Health professionals for Pregnancy near Exarcheia

Dr. Koura Sofia MD, MSc, PhDc is an Obstetrician – Gynecological Surgeon specializing in Breast pathology and surgery.

She currently works in the Breast Department of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an Assistant Consultant B’, while simultaneously collaborating with the private clinics Iaso and Lefkos Stavros.

She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Democritus University of Thrace, holder of the Postgraduate Program "Breast Diseases," and a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of NKUA and obtained her specialty certification in March 2022. Previously, she trained in General Surgery at the surgical clinic of the General Hospital of Didymoteicho, and completed her rural service at the Kyani Regional Clinic of Didymoteicho.

She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EMGE) and the Hellenic Gynecological Society of Breast Diseases (EGEPAM).

Finally, she maintains an active and continuous scientific presence, with extensive research and publication work in the field of breast pathology and surgery. She has participated in numerous Greek and international scientific conferences, both through presentations and oral communications.

Ο Φανουργιάκης Αλέξανδρος είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Παράλληλα, είναι συνεργάτης της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής ‘’ΙΑΣΩ’’ και μέλος της ομάδας Ελάχιστα Επεμβατικής Χειρουργικής της. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας το 2018, κατόπιν εκπαίδευσης στα νοσοκομεία ‘’Ελπίς’’, ‘’Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κορίνθου’’ και ‘’‘Ελενα Βενιζέλου’’. Επίσης, το 2019 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων, μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις ειδικότητας. Ακόμη, κατέχει Δίπλωμα στην Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική Χειρουργική από το διεθνούς φήμης World Laparoscopy Hospital της Ινδίας, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Λαπαροσκόπηση και την Υστεροσκόπηση από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Γυναικολόγων Ενδοσκοπικών Χειρουργών. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ουρογυναικολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Whittington του Λονδίνου, όπου διετέλεσε μέλος της ιατρικής ομάδας της Τριτοβάθμιας Κλινικής Χρόνιων Ουρολοιμώξεων και Διαταραχών Κατώτερου Ουροποιητικού Συστήματος, η οποία είναι η μοναδική του είδους στη χώρα. Το παρόν διάστημα, πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές με αντικείμενο την Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική και Ρομποτική Χειρουργική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ποικίλων και περίπλοκων περιστατικών από όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας, όπως κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου, καλοήθων και κακοήθων παθήσεων γεννητικού συστήματος, ορμονικών διαταραχών και διαταραχών εμμηνόπαυσης καθώς και οι διαταραχές του πυελικού εδάφους, όπως η πρόπτωση πυελικών οργάνων, η ακράτεια ούρων και οι κακώσεις περινέου. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής σε πληθώρα ιατρικών συνεδρίων στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, ενώ εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά. Τέλος, αποτέλεσε μέλος της συγγραφικής ομάδας της τελευταίας έκδοσης του ‘’Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynaecology’’, ενός εκ των σημαντικότερων εγχειριδίων Ουρογυναικολογίας παγκοσμίως.

Tsouras Petros is a Surgeon Obstetrician - Gynecologist, Consultant at the General Hospital - Maternity "ELENA VENIZELOU" and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He is also a Scientific Collaborator at the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinics of MITERA, IASO, and REA. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and graduated with honors from the same institution. He specialized as a Surgeon Obstetrician-Gynecologist at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," where he managed a multitude of oncological surgeries, and subsequently at the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou," where he continues as a Consultant. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each woman.

Kestekidou Aleksandra is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Acupuncturist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki, where she provides high-level obstetric, gynecological, and acupuncture services. She has experience in delivering personalized care for women. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2007. Subsequently, she completed her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital, where she gained valuable experience in obstetric cases, gynecological surgeries, and supporting women during pregnancy. Aiming to specialize in reproductive issues, she pursued a postgraduate diploma in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the "Alexandra" Hospital. Additionally, she trained and became certified in Medical Acupuncture, focusing on pain and stress management as well as alternative approaches to improve female reproductive and mental health. Her scientific activity includes participation and attendance at international conferences. She collaborates with the "REA" Maternity Hospital.

Kanousi Xrysa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nafplio and Ilisia. She studied Medicine at the Universita Statale di Milano, graduating with honors. She completed her diploma thesis at the University of Milan, where she also worked in hospitals in Lombardy as part of her practical training. She completed her rural medical service at the Prefectural Hospital of Kos Island. She specialized as an Obstetrician - Surgeon - Gynecologist at the General Hospital "LAIKO" as well as at the General Maternity Hospital "ELENA VENIZELOU - ALEXANDRA," where she also served as a registrar. She was a Postgraduate Fellow at the "HYGEIA" Medical Center, in collaboration with HARVARD MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL. She served as the Chief Medical Officer for Doping Control at the Olympic Games (ATHENS 2004). She has worked for the largest Medical Groups in the country, including HYGEIA, LETO, and IASO, where she is a Scientific Collaborator and has held positions of responsibility in recent years. Additionally, she has authored and presented numerous papers at medical conferences and participated in a wide range of scientific seminars specializing in Obstetrics. Since 1998, she has been a member of ISA (Athens Medical Association), a member of the Medical Association of Argolis, and the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society (EMGE). Finally, Dr. Kanousi focuses on pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancies, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, ovulation cycle, menstrual disorders, gynecological endocrinology, fibroids, cervical pathology, breast examination, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, menopause, Pap Test, Thin Prep Pap Test, and performs open, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgery, colposcopy, vaginal and vulvar plastic surgery, dryness treatment, and vaginal rejuvenation.

Lymperopoulos Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private clinic in the Ampelokipoi area. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed a doctoral thesis at the Medical School of Athens on the topic "Estrogens in the reduction of restenosis after the placement of intracoronary stents in pigs," funded by a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation. Concurrently, he has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars in Greece and abroad aimed at continuous education in his field. To date, he is a member of the breast oncology council at IASO and, since 2024, Deputy Director of the 1st Breast Surgery Clinic, as well as an affiliated physician at the maternity hospitals Leto, IASO, and Rea. In 2025, he obtained the European Certification for Breast Surgery BRESO, having completed his postgraduate training in breast oncology at the University of Ulm (Competence in Breast Cancer - CCB5). Furthermore, Dr. Lymperopoulos has attended numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops in Greece and abroad, with many presentations at these events and publications in international and Greek journals. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology, Colposcopy & Laser Applications and the Hellenic Gynecological Society of Breast Diseases. His private clinic offers full gynecological and obstetric examination services including Pap tests, colposcopy, 3D gynecological ultrasound, 3D obstetric ultrasound, and 3D breast ultrasound.

Ο Καλογέρης Εριόν MD, MSc, PhDc Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο πολύ κοντά στην Πλατεία Βικτώριας και Πεδίον του Άρεως. Είναι Επιμελητής Ιατρός Εξειδικευμένου Γυναικολογικού Ογκολογικού Κέντρου της Γενικής Κλινικής ΙΑΣΩ όπου συμμετέχει στη διεκπεραίωση μεγάλου αριθμού δύσκολων και ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικών γυναικολογικών- ογκολογικών χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων με τη χρήση των πιο σύγχρονων μεθόδων ελάχιστα επεμβατικής χειρουργικής είτε Λαπαροσκοπικά, είτε Ρομποτικά. Είναι υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Επιπλέον, ολοκλήρωσε επιτυχώς  το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών "Παθολογία της Κύησης" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και πρόσφατα αποφοίτησε με βαθμό ''ΑΡΙΣΤΑ'' από το Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών στην  "Αναγεννητική - Αναπαραγωγική Ιατρική’" στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Υπηρέτησε ως αγροτικός γιατρός στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ζακύνθου και εν συνεχεία ξεκίνησε την ειδίκευσή του στη Χειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Κεφαλονιάς. Μετέπειτα συνέχισε την ειδικότητά του στην Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα", όπου ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του. Μετέπειτα, εργάστηκε ως Μαιευτήρας - Γυναικολόγος στο τελευταίο Νοσοκομείο, στα Τμήματα Γυναικολογικού Υπερήχου, Παθολογίας Τραχήλου και Κολποσκόπησης, καθώς και σε Γυναικολογικό Τμήμα Αντιμετώπισης Καλοηθών Παθήσεων. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα επιστημονικών συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, ενώ υπάρχουν δημοσιευμένα του άρθρα σε ελληνικά και ξένα ιατρικά περιοδικά. Ο γιατρός πραγματοποιεί όλες τις εξετάσεις που αφορούν τη σωστή και έγκαιρη διάγνωση με τη χρήση υπερσύγχρονων διαγνωστικών μέσων όπως τρισδιάστατης και τετραδιάστατης γυναικολογικής υπερηχογραφίας, κολποσκόπηση, την πρόληψη των γυναικολογικών νοσημάτων, την αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών παθήσεων με τη χρήση υπερσύγχρονων μεθόδων και τεχνικών της ενδοσκοπικής χειρουργικής όπως η λαπαροσκόπηση, η υστεροσκόπηση. Αναλαμβάνει την παρακολούθηση της εγκυμοσύνης, προβλήματα που σχετίζονται με τις διαταραχές περιόδου, έλεγχο γονιμότητας, εμμηνόπαυση, παθολογία τραχήλου και άλλα. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, της European Society of Reproductive Medicine, της International Society of Ultrasounds in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών.

Dr. Vlaxos Spyridon is an Obstetrician – Gynecologist with comprehensive training and extensive clinical experience in modern obstetrics and gynecology. In his clinic in Ampelokipoi, he provides personalized medical care with scientific precision, discretion, and respect for the needs of every woman. In 2017, he graduated with distinction as the top of his class from the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanța and completed his specialty training in Obstetrics-Gynecology at Elena Venizelou General Hospital, one of the leading obstetric hospitals in the country. Throughout his professional career, he has diligently served with a commitment to safety and quality of care in both regional hospitals and hospitals in Athens, gaining substantial experience in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies as well as in the medical and surgical treatment of various gynecological conditions. He incorporates the latest advances in obstetrics and gynecology into a high-standard medical practice, emphasizing documentation, consistency, and continuous scientific vigilance.

His approach is characterized by calmness, precision, and responsibility, creating an environment of trust, safety, and respect for every woman.

Euthymiou Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in assisted reproduction at the CRGH Fertility Clinic in London. He is certified in performing vaginal ultrasound by the British Fertility Society (BFS), particularly in 3D ultrasound techniques and Hyterosonography within the framework of investigating and treating infertility. He has significant clinical experience, with his clinical interest focusing on reproductive endocrinology and innovative alternative treatments for patients with repeated implantation failures.

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.

Dr. Maria Ioanna Xatziioannou is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist who was born and raised in Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology initially at Thriasio General Hospital and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital. Over the past three years, she has been working in the Prenatal Diagnosis Department of Alexandra General Hospital, performing numerous obstetric ultrasounds and invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures daily. She has completed postgraduate studies in Pregnancy Pathology and since 2022 is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Xatziioannou participates in numerous Greek and European conferences and contributes to the authorship of academic articles in both Greek and international journals. 

SERVICES 

·      Prenatal Diagnosis: Early pregnancy ultrasound, Nuchal translucency ultrasound, Second trimester detailed ultrasound, Fetal Doppler ultrasound.

·      3D/4D fetal ultrasound.

·      Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, Non-invasive prenatal testing (cell-free fetal DNA).

·      Pregnancy monitoring.

·      Gynecological ultrasound.

·      Comprehensive gynecological examination (tests – Pap smear, HPV DNA test, vaginal fluid cultures). 

·      Breast examination.

·      Colposcopy.

·      Infertility evaluation and management.

·      Contraception.

·      Laparoscopic Surgery.

Papavasileiou Sofia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. She is a graduate of the Medical School "Ovidius Constanta" and completed her specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology. More specifically, she specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ierapetra and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital of Trikala and the "Elena Venizelou" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and has attended numerous seminars to keep up with developments in her field and to continuously grow professionally.

Panagiotis Peitsidis is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist who maintains his private medical practice in Ampelokipoi, Athens. He graduated with distinction from the Medical School of Sofia University and holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Master's degree in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine from the same university. He has obtained the official state certification in Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasound after passing the relevant examinations.

He has worked in the United Kingdom as a Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Royal Free University Hospital of London, where he specialized in fetal-maternal medicine and ultrasound, high-risk pregnancies, and recurrent pregnancy loss. He also served as a Clinical Research Fellow at the University Hospital of Southend in Essex, specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Peitsidis is a scientific associate and lecturer at the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica. He has a significant body of scientific and academic work and has participated as a speaker in numerous Greek and international conferences.

At his private clinic, he combines scientific excellence with extensive experience to treat a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Georgia Mendrinou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. Simultaneously, she is a Scientific Collaborator at IASO, MITERA, REA Maternity Hospitals, and the "White Cross" Clinic. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli and the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Furthermore, she has received specialization in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Kyparissia, as well as in "Climacteric and Menopause" at Aretaieio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in the management of low and high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy pathology, and menopause.

Tsimeki Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates her private practice in Zografou. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." Upon completion of her specialization, she served as a specialist physician in the Gynecological Endocrinology and Climacteric and Menopause departments of Alexandra Hospital. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Tsimeki actively participates in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of these events. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.

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.

Deliveliotou - Toutouza Aikaterini is a physician specializing in Gynecology and Obstetrics. She currently maintains her private practice in Ambelokipi, Athens, specifically at 121 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. Deliveliotou - Toutouza Aikaterini is also a specialist in Pediatric Gynecology and is qualified to diagnose and treat cases related to pediatric and gynecological health. In addition to the above, she has particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of genital warts as well as colposcopy, an examination performed in her office using a state-of-the-art colposcope. Furthermore, she offers services including diagnostic and operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, intrauterine device (IUD) placement, and comprehensive gynecological examinations.

Mprezeanou Xristina is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She completed her full specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital "Aretaieio" of Athens and currently collaborates with the private maternity hospitals REA and IASO. In her private practice, she conducts all necessary preventive gynecological examinations, such as gynecological exams, Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, and breast palpation. Additionally, she performs specific examinations as needed, such as colposcopy, cervical biopsy sampling, and specialized procedures including the placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs or "spirals"). She also manages issues such as menstrual disorders, infertility investigations, conditions related to polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric. Furthermore, she undertakes pregnancy monitoring and delivery management, possessing significant experience with a large number of normal deliveries and cesarean sections. Through ongoing education, she has successfully managed numerous cases classified as high-risk pregnancies (pregnancies with complications that had favorable outcomes). She also has expertise in cervical pathology and the treatment of condylomas (using procedures such as cauterization by diathermy or laser, loop excision, and conization as appropriate). Finally, she has handled a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional uterine curettage cases.

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.