dr. Gkintzou is a member of several professional organizations, including the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, as well as the European and American Academies of Dermatology and Venereology.

Eleni Asimaki is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with additional training in Arterial Hypertension and maintains a private practice in Ano Liosia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Internal Medicine in Switzerland, where she also worked for 5 years (at Spital Linth, Uznach, and Kantonsspital Sankt Gallen hospitals). She obtained her specialist certification after successfully passing exams in Bern in 2018. She then worked as a Registrar B at the National Health System (NHS) at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria." She received further training in Arterial Hypertension at the Hippocrateio General Hospital of Athens. She holds a postgraduate specialization diploma from the National School of Public Health. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Tsiouma Zografo is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. After a three-month training in the Pathology, Surgical, and Cardiology departments of the General Hospital of Veria, she served as a Rural Doctor at the Health Center of Alexandria, Imathia, and later at the Health Center of Lidoriki.

She specialized for one year in Pathology at the General Hospital "Asklipieion" Voulas and subsequently began her training in Dermatology, obtaining in 2011 the specialty title of Dermatology - Venereology from the Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syggros" of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Finally, she has completed the training program in Classical Homeopathy and has received, following examinations, the corresponding diploma from the Hellenic Society of Homeopathic Medicine.

Atsali Lilian is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Infectious Disease Consultant who maintains a private practice in the Neos Psychiko area. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained her specialty certification in Internal Medicine in 2000 after a five-year residency at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus. She specialized in Infectious Diseases at the 5th Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Since 2017, she has also been working at Metropolitan General Hospital as Deputy Director of the 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, where she is authorized to hospitalize her patients. Dr. Atsali has an extensive number of publications and presentations related to infectious disease topics. Finally, she is fluent in English and French.

Η Ελευθερία Παρασκευoπούλου είναι ψυχίατρος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι.Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής της Κατάνης (Ιταλία) με άριστα.Εχει εκπαιδευθεί στην ψυχοδυναμική ψυχοθεραπεία και την ομαδική ανάλυση.Κατά την διάρκεια της είδικότητας της συμμετείχε σε κλινικές μελέτες που αφορούσαν την σκλήρυνση κατα πλάκας τις κεφαλαλγίες ,αυτοάνοσα νοσήματα και τις συναισθηματικές διαταραχές και παράλληλα εχει συμμετάσχει στην συγγραφή εργασιών με θεματικές που αφορούν τα παραπάνω.Εχει εμπειρία στην διάγνωση και θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών και επιμορφώνεται διαρκώς τοσο στην ψυχοφαρμακολογία όσο και στην ψυχοθεραπεία.Συνεργάζεται με τον κάθε άνθρωπο διαφορετικά σεβόμενη τις ανάγκες του, την ίδιωτικότητα του και δίνοντας προτεραιότητα στην καλύτερευση της σύνολικής του υγείας.Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και της Ελληνικής Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρίας.

Symeonidou Sofia is a Dermatologist - Venereologist, trained at Adenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, and Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow in the United Kingdom, where she gained extensive experience in the use of dermatological lasers, photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas, and Dermatologic Surgery. She has been active in private medical practice for the past sixteen years, managing cases of skin malignancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, she treats congenital nevi, eczema, and hemangiomas related to pediatric dermatology. Her specialization is focused on aesthetic dermatology, applying the most advanced medical techniques, with significant experience in injectable implant techniques, fillers, and laser applications. Through this approach, Symeonidou Sofia ensures a completely natural result that is specifically tailored to the patient’s gender, age, and individual needs.

Dr. Dermitzakis Stylianos is a Pathologist, founder and owner of the Premedicare Medical Center. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Unit Management" from the School of Social Sciences of the Hellenic Open University of Patras. Within his specialty training, he served at the 1st IKA Hospital "Papadimitriou," the Regional General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio," as well as at the Military Fund Nursing Institution NIMTS. Additionally, he served as Head of Pathology at the Athens Bioclinic and concurrently was Director of Medical Services at Cross Border, providing medical coverage to medical tourism patients.

Dr. Kalatzi Eleni - Dermoclinic is a Dermatologist – Venereologist, graduated with honors from the Medical School of La Sapienza University of Rome. Through clinical and research work at the same university, she completed her thesis on venereal diseases. After obtaining her medical specialty title, the physician remained at the Dermatology Clinic of the same University as an associate doctor, where she further specialized in venereal diseases and their treatment. Subsequently, she earned the specialty title in Dermatology – Venereology after four years of training at Diakonie Klinikum Bethesda and Klinikum Lippe hospitals in Germany, specializing in Clinical Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Nevus Mapping, with a particular focus on Dermatologic Surgery, performing over 600 procedures. She completed her specialty training in her homeland, where she worked for 8 months at the University Clinic of Heraklion Hospital in Crete. Upon moving to Athens, she collaborated for 3 years with Dermoiatriki Athens. She then moved abroad, where after two years of study at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, she obtained the MHBA (Master in Healthcare Business Administration) degree. Dr. Kalatzi is a member of many Greek and international dermatology associations and participates in numerous educational programs in Italy, Germany, and Greece, focusing on both clinical and aesthetic dermatology.

Sarafopoulos Andreas MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. He holds a Master's Degree in "Modern Diagnostics in Dermatology and Allergology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He trained in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Preveza and at the 251 General Air Force Hospital. He completed his specialty training in Dermatology - Venereology at the Athens General Hospital "Evangelismos." Additionally, he worked as a Dermatologist - Venereologist at the Patissia Health Center with the rank of Senior Registrar B. He has experience in clinical dermatology (acne, psoriasis, alopecia, nail disorders, condylomas), as well as in interventional dermatology (cryotherapy, cauterization, surgical removal of skin lesions) and participates with presentations at national and international conferences. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology - Venereology, the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the Hellenic Society of Dermoscopy.