Health professionals for Pregnancy in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Ο Δρ. Χρήστος Μπενέκος είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Καισαριανή, Κηφισιά καθώς και στους Αμπελόκηπους. Τα γυναικολογικά ιατρεία στην Καισαριανή και την Κηφισιά, αποτελούν οικογενειακή υπόθεση καθώς από γενιά σε γενιά ο Δρ. Μπενέκος και η οικογένειά του αποτελούμενη από γιατρούς με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία, προάγουν σε αυτά την φροντίδα της γυναίκας, με σύγχρονη ιατρική αριστεία. Το ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους, είναι Πρότυπο Μαιευτικό κέντρο και πολυϊατρείο, με τμήμα εμβρυομητρικής, αυχενικής διαφάνειας, Β' επιπέδου, Doppler και πλαστικής χειρουργικής καθώς παρέχονται και δυνατότητα αιματολογικών εξετάσεων και Μαστολόγος.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy στο Βουκουρέστι, από όπου έλαβε το πτυχίο Ιατρικής με άριστη βαθμολογία. Στα πρώτα του επαγγελματικά βήματα υπηρέτησε ως ιατρός στις Ελληνικές Δυνάμεις Κύπρου και στη συνέχεια εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη συμμετοχή και αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων και βαρέων χειρουργικών περιστατικών. Η χειρουργική αυτή εμπειρία αποτέλεσε ισχυρή βάση για τη μετέπειτα εξειδίκευσή του στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία.

Η εκπαίδευσή του στη Γυναικολογία ξεκίνησε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς", όπου παρείχε ιατρικές υπηρεσίες σε γυναίκες με ευρύ φάσμα γυναικολογικών παθήσεων. Ακολούθως εντάχθηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο και Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου", όπου ανέπτυξε εκτενή κλινική και χειρουργική εμπειρία στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία. καθώς συμμετείχε σε μεγάλο αριθμό φυσιολογικών και επιπλεγμένων τοκετών, διαχειρίστηκε μαιευτικά και γυναικολογικά επείγοντα περιστατικά και είχε ενεργό ρόλο στην παρακολούθηση κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου, καθώς και σε καισαρικές τομές αυξημένων απαιτήσεων. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στα εξωτερικά ιατρεία, στο τμήμα Κολποσκόπησης και στο Τμήμα Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένη συμβουλευτική και υποστήριξη στις γυναίκες.

Ο Δρ. Μπενέκος διαθέτει σημαντική συμμετοχή σε πολυάριθμα μαιευτικά και γυναικολογικά χειρουργεία, συμπεριλαμβανομένων λαπαροσκοπικών, υστεροσκοπικών και ογκολογικών επεμβάσεων, καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών όγκων και προκαρκινικών αλλοιώσεων του τραχήλου με σύγχρονες τεχνικές, όπως η εξάχνωση με λέιζερ. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί και πιστοποιηθεί σε προηγμένα πρωτόκολλα υποστήριξης ζωής, επείγουσας και κρίσιμης φροντίδας στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία, καθώς και στη διαχείριση τραύματος.

Επιπλέον, έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή εμπειρία μέσω παρακολούθησης στην Αναπαραγωγική Ενδοκρινολογία σε εξειδικευμένο κέντρο γονιμότητας στο εξωτερικό, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει και σε πρωτοποριακά εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα ρομποτικής χειρουργικής. Διατηρεί ενεργή παρουσία στον επιστημονικό χώρο με συμμετοχή και παρουσιάσεις σε ιατρικά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, καθώς και με συμβολή σε δημοσιευμένες ερευνητικές εργασίες σε διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Το 2018 ήταν Fellow Observer στο UCLA, υπό τις οδηγίες της επιστημονικής ομάδας του professor Acacio για ζητήματα παθολογίας κύησης και αναπαραγωγική ενδοκρινολογίας.

Στόχος του είναι οι ασθενείς να λαμβάνουν ακριβείς αξιολογήσεις, υπεύθυνη καθοδήγηση, παροχή εξατομικευμένης, σύγχρονης και υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικής φροντίδας, με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες κάθε γυναίκας, παρέχοντας πάντα ξεκάθαρες εξηγήσεις και θεραπευτικές επιλογές βασισμένες σε σύγχρονα ιατρικά δεδομένα.

Dr. Galatis Dionysis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician Surgeon based in Athens. He holds a Doctorate and a degree from the Medical School of Athens. His specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Elena Venizelou Hospital - Maternity Hospital (and at GNA Laiko), while he continues his training in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques at Aretaieio Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Galatis is a scientific collaborator at REA, METROPOLITAN, MITERA, Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis, Aretaieio, and Elena Venizelou Hospitals. His specialty includes the investigation of infertility, In Vitro Fertilization - Assisted Reproduction, Aesthetic Gynecology, Urogynecology, and Laparoscopic - Hysteroscopic Surgery. Additionally, he offers services such as pregnancy monitoring, breast examination, colposcopy, intrauterine device (IUD) placement, as well as preventive gynecological examinations.

Furthermore, Dr. Galatis addresses issues such as menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions.

Moulakakis Vasileios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Glyfada and Koropi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Patras and obtained his specialty certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Tzaneio Hospital of Piraeus. Additionally, he completed a three-month surgical training program in France. He possesses substantial clinical experience, having worked in major obstetric clinics such as Lito, and has served as an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon at IASO Maternity Hospital. He attended postgraduate lectures at Aretaieio and Alexandra hospitals and has delivered speeches, educational courses, lectures, literature reviews, oral presentations, free communications at numerous conferences on various topics, and has publications in both international and Greek journals.

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.

Prifti Kalomoira is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Paleo Faliro and Keratea. She holds a Medical Degree from Charles University in Prague and specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Preveza, as well as in Gynecology - Oncology at the General Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas" and at the 4th Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Regional General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." To this day, she remains a scientific collaborator of Iaso Maternity Hospital and Rea Maternity Hospital and actively participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continuous professional development. Finally, she has numerous academic publications throughout her career and is a member of the Medical Association of Athens.

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.

Kathopoulis Nikolaos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a PhD in the field of Gynecological Laparoscopy from the Medical School of Athens, where he is a Fellow at the First Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in the Laparoscopic Surgery department of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." Additionally, he holds an MSc in "Female Reproduction" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he is also certified with the "Bachelor in Endoscopy Certificate" from the European Academy of Gynecological Surgery. Furthermore, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Pyrgos "Andreas Papandreou" and the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He collaborates with numerous Gynecological Clinics and Maternity Hospitals, such as "IASO," "Rhea," "Mitera," "Leto," and "Doctor's Hospital." Lastly, he has participated in numerous international and national conferences, and his articles have been published in both Greek and international medical journals.

Anna Mylona is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her Obstetrics training at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She obtained her specialty following training in hospital institutions in Athens as well as in Sweden. Additionally, she worked as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Karlstad Centralsjukhuset Hospital and the Avonova Mariestad Health Center in Sweden. Currently, alongside her private practice, she collaborates with the maternity clinics Leto, Iaso, and Rea. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Piraeus Medical Association and continuously attends seminars and annual symposiums aiming to enhance her specialization and maintain excellent professional training.

Ο Μπούτας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD, MRBS είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας με εξειδίκευση στις Παθήσεις και στην Χειρουργική του Μαστού, την οποία έλαβε στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Mainz της Γερμανίας, και διαθέτει ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στους Αμπελόκηπους και στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδικό αντικείμενο την θεραπεία του καρκίνου του μαστού, για την οποία έλαβε την υποτροφία αριστείας “Siemens” από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Επιπλέον, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στην "Έρευνα στην Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" και έχει λάβει την ειδικότητα της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας στην Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Νοσοκομείο "Αρεταίειον" Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Υστεροσκόπηση από τον Καθηγητή Bettocchi, ο οποίος είναι πρωτοπόρος τόσο στην διαγνωστική όσο και στην επεμβατική υστεροσκόπηση. Κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην διενέργεια διαγνωστικής κολποσκόπησης από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος μετεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα, αλλά και στο εξωτερικό με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα του. Έχει διατελέσει Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Γ’ Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στη Μονάδα Μαστού και είναι διδάσκων στα Μεταπτυχιακά Προγράμματα Σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ "Παθολογία της Κύησης", "Παθήσεις Μαστού" και "Μητρικός Θηλασμός και Γονεϊκότητα". Έχει λάβει το βραβείο “Γ. Παπανικολάου” για επιστημονική έρευνα στο χώρο της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας για την περίοδο 2020-2022 καθώς επίσης και το βραβείο καλύτερης επιστημονικής εργασίας στο 17ο Παγκόσμιο Συνέδριο Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας, 2016. Τέλος, καταμετρά πολυάριθμες ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, με μεγάλο αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά με υψηλό δείκτη απήχησης. Επίσης, είναι μέλος σε Ελληνικές και διεθνείς επιστημονικές εταιρείες. Είναι ο μοναδικός Έλληνας Γυναικολόγος κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Προγράμματος Σπουδών "European Master's Degree in Surgical Oncology, reconstructive and aesthetic Breast Surgery". Ο γιατρός συνεργάζεται με τις Μαιευτικές Κλινικές Ιασώ, Ρέα και Λητώ και είναι επιστημονικός υπεύθυνος της Μονάδας μαστού στο Ιατρικό Π. Φαλήρου.

Boukorou Garyfallia is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon practicing privately in the Kallithea area. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2013 and subsequently completed her mandatory rural service at the regional clinics of Kea and Agios Georgios, Boeotia. She specialized at the General Hospital of Chalkida and the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou." During this period, she participated in hundreds of deliveries and numerous gynecological surgeries, gaining experience in the management of obstetric and gynecological emergency cases, while also contributing to the scientific work of her clinic. After obtaining her specialty, she remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as a specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist for two years, concurrently completing the Postgraduate Program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in “Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine” with distinction. She is certified in conducting diagnostic colposcopy by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. The physician's ongoing commitment is to thoroughly address her patients' gynecological issues and to provide solutions through high-level services, as well as to monitor the entire spectrum of pregnancies up to delivery, from uncomplicated to high-risk pregnancies, with the primary goal of safeguarding the health of both mother and fetus.

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).

Rentoumi Euaggelia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Moschato. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly with postgraduate training in "Pathology of Pregnancy" and "International Medicine - Health Crisis Management" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received excellent training in her field both in Greece and abroad, having specialized in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and in Menopause & Climacteric Management at Aretaieio Hospital. Additionally, she has been trained in breast diseases by the Hellenic School of Mastology and in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Hysteroscopy by the European Academy of Gynecological Surgery in Leuven, Belgium, as well as in colposcopy and disorders of the lower genital tract by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO). Currently, alongside her private practice, she is a scientific collaborator with the "Mitera," "Rea," and "Iaso" Clinics.

Georgogiannis Nikolaos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician MD, MSc, PhD, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Athens, with a postgraduate degree in infertility and female reproduction, and a Medical degree from the same University. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and at Aretaieio Hospital, followed by further training in human reproduction in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he holds certifications in diagnostic and interventional colposcopy, gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography, as well as laparoscopic surgery. Concurrently, he is affiliated with the maternity hospitals "Rhea," "Leto," and "Iaso," and has also worked as a Registrar Gynecologist in Brighton, England. Furthermore, he is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergency and a member of numerous associations and societies related to Gynecology and Obstetrics both in Greece and Europe. His clinic offers modern and fully equipped facilities, along with a range of essential gynecological services such as Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, comprehensive gynecological check-ups, colposcopy, infertility evaluation, and breast examination.

Emmanouil Xeirakis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aretaieio Hospital. Additionally, he specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery in Clermont Ferrand and is certified in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound by the Ministry of Education. Finally, he is a collaborator of the Medisystem Interamerican Health Network and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Society of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor, as well as Vice President of the Society of Cardiotocography and Safe Delivery.

Triantafyllou Olga is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Kallithea. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. She began her specialty training at the A' Surgical Clinic of Kalamata Hospital. Subsequently, she trained at the Gynecological Clinic of Metaxa Hospital and the A' University Clinic of G.N.A. "Alexandra" of the University of Athens, where she completed her specialization. She then worked as a Gynecologist - Obstetrician in the Colposcopy - Cervical Pathology department of Alexandra Hospital. The doctor performs all necessary examinations related to the prevention of gynecological diseases and manages issues associated with menstrual disorders, infertility, and menopause. Additionally, she conducts pregnancy monitoring as well as the management of deliveries. As an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, she collaborates with major maternity hospitals in Athens. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous seminars and scientific conferences covering the full spectrum of her specialty, and her articles have been published in medical journals.

Margelis Zois is a Surgeon Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. The doctor collaborates with the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic REA. At his private practice, he offers a wide range of services covering the entire spectrum of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association.

Dr. Klapon - Mpenekou Karmen is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Kaisariani and Kifisia. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Romania and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." She has been trained in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound and holds a license to perform gynecological ultrasounds. Additionally, she is specialized in Acupuncture in both Greece and China. Furthermore, she has participated in over 20 Greek and international scientific conferences, symposia, and seminars, as well as numerous acupuncture conferences and seminars. In her private practices, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each woman.