Doctors for Menopause

Niagasa Xristina is an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist and maintains her private practice in Paleo Faliro. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the Medical School of the University of Aquila in Italy. She specialized at Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens (G.N.A.). During her specialty training, she also received education in managing endocrine disorders during pregnancy at "Elena Venizelou" General Hospital, and in the Endocrinology Department of Growth and Development at "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou" General Pediatric Hospital of Athens (G.N.P.A.). The physician has clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, menstrual and menopausal disorders, hypogonadism, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, obesity, lipid disorders, and endocrine disorders during pregnancy. She manages all cases with a patient-centered approach, taking into account the individualized needs of each patient she treats. Finally, the doctor participates in numerous conferences as part of her continuous education and is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Hellenic Diabetological Society.

Mauridou Anastasia MD, MSc is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Simultaneously, she is a Consultant at the 5th Breast Clinic of the Private Hospital "MITERA" and an External Collaborator at the "HYGEIA" Hospital. Additionally, she is a Member of the Gynecologic Oncology Team of Dr. Papatheodorou at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and an External Collaborator at the Obstetric-Gynecologic Clinic "IASO". She completed her medical studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013. She served as a rural doctor at the Almyros Health Center in Volos. She obtained her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology after training in hospitals such as Thebes General Hospital, "Thriasio," and "Alexandra." In 2021, she earned a Master's Degree in Women's Reproductive Research from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and since 2024, she has been continuing her specialization in Breast Diseases at the same university. She holds certification in Diagnostic Colposcopy. She has attended and participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars, continuously enhancing her clinical and research expertise.

Aroutzidis Stauros is a Obstetrician Gynecologist who maintains his private practice in Kallithea. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Biology from the School of Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has obtained a Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Pathology of Pregnancy. He specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology and General Surgery at Aretaieio Hospital. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of his specialty.

Vlaxopoulos Fotios is a Gynecologist-Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, recognized as a distinguished business in the "Eagles" competition. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Human Reproduction" from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. He served as a rural doctor at the Primary Health Center of Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania. He worked as a resident physician in the 2nd Surgical Clinic of Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia and subsequently in the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital. After passing the specialty exams, he obtained the Obstetrics - Gynecology specialty title in 2015. He continued his professional career in Sweden, specifically at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, managing a high volume of both gynecological and obstetric cases daily. Concurrently, beyond clinical duties, he was involved in teaching, actively participating in the medical students' education program. He also collaborates with medical service companies, providing online consulting. He has attended numerous conferences and seminars related to his specialty. He holds certification in the ALSO seminar, which pertains to the management and treatment of obstetric emergencies. The clinic is decorated with minimalist lines, offering a comfortable environment and equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, providing high-level diagnostic services focused on women. The clinic's motto is "for the woman, together with the woman." Time is dedicated to each patient to allow a thorough understanding of the reason for the visit, aiming for the best possible counseling or therapeutic solutions based on both international and domestic guidelines on a case-by-case basis.

Η Δεσποτίδη Αθανασία είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και Ειδικός στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αργυρούπολη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών κατόπιν εισαγωγής της με Πανελλήνιες εξετάσεις. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά της Μαιευτικής-Γυναικολογίας στην Γ' Πανεπιστημιακή Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο νοσοκομείο «ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ». Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητας της, είχε την ευκαιρία να εκπαιδευτεί σε πληθώρα μαιευτικών περιστατικών και σε όλο το φάσμα των χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων της γυναικολογίας. Μετά τη λήψη του τίτλου ειδικότητας, απέκτησε ειδική εμπειρία στην θεραπεία της υπογονιμότητας και στις τεχνικές υποβοηθούμενης αναπαραγωγής στη Μονάδα Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ. Είναι απόφοιτη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Σπουδών "Παθολογία της Κύησης" με βαθμό "Άριστα" και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι κάτοχος ICOG (Instructors Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology) και εκπαιδεύτρια ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), ενός παγκοσμίου προγράμματος το οποίο, μέσω σεμιναρίων, βοηθά τους επαγγελματίες υγείας στη διαχείριση και αντιμετώπιση μαιευτικών επειγόντων περιστατικών. Eπίσης, είναι ISGE Certified Practitioner in Hormonal Contraception από την International Society of Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology. Αποτελεί μέλος της British Fertility Society (BFS), της International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE), της European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), της Ελληνικής εταιρείας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας και της Ένωσης Μαιευτήρων- Γυναικολόγων Ελλάδος. Διαθέτει πλούσιο επιστημονικό έργο αποτελούμενο από δημοσιεύσεις σε ξένα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και συμμετοχές ως ομιλήτρια σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Είναι συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής ΥΓΕΙΑ IVF EMBΡΥΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ και των κλινικών ΜΗΤΕΡΑ, ΡΕΑ, ΛΗΤΩ

Dr. Kontou Lorena is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nikaia and Piraeus. She holds a Medical Degree from the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of Athens. She serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the climacteric and menopause department at Aretaieio Hospital, and in her practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of her specialty, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to each patient's needs and a passion for her field.

Ftoulis Dimitrios MSc is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist who maintains private practices in Peristeri and Aliveri, Evia. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Health Management from the University of Piraeus. He completed his specialty training in central hospitals of Athens and underwent further training in Cervical Pathology, Colposcopy, Obstetric - Gynecological Ultrasound, Pregnancy Pathology, and Gynecological Endocrinology. He is specialized in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and holds the IFEPAG (International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology) diploma after examinations. In his private practice, he provides comprehensive gynecological services, including Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, breast examinations, infertility assessments, cauterization, colposcopy, laparoscopy, liquid-based cytology, and manages conditions across the entire spectrum of Gynecology. In addition to his private practice, he collaborates with the private maternity hospital Iaso. He closely follows contemporary medical developments by participating in national and international conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Family Planning, Contraception and Reproductive Health, the Hellenic Obstetrics & Gynecology Society, the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy, and the Hellenic Society of Gynecological Endocrinology.

Dalakoura Stella is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a Master's Degree in "Molecular & Applied Physiology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology-Diabetology in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio-Benakeio" E.E.S. During her specialization, she also gained expertise in the management of patients using insulin pumps. In her practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism. She is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society, the Athens Medical Association, and the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. In 2022, she obtained the SCOPE certification from the World Obesity Federation, following a scholarship award from the Hellenic Endocrine Society.

Geramani Eirini MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanta and holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy/High Risk Pregnancy" from the 3rd Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a postgraduate program in "Psychosexual Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health and the Special Sexual Health Clinic, in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She initially specialized in General Surgery at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and in Gynecologic Oncology at the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." She completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." To this day, she serves as an affiliated physician in the Menopause - Climacteric Department and the Gynecological Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," as well as an affiliated physician in the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos."

In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

Tsarlakoutakis Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Piraeus and Vari. He served as a Consultant at the "Metropolitan" Hospital for a decade and is a scientific collaborator of the maternity hospitals Rea and Mitera, with experience in gynecologic oncology and the surgical management of pathological cases. At the gynecologist's clinic, every woman can receive information on issues related to cervical pathology. The physician offers a range of essential gynecological services, including Pap smears, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, comprehensive gynecological check-ups, colposcopy, HPV typing, and breast examination. Additionally, the doctor provides high-level services related to obstetrics and pregnancy monitoring, such as fetal cardiotocographic surveillance. Finally, through continuous education, he also manages cases concerning infertility evaluation.

Antoniou Stauroula is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Alimos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specializing in Endocrinology - Diabetology. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator - Endocrinologist at the Gynecological Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." During her endocrinology training, she completed two years of internal medicine where she acquired experience in managing not only internal medicine cases but also nephrology cases; additionally, during her four-year endocrinology training, she gained experience in Pediatric Endocrinology. She provides high-level services for the evaluation, management, and regulation of all endocrine disorders, including pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity, gestational diabetes, menstrual disorders, as well as osteoporosis. Concurrently, she offers specialized services for the management of male infertility and erectile dysfunction. With absolute confidentiality and a scientific approach, the physician places great emphasis on thoroughly informing the patient about the condition and the proposed treatment, providing psychological and emotional support.

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".

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.

Keletzian Elena is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a postgraduate degree in Pregnancy Pathology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked at Karamanadaneio - General Children's Hospital of Patras, at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia Konstantopouleio - Patision Agia Olga, and at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," while also serving as a physician for the shipping company ANEK LINES. To this day, she is an Associate Physician at the Iaso and Rea Maternity Hospitals. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Konstantinos Koxiadakis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon. He maintains private clinics in the areas of Ampelokipoi and Ilioupoli, covering a wide range of obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in colposcopy and endoscopic surgery (laparoscopy, hysteroscopy). At the Ilioupoli clinic, he shares premises with Pediatric Endocrinologist Olga Fafoula, providing services for the investigation of endocrine disorders up to adolescence.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1988-1994), completed his specialty training, and undertook further training in the United Kingdom. He worked in hospitals in Leicester, Liverpool, and London (1998-2005).

He has been a member of the General Medical Council, the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy. For years, he was a member of the Endoscopic Gynecological Surgery department (ODS) and the colposcopy department at Iaso Maternity Hospital. He is currently affiliated with Mitera - Hygeia Hospital.

Anastasakis Ioannis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses extensive experience and training. He has many years of clinical experience and collaborates with the private maternity hospitals Mitera, Leto, and IASO. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous international and national medical conferences.

Rania Skioti is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. Upon completing her studies, she specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and metabolic diseases. Additionally, she has experience and has worked, among others, in the Endocrinology Department of P.G.N.A "Alexandra". Finally, she specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as pregnancy endocrinology.

Dr Karakalpakis Deukalion is a Gynecologist & Obstetrician with a private practice in the Ampelokoipi area of Athens. He holds a PhD in Gynecology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from King's College London. He has clinical experience in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, including St Mary's Hospital (Imperial College London). He served for five years as a Consultant for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) at the 1st University Clinic of the "Alexandra" General Hospital of Athens. The doctor bases his practice on the British framework of medical service delivery, integrating the medical knowledge and work culture of Great Britain with the Greek healthcare environment. All cases at the practice are managed with absolute confidentiality and respect. Furthermore, he is a member of the General Medical Council (United Kingdom Medical Association) and the Hellenic Ultrasound Society.