Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Dr Skoutas Dimitrios is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, with a focus on the "Diabetic Foot." Beyond his academic expertise, he has served as Scientific Director and Head Internist at the General Clinic "Lysimachos Sarafianos," as a Specialist Internist and Scientific Collaborator at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," and also as an Internist at the Central Polyclinic of IKA in Thessaloniki. Currently, in his private practice, he manages both routine and complex cases, with particular experience in conditions such as osteoporosis, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, he actively participates in conferences and symposiums through lectures, research presentations, and announcements, and is a member of both Greek and international medical associations.

Antoniou Xaralampos is a Specialist General Practitioner - Family Physician with a private practice in Neapoli, Thessaloniki. He has specialized in Emergency Prehospital Medicine (EKAB) and has undertaken further training in Lipidology. His clinical interests include the management of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia - atheromatosis, arterial hypertension, osteoporosis, as well as acute infections (respiratory, urinary, digestive systems). His private practice is fully equipped with an otoscope, electrocardiographs, the capability to measure glycated hemoglobin (HBA1C), lipids, and more. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis.

Dr. Moraitis Nikolaos MD, DAS, MAS is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He completed his medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and fully completed his Psychiatry specialty in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Additionally, he holds a diploma in medical Psychotherapy (Diploma of Advanced Studies DAS & MAS) from the University of Zürich, Switzerland. He has been trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, deep psychological orientation (Tiefenpsychologische Psychotherapie), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Systemic Psychotherapy, including CBT techniques, Schema Therapy, and has experience in the assessment of mental disorders through psychometric tools such as OPDII. Furthermore, he has been trained in dementia, psychosomatic diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and addictions. He has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions in Switzerland, and currently serves as the Director of the three outpatient clinics of the Psychiatric Psychotherapy department covering the entire spectrum of Clinical Psychiatry at Psychiatrische Dienste Aargau AG, providing specialized assessments, diagnosis, and treatments for mental and neuropsychiatric disorders including addictions. Finally, he specializes in disorders related to mood disorders, anxiety and trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosomatic illnesses, bipolar disorder, all types of substance addictions, psychoses, paranoid schizophrenia, Asperger’s autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Ananiadis Prodromos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Dermatology at leading centers in Germany, where he obtained his specialty title following German examinations. Specifically, he completed his specialty training at the largest dermatology center in Düsseldorf and at the Dermatology Clinic of the University Hospital in Marburg, where he later worked as a Consultant. Additionally, he has received further training in the diagnosis and treatment of skin nevi, nodules, and carcinomas, acne treatment, psoriasis therapy, autoimmune diseases, bullous disorders, pediatric dermatology, the use and application of laser devices, and dermatologic surgery. Finally, he is a member of numerous medical associations in Greece and abroad, including the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the German Dermatological Society, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and the International Dermoscopy Community.

Valanikas Euripidis is a Specialist Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Sykiés, Thessaloniki, and collaborates with the Kyanoús Stavrós Clinic in Thessaloniki and the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his specialty training at the First Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the AHEPA University Hospital. He has completed two postgraduate programs focusing on Clinical Pharmacology - Therapeutics and the latest techniques in Diabetes Mellitus management. During his specialty training, he was trained at Centers of Excellence for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus, as well as in the Stroke Unit of the First Propaedeutic Clinic at AHEPA University Hospital. He has a particular interest in all aspects of Metabolic Syndrome (Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Atherosclerosis, Cerebrovascular Accidents) and Infections, and has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of all diseases within the spectrum of Internal Medicine. He is a former Consultant of the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou and has worked in numerous positions within the National Health System and the private sector. Furthermore, the physician participates in numerous scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education courses, has authored scientific publications, and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Dr. Nancy A. Tsaousi is a Dermatologist – Venereologist with international training in Switzerland and Germany. She holds a Doctorate (PhD) from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe’s most prestigious university medical institutions. Since 2024, she has operated her private dermatology practice in Thessaloniki, providing specialized clinical and aesthetic dermatology services based on modern scientific evidence.

**Education & Specialization**

She graduated from the University of Patras School of Medicine (Degree Grade: "Very Good"). She subsequently trained in Switzerland at the Schweizer Paraplegiker Zentrum and Luzerner Kantonsspital in General Internal Medicine and Hemato-Oncology (FMH). She completed her residency in Dermatology – Venereology in Berlin, initially at the Meoclinic private clinic and later at the University Dermatology Clinic of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

**Research & Academic Excellence**

During her tenure at Charité, she was an active member of the Specialized Research Center for Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Psoriasis Forschungs- und Behandlungszentrum), participating in numerous international clinical trials regarding modern immunomodulatory and biological therapies. Her research led to publications in international scientific journals and the completion of her doctoral thesis titled “Epidemiologische, anamnestische und immunologische Merkmale der Acne inversa,” which was awarded the distinction "magna cum laude" (Honors) by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2022.

In 2023 she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Dermoscopy from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with Honors (Grade: 9.65/10), focusing on “Clinical and dermoscopic features of naevus-associated melanomas.”

**Professional Affiliations**

Since 2019, she has been an Academic Associate of the 2nd University Dermatology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at Papageorgiou Hospital. She is a member of the Center of Expertise for Rare Skin Diseases and the Clinic for Autoimmune and Bullous Diseases. She also actively participates in international scientific conferences as a speaker and researcher.

**Clinical Interests:**

 * Paediatric and adult acne

 * Psoriasis and modern immunobiological therapies

 * Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)

 * Mole screening via dermoscopy for skin cancer prevention

 * Dermato-oncology and Dermatologic Surgery

 * Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

 * Atopic dermatitis / Eczema

 * Autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases

 * Hair disorders / Hair loss

**Aesthetic Dermatology**

Dr. Tsaousi provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments aimed at natural rejuvenation and skin quality improvement. Her practice offers personalized protocols, including injectable treatments (mesotherapy/skin boosters, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers), biostimulation, and techniques against photoaging, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. Her approach focuses on subtle interventions for natural results, always prioritizing medical safety.

**Philosophy**

Her medical approach is rooted in **Evidence-Based Medicine**, individualized patient assessment, and thorough patient education. Her goal is to provide modern, personalized dermatological care within an environment of trust.

Karyofylli Tamisoglou Ioanna is a Specialist in Internal Medicine maintaining private practices in Thessaloniki. She is actively involved in the management and treatment of patients with arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, she is engaged in the full spectrum of infectious diseases. From 2010 to 2016, she studied at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Subsequently, from March 2017 to February 2018, she served as a rural doctor at the Regional Clinic of Aidipsos, Evia. Simultaneously, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace in the postgraduate program "Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics." From April 2018 to September 2018, she worked at the multi-clinic "Charalampos Vittorakis" in Platanias, Chania, and then from November 2018 until August 2023, she completed her specialty in Internal Medicine at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She has participated in numerous seminars and continuing education courses on arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, aiming to offer high-quality healthcare services. She collaborates with the private clinics "Euromedica General Clinic" and "Bioclinic Thessaloniki." Additionally, she participates in the Ministry of Health’s "Personal Doctor" program and is a contracted physician with EOPYY. She is a member of the medical network of Affidea diagnostic centers and cooperates with all private insurance companies. Finally, since April 2025, she has been an external associate of the 424 General Military Hospital in the lipid clinic, and since February 2024, she has joined the medical team of Elysium Medical Center, where she maintains an internal medicine practice.

Valamoutopoulos Theodoros is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst, Consultant at the 424 General Military Training Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his discipline, with a notable specialization in Psychoanalysis, Group Psychotherapy, Psychoses, Psychosexual Disorders, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, since March 2021, the doctor has been a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

Fotiadis Gerasimos is a General Family Physician who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his residency in General Family Medicine at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou." He has completed more than 400 on-call shifts in Emergency Departments and has worked as a Rural Doctor in Health Centers, gaining valuable experience in managing both urgent and chronic cases. Additionally, he is active in telemedicine, providing medical services through international platforms across Europe and the USA. He has received further training in Ultrasonography, having conducted his education at the University Hospital of Ioannina. He has also trained in and practices Homeopathic Medicine, offering alternative and complementary therapies always based on scientific evidence and an individualized approach. Furthermore, he is a certified Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructor by the European Resuscitation Council and is a member of various Greek and international medical organizations and associations. In his private practice, he provides high-level medical services, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of primary care conditions, the implementation of telemedicine solutions, the use of modern diagnostic techniques, and a holistic approach through Homeopathy. Finally, he actively participates in scientific conferences and educational programs with the aim of continuous professional development and providing optimal care to his patients.

Mpikos Aristeidis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who has maintained his private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, from 2006 to the present. With high scientific training and extensive clinical experience, he responsibly and effectively manages each case. At his fully equipped clinic in Evosmos, located at 2 Makedonomachon Street, the dermatologist provides comprehensive medical services covering the entire spectrum of dermatology and venereology, including classical and aesthetic dermatology, Laser applications (Permanent hair removal with Alexandrite Laser, pigmented lesions, photorejuvenation), dermatologic surgery, and classical venereology. It is also noteworthy that the doctor has particular expertise in urticaria, warts, laser hair removal, and hyaluronic acid fillers.

Mpoutsikos Kosmas is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Concurrently, he serves as the Consultant of the Psychiatry Clinic at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. He studied medicine and specialized in psychiatry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During his psychiatry specialization at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, at the Thessaloniki Psychiatric Hospital, and at the Central Sector Mental Health Center, he has encountered numerous cases involving psychoses, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and other conditions. He has received training in various forms of psychotherapy, including Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, he has attended an early intervention program for psychosis (Early Intervention Service) at the Camden and Islington Trust of the NHS in London. Finally, he specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Psychoses.

Ο Γιάννης Νικολής είναι Ψυχίατρος και ιδρυτής του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (ΙΨΥΠΑ) στη Θεσσαλονίκη.

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην ομαδική ανάλυση και είναι πλήρες μέλος της Group Analytic Society International και Ιδρυτικό μέλος του Ελληνικού Δικτύου Ομαδικών Αναλυτών. Αναγορεύθηκε σε διδάκτορας ψυχιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης το 1996. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής για περισσότερα από 20 έτη σε θέσεις ευθύνης όπως ως υπεύθυνος του συμβουλευτικού σταθμού νέων. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο ΕΣΥ για 12 έτη όπου πέραν των προβλημάτων ψυχικής υγείας ασχολήθηκε εκτενώς με ψυχοσωματικούς ασθενείς και ψυχοσωματική ιατρική.

Στη διάρκεια της εργασίας του, ως Διευθυντής Ψυχιατρικής, στο Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο "Θεαγένειο" ασχολήθηκε εκτενώς με Ψυχοθεραπεία Ασθενών με καρκίνο. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλαπλές εκπαιδευτικές και επιστημονικές δραστηριότητες σε θέματα Ψυχο-ογκολογίας. Επίσης οργάνωσε και συντόνισε Ομάδες Υποστήριξης Νοσηλευτριών

Το 2019 αποχωρώντας από την κρατική υγεία, ίδρυσε το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης το οποίο και διευθύνει μέχρι σήμερα.

Karagiannakidis Andreas is a Pathologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sofia and holds an acupuncture diploma from the Northern Greece Acupuncture Society. The doctor has extensive experience in medical acupuncture, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. He has many years of professional experience and has specialized and worked in numerous hospitals in Greece, including the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," and the General Hospital of Kavala. To this day, he serves as a Pathologist at the rehabilitation clinic "AROGI" of the EUROMEDICA group in Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he offers specialized services tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

Papanikolaou Euaggelos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of Democritus University and a Master's Degree. The physician specialized in Dermatology at the Hospital of Venereal and Dermatological Diseases of Thessaloniki, and in his practice, he manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his specialty.

Xristopoulos Athanasios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specialized at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in disorders such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, panic attacks, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, among others. He serves as a Scientific Associate of the Psychiatric Clinics Asklepieion and San Vitale in Thessaloniki and the "Elpida" Psychiatric Clinic in Katerini. Finally, he participates annually in conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and the Hellenic Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy.

Petrou Vaia is a Psychiatrist and psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Kalamaria and providing both in-person and online appointments. She completed her medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association. She completed her residency at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki and works as a private Psychiatrist. Since 2024, she has been employed as a psychiatrist at the Synthesi company, at the Estia Day Center. During her studies, she gained clinical experience in various medical fields at university clinics in Warsaw, Malta, Kaunas, and Budapest. She has attended Clinical Seminars on psychological trauma at the Institute of Psychology and Health, an introductory seminar on Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy, as well as numerous other seminars. She has received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, in Cinematotherapy, Family and Couple Therapy, as well as in Forensic Psychiatry from NKUA. Additionally, she has participated in seminars in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy offered by the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, as well as by the Psychiatric Clinic of Ioannina in collaboration with the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society. As part of her specialty training, she has been educated in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, Brief Intensive Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (BIDP), and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Despoina Rizopoulou is a Pathologist specialized in acupuncture. She maintains private practices in the Nea Raidestos area of Thermi and in Kalamaria. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly in July 1997. After completing her rural service, she specialized in Pathology at the Pathology Clinic of Kastoria Hospital and at the 2nd Propaedeutic Pathology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki, obtaining her specialty certification in January 2006.

Mpaniotis Ioannis is a Pathologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Bucharest and completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Giannitsa and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios." Additionally, after two years of training, he obtained certification in Medical Acupuncture and has undergone further training at the Hospital of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Beijing and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. From 2007 to 2013, he provided services as a Specialist Pathologist at the IKA Pylis Axiou in Thessaloniki, as a medical examiner at the Naval Retirement Fund, the Hotel Workers' Fund (TAXY), as well as in private clinics in Thessaloniki. Currently, he volunteers at the KAPI centers of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, examining and providing services to the vulnerable elderly population. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Society of Pathology and other medical associations.