Pediatricians in Attica

Manou - Theodosi Orsalia is a Pediatrician and PhD graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Acharnes. She was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 1984 through national exams, from which she graduated. Subsequently, she specialized in Pediatrics at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the General Pediatric Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." During this period, she worked at the Pediatric Clinic of Athens, as well as in the outpatient clinic and laboratory of the Allergy Department of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Pediatric Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," where she conducted her doctoral dissertation entitled "Hypoallergenic milk preparations in the prevention, sensitization, or development of cow's milk allergy. Effect on immunological parameters in high-risk infants." Additionally, during her specialization at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, she participated in the education of medical students through lectures, literature reviews, and clinical training in the wards. Finally, the doctor has an extensive research portfolio with publications in international scientific journals and has attended over 150 medical conferences in Greece and abroad, some of which she participated in by presenting scientific research communications.

Dr. Oikonomou is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios-Attica, as well as an attending physician at the Pediatric Clinic of the Pediatric Center – Athens Medical Center. In his practice, he provides preventive pediatric care, vaccinations, guidance and support for breastfeeding, growth and development monitoring, and parental counseling, always with a focus on the child’s health and well-being. With scientific responsibility and a child-centered approach, he aims to ensure proper pediatric follow-up and the timely management of every need.

He holds an EPALS (European Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification and is currently completing his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He actively participates in numerous preventive and voluntary initiatives supporting vulnerable pediatric populations. He has publications in international journals as well as numerous presentations at scientific conferences.

Togka Stauroula is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Salamina. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and possesses the international Advanced Pediatric Life Support Certificate. She is also a certified collaborator for the A test (school readiness test for first grade) and for administering the Standardized developmental screening test for detecting autism spectrum communication disorders "Pais" from the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the 2nd University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is a breastfeeding consultant who has participated in seminars organized by the Ministry of Health and is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Finally, the physician has numerous publications in reputable Greek and international pediatric journals, has participated in pediatric conferences both domestically and abroad, and is a member of the Hellenic Pediatric Society, the Medical Association of Piraeus, and the Association of Freelance Pediatricians of Attica.

Stella Maurommati is a Pediatric Cardiologist – Pediatrician with complete training and specialization in Germany. She has extensive clinical experience in referral hospitals, primarily focused on the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions in infants and children, as well as general pediatric care. She is experienced in diagnostic ultrasonography and in the care of children with increased monitoring needs. She provided pediatric cardiology assessment and follow-up for elite athletes within the framework of the Essen Olympic Training Center, ensuring their safe participation in sports. Currently, she works at MITERA Hospital, delivering responsible, modern, and individualized medical care, emphasizing child safety and appropriate parental education.

Kampouroglou Georgios is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing professionally in Athens. He was admitted first in the nationwide entrance examinations to the Medical School of the University of Athens, and during his studies, he received relevant scholarships. As part of his training in Pediatric Surgery, he trained and worked in Switzerland (Geneva University Hospitals, Jura, Nyon) and at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital in Athens. He specialized in laparoscopic, percutaneous, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery in Switzerland (Geneva, Davos) and Strasbourg (IRCAD), as well as in digestive endoscopies (Agia Sofia Hospital and IRCAD, Strasbourg). During his training at the University Hospital of Geneva, he focused particularly on Pediatric Urology and Liver and Biliary Surgery in children. The physician holds a doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and also possesses a postgraduate degree in Surgical Anatomy. He has a substantial record of research and publication (participation in research groups, numerous international and Greek publications, chapters in scientific textbooks, presentations, and lectures at international and Greek conferences). He serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and teaches First Aid courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He also serves as the Deputy General Secretary of the Society of Medical Studies.

Ο Ζάβρας Παναγιώτης είναι Χειρουργός Ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος - ΠαιδοΩτορινολαρυγγολόγος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Παίδο-Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «Παναγιώτη & Αγλαΐας Κυριακού» και κατόπιν συνέχισε την ειδίκευσή του στην Ωτορινολαρυγγολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς». Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών «Παθήσεις ρινός, βάσης κρανίου και προσωπικής χώρας», από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών. Έπειτα από επιτυχείς εξετάσεις κατέχει τον Ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας (Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery). Παράλληλα εργάζεται ως Επιμελητής ΩΡΛ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά «Τζάνειο», αντιμετωπίζοντας πληθώρα περιστατικών και πραγματοποιώντας μεγάλο αριθμό απλών και σύνθετων επεμβάσεων σε όλο το φάσμα της Ωτορινολαρυγγολογίας. Συνεργάζεται ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης με την ORL Athens Clinic και τη Βιοκλινική Αθηνών.

Η Φιλιπποπούλου Αναστασία MD, MSc είναι Παιδοψυχίατρος -  εκπαιδευόμενη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια της απονεμήθηκε με άριστα μεταπτυχιακός τίτλος σπουδών (MSc) στη «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική - Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» από το ίδιο τμήμα. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν", στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας "Άγιος Παντελεήμων"- Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Δυτικής Αττικής “Αγία Βαρβάρα”, στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική και στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αλεξανδρούπολης, στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Ασκληπιείο" Βούλας και στην Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία". Έχει επίσης εργαστεί ως ειδικευόμενη ψυχίατρος στο Κέντρο Ημέρας και την Κινητή Μονάδα Φωκίδας της Εταιρείας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλου. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών κλινικών και ψυχοθεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων (ενδεικτικά: κλινική ψυχοδυναμική της εφηβείας, γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική θεραπεία, συστημική-οικογενειακή θεραπεία, κλινική εφαρμογή ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές τεχνικές στην ψυχοθεραπεία, υποστήριξη εφήβων με συμπτώματα δυσφορίας ή ασυμφωνίας φύλου, κλινική ψυχοφαρμακολογία, ανάλυση παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος, εκπαίδευση γονέων στη θετική διαπαιδαγώγηση, τεχνικές Mindfulness σε παιδιά και εφήβους με συναισθηματικές και νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, CFT - θεραπεία εστιασμένη στη συμπόνια, κινητοποιητική συνέντευξη κ.ά). Έχει παρακολουθήσει ειδικό μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην "Ανίχνευση, Διάγνωση και Αντιμετώπιση Νηπίων, Παιδιών και Εφήβων με Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής- Υπερκινητικότητας", από τη Μονάδα Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παιδιατρικής, Α’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική ΕΚΠΑ και την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Μελέτης ΔΕΠΥ. Στην παρούσα φάση εκπαιδεύεται στο Τετραετές Διεθνές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία: Συστημική, Αφηγηματική και Συνεργατική- Διαλογική Προσέγγιση, που διοργανώνεται από το Κέντρο Δια βίου Μάθησης (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ) του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Έχει προχωρήσει σε δημοσιεύσεις άρθρων τόσο σε ελληνικά, όσο και σε ξενόγλωσσα επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε μεγάλο αριθμό ημερίδων και συνεδρίων, έχοντας παρουσιάσει επιστημονικές ανακοινώσεις και εργασίες. Τέλος, η γιατρός είναι μέλος της Παιδοψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας Ελλάδος, της Ελληνικής Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας καθώς και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Πειραιά. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο και συνεργάζεται με Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών.

Dr. Margaritis Eleutherios, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Chaidari. He completed his doctoral dissertation at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in rhinology - nasal surgery in Amsterdam. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Services Organization and Management" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Additionally, he possesses extensive experience in allergic rhinitis, nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, and pediatric ENT disorders, having specialized at the ENT clinics of the Academic Medical Center of Amsterdam, the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration," and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals in Greece and abroad, including the 1st ENT Clinic of the University of Athens and the Academic Medical Center (AMC) in the Netherlands. Currently, he offers the full range of otorhinolaryngological services at his clinic, as well as home visits in collaboration with the 1st ENT Clinic of the University of Athens and specialized private treatment centers. He has published articles and presentations in Greek and international journals and has contributed to the authorship of scientific books. Finally, Dr. Margaritis Eleutherios is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and the Panhellenic Rhinologic Society.

Simopoulou Xara is a Pediatric ENT specialist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has extensive professional experience. She began her specialization in the Surgical Clinic at the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," continued her training in the ENT Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Agia Sofia," and completed her specialization in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." Additionally, she holds certification for issuing Medical Certificates for Seafarers from the Biomedical Center of Piraeus in the Maritime Department. Dr. Simopoulou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and the Hellenic Pediatric Otolaryngological Society. In her private practice, she manages conditions across the entire spectrum of otolaryngology and provides specialized services tailored to her patients' needs.

Fafoula Olga MRCPCH is a Pediatric Endocrinologist - Chief Consultant and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed full Pediatric specialty training and worked as a Registrar in the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2005. She specialized in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology at leading reference centers in England, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, UCL Hospital London, and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. She is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). She holds the rank of Chief Consultant and since 2011 has been Head of the Pediatric Endocrinology Department at Penteli General Children’s Hospital. She possesses fully and officially recognized subspecialties in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (recognized by the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision - KESY) and participates as an examiner in the respective specialization examinations. She has served as a board member of the Hellenic Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. She has extensive and active participation in numerous Greek and international conferences, frequently contributing as a speaker and moderator. Concurrently, she carries out ongoing educational work with pediatric trainees and medical students. She is responsible for and coordinator of the Greek arm of a European multicenter study on childhood obesity.

Dr. Kanelis Nikolaos is a Pediatric ENT specialist and Director of the Otolaryngology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital, maintaining a private practice in Chaidari since 1994. He has received advanced training in Pediatric Laryngology, Otoneurology, and Ear Surgery at Baylor College in Houston, United States of America. He has been active in this field for over twenty years. At his clinic, he performs a wide range of fundamental medical services, including ear cleaning, endoscopic examination, tympanometry, audiometry, and comprehensive audiological assessments. Additionally, he provides high-level services due to his extensive experience and specialization, managing numerous cases related to the surgical treatment of snoring, voice disorders, and nasal septum deviation—conditions affecting a significant proportion of patients.

Christina Rogakou is a Cardiologist specialized in congenital heart disease in both children and adults, as well as in interventional cardiology. She has extensive clinical experience in specialized cardiology centers in Germany and Greece and holds a PhD from Heidelberg University, with her research focusing on out-of-hospital resuscitation by laypersons.

She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained her cardiology specialization in 2017, having completed her residency at the Duisburg Cardiology Center in Germany. She then worked there as a Senior Registrar and, from 2020 to 2023, served as Head of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit. She has also received additional training in pediatric cardiology and structural heart diseases through postgraduate programs at the University of Münster.

Since 2023, she has been collaborating with the Pediatric Cardiology Department of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, while also working with Hygeia Hospital and Euroclinic Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology, the German Society of Cardiology, the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology, and the German Resuscitation Council. She speaks fluent Greek, German, and English.

Spyridonidou Anna is a Child Psychiatrist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. She holds a medical degree from the State Medical Academy of the Russian Federation and has received additional training in family therapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Athens Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she has trained at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." She has served as a specialized assistant pediatric psychiatrist in the Child Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio." Furthermore, she is an external collaborator and a member of the scientific team at the Child Foundation "H Pammakaristos" as well as a coordinator and scientific director of the Family Counseling Center of the Municipal Public Benefit Enterprise of Kallithea. Finally, she has participated in research programs and international and Greek conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Child Psychiatry Society.

Dr. Stamataki Sofia, MD, MSc, is an Otolaryngologist Surgeon, Director of the ENT Department at the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Panteion University, as well as a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed pediatric ENT specializations through fellowships at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (USA) and Evelina Children’s Hospital (UK). Notably, Dr. Stamataki has served as Scientific Director at the ENT Clinic of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital and as Consultant at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." She has also worked as a Consultant at the “MITERA” Hospital and held a funded research position at Johns Hopkins University in the USA. She has an extensive scientific portfolio, regularly participates in conferences, and is a member of prominent medical associations such as the Athens Medical Association, the British Medical Council, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and the European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. She has served as Treasurer of the Hellenic Pediatric ENT Society and is an active member of the Hellenic and European Rhinology Societies.

Stefanis Athanasios is a Pediatric ENT specialist with private practices in Piraeus and Marousi. He graduated from the Medical School of the Health Sciences School at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses valuable experience and knowledge in his field, having worked for several years as an Otolaryngologist at the Athens General Hospital "Hippocratio" and at the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Additionally, the doctor participates in seminars and conferences related to his specialty and is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association as well as a specialized member of the Athens Medical Association.

Karamaritis Panagiotis is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing professionally in Athens and maintains a private clinic in Neo Psychiko. During his training in Pediatric Surgery, he served at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," and the General Hospital "Children's Penteli." He worked as a Consultant Surgeon at the "IASO Paedon" Hospital and as the Scientific Head of the Pediatric Surgery Department at the "Medical Center of Athens." In 2018, he was appointed Director at the "King Salman Specialist Hospital" in KSA and subsequently Deputy Coordinating Director at the "Maternity and Children’s Hospital," where he operated on numerous rare and complex pediatric and neonatal surgical cases. Since 2024, he holds the position of Deputy Director of the 2nd Pediatric Surgery Clinic & Pediatric Surgical Oncology at MITERA Hospital.

Το Affidea Νέας Ερυθραίας αποτελεί το ολοκληρωμένο ιατρικό κέντρο της περιοχής, με εξαιρετικά πλούσιο φάσμα ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων. Ξεχωρίζει για τις εξειδικευμένες χειρουργικές υπηρεσίες, την ουρολογία με δυνατότητα κυστεοσκόπησης, τη νεφρολογία και τις προηγμένες αγγειοχειρουργικές παρεμβάσεις - ένας πλήρης ιατρικός προορισμός για κάθε ανάγκη.

Ο Κάββουρας Χαράλαμπος M.D, Msc, PhD, FSCAI είναι Επεμβατικός Καρδιολόγος- Παιδοκαρδιολόγος εξειδικευθείς στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία και στις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες Ενηλίκων-Παίδων στο Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου καθώς και στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο University Hospital Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Center στον Καναδά. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι. Ο ιατρός αποφοίτησε από το πανεπιστήμιο του PECS στην Ουγγαρία, είναι κάτοχος MSc Kαρδιακή Aνεπάρκεια από το Imperial College και Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών με θέμα σχετικό με την Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία και τις Συγγενείς Καρδιοπάθειες. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Καρδιολογίας στο Β΄ Καρδιολογικό τμήμα του νοσοκομείου Ευαγγελισμός. Ακολούθως υπήρξε εκπαιδευόμενος στην Επεμβατική Καρδιολογία στο Αιμοδυναμικό εργαστήριο του ίδιου νοσοκομείου. Εν συνεχεία και με υποτροφία της Ελληνικής Καρδιολογικής Εταιρίας, ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευση του στις Συγγενείς καρδιοπάθειες και στην Πνευμονική Υπέρταση Ενηλίκων και Παίδων αρχικά στο Πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του MANCHESTER και κατόπιν στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL. Αμέσως μετά και επι διετία συνέχισε την εκπαίδευση του στο ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο στις Συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες και την πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ εξειδικεύτηκε περαιτέρω και στην Υπερηχογραφία των συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών και στην Δυναμική υπερηχογραφία (Stress echo). Κατά την εκπαίδευση του στις συγγενείς καρδιόπαθειες πραγματοποίησα πάνω από 1500 υπερηχογραφήματα καρδιάς σε ασθενείς με συγγενή καρδιοπάθεια και πνευμονική υπέρταση ενώ έκανε περισσότερους από 200 δεξιούς καθετηριασμούς σε ασθενείς με πνευμονική υπέρταση. Ο ιατρός διετέλεσε Επιμελητής στο τμήμα συγγενών καρδιοπαθειών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Liverpool ενώ τα τελευταία χρόνια διατελεί Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Συγγενών Καρδιοπαθειών και Παιδοκαρδιολογίας στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ κι είναι επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας. Τέλος, έχει στο ενεργητικό του πλήθος Δημοσιεύσεων καθώς και Προφορικών ομιλιών και ανακοινώσεων σε διεθνή καρδιολογικά συνέδρια.

Maria Mpalla is a Pediatrician - Child Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Psychiko, Athens. She also collaborates with the Pediatric Clinic of the "MITERA" Children's Hospital and is a Scientific Associate in pediatric neurology at the First Pediatric University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." Additionally, she has served as a Pediatrician at the Aristotle Corinthian Educational Institution. She possesses extensive experience in pediatric dermatology, counseling and methods for proper breastfeeding, child nutrition, developmental pediatrics, as well as pediatric neurology.