Health professionals for Polycystic ovaries

Dr. Iliopoulou Amalia MD, MRCP is an Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, maintaining a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, where she was admitted with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation due to her excellent performance in the Panhellenic Examinations. She completed her entire specialty training in the United Kingdom, where she obtained qualifications in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Internal Medicine. In England, she worked for 10 years, reaching the position of Director of Endocrinology at St James University Hospital in Leeds. Additionally, she had the honor of being elected a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London through examination (MRCP London). She returned to Greece at the end of 2013 and has been operating her private practice since 2014, while simultaneously serving as a Scientific Collaborator in the Endocrinology Department of Aretaieio Hospital. She regularly attends seminars and medical conferences in her field, primarily in the UK. Her specialization includes thyroid and parathyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolism. Furthermore, she manages other conditions such as infertility, pituitary disorders, adrenal gland diseases, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Zaxarou Vera - Nutrithink is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. She completed her studies in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete. Additionally, she attended a Health Coach training seminar and subsequently a professional development program in Pediatric Nutrition at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience and contributes articles to various websites.

Pasxalidou Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician, a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Chalandri and concurrently serves as a scientific collaborator in the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University of Athens, at "Aretaieio" Hospital in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery. She specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," at the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," as well as at the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aretaieio Hospital, a Certified European Training Centre in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the European College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of them.

Vandorou Anastasia is a Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, MSc and maintains a private practice in Kallithea (within the polyclinic Doctor Hall). She is a graduate of Harokopio University, holding a Master's degree in Applied Dietetics – Nutrition with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition. She has extensive experience with cases such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, childhood obesity, thyroid diseases, and metabolic disorders, and has collaborated with both private and public health institutions. She has participated in research programs and publications in international scientific journals, as well as in health education initiatives. With scientific expertise and a patient-centered approach, she provides personalized nutritional support aimed at prevention and health improvement.

Dr. Margaritopoulos Dimitrios is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Petralona. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Applied Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University of Athens. Additionally, he is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in Gestational Diabetes at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". He possesses significant clinical experience having worked as an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos", at the 2nd University Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocration", as well as at the Centre Hospitalier du Centre du Valais in Switzerland. Finally, the physician specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and osteoporosis.

Tantalaki Eua is an endocrinologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree from the University of Stara Zagora in Bulgaria. In 2008, she obtained her specialty certification and is currently a PhD holder from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In recent years, she has maintained a private practice in a space designed to inspire comfort and trust in patients. Her clinic is fully equipped with state-of-the-art devices to ensure optimal patient care. The endocrinologist manages cases spanning the full spectrum of endocrinology, providing comprehensive patient education and evidence-based treatment plans. Committed to continuous education, she has actively participated in numerous conferences both in Greece and internationally. Additionally, she has contributed to the authorship of endocrinology notes and books concerning applied endocrinology as well as emergency endocrinopathies.

Dr. Mamalis Dimitris is a specialized Endocrinologist – Diabetologist and Metabolism Specialist, with a particular focus on thyroid disorders, Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, and Obesity management.

He maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and Livadeia.

He graduated from Medical School in 2004. He specialized at the University Clinic of Düsseldorf (Germany) and in the Endocrinology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos."

He gained significant experience in the management of Gestational Diabetes at the Gestational Diabetes Department of the University Clinic of “Alexandra” Hospital.

Additionally, he specialized in the management of menopause disorders at the corresponding department of the University Hospital “Aretaieio.”

He has conducted research on Gitelman and Bartter syndromes. (Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Jan-Feb Persistent Hypokalemia due to a rare mutation in Gitelman's Syndrome.)

In 2020, he completed with distinction courses at Yale University, USA, in Political Science: "The Strategy of Negotiations" and

at Harvard University (Harvard, USA): "Rhetoric, the Art of Persuasion in Written and Public Speaking."

Mpotsifaras Ilias is a Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in sports nutrition. He has a private practice at the NOUS THERAPY CENTER health center in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a lecturer at IEK ALFA Thessaloniki in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. He graduated from the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University (IHU), based in Thessaloniki. He completed his internship at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where he specialized in clinical cases involving eating disorders and obesity. He has completed postgraduate studies and holds a specialization in Sports Nutrition from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. Currently, he is pursuing his second postgraduate degree with a focus on Clinical Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. Additionally, he has received further training in eating disorders and obesity at NCfED in the United Kingdom. He has conducted research on the bone density of football players and the influence of their dietary habits. He has also worked as a dietitian-nutritionist at the 424 General Military Hospital, monitoring clinical cases in the hospital. Finally, he provides nutritional support for athletes, manages clinical cases with a broad spectrum of diseases, and cases involving eating disorders. It is worth noting his active involvement in conducting research on the dietary habits of patients with chronic urticaria.

Dimitrios Tzirarkas is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. He has 27 years of professional experience and has handled thousands of cases. He is a graduate of the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition of the Thessaloniki Higher Technological Educational Institute. He specialized in Clinical Nutrition at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" in Voula, acquiring valuable knowledge with greater emphasis on Diabetes cases. In the past, he served as Head Dietitian at Weight Loss and Aesthetic Centers and worked at Avgirinopoulou IEK as an instructor in the field of Nutrition. He is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists (HADN) and regularly attends specialized seminars and conferences in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Recently, he successfully completed the University of Thessaly's educational program entitled "Nutrition and Mental Health," obtaining specialization (master practitioner) in cases of Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa, Night Eating Syndrome).

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".

Μrs E. Iliadou graduated from John Moores University of Liverpool with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and continued her postgraduate studies in Dietetics at the University of Liverpool leading to state registration in the UK. Mrs Iliadou has trained both in hospital and community settings as part of her course.She gained her working experience in several NHS hospitals across the UK in different areas such as:Women’s Hospital in Liverpool (working with gestational diabetic women)Harefield Hospital-one of the best hospitals specialized in heart conditions Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin (Scotland) nutritional support patients

Royal Brompton Hospital (London) respiratory diseases, cystic fibrosis, cancer patients Primary care Trust of Birmingham (working with disabled patients)Royal Liverpool Hospital-specialized in elderly and children Bariatric surgery of Royal Manchester Hospital.She is a member of the British Dietetic Association, the Health Professions Council (UK), the Hellenic Dietetic Association, the Hellenic Institute of Nutrition and the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic care. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders from National Centre of Eating Disorders.At present, Mrs Iliadou is leading the Nutrition department of the Mediterraneo hospital, a private Clinic situated in the South suburbs of Athens in the area of Glyfada She is in charge of the dietetic department where she is responsible for the management of patients who need nutritional support in the following units: gastro, dialysis, surgery, cardiology & cardiothoracic, bariatric and the ICU both of Greek and International origin.In addition to her working experience she attended the postgraduate diploma ‘Sports Nutrition’ from the International Olympic Committee. In 2019, the Hellenic Basketball Federation announced the official start of Mrs Iliadou’s collaboration with the Women’s National Team.Since 2015, Mrs Iliadou has been doing volunteer work with the AMYMONIAssociation , where they host people with vision problems and additional disabilities.

Aggelaki Ioanna is a Dietitian – Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the International Hellenic University (DI.P.A.E.), specializing in Eating Disorders through training from the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED). She provides personalized nutritional programs tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming to improve health, well-being, and the relationship with food. Additionally, she offers online sessions, supporting individuals from all over Greece and abroad. Currently, she is completing her Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition at the International Hellenic University. She has previously worked in a private dietetic office, as well as at the IASEIO Polyclinic, where she provided nutritional support and guidance to patients, gaining valuable clinical experience in the individualized management of nutritional needs. At the same time, she has actively participated in a research program at AHEPA Hospital focused on sarcopenia and heart failure. She regularly attends scientific conferences and nutrition workshops, continuously investing in her professional development. Her approach is personalized, scientifically substantiated, and focused on sustainable habit change, without restrictive diets, aiming for a balanced and healthy relationship with food. If you wish to acquire the knowledge and tools to eat healthily, consciously, and autonomously, you are in the right place. My goal is to guide you in creating a balanced relationship with your food and body through a personalized approach and scientifically grounded guidance.

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.

Ms. Fotiadou Elisavet is an Endocrinologist and maintains her private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a Medical Degree from the School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed postgraduate studies at the University of Patras. As a resident physician, she trained at the University Endocrinology Clinic of Ruhr-Universität Bochum and subsequently worked as an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist at the Medicover Charlottenburg-Endocrinology Center in Berlin. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient she treats.

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.

Perrakis Vasileios is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. He completed his studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and at international institutions. Specifically, he underwent further training at St. John’s Hospital Mid Essex in the United Kingdom and specialized in Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Colposcopy departments within the UK National Health Service. In his private clinic, he provides comprehensive information on issues concerning women of all ages and offers the best possible management of disorders, addressing their needs from adolescence through menopause. In a fully equipped office with state-of-the-art equipment, he manages cases by providing optimal treatment and restoration with particular expertise in fertility issues as well as pregnancy monitoring. Finally, he offers counseling on contraception, management of menstrual cycle disorders, menopause, and the full spectrum of cervical pathology, from prevention to surgical intervention when necessary.