Health professionals for Pregnancy in Attica

Dr. Koura Sofia MD, MSc, PhDc is an Obstetrician – Gynecological Surgeon specializing in Breast pathology and surgery.

She currently works in the Breast Department of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an Assistant Consultant B’, while simultaneously collaborating with the private clinics Iaso and Lefkos Stavros.

She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Democritus University of Thrace, holder of the Postgraduate Program "Breast Diseases," and a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of NKUA and obtained her specialty certification in March 2022. Previously, she trained in General Surgery at the surgical clinic of the General Hospital of Didymoteicho, and completed her rural service at the Kyani Regional Clinic of Didymoteicho.

She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EMGE) and the Hellenic Gynecological Society of Breast Diseases (EGEPAM).

Finally, she maintains an active and continuous scientific presence, with extensive research and publication work in the field of breast pathology and surgery. She has participated in numerous Greek and international scientific conferences, both through presentations and oral communications.

Panagiotis Kofinakos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Peristeri, while also collaborating with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Rea". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has participated in numerous scientific conferences in Greece and Europe. He has contributed to many Greek and international scientific presentations and workshops, and has participated in various scientific studies published in reputable medical journals. Additionally, he is involved in scientific teams on online forums dedicated to educating women on Obstetrics and Gynecology topics. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Association of Obstetricians - Gynecologists of Greece, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Climacteric and Menopause, the Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy.

Dimas Aggelos is a Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains private practices in Athens and Preveza. Additionally, he is a Consultant at the 1st Clinic of Gynecologic Oncology at the Private MITERA Hospital. After completing his studies at the Medical School of the University of Patras, he pursued postgraduate studies in Gynecologic Oncology & Breast Oncology at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as in Pathology of Pregnancy at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, he completed his Doctoral Thesis focusing on Gynecologic Oncology at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital of Ioannina as well as at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals in London. Finally, he worked as a Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital of Lefkada, Greece from 2020 to 2023.

Dr. Zouka Kalliopi MD, MSc is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon specializing in Assisted Reproduction. She began her General Surgery specialty in 2012 at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Agia Varvara" and continued her training at the A’ Surgical Clinic of the General State Hospital of Nikaia "Agios Panteleimon" until 2014, where she participated in numerous surgical procedures, outpatient clinics, and hospital on-call duties. She pursued her specialty in the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" (2014 - 2016), where she took part in a substantial number of gynecological surgeries, and at the Sixth Obstetric-Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou" (2016 - 2021), where she gained extensive experience by performing numerous deliveries, gynecological surgeries, and daily training at the Ultrasound Center of the Obstetric-Gynecological Department. Concurrently, she attended the postgraduate program "Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2021, she obtained the specialty title in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Panhellenic Medical Association. From 2021 to 2025, she specialized in Assisted Reproduction in the Medically Assisted Reproduction Unit of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou," conducting numerous ovarian stimulation cycles, oocyte retrievals, embryo transfers, inseminations, and remains as a scientific collaborator, also working in private reproduction centers.

Spaliaras Dimitris is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains his private practice in Korydallos, at Eleftherias Square. Additionally, he is an Associate Gynecologist at IASO Maternity Hospital. He specialized in General Surgery and Gynecology at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa" and in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". He is specialized in pregnancy pathology and has conducted academic research in this field. Dr. Spaliaras Dimitris performs all control examinations as well as pregnancy monitoring. His professional experience includes high-risk pregnancy, cervical pathology, and gynecological oncology cases.

"My personal vision and life goal is the care of women's health, with respect and dedication, in order to listen to their concerns and guide them responsibly. After 20 years of experience in hospitals in Athens and England, the management of pregnancy and childbirth constitutes my personal vision. The clinic provides gynecological counseling to adolescents following international guidelines with particular sensitivity. Menopause and its complications also represent a very important aspect of my specialty, with therapeutic approaches that are continuously enriched. With full awareness of the role of a healthcare professional, I dedicate myself to the service of women's health."

Papatheodorou Sofia is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Medicine at the University of Patras. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, she specializes in menopause, the monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies, and HPV warts.

Athanasaki Anna is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates a private practice in Chalkida. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed her specialty in Gynecology - Obstetrics. More specifically, she trained in hospitals in Athens and the United Kingdom and completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the largest clinic in the country, the First University Clinic of the Medical School of Athens, at the General Hospital "Alexandra". Additionally, after examinations, she was admitted to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of the United Kingdom, and she has received certification in natural childbirth, early diagnosis of pregnancy abnormalities, and cardiotocographic fetal monitoring from Aretaieio Hospital. Furthermore, she holds the title of Clinical Fellow in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the King's College University Hospital in London, where she worked in the delivery room, the surgical department, and the colorectal surgical oncology department, where she was honored with the distinction of Honorary Research Fellow. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with the private maternity hospital Iaso. Finally, it is worth mentioning that she participates in numerous seminars, specialized courses, workshops, and conferences in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Association of Obstetricians - Gynecologists, the Hellenic Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, and the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy.

Spanakos Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Peristeri, Agia Varvara, and Korydallos. He holds a postgraduate degree in "Pregnancy Pathology" from Attikon Hospital and a degree from the "CAROL DAVILLA" Medical and Pharmaceutical School in Bucharest. He is specialized in Obstetric Gynecology from the Alexandra University Hospital. The doctor is also specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi. Additionally, he collaborates with the maternity clinics Iaso as a consultant and with "Mitera," "Gaia," and "Rea." Dr. Spanakos has a particular focus on treating gynecological issues related to infertility such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, etc., using modern, high-level techniques. In his modern and fully equipped clinic, he offers a range of gynecological examinations, including Pap tests, culture sampling, uterine and ovarian ultrasound, colposcopy, breast examination, and intrauterine device placement.

Kaniaris Ioannis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds ALSO certification for managing emergency obstetric cases and ALSG certification for managing emergency gynecological cases. Furthermore, he received additional training in performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds at the Prenatal Screening Department and the outpatient gynecological clinic of the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the University General Hospital of Larissa. He specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio". During his specialization, he participated with research papers and presentations at numerous national and international conferences, where he often served as a speaker representing his clinic, and he has an extensive scientific portfolio with publications in both Greek and international medical journals. At his private practice, he provides specialized services and manages conditions across the full spectrum of gynecology. Lastly, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Grosomanidi Foteini is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. The doctor collaborates with the Private Hospital MITERA and the Obstetric, Gynecological, and Surgical Center REA. In her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, including comprehensive gynecological examinations, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, infertility assessment, pregnancy monitoring, Pap tests, colposcopy, and more. Additionally, the doctor specializes in gynecological - obstetric surgery, cervical pathology, and pregnancy pathology.

Mitsis Antonis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Palermo in Italy and specialized in Gynecologic Oncology at the Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Additionally, he received further training in human assisted reproduction and in vitro fertilization at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and attended specialized seminars on clinical and surgical techniques at the Monash Medical Center. He trained in Interventional Laparoscopy - Hysteroscopy at the University of Strasbourg in Germany and has served as an honorary assistant at the Center for Human Reproduction and In Vitro Fertilization I.V.F America Long Island Program, as well as in the Department of Female and Male Infertility Control and In Vitro Fertilization at Cornell Medical Center & New York Hospital. Finally, he collaborates with IASO Maternity Hospital, the Human Reproduction Center – Athens IVF, and the REA Gynecological and Obstetric Hospital.

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.

Polykalas Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, within the Premedicare Multispecialty Clinic. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery from the same university's School of Medicine. Additionally, aiming for continuous professional development, he has attended numerous seminars and workshops, obtaining corresponding certifications. He initially specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital "Elpis," followed by specialization in Gynecologic Oncology at the Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Subsequently, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity Clinic "Elena Venizelou." After obtaining his specialty, he remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as a specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist for two years. During his career, he participated in the obstetric care of many cases as well as numerous gynecological surgeries with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. He holds certification in diagnostic colposcopy granted by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Today, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Syrrakos Panagiotis is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and Specialist in Fetal Medicine, maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia, while also collaborating with the maternity hospitals Iaso, Mitera, Lito, and Rea. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio." He received further training in ultrasound imaging at the Fetal Medicine Foundation in the hospitals Kings College London, UCLH, and MEDWAY, holding certifications in first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasound, second trimester level II ultrasound, third trimester Doppler ultrasound, cervical assessment, and fetal heart Doppler scan. He holds a two-year postgraduate diploma in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the University General Hospital of Athens "Attikon." In his gynecological clinic, all women can undergo gynecological examinations such as Pap tests and liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, colposcopy, and more. Additionally, full pregnancy monitoring takes place at the clinic, including all three ultrasounds (nuchal translucency, second level, Doppler - biophysical profile). Throughout his career, he has attended and participated in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, his clinic is fully equipped with advanced technology devices.

Dr. Feksi Dimitra is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist specializing in Female Reproduction and Infertility. She trained in Paris at the University Hospital Cochin under the guidance of Professor of Assisted Reproduction Dominique de Ziegler. She subsequently worked in the IVF departments of the University Hospitals HUG in Geneva and BRUGMANN in Brussels. In recent years, she has maintained a permanent collaboration with the Athens IVF Center and is also an external collaborator at I0L-IASO. She manages infertile couples and women seeking to conceive or preserve their fertility, both from Greece and abroad, overseeing all investigation, monitoring, and the use of assisted reproductive technologies.

Dr. Mpalafoutas Dimitrios is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a degree and a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has also received scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service as well as from the State Scholarships Foundation. Additionally, he has obtained several certifications in various areas of his specialty. Upon completion of his studies, he continued at the University Hospital of Freiburg, Germany, where he trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology and obtained his specialty certification in 2013. He was immediately appointed as a consultant at the same hospital, where he remained until 2015. Subsequently, he moved to the University Hospital of Würzburg, where in 2016 he was elected Deputy Chief Physician and in 2017 Chief Physician, a position he held until the end of 2020. Moreover, he was appointed Consultant at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of the University Hospitals of Freiburg and Würzburg. He specialized in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University Hospitals of Freiburg and Würzburg, as well as in Robotic Surgery at the University Hospital of Würzburg. At these hospitals, he was also head of the Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology departments, as well as the specialized uterine fibroid treatment clinic. Currently, Dr. Mpalafoutas collaborates with IASO and REA maternity hospitals and the Bioclinic of Athens. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences and attended various seminars that have enhanced his expertise. Notably, he has published several medical articles. Finally, he is a member of the Landesärztekammer Bayern, the Athens Medical Association, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Zervixpathologie und Kolposkopie e.V. of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (AG-CPC).

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.