Doctors for Menopause

Afentoulidi Katerina is an Endocrinologist who maintains a private practice in the areas of Zografou and Gerakas. Upon completing her basic medical studies, she underwent a three-month medical training program in the Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Surgical Departments at the General Hospital of Chios "Skylitseio." Subsequently, she fulfilled her mandatory rural service at the Multifunctional Regional Clinic of Volissos, Chios. She specialized in Endocrinology and later in Diabetes Mellitus at the General Hospital "Hippocrates" in Athens. Additionally, she has been trained in endocrine aspects of pregnancy at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelou." She possesses extensive experience and training, specializing in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as osteoporosis.

Maria Giannakou is an Endocrinologist and operates a private practice in Vrilissia. She specializes in Diabetes and Metabolism and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her doctoral thesis focused on chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and the nutritional and oxidative factors influencing its progression. She has extensive experience in university and hospital settings, having trained at the Center of Expertise for Rare Endocrine Diseases of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," as well as in the 1st Oncology Clinic of the General Oncology Hospital "Agioi Anargyroi." Currently, she is a consulting endocrinologist at the Endocrinology Unit of the University of Athens and at Medifirst in Marousi. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, and the Endocrinological Society, remaining actively informed of scientific developments in her field.

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.

Dr. Iavatso Christos MD, MSc, PhD is a Gynaecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. He has extensive experience and active activity in gynaecological centres in the United Kingdom (Christie Hospital Manchester and Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford), as well as in the Gynaecology Clinic of the General Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxas". He is the Head of the Gynecology Medical Team of the "Henry Dunant" Hospital Center. Their interventions cover the whole spectrum of modern Gynaecology. With vast experience in surgical practice, they apply the most innovative techniques, equivalent to those of the largest European Centers, where they worked for many years. Cases are performed with laparoscopic, robotic or open approach, depending on the specificity of each patient and always according to the latest guidelines. Their goal is the radical treatment of gynecological cancer and the cure of patients, always respecting their wishes and giving great importance to their quality of life. Their aim is for women to receive the best treatment, achieving the fastest and most painless post-operative recovery.

Dr Anamaterou Xrysanthi is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, PhD graduate from the University of Heidelberg in Germany, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialization in Endocrinology and Diabetology at the University Hospital of Heidelberg in Germany. She has worked as an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist in a private polyclinic in Frankfurt, Germany, and has served as an endocrinology registrar at the University Hospital of Heidelberg. She specializes in thyroid gland disorders and has particular expertise in the management of thyroid cancer and other endocrine tumors (adrenal glands, pituitary gland, neuroendocrine tumors, endocrine syndromes). Additionally, she has experience in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic disorders. Due to her doctoral dissertation, she specializes in parathyroid gland diseases (calcium and vitamin D metabolism) and osteoporosis.

Dr Traxana Sofia - Paraskeui MD, MSc, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Specialist in assisted reproduction, with expertise in assisted reproduction and fertility preservation, and maintains a private practice "FeminFertilis" in Nea Filadelfeia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with the grade "Very Good". In 2016, she was awarded a Doctorate from the Medical School of Athens with the grade "Excellent" and her research focus was ovarian cancer. Concurrently, in the same year, she completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine" with the grade "Excellent" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2017, she completed her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of "Alexandra" Hospital. Subsequently, she moved to the United Kingdom, where she specialized in assisted reproduction, fertility preservation, and minimally invasive surgery at one of the largest and most renowned clinics in London, St. Bart’s Fertility Clinic (Queen Mary University of London). During her specialization, she developed a particular interest in fertility preservation in women with malignant diseases (Onco-Fertility). Finally, she is the author of numerous foreign-language publications and has overseen the writing of chapters in books on the subject of in vitro fertilization, and has participated with presentations in numerous seminars and conferences.

Dr Traxana is engaged in the investigation and treatment of infertility, applying personalized protocols based on the most contemporary scientific data.

Her goal is a scientifically comprehensive and humane approach to each couple, as well as to each patient individually.

Iatrokosmos is a comprehensive primary healthcare unit located in the Ambelokipi area. It consists of the Iatrokosmos Endocrinology Department, staffed by highly trained scientific personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices. The center's objective is to provide the solution that each patient desires, namely diagnosis through to treatment, in an affordable and reliable manner, using only the necessary examinations. The goal is to cover the health needs of every family, insured or uninsured, of any age, with comprehensive solutions. Their philosophy includes three main principles: friendly service, high-quality examinations, and affordable prices. Finally, always prioritizing patient safety, they take responsibility for the patient's health from beginning to end, that is, from diagnosis through to treatment.

Aleksiou Aleksios MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. He completed his medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently obtained an MSc degree from the Democritus University of Thrace. He has worked as a Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and at the General Hospital of Kastoria, GREECE, as well as a Resident in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Kastoria. He is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and manages a wide variety of cases.

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.

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.

Dr. Ziogas Apostolos is an Obstetrician-Gynecological Surgeon, Fertility Specialist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and a Doctorate (PhD) from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He has received specialized training in In Vitro Fertilization at the Newcastle Fertility Center (UK), following a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Furthermore, he is certified in Minimally Invasive Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi, India. He has extensive experience in Gynecology and Obstetrics, having worked in various hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, performing a large number of deliveries, surgeries, and in vitro fertilization cycles. In 2025, he was elected and sworn in as Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly. Since then, he has contributed both teaching and clinical work in the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa. Finally, he specializes in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery, in vitro fertilization, and colposcopy.

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.

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.

Dr Karakalpakis Deukalion is a Gynecologist & Obstetrician with a private practice in the Ampelokoipi area of Athens. He holds a PhD in Gynecology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from King's College London. He has clinical experience in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, including St Mary's Hospital (Imperial College London). He served for five years as a Consultant for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) at the 1st University Clinic of the "Alexandra" General Hospital of Athens. The doctor bases his practice on the British framework of medical service delivery, integrating the medical knowledge and work culture of Great Britain with the Greek healthcare environment. All cases at the practice are managed with absolute confidentiality and respect. Furthermore, he is a member of the General Medical Council (United Kingdom Medical Association) and the Hellenic Ultrasound Society.

Geramani Eirini MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta and holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy/High Risk Pregnancy" from the 3rd Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a postgraduate program in "Psychosexual Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health and the Special Sexual Health Clinic, in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She initially specialized in General Surgery at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and in Gynecologic Oncology at the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." She completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." To this day, she serves as an affiliated physician in the Menopause - Climacteric Department and the Gynecological Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," as well as an affiliated physician in the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos."

In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

Maria Mauropoulou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Medicine at the 2nd State Medical University N.I Pirogov (RNIMU) in Moscow, where she subsequently specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, she specialized in General Surgery at the Athens General Hospital "ELPIS". She specializes in endocrinological gynecology (management of menopausal symptoms, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, etc.), aesthetic and reconstructive gynecology using laser and hyaluronic acid, as well as in treatments related to the restoration of vaginal functionality (vaginal atrophy/dryness, urinary incontinence) using laser therapy. Finally, she has experience working both in Moscow and Greece, and collaborates with major obstetric clinics in Athens.

Aleksaki Sofia is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and a PhD candidate at École des Ponts ParisTech in France, with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus, and Metabolism at Venizeleio General Hospital of Heraklion, where she further specialized in Diabetology. She also has many years of clinical and research experience in Greece, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

Vatalas Ioannis - Anastasios is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, while also serving as an endocrinologist at the National Bank Personnel Health Fund. He holds a PhD in Medicine with distinction from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the same institution. He obtained his specialization in Endocrinology at the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio" Hospital of Athens. He has a significant research portfolio, with original publications in international scientific journals and active participation in numerous endocrinology conferences both in Greece and abroad. Additionally, Dr. Vatalas is a member of the European Society of Endocrinology, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Hellenic Endocrine Society - Panhellenic Association of Endocrinologists, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the Hellenic Medical Society for Obesity, and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism.