Health professionals for Pregnancy in Attica

Ntokolas Dimitrios PhD is a Gynecological Surgeon - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Chalkidona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Rome and has received further training in Ultrasound, Cervical Pathology, Endoscopic Surgery, and Gynecological Endocrinology at Vanderbilt University - School of Medicine in Tennessee, USA. He has specialized in Surgery, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, and in 1996 he was awarded a Doctorate from the Medical School of Athens. Through his practice, the physician offers comprehensive prevention and treatment of all gynecological conditions, utilizing modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods for most diseases. Among other services provided at the clinic are treatment of condyloma virus using state-of-the-art laser technology, breast ultrasounds, aspirations, transvaginal ultrasound, and Pap tests. Additionally, the facility includes a counseling department for adolescents as well as a unit dedicated to managing menopause-related issues. The Gynecologist's priority remains his medical duty. He supports patients in any difficulty, providing assistance at all times as well as accurate information.

Polykalas Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, within the Premedicare Multispecialty Clinic. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery from the same university's School of Medicine. Additionally, aiming for continuous professional development, he has attended numerous seminars and workshops, obtaining corresponding certifications. He initially specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital "Elpis," followed by specialization in Gynecologic Oncology at the Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Subsequently, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity Clinic "Elena Venizelou." After obtaining his specialty, he remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as a specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist for two years. During his career, he participated in the obstetric care of many cases as well as numerous gynecological surgeries with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. He holds certification in diagnostic colposcopy granted by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Today, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Kyriakidou Kleoniki is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and has maintained a private practice in Melissia since 2011. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ancona, Italy. She initially specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ptolemaida "Bodosakeio" and subsequently in Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". She completed her specialty in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and obtained her Obstetrics - Gynecology specialty title in 2011. Her professional interests focus on obstetrics - pregnancy monitoring, gynecological examinations - ultrasounds, and the management of menstrual cycle disorders and menopause.

Dr. Spyros Kalogeropoulos, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Aigaleo and Corinth. He graduated from the Medical School of Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catania Sicily Italy. He specializes in recurrent miscarriages, thrombophilia, high-risk pregnancy, as well as cervical pathology. Additionally, he holds a doctorate with a thesis on "Kaposi's Sarcoma," which marked the beginning of the recognition and detection of HIV-AIDS. Dr. Kalogeropoulos has gained significant experience through training at major hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Ospedale "Piemonte" di Messina, the Nursing Institution of the Army Fund (NIMTS), General Hospital of Corfu, and the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Furthermore, he has served as Head of the Colposcopy Department at Kings College Hospital and as a Collaborating Physician at the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Iaso" Hospital. Currently, he continues to collaborate with the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Medimall."

Dr. Feksi Dimitra is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist specializing in Female Reproduction and Infertility. She trained in Paris at the University Hospital Cochin under the guidance of Professor of Assisted Reproduction Dominique de Ziegler. She subsequently worked in the IVF departments of the University Hospitals HUG in Geneva and BRUGMANN in Brussels. In recent years, she has maintained a permanent collaboration with the Athens IVF Center and is also an external collaborator at I0L-IASO. She manages infertile couples and women seeking to conceive or preserve their fertility, both from Greece and abroad, overseeing all investigation, monitoring, and the use of assisted reproductive technologies.

Dr. Kontou Lorena is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nikaia and Piraeus. She holds a Medical Degree from the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of Athens. She serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the climacteric and menopause department at Aretaieio Hospital, and in her practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of her specialty, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to each patient's needs and a passion for her field.

Η Στέλλα Χονδρού είναι Μαιευτήρας- Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Γλυκά Νερά Αττικής. Σε έναν υπερσύγχρονο και μοντέρνο χώρο, παρέχει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες που αφορούν όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας αλλά και των Παθήσεων του Μαστού.

Παράλληλα, είναι Επιμελήτρια στην Α΄ Κλινική Μαστού του Ιασώ, ενώ είναι εξωτερική συνεργάτης και άλλων μεγάλων γυναικολογικών & μαιευτικών κλινικών της Αττικής.

Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (Master) με αντικείμενο την Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή, ενώ ταυτόχρονα ολοκληρώνει ακόμα ένα Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στις Παθήσεις Μαστού.

Στα πλαίσια της ειδίκευσής της, εργάστηκε στο ΓΝΑ Αλεξάνδρα, στο ΓΝΑ Γ. Γεννηματάς και στο Γ.Ν.Ν.Ι Κωνσταντοπούλειο-Αγ.Όλγα, κατακτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην παρακολούθηση κυήσεων, διαχείριση γυναικολογικών παθήσεων και διενέργεια απαιτητικών χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων.

Κατέχει επίσης Πιστοποιητικό Μετεκπαίδευσης στις Παθήσεις Μαστού από το ΓΝΑ Αλεξάνδρα αλλά και πλήθος πιστοποιητικών παρακολούθησης σεμιναρίων με αντικείμενα την Κολποσκόπηση, την Παθολογία Κόλπου-Αιδοίου-Τραχήλου και την Γυναικολογική Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική.

Messaropoulos Pantelis MD, MSc, PhD(c) is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Piraeus and Glyfada. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in pregnancy pathology, and a medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Rome (Università di Tor Vergata). He serves as the Scientific Director at the 1st Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic at the IASO General Clinic and at the Gynecology Department of "Mediterraneo First Care". He is a former Academic Fellow specializing in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Premature Ovarian Failure at the 3rd University Clinic of "Attikon" Hospital, and a former Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of "Aretaieio" Hospital in the department of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Premature Ovarian Failure. He is a board member of the Hellenic Society of Family Planning - Contraception and Reproductive Health as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Hellenic DRG Institute.

Papaioannou Stefanos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Nea Ionia. He has completed his studies as well as his surgical training in Southern Italy. He possesses extensive experience in breast screening and diagnostic mammography, having worked in Gynecological clinics at numerous hospitals in Greece and abroad. Specifically, he served as an Internal Associate at Iaso Hospital, worked at Agia Olga General Hospital, Zakynthos General Hospital, and at the University Hospital Mater Domini in Italy. In his gynecological clinic, women of all ages can undergo basic gynecological examinations such as Pap smear, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, and breast ultrasound. Additionally, he manages pregnancy monitoring and performs second and third trimester ultrasound scans. Finally, he continuously updates his knowledge in the field by participating in numerous conferences both in Greece and internationally.

Moulakakis Vasileios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Glyfada and Koropi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Patras and obtained his specialty certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Tzaneio Hospital of Piraeus. Additionally, he completed a three-month surgical training program in France. He possesses substantial clinical experience, having worked in major obstetric clinics such as Lito, and has served as an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon at IASO Maternity Hospital. He attended postgraduate lectures at Aretaieio and Alexandra hospitals and has delivered speeches, educational courses, lectures, literature reviews, oral presentations, free communications at numerous conferences on various topics, and has publications in both international and Greek journals.

Emmanouil Xeirakis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aretaieio Hospital. Additionally, he specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery in Clermont Ferrand and is certified in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound by the Ministry of Education. Finally, he is a collaborator of the Medisystem Interamerican Health Network and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Society of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor, as well as Vice President of the Society of Cardiotocography and Safe Delivery.

Mixalatos Spyros is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice at Victoria Square. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has extensive clinical experience and serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinics of IASO and MITERA. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Ultrasound Medical Society.

Tsitoura Anastasia MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Clinical Sexologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and she maintains her private practice in Ilisia. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a two-year postgraduate seminar "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment" from E.P.I.PSY. Dr. Tsitoura began her specialty in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Karditsa and continued her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." At the same hospital, she served as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in an extension sector within the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology of the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, holder of the FECSM title (Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine), and since September 2022, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Sexual Health Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, Dr. Tsitoura is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Hellenic Society of Climacteric and Menopause, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).

Karagiannis Georgios MBBS, MD(res), MRCOG, CCT(UK) is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with extensive training and experience in the United Kingdom. He studied at the medical school of Newcastle University and subsequently obtained full specialist accreditation from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists following extensive training at the university hospitals of Imperial College London. He holds dual subspecialty qualifications, first in Feto-Maternal Medicine from King’s College London, where he also completed his doctoral thesis, and subsequently in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery from the Imperial hospitals and Frimley Park Hospital. He has many years of clinical experience in NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom, where he performed over two thousand normal deliveries and cesarean sections, as well as hundreds of gynecological surgeries. In parallel with his private practice, he works in the ultrasound departments of Mitera and Leto Hospitals and is a scientific collaborator at the Athenian Clinic and Medisystem polyclinics of Interamerican.

Η Κολοκυθά Παναγιώτα MD, PhD, EFOG-EBCOG είναι Μαιευτήρας – Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ανατομικής Παθολογίας και πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά την διάρκεια των σπουδών της επελέγη και φοίτησε και σε διεθνούς φήμης Πανεπιστήμια των ΗΠΑ, ως Research Fellow στο Πανεπιστήμιο Yale, και ως Clinical Fellow στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Johns Hopkins στη Βαλτιμόρη, ενώ συμμετείχε επιτυχώς και στις εξετάσεις USMLE αποκτώντας την πιστοποίηση ECFMG. Επιπλέον, η ιατρός εκπαιδεύτηκε ως ειδικευόμενη Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών “ η Ελπίς”, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Έδεσσας και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο - Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου". Tο 2021 πιστοποιήθηκε και από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων Γυναικολόγων, μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις Πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις ειδικότητας. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητάς της αντιμετώπισε πληθώρα περίπλοκων μαιευτικών και γυναικολογικών περιστατικών και απέκτησε εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της ειδικότητας. Παράλληλα συμμετείχε στα προγράμματα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Υστεροσκόπηση και Προχωρημένη Λαπαροσκοπική Συρραφή. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της εκπαίδευσής της, μετέβη στο Λονδίνο προκειμένου να εξειδικευτεί στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή. Εκεί εργάστηκε για ένα έτος στο Princess Royal University Hospital και ακολούθως για 3 έτη στο κέντρο Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής Create Fertility London, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στα πρωτόκολλα εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης, τον τρισδιάστατο (3D) γυναικολογικό υπέρηχο, τις σπερματεγχύσεις, τις σονοϋστερουπηρηχογραφίες, τις ωοληψίες και εμβρυομεταφορές. Κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην Υπερηχογραφία Πυέλου – Υστεροσονογραφία (HyCoSy) – 3D Υπερηχογραφία καθώς επίσης και στην Εμβρυομεταφορά – Σπερματέγχυση, από τη Βρετανική Εταιρεία Αναπαραγωγής (British Fertility Society), στην οποία είναι μέλος από το 2020. Έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή περιοδικά, καθώς επίσης και συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια της ESHRE και του RCOG με προφορικές ανακοινώσεις και posters.Τέλος, η ιατρός στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο προσφέρει πλήθος υπηρεσιών, εξατομικευμένες για τις ανάγκες του εκάστοτε ασθενούς.

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Tassou Argyro is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Medical School of the II Universita' degli Studi di Napoli in Naples, Italy. She began her specialty training at the University Hospital of Naples, where she specialized in female infertility (IVF), and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty at the University General Hospital "Attikon". Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Pathology of Pregnancy from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She provides comprehensive gynecological services, with a primary focus on establishing a meaningful relationship with her patients.

Inner Beauty Kentro Maieutikis Anagennitikis Gynaikologias Emminopausis Kai Plastikis Xeirourgikis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Psychiko. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD in Medicine from the same institution. She specialized in General Surgery and subsequently in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas" and at the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou". She has been licensed to perform gynecological and obstetric ultrasounds by KESY, and holds certification from the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.