Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in Athens

Kazakos Xaralampos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained at the Andreas Syggros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases. He specializes in providing clinical and interventional dermatology and venereology medical services, with a particular focus on chronic skin diseases, pediatric dermatology, nail and hair disorders, interventional treatment of condylomata acuminata, surgical removal of nevi and lesions, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. Additionally, he offers aesthetic dermatology services both in the field of injectable treatments and a broad range of laser applications such as Alexandrite laser hair removal, scar and pregnancy striae treatment, management of facial and leg telangiectasias, tattoo removal, and removal of facial spots and freckles. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator for major private hospitals in Athens, including Metropolitan Hospital and Iatriko Palaio Faliron. Lastly, within the framework of continuous education, he has participated in a series of research protocols focusing on the therapeutic management of dermatological diseases such as severe psoriasis and acne, and has contributed to the authorship of articles published in reputable international medical journals.

Spanoudakis Giorgos is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his psychiatric specialty training at the LVR Klinik in Düsseldorf, Germany, and completed it at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. During his training, he encountered a full range of psychiatric cases and disorders (psychotic, mood, anxiety - obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as substance dependencies, sexual disorders, eating disorders, etc.), and participated in training programs in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. After completing his training, he continued practicing in the private sector and also worked as an external collaborator at the General Hospital of Thira.

Kourakou Maria-Sofia is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains private clinics in Athens and Kos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the University Clinic of the Hospital for Dermatological and Venereal Diseases "Andreas Syggros." In her private clinics, she manages cases of both clinical dermatology (adult and pediatric dermatoses, acne, vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia, hair loss, venereal diseases) and aesthetic treatments for body and face (body firming, lipolysis, mesotherapy for the body, cellulite, sclerotherapy of telangiectasias, lifting with PDO threads, botulinum toxin injections, hyaluronic acid implants - fillers). Additionally, laser hair removal treatments with Alexandrite laser and laser applications for scars, tattoo removal, telangiectasias, stretch marks, striae, and hemangiomas are also performed. Finally, as part of her continuous education, she participates in the most important European and global conferences on anti-aging and aesthetic medicine.

Feggos Paulos Kai Synergates is a Specialist Pathologist and maintains a private clinic in Petralona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Between 1987 and 2013, alongside maintaining his private practice, Feggos Paulos worked as a resident and later as a specialized pathologist in cardiology and pathology departments at military, public, and private hospitals, where he gained extensive experience. Since mid-2013, he has dedicated himself exclusively to his personal clientele and private clinic.

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.

Dr. Pouxner Karolos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, in 2005, holding a Master's Degree in "International Health" and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health from the Medical University of Berlin. Additionally, he earned a Doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 2010. He completed his specialty training in Internal Pathology at university hospitals in Berlin and has been continuously working since 2006 in various fields of clinical medicine, public, and international health. As a pathologist, he has received further training and possesses extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of chronic diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid Disorders, Liver Diseases, as well as Travel Medicine and Tropical Diseases. His scientific and research interests include Community and Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Tropical, Migrant, and Humanitarian Medicine, as well as International and Global Health. He has authored ten foreign-language publications in scientific journals, six presentations at international conferences, and contributed one chapter to an edited volume. He has participated in numerous European and international conferences and advanced training programs. Regarding his professional experience, he has many years of teaching experience in adult education, serves as an external lecturer at the Medical University of Berlin, and is a scientific collaborator of the Master's Program "Global Health – Disaster Medicine" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Recently, he was appointed lead instructor of the "Migration and Health" module in the Master's Program "Public Health and Health Policy" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

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. Mpeis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed the majority of his specialty training in Germany, at the Vitos Philippshospital Riedstadt psychiatric clinic and the MEDIAN Klinik NRZ Wiesbaden neurological clinic. Concurrently, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at IKVT Hessen (Institut für Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie) in Wiesbaden, where he attended the theoretical training program.

In Greece, he continued and completed his training at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, undertaking additional specialty rotations at P.G.N. Attikon and G.N. Evangelismos. He also completed the theoretical part of his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, while simultaneously applying psychotherapeutic interventions within his clinical practice framework and participating in supervision.

In his private practice, he primarily works psychotherapeutically, with an emphasis on approaches within the broader family of cognitive-behavioral therapies, while also providing pharmacological treatment when indicated, within the context of comprehensive psychiatric monitoring.

Foteinos Xaralampos is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Charles University in Prague and holds an ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification. He specialized in Pathology at the Academic Teaching Hospital of Duisburg, Germany, as well as at the 3rd Pathology Clinic of Korgialeneio - Benakeio N.E.E.S in Athens. Additionally, he serves as an External Collaborator at the Pathology - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Metropolitan General. Throughout his professional career, he has acquired valuable work experience by working in numerous hospitals in Germany and the United Kingdom. Finally, as part of his continuous education, the doctor regularly attends conferences to stay informed on topics related to pathology.

Thomas Ioannis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains a private practice in Athens, near the Ambelokipi metro station. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology and Venereology at the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Tübingen in Germany, with further specialization in the pharmacological treatment of skin cancers at the same University's Dermatology Clinic. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Deputy Medical Director at the Dermatologic Oncology Clinical Research Center of the University Dermatology Clinic in Tübingen, and from 2021 to 2023, he was the Director of the same center within the University Dermatology Clinic. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Pappas Ioannis is a Specialist Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He specialized at the 3rd Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakeio". To date, he is an Associate Physician at Metropolitan General Hospital and the Responsible Physician - Pathologist of the Elderly Care Unit Ilisia Care. Finally, the doctor participates in numerous conferences and training seminars to remain updated on developments in his field.

Dr. Kalogera Elena, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, graduate of the Medical School of Sassari, Italy, with a Master's degree in Emergency Health Care. She also has advanced training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychopathology, and Psychometrics. She is a scientific collaborator at the Women's Mental Health Clinic of the 1st Psychiatric Department at Aiginiteio Hospital and at the Specialized Early Intervention Outpatient Clinic for Psychosis at the same department. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President of the Non-Profit Organization "Mitos." In her private practice in Ilisia, she offers high-quality services for the treatment and monitoring of disorders related to anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, and difficulties in managing emotional and social situations. She is a specialized EMDR therapist – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – a pioneering, innovative method of structured psychotherapy that integrates elements from various approaches and is considered highly effective.

Malatou - Politi Elena is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated with honors from the Medical School of "La Sapienza" University of Rome. She has received further training in Bullous Disease in Dermatology in the United Kingdom and in Advanced Dermatology, Skin Cancer, and Laser Surgery at University Hospital Denver, Colorado, United States of America. She completed her specialization at the Athens Dermatology & Venereology Hospital "Andreas Syggros" and has also worked at the General Hospital of Agrinio. Additionally, she has served as a reviewing physician for the Prefecture of Athens and the Public Servants' Health Care Organization. She has attended numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Hellenic Dermatological Society, the Hellenic Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Xaita Stauroula is a General Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. She has specialized in General Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Aging and Chronic Disease Management from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the Medical Department of the University of Thessaly.

Sarafadi Magdalini is an Internist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia. She holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Patras and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Lamia and the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko." She is certified as an ALS Provider by the European Resuscitation Council and has completed a postgraduate seminar on Hypertension offered by the Hellenic Hypertension Society. Furthermore, Dr. Sarafadi is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, and the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. She regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and participates with oral and poster presentations at national medical congresses.

Christiana Pardali is an Internist – Infectious Disease Specialist with a private practice located in Exarchia, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and later specialized in Internal Medicine in Germany (Hospital Zum Heiligen Geist, Geseke), completing her residency at Alexandra General Hospital in Athens.

Since 2018, she has been working as a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the 3rd Infectious Diseases Department of Hygeia Hospital. Since 2024, she also offers comprehensive outpatient care for internal medicine and infectious disease conditions at her private office.

She manages cases such as:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Diabetic foot

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Adult vaccinations

Travel medicine

PrEP prescription and monitoring

Infections in immunocompromised patients

She is fluent in English, French, and German.

Paulidis Athanasios MD, MSc is a Dermatologist - Venereologist and Director of the Dermatology Department at the "Errikos Dunant" Hospital Center. He also maintains a private practice in central Athens, "AI Derma Clinic." He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and specialized at the Dermatology School of the University Hospital of Rome "Tor Vergata." He has a postgraduate degree in Laser treatments from the same University Hospital and a postgraduate degree in Dermatoscopy from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The physician has extensive experience in both clinical and aesthetic dermatology, the use of lasers, and dermatologic surgery. He has participated in numerous conferences aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has authored academic publications. Additionally, he is a member of Italian and European scientific associations and societies.

Dr. Kakepis Mixalis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private practices in Pallini, Athens, Ampelokipi, Psychiko, and Anavyssos from 2003 to present. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a medical degree from the same university. He completed his specialty training in dermatology and venereology at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital & Dudley Group of Hospitals in the United Kingdom and at the General Regional Hospital for Infectious Diseases of Western Attica. He possesses extensive professional experience as an external collaborator of Psychiko Medical Hospital and Errikos Dynan Hospital, and has worked in numerous major hospitals in Greece and abroad. Finally, Dr. Kakepis has particular expertise in conditions such as psoriasis, acne, skin cancers, sexually transmitted diseases (condylomas, molluscum contagiosum, herpes), dermatologic surgery & interventional dermatology (laser treatments for scar restoration, hair removal, telangiectasias, facial rejuvenation, removal of nevi, cysts, implants and threads, autologous factors, stem cells), as well as innovative interventional procedures (photodynamic therapy, nevus mapping, dermoscopy, cryotherapy, iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis).