Health professionals for Incontinence

Tsixlakis Mixail is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and has extensive experience in prostate diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction. He specialized as a Urologic Surgeon at the University General Hospital of Heraklion. The doctor serves as the general secretary of the administrative board of the Medical Society of Heraklion, Crete. At his private practice, he provides specialized services tailored to the individualized needs of his patients.

Perrakis Vasileios is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and at international institutions. Specifically, he underwent further training at St. John’s Hospital Mid Essex in the United Kingdom and specialized in Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Colposcopy departments within the UK National Health Service. In his private clinic, he provides comprehensive information on issues concerning women of all ages and offers the best possible management of disorders, addressing their needs from adolescence through menopause. In a fully equipped office with state-of-the-art equipment, he manages cases by providing optimal treatment and restoration with particular expertise in fertility issues as well as pregnancy monitoring. Finally, he offers counseling on contraception, management of menstrual cycle disorders, menopause, and the full spectrum of cervical pathology, from prevention to surgical intervention when necessary.

Maria Mauropoulou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Medicine at the 2nd State Medical University N.I Pirogov (RNIMU) in Moscow, where she subsequently specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, she specialized in General Surgery at the Athens General Hospital "ELPIS". She specializes in endocrinological gynecology (management of menopausal symptoms, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, etc.), aesthetic and reconstructive gynecology using laser and hyaluronic acid, as well as in treatments related to the restoration of vaginal functionality (vaginal atrophy/dryness, urinary incontinence) using laser therapy. Finally, she has experience working both in Moscow and Greece, and collaborates with major obstetric clinics in Athens.

Dr. Kouranos Theodoros is a Urologist and Andrologist who has served as the Director of the Urology Clinic at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" for the past 7 years, while also maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a doctoral degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a thesis entitled "The Role of Mast Cells in the Pathophysiology of Varicocele." With over 25 years of experience in Urology, he has specialized in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of urological conditions, providing personalized care with scientific precision and a patient-centered approach. His scientific activity and extensive clinical experience, combined with his continuous professional development and participation in Greek and international conferences, ensure the delivery of modern and evidence-based medical care to his patients.

Ο Ρέλλιας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας - Μαστολόγος και Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην πλατεία Μαβίλη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και εν συνεχεία ολοκλήρωσε το Μεταπτυχιακό της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών «Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή» με βαθμό πτυχίου «Άριστα» 9,24. Εργάσθηκε ως Υπεύθυνος Ιατρός πολυεθνικής - πολυκεντρικής κλινικής μελέτης σχετικά με την ανοσοθεραπεία του καρκίνου μαστού στο Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Άγιος Σάββας». Ασκήθηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά «Τζάνειο». Ειδικεύτηκε στη Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογία, στην Α’ Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Αλεξάνδρα», και εξειδικεύτηκε στο τμήμα Μαστού, στο ίδιο νοσοκομείο. Υπηρέτησε ως ειδικευμένος χειρουργός μαστού στο τμήμα Μαστού της Α’ Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics από την American Academy of Family Physicians και πιστοποίηση IBUS - Breast Imaging School - Multimodality Breast Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions Course, Detection, Diagnosis, Management από την Scientific Society of Mastology. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς κατάρτισης και έχει πραγματοποιήσει αρκετές επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις. Ο γιατρός διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών - μαιευτικών παθήσεων και παθήσεων μαστού και δίνεται ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην άσκηση της ιατρικής βάσει τελευταίων κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών και σύγχρονων θεραπευτικών πρωτοκόλλων (“evidence based medicine”). Συνεργάζεται με τα μαιευτήρια «Μητέρα», «Ιασώ», «Ρέα», καθώς και το νοσοκομείο «Ερρίκος Ντυνάν». Είναι χειρουργός μαστού στην «Ευρωκλινική Αθηνών». Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Χειρουργικής Εταιρείας Μαστού, της Ελληνικής Γυναικολογικής Εταιρείας Παθήσεων Μαστού και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής και εκλεγμένο μέλος του Πειθαρχικού Συμβουλίου της Ελληνικής Γυναικολογικής Εταιρείας Παθήσεων Μαστού από το 2018.

Konstantakis Emmanouil is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Melissia. He holds a degree in Medicine from the School of Health Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace. He completed his rural medical service in Erythres and subsequently chose to specialize in Urology at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio" - Patision Agia Olga. He then received training in urinary system ultrasonography at the Athens Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas." Finally, the doctor holds the "European Board of Urology" diploma and has participated in numerous seminars on urology, aiming at continuous professional development in his field of specialization.

Anagnostou Ioannis MD, PhDc is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a graduate of the same institution. He initially specialized at the General Hospital of Grevena and subsequently at the Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." The physician has extensive experience in oncological urology, endoscopic urology, andrology and infertility, urinary stone disease, and prostate disorders. He has served as Scientific Collaborator - Head of the Prostate Biopsy Department at the 1st Urological Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and as Scientific Collaborator Surgeon at the Thessaloniki Bioclinic. Additionally, he has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars held in Greece and abroad and has authored multiple scientific articles in medical journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the Urological Association of Northern Greece.

Laskaridis Leonidas is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist with clinics in Thessaloniki and Polykastro, Kilkis. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his urology residency at the 1st Urological Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas." He underwent further training for one year at the USHM Wythenshawe University Hospital in Manchester, England, focusing on prostate diseases and the management of urinary tract lithiasis using laser technology. He served as a Scientific Collaborator for two years at the Multiple Sclerosis Center (M/S center) of the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital AHEPA. He specialized in ultrasonographic study of the urinary tract at the General Hospital "Hippocratio" of Thessaloniki and in urodynamic evaluation at the Bristol Urological Institute and the International Continence Society (ICS). Additionally, he holds certification in specialized spermogram analysis from ESHRE. He has 14 publications in international journals and actively participates in international and national urological conferences. Finally, the doctor is a member of several medical associations and scientific societies.

Tsagkarakis Mixail is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist and has maintained a private practice in Patras since 2019. He specialized in Urology at the University General Hospital of Patras. In his fully equipped clinic in Patras, he offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Dr. Mertziotis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi, Cholargos, and Neo Psychiko. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens on the topic "Investigation of Urological and Sexual Disorders in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis." He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the University of Modena, Italy, and specialized in Urology as a fellow of the Hellenic Urological Association, training at various hospitals in the United Kingdom with a focus on urinary incontinence urodynamics, urethroplasty, and reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Additionally, he specialized in laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Strasbourg, France. He has been awarded by the Urological Association for an innovative urethroplasty technique and has presented his work on innovative laser focal therapy for prostate cancer in the Netherlands, Japan, Washington, and Los Angeles. Concurrently, he has been the Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General since 2014, possessing extensive clinical experience from his work at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Athens Bioclinic, "Mitera" Hospital, among others, having successfully performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. He has introduced new techniques both in Greece and internationally. Lastly, he has presented and participated in 80 international and Greek studies and numerous conferences as a speaker and is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, the British Association of Urology, the Board of the Urodynamics, Incontinence and Female Urology Committee of the Hellenic Urological Association. He is the President of the Hellenic Society of Focal Therapy as well as the President of the Society of Preventive Medicine and Primary Care.

Gorgoraptis Petros MD, FEBU, is a Urological Surgeon-Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. The physician specializes in issues of Infertility. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Crete and began his specialization in Urology at Venizeleio Hospital of Heraklion. He continued his specialization at the University Hospital of Heraklion and completed his training at Hippocrates Hospital of Athens, where he obtained his Urology Specialty title. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Urological Associations and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology. During his career, he has served as an Associate Consultant at General Hospital Erythros, where he gained valuable surgical experience in Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Urology and organized the Andrology and Infertility clinic. He has participated in international, European, and national conferences and has publications in scientific journals. Finally, minor surgical procedures are performed at the clinic.

Dr. Giannoulis Xristos is a Urologist with a practice located on Mitropolitou Methodiou Street in the center of Corfu. He graduated from the English-speaking Medical School of Semmelweis University, where he completed his thesis in the urological clinic focusing on the treatment of bladder cancer. He specialized at the Urological Clinic of the 417 Military Medical Training Center. He has experience in a wide range of urological surgeries with a particular emphasis on endourology, management of kidney and ureteral lithiasis. He maintains an active scientific presence with publications in Greek and international conferences and scientific journals, and he is fluent in English and Spanish.

Thamnopoulos Xaralampos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains private practices in the center and in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace with further training in Laparoscopic - Robotic Urology in France and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) following examinations. He specialized in Urology at the General Prefectural Hospital of Katerini and at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," where he also served as Consultant. He has also served as Consultant in the Urology Clinic of the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" (2009). He has an extensive body of work, with presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the Urological Association of Northern Greece, the European Association of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the British Medical Association.

Dr. Stournaras Periklis MD is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He has specialized in the Surgical Clinic and the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital "Polyclinic of Athens." He has been trained and has performed numerous surgical procedures concerning general and specialized urological issues, as well as in modern urology covering all contemporary therapeutic and surgical methods (endourology, laser, andrology, urinary incontinence, urolithiasis, oncology, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery). Since 2002, he has maintained a private practice in Ilioupoli, offering his patients the most advanced therapeutic methods and techniques in the field of urology. In the past, he served as Consultant of the Urological Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital. Currently, he collaborates with REA Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital, and West Athens Clinic. Finally, Dr. Stournaras has participated in numerous seminars, presentations, and lectures both in Greece and abroad and has a comprehensive portfolio of publications in foreign languages.

Andreas Petrolekas is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds certification from the European Board of Urology and is specialized in internationally recognized clinics and in vitro fertilization centers in Paris, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for managing prostate hyperplasia (prostate vaporization with TURis and laser), malignancies of the urinary system (laparoscopic treatment of kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors), lithiasis (flexible ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence. He possesses remarkable experience, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as Errikos Dynan Hospital, the Medical Center Group, Euroclinic Athens, as well as hospitals in Paris where he completed advanced training in internationally recognized clinics.

Dr. Petsas Konstantinos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (grade: Very Good) and graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps in 2007. The doctor has many years of experience and offers a wide range of services, including fertility assessment, prostate examination, urethrocystoscopy, uroflowmetry, comprehensive urological evaluation, kidney ultrasound, bladder ultrasound, and transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, covering the entire spectrum of urological conditions, both oncological and non-oncological. Additionally, he is an affiliated physician at hospitals and clinics in Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and a fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU - Fellow of European Board of Urology - Brussels).

Koutras Aggelos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Syros, located in the former Alpha Bank building with entrance from the seaside. He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where he also trained in ultrasound examinations. Additionally, he received training in Gynecological Laparoscopy at the Alexandra General Hospital and later in Gynecological Oncology - Breast and Genital Organ Cancer at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked in hospitals both in Greece and abroad. Furthermore, he possesses a substantial scientific portfolio consisting of academic publications and presentations at conferences worldwide, in which he has participated.

Dr. Ioannis Sarris, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, and Atalanti, Phthiotis. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli Studi di Roma in Italy. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's Degree in Obstetric Pathology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in the Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, managing numerous emergency cases, and then in the Gynecological Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating in numerous gynecological surgeries, colposcopies, and hysteroscopies. He specialized in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where he took part in numerous natural, painless deliveries, being a strong advocate for them, as well as cesarean sections when medically indicated. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the maternity hospitals "Iaso" and "Rea," and his expertise in infertility, menopause, and monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies is noteworthy. Since 2020, he has been the Chief of the Surgical and Delivery Rooms at the "IASO" Maternity Hospital. Always guided by continuous scientific advancements, he is actively involved in conferences and seminars that promote the enrichment, empowerment, and dissemination of medical knowledge within the scientific community. He manages a wide range of cases with scientific precision, extensive experience, and always focusing on the specific needs of each patient.

Ο Μοσχίδης Ευστράτιος MD είναι Μαιευτήρας Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος με εξειδίκευση στη γυναικολογική ογκολογία, τη λαπαροσκοπική χειρουργική, την ουρογυναικολογία καθώς και την κύηση υψηλού κινδύνου – περιγεννητική ιατρική και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (2002-2008). Κατά την διάρκεια των σπουδών του, έλαβε το 2006 υποτροφία και σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Βιέννης, Universität Wien, στην Αυστρία. Έκτοτε, εργάστηκε και εξειδικεύτηκε για διάστημα 14 ετών (2010-2024) σε κορυφαία νοσοκομεία της Γερμανίας. Συγκεκριμένα, μετά από πενταετή εξειδίκευση ως Ειδικευόμενος ιατρός σε όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Χειρουργικής Γυναικολογίας έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας το 2016 στην ακαδημαϊκή γυναικολογική κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Florence-Nightingale-Krankenhaus στο Düsseldorf, μια κλινική με διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένο Κέντρο Γυναικολογικής Ογκολογίας καθώς και Κέντρο Ουρογυναικολογίας, Κέντρο Κυήσεων Υψηλού Κινδύνου και περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε για 9 χρόνια, εκ των οποίων 7 χρόνια ως Επιμελητής Α´ και τα 2 τελευταία χρόνια ως Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής, σε νοσοκομεία της Γερμανίας. Πιο αναλυτικά, από το 2016-2019 στην ακαδημαϊκή γυναικολογική Κλινική Lüdenscheid του πανεπιστημίου της Βόννης, όπου εργάστηκε ως Επιμελητής Α´ και απέκτησε τον τίτλο της Προχωρημένης Ελάχιστα Επεμβατικής Χειρουργικής (MIC IΙ) και παράλληλα συνέχισε την μετεκπαίδευση του στην Γυναικολογική Ογκολογία και Ουρογυναικολογία. Συνέχισε την καριέρα ως Eπιμελητής Α´, στην πανεπιστημιακή γυναικολογική Κλινική Marien Hospital Witten, ως υπεύθυνος των αναγνωρισμένων κέντρων του εν λόγω νοσοκομείου σύμφωνα με τα γερμανικά πρότυπα: Γυναικολογικής Ογκολογίας και Κολποσκόπησης, Ενδοσκοπικής χειρουργικής, Ουρογυναικολογίας καθώς και κέντρο Κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου. Σε αυτό το διάστημα απέκτησε και το Δίπλωμα Koλποσκόπησης της AG-CPC (Γερμανική Εταιρεία Παθολογίας Τραχήλου και Κολποσκόπησης). Για την περαιτέρω εξειδίκευση στη γυναικολογική ογκολογία μετέβη το 2021 ως Επιμελητής Α στην παγκοσμίου φήμης ακαδημαϊκή γυναικολογική ογκολογική κλινική Kliniken Essen Mitte στο Essen, στο πλαίσιο συνεργασίας των δύο νοσοκομείων στο Witten και στο Essen. Η εν λόγω κλινική είναι πρωτοπόρος σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο στην αντιμετώπιση του γυναικολογικού καρκίνου με πάνω από 1200 αμιγώς γυναικολογικές ογκολογικές επεμβάσεις ετησίως χωρίς να προσμετρώνται σε αυτές οι επεμβάσεις μαστού. Το 2021 έλαβε τον τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στη Γυναικολογική Ογκολογία, μετά την πραγματοποίηση πολυάριθμων χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων επί σειρά ετών και εξετάσεις στον αρμόδιο Ιατρικό Σύλλογο Westfalen – Lippe στη Γερμανίας σύμφωνα με τα παγγερμανικά και ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα. Το 2022 έλαβε, επίσης μετά από εξετάσεις στον αρμόδιο Ιατρικό Σύλλογο Westfalen – Lippe της Γερμανίας, τον τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στις Κυήσεις Υψηλού Κινδύνου και Περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής. Από το 2022 έως 2024 διετέλεσε Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής της γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του ακαδημαϊκού Νοσοκομείου Soest του Πανεπιστημίου Münster Γερμανίας, όπου διεύθυνε και εξέλιξε το κέντρο γυναικολογικής ογκολογίας, ενδοσκοπικής χειρουργικής και ουρογυναικολογίας, αποκτώντας την Πιστοποίηση Αντιμετώπισης Ουρογυναικολογικών Παθήσεων από την Γερμανική Εταιρεία Ακράτειας (Beratungsstelle der DKG) καθώς και την Πιστοποίηση Αντιμετώπισης Βαθιάς Διηθητικής Ενδομητρίωσης European Endometriosis Masterclass, Duisburg Germany. Κατα τη διάρκεια της καριέρας του συμμετείχε και συμμετέχει σε πολυάριθμα συνέδρια και σεμινάρια τόσο του εξωτερικού όσο και του εσωτερικού επικαιροποιώντας τις γνώσεις του και παρακολουθώντας τις διαρκείς εξελίξεις της ιατρικής επιστήμης. Βασική προτεραιότητα του είναι η εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση του ασθενούς, ώστε μέσω της άρτιας και εμπεριστατωμένης διάγνωσης να επιτευχθεί η βέλτιστη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση εφαρμόζοντας διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένα πρωτόκολλα θεραπείας.