Health professionals for Pregnancy

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.

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.

Dr. Klapon - Mpenekou Karmen is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Kaisariani and Kifisia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Romania and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." She has been trained in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound and holds a license to perform gynecological ultrasounds. Additionally, she is specialized in Acupuncture in both Greece and China. Furthermore, she has participated in over 20 Greek and international scientific conferences, symposia, and seminars, as well as numerous acupuncture conferences and seminars. In her private practices, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each woman.

Panagiotis Tanimanidis, born in Thessaloniki in 1978, graduated from the School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2003.

Following his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he further specialized in infertility, endoscopic surgery (hysteroscopy-laparoscopy), and clinical sexology, training both in Greece and abroad.

Dr Traianos Aleksandros MD, MSc, PhD, FMD is a Gynecologist - Maternal-Fetal Specialist - Reproductive Medicine Specialist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General University Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration" and the General Hospital of Kilkis. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a diploma in Fetal Medicine from Kings College Hospital London. He is an associate physician at the Embryolab In Vitro Fertilization Center and has served as the scientific director in Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas University Hospital in London. Additionally, he has served as the Scientific Director at the private IVF London clinic in London. Finally, he regularly attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad as part of his ongoing professional development.

Prifti Kalomoira is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Paleo Faliro and Keratea. She holds a Medical Degree from Charles University in Prague and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Preveza, as well as in Gynecology - Oncology at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas" and at the 4th Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Regional General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." To this day, she remains a scientific collaborator of Iaso Maternity Hospital and Rea Maternity Hospital and actively participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continuous professional development. Finally, she has numerous academic publications throughout her career and is a member of the Medical Association of Athens.

Dr. Eustathiadi Olga is a Gynecologist-Obstetrician maintaining a private practice in Korydallos. She began her specialization at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Karditsa, subsequently specializing at the Gynecological Clinic of the Anticancer Hospital "Metaxa" and at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" in the 1st University Clinic of Gynecology-Obstetrics of the University of Athens, where she also completed her specialty training. Afterwards, she worked as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the departments of Gynecological Ultrasound, Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". Since 2024, she has been an associate/attending physician in the Department of Clinical Gynecology & Gynecological Oncology at the Athens Medical Center. Dr. Eustathiadi is currently enrolled in the postgraduate program of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Research in Female Reproduction." She has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars, with articles published in medical journals. She also holds certification in Diagnostic Colposcopy. Dr. Eustathiadi performs all examinations related to the prevention of gynecological diseases, manages pregnancy monitoring, addresses issues related to menstrual disorders, fertility evaluation, menopause, cervical pathology, and more. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Prenatal Medicine, Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (HSCCP), and the Medical Association of Piraeus.

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.

Tosounidou Marina is a Gynecologist – Obstetrician with a private practice in Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Moscow University and completed further training at the Moscow University Cardiological Hospital. She is specialized in cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Tosounidou has extensive experience in infertility issues, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynecological and obstetric surgeries, and provides all necessary gynecological examinations and services such as Pap smear tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, colposcopy, comprehensive gynecological check-ups, infertility assessments, pregnancy monitoring, labiaplasty, labia minora reduction, vulvar and anal whitening, and vaginal rejuvenation – FemiLift. Finally, she actively participates in local and national conferences in Gynecology and Obstetrics and pursues continuous self-education on the latest medical advances through emedicine and e-modules.

Tyrogiannis Alkiviadis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Surgery at the 3rd University Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria" and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital of Volos and the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He has worked as a Gynecologist - Obstetrician at Newham University Hospital in London and at the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center "Hygeia." He is an external collaborator of the Maternity Hospital "Iaso," the Maternity Hospital "Mitera," and the Maternity Hospital "Lito." The doctor is specialized in cervical pathology and in diagnostic and surgical colposcopy. He has extensive experience in diagnostic and surgical hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, as well as all obstetric and gynecological surgical procedures. The clinic is fully equipped with certified, state-of-the-art technology, providing the full range of necessary gynecological examinations. Lastly, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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.

Papatheodorou Sofia is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Medicine at the University of Patras. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, she specializes in menopause, the monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies, and HPV warts.

Η Μπέτα Αναστασία, MD, PhD, είναι Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας, Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Επιμελήτρια Β' του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Παγκράτι. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, κατόπιν επιτυχούς εισαγωγής μέσω πανελλαδικών εξετάσεων. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία στη Β' Πανεπιστημιακή Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική Κλινική στο Αρεταίειο Νοσοκομείο, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε σε ευρύ φάσμα μαιευτικών περιστατικών, καθώς και σε όλο το φάσμα των γυναικολογικών χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων, αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία τόσο στη συντηρητική, όσο και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών παθήσεων.

Είναι Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και συνεργάζεται με τις Μαιευτικές - Γυναικολογικές κλινικές ΡΕΑ και ΙΑΣΩ.

Η διδακτορική της διατριβή είχε θέμα: "Ο ρόλος των νευροτροφινών NGF και BDNF στις γυναίκες με υπερδραστήρια κύστη και η συσχέτιση των επιπέδων τους με την κλινική εικόνα και την αποτελεσματικότητα της φαρμακευτικής θεραπείας", με ιδιαίτερο ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στις διαταραχές του πυελικού εδάφους και την ουρογυναικολογία.

Έχει ενεργή συμμετοχή σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια, επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα περιοδικά και είναι πιστοποιημένη στη διαγνωστική κολποσκόπηση.

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, Αντισύλληψης και Αναπαραγωγικής Υγείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας διατήρησης της Αναπαραγωγής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κλιμακτηρίου και Εμμηνόπαυσης, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ουρογυναικολογίας και Διαταραχών του Πυελικού εδάφους και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου.

Στόχος της είναι η παροχή εξατομικευμένης και τεκμηριωμένης ιατρικής φροντίδας, με σεβασμό, διακριτικότητα και ουσιαστική επικοινωνία με κάθε γυναίκα.

Dr. Katsandris Leonidas is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Diploma of Specialization in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in Delhi, India. In addition to his private practice, he also works at the "Iaso" Maternity Hospital and completed his specialization in Gynecology - Obstetrics at the First Clinic of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou". Furthermore, committed to continuous education, he regularly participates in conferences related to Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Diamantopoulou Sofia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, as well as in Female Reproductive Medicine.

Georgogiannis Nikolaos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician MD, MSc, PhD, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Athens, with a postgraduate degree in infertility and female reproduction, and a Medical degree from the same University. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and at Aretaieio Hospital, followed by further training in human reproduction in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he holds certifications in diagnostic and interventional colposcopy, gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography, as well as laparoscopic surgery. Concurrently, he is affiliated with the maternity hospitals "Rhea," "Leto," and "Iaso," and has also worked as a Registrar Gynecologist in Brighton, England. Furthermore, he is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergency and a member of numerous associations and societies related to Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and Europe. His clinic offers modern and fully equipped facilities, along with a range of essential gynecological services such as Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, comprehensive gynecological check-ups, colposcopy, infertility evaluation, and breast examination.

Anna - Maria Mpakanou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in the Nea Filadelfia area. She holds a medical degree from the “Carol Davila” University of Bucharest, recognized by the Interuniversity Center for the Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Titles (DI.K.A.T.S.A.). She specialized in General Surgery at the Athens General Polyclinic, in Gynecology at the General Hospital “Elpis,” and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 2nd University Clinic of "Aretaieio" Hospital. Additionally, she is affiliated with Rea Maternity Hospital and Mitera Maternity Hospital and regularly attends numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continuous professional development.

Dr Kougioumtsidou Niki is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon, PhD holder from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and maintains private practices in Evosmos and Lagadas, Thessaloniki. She focuses on issues concerning the safety and health of every woman. She completed her specialty at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" and has since been engaged in providing obstetric and gynecological services, aiming at accurate diagnosis and responsible counseling for every gynecological condition, as well as the smooth progression of pregnancy at every stage.