Health professionals for Incontinence in Attica

Ο Κουτσοκώστας Ευάγγελος είναι Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος - Ανδρολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην οδό Ευελπίδων 59 στην Κυψέλη. Είναι απόφοιτος της Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος Ευρωπαϊκού Τίτλου Πιστοποίησης Ουρολογίας (FEBU). Ειδικεύθηκε στην Ουρολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νέας Ιωνίας Κωνσταντοπούλειο – Αγία Όλγα, με εκπαίδευση σε πληθώρα ανοικτών και ενδοσκοπικών ουρολογικών επεμβάσεων (TURis - TURB). Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών (MSc) από την Ιατρική Σχολή Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο αντικείμενο «Νεοπλασματική Νόσος στον Άνθρωπο: Διάγνωση, Σύγχρονη Θεραπεία και Έρευνα», με διπλωματική εργασία στο νεφροκυτταρικό καρκίνωμα, καθώς και κάτοχος πιστοποιητικού επιμόρφωσης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών στην «Ανδρική Υπογονιμότητα: Εργαστηριακή Διερεύνηση και Θεραπευτική Αντιμετώπιση». Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη νόσο von Hippel-Lindau στο University Medical Center Freiburg, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Σχολείο Ουροδυναμικής της Μονάδας Ουροδυναμικής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ενώ έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην υπερηχογραφία του ουροποιογεννητικού συστήματος στο Γενικό Αντικαρκινικό - Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο «Άγιος Σάββας». Σήμερα είναι Επιμελητής Α’ στη Δ’ Ουρολογική Κλινική του Ερρίκος Ντυνάν Hospital Center, ενώ συνεργάζεται και με το Metropolitan General, το LUMEDICA Clinic και το Doctors' General Clinic.

Tzelepis Vasileios is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains private practices in Kato Patissia and Chalandri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical Department of the Military School of Corps Officers and specialized in Urology at the 2nd Urological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is a Doctor of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Endourology and Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy at the 2nd Urological Clinic of the same university. Alongside his private practice, he serves as Deputy Director at the Urological Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and previously held the position of Consultant at the Urological Clinic of the 417 Military Fund Medical Institution and at the Urological Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He has presented 47 scientific papers at Greek conferences, delivered 10 lectures, and authored 4 scientific books. Finally, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the European Association of Urology.

Perrakis Vasileios is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and at international institutions. Specifically, he underwent further training at St. John’s Hospital Mid Essex in the United Kingdom and specialized in Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Colposcopy departments within the UK National Health Service. In his private clinic, he provides comprehensive information on issues concerning women of all ages and offers the best possible management of disorders, addressing their needs from adolescence through menopause. In a fully equipped office with state-of-the-art equipment, he manages cases by providing optimal treatment and restoration with particular expertise in fertility issues as well as pregnancy monitoring. Finally, he offers counseling on contraception, management of menstrual cycle disorders, menopause, and the full spectrum of cervical pathology, from prevention to surgical intervention when necessary.

Georgantas Panagiotis is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a medical degree from the University of Rome Torvergata, where he trained as a Clinical Physician. He completed his specialty in Urology - Andrology at the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," and also specialized in General Surgery at the 2nd Surgical Clinic of the 1st IKA Hospital. He served as a Consultant at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio - Pananeio." Additionally, it is noteworthy that he has accumulated 10 years of experience, performing over 800 surgeries as both lead and assistant surgeon. He is an External Associate at the Athens Clinic, IASO Clinic, and Therapis. Furthermore, he consistently participates in numerous seminars and scientific medical conferences and regularly attends the annual Panhellenic Urological Conferences, demonstrating his commitment to continuous education and excellence in his field of expertise.

Konomi Markella MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds the title of FEBU (Fellow of European Board of Urology) and has specialized in urology at the 2nd University Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio". Furthermore, Dr. Markella has extensive experience in urodynamic testing, urinary tract lithiasis, urinary incontinence, and andrological disorders, as well as diseases of the kidneys/ureters, bladder, and prostate (hyperplasia/prostate cancer). At her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, including kidney ultrasound, phimosis treatment, and cystoscopy. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Urological Society.

Dr. Mertziotis Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Ampelokipoi, Cholargos, and Neo Psychiko. He holds a PhD from the University of Athens on the topic "Investigation of Urological and Sexual Disorders in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis." He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the University of Modena, Italy, and specialized in Urology as a fellow of the Hellenic Urological Association, training at various hospitals in the United Kingdom with a focus on urinary incontinence urodynamics, urethroplasty, and reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Additionally, he specialized in laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Strasbourg, France. He has been awarded by the Urological Association for an innovative urethroplasty technique and has presented his work on innovative laser focal therapy for prostate cancer in the Netherlands, Japan, Washington, and Los Angeles. Concurrently, he has been the Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General since 2014, possessing extensive clinical experience from his work at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital, the Athens Bioclinic, "Mitera" Hospital, among others, having successfully performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. He has introduced new techniques both in Greece and internationally. Lastly, he has presented and participated in 80 international and Greek studies and numerous conferences as a speaker and is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Hellenic Urological Association, the British Association of Urology, the Board of the Urodynamics, Incontinence and Female Urology Committee of the Hellenic Urological Association. He is the President of the Hellenic Society of Focal Therapy as well as the President of the Society of Preventive Medicine and Primary Care.

Paskalidis Aristotelis is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private clinic in Alimos, while simultaneously serving as a Scientific Collaborator at the Athens Mediclinic and the Bioclinic of Athens. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and obtained his urologic surgeon specialty title from the General Hospital of Athens Hippocrateion. He holds the title "Fellow of the European Board of Urology" following examinations and has completed further training in transrectal ultrasounds, prostate biopsies, and transabdominal urinary ultrasounds. He has authored numerous publications in Greek and international conferences and scientific journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the American Urological Association.

Fragkoulis Gerasimos is a Urologist-Andrologist who maintains practices in Athens and London. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's Degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens on the immunobiology of kidney cancer. He completed his specialization in Urology at the Athens General Hospital "Elpis" and then worked for three years as a Consultant at the “Ippokrateion” General Hospital of Athens. He has specialized in Robotic Urinary Surgery and Uro-Oncology in the United Kingdom having completed two fellowships at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Bradford Royal Infirmary and is the only Urologist in Greece who has received the Certificate of Excellence in performing robotic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer from the Robotic Surgery section of the European Association of Urology. On the subject of Robotic, Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery he has further trained in Belgium and France and has received the Diplome d' Universite de Chirurgie Laparoscopique from the University of Strasbourg. He has taught medical students at the Universities of Leeds and Surrey in General Urology and Uro-Oncology while supervising young interns at the hospitals he worked in Britain. The doctor is also specialized in Aesthetic Andrology having been trained in Milan in the techniques of cosmetic surgery of the external genital organs.During the last 5 years, he is among the surgeons with the highest volume of Aesthetic Andrology cases in the United Kingdom, including phalloplasty, scrotoplasty and filler applications for non-surgical penis enlargement.He has received scholarships from the Hellenic Urological Association after written exams and from the Robotic Surgery section of the European Association of Urology. He has also received the certifications of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) and Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (FECSM) and is a reviewer for the world-renowned journals Journal of Robotic Surgery and Journal of Clinical Urology. He has extensive surgical experience in the fields of prostate cancer (robotic radical prostatectomy, transperineal fusion biopsy of the prostate), bladder cancer (robotic radical cystectomy, TUR-BT), prostate enlargement (TURiS, HOLEP, robotic simple prostatectomy), urolithiasis (flexible laser ureteroscopy), Uro-Gynecology (incontinence tape, bladder BOTOX, robotic sacrocolpopexy) and Andrology (phalloplasty, scrotoplasty, penile fillers, scrotox, penile straightening for Peyronie's disease, partial and radical circumcision, preputioplasty, hydrocele, epididymal cysts, etc.). Finally, he undertakes cases of chronic pelvic pain (chronic prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, etc.) and erectile dysfunction, offering all the newest treatments such as PRP, Bocox and shock wave treatment.

Ο Φανουργιάκης Αλέξανδρος είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Παράλληλα, είναι συνεργάτης της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής ‘’ΙΑΣΩ’’ και μέλος της ομάδας Ελάχιστα Επεμβατικής Χειρουργικής της. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας το 2018, κατόπιν εκπαίδευσης στα νοσοκομεία ‘’Ελπίς’’, ‘’Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κορίνθου’’ και ‘’‘Ελενα Βενιζέλου’’. Επίσης, το 2019 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων, μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις ειδικότητας. Ακόμη, κατέχει Δίπλωμα στην Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική Χειρουργική από το διεθνούς φήμης World Laparoscopy Hospital της Ινδίας, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Λαπαροσκόπηση και την Υστεροσκόπηση από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Γυναικολόγων Ενδοσκοπικών Χειρουργών. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ουρογυναικολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Whittington του Λονδίνου, όπου διετέλεσε μέλος της ιατρικής ομάδας της Τριτοβάθμιας Κλινικής Χρόνιων Ουρολοιμώξεων και Διαταραχών Κατώτερου Ουροποιητικού Συστήματος, η οποία είναι η μοναδική του είδους στη χώρα. Το παρόν διάστημα, πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές με αντικείμενο την Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική και Ρομποτική Χειρουργική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ποικίλων και περίπλοκων περιστατικών από όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας, όπως κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου, καλοήθων και κακοήθων παθήσεων γεννητικού συστήματος, ορμονικών διαταραχών και διαταραχών εμμηνόπαυσης καθώς και οι διαταραχές του πυελικού εδάφους, όπως η πρόπτωση πυελικών οργάνων, η ακράτεια ούρων και οι κακώσεις περινέου. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής σε πληθώρα ιατρικών συνεδρίων στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, ενώ εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά. Τέλος, αποτέλεσε μέλος της συγγραφικής ομάδας της τελευταίας έκδοσης του ‘’Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynaecology’’, ενός εκ των σημαντικότερων εγχειριδίων Ουρογυναικολογίας παγκοσμίως.

Ο ιατρός Σταματάκος Παναγιώτης - Βελισσάριος είναι εξειδικευμένος στην Ουρολογία, με στόχο την παροχή ολοκληρωμένης και εξατομικευμένης φροντίδας σε κάθε ασθενή.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την εκπαίδευσή του σε αναγνωρισμένα Nοσοκομεία της Αθήνας. Συγκεκριμένα, ολοκλήρωσε ένα έτος εκπαίδευσης στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο", αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία, και στη συνέχεια ειδικεύτηκε στην Ουρολογία για τέσσερα έτη στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", όπου απέκτησε σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ουρολογικών παθήσεων.

Σήμερα εργάζεται ως Επικουρικός Επιμελητής Β’ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Κοργιαλένειο - Μπενάκειο Νοσοκομείο Ε.Ε.Σ.", όπου συμμετέχει ενεργά στην αντιμετώπιση τόσο απλών, οσο και σύνθετων ουρολογικών περιστατικών, ενώ παράλληλα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον Πειραιά, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες υγείας.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει το πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας με τίτλο "Χειρουργική Κάτω Κοιλίας, Ελάσσονος Πυέλου και Περινέου". Κατά την διάρκεια του προγράμματος εκπόνησε διπλωματική εργασία με τίτλο "Θεραπεία της κυστεοκήλης με τοποθέτηση πλέγματος". Επιπλέον, είναι υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Θέμα της διατριβής αποτελεί η "Ταυτοποίηση και συγκριτική μελέτη του μικροβιώματος των ούρων με τον ουροθηλιακό καρκίνο της ουροδόχου κύστης".

Αποτελεί μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, της Ελληνικής Ουρολογικής Εταιρείας, καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Ουρολογικής Εταιρείας.

Ενεργός στα επιστημονικά δρώμενα έχει λάβει μέρος ως ομιλητής σε ουρολογικά συνέδρια και επιστημονικές ημερίδες. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε πολλαπλές επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις.

Ως Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος, διαθέτει εμπειρία τόσο στη συντηρητική, όσο και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση ουρολογικών παθήσεων. Αναλαμβάνει τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία παθήσεων όπως η καλοήθης υπερπλασία προστάτη, οι κακοήθειες του ουροποιητικού συστήματος, οι ουρολοιμώξεις και η λιθίαση του ουροποιητικού συστήματος, επιλέγοντας την κατάλληλη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση για κάθε ασθενή, με βάση τα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Η προσέγγισή του βασίζεται στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με τον ασθενή, με σεβασμό, διακριτικότητα και σαφή ενημέρωση. Κάθε περιστατικό αντιμετωπίζεται εξατομικευμένα, σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες του ασθενούς και τα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Στόχος είναι η παροχή υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικών υπηρεσιών, με έμφαση τόσο στην αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας, όσο και στη συνολική φροντίδα του ασθενούς.

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

Kontos Stylianos, MD, PhD, FEBU, MES, is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Patras and a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The physician is specialized in the Diagnostic Approach and Surgical Management of Urinary System Disorders with European Certification. Additionally, he specialized in Urology and is an expert in oncological urology, laparoscopic - robotic surgery, and urinary tract lithiasis. Furthermore, he completed advanced training in laparoscopic surgery of the upper urinary tract and lithiasis at the University Hospital of Glasgow, Scotland. Finally, he contributes articles to Greek and international medical journals and delivers lectures at conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Lazarou Lazaros is a Urologist - Andrologist practicing in Gerakas. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and during his postgraduate training, he completed his General Surgery training as a prerequisite for the Urology specialty, followed by specialization in Urology at regional hospitals and a university urological clinic in Athens. His training was complemented by a pan-European certification in Urology from the European Association of Urology, while simultaneously continuing his academic career as a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He possesses significant clinical and scientific experience, having worked as a specialized urologist and scientific collaborator at a university urological clinic, as an assistant consultant in primary healthcare institutions, and currently holds a consultant position at a private hospital in Athens, combining clinical practice with continuous scientific advancement.

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.

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.

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".

Dr. Ioannis Sarris, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, and Atalanti, Phthiotis. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli Studi di Roma in Italy. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's Degree in Obstetric Pathology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in the Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, managing numerous emergency cases, and then in the Gynecological Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating in numerous gynecological surgeries, colposcopies, and hysteroscopies. He specialized in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where he took part in numerous natural, painless deliveries, being a strong advocate for them, as well as cesarean sections when medically indicated. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the maternity hospitals "Iaso" and "Rea," and his expertise in infertility, menopause, and monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies is noteworthy. Since 2020, he has been the Chief of the Surgical and Delivery Rooms at the "IASO" Maternity Hospital. Always guided by continuous scientific advancements, he is actively involved in conferences and seminars that promote the enrichment, empowerment, and dissemination of medical knowledge within the scientific community. He manages a wide range of cases with scientific precision, extensive experience, and always focusing on the specific needs of each patient.