Doctors for Infertility in Athens

Sofia Balamoti is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Mastologist and maintains a private practice in the Panormos area (Apollon Tower, 64 Louiza Rianpour Street). She studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her postgraduate studies in "Pathology of Pregnancy" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has received specialized training in Breast Surgical Oncology at Frimley Park Hospital in the United Kingdom. She possesses significant clinical experience both in Greece and abroad and collaborates with major clinics and hospitals in Attica. She deals with benign breast conditions such as mastodynia, fibroadenomas, and breast cysts, while also offering comprehensive breast examination aimed at the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, combining the most modern methods of reconstruction following breast surgeries. At the same time, she has experience in managing benign gynecological conditions involving both medical and surgical treatment (uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse such as uterine, cystocele, rectocele, pelvic inflammations, and chronic pelvic pain). Her practice also provides evaluation of hormonal disorders in reproductive-age women, infertility investigation, common adolescent gynecological issues, as well as the full spectrum of preventive screenings and other gynecological conditions.

Klontzas Theodosios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in the Gkyzi area. He was born in 1976 to distinguished physician parents from Athens. In 1995, he was admitted through examinations to the medical school of Universitas Carolina Pragensis, which is one of the oldest (established in 1348) and most reputable universities in Europe. In these examinations, he achieved the highest overall score among the candidates and ranked first in the admission success list. In 2001, he obtained his medical degree from this university. In 2012, he received the title of obstetrician-gynecological surgeon from the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of P.G.N.L., which is a certified European training center in obstetrics and gynecology accredited by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). In 2014, he began operating his private practice in the center of Athens. In 2021, he assumed the position of professor of obstetrics and gynecology in postgraduate education. In 2023, he was appointed as the scientific supervisor of the gynecological department at the Bioclab polyclinic.

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.

Grosomanidi Foteini is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. The doctor collaborates with the Private Hospital MITERA and the Obstetric, Gynecological, and Surgical Center REA. In her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, including comprehensive gynecological examinations, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, infertility assessment, pregnancy monitoring, Pap tests, colposcopy, and more. Additionally, the doctor specializes in gynecological - obstetric surgery, cervical pathology, and pregnancy pathology.

Stratakis Nikolaos I is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nea Erythraia and Kolonaki. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and has extensive experience in gynecological surgery and laparoscopic surgery. He collaborates with Iaso Hospital and also manages pediatric cases. Both of his medical offices are accessible to individuals with special needs. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each woman.

Georgios Koritsiadis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains his private practice in Elefsina. He has over 20 years of experience in surgical urology with a specialization in urinary oncology, focusing on minimally invasive techniques and laparoscopic surgeries. He has an extensive scientific and clinical portfolio centered on the management of complex oncological cases, aiming for comprehensive and personalized high-precision care. He has numerous published works in international journals, actively participates in Greek and international conferences, and has received Scientific Awards. He is a member of the Urogenital Oncology Committee of the Hellenic Urological Association and a member of the endourology and laparoscopic surgery section of the Hellenic Urological Association.

Athanasaki Anna is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates a private practice in Chalkida. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed her specialty in Gynecology - Obstetrics. More specifically, she trained in hospitals in Athens and the United Kingdom and completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the largest clinic in the country, the First University Clinic of the Medical School of Athens, at the General Hospital "Alexandra". Additionally, after examinations, she was admitted to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of the United Kingdom, and she has received certification in natural childbirth, early diagnosis of pregnancy abnormalities, and cardiotocographic fetal monitoring from Aretaieio Hospital. Furthermore, she holds the title of Clinical Fellow in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the King's College University Hospital in London, where she worked in the delivery room, the surgical department, and the colorectal surgical oncology department, where she was honored with the distinction of Honorary Research Fellow. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with the private maternity hospital Iaso. Finally, it is worth mentioning that she participates in numerous seminars, specialized courses, workshops, and conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Association of Obstetricians - Gynecologists, the Hellenic Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, and the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy.

Dr. Papanikolaou Athanasios, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy, and obtained a master's degree in "Research in Female Reproduction" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. Additionally, he is a certified colposcopy physician by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and holds a license to perform gynecological - obstetric ultrasounds from the Ministry of Health. During his specialty training, he participated in numerous gynecological and obstetric surgeries and contributed to the management of a wide range of gynecological and obstetric cases. He has attended and presented at various conferences in Greece and has an extensive record of published research papers. His goal is to provide the best services for the care and health of women and expectant mothers. For this reason, his clinic is welcoming, ensuring that every woman feels comfortable and secure during her visit and is fully equipped with the latest medical technology (3D/4D ultrasound, colposcope) for optimal diagnosis and monitoring.

Kanousi Xrysa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nafplio and Ilisia. She studied Medicine at the Universita Statale di Milano, graduating with honors. She completed her diploma thesis at the University of Milan, where she also worked in hospitals in Lombardy as part of her practical training. She completed her rural medical service at the Prefectural Hospital of Kos Island. She specialized as an Obstetrician - Surgeon - Gynecologist at the General Hospital "LAIKO" as well as at the General Maternity Hospital "ELENA VENIZELOU - ALEXANDRA," where she also served as a registrar. She was a Postgraduate Fellow at the "HYGEIA" Medical Center, in collaboration with HARVARD MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL. She served as the Chief Medical Officer for Doping Control at the Olympic Games (ATHENS 2004). She has worked for the largest Medical Groups in the country, including HYGEIA, LETO, and IASO, where she is a Scientific Collaborator and has held positions of responsibility in recent years. Additionally, she has authored and presented numerous papers at medical conferences and participated in a wide range of scientific seminars specializing in Obstetrics. Since 1998, she has been a member of ISA (Athens Medical Association), a member of the Medical Association of Argolis, and the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society (EMGE). Finally, Dr. Kanousi focuses on pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancies, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, ovulation cycle, menstrual disorders, gynecological endocrinology, fibroids, cervical pathology, breast examination, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, menopause, Pap Test, Thin Prep Pap Test, and performs open, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgery, colposcopy, vaginal and vulvar plastic surgery, dryness treatment, and vaginal rejuvenation.

Kalogirou Georgios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens, maintaining a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He studied Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the University Maternity Hospital Limerick and the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou". Additionally, as part of his ongoing professional development, he holds certifications in ATLS, ALSO, ALSG, among others, from major hospitals in Athens, and a Master's degree in Assisted Reproduction from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing his specialty, he gained experience in infertility treatment and assisted reproductive techniques at the Medically Assisted Reproduction Unit of the University Hospital "Aretaieion". He possesses extensive experience from working both in Greece and abroad. Finally, he has participated in numerous scientific as well as general interest conferences, and his scientific studies have been presented at the 13th Panhellenic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Kolaggis Aleksandros is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" in Italy and specialized in General Surgery at the First Surgical Clinic of the 417 Military Fund Nursing Institution (NIMTS) and in Urology at the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Melissia "Amalia Fleming." Additionally, he completed a postgraduate program in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University and underwent further training in Urological Ultrasound at the General State Hospital of Nikaia - Piraeus "Agios Panteleimon." He is affiliated with IASO, Immedica Clinic, and the Athens Medical Center, Palaio Faliro Clinic. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Society, the European Association of Urology, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Urologist - Andrologist Georgios Athanasopoulos was born in Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a grade of "Very Good". He completed his military service in the Navy and fulfilled his rural service at the Primary Health Care Center of Lindos, Rhodes.

He specialized in Urology at the 2nd University Urology Clinic and obtained his specialty title in 2002, while in 2003 he was awarded the Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) following examinations.

He has extensive experience in a wide range of conditions, acquired in both the public and private sectors. He has worked in units and hospitals of IKA and since 2011 serves in the National Health System (ESY), initially at the Athens Polyclinic and since 2013 at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriassio," where he has held the position of ESY Director since 2019.

With many years of clinical experience and continuous scientific development, the doctor possesses a high level of diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic effectiveness. This experience translates not only into technical skill but also into mature clinical judgment, responsibility, and the ability to make decisions in complex situations.

Understanding the needs, fears, and expectations of the patient constitutes a fundamental pillar of medical practice. Active listening, respect for the patient's personality, and clear communication strengthen the therapeutic relationship and create an atmosphere of trust.

Dr. Petsas Konstantinos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (grade: Very Good) and graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps in 2007. The doctor has many years of experience and offers a wide range of services, including fertility assessment, prostate examination, urethrocystoscopy, uroflowmetry, comprehensive urological evaluation, kidney ultrasound, bladder ultrasound, and transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, covering the entire spectrum of urological conditions, both oncological and non-oncological. Additionally, he is an affiliated physician at hospitals and clinics in Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and a fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU - Fellow of European Board of Urology - Brussels).

Ο Δρ. Βούλγαρης Νικόλαος ΜD, MSc, PhD είναι Στρατιωτικός Ιατρός, Ενδοκρινολόγος - Διαβητολόγος και 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 Α' Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων "Η Αγία Σοφία", 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 Διπλωματούχος των Ευρωπαϊκών Εξετάσεων Ενδοκρινολογίας, Διαβήτη και Μεταβολισμού (Fellow of the European Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism), ενώ ολοκλήρωσε με "Άριστα" τη Διδακτορική του Διατριβή (PhD) και αναγορεύτηκε σε Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. 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 Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής (Μ.Ι.Υ.Α.) των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων. 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, καθώς και των εταιρειών Εndocrine Society, European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), Εuropean Neuroendocrine Association (ENEA), European Young Endocrinologists & Scientists (EYES). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην πλατεία Μαβίλη.

Dr. Armeniakos Aleksandros is an Obstetric Surgeon Gynecologist who runs his private practice in Ilisia. He graduated from Medical School with the highest honors and subsequently, during his specialization, he had the opportunity to gain significant experience and training in a large number of surgeries, both gynecological and obstetric. He acquired experience in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, colposcopy and cervical pathology, as well as in the management of high-risk pregnancies. The doctor was trained in Ultrasound and has performed a large number of transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasounds, both obstetric and gynecological, as well as in the field of Prenatal Screening and Fetal Medicine, specifically in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies, counseling, and Nuchal Translucency measurement. He serves as a Consultant at the General and Obstetric Hospital Mitera and is notably involved in the treatment of gynecological problems related to infertility such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, etc., using advanced modern techniques, as well as in cervical pathology by performing colposcopies and modern treatments. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention that Dr. Armeniakos possesses extensive scientific work and has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars in Greece and abroad, as well as in papers and presentations at International and National Conferences, with special interest in Reproductive Endocrinology, Assisted Reproduction, Laparoscopy, Cervical Pathology, and High-Risk Pregnancy.

Ο Δρ. Ιωαννίδης Γεώργιος είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος με 20ετή εμπειρία και ειδίκευση τη διερεύνηση της υπογονιμότητας, την Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή και Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση καθώς και την Αναπαραγωγική Λαπαροσκοπική -Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική. Εκατοντάδες παιδιά έχουν γεννηθεί μέχρι σήμερα στην Ελλάδα και την Μεγάλη Βρετανία από τον ίδιο μετά από κύκλους εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης που πραγματοποίησε. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών από όπου αποφοίτησε το 1994. Στη συνέχεια μετέβη στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ειδικεύθηκε εξ ολοκλήρου στη Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογία. To 2002 απέκτησε τον Ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο ειδικότητας στην Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία. Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε μέχρι το 2005 σε όλες τις τεχνικές υποβοήθησης αναπαραγωγής, εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Hammersmith του Λονδίνου, υπό τον διάσημο και πρωτοπόρο στην εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση Καθηγητή Λόρδο Robert Winston. Επίσης έλαβε περαιτέρω εξειδίκευση σε προχωρημένες τεχνικές λαπαροσκοπικής και υστεροσκοπικής χειρουργικής στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Ulleval του Όσλο. Το 2001 απέκτησε την Ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση Κολποσκόπησης από το Βασιλικό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, ενώ το 2002 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Family Planning Association της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Το 2005, με την επιστροφή του από το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και τη Νορβηγία, εντάχθηκε στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στην Αθήνα, ως Μαιευτήρας Γυναικολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση και τη Λαπαροσκοπική - Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική. Το 2005 ιδρύει το ιδιωτικό κέντρο Αναπαραγωγής “gonimotis” στην Αθήνα. Από το 2005 έως σήμερα εργάζεται συνεχώς στη μονάδα Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. Διετέλεσε Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος της Μονάδας Εξωσωματικής ΜΗΤΕΡΑ IVF από το 2012 έως το 2013 και από το 2015 έως το 2017. Το 2017 είχε την τιμή να εκλεγεί Τακτικό Ακαδημαϊκό Μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Επιστημών (Euromediterranean Academy of Sciences). Το 2018, η σταθερή του δέσμευση στη ζωή τον ώθησε να γίνει μέλος της Ιατρικής Γυναικολογικής Ομάδας IVF της HOPEgenesis που προσπαθεί να ανατρέπει το κλίμα της υπογονιμότητας-υπογεννητικότητας στην Ελλάδα. Είναι Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος Μονάδας της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του Νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ και μέλος του Επιστημονικού Συμβουλίου του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου. Ο Δρ. Ιωαννίδης είναι μέλος πολλών διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών όπως η Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ανθρώπινης Αναπαραγωγής και Εμβρυολογίας (ESHRE) και η Αμερικανική Εταιρεία Αναπαραγωγικής Ιατρικής (ASRM). Έχει διαρκές επιστημονικό έργο είτε ως διοργανωτής πολλαπλών συνεδρίων που αφορούν την Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση ή ως προσκεκλημένος διεθνής ομιλητής.

Dr. Konandreas Andreas MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in the Zografou and Gerakas areas. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of Bucharest in Romania. He completed his specialization in Urology at the Athens Anti-Cancer Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas" and additionally holds the Diploma of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He has served as Senior Registrar at the 1st Urology Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital, Registrar at the Urology Clinic of Iaso General, and subsequently as Urology Registrar at Metropolitan General Hospital for a total of 9 consecutive years, and currently remains an External Collaborator with these clinics. He is certified, following examinations, to perform ultrasound examinations in the clinic. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences in Greece and abroad. Lastly, Dr. Konandreas is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and the European Association of Urology.