Pediatric ophthalmologists

Ioannis Kokkoris is an Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. Additionally, he collaborates with the Ophthalmology Clinic of Metropolitan General. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". Furthermore, he holds a European Diploma in Ophthalmology, which he obtained in Paris. He has experience working in major Clinics and Hospitals in Attica and specializes in myopia laser treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Paidoofthalmologiko Ellados is a model Ophthalmology Center focused on the child. Our specialized departments cover the entire spectrum of pediatric ophthalmological needs. The clinic is staffed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of specialized Pediatric Ophthalmologists, a Geneticist, Clinical Optometrists, and Educators for children with low vision with or without other disabilities. The appropriately designed space, calm atmosphere, welcoming smile, and humane medical approach help children feel comfortable in the environment and perceive the examination as an enjoyable game.

Vasiliki Follidi is an Ophthalmologist - Pediatric Ophthalmologist and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At the same educational institution, she completed postgraduate studies in "Medical Genetics: Clinical and Laboratory Direction." She specialized in Surgical Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia" in Athens, gaining invaluable experience in both specialized pediatric ophthalmologic examination and surgical correction of pediatric ophthalmologic disorders. From 2012 to 2014, she also practiced in the monitoring and management of retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants at the neonatal units of the same pediatric hospital. Additionally, she continued her specialization in Adult Ophthalmology at the "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens. She has served as Consultant at the Ophthalmology Department of the Euroclinic Children’s Hospital in Athens. Moreover, from 2012 to 2016, she was an Associate at the "Athens General Clinic," supporting in the management of pediatric ophthalmologic diseases in neonates, infants, and children. Concurrently, since 2014, she has been Consultant of the pediatric ophthalmology department at the Pediatric Hospital of the Athens Medical Center group and the maternity hospital "Gaia." Since 2016, she has been an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, with the majority of her presentations and lectures at ophthalmology conferences as well as her publications in Greek and international medical journals focusing primarily on pediatric ophthalmology topics. Finally, she has participated in translations of English ophthalmological texts into Greek.

Gaki Stergiani FEBO is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmologist with a practice located in Nea Smyrni, near the central square. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in ophthalmology at the Charite Augenklinik University Clinic in Berlin and at the University Clinic of Cologne, Germany, where she gained significant experience in General Ophthalmology and Pediatric Ophthalmology. At the clinic, we focus on personalized ophthalmic care, placing each patient at the center of our diagnostic and therapeutic approach. After many years of experience at the University Clinic of Cologne and the ophthalmology center Athens Eye Hospital, the range of services offered includes all aspects of modern ophthalmology. We specialize in the prevention and treatment of pediatric eye diseases such as amblyopia, strabismus, and myopia, as well as pediatric cataract and glaucoma. We are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions including glaucoma, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Η Δαραβάγκα- Λύρου Μαρία είναι Παιδοοφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι. Πραγματοποίησε τις ιατρικές της σπουδές στο Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και, εν συνεχεία, ειδικεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία σε πανεπιστημιακή κλινική της Γερμανίας. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει fellowship πάνω στις παθήσεις του αμφιβληστροειδούς, της ωχράς κηλίδας και στις φλεγμονές οφθαλμού στο Moorfields Eye Hospital στο Λονδίνο. Το θέμα της διαδακτορικής της διατριβής είναι πάνω στην ηλικιακή εκφύλιση της ωχράς κηλίδας. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί σε νοσοκομεία της Ελλάδας και της Γερμανίας. Τέλος, εξειδικεύεται στην Παιδο-οφθαλμολογία, και είναι συνεργάτης του Παιδιατρικού Κέντρου του Ιατρικού Αθηνών και του μαιευτηρίου ΡΕΑ.

Chrysavgi Adamopoulou is a Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgeon, Specialist in Pediatric and Adult Strabismus, and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She has served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University in the United States of America, as well as Director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Department at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. After completing her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her training in the United States where she obtained her Ophthalmology specialty at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and subspecialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult and Pediatric Strabismus Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and the Kresge Eye Institute of Michigan. She has extensive experience in the surgical management of pediatric ophthalmologic conditions such as strabismus, congenital cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, as well as in the surgical treatment of adult strabismus. She holds certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (AAPOS). She served as a member of the Professional Education Committee of AAPOS for five consecutive years (2015-2020), a committee that contributes through lectures and educational programs to the further training of pediatric ophthalmologists in America. She was Section Editor of Eyewikipedia in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology for three years (2015-2018) and was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for her contribution. Additionally, she has publications in major medical journals and has authored ophthalmology chapters in medical textbooks.

Nikitopoulos Georgios is a Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Patissia and Nea Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his Ophthalmology specialty title following successful examinations, after specializing at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and the General State Hospital of Athens-KOFKA. Since 1988, he has been a member of the Surgical Team of Professor M. Tragakis, Ophthalmology Professor at Cornell University in New York, specializing in the Cornea and Corneal Transplantations. He is an Anterior Segment Surgeon with an emphasis on modern small-incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, strabismus, and specializes in Lasers (correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia with Amaris 750S, the most advanced Laser device available today and the only one in Greece). Additionally, he is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Disorders, etc.). He serves as a scientific collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Ophthalmology Clinic "Ypapanti," the Ophthalmological Institute «OMMA», as well as the "Athena Refractive Center." Finally, he has published 26 scientific papers in national and international ophthalmological conferences and has participated in round tables, clinical workshops, and as an instructor in experimental surgeries for junior colleagues.

Dr. Nikoleta Michailidou is a Ophthalmologist (Grade A) at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios", with extensive experience in cataract surgery and subspecialization in retinal surgery. She graduated from the School of Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2006 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Forensic and Forensic Psychiatry at the same university (expected completion in 2025).She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital "Agios Dimitrios" (2007–2013) and subsequently underwent advanced subspecialty training in Retinal Surgery at the Athens Eye Hospital (2017–2019). Since 2016, she has been serving as a Consultant in the National Health System of Greece and has performed over 5,500 cataract surgeries, demonstrating exceptional surgical expertise and clinical experience.Dr. Michailidou is recognized for her professionalism, commitment to continuous medical education, and patient-centered approach to ophthalmic care.

Karamanis Konstantinos is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Kavala. He completed his studies at the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna and specialized at the General Hospital of Kavala and the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. He possesses significant clinical experience and collaborates with hospitals in Kavala and Thessaloniki.

Emmanouilidis Petros is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Corfu. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has obtained the European Diploma in Ophthalmology from the European Board of Ophthalmology, as well as a specialty certification from the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. Additionally, he has trained in cosmetic oculoplastic surgery at the Harley Street Academy in London, acquiring surgical techniques from leading oculoplastic surgeons in the United Kingdom. He possesses substantial professional experience, having worked for two years as a clinical fellow at the Epsom and St. Helier University Hospital, collaborating with distinguished scientists across all ophthalmology subspecialties, and specialized in eyelid and lacrimal system surgery at Queen's Hospital in London. Subsequently, he served as a consultant in cataract and eyelid surgery at the Ophthalmology Clinic in Northampton. Currently, he collaborates with Ophthalmica Clinic in Thessaloniki, the leading ophthalmology clinic in Northern Greece. In addition to ophthalmological services at his practice, he also provides botulinum toxin injection treatments for both aesthetic and therapeutic indications.

Dr. Koutsonas Antonis MD, FEBOphth is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a Doctorate and is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Aachen in Germany. He served for several years as a Consultant in the Department of Vitreous and Retinal Diseases at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Aachen (2014-2022), where he specialized in the surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases and cataracts (vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon). Additionally, following European Ophthalmology examinations, he obtained the European Ophthalmology title FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He possesses extensive clinical experience in prominent positions and has performed over 2200 pars plana vitrectomy surgeries for a wide range of vitreous and retinal diseases, 600 cataract and intraocular lens implantations, as well as more than 5000 intravitreal injections. He has significant research experience, having participated in numerous multicenter studies on various ophthalmic conditions, acting as principal investigator in several, and is trained in the principles of good clinical practice. He has published numerous articles in internationally renowned ophthalmological scientific journals and actively participates in international conferences. Finally, he has been involved in clinical research in the fields of glaucoma, electrophysiology, and the surgical treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases.

Dr Dragkiotis Eustathios is an Ophthalmologist and Pediatric Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in the Kalamaria sidewalk area of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, he collaborates with diagnostic centers such as Euromedica - General Clinic, Laser & Ophthalmos, Biomedical, and Ophthalmica. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki. He holds a doctorate with a dissertation titled "The study of changes in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) following pharmacological treatment - intravitreal injections," conducted at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki. He has received further training in the use of Laser in Crete under Professor I. Pallis for the correction of refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. He has extensive experience in cataract surgery and refractive surgery. He is an ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric patients, providing appropriate treatment tailored to their specific needs. Finally, Dr Dragkiotis actively participates in all domestic and international ophthalmology conferences.

Η Ραπάνου Ανδρομάχη MD, MSc, FEBO, PhDc είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Είναι απόφοιτος Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και ειδικεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία στην Ά Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική Αθηνών του ΓΝΑ "Γ. Γεννηματάς", εργαζόμενη δίπλα σε έγκριτους και διεθνούς φήμης Καθηγητές Οφθαλμολογίας. Μετά από πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις έλαβε τον τίτλο της Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology ως Πιστοποιημένη Οφθαλμίατρος από το Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο Οφθαλμολογίας, ενώ κατέχει και τίτλο Μεταπτυχιακού (Msc) στην “Ιατρική Απεικόνιση στην Οφθαλμολογία”, τον οποίο έλαβε με διάκριση και υποτροφία. Ταυτόχρονα είναι Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών και κατέχει πιστοποιήσεις ως ερευνήτρια σε ιατρικές κλινικές μελέτες. Εξειδικεύθηκε στις Παθήσεις και Χειρουργική Ωχράς Κηλίδος, Αμφιβληστροειδούς και Υαλοειδούς και στη Χειρουργική Καταρράκτη στο Πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, στο Λονδίνο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Ταυτόχρονα, έχει διοριστεί ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης και Πανεπιστημιακή Υπότροφος του τμήματος Παθήσεων Ωχράς Κηλίδος και Αμφιβληστροειδούς στην Ά Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική Αθηνών του ΓΝΑ "Γ. Γεννηματάς", αναλαμβάνοντας τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία ολόκληρου του φάσματος των παθήσεων της Ωχράς κηλίδος και του Αμφιβληστροειδούς, συμμετέχοντας παράλληλα στην εκπαίδευση και κατάρτιση των ειδικευομένων Ιατρών Οφθαλμολογίας και των φοιτητών της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών. Βρίσκεται ανάμεσα στους πολύ λίγους εξειδικευμένους Οφθαλμιάτρους με εκτεταμένη εμπειρία στη θεραπεία με τα ειδικά laser αμφιβληστροειδούς και Ωχράς Κηλίδος : Φωτοδυναμική θεραπεία PDT- Photodynamic Therapy, Micropulse Laser , Panretinal Photocoagulation PRP. Τέλος, διδάσκει στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα σπουδών του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών για ιατρούς Οφθαλμιάτρους ¨Σύγχρονες Προσεγγίσεις στην Παθολογία και Χειρουργική του Αμφιβληστροειδούς¨ και στο μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα διαθλαστικής χειρουργικής "Αντιμετώπιση διαθλαστικών εκτροπών και διαθλαστικές επεμβάσεις ", επίσης του Πανεπιστημίου Ιατρικής Αθηνών ΕΚΠΑ. Στο ιατρείο της αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που άπτονται σε όλες τις υποεξειδικεύσεις και φάσμα της Οφθαλμολογίας σε ενήλικες και παιδιά, καθώς και χειρουργικά περιστατικά.

Ntousis Georgios is an Ophthalmologist who has maintained a private practice in Pangrati since 1999. He enrolled in 1985 and graduated in 1991 from the Medical School of the University of Athens with honors. After gaining 1.5 years of experience as a surgical assistant in the Ophthalmology Clinic of Ypapanti, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most renowned ophthalmologists in Athens, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Eye Clinic from 1995 to 1999, which was pioneering at the time in cataract surgery using the new phacoemulsification method. He continued his training in the United Kingdom and from 2000 began his private practice in Pangrati with the goal of treating each patient as he would wish to be treated himself. Since 2014, he resumed part-time collaboration with English hospitals, an experience that exposes him to a wide range of rare or interesting cases, which is reflected in his confident and proficient management of complex cases (RVI Newcastle, North Middlesex University Hospital London, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, etc.). He has a particular interest in painless, small-incision cataract surgeries, correction of myopia/astigmatism/hypermetropia with excimer laser, diagnosis and long-term monitoring of glaucoma with visual fields and corneal pachymetry, management of macular diseases, and more. His perpetual goal remains the provision of excellent services with personal care for each of his patients.

Dr. Mpagkakis Antonis is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates an ophthalmology clinic in Rethymno, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his specialty in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio." He received training in cataract surgery using the latest techniques, as well as in the examination and monitoring of children and infants. He has conducted research related to glaucoma patients and specialized in bloodless blepharoplasty using the PLEXR method. In his clinic, he utilizes various lasers such as YAG Laser (for secondary cataract, acute glaucoma) and Argon Laser (for retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy). He served as Treasurer of the Ophthalmological Society of Crete for five years. Finally, Dr. Mpagkakis is a member of both international and Greek Ophthalmological Societies and has participated in numerous conferences.

Varvagiannis Nikolaos I. is an Ophthalmologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He holds two undergraduate degrees, one from the Department of Biology and another from the Department of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Red Cross Hospital, where he also specialized in Laser treatments and acquired extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and macular diseases. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he works as a Scientific Collaborator at the 1st Ophthalmology Clinic of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "HYGEIA," is a member of the Bioiatriki - FONEMED group, and has been a Collaborating Ophthalmologist at the Research and Diagnostic Institute "OFTHALMOS" for over 10 years. Finally, in his private practice, he offers a wide range of services and manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, from simple cases of myopia and presbyopia to Laser surgeries.

Katsiampoula Vasiliki MD, PhDc is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko, Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Ophthalmology at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and at the 1st University Ophthalmology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," working alongside distinguished professors of Ophthalmology with a primary focus on corneal diseases. At the same time, she is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has published papers in international scientific journals and has presented at Greek, European, and international conferences. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, as well as the Hellenic Society of Vitreous and Retina. She is also a member of the Medical Association of Munich, Germany, and Bern, Switzerland. Her practice handles cases encompassing the full spectrum of Ophthalmology in adults and children, including surgical cases.