Health professionals for Pregnancy

Asimakopoulos Georgios MD, MSc, PhDc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and a Doctoral Candidate in the field of Pregnancy Pathology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in "Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine" with an excellent grade. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the First Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital and is further specialized in the Fetal-Maternal Medicine department at the same hospital. He is a university fellow of the Department of High-Risk Pregnancies and Pregnancy Pathology of the First Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens. The physician has significant experience in the management of gynecological and obstetric conditions, with particular emphasis on practicing medicine based on the latest guidelines and contemporary therapeutic protocols ("evidence-based medicine"). He collaborates with numerous Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics, such as Iaso, Rea, Mitera, Leto, and other clinics. He actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars as part of his continuous professional development and has published several scientific papers. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine, and the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Sofia Genitsaridi is a pediatrician with a private practice based in Glyfada, Athens. She graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

She completed part of her pediatric residency with a specialization in Neonatology at the University Neonatal Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, where she received training in neonatal resuscitation, early neonatal care, and the establishment of breastfeeding immediately after birth.

She obtained her PhD from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors (“Excellent”). Her doctoral dissertation focused on the effectiveness of a personalized model of nutrition, physical activity, and psychological intervention for the prevention and management of childhood and adolescent obesity and overweight. The research was conducted at the Weight Management Center of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital.

Dr. Genitsaridi also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pediatrics – Clinical Practice and Research, from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which she completed with distinction.

She worked as a scientific associate at the University Pediatric Clinic in Mainz, Germany, gaining valuable international clinical experience. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her pediatric specialization at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital, where she was trained in diagnosing and managing a wide range of common and rare pediatric conditions. She successfully passed the national board certification exams in Pediatrics.

Currently, Dr. Genitsaridi works as a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Obesity Center, part of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic at “Aghia Sophia” Hospital, and serves as an Attending Pediatrician at the Athens Euroclinic for Children.

She has actively participated in numerous national and international pediatric congresses as both an attendee and invited speaker. Her academic portfolio includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals. Dr. Genitsaridi is also certified in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) and has received extensive training in breastfeeding support through various specialized seminars.

Dr. Xristoforaki Viktoria is • A Surgeon Gynecologist-Obstetrician • The second Greek specialized physician, expert in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF Specialist) and in Reproductive Endocrinology-Gynecological Endocrinology, certified by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE- EBCOG), following written and oral examinations. • Specialized in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound, certified by KESY. • Holder of MRCOG1 from the British College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. • Holding a Master's degree in Reproduction and a PhD candidate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). • Graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. • Trained in hospitals in the UK and Greece. • Maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. • Member of the specialized Assisted Reproduction team (Fivi) at the Medical Diavalkaniko Center of Thessaloniki and the Assisted Reproduction unit (Fertilia) of the Private Clinic Genesis. • Clinically interested in Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Immunology, with extensive authorship including publications in reputable Greek and international medical journals, and collaborates with the clinics: Medical Diavalkaniko Hospital, Genesis, General Clinic.

Moraitis Vasileios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist, with private practices in Thessaloniki and Aiginio Pierias, and collaborates with private clinics. He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the University Hospital of Ioannina and the General Hospital of Serres. He received further training in the United Kingdom, focusing on Office Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, High-Risk Pregnancy Monitoring, Multiple Pregnancy Monitoring, and Advanced Labour Ward Practice, which includes the full range of obstetric emergencies. He has particular experience in Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Finally, Dr. Moraitis has participated in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Dr. Tentas Ioannis MD, MSc, FMAS, DMAS is a Surgeon - Obstetrician Gynecologist and maintains his private practice in Giannitsa. He holds a Master’s degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Within the scope of his specialty, the doctor has served at the General Hospital of Giannitsa, the General Hospital of Ptolemaida, and the University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete (PAGNI). He served as Director of the Maternity/Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Giannitsa for five years. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of his specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient he treats.

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.

Galati Elpida is an Obstetrician – Gynecological Surgeon who maintains a private practice in the area of Nea Chalkidona. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Pathology of Pregnancy" (MSc in high risk pregnancy) from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She specialized in Gynecology at the Gynecological Clinic of the Piraeus Specialized Anticancer Hospital "Metaxa," where she participated in a large number of gynecological and oncological surgeries and received training in the management and treatment of the full spectrum of gynecological system disorders. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where she gained experience in pregnancy monitoring, cases of pregnancy pathology, and performing deliveries. After obtaining her specialty certification, she remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as an Obstetrician – Gynecologist for two years. The doctor has contributed to the authorship of scientific papers published in international medical journals and presented at national and international conferences. Additionally, she actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars related to her specialty as part of her continuing medical education.

Zampas Aristotelis MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Pallini and Ampelokipoi. He has undergone advanced training in endoscopic surgery, infertility, and urogynecology and has been certified in the Management and Treatment of Obstetric Emergencies - ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) by the Hellenic Society of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergency. Additionally, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the "Mitera" and "Rea" Maternity Hospitals. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous conferences and seminars. Furthermore, the physician has experience in colposcopy, hysteroscopy, treatment of fibroids, condylomas, as well as high-risk pregnancies.

Ο Δρ. Ιωάννης Τσακιρίδης είναι Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Μαιευτικής – Γυναικολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, υπηρετεί στη Γ´ Μαιευτική-Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης «Ιπποκράτειο» και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Εμβρυομητρική Ιατρική στο Medway Maritime Hospital, UK. Το Medway Maritime Hospital αποτελεί ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα κέντρα Εμβρυομητρικής Ιατρικής παγκοσμίως (>5.000 τοκετοί/έτος), υπό τη διεύθυνση του διεθνούς φήμης Καθηγητή κ. Ranjit Akolekar. Μετά από δύο έτη μετεκπαίδευσης έλαβε τον επίσημο ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στην Εμβρυομητρική και Περιγεννητική Ιατρική (Subspecialist in Maternal-Fetal and Perinatal Medicine) από τα European Association of Perinatal Medicine και European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Επίσης, κατά τη μετεκπαίδευσή του στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, έλαβε τον επίσημο τίτλο εξειδίκευσης στην Κύηση Υψηλού Κινδύνου από το Βασιλικό Κολέγιο Μαιευτήρων-Γυναικολόγων του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (RCOG ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy). Η εξειδίκευση αυτή αποτελεί τον ανώτατο τίτλο πιστοποίησης για τη διαχείριση κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Ο Ιωάννης Τσακιρίδης συμπεριλαμβάνεται στο 2% των κορυφαίων επιστημόνων παγκοσμίως (Stanford University 2024 & 2025) και έχει δημοσιεύσει περισσότερα από 200 άρθρα σε διεθνή περιοδικά. Επίσης, έχει συγγράψει κεφάλαια βιβλίων σχετικά με τη μαιευτική-γυναικολογία σε ελληνικά και ξενόγλωσσα βιβλία. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει περισσότερες από 150 διαλέξεις σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια. Έχει λάβει βραβεία, μεταξύ των οποίων το πρώτο βραβείο και την υποτροφία της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής Εταιρείας, μετά από συμμετοχή σε πανελλήνιες εξετάσεις. Είναι ένας από τους κύριους συγγραφείς των κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής Εταιρείας και της διεθνούς εταιρείας Εμβρυομητρικής Ιατρικής World Association of Perinatal Medicine.

Dr. Sidiroglou Ksenia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Neo Kosmos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama, United States. In pursuit of continuous professional development, she has attended numerous postgraduate educational programs both in Greece and abroad. Within her specialty, she has worked at Alexandra General Hospital of Athens and Vostanio General Hospital of Mytilene. She has served as a lecturer in the Obstetrics-Gynecology course for the Nursing School of EPAS General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" for two academic terms and has also been the Lead Physician for Football Clubs, participating in international matches. She has numerous participations in medical conferences, corresponding publications, and presentations, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Hellenic Anthropological Society. With a focus on scientific accuracy and extensive experience, she manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the needs of each patient.

Onze Vasileios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Marousi and Skiathos. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed postgraduate studies in "Research in Female Reproduction" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he is undergoing further training in Endoscopic Gynecological Surgery and Urogynecology at the "Mitera" Maternity Hospital. He specialized at the General University Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio" and at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," where he gained significant clinical experience. Finally, he specializes in gynecological infertility and collaborates with several private clinics, such as IASO Athens and Larissa.

Lazaraki Antonia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming", where she participated in numerous laparoscopic surgeries; in Obstetrics at the Konstantopouleio General Hospital of N. Ionia "Ag. Olga" and at the General Hospital of Nikaia Piraeus "Ag. Panteleimonas"; as well as at the Anticancer Hospital "Ag. Savvas", where she took part in oncologic gynecological surgeries, oncological councils, and simultaneously served as an assistant surgeon in the breast clinic. Concurrently, she specialized in gynecological and obstetric ultrasound at the university hospital of Larissa and holds a license for performing ultrasounds from KESY. Additionally, she trained in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery at Acet and participated in seminars and courses by A. Wattier, while also receiving training in aesthetic gynecology. Finally, she continuously updates herself on advancements in her specialty and participates in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad.

Papanikolaou Kyriakos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He possesses significant clinical experience, having served as Consultant - Specialist in Laparoscopic - Hysteroscopic Surgery at Guildford Hospital and as IVF Consultant - Specialist in infertility issues at Hammersmith Hospital London, United Kingdom. Furthermore, he has research experience, with numerous scientific publications to his credit.

Zaxarakis Dimitris MD, PhD is a Gynecologist-Obstetrician with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. He trained in General Surgery during his specialty at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" and subsequently completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". Furthermore, he received additional training in the urogynecology department of Croydon University Hospital, where he specialized in the diagnosis of obstetric perineal injuries. Since 2013, he has held a position as a University Fellow in the "Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders" department of the 1st Obstetrics & Gynecology University Clinic at "Alexandra" Hospital, which is the largest referral center for pelvic floor disorders in Greece. He has specialized in the management of conditions involving pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal wall relaxation, urinary incontinence, as well as sexual dysfunction. He has a significant number of scientific presentations at international conferences, as well as scientific publications in reputable academic journals with broad international reach focusing on the management of pelvic floor disorders and contemporary treatment methods. Finally, Dr. Zaxarakis is a founding member and board member of the Hellenic Society of Urogynecology, a member of the European Society of Urogynecology, the Mediterranean Society of Urogynecology, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.

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.