Doctors for Infertility

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.

Ο Δρ. Λαζάρου Απόστολος είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί το ιατρείο του στις Συκιές Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Α' Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θ.εσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου". Έχει μετεκπαιδευθεί στη Λαπαροσκοπική και Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική στη Γερμανία (BETHESDA Duisburg), καθώς επίσης και στην Ενδομητρίωση και Αναπαραγωγική Χειρουργική. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χειρουργική ομάδα μαστού στο Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης " Θεαγένειο" και ολοκλήρωσε το χειρουργικό τμήμα της ειδικότητας του στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σερρών. Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στα Νοσοκομεία της Βέροιας και της Ξάνθης, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αλεξανδρούπολης. Κατόπιν, ολοκλήρωσε το πρώτο του Μεταπτυχιακό στις Αρχές της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής και, έπειτα, το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό του στην  Κύηση Υψηλού Κινδύνου. Κατά την εξειδίκευσή του στη Γερμανία, απέκτησε εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση της ενδομητρίωσης, καθώς και σε προηγμένες τεχνικές Λαπαρασκοπικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής και Ογκολογίας στο πρότυπο κέντρο στο Ντουίσμπουργκ της Γερμανίας (Evangelisches BETHESDA Krankenhaus zu Duisburg). Εμπλουτίζοντας την πορεία του με μεταπτυχιακά σεμινάρια στην υποβοηθούμενη αναπαραγωγή και την κύηση υψηλού κινδύνου, καθώς και με συμμετοχή σε κλινικές μελέτες, επιδεικνύει διαρκή δέσμευση στην εκπαίδευση και την ενημέρωση σε επίκαιρα θέματα της ειδικότητάς του. Πέραν του ιδιωτικού του ιατρείου, προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του και σε πρωτοβάθμια και δευτεροβάθμια κέντρα υγείας, αναδεικνύοντας τη δέσμευσή του στην κάλυψη των υγειονομικών αναγκών απομονωμένων κοινοτήτων και την ενίσχυση του κοινωνικού συμφέροντος. Η ακαδημαϊκή του δράση συμπληρώνεται, προσφέροντας τις υπηρεσίες του στην Α' Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική Κλινική Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου".

Mixalatos Spyros is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice at Victoria Square. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has extensive clinical experience and serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinics of IASO and MITERA. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Ultrasound Medical Society.

Aggelou Nikolaos is a Urologist - Andrologist and operates a private practice in Chalandri. Additionally, he is a Urological Surgeon in the Urology Department of the Athens Medical Center. He has also worked for many years at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." He studied Medicine at the Universita degli Studi di Bologna and specializes in endoscopic urology, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURis), as well as oncology.

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.

Emmanouil Xeirakis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aretaieio Hospital. Additionally, he specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery in Clermont Ferrand and is certified in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound by the Ministry of Education. Finally, he is a collaborator of the Medisystem Interamerican Health Network and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Society of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor, as well as Vice President of the Society of Cardiotocography and Safe Delivery.

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.

Keramidas Ioannis is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a medical degree from Ovidius University in Romania and completed a 2-year postgraduate program in "International Medicine - Health Crisis Management" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the Piraeus Specialized Anticancer Hospital "Metaxa" and received training in Pediatric Endocrinology at the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou." Additionally, he is certified by the European Endocrine Society following written examinations in 2018. He also holds a diploma in polytrauma care, has served as a physician at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and has worked in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Kyparissia as part of his specialty training. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrine Society.

Xatzikalogiannis Ioannis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Comenius University. He possesses significant clinical experience, having served as a Scientific Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and to this day is a collaborating physician at Genesis Clinic, Bioclinic Thessaloniki, and General Clinic of Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

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.

Spyropoulou Kyriaki is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ptolemaida. She is a PhD candidate and Scientific Collaborator at the Department of Obstetrics at the University of Western Macedonia, holding an MSc in Minor Pelvic and Perineal Surgery and a postgraduate degree in Feto-Maternal Medicine. She possesses extensive experience and training for the comprehensive and effective management of all gynecological and obstetric issues, such as pregnancy monitoring, infertility investigation, contraception, menopause, adolescent gynecology, condylomas, HPV, cervical pathology, and more.

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. 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.

Kasimatis Konstantinos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Volos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He possesses the Obstetric Diploma "Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics" and has attended a postgraduate program on "Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, he is an associate physician at Iaso Thessaly, in the Obstetrics Clinic "Konstantinopoulou" in Volos and has previously served as Consultant at the University Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa.

Gorgoraptis Petros MD, FEBU, is a Urological Surgeon-Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. The physician specializes in issues of Infertility. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Crete and began his specialization in Urology at Venizeleio Hospital of Heraklion. He continued his specialization at the University Hospital of Heraklion and completed his training at Hippocrates Hospital of Athens, where he obtained his Urology Specialty title. He is a member of the Hellenic and European Urological Associations and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology. During his career, he has served as an Associate Consultant at General Hospital Erythros, where he gained valuable surgical experience in Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Urology and organized the Andrology and Infertility clinic. He has participated in international, European, and national conferences and has publications in scientific journals. Finally, minor surgical procedures are performed at the clinic.

Kritikos Giorgos is a Urologist-Andrologist Surgeon with a private practice in Thermi. He graduated from the Medical School of the 1st State Medical University of Saint Petersburg (I.P. Pavlov), Russia. He completed his specialty training at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios." He has worked as an assistant physician at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." He is a member of the Hellenic and European Urological Associations, the Medical Associations of Cyprus and Thessaloniki, and the Urological Association of Northern Greece. The doctor keeps up to date with modern medical advancements and has participated in numerous scientific conferences in Greece and abroad. His areas of expertise include andrology and infertility, urinary tract lithiasis, and diseases of the prostate, bladder, and kidneys.

Panagiotis Laliotis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He graduated from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Patras and studied Biochemistry at the University of Cincinnati in the United States of America. He is a Consultant at the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Mitera" of the Hygeia Group and voluntarily offers his services at the municipal clinics of Pallini. Additionally, he has served as the Scientific Director at the Urology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center, Peristeri Clinic. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Urological Society, the Athens Medical Association, and the Endourological Society.