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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.

Marilena Nikolidaki RD BSc cMSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Rethymno. She is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the School of Health Sciences at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, and she is also pursuing a postgraduate program in "Nutrition & Public Health" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended numerous educational programs and seminars, acquiring further knowledge in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, diabetes mellitus and obesity, endocrinological issues in children and adolescents related to weight management. Additionally, she has completed practical training seminars at the Nutrition Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Concurrently, the Nutritionist is an active member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists, as well as the Hellenic Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (GrEspen). Since 2024, she has maintained her private dietetic office at 30 Emmanouil Portaliou Street in the center of Rethymno.

Papavasileiou Georgia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and graduated with honors from postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She specialized in nutritional intervention with a psycho-educational approach and in modifying dietary behavior in adults living with obesity. In 2017, she obtained the Adult Educator Educational Adequacy title from EOPPEP. Furthermore, she continues her postgraduate education in the field of Clinical Nutrition through the lifelong learning program of ESPEN "Life Long Learning Programme on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism" and possesses extensive experience in clinical cases.

She collaborated and trained for three years in the Diabetology Department of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She worked on the Endorse program collaborating with families of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Currently, she follows several families of children with obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Florou Athina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She graduated from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens in 2022, successfully completing her undergraduate studies. During her internship at the 251 General Airforce Hospital, she gained valuable knowledge and experience in nutrition support, designing personalized diet plans, nutritional counseling, and assessing patients' nutritional status. She continued her studies at University College London (UCL), where she obtained a master's degree in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition with distinction. As part of her postgraduate education, she worked at St Ann’s Hospital/Eating Disorder Service, making a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of patients with eating disorders. Athina is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists (PSDΔD), the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), and the Association for Nutrition (AfN) in the UK. She has experience in managing clinical cases through collaboration with physicians of various specialties in both hospital and private settings. She applies individualized nutritional interventions based on scientific evidence, aiming for the holistic support of health.

As part of her active involvement in international scientific networks, she participates as a member of the Working Group of the European project HEALTH UP! of EFAD (European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians), contributing to the scientifically substantiated evaluation and updating of the Guide on Eating Disorders, aiming to enhance dietetic care practice at the European level.

Dr. Spiliopoulos Dimitrios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon with extensive experience and specialization in Prenatal Screening, Fetal Medicine, and the management of high-risk pregnancies. He is a member of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), directed by Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, and holds certifications for performing all fetal ultrasounds and intrauterine procedures. He graduated from the Medical School of Bologna, Italy, in 2000. After obtaining his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he worked as Director of Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom, where he specialized in Fetal Medicine and the management of high-risk pregnancies, with official certification from the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), of which he is also an official fellow. His specialization includes the prenatal diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies, performing nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, as well as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling procedures. He is an active member of the Fetal Medicine department at MITERA and REA Maternity Hospitals, where he works as a specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. At his clinic, all specialized examinations (nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling procedures) concerning the health of the fetus and the expectant mother are conducted, along with comprehensive pregnancy monitoring. Additionally, he performs hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography, a state-of-the-art, painless method to assess fallopian tube patency, useful for infertile couples. Dr. Spiliopoulos has a rich research and publication record, with over 20 international scientific presentations and lectures and 11 publications in reputable international scientific journals. He has authored four international medical books focused on fetal ultrasound and gynecological ultrasound.

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.

Giazitzi Katerina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a Bachelor's degree (BSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in "Nutrition and Public Health." She possesses significant professional experience and currently serves as an external Scientific Collaborator at Harokopio University on various research projects. Additionally, she has research experience reflected in numerous scientific publications and conference presentations. She specializes in nutritional counseling, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. She manages clinical cases such as irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, nephropathies, hepatopathies, among others. Furthermore, she provides care for children, adolescents, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women, and has professional experience in gestational diabetes. Her approach to weight loss management focuses on modifying dietary habits that have led to excess body weight through nutritional education and patient counseling. The dietary plans she designs are individualized and based on the nutritional needs, preferences, and daily routines of each person.

Mparmpounaki Stauroula is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a postgraduate degree in Research on Female Reproduction from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and is certified in colposcopy. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital - Maternity Hospital "Elena Venizelou" and at the Theia Pronoia Hospital "I Pammakaristos," as well as at the General Hospital of Chania. Alongside her private practice, the doctor collaborates with the Maternity Hospitals "Mitera," "Leto," "Iaso," and "Rhea."

Karioti Paraskeui is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and PhD candidate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in the Depot area of Thessaloniki. She studied Medicine at the School of Health Sciences of the University of Crete. Subsequently, she specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 3rd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she later served as a Volunteer Scientific Collaborator, a position she holds to this day. Finally, the doctor specializes in gynecological-obstetric surgery, monitoring of low- and high-risk pregnancies, as well as colposcopy.

Psyxogyiou Tzina MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and has been conducting online and in-person sessions since 2017. She graduated from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and completed her Master's studies in Clinical Nutrition at the same institution. She has worked as a Dietitian - Nutritionist in prominent public institutions such as Tzaneio Hospital of Piraeus and the Metaxa Anti-Cancer Hospital. Additionally, she has been a researcher on type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Harokopio University - Laiko Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Παναγιώτα MSc, BSc είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Θεσσαλονίκης «ANATOLIA» με αριστείο και κάτοχος πτυχίου Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής από το Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο Ελλάδος, με βραβείο αριστείας από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης στον τομέα των Τροφίμων, της Διατροφής και του Μικροβιώματος, επίσης με αριστείο, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα στην Κλινική Διατροφή και στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και την Παχυσαρκία. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει συνεργασίες σε κλινικό και αθλητικό περιβάλλον, καθώς και online συνεδρίες, με περιστατικά που αφορούν μεταβολικές και ορμονικές διαταραχές, γαστρεντερικά προβλήματα, διατροφικές διαταραχές, εγκυμοσύνη και βελτίωση σύστασης σώματος. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στην εξατομικευμένη και ενσυνείδητη διατροφή, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ισορροπημένης και βιώσιμης σχέσης με το φαγητό, δίνοντας έμφαση στην υγεία, την καθημερινή ευεξία και την ποιότητα ζωής.

Rantavelas Traianos is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with many years of experience in the management and treatment of diseases across the entire spectrum of Endocrinology. He specialized at the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Ippokrateio," the Endocrinology Clinic of the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio," the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos," and the outpatient clinics of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou."

The clinics are located in the city center of Edessa and in Aridaia, in comfortable and pleasant spaces, complying with all COVID-19 protection measures.

The clinics are fully equipped with the most modern and reliable medical devices.

At his private clinics, ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland is available, as well as ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules.

Pamporaki Christina, MD, PhD, PD habil, is an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Patras. She specialized in Endocrinology-Diabetology at the University Hospital of Dresden, Germany, and the Theagenio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki. She graduated (MD) from the Medical School of Ioannina. She obtained her Doctorate (PhD) from the Department of Endocrinology at the Medical School of Ioannina and the habilitation title (PD habil) from the Department of Endocrinology at the Medical School of Dresden, Germany. Her research and teaching work focuses on pituitary and adrenal disorders, as well as menstrual disorders. Dr. Pamporaki has published more than 66 original articles and book chapters. In parallel with her private practice in Patras, she works as an Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Head of the Adrenal Diseases Department at the University Hospital of Dresden, Germany.

Ektor Kappatos-Koutroumpas is a Dietitian – Nutritionist, and his office “Healthier with Ektor” is located in the Mavili Square area. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen (Medical School), is a holder of the European Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), the leading European clinical nutrition qualification, has been trained in the Low-FODMAP diet for managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms by Life Academy, and in Eating Disorders through the training program of KEADD (Hellenic Center for Education and Management of Eating Disorders), under the auspices of the British Psychological Society. He also holds a certification in the program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) titled "Stress Management and Health." He collaborates with psychologist - child psychologist Alexandra Kappatou as the head of the Dietetics Department. He has taught the course of Sports Nutrition for 2 years in the postgraduate program at the Scientific College of Greece (SCG) and has experience working in a private dietetic office. He is a co-creator and co-administrator of the dietitians’ group “Food for ... Nutrition.” Together, you will create a personalized intervention based on your unique needs and characteristics, aiming to achieve your goals without deprivation, hunger, or restrictions. He is here to listen to you, support you, and help you without judgment.

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.

Kozyraki Ariadni is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is responsible for the outpatient endocrinology clinic of T.Y.P.E.T. (Health Fund of Employees of the National Bank). She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and is a candidate for the English-taught postgraduate diploma in Human Reproduction from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the academic hospital of the University of Münster, Klinikum Dortmund, and at the academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, EvK Herne in Germany. She has worked as a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the endocrinology-diabetology center of Dortmund MVZ Eberhard, as well as at the academic hospital of the University of Münster, Klinikum Dortmund. She also holds specializations related to her field, specifically in Osteoporosis Treatment, Lipidology, as well as Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound (including elastography).

Giourga Filanthi BSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. She has attended numerous seminars related to nutrition and has completed specializations in Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her goal is to provide personalized nutritional solutions, tailored to the needs, lifestyle, and objectives of each individual. She focuses on weight management, improving health in chronic conditions, supporting cases of eating disorders, as well as nutritional education across all age groups. She believes that nutrition is not merely a diet but a lifestyle that can bring balance, well-being, and long-term health. Her purpose is to support every individual with guidance, encouragement, and positive energy, enabling them to develop healthy habits that will accompany them throughout their lives.

Stefanatou Georgia is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon, with a subspecialty in Pediatric - Adolescent Gynecology, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She has also completed postgraduate specialization in Gestational Pathology. She possesses scientific training and extensive experience in Cervical Pathology - Colposcopy. In her private clinic, she offers high-level services and personalized advice on all gynecological and obstetric issues, including monitoring of normal as well as high-risk pregnancies, infertility evaluation and management. Additionally, she collaborates with major obstetric clinics in Athens. Finally, she participates in international conferences and seminars as well as those organized by the Hellenic Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and continuously updates her knowledge on the latest advances in gynecology and obstetrics.