Doctors for Infertility in the Western suburbs of Athens

Gkaragkanis Georgios MD, MSc is a Urologist - Andrologist Surgeon and has maintained a private practice in Haidari since 2014. He completed his Urology Specialty at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, with a specialization in Endourology, Lithiasis, and Uro-Oncology. He is certified in urinary tract ultrasonography following additional training at the General Hospital of Nikaia. Furthermore, Dr. Gkaragkanis specialized in Reconstructive Surgery of external genital organs and Pediatric Urology at the "Sava Perovic Foundation" in Belgrade. He has participated in clinical educational seminars on Andrology and workshops on Endourology, Robotic Surgery, and Reconstructive Urology. He holds a postgraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Cnam University in Paris. His research work includes 11 publications in international journals and 49 presentations and communications at Greek and international conferences, and he has been awarded for the best paper-presentation at the 8th ESGURS Pan-European Congress in Madrid. His main scientific interests are endourology, reconstructive surgery, and andrology, and he is a member of Greek and international scientific societies, including the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the European Society of Sexual Medicine. Finally, Dr. Gkaragkanis is the Director of the Urology Department at the Bioclinic of Piraeus.

Η Νικολαΐδου Μαριλία είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στον Πειραιά και στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακά διπλώματα στην "Έρευνα στην Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" και στη Διοίκηση Υπηρεσιών Υγείας της Εθνικής Σχολής Δημόσιας Υγείας. Είναι κάτοχος του International Interuniversity Diploma of Operative Endoscopy in Gynecology του Κέντρου Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής CICE, το οποίο αποτελεί πιστοποίηση στα ενδοσκοπικά χειρουργεία. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στην Α΄ Χειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσηλευτικού Ιδρύματος Μετοχικού Ταμείου Στρατού για ένα έτος, και στη Γυναικολογία, αντιμετωπίζοντας όλο το φάσμα της Γυναικολογίας αλλά και της Γυναικολογικής Ογκολογίας, στην Α΄ Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Αντικαρκινικού - Ογκολογικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Άγιος Σάββας". Επιπροσθέτως, εργάσθηκε στο Εργαστήριο Ιολογίας του Νοσοκομείου "Άγιος Σάββας" και ασχολήθηκε με την μελέτη του ιού των κονδυλωμάτων HPV, καθώς και με την έρευνα σε γονιδιακό επίπεδο του καρκίνου του ενδομήτριου. Ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στο Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου", όπου στη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσής της διεκπεραίωσε μεγάλο αριθμό φυσιολογικών τοκετών και καισαρικών τομών, καθώς και μεγάλο αριθμό περιστατικών παθολογίας της κύησης. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί η ενεργός παρουσία και συμμετοχή σε ελληνικά και ξένα συνέδρια, παρουσιάζοντας επιστημονικές εργασίες. Έλαβε έπαινο για την καλύτερη ερευνητική εργασία, καθώς και βραβείο καλύτερης προφορικής εργασίας στο 14ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας και στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ένωσης Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων Ελλάδος, αντίστοιχα. Τα τελευταία χρόνια η ιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών Επιπωματικού - Διεισδυτικού Πλακούντα, που αποτελεί μια σοβαρή επιπλοκή της κύησης, στο Κέντρο Εξειδικευμένης Αντιμετώπισης Διεισδυτικού Πλακούντα σε Μαιευτήριο της Αθήνας. Τέλος, είναι μέλος του International Society of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (IS-PAS) και μέλος της συγγραφικής ομάδας επιστημονικών μελετών επάνω στο θέμα, οι οποίες έχουν δημοσιευθεί σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά.

Galanakis Ioannis is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with private practices in Ampelokipoi and Nikaia. He completed his basic medical studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. As a military doctor, he also graduated from the Military School of Corps Officers and continued his service in the Navy. He began his specialization in Urology at the Naval Hospitals of Crete and Athens and completed it at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He became a member, after pan-European examinations, of the European Board of Urology (Fellow of the European Board of Urology, FEBU) and subsequently underwent further training for two years in Italy (San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa) and the United Kingdom (Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne), covering the entire spectrum of modern management of urological diseases, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques (endourology - laparoscopic urology) as well as andrology. His literary and scientific work is extensive and includes publications in international and Greek journals (editorial member in several international journals), serving as a reviewer for scientific articles, numerous lectures, round tables, and presentations at international and Greek conferences. He holds the position of Director at the Urological Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens and is concurrently Director Urologist at the Psychiko Medical Center.

Varxalama Eugenia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains her private practice in Korydallos. She holds a medical degree from the University of Parma and a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She manages a wide range of cases, with notable expertise in Colposcopy, Condylomas, and Cervical Pathology.

Dimitrios Kontodimopoulos is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Haidari and serves as the Scientific Director of the Urology Department at the Sea Medical Health Clinic in Mykonos. He specialized in Urology at the Urology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" and is a Scientific Collaborator of the Athens Medical Group and the Athens Bioclinic. He provides specialized services with extensive experience in endoscopic urology and manages a wide range of conditions, including hematuria, incontinence, short frenulum, phimosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, condylomas, urolithiasis, urinary tract stones, and nephrolithiasis. Additionally, Dr. Kontodimopoulos is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association and the European Urological Association.

Zaxarakis Dimitris MD, PhD is a Gynecologist-Obstetrician with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna. He trained in General Surgery during his specialty at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" and subsequently completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". Furthermore, he received additional training in the urogynecology department of Croydon University Hospital, where he specialized in the diagnosis of obstetric perineal injuries. Since 2013, he has held a position as a University Fellow in the "Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders" department of the 1st Obstetrics & Gynecology University Clinic at "Alexandra" Hospital, which is the largest referral center for pelvic floor disorders in Greece. He has specialized in the management of conditions involving pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal wall relaxation, urinary incontinence, as well as sexual dysfunction. He has a significant number of scientific presentations at international conferences, as well as scientific publications in reputable academic journals with broad international reach focusing on the management of pelvic floor disorders and contemporary treatment methods. Finally, Dr. Zaxarakis is a founding member and board member of the Hellenic Society of Urogynecology, a member of the European Society of Urogynecology, the Mediterranean Society of Urogynecology, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.

Stefanou Paraskeui MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Peristeri and Ermoupoli of Syros. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree in Pathology of Pregnancy after two years of training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is currently continuing her postgraduate studies in Female Reproduction. Additionally, she completed her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital "Attikon" and has worked at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Today, alongside her private practices, she is an active collaborator of the Obstetric Clinics "Gaia" and "Rea." With extensive knowledge in the field and continuous scientific updates, she offers specialized advice with discretion and understanding for all gynecological and obstetric issues, such as pregnancy monitoring, menstrual cycle disorders, infertility, menopause, and contraception.

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.

Evangelia Karamousa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Korydallos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained her specialty certification in Gynecology - Obstetrics from the same institution. She specializes in laparoscopic surgery, gynecological oncology, and breast surgery. Dr. Karamousa is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, as well as other international organizations such as the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, the Fetal Medicine Foundation, the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, and the British Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology.

Spaliaras Dimitris is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains his private practice in Korydallos, at Eleftherias Square. Additionally, he is an Associate Gynecologist at IASO Maternity Hospital. He specialized in General Surgery and Gynecology at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He is specialized in pregnancy pathology and has conducted academic research in this field. Dr. Spaliaras Dimitris performs all control examinations as well as pregnancy monitoring. His professional experience includes high-risk pregnancy, cervical pathology, and gynecological oncology cases.

Lepidas Dimitrios MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized for one year in general surgery, simultaneously completing his urology specialization at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," and during his specialization, he trained in pediatric urology and gynecology. Additionally, he has pursued further training in endourology and robotic surgery. He has participated in numerous Greek and international urological conferences and has a substantial number of papers and publications in Greek and international journals. Furthermore, he has contributed to the authorship of a book on geriatrics in urology and serves as a reviewer for international foreign-language scientific journals. Finally, he is a member of the European Board of Urology and has served as a Second Registrar in the Urology Clinic of Thriasio Hospital. To date, he has performed a wide range of endoscopic, open, and robotic surgical procedures.

Papazotos Aleksios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains two private practices in Acharnes and Keratsini. He has received further training at the Robert-Debré University Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Paris and specialized in the Surgical Clinic and the Adult Intensive Care Unit at the Regional General Hospital of Arta, as well as in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." He holds a Master's degree in "Human Reproduction" from the Democritus University of Thrace, Western Thrace, and an MSc in "Fetal and Maternal Medicine" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is an Associate of the Maternity Clinics "Mitera," "Leto," and "Rea." Finally, at his clinic, he provides comprehensive gynecological and obstetric services with daily medical support from highly trained scientific personnel and with the aid of modern and specialized medical equipment.

Georgopoulos Ioannis MD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a specialization in Urology from the Urological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, and the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Rhodes. Alongside his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Associate at Metropolitan Hospital, My Clinic Mykonos Health Spot, and the General Hospital of Aegina "Agios Dionysios". Additionally, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and a member of the Hellenic Urological Association and the Piraeus Medical Association.

Xoursoglou Sotirios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has specialized at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio," and the General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio." Additionally, he has volunteered as a physician at the Social Clinic of the Holy Metropolis of Peristeri and the Social Clinic of the Municipality of Peristeri. To date, he collaborates with all private maternity hospitals in Athens, including Iaso, Leto, Rea, Gaia, and Mitera. Finally, he regularly attends numerous workshops and scientific conferences in Greece and abroad and has contributed to scientific publications focusing on Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Anna Mylona is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her Obstetrics training at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She obtained her specialty following training in hospital institutions in Athens as well as in Sweden. Additionally, she worked as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Karlstad Centralsjukhuset Hospital and the Avonova Mariestad Health Center in Sweden. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with the maternity clinics Leto, Iaso, and Rea. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Piraeus Medical Association and continuously attends seminars and annual symposiums aiming to enhance her specialization and maintain excellent professional training.

Kaniaris Ioannis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds ALSO certification for managing emergency obstetric cases and ALSG certification for managing emergency gynecological cases. Furthermore, he received additional training in performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds at the Prenatal Screening Department and the outpatient gynecological clinic of the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the University General Hospital of Larissa. He specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". During his specialization, he participated with research papers and presentations at numerous national and international conferences, where he often served as a speaker representing his clinic, and he has an extensive scientific portfolio with publications in both Greek and international medical journals. At his private practice, he provides specialized services and manages conditions across the full spectrum of gynecology. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Rompolis Dimitrios is a Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Nikaia. He is a graduate and PhD candidate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his specialty training in Urology at the General Hospital of Corinth and completed it at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocratio." Additionally, he worked at the General Hospital of Chios "Skylitseio," completing one year in the specialty of General Surgery. Throughout his undergraduate and postgraduate career, he has actively participated in numerous clinical studies with a satisfactory number of presentations and publications at both Greek and international conferences. He has also delivered numerous lectures within the framework of in-hospital clinical courses and lectures, as well as informational lectures on urology topics at KAPI (Open Care Centers for the Elderly) and associations in Athens and Corinthia. Finally, he is a volunteer physician in the indigent program of the Municipality of Nikaia - Agios Ioannis Rentis, offering his clinic services free of charge to fellow citizens in need.

Petros Soussis is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist from the University of Craiova, with private practices in Aigaleo and Peristeri. With many years of experience and scientific expertise, he treats urological conditions in men and women. He is specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (TURis), treatment of condylomas with ablation, as well as female incontinence. From 1990 to 1994, he served at the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," actively participating in the first Andrology Clinic in a Public Hospital in Greece under the guidance of Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis. To date, the doctor has presented at global, pan-European, and Greek urological conferences and is a member of the Hellenic Urological Society.

Anagnostopoulos Sotiris is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Keratsini. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and has extensive experience in gynecology and obstetrics. He is specialized in gynecological surgery, colposcopy, and cervical pathology. In the warmly arranged office, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and supported by experienced staff, all necessary examinations are performed, including full gynecological check-ups, colposcopy, treatment of warts, fetal cardiotocography (NST), Pap tests, cultures of vaginal fluids, and various minor procedures (IUD insertion, biopsy sampling, etc.), with availability of a 3D/4D ultrasound scanner. Their philosophy is to address the needs of each woman to the highest degree with scientific competence, ethics, and professionalism. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the Union of Obstetricians - Gynecologists of Greece, and the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.