Fotios Rouvalis

Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics, with over 20 years of clinical experience. Completed medical education in Greece, followed by pediatric residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York (1996–1999), and fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (1999–2002). Since 2004, established and operated a leading private pediatric cardiology practice in Thessaloniki, Greece, serving as a major referral center for northern Greece and surrounding islands. Diagnosed over 10,000 fetal cardiac cases, including complex anomalies such as heterotaxy, and built strong collaborations with premier institutions like Boston Children’s Hospital. Successfully recertified in May 2024 with a score of 260/300. Brings extensive diagnostic expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven commitment to excellence, seeking to contribute to an outpatient setting in the United States while supporting family educational goals.

• The University of Ioannina medical degree
• The American Board of Pediatrics
• The American Board of Pediatric Cardiology

 1.Dr Jaime Alkon  Pediatric Cardiologist,Assistant Professor/Clinical Educator of Cardiology Division, Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center;927 45th St, Suite 206, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407,(561) 558-1212, +13059625337 email:Jaimealkon@icloud.com

2. Dr Ioannis Papagiannis, MD, PhD, FHRS  Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri in Kansas City  Department head of ONASSIS CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER  356 Sygrou Ave, 17674 Kallithea, Greece 
  Tel: +30-210-9493865  email: papagiannis@ocsc.gr 

 3.Prof. Afksendiyos Kalangos, M.D.  Cardio-vascular Surgeon  Director of the Center for Congenital Heart and Tracheal Diseases at Athens Euroclinic  Hospital  Kalangos Foundation official website  Phone: +30-210 6416865  email:a.kalangos@gmail.com

• Member of the Greek Medical Association
• Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Member of the American College of Cardiology
• Member of the European association of Pediatric Cardiology

• 1. Gao, J., Ververi, A., Thompson, E., Tryon, R., Sotiriadis, A., Rouvalis, F., Grange, D. K., Giannios, C., & Nichols, C. G. (2024). A novel ABCC9 variant in a Greek family with Cantu syndrome affecting multiple generations highlights the functional role of the SUR2B NBD1. American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 194(12), e63815. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.63815
• 2.Gerede, A. & Assimakopoulos, Efstratios & Rouvalis, F. & Tarlatzis, B.C. & Athanasiadis, A.. (2017). P27.07: Feasibility of basic fetal heart imaging during first trimester. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 50. 244-245. 10.1002/uog.18276.
• 3..Vargiami E, Ververi A, Al-Mutawa H, Gioula G, Gerou S, Rouvalis F, Kambouris M, Zafeiriou DI. Multiple Coronary Artery Microfistulas in a Girl with Kleefstra Syndrome. Case Rep Genet. 2016;2016:3056053. doi: 10.1155/2016/3056053. Epub 2016 Apr 30. PMID: 27239352; PMCID: PMC4867054.
• 4. Gerede, A. & Athanasiadis, A. & Rouvalis, F. & Zavlanos, A. & Arnaoutoglou, C. & Tzevelekis, P. & Assimakopoulos, Efstratios & Tarlatzis, B.. (2011). OC05.05: Prenatal detection of an aberrant right subclavian artery, as an isolated finding and its consequences: a prospective study. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 38. 10.1002/uog.9122.
• 5. Gerede, A & Rouvalis, F & Athanasiadis, A & Assimakopoulos, Efstratios & Tarlatzis, B. (2010). P03.11: Prenatal diagnosis of heterotaxy syndrome at 13 + 5 weeks of gestation: a case report. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 36. 177. 10.1002/uog.8337.
• 6. Assimakopoulos, Efstratios & Mikos, Themistoklis & Zafrakas, M & Rouvalis, F & Athanasiadis, A & Tarlatzis, B. (2009). P03.01: The abnormal three-vessel and trachea view and single umbilical artery in screening for congenital heart anomalies at 22-23 weeks. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 34. 186-187. 10.1002/uog.7042.
• 7. Assimakopoulos, Efstratios & Mikos, Themistoklis & Zafrakas, M. & Rouvalis, F. & Athanasiadis, A. & Bontis, John. (2006). OP04.36: The role of the three-vessel view in the examination of the fetal heart at 22 weeks. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 28. 448 - 449. 10.1002/uog.3163.

• 2005 An introduction to fetal cardiology for the obstetrician, organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
• 2005 An introduction to fetal cardiac development and the mechanisms of congenital heart disease, Papageorgiou University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.