Doctors for Neighborhood Childcare Providers in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Zaxariadis Konstantinos is a General Practitioner who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He holds a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy from the University of Craiova and has specialized in general medicine at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Simultaneously, he continuously attends numerous national and international conferences to ensure his ongoing education. He is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the Hellenic Society of General Medicine, the American Diabetes Association, and the Hellenic Society of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection. The doctor has experience in blood pressure regulation, managing obesity and asthma, as well as smoking cessation support. Through his professional experience in major and recognized hospitals in Greece, he is capable of addressing a wide range of conditions in his private practice.

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.

Drakos Iosif is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. Concurrently, he volunteers at the Behavioral Therapy Clinic of the Research University Institute of Mental Health as well as at the Behavioral Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, specializing in the management of patients with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He studied at Charles University in Prague, receiving two scholarships due to academic excellence. He specialized at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital while simultaneously undertaking further training and education in various fields of Psychiatry. Specifically, he received additional training in Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychopathology. He possesses extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the management, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with a broad spectrum of mental disorders, as well as academic research experience. Currently, he is undertaking postgraduate studies with a scholarship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety and Affective Disorders.

Soldatou Kyriaki is a General Practitioner, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada and serving as a scientific collaborator at the Athens Medical Center. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's Degree in Modern Clinical Laboratory Approaches to Lung Cancer from the General Hospital for Chest Diseases "SOTIRIA." Furthermore, she specialized in general and family medicine at the General Hospital "Hippocratio" of Athens and received training at Cambridge University at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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.

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.

The "Vima Koino" Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Agios Dimitrios. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health as it incorporates the principles and the most contemporary data of social psychiatry within a purely private enterprise. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. This approach enables the Center to receive a request, conduct a thorough evaluation, and propose the most appropriate therapeutic intervention. Our medical team consists of four psychiatrists who possess high theoretical training and clinical experience covering the full spectrum of mental disorders. With a shared goal of excellent diagnostic assessment and provision of comprehensive therapeutic care, they collaborate both among themselves and with the Center’s interdisciplinary team. By choosing a psychiatrist from the "Vima Koino" team, you select a specialist with expertise and extensive experience, as well as a team of mental health professionals who will work together towards the best possible solution for the patient.

Oikonomou Panagiotis is an Internal Medicine Specialist with a private practice in Kallithea. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Lipidology from the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Infectious Diseases Clinic of the General Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" and has completed a training program in diabetes mellitus at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has received training at the Diabetes Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Red Cross." He has participated in diabetes and infectious disease conferences and has attended seminars related to hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In recent years, he has served as a Consultant Physician A at the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic at Metropolitan General.

Velliou Triantafyllia is a Specialist Internist and maintains a private practice in Vyronas, Attica. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has worked as a Consultant at the Metropolitan Private Hospital. She has extensive experience in the management of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Anemia, Infections, etc. Additionally, she is an affiliated physician of EURODIET, where she treats patients seeking weight loss. Furthermore, she offers home visits, serving the areas of Vyronas, Ymittos, Pangrati, Kaisariani, central Athens, Dafni, Ilioupoli, and others.

Arampatzi Klairi is an Internal Medicine specialist with private practices in Athens and Glyfada. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Athens, specialized in Internal Medicine, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at Harokopio University and clinical research experience at the Medical School of Harvard University. She works as an attending physician at the 2nd Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Clinic of Hygeia Hospital. A primary focus of the physician is the prompt and immediate response to patients' needs. She successfully combines a highly empathetic approach with thorough and excellent clinical evaluation, while ensuring the prospective monitoring of case progress. She considers prevention a fundamental component of medical practice and therefore always dedicates time to provide clear guidance to patients on relevant issues.

Apataggelos Dimitrios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Turin and completed his Psychiatry specialty at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Concurrently with his Psychiatry specialization, he received specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling of Athens, as well as in the Greek Training Program of Short-Term Anxiety Provoking Psychotherapy (STAPP). He has participated in post-graduate seminars on group analysis - psychodrama, psychodynamic understanding of psychiatric patients, and served as a co-therapist in psychotherapy groups for alcoholics in the open program of 18 ANO. He has presented scientific papers at conferences and maintains continuous professional development in Greece and abroad. Additionally, he has engaged in social activities as an elected member of the Union of Physicians of Athens-Piraeus Hospitals of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA), former chairman of school committees, and former member of the administrative board of the KAPI of the Municipality of Kallithea, focusing on the prevention and treatment of mental disorders across all age groups. Finally, he is the former Psychiatrist and Scientific Director of the Sikiarideio Foundation for the training of young people with intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.

Melxer Spyridon is a Pathologist and maintains a private practice in Moschato. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Palermo and completed his specialty in Pathology at the "P. Giaccone" Polyclinic in Italy. He has served as Consultant at the Internal Medicine Clinic of Euroclinic Athens and has recently been promoted to Deputy Director at the same Clinic. He specializes in the management of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Obesity and is a collaborator of Eurodiet. He also has significant experience in Rheumatology, having been a Clinical Associate at the rheumatology outpatient clinic (Policlinico “P. Giaccone”) in Palermo, Italy. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, the Italian Society of Internal Medicine, and the Piraeus Medical Association.

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.

Ilias Kouslis is a General Practitioner - Family Physician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and specializes in General - Family Medicine, with training at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio." He has acquired substantial clinical experience by working in Emergency Departments, chronic disease clinics, and COVID-19 units, while actively participating in mass vaccination programs during the pandemic. Additionally, he served as a resident physician in Health Centers in Amorgos, Kalyvia, Vyronas, and Megara, strengthening the connection between Primary Health Care and the local population. He completed his postgraduate studies in Public Health at the University of West Attica, with a research focus on evaluating the reliability of information regarding diabetes on social networks. He has presented related studies at national scientific conferences. Currently, he operates a General - Family Medicine practice in Nea Smyrni as a contracted personal physician with EOPYY, offering comprehensive health care services, prevention, and management of chronic diseases. He is distinguished by his continuous voluntary work and participation in blood donation programs in Attica and Aegean islands.

Georgios Vyrinis, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Certified Psychotherapist with a private practice in Voula, Athens. He has extensive clinical experience in Sweden, where he completed his psychiatric residency at Sahlgrenska University Hospital — the largest hospital in Scandinavia.

He has supported numerous individuals facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depressive mood, Bipolar disorder, Addiction issues, Self-destructive tendencies, as well as difficulties with focus, organization (e.g., ADHD) and social interaction (e.g., Asperger’s). He also has experience working with individuals struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive rituals (OCD), as well as in psychotic spectrum conditions.

His psychotherapy training spans eight years and includes:

– Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare

– Specialization in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) under the supervision of Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist

– Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He strongly believes in the importance of the therapist’s personal inner work, having completed over 250 hours of personal psychotherapy as an essential part of understanding the therapeutic role.

In his private practice, he offers:

– Psychiatric evaluation and Diagnosis

– Follow-up with or without medication, based on each individual’s needs

– Individual and Group psychotherapy

– Couple therapy and Parental support

– Exploration of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults

– Counseling on personal or professional development and management of inner conflicts

The psychotherapeutic methods are based on contemporary scientific research and are included in leading international clinical guidelines as first-line treatments for mental health difficulties. He integrates techniques that support both the understanding of thought patterns and the experiential processing of emotions.

He works with individuals across a wide spectrum of functionality — from those who are able to meet the demands of daily life and relationships, to those experiencing significant limitations due to persistent psychological or emotional difficulties.

He also has extensive experience working in hospital-based Liaison psychiatry, supporting patients facing mental health challenges related to physical illness, such as cancer or chronic medical conditions. He provides psychological and/or pharmacological support for grief and emotional distress related to motherhood, infertility, and perinatal periods.

Dr. Vyrinis is trained in providing online psychotherapy sessions, maintaining the depth and quality of the therapeutic relationship. He also offers home visits, when needed, for individuals with limited mobility or other restrictions.

His office is located in a quiet area of Voula, with available parking, and offers a warm and confidential setting. He conducts sessions in Greek, English, and Swedish.

Dr. Xouzouris Ilias is an Internist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds EKAE - OAKA certification for pre-competition athlete screening. He completed his specialty in Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General State Hospital of Athens. He has served as a family physician for IKA for a decade. Finally, Dr. Xouzouris is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Gkamprela Eleana is a Pathologist, maintains a private practice in Kallithea, and is the Deputy Director of the Pathology Clinic at the Psychiko Medical Center. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a postgraduate specialization in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. She specialized at the 2nd University Pathology Clinic of EKPA at the General Hospital "Hippocrateio" and in major hospitals in England (NHS Trust). During the same period, after passing the examinations, she became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of England. Additionally, she has specialized in Hepatology and holds a corresponding diploma from the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Liver. For several years, she worked at the General Hospital "Hippocrateio" as a scientific collaborator of the Hepatology Clinic. She is also an external associate of the 2nd Pathology Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center" and is a certified trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Advanced Life Support - Basic Life Support). Finally, she has a significant scientific portfolio consisting of numerous studies, publications, and presentations.