Health professionals for Pregnancy

Euthalia Markopoulou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist - Oncologist who maintains a private clinic in Thessaloniki. She holds a master's degree in "Reproductive Biology" from the University of Thessaly, graduating with “Excellent” honors, and she is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. During her specialty training, she gained extensive clinical experience at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios," and completed her specialty at the First Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" in 2020. Subsequently, she underwent one year of further training in Gynecologic Oncology and advanced Endoscopic Surgery at an Oncology Center in West London, and she continues her specialization in Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She possesses significant surgical experience and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of gynecological diseases and malignancies of the female reproductive system using state-of-the-art techniques.

Tzonis Panagiotis - Art Of Life Fertility & IVF is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Novi Sad and holds a postgraduate diploma in Research on Reproductive Health from the University of Athens, while also being a Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the hospitals: “Metaxa” in Piraeus, General Hospital of Athens “Attikon”, and the “Genesis” clinic, where he remains a scientific collaborator to this day. He has a total of 6 foreign-language publications and simultaneously attends a large number of seminars and medical conferences in his field of specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the European Society of Reproductive Immunology, the Hellenic Immunological Society, the Hellenic Breast Surgery Society, and the Hellenic Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Pasxalidou Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician, a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Chalandri and concurrently serves as a scientific collaborator in the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University of Athens, at "Aretaieio" Hospital in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery. She specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," at the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," as well as at the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aretaieio Hospital, a Certified European Training Centre in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the European College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of them.

Ftoulis Dimitrios MSc is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist who maintains private practices in Peristeri and Aliveri, Evia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Health Management from the University of Piraeus. He completed his specialty training in central hospitals of Athens and underwent further training in Cervical Pathology, Colposcopy, Obstetric - Gynecological Ultrasound, Pregnancy Pathology, and Gynecological Endocrinology. He is specialized in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and holds the IFEPAG (International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology) diploma after examinations. In his private practice, he provides comprehensive gynecological services, including Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, breast examinations, infertility assessments, cauterization, colposcopy, laparoscopy, liquid-based cytology, and manages conditions across the entire spectrum of Gynecology. In addition to his private practice, he collaborates with the private maternity hospital Iaso. He closely follows contemporary medical developments by participating in national and international conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Family Planning, Contraception and Reproductive Health, the Hellenic Obstetrics & Gynecology Society, the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy, and the Hellenic Society of Gynecological Endocrinology.

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.

Syrios Konstantinos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. His medical studies were completed entirely in Belgium, at the University of Liège. He specialized for 5 years in obstetrics and gynecology at the University Centers of Liège and Luxembourg, under the supervision of Professors J-M. Foidart, F. Kridelka, and M. Nisolle. After completing his core specialty training, he further specialized in gynecological surgery for 3 years at Clinique St-Vincent of the University of Liège, with a particular focus on endoscopic surgery for infertility, vaginal surgery, and urogynecological surgery. He holds a degree in obstetric and gynecological ultrasound from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Université Catholique de Louvain. He possesses a license to perform obstetric and gynecological ultrasound issued by the Greek Ministry of Health. He is a medical trainer in the Practical Training Program in Endoscopic Gynecological Surgery & Urogynecology at the private hospital "Mitera." Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Conseil Provincial de Liège de l'Ordre des Médecins, and the Hellenic Society of Gynecological Endoscopy.

Ο Κρόκος Παναγιώτης MD, MSc, PhDc είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος - Ειδικός στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Αθήνα και Χαλκίδα. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και ειδικεύθηκε στη Γ’ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν", στη Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Λαϊκό", καθώς και στη Χειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ελπίς". Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου την "Παθολογία της Κύησης" με βαθμό "Άριστα" και εκπονεί διδακτορική διατριβή στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με τίτλο "Εφαρμογή φωτοβιοθεραπείας στον κολπικό βλεννογόνο γυναικών με ουρογεννητικό σύνδρομο της εμμηνόπαυσης". Το κλινικό του ενδιαφέρον περιλαμβάνει τη Γυναικολογική Ενδοκρινολογία και την Εμμηνόπαυση. Είναι ISGE Certified Practitioner στην Ορμονική Θεραπεία στην Εμμηνόπαυση και στην Ορμονική Αντισύλληψη. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος ICOG (Instructors Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology) και εκπαιδευτής ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics). Είναι μέλος μέλος της British Fertility Society (BFS), της International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE) και της European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC). Διατελεί εκλεγμένος Γενικός Γραμματέας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, Αντισύλληψης & Αναπαραγωγικής Υγείας. Τέλος, ο γιατρός έχει πλούσιο επιστημονικό έργο με δημοσιεύσεις σε ξένα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας εκτέλεσης μαιευτικών και γυναικολογικών υπερήχων από το Κεντρικό Συμβούλιο Υγείας (ΚΕΣΥ). Είναι συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής ΥΓΕΙΑ IVF ΕΜΒΡΥΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ και της κλινικής ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. 

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.

Papaleksiou Ksenofon is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors from Medical School and obtained, following examinations, the title of Surgeon Gynecologist - Obstetrician. The doctor holds certification from KESY for performing gynecological - obstetric ultrasound, after completing further training at the 3rd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Currently, he also serves as a scientific associate of the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic "Genesis," the General Clinic of Thessaloniki, and the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki.

Thanou Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and Glyfada. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine from the National Center for Emergency Care. She specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Preveza, in Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas,” and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 2nd University Clinic of the "Aretaieio" Hospital. She has also worked at the 1st Plastic Surgery Clinic of the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. Additionally, she collaborates with Rea Maternity Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital and participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her ongoing professional development.

Ο Παρασκευάς Πέρρος είναι Χειρουργός Μαιευτήρας – Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών Master στην Αναπαραγωγική - Αναγεννητική Ιατρική από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Είναι υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης. Σήμερα συνεργάζεται ως Consultant Gynecologist / Obstetrician στο κέντρο εξωσωματικής "ivfserum", ένα από τα πλέον αναγνωρισμένα κέντρα αναπαραγωγής στην Ελλάδα, με διεθνείς προδιαγραφές και υψηλό επίπεδο παροχής υπηρεσιών. Αποτελεί συνεργάτης των ιδιωτικών νοσοκομείων ΙΑΣΩ και ΡΕΑ ενώ στο παρελθόν εργάστηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Λαϊκό".

Το επιστημονικό του έργο περιλαμβάνει πολυάριθμες διεθνείς δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα περιοδικά. Παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς τις εξελίξεις στον τομέα της μαιευτικής και γυναικολογίας, συμμετέχοντας σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και σεμινάρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Kartsiounis Vasileios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, and also accepts patients in Marousi, within the Gynecological Clinic IASO. He is a graduate and PhD candidate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an Academic Fellow of the 3rd Obstetrics – Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokratio". He has extensive experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, particularly in laparoscopic – robotic surgery and gynecological oncology, having worked in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. The doctor is officially Certified in gynecological oncology by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

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.

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.

Kostopoulou Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults with or without psychopathology, maintaining a private practice in Patras and conducting counseling and psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and a postgraduate diploma from the Department of Education and Care Sciences in Early Childhood at the University of Patras. She has received further training in significant areas of psychology and psychotherapy, including the fundamental principles of counseling psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, management of traumatic events and bereavement, high-functioning autism in adolescents & adults (Asperger’s), as well as the application of psychometric tools such as MMPI-2, Rorschach, and TAT. She possesses substantial clinical experience from her collaboration with the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas" and the Mental Health Center, while maintaining a private practice providing psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples. She has an extensive body of work in lectures and conferences covering topics from domestic violence to addictions in adolescence, and has actively participated in scientific psychiatry and psychotherapy conferences in Greece. Finally, she has presented academic research on interdisciplinary teaching of art history in preschool education within the framework of national scientific conferences.

"My personal vision and life goal is the care of women's health, with respect and dedication, in order to listen to their concerns and guide them responsibly. After 20 years of experience in hospitals in Athens and England, the management of pregnancy and childbirth constitutes my personal vision. The clinic provides gynecological counseling to adolescents following international guidelines with particular sensitivity. Menopause and its complications also represent a very important aspect of my specialty, with therapeutic approaches that are continuously enriched. With full awareness of the role of a healthcare professional, I dedicate myself to the service of women's health."

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.