Health professionals for Pregnancy in Attica

Ο Φανουργιάκης Αλέξανδρος είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Παράλληλα, είναι συνεργάτης της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής ‘’ΙΑΣΩ’’ και μέλος της ομάδας Ελάχιστα Επεμβατικής Χειρουργικής της. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας το 2018, κατόπιν εκπαίδευσης στα νοσοκομεία ‘’Ελπίς’’, ‘’Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κορίνθου’’ και ‘’‘Ελενα Βενιζέλου’’. Επίσης, το 2019 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων, μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις ειδικότητας. Ακόμη, κατέχει Δίπλωμα στην Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική Χειρουργική από το διεθνούς φήμης World Laparoscopy Hospital της Ινδίας, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Λαπαροσκόπηση και την Υστεροσκόπηση από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Γυναικολόγων Ενδοσκοπικών Χειρουργών. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ουρογυναικολογία στο Νοσοκομείο Whittington του Λονδίνου, όπου διετέλεσε μέλος της ιατρικής ομάδας της Τριτοβάθμιας Κλινικής Χρόνιων Ουρολοιμώξεων και Διαταραχών Κατώτερου Ουροποιητικού Συστήματος, η οποία είναι η μοναδική του είδους στη χώρα. Το παρόν διάστημα, πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές με αντικείμενο την Ελάχιστα Επεμβατική και Ρομποτική Χειρουργική στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ποικίλων και περίπλοκων περιστατικών από όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας, όπως κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου, καλοήθων και κακοήθων παθήσεων γεννητικού συστήματος, ορμονικών διαταραχών και διαταραχών εμμηνόπαυσης καθώς και οι διαταραχές του πυελικού εδάφους, όπως η πρόπτωση πυελικών οργάνων, η ακράτεια ούρων και οι κακώσεις περινέου. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής σε πληθώρα ιατρικών συνεδρίων στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, ενώ εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή περιοδικά. Τέλος, αποτέλεσε μέλος της συγγραφικής ομάδας της τελευταίας έκδοσης του ‘’Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynaecology’’, ενός εκ των σημαντικότερων εγχειριδίων Ουρογυναικολογίας παγκοσμίως.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Dr. Maria Ioanna Xatziioannou is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist who was born and raised in Athens. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology initially at Thriasio General Hospital and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Alexandra General Hospital. Over the past three years, she has been working in the Prenatal Diagnosis Department of Alexandra General Hospital, performing numerous obstetric ultrasounds and invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures daily. She has completed postgraduate studies in Pregnancy Pathology and since 2022 is a doctoral candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Xatziioannou participates in numerous Greek and European conferences and contributes to the authorship of academic articles in both Greek and international journals. 

SERVICES 

·      Prenatal Diagnosis: Early pregnancy ultrasound, Nuchal translucency ultrasound, Second trimester detailed ultrasound, Fetal Doppler ultrasound.

·      3D/4D fetal ultrasound.

·      Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, Non-invasive prenatal testing (cell-free fetal DNA).

·      Pregnancy monitoring.

·      Gynecological ultrasound.

·      Comprehensive gynecological examination (tests – Pap smear, HPV DNA test, vaginal fluid cultures). 

·      Breast examination.

·      Colposcopy.

·      Infertility evaluation and management.

·      Contraception.

·      Laparoscopic Surgery.

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.

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.

Dalivigkas Ioannis MD, MSc, PhD is an Obstetric Surgeon Gynecologist and maintains his private practice in Moschato. He is a graduate of the Department of Biology and the Medical School of Athens at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Mesolongi "Hatzikosta." He served for two years as a rural doctor at the Health Center of Amfiklia and the Regional Clinic of Brallos. He specialized in Gynecology at the General Anti-Cancer – Oncological Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," where he gained extensive experience in gynecological surgeries as well as in the management and treatment of all gynecological system disorders. He completed his specialization and worked at the Gynecological Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon," with a significant number of obstetric interventions and deliveries, as well as numerous cases related to pregnancy pathology. Concurrently, he attended the postgraduate program "Pathology of Pregnancy." Subsequently, he worked for three years as a Consultant B’ in the 1st Health Region of Attica at the Spata Health Center and in the 5th clinic of the General Hospital – Maternity Hospital "Elena Venizelou." During this tenure, he produced a rich scientific portfolio consisting of presentations at domestic and international conferences as well as publications in medical journals. It is noteworthy that within the framework of health education, he conducted lectures at secondary schools in the area under the responsibility of the Spata Health Center regarding the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and HPV vaccination. Finally, he collaborates with the Maternity Hospitals Mitera, Rea, and Leto.

Tsouras Petros is a Surgeon Obstetrician - Gynecologist, Consultant at the General Hospital - Maternity "ELENA VENIZELOU" and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He is also a Scientific Collaborator at the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinics of MITERA, IASO, and REA. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and graduated with honors from the same institution. He specialized as a Surgeon Obstetrician-Gynecologist at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," where he managed a multitude of oncological surgeries, and subsequently at the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou," where he continues as a Consultant. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each woman.

Panousis Dimitris MD, FEBS - Breast Surgeon, PhD, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialization at the First University Clinic of the University of Athens. He is a certified Breast Surgeon (FEBS/Breast Surgery) by the European Board of Surgery and has received training from the laparoscopic department of the University of Clermont-Ferrand. Having participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars, he manages cases across the full spectrum of his specialty. In particular, the physician specializes in two areas: endoscopic surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic) and the surgical treatment of breast cancer, as well as managing consequences arising from postoperative therapeutic treatment such as gynecological conditions related to pharmacological therapy, postoperative menopause, vaginal dryness, and fertility preservation prior to chemotherapy.

Papavasileiou Sofia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. She is a graduate of the Medical School "Ovidius Constanta" and completed her specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology. More specifically, she specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ierapetra and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital of Trikala and the "Elena Venizelou" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and has attended numerous seminars to keep up with developments in her field and to continuously grow professionally.

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.

"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."

Bousios Ioannis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a member of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, he has significant clinical experience and collaborates with major obstetric clinics.

Euthymiou Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in assisted reproduction at the CRGH Fertility Clinic in London. He is certified in performing vaginal ultrasound by the British Fertility Society (BFS), particularly in 3D ultrasound techniques and Hyterosonography within the framework of investigating and treating infertility. He has significant clinical experience, with his clinical interest focusing on reproductive endocrinology and innovative alternative treatments for patients with repeated implantation failures.

Gerentes Xristos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Metamorphosis. He holds a degree from the Medical School of "Carol Davila" University and has specialized in in vitro fertilization and laparoscopic techniques. He completed his specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Sf. Pantelimon Hospitals, Albertinen - Krantenhans Hamburg, and the General Hospital of Chalkida, and obtained his specialty title from the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital. Alongside his private practice, he is a Primary member of the National College of Obstetricians - Gynecologists of Greece and a Scientific Associate of "IAKENTRO," a leading in vitro fertilization center. Additionally, he collaborates with the Iaso Group, Hygeia, Athens Medical Center, Biomedicine, and Eurodiet. Furthermore, Dr. Gerentes has presented papers at international conferences, participated in numerous conferences and postgraduate seminars, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound, the European Society of Human Reproduction, and the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

Η Κυριακή Πασλίδη είναι Ψυχολόγος, Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και ειδικευόμενη Δεκτική Μουσικοθεραπεύτρια. Με πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχει υπηρεσίες Ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, Συμβουλευτικής, Ψυχοθεραπείας και Δεκτικής Μουσικοθεραπείας σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες καθώς και υπηρεσίες επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού σε έφηβους και ενήλικες. Βασική της επιδίωξη είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να αναπτύξει τις δυνατότητές του και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του υγεία και ευεξία μέσα από εξατομικευμένη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση.

Είναι υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Ειδικών Θεραπειών «Ανοιχτός Τόπος» στη Νέα Ιωνία Αττικής, ένα σύγχρονο Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών και Συμβουλευτικής, αφιερωμένο στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων και των οικογενειών τους. Με γνώμονα την προσωπική ανάπτυξη, την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής, προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης, παρέμβασης, θεραπείας και επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού. 

Εποπτεύει τη διεπιστημονική ομάδα του κέντρου η οποία αποτελείται από ψυχολόγους, λογοθεραπευτές, εργοθεραπευτές και ειδικούς παιδαγωγούς, ενώ συνεργάζεται με εξωτερικούς συνεργάτες, εξειδικευμένους επιστήμονες- παιδονευρολόγο, παιδοψυχίατρο και ψυχίατρο.

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. Sykoutris Euaggelos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Alimos, while also serving as a collaborator at the Obstetrics Clinic "Gaia." He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," and received advanced ultrasound training in the United Kingdom. The clinic offers a wide range of medical services including Pap tests, colposcopy, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, 3D-4D imaging of obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, monitoring of high-risk pregnancies, monitoring of multiple pregnancies, monitoring of pregnancies with fetal growth restriction, management of amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polycystic ovary syndrome, monitoring of menopausal women, management of metrorrhagia, sperm inseminations, diagnosis and monitoring of women with HPV infections, and therapeutic intervention with LOOP laser for CIN I, II, and III lesions.

Kosmas Kyriakos is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He graduated from the English-speaking medical school PAVOL SAFARIC in Slovakia, promptly had his diploma recognized in Greece with high distinction, and worked as a rural doctor in the Ilia prefecture (P.I. Koumani). He worked as a general surgeon at Trikala General Hospital and subsequently as an obstetrician gynecologist at Thriasio General Hospital. After fulfilling his military obligations, he completed his specialty at Nikaia General Hospital. Simultaneously, he attended conferences both in Greece and abroad and participated in seminars on laparoscopic surgery and gynecological endoscopy. Since then, he has maintained a private practice in Peristeri and concurrently collaborates with all private hospitals and maternity clinics in Athens.

Obstetrician - Gynecologist Dionysia Rompoti, MD, MSc, maintains a modern private practice in Ilisia, offering specialized obstetrics and gynecology services with a focus on breast diseases. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds two Master’s degrees: in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and in Breast Diseases, as well as a Diploma in Senology from the Hellenic School of Mastology. She also holds certification in Medical Acupuncture and has completed a six-month specialization in obstetric-gynecological ultrasound.Her professional experience includes serving as an Attending Physician in the Gynecology Department of the General Clinic TYPET “Ygeias Melathron” and specialization in the Breast Department of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Athens University at “Alexandra” General Hospital. She has also worked as a resident at the Theagenio Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki and the General Hospital of Lefkada, while her experience further includes rural medical service on the islands of Syros and Mykonos. Finally, her publications in international medical journals and participation in scientific conferences confirm her academic and clinical excellence.