Pediatricians

Dr. Papaioannou Vasiliki is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in endocrinology and diabetes from Queen Mary University in London. The doctor specializes in neonatology, pediatric intensive care, and breastfeeding, with particular expertise in monitoring and assessing growth and development. Additionally, Dr. Papaioannou has significant professional experience, having trained at major hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom. In her private practice, she provides specialized services with a comprehensive understanding of children's needs.

Ο Φιλανδρής Παναγιώτης είναι Παιδίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Ελληνικό. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. 

Ξεκίνησε την ειδίκευσή του στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Παναρκαδικού Νοσοκομείου Τρίπολης, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην πρωτοβάθμια περίθαλψη, σε παιδιατρική κάλυψη τοκετών, σε αναζωογόνηση νεογνών μετά τον τοκετό και στην φροντίδα τους τις πρώτες μέρες ζωής. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στην Α' Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Η Αγία Σοφία», κατά τη διάρκεια της οποίας εκπαιδεύτηκε στις Πανεπιστημιακές Κλινικές, στο τμήμα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων («ΜΑΚΚΑ»), στη «Μονάδα Αυξημένης Φροντίδας» νεογνών, στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ογκολογική Αιματολογική Μονάδα («Ελπίδα»), στην ειδική Μονάδα Παιδιατρικής Αλλεργιολογίας και στο Παιδονεφρολογικό Ιατρείο. Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής του στην Πανεπιστημιακή κλινική εδραιώθηκε ως Παιδίατρος, αποκομίζοντας πλούσια κλινική εμπειρία των συχνών και σπάνιων νοσημάτων της βρεφικής, παιδικής και εφηβικής ηλικίας. 

Λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν τις αυξανόμενες ανάγκες της κοινωνίας για πρώιμη ανίχνευση παιδιών με διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη δοκιμασία «Παῖς» για την ανίχνευση διαταραχών επικοινωνίας Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (18-48 μηνών) (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). 

Έχει εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στον μητρικό θηλασμό («ΑΛΚΥΟΝΗ», Εθνική πρωτοβουλία Προαγωγής του Μητρικού Θηλασμού του Ινστιτούτο Υγείας Παιδιού), εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στην παροχή Πρώτων Βοηθειών σε νεογνά (Neonatal Life Support, ERC) και εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στην «Προαγωγή της Υγείας του Παιδιού και της Οικογένειας μέσω του Παιδιατρικού Πλαισίου» (Υπουργείο Υγείας και UNICEF). 

Σκοπός του είναι να προάγει την ομαλή σωματική αύξηση και ανάπτυξη των παιδιών από τη νεογνική ηλικία, να διαφυλάξει την ψυχική τους υγεία όπως και να αποφορτίσει, συμβουλέψει και στηρίξει τους γονείς «στον μαγευτικό κόσμο της γονεϊκότητας». 

Dr. Sofia Genitsaridi is a pediatrician with a private practice based in Glyfada, Athens. She graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

She completed part of her pediatric residency with a specialization in Neonatology at the University Neonatal Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, where she received training in neonatal resuscitation, early neonatal care, and the establishment of breastfeeding immediately after birth.

She obtained her PhD from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors (“Excellent”). Her doctoral dissertation focused on the effectiveness of a personalized model of nutrition, physical activity, and psychological intervention for the prevention and management of childhood and adolescent obesity and overweight. The research was conducted at the Weight Management Center of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital.

Dr. Genitsaridi also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pediatrics – Clinical Practice and Research, from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which she completed with distinction.

She worked as a scientific associate at the University Pediatric Clinic in Mainz, Germany, gaining valuable international clinical experience. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her pediatric specialization at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital, where she was trained in diagnosing and managing a wide range of common and rare pediatric conditions. She successfully passed the national board certification exams in Pediatrics.

Currently, Dr. Genitsaridi works as a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Obesity Center, part of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic at “Aghia Sophia” Hospital, and serves as an Attending Pediatrician at the Athens Euroclinic for Children.

She has actively participated in numerous national and international pediatric congresses as both an attendee and invited speaker. Her academic portfolio includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals. Dr. Genitsaridi is also certified in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) and has received extensive training in breastfeeding support through various specialized seminars.

Vlaxou Aggeliki is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the same institution. She has completed her Pediatric specialty training at Lamia General Hospital and at the University Clinic of the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, where she subsequently specialized in Neonatology. During her professional career, she has worked as a scientific collaborator and researcher in the Oncology Department of Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, as well as a scientific collaborator in the Regular Pediatric Clinic of the University Nursing Department of EKPA at the “Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital. She has served as an associate pediatrician at Mitera Hospital and currently works as a pediatric consultant at Metropolitan Hospital, while simultaneously maintaining a private practice. She began her medical career with rural service at the Oia Regional Clinic and the Santorini Health Center, in collaboration with Syros General Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric cases.

Georgios Tsolas is a Pediatrician, Director of the Pediatric Clinic at the Metropolitan Hospital, and maintains private practices in Paleo Faliro and Saronida. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD from the same institution's Medical School. Pediatrician Georgios Tsolas is also specialized in Pediatric Lipid Disorders, with extensive experience in their management. He served for several years as the head of the Lipid Disorders Clinic of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," as well as the Pediatric Lipid Clinic at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. He professionally manages all cases scientifically, beyond general pediatric care, including the monitoring and treatment of Dyslipidemia cases (typically Hypercholesterolemia).

Spanos Ioannis is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Modena in Italy and specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital "Asklepieio Voulas" and the First Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." As part of his specialty, he has received specialized training at the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic of Asklepieio Voulas Hospital and in the Neonatal Department of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Additionally, he participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his continuous professional development.

Trimis Georgios is a Pediatrician with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a PhD and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a diploma in Advanced Pediatric Life Support from Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in clinics in Greece and the United Kingdom as well as at VIANEX/Sanofi Pasteur MSD and MSD Greece. Additionally, he possesses significant research experience, evidenced by numerous scientific publications and abstracts in Greek and international journals, many of which he serves as a scientific reviewer, as well as presentations at Greek and international conferences and lectures he has delivered at these events.

Η Μαρούτσου Σύλβια είναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί το ιατρείο της στην Ηλιούπολη ενώ παράλληλα είναι συνεργάτιδα στο Μαιευτήριο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, από όπου έλαβε το πτυχίο της στην Ιατρική το 2009. Πραγματοποίησε την ειδικότητά της στην Παιδιατρική στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών «Παναγία η Βοήθεια» και στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στη Νεογνολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού». Παράλληλα, απέκτησε σημαντική εμπειρία στον τομέα της νεογνολογίας και της εντατικής νοσηλείας νεογνών, εργαζόμενη ως Παιδίατρος σε Μονάδες Εντατικής Νοσηλείας Νεογνών (ΜΕΝΝ) στα νοσοκομεία Réanimation Néonatale AP-HP Antoine-Béclère Paris Sud και Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré AP-HP στη Γαλλία. Είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και του Πανελληνίου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου, παραμένοντας διαρκώς ενεργή στην επιστημονική και επαγγελματική κοινότητα της ιατρικής.

Pothoulaki Eleni is a Pediatrician who has maintained a practice for 15 years in the center of Athens. She completed her studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her career, she has served in various hospital and regional facilities, including the "Elpis" Hospital in Athens, the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital, and the Asklipieio Hospital of Voula, as well as completing rural service at the Regional Clinic of Daphni Aigio. She specialized in Pediatrics, actively participating in conferences and scientific activities, and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. Her professional trajectory combines clinical experience, scientific training, and dedication to children's health, and at her practice, she provides specialized services in the field of infant, child, and adolescent development.

Taliou Anna is a Pediatrician with further training in Pediatric Endocrinology and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She possesses significant clinical experience and serves as a scientific collaborator at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," the Child Health Institute, and the Pediatric Clinic "MITERA." She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After obtaining her Pediatric specialty title, she continued to work in a salaried position at the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she actively participated in the daily operation of the department and clinic as well as in the on-call program of the hospital's Emergency Department. During this period, she gained specialized clinical experience in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. As part of her involvement in the ENDORSE research program, she remained an active member in the daily operation of the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Finally, since 2021, she holds a salaried position at the Child Health Institute, where, in collaboration with the Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit of the First Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, she is responsible for the diagnosis, initiation and regulation of treatment, and clinical follow-up of children with Congenital Hypothyroidism as well as monitoring their associated endocrinological problems.

Moraitis Panagiotis is a Pediatrician who maintains his private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Attending Physician at Gaia Maternity Hospital, Attending Physician in the Pediatric Clinic at the Marousi Medical Center, and Assistant Attending Physician at the 1st University Clinic of the Children's Hospital "AGIA SOFIA".

Martinou - Kotsovolou Maria is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has experience in breastfeeding counseling, having attended a seminar at the University General Hospital "Attikon." She specialized in Pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the General Prefectural Hospital of Kalamata and the Third Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, she completed rural service at the Health Center of Andros and the General Hospital of Syros "Vardakeio and Proio" and regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of her ongoing professional development.

Dr. Zairi Maria is a Pediatrician and maintains her private practice in Voula. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. During her Pediatric specialization, she trained at numerous University Hospitals in the United Kingdom (such as University Hospital of Southampton, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital) as well as at the 2nd University Pediatric Clinic of the "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, where she obtained her specialty certification in June 2020. Additionally, she has served as a Pediatric Surgery Trainee at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, as a Pediatric Plastic Surgery Trainee at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in Manchester, and as a Pediatric Cardiology Trainee at Southampton General Hospital. She has received training in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Advanced Life Support for adults, as well as in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator use (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillation BLS/AED), where she also served as an instructor. In the context of her ongoing medical education, Dr. Zairi has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars and is a member of the Athens Medical Association as well as the General Medical Council (UK).

Argyropoulou Elvina (Stavroula) is a Pediatrician - PhD graduate from the Medical School of NKUA and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She was born and raised in Kalamata. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 2nd University Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." She obtained her doctoral dissertation in July 2025, for which she received a scholarship and was awarded by the Hellenic Diabetes Association. She has experience in managing pediatric emergencies as she worked as a Pediatric Registrar in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She currently works as a Pediatric Registrar at Iaso Pediatrics and is an external collaborator at the Athens Medical Center.

Mpakogeorgou Xara is a Pediatrician who maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatrics, with experience in Pediatric Allergy, Pediatric Pulmonology, Child Neurology, Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Dermatology units, as well as in pediatric clinics of several university hospitals. Specifically, she trained at Panarcadian Hospital, the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," the Maternity Hospital "Elena Venizelou," the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," the University Hospital "Attikon," and the Hospital for Venereal and Dermatological Diseases "Andreas Syggros." Additionally, she holds certifications in Neonatal Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, European Pediatric Life Support, and is a Breastfeeding Training Instructor. The pediatrician maintains electronic medical records and her philosophy centers on holistic care, love, and respect for the child and family, with emphasis on prevention and support of breastfeeding. Finally, she participates in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of her ongoing professional development.

Vasileiou Georgios is a Pediatrician - Neonatologist with private practices in Thessaloniki and Stavroupoli. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology. He is a Neonatologist at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Genesis". He worked as a neonatologist at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Genesis for 18 years (2004-2022) at Bioclinic (formerly Galinos), at Rea Clinic, as well as in the Pediatric Department of the General Clinic. Since 2022, he has been working as a collaborating neonatologist in the Maternity Department of the Bioclinic Clinic Thessaloniki. He has served as a Scientific Collaborator in the Neonatology Clinic of the National Health System (ESY) at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio". During his professional career, he has examined over 30,000 neonates and participated in almost as many vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Additionally, he possesses extensive experience in the issues that affect neonates. Finally, the doctor has published 7 scientific papers presented at conferences and published in scientific journals and regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.