Doctors for Laparoscopy

Georgopoulos Nikolaos is a General Surgeon and maintains private practices in Mavili Square and in Sparta. From 2012 until 2023, he served as Director of the 2nd Surgical Clinic at the Naval Hospital of Athens, and he is currently the Director of the Surgical Clinic at Mediterraneo Hospital. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialization in General Surgery in 1996, having trained at the Naval Hospitals of Crete and Athens, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," where he received training in trauma, upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine gland surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and organ transplantation. Overall (including surgeries performed in private clinics), he has operated on over 7,500 patients. In the intervening periods, he completed further training abroad in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, England, Switzerland, and Brazil. In his latest training in lower rectal cancer, he had the opportunity to successfully perform laparoscopic surgery (including TaTME), preserving the sphincters and anus and avoiding permanent colostomy. He has also been trained in Robotic Surgery. Finally, with over 20 years of experience, he co-organizes Greek and international conferences, keeping up with and contributing to advancements in surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Agalianos Xristos is a General Surgeon and operates a private practice in Chania. He graduated from the Military Academy of Corps Officers (ΣΣΑΣ) in 2002 as a medical officer of the Hellenic Navy. He completed his specialty in General Surgery in 2011 and was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at the Navy Hospital of Athens. He specialized in liver, biliary tract, and pancreatic surgery both at reference centers in Greece and at the university hospital in Verona, Italy, where he also completed his postgraduate degree in this field. Concurrently, he pursued his doctoral thesis at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on malignant diseases of the colon, obtaining his PhD in 2018. He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and educational seminars in Greece and abroad and has an extensive body of written and research work published in international and domestic medical journals. Since July 2019, he has been appointed as a consultant surgeon at the Navy Hospital of Crete. Finally, in his practice, he engages in the full spectrum of surgery with specialization in liver, biliary tract, pancreatic, and colorectal surgery, hernia repair surgery, day surgery, as well as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Dr. Spyros Kalogeropoulos, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Aigaleo and Corinth. He graduated from the Medical School of Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catania Sicily Italy. He specializes in recurrent miscarriages, thrombophilia, high-risk pregnancy, as well as cervical pathology. Additionally, he holds a doctorate with a thesis on "Kaposi's Sarcoma," which marked the beginning of the recognition and detection of HIV-AIDS. Dr. Kalogeropoulos has gained significant experience through training at major hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Ospedale "Piemonte" di Messina, the Nursing Institution of the Army Fund (NIMTS), General Hospital of Corfu, and the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Furthermore, he has served as Head of the Colposcopy Department at Kings College Hospital and as a Collaborating Physician at the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Iaso" Hospital. Currently, he continues to collaborate with the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Medimall."

Askoksylaki Marili is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a specialization in in vitro fertilization from the University of Lübeck in Germany, and a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. The doctor has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars and has published papers in scientific journals. She has specialized in surgery, gynecology, and obstetrics-gynecology in several hospitals, including the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," and is a Scientific Collaborator of the Iaso Maternity Hospital, Iaso General Clinic, as well as the Assisted Reproduction Unit at the Institute of Life - Iaso. In her private practice, she treats conditions across the full spectrum of gynecology and provides specialized services tailored to the individualized needs of her patients.

Euthalia Markopoulou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist - Oncologist who maintains a private clinic in Thessaloniki. She holds a master's degree in "Reproductive Biology" from the University of Thessaly, graduating with “Excellent” honors, and she is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. During her specialty training, she gained extensive clinical experience at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios," and completed her specialty at the First Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" in 2020. Subsequently, she underwent one year of further training in Gynecologic Oncology and advanced Endoscopic Surgery at an Oncology Center in West London, and she continues her specialization in Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She possesses significant surgical experience and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of gynecological diseases and malignancies of the female reproductive system using state-of-the-art techniques.

Zosimas Dimitrios MD, FRCS is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Corfu. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Parma in Italy and subsequently specialized in General Surgery. Additionally, he underwent further training and worked in the United Kingdom for seven years and completed a rural service at the Corfu Health Center. Among the services he offers are minimally invasive surgery in various forms, such as laparoscopic surgery, as well as minor procedures and other surgical interventions. He also collaborates with various clinics and serves as a Consultant General Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Clinic of Iaso Thessaly. Furthermore, he is a member of the Medical Associations of Athens, Corfu, and Larissa, the General Medical Council of England, the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, and has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and training courses.

Prof Dr Drakopoulos Panagiotis MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private clinic in Kolonaki. Simultaneously, he is a Professor at the Center for Reproductive Medicine (UZ Brussel - University Hospital Brussels) in Belgium, one of the leading centers worldwide. He is recognized as a specialist in reproductive medicine by ESHRE and EBCOG. He has authored over 80 scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of assisted reproduction. His research focuses on reproductive endocrinology, as well as on poor responders, including strategies to improve their outcomes.

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.

Alivizatos Vasileios MD, PhD is a general surgeon, Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and former Coordinating Director of the Surgical Clinic at the General Hospital of Patras "Saint Andrew," where he served for a total of 36 years as a specialized surgeon. During his career, he received advanced training in liver-biliary-pancreatic surgery in Bern, Switzerland; new hernia repair techniques in Mechelen, Belgium; and Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral, Enteral) in Manchester, United Kingdom. He has attended numerous advanced training seminars in the USA and has participated in 139 medical conferences (74 in Greece, 65 abroad, mainly Europe, USA, Asia), presenting scientific clinical studies as well as delivering lectures and talks upon invitation by medical societies. Furthermore, he has 124 publications of clinical studies in Greek and international medical journals and books, with 4 of his published studies in international medical journals cited 119 times in studies by foreign authors (citation index). He has extensive experience in surgical procedures of minor and moderate severity (hernias, pilonidal cyst, lipomas, biliary diseases, anal conditions, etc.), as well as major surgeries (benign and malignant diseases of the stomach, small and large intestine, kidney, uterus, ovaries) and benign and malignant diseases of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, pancreaticoduodenectomies Whipple). Currently, he practices in the private sector, covering the full spectrum of general surgery as well as Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral and Enteral, gastrostomies, enterostomies) for patients with chronic conditions who are unable to be fed orally.

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.

Maria Mprozou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains private clinics in Neo Irakleio and Koropi. She completed her doctoral dissertation titled "Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and microRNAs" and attended the postgraduate program "Pathology of Pregnancy." She completed her undergraduate studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and in the Department of Biology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital "Alexandra" and at the University General Hospital "Attikon," as well as in General Surgery at the General Hospital "H Pammakaristos." Finally, Dr. Mprozou has attended numerous conferences and seminars in her specialty and has delivered numerous lectures at conferences.

Aleksopoulou Artemis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Athens, with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in the same university’s Medical School, specializing in Gestational Pathology. Furthermore, she holds a Master in Surgery in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic) from University College London (UCL), graduating with distinction. She has extensive clinical experience, serves as the Director of the Gynecological Clinic at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, and collaborates with the Gynecological Clinic at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center as well as with the Gynecological and Obstetric Clinics of IASO and MITERA Hospitals. As a woman herself, she understands the needs of every woman today, who must fulfill multiple roles, requiring genuine support and understanding of the female nature and all life stages—from adolescence through motherhood to mature age. Her goal is to provide the best medical care for women of all ages, always based on the latest scientific developments, with seriousness, responsibility, and compassion for women.

Papadimitriou Ap Georgios MSc is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist with private practices in Piraeus and Megara. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the Medical School of the same university. He specialized in general surgery at the General State Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon" and completed his training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital "Attikon." Additionally, he is specialized in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and practices the full scope of his specialty. Finally, he is affiliated with the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic "Rea" and, since 2015 to the present, has been a Scientific Collaborator of the 2nd Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens "Aretaieio."

Dr. Liosis Christos is a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon. He qualified as doctor from University of Birmingham West Midlands in 2000 and has worked for the NHS for the better part of twelve years in several specialties and positions and lived in the United Kingdom a total of 18 years. His special interests include gallbladder disease and hepatobiliary disorders in general as well as benign anorectal disorders along with laparoscopic General Surgery. He has a thorough knowledge of English language and culture and will be happy to provide his assistance to English speaking patients and UK nationals.

Η Δρ. Γεωργακοπούλου Αλεξάνδρα είναι Μαιευτήρας Γυναικολόγος με 20ετή εμπειρία και εξειδίκευση στον Προγεννητικό Έλεγχο, την Ιατρική Εμβρύου, την προηγμένη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογική Υπερηχογραφία και την παρακολούθηση κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Βόννης στη Γερμανία από όπου αποφοίτησε το 1993. Στη συνέχεια μετέβη στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ειδικεύθηκε εξ ολοκλήρου στη Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογία. To 2001 απέκτησε τον Ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο ειδικότητας στην Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία. Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε για πολλά έτη στον τομέα του Προγεννητικού Ελέγχου και της Ιατρικής εμβρύου στα μεγάλα Πανεπιστημιακά Νοσοκομεία St George’s University Hospital, και King’s College University Hospital στο Λονδίνο. Η εξειδίκευσή της αφορά την προγεννητική διάγνωση συγγενών ανωμαλιών εμβρύου, την εκτέλεση των υπερηχογραφημάτων κύησης αυχενικής διαφάνειας και Β’ επιπέδου καθώς και τις επεμβάσεις αμνιοκέντησης και λήψης τροφοβλάστης. Το 1999 απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στους προηγμένους Μαιευτικούς Υπερήχους από το Βασιλικό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου. Το 2000 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Fetal Medicine Foundation της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και το όνομά της έκτοτε συμπεριλαμβάνεται στην παγκόσμια λίστα ιατρών που αξιολογούνται κάθε χρόνο και έχουν το δικαίωμα να χρησιμοποιούν το πρόγραμμα της Αυχενικής Διαφάνειας διεθνώς. Το 2005, με την επιστροφή της στην Ελλάδα εντάσσεται στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στην Αθήνα, ως Μαιευτήρας Γυναικολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Ιατρική Εμβρύου, όπου και συνεχίζει να εργάζεται αδιαλείπτως έως σήμερα στο τμήμα Εμβυομητρικής Ιατρικής. Το 2005 ιδρύει στο Κολωνάκι το προηγμένο Μαιευτικό Γυναικολογικό Κέντρο gonimotis όπου και συνεχίζει να εργάζεται έως σήμερα. Στο κέντρο gonimotis διενεργούνται όλες οι εξειδικευμένες εξετάσεις Εμβρυομητρικής Ιατρικής, όπως η αυχενική διαφάνεια, τα υπερηχογραφήματα Β’ επιπέδου και Doppler, οι επεμβάσεις αμνιοπαρακέντησης και λήψης τροφοβλάστης, το μη-επεμβατικό γενετικό τεστ καθώς και η πλήρης παρακολούθηση των κυήσεων. Κατέχει την υπ’ αριθμ Υ7α/ΓΠ10373 άδεια εκτέλεσης Μαιευτικών και Γυναικολογικών Υπερηχογραφημάτων από το ΚΕΣΥ, κατόπιν επιτυχίας στις σχετικές εξετάσεις που διοργανώνει το Υπουργείο Υγείας.