Pediatricians in Attica

Kanellos Panagiotis is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Director of the Otolaryngology Department at Iaso Hospital, and a physician at the Pediatric Audiology Department of the same hospital. He maintains a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the Medical School of Craiova and specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis." Additionally, he received further specialization in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Audiology. Today, in his private practice, he provides specialized services and treats a wide range of conditions, including sudden hearing loss, facial or neck pain, allergic rhinitis, tonsils, hearing loss, hoarseness, olfactory disorders, septum issues, tinnitus, external otitis, papillomas, vertigo, laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, and polyps. He has authored 46 scientific papers presented at Greek and international conferences. Finally, Dr. Kanellos Panagiotis is a member of the Panhellenic Pediatric Otolaryngology Society, the "Young Doctors" Association, the Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, the Association of Greek Otolaryngologists, and the Panhellenic Medical Society of Audiology - Neurotology.

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.

Polykretis Leonidas is a Surgeon Otolaryngologist, Pediatric ENT specialist with a private practice in Dafni, Director of the ENT Clinic at IASO Children's Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds certification in "Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)" from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He specialized in Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and at the Piraeus Specialized Cancer Hospital "Metaxa," in Plastic Surgery at the Athens General Hospital "Georgios Gennimatas," in Neurosurgery at the Piraeus General Hospital "Tzaneio," and in General Surgery at the Pyrgos General Hospital "Andreas Papandreou." It is noteworthy that he has worked as an Otolaryngologist at the Piraeus Specialized Cancer Hospital "Metaxa," served as an External Collaborator at the Athens General Hospital "Hippocratio," and was Consultant at the ENT Clinic of the 492 General Military Hospital of Alexandroupolis. Currently, he is Deputy Director of the ENT Clinic at the Euroclinic Children's Hospital of Athens and serves as Consultant in the corresponding Clinic of Bioclinic Athens. As part of his continuous professional development, he has attended numerous seminars and participated in many scientific conferences with poster presentations. At his private practice, he offers a wide range of services such as tympanometry, audiometry, acoustic reflex testing, ear cleaning, otomicroscopy, as well as endoscopy of the nose, pharynx, and larynx. Additionally, he conducts snoring evaluation, chemical and electrical cauterization of the nose, labyrinth examination, and minor surgical procedures.

Η Δασκαλάκη Κλειώ είναι Νευρολόγος με εμπειρία στη διάγνωση, παρακολούθηση και αντιμετώπιση νευρολογικών παθήσεων σε ενήλικες και παιδιά. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή της Università di Roma "Tor Vergata" στην Ιταλία και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά της στη Νευρολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κοργιαλένειο - Μπενάκειο "Ερυθρός Σταυρός". Διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στην Κλινική Νευροφυσιολογία (MSc) από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, καθώς και μετεκπαίδευση στην Εργαστηριακή Γενετική, με έμφαση στην εφαρμογή και ερμηνεία εργαστηριακών εξετάσεων.

Έχει διατελέσει Επιμελήτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Αγία Σοφία" και μέλος της Συντονιστικής Ομάδας του Ε.Κ.Ε.Π.Υ.–ΟΔΙΚ του Ε.Κ.Α.Β. Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Μαρούσι, συνεργάζεται με το Παιδονευρολογικό Τμήμα του ΙΑΣΩ Παίδων και είναι εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα Νευρολόγος Ενηλίκων στην ΙΑΣΩ Γενική Κλινική.

Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Νευρολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Παιδονευρολογικής Εταιρείας και της European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS).

Kermetzoglou Eirini is a Pediatrician with certified specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Diabetology from the German Medical Association (ÄNR), with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she began her Pediatric residency at the General Hospital of Corinth, which she completed in Germany, specifically at Marienhospital Bottrop and Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen (academic hospitals of the University of Duisburg/Essen). Later, she specialized in Pediatric Endocrinology - Pediatric Diabetology at Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen, where she served as Head Registrar B in the pediatric emergency department, and at the University Pediatric Clinic of Essen (Universitätsklinikum Essen). Concurrently, she worked as a coordinator for the education of children with diabetes, their families, and educators, aiming at proper disease management and prevention of complications. Additionally, she served as Registrar B (Fachärztin) in the endocrinology-diabetology outpatient clinics of the University Pediatric Clinic of Essen and participated in the teaching of pediatric residents as well as medical students of the University Medical School.

Panagopoulou Georgia is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist with a private practice in Melissia. She holds a PhD from Democritus University of Thrace and is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Adult Otolaryngology at the Penteli General Children’s Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens Korgialenio - Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross. The doctor is an Associate Otolaryngologist at several private hospitals and polyclinics, as well as with SOS Doctors. Additionally, she has participated as an attendee and speaker at numerous conferences aimed at continuous education in her field of specialization.

Mpakopoulou Ioanna is a Pediatrician specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and initially specialized in Pediatrics at the General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete “Venizeleio” and subsequently at the University Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, she trained in Pediatric Endocrinology in a salaried Medical Officer position at Archbishop Makarios III Hospital in Nicosia, Cyprus from 2003 to 2005. Since 2005, she has been a member, following evaluation, of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and an associate member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society. She has worked as Registrar at the General Hospital of Xanthi, where she established the first pediatric endocrinology clinic in Thrace. Later, she worked in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Children’s Hospital “Agia Sophia,” under Professor G. Chrousos, where she participated in the training program for medical students and pediatric and adult endocrinology residents. In 2014, she retired as an NHS Director and from 2015 worked as a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Commission International Accredited Dr. Sulaiman al Habib Hospital, with a capacity of 360 beds. She actively participated in resident training programs in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia, delivering numerous lectures and seminars. Since 2020, she has been a scientific collaborator at IIBEAA, in the Pediatric and Adolescent Overweight Clinic, within the Unit of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Children’s Hospital “Agia Sophia,” as a member of Professor E. Harmandari’s team.

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.

Nisotakis Emmanouil MD, PhD, Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He specialized in Otolaryngology at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" and in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the General Children's Hospital of Penteli. He has also received specialized training in Plastic Surgery at the Naval Hospital of Athens and in Neurosurgery at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Additionally, he undertook further training at Cambridge University Hospital in the United Kingdom and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous professional development in his field. Finally, his practice offers services covering the full spectrum of his specialty.

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.

Dr. Ioannis Kyriazis, MD, PhD, Pediatric Surgeon and Otolaryngologist, maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with extensive experience and specialization in pediatric ENT pathology, as well as in the evaluation and treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. His scope of investigation and treatment also includes laryngeal pathology (voice and swallowing disorders) and nasal conditions (allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, deviated septum), anatomical structures that are painlessly examined in the office with modern equipment. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kyriazis collaborates with Hygeia Hospital, the Athenian Mediclinic General Clinic, ORL Athens Clinic, and Doctors Hospital.

Dr. Pothitos Mixail, an adult and pediatric otolaryngologist surgeon, maintains a clinic in the Limenas Markopoulou area (Porto Rafti) and in Paiania (Leoforos Lavriou 150), where he provides comprehensive otolaryngology services with respect for the patient. The doctor holds a medical degree from the Medical-Surgical School of the Italian University UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI GABRIELE D’ ANNUNZIO CHIETIPESCARA ITALIA. He completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology at G.N.N.TH.A "SOTIRIA" and holds a postgraduate diploma on 'Diseases of the nose, skull base, and facial region' from the University of Patras, graduating with honors (EXCELLENT). From 2017 to 2022, he served as an Assistant Consultant "B" in Otolaryngology in primary healthcare and at the ENT clinics of the hospitals "KONSTANTOPOULEIO - PATISION" and G.N.N.TH.A "SOTIRIA". He has participated in numerous conferences as a presenter and has taken part in endoscopic surgery workshops. Since 2022, he has been an ENT Consultant at the IASO and MITERA clinics.

Giopanou Maria is a Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Otolaryngology at the ENT Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she completed a specialization in General Surgery at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Preveza and received training in the Cardiology, Surgical, and Internal Medicine Clinics of the General Hospital of Agrinio. She pursued further training in Endoscopic Surgery and Paranasal Sinuses, as well as in Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery of the facial sinuses. She is an external collaborator at the "Errikos Dynan Hospital Center," "IASO Children's Hospital," and the "Athens Clinic," and has served as the principal investigator of the SHIFT clinical study for the company Medical Trials Analysis. Finally, Dr. Giopanou participates in and attends numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of her ongoing professional development and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Kotea Marianthi is a Child Psychiatrist maintaining a private practice in Moschato. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia". She served for several years as the scientific director at the Counseling Center of the Municipality of Kallithea. Ms. Kotea has not proceeded with certification with EOPYY for therapy approvals or for medical reports for public services.

Andreas Xamouzas is a Child Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated from the Medical School and served as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Astros Kynourias. He completed his specialty training in Child Psychiatry at the B’ Clinic of the Attica Child Psychiatric Hospital. During his specialty training, he also worked at the Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry Department of GNA "G. GENNIMATAS" and the Psychiatric and Neurological Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Tripoli. He was trained by the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis (APAKS) in the psychoanalytic approach, with a particular emphasis on the Lacanian Field.

Η Αρκουμάνη Μάιρα είναι Παιδίατρος - Παιδοενδοκρινολόγος με μετεκπαίδευση στην Παιδιατρική και Εφηβική Ενδοκρινολογία, Παχυσαρκία, Μεταβολισμό και Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Αποφοίτησε με βαθμό "Άριστα" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στην Παιδιατρική, στην Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία" και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας, μετά από πανελλαδικές εξετάσεις. Κατά τη διάρκεια της παιδιατρικής ειδικότητας, συμμετείχε ενεργά στο Ιατρείο Ενδοκρινολογίας, Μεταβολισμού και Διαβήτη της Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακής Κλινικής, καθώς εκπονούσε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή με αντικείμενο τον Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη τύπου 1 σε παιδιά και εφήβους. Μετά την απόκτηση του τίτλου ειδικότητας κατέχει τον τίτλο της Ακαδημαϊκής Υποτρόφου στο Ιατρείο Διαβήτη και Μεταβολισμού της Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακής Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Π. & Α. Κυριακού". Παράλληλα, είναι Επιμελήτρια στη Μονάδα Ενδοκρινολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με επιστημονικά υπεύθυνο τον Ακαδημαϊκό Καθηγητή Γ.Π. Χρούσο, ο οποίος είναι και μέντορας της στην Παιδιατρική Ενδοκρινολογία από τα φοιτητικά της χρόνια. Η Αρκουμάνη Μάιρα κατέχει τη θέση της Επιμελήτριας στη Β΄ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Παιδιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών - Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών και είναι συνεργάτης των Μαιευτηρίων του Ομίλου "ΜΗΤΕΡΑ". Η Παιδίατρος έχει στο ενεργητικό της πολλές δημοσιεύσεις σε ξενόγλωσσα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει, επίσης, πληθώρα ομιλιών και ανακοινώσεων σε συνέδρια παιδιατρικής και παιδιατρικής ενδοκρινολογίας. Είναι μέλος της European Society Endocrinology, της ESE Young Endocrinologists & Scientists Committee, της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Διαβήτη, Μεταβολικού Συνδρόμου και Παχυσαρκίας (ESoDiMeSO) και της International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). Παράλληλα, παραδίδει διαδικτυακές ομιλίες για μητέρες και μαίες μέσω της πλατφόρμας MYNEWBABYCENTER, αλλά και της σελίδας της στο Instagram-DR.MAIRAPEDCARE, εστιάζοντας στην υγεία του παιδιού από την στιγμή της γέννησης του μέχρι την ενηλικίωση. Επιπλέον, είναι σύμβουλος μητρικού θηλασμού, με περαιτέρω πιστοποίηση NLS, υποστήριξης της ζωής του νεογνού, από τον Αρμόδιο Ευρωπαϊκό Παιδιατρικό Φορέα. Ως γιατρός που έχει τάξει τη ζωή της στην υγεία και την φροντίδα του παιδιού #childcomesfirst# από τη νεογνική ηλικία μέχρι τα 18 έτη, δίνει πλέον το "παρών" όπου υπάρχει ανάγκη, συμμετέχοντας ως εθελόντρια στις αποστολές παροχής πρωτοβάθμιας φροντίδας υγείας της "Σύμπλευσης" στα μικρά και ακριτικά νησιά της Ελλάδας καθώς και στις δράσεις του Συλλόγου Γονέων Παιδιών με Νεοπλασματική Ασθένεια "ΦΛΟΓΑ" και των "Γιατρών του Κόσμου".