Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers

Plaxouri Kerasia-Maria is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a modern private practice in the center of Patras. She graduated top of her class from the Medical School of the University of Patras in 2010 and continued at the University Dermatology Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians - Universität in Munich, Germany. She completed her Dermatology specialty at the University Dermatology Clinic of Münster in Germany, where she also completed her doctorate on malignant melanoma. She returned to Greece in 2018 and has since served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Patras. She is a lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the departments of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Patras. Dr. Plaxouri has specialized knowledge in all areas of clinical dermatology for adults and children, including acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic pruritus, and sexually transmitted diseases. She has a particular interest in skin cancers and hair disorders. The doctor has specialized in fields of aesthetic dermatology, such as mesotherapy (hydration, lipolysis, cellulite treatment), laser applications, injectable implants, chemical peels, botulinum toxin injections, thread lifting, and alexandrite laser hair removal of the latest generation for safe and painless hair removal, even during summer on tanned skin. She participates as a speaker in international and domestic conferences and has extensive research activity, involvement in clinical/laboratory studies, and numerous publications in international scientific journals.

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.

Military physician Xaralampidis Konstantinos MD, MSc is a recognized Pathologist with multiple specializations and extensive experience in providing medical care. He maintains a private clinic in Thessaloniki. Having graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2012, he joined the ranks of officers in the Hellenic Army. He served in combat units, demonstrating his dedication to military medicine. Since 2022, he has maintained a pathology clinic in Lemnos, offering high-quality healthcare, and is currently specializing in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Center of the 1st Department of Internal Medicine at the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki. Concurrently, he is training in obesity management at the clinic’s outpatient Obesity Unit. In his clinic, he collaborates with excellent specialists from various fields to provide comprehensive management of chronic and complex diseases. Xaralampidis Konstantinos is committed to delivering quality health services with respect and consideration for the patient.

Education & Certifications

• Medical Degree: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2012)
• Postgraduate Degree: Research Methodology in Medicine and Health Sciences (2019)
• Specialty Title in Pathology (2022)
• Certifications:
• Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus
• Management of infections, including Covid-19

With a sense of responsibility and respect towards fellow human beings, Xaralampidis Konstantinos provides comprehensive medical care according to the principles of medical science, dedicated to offering quality health services.

Dr. Ketani Elena is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The doctor has extensive experience in photochemotherapy for psoriasis, vitiligo, and universal alopecia using P.U.V.A., acne treatment, acne scar management, nevus examination (dermoscopy, nevus mapping), minor surgical procedures, electrocautery (for papillomas), treatment of condylomata acuminata, venereal diseases, treatment of pigmented spots on the hands and face, melasma, facial regeneration, chemical peels, microcrystalline dermabrasion, therapeutic laser applications including hair removal, body tightening, and cellulite treatment with radiofrequencies (Freeze). She also performs nevus mapping and dermoscopy. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Hellenic Society of Freelance Dermatologists - Venereologists, the Hellenic Dermoscopy Society, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

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. Tsirozoglou Konstantinos - Polyiatreia Vitae, MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and the Scientific Director of the Dermatology Department at Vitae Diagnostic Laboratories OE. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of the same institution. He has gained significant professional experience, having worked at major hospitals in Athens such as the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the Nursing Institution of the Army Share Fund (NIMTS), as well as the Galatsi Health Center. The doctor provides a wide range of services related to both clinical and aesthetic cases. Additionally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology.

Louridas Athanasios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialization in psychiatry at various hospitals in Attica, such as Spiliopouleio Hospital, the 1st IKA Hospital of Athens, and the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". He accumulates years of experience both from his professional career and his academic background and training. His aim is to assist in the treatment of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic disorders, psychoses, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, bulimia, anorexia, among others. The treatment model used in his practice is a combination of pharmacotherapy, as the main axis in addressing psychopathology, supported by supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation for both the patient and their family. Finally, the doctor focuses more on the current symptoms of the patient rather than unconscious processes and does not aim for major changes in personality.

Poikilidou Maria, Pathologist - Hypertension Specialist, welcomes you to her private practice, a modern and excellently equipped facility located in the center of Thessaloniki. Dr. Poikilidou specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou" and holds the title of Clinical Hypertension Specialist from the European Society of Hypertension. She has extensive experience in the investigation and treatment of secondary forms of hypertension and hypertension in special populations such as hypertension during pregnancy, diabetes, and renal failure, and is equipped with a certified 24-hour blood pressure monitoring device. She also performs body composition analysis and basal metabolic rate measurement for the appropriate management of obesity with the necessary medical guidance. Poikilidou Maria – Pathologist stays updated with current medical developments by participating in national and international conferences.

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.

Mpourelakis Stauros is a General Practitioner with a private clinic in Patras. He specializes in managing issues related to Diabetes as well as autoimmune diseases in general. He possesses extensive experience in handling a variety of cases.

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.

Asimakopoulou Anthi is an Internal Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Vrilissia. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in internal medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" in the Intensive Care Unit, the Hemodialysis Unit, and the Endocrinology Department. In the clinic, within a modern environment, a wide range of medical services is provided, including blood sugar monitoring, glycated hemoglobin monitoring, issuance of medical certificates for sports activities, issuance of health certificates for the issuance or renewal of driving licenses, electrocardiograms, and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (24-hour blood pressure Holter). Asimakopoulou Anthi handles the full spectrum of internal medicine through the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of pathological cases, with particular expertise in the diagnosis and management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus.

Theodorakopoulou Aggeliki is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a psychodynamic approach. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist B’ at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteio" and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She graduated from the Medical School of Patras. She specialized in Psychiatry at the Akademiska University Hospital in Uppsala, Sweden, at EKEPSYE Piraeus, at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, at the Sismanoglio General Hospital of Athens, and at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteio". She completed the postgraduate programs of EKPA in "Liaison Psychiatry" and "Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a Medical Context" with distinction. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars on Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Addictions, Psychogeriatrics, among others.

She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychoses, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.

Her therapeutic approach is characterized by empathy, respect towards the patient, and individualized care.

Dr. Lingria Santa is a Dermatologist-Venereologist, maintaining a private practice in Attica, in the Glyfada area.

She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University Hospital of Rome “La Sapienza” Clinica Ospedaliero-Universitario Policlinico Umberto I.

In Greece, she continued her training as a rural doctor (in underprivileged areas) at Trikala Hospital and the Health Center of Kalambaka.

At the General Hospital of Rethymno, she continued her training as an internal medicine resident.

Her training continued and was completed at the Andreas Syggros Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases, where she gained extensive educational experience throughout this period.

Nikolaidou Paraskeui is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She has extensive clinical experience in Greece and the United Kingdom, where she worked in acute care clinics and community psychiatry. She attended Balint groups at the NHS for three consecutive years and has successfully passed the MRCPsych examinations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate specialization diploma in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry from the same university, focusing on the integrated care of physical and mental health. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute and has received further training in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents from the 1st Pediatric Clinic of NKUA. In her professional career, she has worked as a psychiatrist at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, and since 2018, she has served as Consulting Psychiatrist at the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica (formerly PSNA, Dafni). Additionally, she has many years of experience in a public specialized alcohol detoxification unit, where, as scientific lead, she played a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated care of a large number of patients with alcohol use disorder. She actively participates in training programs for psychiatric residents and presents papers and lectures at conferences and scientific events. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association.

Georgia Gkioni is a Pathologist with a private practice in Chalandri and a Consultant in the 7th Pathology Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Arterial Hypertension and Associated Cardiovascular-Renal Diseases from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

She has been trained in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Therapeutic Clinic of NKUA - GNA “Alexandra,” gaining substantial experience in managing severe and complex cases.

In her practice, she provides comprehensive, responsible, and individualized medical care, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.

Finally, the physician is distinguished by her consistency, scientific expertise, and patient-centered approach, always striving to establish a relationship of trust and meaningful collaboration with every patient.

Antonis Mougias is a Psychiatrist, PhD holder from the University of Ioannina, and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy of Psychosis. For years, he has been monitoring and treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the Memory Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" and has served as the Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Center of the same society for 7 years. As the Scientific Director of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor," he has developed and is responsible for numerous interventions aimed at patients with dementia and their caregivers. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics. He also prescribes medications and issues psychiatric condition certificates. Finally, the doctor has extensive clinical experience, as well as numerous scientific publications.