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As parents ourselves, we designed our practice as we would have wanted it for our own children!
Your child will always be seen by a Medical Doctor in a Pediatric only office. 2 convenient locations on Maui.
Communication directly with your team and your doctor through our secure texting app (insurance restrictions may apply) for non urgent issues. Just text us for an appointment!
Longer time with your doctor. Our routine appointments are typically 30 min.
Access to your child's records through our patient portal; Access to informative videos and educational material. Guidance for all ages from your Pediatrician
Affiliation with Kapiolani Women and Children's Hospital and Maui Memorial, for easier access
Electronic fillable forms to fill out all appointment "paperwork" on your own time. So you can concentrate during the appointment on what is important; your child.
Doctor-owned practice.
Our mission statement
To deliver personalized, evidence-based Pediatric medical care in an environment designed to be welcoming for the child and easy to access for the parent.
Personable: We believe that every child is unique, deserving of personalized attention by the same physician. Our team, from the person who answers your message, to the doctor that will see your child, strives to build long-lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We tailor your care to include educational classes for parents, on multiple topics, from prenatal classes, to first aid and classes on puberty, so that each parent can learn depending on the child’s age and needs.
Reliable and Accessible: Parents trust us with their children’s health, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are committed to being accessible when parents need us most. Whether it’s a late-night concern or an urgent situation, we act promptly and exceed expectations. We believe that in most cases, the child’s personal doctor should be the one treating them for urgent issues.
Knowledgeable, Modern, and Innovative: Our commitment to excellence drives us to stay informed about the latest advancements in pediatric medicine. We keep pace with international and local guidelines, ensuring evidence-based practices. Either via telehealth, or in office, we utilize technology and state of the art equipment to provide the most modern medical care that is easy to access
MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos, MD
Pediatrician / Owner
Meet our doctor through questions from her patients:
"Did you always want to be a doctor? "
I was born and raised in Maryland, USA and at a young age moved with my parents to Athens, Greece, our country of heritage where I completed high school. I come from a family of scientists and athletes and from early on, I was actively involved in sports. Since 4 years old, I actually wanted to be a professional athlete! I have spent all of my teenage years and early adulthood training and competing as a basic member of the Pre-Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team of Greece. This privilege gave me the unique experience of traveling all over the world for World and European Championships, making life long friends from different cultures, and learning first hand that if you do what you love, any goal can be achieved with discipline and hard work. This inspired me to learn more about human performance and to be become a doctor. I bring that dedication to my work daily and I strive to inspire my patients to set no limits to their goals and primarily their health.
"Where did you study? How many years?"
It takes about 10 years to become a Pediatrician. Before Medical school, I received a Bachelor in Sports Science and Physical Education from the University of Athens, Greece. I was passionate about helping athletes reach their highest potential. During Medical School, at the same University, I worked as a synchronized swimming coach for young girls and found my true calling during my Pediatric Clinical Rotation. I completed 2 residencies in Pediatrics (a total of 6 years), one at the University of Athens, at one of the largest Pediatric Hospitals in Europe and one in New Jersey, at the Unterberg Childrens’ Hospital, an affiliate of Drexel University. I have had the honor of complementing my training at world-class institutions such as Johns Hopkins and The Children’s’ Hospital of Philadelphia. My focus has always been to provide the best possible care to children - the same I would want for my own!
"What certifications do you have?"
Board Certified from the American Board of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and licensed to practice in Hawaii and in the European Union. I keep my credentials up to date as strictly required by each organization annually. You can check my certification at www.mycertifiedpediatrician.org
MD from the University of Athens Medical School and a Bachelor of Sports Science from the same University.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider through the American Heart Association.
You can see my full CV here and at www.linkedin.com/in/irenepediatrician
Nikolaos Papanikolaou, PharmD
Co-Owner / CFO
Nikos is a licensed Pharmacist in the European Union and has a Pharm D from the University of Athens Greece with additional training at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Greek. Niko is an experienced pharmacist, manager, business owner:
He started out as a second lieutenant/Pharmacist at the largest Military Hospital in Greece. He moved on to become the founder and owner of 5 pharmacies in Greece, in Athens, Mykonos, Pireas and Patras.
As a father of 2 boys, in his spare time you will find him with his sons, windsurfing and exploring Maui.
Mary Joy Henson, BS
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Mary Joy is one of our healthcare virtual assistants who works as an admin here at CHAMPS Pediatrics. Working virtually, she provides prompt responses by assisting our patients with their queries.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Don Honorio Ventura State University. She is a member of the youth community and a strong advocate for mental health awareness. This drives her to do great work and promote a healthy lifestyle for children.
Margareth Lim, BS
Healthcare Virtual Assistant / Front desk
Margareth is one of our admin assistants at CH.A.M.PS Pediatrics. Margareth was born and raised in the Philippines. She graduated from Ateneo and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010. She is a former Customer service specialist with 10 years experience working for leading banks in the United States. She transitioned to a virtual medical health assistant because she would like to be more present in her son's life while still able to earn a living. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fictional novels and watching horror movies. She also has a passion for cooking.
Our Philosophy
Holistic. Treating the whole child, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of the disease. We try to meet with the entire family and work with the caregivers as a team in making decisions for the child’s health.
In line with the Hippocratic Oath: Do no harm. We follow the latest evidence-based guidelines and base our information from peer-reviewed resources. Because children deserve care that is based on scientific evidence of the highest standards.
Oligopharmacy. Practicing the art of “less is more”. Prevention is most times the best treatment. We blend our international medical experience with US guidelines to form a personalized approach to prevention and treatment.
Pedagogy/Andragogy (educating children/educating adults). Knowledge is power. In today’s world of misinformation, one of our goals is to give patients and parents trustworthy resources regarding their health. Complimentary classes for new parents and first aid classes for our enrolled families are offered via Zoom.
Technology. Using state of the art equipment and methods of communicating with our parents real-time, the moment they need it. We offer secure texting, a telehealth platform, a patient portal, electronic forms and a virtual check-in process with the option for online payments, so you can submit everything before your visit and focus on what is important: your child. The aim is for parents to be able to communicate with the doctor directly, no one in between.
Ecology. We advocate for the conservation of our natural resources since this is the environment we will hand down to our children. Our office is paper-free to eliminate waste but also to save you valuable time.
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