Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in the Western suburbs of Athens

Devekouzou Dimitris is a General Practitioner with private clinics in Palaio Faliro and Peristeri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2005) and from the Nursing School of Health and Welfare Professions (1990). He successfully completed his residency in General Medicine in 2011 and has gained experience from public and private hospitals in Athens, including Ygeia Hospital, Athens General Hospital "Elpis," Iaso General, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Nikaia General State Hospital. He has been awarded by the Association of Children with Mediterranean Anemia and by the Nursing Service of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Since the beginning of his basic studies, he has been following the latest developments across the spectrum of medicine, participating in numerous Greek and international conferences. His experience in both specialties, nursing and general medicine, allows him to manage cases with a wide range of pathology and severity, such as diabetes mellitus - hypertension, infections - chronic respiratory pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia (LDL apheresis, Dali method), obesity, trauma - pressure ulcers, osteoporosis, and smoking cessation.

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.

Karalis Georgios is a Specialist Psychiatrist with 9 years of experience in psychiatry and addiction treatment, and maintains a private practice in Ilion as well as within the Kostarelos Medical Center in Markopoulo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Karolinska Institute within the framework of his specialty. During his career, he has been trained in psychiatry, addiction treatment, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. He has worked in emergency departments, counseling groups, and outpatient psychiatric and addiction clinics, both in Sweden and Greece, managing patients with complex conditions. Furthermore, he has served in numerous on-call shifts as a primary on-call physician in Psychiatric Emergency Units and Addiction Emergency Clinics. He has also served as a physician in the Hellenic Armed Forces, where he was the responsible doctor at a military base in Leros and additionally provided medical care in a refugee camp with the NGO Praxis. At the 401 General Military Hospital in Athens, he gained experience in emergency care, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. Finally, the physician has participated in over 20 continuing education seminars within the field of psychiatry and has completed relapse prevention training for patients with addictions.

Dimitris Mpertsias is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He has completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity." Additionally, he has received further training in Lipidology and Cardiometabolic Medicine. He is also certified in obesity management (SCOPE) by the World Obesity Federation. In his private practice, he provides specialized advisory, diagnostic, and therapeutic services covering the clinical spectrum of Internal Medicine diseases, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, infections, anemia, adult vaccinations, and preventive screening planning. He has authored numerous publications in Greek and international scientific journals and actively follows international medical advancements related to his field, adhering to contemporary international therapeutic protocols with patient safety and protection as his top priority. Finally, he is a member of the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Dimitra Xatzigianni is a Specialist Internist and has maintained a private practice in Peristeri since 1993. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the First University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko.” Subsequently, she pursued further training at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the University Hospital “Louvain” in Brussels. She specializes in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology, and Arterial Hypertension. Additionally, she has attended medical conferences focused on Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolism to stay abreast of advancements in her field and to develop professionally.

Nodaras Xristos is an Internal Medicine Specialist with private practices in Aspropyrgos and Attiki Square. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is certified in the ILS Provider Course by the European Resuscitation Council. Additionally, he has received training in spinal implant procedures in France, specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Department of the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio," and has attended annual advanced training seminars on Diabetes Mellitus by "Vasos Karamanos." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of internal medicine conditions, including infections, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cholesterol, and triglycerides. He also collaborates with the Ministry of Transport for the issuance and renewal of driving licenses, as well as health certificates. Furthermore, Dr. Nodaras has participated in national conferences aimed at continuous professional development and is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Sepsis.

Tsagkaris Georgios is an Internist with a private practice in Keratsini. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Athens. As part of his specialty training, he has worked in the 1st Oncology Clinic of Metaxa Hospital, the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of Nikaia General Hospital, and received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at Cambridge University Hospitals. He has participated as a speaker in seminars and conferences as well as at IN.EP., covering topics related to Occupational Medicine, early cancer diagnosis, smoking cessation campaigns, among others, and in schools on preventive medicine issues. For his work, he has been awarded by the Hellenic Foundation of Cardiology and the Acharnes Branch of the Hellenic Cancer Society. In his practice, he manages a wide range of cases with scientific rigor, always focusing on the individual needs of each patient.

Georgiadis Panagiotis is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is specialized in Pathology with expertise in diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and internal medicine. He possesses extensive experience and training, and has worked for many years at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos".

Kintzoglou Stefanos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private clinics in Peristeri and Korydallos. He holds a medical degree and specializes in facial anti-aging treatments and mesotherapy for the face and body. The doctor has extensive experience in aesthetic services, with a particular focus on laser hair removal and injectable treatments, as well as dermatologic surgery, specifically in the field of laser hair removal. His equipment includes two leading lasers: the Candela Alexandrite and the new Soprano XL diode laser, which enables him to handle even the most challenging cases of unwanted hair. The dermatologist - venereologist treats conditions and aesthetic imperfections such as wrinkles, stretch marks, localized fat deposits, acne scars, dull and tired-looking skin, and cellulite. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Academy of Anti-Aging, and the Hellenic Dermatological Society.

Kourampie Eirini is an Internal Medicine Specialist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in the First Internal Medicine Clinic of Konstantopouleio Hospital "Agia Olga." She successfully completed her specialty in Internal Medicine in 2017 and worked for 2 years as an Attending Physician at the Health Center in Aigaleo. Since 2020, she has been working as an Attending Physician in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica. She has extensive experience in managing chronic diseases such as arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes mellitus, anemia, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections.

Kotsomytis N Konstantinos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Chaidari. Simultaneously, he serves as a Consultant Pathologist at Metropolitan Hospital. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses extensive experience and training.

Papageorgiou Vaios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains his private practice in Keratsini. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the Dermatology Clinics of the Infectious Diseases Hospital and Evangelismos Hospital. The physician served as a Dermatologist for 17 years at the Regional Units of EOPYY in Neos Kosmos and Piraeus. It would be remiss not to mention his expertise in Aesthetic Dermatology, Laser Applications, and Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Nazlidis Georgios is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. He holds a medical degree and specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the Hospital of Venereal and Skin Diseases of Sofia University, Bulgaria. He has extensive experience in clinical and aesthetic dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and the management of venereal diseases through his participation in over 50 conferences in Greece and abroad. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the Hellenic Dermoscopy Society, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Dr Artemis Pinakoulaki - Derma Laser Clinic is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained her specialty in Dermatology - Venereology at the Athens Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases "Andreas Syggros." She worked in the acne department of the Leeds Foundation for Research in Leeds, United Kingdom, where she specialized in acne study and treatment techniques. She has participated in hundreds of pan-European and global conferences and keeps up to date with developments in her specialty. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Professional Association of Greek Dermatologists, the European Association of Dermatology and Venereology, and the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Parissi Elena is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Peristeri, near the Agios Antonios metro station. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and is currently training in Psychosexual Disorders at the same institute. She began her specialty training at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, Aigaleo branch, where she stayed for a total of 2 years and gained experience in community patient monitoring. She completed her specialty training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," where she stayed for 4 years and trained in managing a wide range of psychopathology. During this period, she also worked and trained in a public specialized alcohol detoxification unit (18ANΩ). Subsequently, she collaborated with the nonprofit organization Anasa – Support for individuals suffering from Eating Disorders. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Psychiatric Society.

Η Ευθυμία Ασημακοπούλου είναι Δερματολόγος-Αφροδισιολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι.Γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στο Περιστέρι και αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το 9ο Λύκειο Περιστερίου.Το 2008 εισήχθη στην Στρατιωτική Ιατρική στην Θεσσαλονίκη και το 2014 ορκίστηκε ως Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός-Σημαιοφόρος του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού.Ειδικεύτηκε στην Δερματολογία-Αφροδισιολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Αφροδισίων και Δερματικών Νόσων Ανδρέας Συγγρός αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία σε πληθώρα περιστατικών και στους τομείς της Κλινικής Δερματολογίας,της Αφροδισιολογίας,της Παιδοδερματολογίας,της Δερματοχειρουργικής,της Δερματοογκολογίας και της Αισθητικής Δερματολογίας.Έλαβε τον τίτλο ειδικότητας Δερματολογίας-Αφροδισιολογίας μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή σε γραπτές και προφορικές εξετάσεις.Έκτοτε εργάζεται ως επιμελήτρια στην Δερματολογική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών αντιμετωπίζοντας καθημερινά πληθώρα περιστατικών.Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία και στην Αισθητική Ιατρική καθώς έχει εργαστεί σε μεγάλα κέντρα Αισθητικής Ιατρικής.Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Δημόσια Υγεία ενώ παράλληλα είναι υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.Η ιατρός έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα συνεδρίων,σεμιναρίων,ημερίδων,εκπαιδεύσεων σε Ελλάδα και Εξωτερικό και έχει συμμετάσχει και ως ομιλήτρια σε πολλά από αυτά.Ενημερώνεται με συνεχή επιμόρφωση για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στην ειδικότητα της και είναι πάντα διαθέσιμη στο να βρεθεί η καλύτερη θεραπεία για κάθε ασθενή προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση και παρέχοντας την δυνατότητα θεραπείας με νέες εγκεκριμένες θεραπείες στην ψωρίαση,στην ατοπική δερματίτιδα,στην λεύκη,στην διαπυητική ιδρωταδενίτιδα.Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Δερματολογικής και Αφροδισιολογικής Εταιρείας(ΕΔΑΕ),της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Δερματοχειρουργικής(ΕΕΔΧ),της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Δερματοσκόπησης(ΕΛΕΔΕ),της Ευρωπαικής Ακαδημίας Δερματολογίας και Αφροδισιολογίας(EADV) και της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Δερματοσκόπησης( IDS).

Dr. Alevizos Alevizos is a General Practitioner/Family Physician (GP/FM) who owns and manages two private medical practices in Piraeus and Thrakomakedones in the Athens wide metropolitan area. He holds a degree in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate training in diabetes from Harvard Medical School in the USA. He completed his residency in General and Family Medicine at "Tzaneio" General Hospital of Piraeus.

He has served as the medical scientific director for the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has also served as a Health Consultant for the Hellenic Cardiology Foundation.

Since the legalization of Medical Cannabis in Greece, he has been a pioneer in assisting patients with various ailments and medical conditions providing up-to-date medical care, substantially fulfilling unmet patients needs.

He is a certified medical cannabis specialist and prescriber.

He has extensive educational and research experience, including numerous announcements and presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in many major international medical journals.

Finally, he is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Η Dr. Κωνσταντώνη Αγγελική είναι Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια έκανε την πρακτική της στο Ohio State University General Hospital. Έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής το 2002, από το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και μετά από μακρόχρονη πορεία εξειδίκευσης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός", στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, στο Γενικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Κηφισιάς "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι" - υπηρεσία υπαίθρου Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κυπαρισσίας. Η επαγγελματική της απασχόληση στην παρούσα φάση περιλαμβάνει τα ιδιωτικά της ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Είμαι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών, Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Αποθεραπείας - Αποκατάστασης "Ευρυνόμη" για άτομα με νοητική στέρηση και αυτισμό και παράλληλα Clinical Instructor του European Medical University of Cyprus. Αποτελεί μέλος της Ελληνικής και Ευρωπαϊκής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας. Κλινικά ασχολείται με τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία μείζονων και ελάσσονων διαταραχών ψυχικής υγείας με ψυχοθεραπευτική, φαρμακευτική ή μικτή αντιμετώπιση. Εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές που σχετίζονται με το άγχος, το "τραύμα", το γενικευμένο άγχος, την κατάθλιψη, την ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, τη διπολική συναισθηματική ασθένεια και την ψύχωση. Για εκείνη ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζουν τα συμπτώματα που σχετίζονται με το άγχος και τα ψυχοσωματικά νοσήματα όπως το σύνδρομο χρόνιας κόπωσης και η ινομυαλγία. Η αντιμετώπισή της συνδυάζει φαρμακολογικές θεραπείες και ψυχολογικές παρεμβάσεις με την εφαρμογή ενός πολυεπιστημονικού μοντέλου. Στην αρχική της εκτίμηση επιδιώκει μέσα από το ιατρικό ιστορικό και τη συλλογή πληροφοριών να αξιολογήσει κλινικά τα γεγονότα που επηρεάζουν και σχετίζονται με την ψυχική και σωματική υγεία του ασθενή.