Doctors for Menopause

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).

Ο Σκαράκης Νικήτας ΜD, MSc, PhD(c) είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Ενδοκρινολόγος - Διαβητολόγος και υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ιατρικής από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και είναι απόφοιτος της Στρατιωτικής Σχολής Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (Σ.Σ.Α.Σ.). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Ενδοκρινολογία, στο Ενδοκρινολογικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", στην Α΄ Παθολογική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών και στην Γ' Παιδιατρική Κλινική της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο νέο Γενικό Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ , όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών παιδιατρικής Ενδοκρινολογίας. Επίσης, κατά τη διάρκεια της Ειδικότητας εκπαιδεύτηκε στην αντιμετώπιση Ενδοκρινοπαθειών και Σαχαρώδους Διαβήτη στην Κύηση στο Ενδοκρινολογικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου - Μαιευτηρίου "Έλενα Βενιζέλου" και στην αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων Εμμηνόπαυσης στο Πανεπιστημιακό Τμήμα Κλιμακτηρίου - Εμμηνόπαυσης της Β΄ Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Αρεταιείου Νοσοκομείου. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της Ειδικότητας ο Ιατρός εξειδικεύτηκε στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή, καθώς και στις παθήσεις Επινεφριδίων - Ενδοκρινικής Υπέρτασης. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) ειδίκευσης "Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Βαθμός "Άριστα"). Είναι Επιμελητής στο Τμήμα Ενδοκρινολογίας, Σακχαρώδους Διαβήτη και Μεταβολισμού στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών (Ν.Ν.Α.), όπου αντιμετωπίζει περιστατικά που άπτονται του επιστημονικού πεδίου της Ενδοκρινολογίας και του Διαβήτη. Είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Παιδο-ενδοκρινολογίας, Μεταβολισμού και Σακχαρώδους Διαβήτη του Π.Γ.Ν. ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ . Διαθέτει πλούσια ερευνητική δραστηριότητα με δημοσιευμένες εργασίες σε ιατρικά περιοδικά της διεθνούς βιβλιογραφίας και ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Ενδοκρινολογικής Εταιρείας. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Περιστέρι.

Dr. Kalantzis Xristos is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon, holding a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens, from which he also graduated. He holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in "Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in in vitro fertilization with an "Excellent" grade. He has completed postgraduate training in the Department of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Functional Disorders at the First University Clinic of Alexandra Hospital. This clinic is an officially recognized training center in Urogynecology by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) and the European Urogynecological Association (EUGA). The physician maintains a continuous active presence at international and national conferences, with scientific presentations and publications in reputable academic journals. He runs a private practice in Glyfada (kalantzisclinic.gr) and collaborates with REA, IASO, MITERA, and LITO clinics.

Maria Xorinou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Katerini. She holds a Master's Degree in "Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics" from the Medical Departments of Democritus University of Thrace and the University of Crete, and she specialized in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University Hospital of Alexandroupolis. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

Dr. Iliopoulou Amalia MD, MRCP is an Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, maintaining a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, where she was admitted with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation due to her excellent performance in the Panhellenic Examinations. She completed her entire specialty training in the United Kingdom, where she obtained qualifications in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Internal Medicine. In England, she worked for 10 years, reaching the position of Director of Endocrinology at St James University Hospital in Leeds. Additionally, she had the honor of being elected a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London through examination (MRCP London). She returned to Greece at the end of 2013 and has been operating her private practice since 2014, while simultaneously serving as a Scientific Collaborator in the Endocrinology Department of Aretaieio Hospital. She regularly attends seminars and medical conferences in her field, primarily in the UK. Her specialization includes thyroid and parathyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolism. Furthermore, she manages other conditions such as infertility, pituitary disorders, adrenal gland diseases, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Ο Μπούτας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD, MRBS είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας με εξειδίκευση στις Παθήσεις και στην Χειρουργική του Μαστού, την οποία έλαβε στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Mainz της Γερμανίας, και διαθέτει ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στους Αμπελόκηπους και στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδικό αντικείμενο την θεραπεία του καρκίνου του μαστού, για την οποία έλαβε την υποτροφία αριστείας “Siemens” από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Επιπλέον, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στην "Έρευνα στην Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" και έχει λάβει την ειδικότητα της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας στην Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Νοσοκομείο "Αρεταίειον" Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Υστεροσκόπηση από τον Καθηγητή Bettocchi, ο οποίος είναι πρωτοπόρος τόσο στην διαγνωστική όσο και στην επεμβατική υστεροσκόπηση. Κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην διενέργεια διαγνωστικής κολποσκόπησης από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος μετεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα, αλλά και στο εξωτερικό με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα του. Έχει διατελέσει Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Γ’ Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στη Μονάδα Μαστού και είναι διδάσκων στα Μεταπτυχιακά Προγράμματα Σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ "Παθολογία της Κύησης", "Παθήσεις Μαστού" και "Μητρικός Θηλασμός και Γονεϊκότητα". Έχει λάβει το βραβείο “Γ. Παπανικολάου” για επιστημονική έρευνα στο χώρο της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας για την περίοδο 2020-2022 καθώς επίσης και το βραβείο καλύτερης επιστημονικής εργασίας στο 17ο Παγκόσμιο Συνέδριο Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας, 2016. Τέλος, καταμετρά πολυάριθμες ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, με μεγάλο αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά με υψηλό δείκτη απήχησης. Επίσης, είναι μέλος σε Ελληνικές και διεθνείς επιστημονικές εταιρείες. Είναι ο μοναδικός Έλληνας Γυναικολόγος κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Προγράμματος Σπουδών "European Master's Degree in Surgical Oncology, reconstructive and aesthetic Breast Surgery". Ο γιατρός συνεργάζεται με τις Μαιευτικές Κλινικές Ιασώ, Ρέα και Λητώ και είναι επιστημονικός υπεύθυνος της Μονάδας μαστού στο Ιατρικό Π. Φαλήρου.

Dr. Lampos Georgios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon - Specialist in Assisted Reproduction and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Dafni, Attica. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens, with a research focus on Gynecological Endocrinology, and collaborates with the "Genesis" In Vitro Fertilization Unit. He has specialized in Infertility, Assisted Reproduction, and Human Reproductive Endocrinology in Paris and participated in the operation of the In Vitro Fertilization Unit at Foch University Hospital. He has worked as a Fertility Consultant at the Repromed Fertility Clinic in Dublin. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Pregnancy Pathology. Furthermore, he has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Menopause Unit at "Attikon" Hospital, as well as at the Assisted Reproduction Unit at "Aretaieion" Hospital. He has trained at the Specialized Laparoscopic Surgery Unit of Pederzolli Hospital in Verona. He has worked at the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) in Alexandroupolis. Moreover, he has served as a Consultant at the IASO, LETO, and REA Maternity Hospitals. He is a certified Trainer, in Greece and Cyprus, of the "ALSO Obstetric Emergencies" seminar, under the aegis of the Second Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens. Finally, he has delivered numerous lectures in Greece and abroad on obstetrics, gynecology, and human reproduction, and has been awarded the SALUS Honorary Distinction of Excellence in Health for "Best Practice in Medicine 2019".

Sarafis Vasileios is a Gynecological Surgeon - Obstetrician, graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a scholarship at Yale University, USA. He subsequently specialized and worked for 7 years in London in salaried consultant positions at leading hospitals in the United Kingdom. He specialized in gynecological ultrasound and fertility ultrasound, as well as all forms of assisted reproduction. Diagnoses in the clinic are supported by a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, model 2023. He is the first to perform next-generation foam sonohysterography in Northern Greece and has trained several gynecologists in the new painless sonohysterography method. In assisted reproduction, he particularly focuses on medication-free in vitro fertilization (IVF in a natural cycle) for easier and side-effect-free treatments.

Tsigkris Aris is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Marousi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Obstetrics - Surgical Gynecology at the Gynecological Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. He is a Scientific Collaborator at the "Iaso" Maternity Hospital with ongoing training at scientific centers in both France and the United States. In his private practice, he provides specialized gynecological and obstetric services, such as gynecological examinations, breast examinations, prenatal screening, pregnancy monitoring (including high-risk pregnancies), osteoporosis and menopause assessments. Additionally, he conducts infertility evaluations, Pap tests, colposcopy, and manages conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome and sexually transmitted infections. He also offers surgical services in both traditional gynecology and laparoscopic surgery (including fibroid removal, hysterectomy, and polyp removal), as well as robotic surgery using the da Vinci System. Finally, he holds a profound belief in his vocation, considering the birth of a new life not merely a medical procedure but a legacy for the future; for this reason, he continuously follows medical technological advancements and pursues lifelong learning.

Kourkouti Chrysoula is an endocrinologist and runs her private practice in Markopoulo. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed further training in the Pituitary Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the UK. During her residency, she served at Lamia General Hospital and Agia Sofia General Hospital, and has also worked at the Health Center of Markopoulo and AEMY Kera-tea. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases within her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Niagasa Xristina is an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist and maintains her private practice in Paleo Faliro. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the Medical School of the University of Aquila in Italy. She specialized at Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens (G.N.A.). During her specialty training, she also received education in managing endocrine disorders during pregnancy at "Elena Venizelou" General Hospital, and in the Endocrinology Department of Growth and Development at "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou" General Pediatric Hospital of Athens (G.N.P.A.). The physician has clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, menstrual and menopausal disorders, hypogonadism, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, obesity, lipid disorders, and endocrine disorders during pregnancy. She manages all cases with a patient-centered approach, taking into account the individualized needs of each patient she treats. Finally, the doctor participates in numerous conferences as part of her continuous education and is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Hellenic Diabetological Society.

Spanakos Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Peristeri, Agia Varvara, and Korydallos. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Pregnancy Pathology" from Attikon Hospital and a degree from the "CAROL DAVILLA" Medical and Pharmaceutical School in Bucharest. He is specialized in Obstetric Gynecology from the Alexandra University Hospital. The doctor is also specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi. Additionally, he collaborates with the maternity clinics Iaso as a consultant and with "Mitera," "Gaia," and "Rea." Dr. Spanakos has a particular focus on treating gynecological issues related to infertility such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, etc., using modern, high-level techniques. In his modern and fully equipped clinic, he offers a range of gynecological examinations, including Pap tests, culture sampling, uterine and ovarian ultrasound, colposcopy, breast examination, and intrauterine device placement.

Vlaxopoulos Fotios is a Gynecologist-Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, recognized as a distinguished business in the "Eagles" competition. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Human Reproduction" from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He served as a rural doctor at the Primary Health Center of Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania. He worked as a resident physician in the 2nd Surgical Clinic of Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia and subsequently in the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital. After passing the specialty exams, he obtained the Obstetrics - Gynecology specialty title in 2015. He continued his professional career in Sweden, specifically at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, managing a high volume of both gynecological and obstetric cases daily. Concurrently, beyond clinical duties, he was involved in teaching, actively participating in the medical students' education program. He also collaborates with medical service companies, providing online consulting. He has attended numerous conferences and seminars related to his specialty. He holds certification in the ALSO seminar, which pertains to the management and treatment of obstetric emergencies. The clinic is decorated with minimalist lines, offering a comfortable environment and equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, providing high-level diagnostic services focused on women. The clinic's motto is "for the woman, together with the woman." Time is dedicated to each patient to allow a thorough understanding of the reason for the visit, aiming for the best possible counseling or therapeutic solutions based on both international and domestic guidelines on a case-by-case basis.

Dr. Galatis Dionysis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician Surgeon based in Athens. He holds a Doctorate and a degree from the Medical School of Athens. His specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Elena Venizelou Hospital - Maternity Hospital (and at GNA Laiko), while he continues his training in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques at Aretaieio Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Galatis is a scientific collaborator at REA, METROPOLITAN, MITERA, Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis, Aretaieio, and Elena Venizelou Hospitals. His specialty includes the investigation of infertility, In Vitro Fertilization - Assisted Reproduction, Aesthetic Gynecology, Urogynecology, and Laparoscopic - Hysteroscopic Surgery. Additionally, he offers services such as pregnancy monitoring, breast examination, colposcopy, intrauterine device (IUD) placement, as well as preventive gynecological examinations.

Furthermore, Dr. Galatis addresses issues such as menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions.

Dr. Ilias Perogamvros, MD, PhD, is an Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, a top graduate of the University of Athens, Doctor, and Scientific Collaborator at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. After completing his specialization at one of the leading Endocrinology centers in the UK, Christie Hospital in Manchester, and in the historic and largest Endocrinology Clinic in Greece at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," he maintains a private practice in Athens (near the exit of the Panormou Metro station) and collaborates with Medifirst Marousi as the head of the Outpatient Endocrinology Clinic. He has numerous publications in the leading scientific journals in the field of Endocrinology and presentations in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Books to which he has contributed a significant number of chapters have been published by Oxford University Press and are distributed in Greek and international universities. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Board of Directors of the Onassis Foundation Fellows Association.

Dr. Koutsaki Maria is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Kaisariani. She is undertaking postgraduate studies in Female Reproduction at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Gynecological Endocrinology, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes Mellitus. Additionally, she has extensive experience in conditions such as gestational diabetes, osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D metabolism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, metabolism, growth disorders, endocrine hypertension, adrenal diseases, pituitary adenomas, neuroendocrine tumors, and endocrine aspects of pregnancy. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous diabetes and endocrinology conferences both at the European and national levels, presenting clinical research studies and case reports aimed at continuous education and professional development in endocrinology. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrine Society and is proficient in English, Italian, and German.