Health professionals for Pregnancy in Attica

Salex Xalent is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in the Piraeus area (near the Municipal Theater). He graduated with a scholarship from the Ministry of Education from the Medical School of the University of Jordan and continues his academic development with postgraduate studies in Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with active participation in the Department of Infertility, Sterility, and In Vitro Fertilization at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He completed his training in General Surgery at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and subsequently specialized in Gynecology - Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas." He is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, he continuously attends and participates in conferences aiming to provide evidence-based, modern, and personalized care for women at every stage of their lives.

Kypriotis Konstantinos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains his private practice in Vrilissia. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Medical School of G.D’Annunzio University in Italy. He completed his postgraduate studies in Pregnancy Pathology with a grade of 9 (excellent) from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The doctor holds the position of University Fellow in Laparoscopic Surgery at the 1st University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Alexandra General Hospital of Athens (GNA Alexandra), and he holds a BACHELOR Diploma in Endoscopy as well as MIGS (Minimal Invasive Gynaecology) Certification in Minimally Invasive and Gynecological Surgery from the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery (ESGE, Leuven, Belgium). He specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 1st Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital and further specialized, after completing his residency, for two years in the hospital’s Laparoscopic Surgery department. He has participated in numerous international and national conferences, and his articles have been published in Greek and foreign medical journals. He collaborates with IASO Maternity Hospital, MITERA, REA, and other clinics.

Thanou Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and Glyfada. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine from the National Center for Emergency Care. She specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Preveza, in Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas,” and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 2nd University Clinic of the "Aretaieio" Hospital. She has also worked at the 1st Plastic Surgery Clinic of the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. Additionally, she collaborates with Rea Maternity Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital and participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her ongoing professional development.

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

Diamantopoulou Sofia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, as well as in Female Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Zogka Margarita MD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Loutraki and Marousi. She is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree. She specialized in Gynecology at the Metaxas Cancer Hospital and in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra". She is specialized in cervical pathology and has extensive experience in pregnancy pathology, the management of condylomas, as well as colposcopy. Finally, the physician continues to collaborate with the Gynecological - Obstetric Clinics "Rhea," "Iaso," and "Leto" to this day.

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.

Papaioannou Stefanos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Nea Ionia. He has completed his studies as well as his surgical training in Southern Italy. He possesses extensive experience in breast screening and diagnostic mammography, having worked in Gynecological clinics at numerous hospitals in Greece and abroad. Specifically, he served as an Internal Associate at Iaso Hospital, worked at Agia Olga General Hospital, Zakynthos General Hospital, and at the University Hospital Mater Domini in Italy. In his gynecological clinic, women of all ages can undergo basic gynecological examinations such as Pap smear, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, and breast ultrasound. Additionally, he manages pregnancy monitoring and performs second and third trimester ultrasound scans. Finally, he continuously updates his knowledge in the field by participating in numerous conferences both in Greece and internationally.

Tsimeki Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates her private practice in Zografou. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." Upon completion of her specialization, she served as a specialist physician in the Gynecological Endocrinology and Climacteric and Menopause departments of Alexandra Hospital. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Tsimeki actively participates in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of these events. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.

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.

Tsitoura Anastasia MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Clinical Sexologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and she maintains her private practice in Ilisia. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a two-year postgraduate seminar "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment" from E.P.I.PSY. Dr. Tsitoura began her specialty in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Karditsa and continued her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." At the same hospital, she served as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in an extension sector within the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology of the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, holder of the FECSM title (Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine), and since September 2022, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Sexual Health Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, Dr. Tsitoura is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Hellenic Society of Climacteric and Menopause, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).

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.

Varxalama Eugenia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains her private practice in Korydallos. She holds a medical degree from the University of Parma and a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She manages a wide range of cases, with notable expertise in Colposcopy, Condylomas, and Cervical Pathology.

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.

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.

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.