Health professionals for Pregnancy

Dr. Sofia Genitsaridi is a pediatrician with a private practice based in Glyfada, Athens. She graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

She completed part of her pediatric residency with a specialization in Neonatology at the University Neonatal Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, where she received training in neonatal resuscitation, early neonatal care, and the establishment of breastfeeding immediately after birth.

She obtained her PhD from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors (“Excellent”). Her doctoral dissertation focused on the effectiveness of a personalized model of nutrition, physical activity, and psychological intervention for the prevention and management of childhood and adolescent obesity and overweight. The research was conducted at the Weight Management Center of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital.

Dr. Genitsaridi also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pediatrics – Clinical Practice and Research, from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which she completed with distinction.

She worked as a scientific associate at the University Pediatric Clinic in Mainz, Germany, gaining valuable international clinical experience. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her pediatric specialization at the 1st University Pediatric Clinic of “Aghia Sophia” Children's Hospital, where she was trained in diagnosing and managing a wide range of common and rare pediatric conditions. She successfully passed the national board certification exams in Pediatrics.

Currently, Dr. Genitsaridi works as a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Obesity Center, part of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st University Pediatric Clinic at “Aghia Sophia” Hospital, and serves as an Attending Pediatrician at the Athens Euroclinic for Children.

She has actively participated in numerous national and international pediatric congresses as both an attendee and invited speaker. Her academic portfolio includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals. Dr. Genitsaridi is also certified in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) and has received extensive training in breastfeeding support through various specialized seminars.

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.

Η Κολοκυθά Παναγιώτα MD, PhD, EFOG-EBCOG είναι Μαιευτήρας – Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ανατομικής Παθολογίας και πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά την διάρκεια των σπουδών της επελέγη και φοίτησε και σε διεθνούς φήμης Πανεπιστήμια των ΗΠΑ, ως Research Fellow στο Πανεπιστήμιο Yale, και ως Clinical Fellow στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Johns Hopkins στη Βαλτιμόρη, ενώ συμμετείχε επιτυχώς και στις εξετάσεις USMLE αποκτώντας την πιστοποίηση ECFMG. Επιπλέον, η ιατρός εκπαιδεύτηκε ως ειδικευόμενη Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών “ η Ελπίς”, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Έδεσσας και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο - Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου". Tο 2021 πιστοποιήθηκε και από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων Γυναικολόγων, μετά από επιτυχή συμμετοχή στις Πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις ειδικότητας. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητάς της αντιμετώπισε πληθώρα περίπλοκων μαιευτικών και γυναικολογικών περιστατικών και απέκτησε εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της ειδικότητας. Παράλληλα συμμετείχε στα προγράμματα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Υστεροσκόπηση και Προχωρημένη Λαπαροσκοπική Συρραφή. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της εκπαίδευσής της, μετέβη στο Λονδίνο προκειμένου να εξειδικευτεί στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή. Εκεί εργάστηκε για ένα έτος στο Princess Royal University Hospital και ακολούθως για 3 έτη στο κέντρο Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής Create Fertility London, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στα πρωτόκολλα εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης, τον τρισδιάστατο (3D) γυναικολογικό υπέρηχο, τις σπερματεγχύσεις, τις σονοϋστερουπηρηχογραφίες, τις ωοληψίες και εμβρυομεταφορές. Κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην Υπερηχογραφία Πυέλου – Υστεροσονογραφία (HyCoSy) – 3D Υπερηχογραφία καθώς επίσης και στην Εμβρυομεταφορά – Σπερματέγχυση, από τη Βρετανική Εταιρεία Αναπαραγωγής (British Fertility Society), στην οποία είναι μέλος από το 2020. Έχει δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή περιοδικά, καθώς επίσης και συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια της ESHRE και του RCOG με προφορικές ανακοινώσεις και posters.Τέλος, η ιατρός στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο προσφέρει πλήθος υπηρεσιών, εξατομικευμένες για τις ανάγκες του εκάστοτε ασθενούς.

Maria Tsivou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Karditsa. She was born in Karditsa. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialty training in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Attica “Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming” and continued her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Third Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Elena Venizelou" in Athens, where she was trained in managing complex obstetric and gynecologic cases, as well as performing deliveries and gynecologic surgeries. She holds a postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a certification in "Nutrition and Healthy Pregnancy" from the Lifelong Learning and Training Center of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is certified in colposcopy by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. She has participated in numerous conferences and contributed to scientific publications. Her practice offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each patient.

Tzonis Panagiotis - Art Of Life Fertility & IVF is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Novi Sad and holds a postgraduate diploma in Research on Reproductive Health from the University of Athens, while also being a Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the hospitals: “Metaxa” in Piraeus, General Hospital of Athens “Attikon”, and the “Genesis” clinic, where he remains a scientific collaborator to this day. He has a total of 6 foreign-language publications and simultaneously attends a large number of seminars and medical conferences in his field of specialization. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the European Society of Reproductive Immunology, the Hellenic Immunological Society, the Hellenic Breast Surgery Society, and the Hellenic Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Ioannis A. Thanopoulos is an Obstetrician, Surgeon - Gynecologist and maintains private practices in Ilion and Kolonaki. He is trained in the application of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology and specializes in colposcopy and laparoscopic surgery. He completed his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Patras Medical School and his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). He completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at GNA ALEXANDRA and in the United Kingdom at James Paget University Hospital. His postgraduate degree in "Pathology of Pregnancy" at NKUA focuses on the monitoring of high-risk pregnancies and cervical pathology. He also participates in the specialized program "Human Reproduction" at NKUA. His practice offers comprehensive gynecological examinations, breast examinations, and pregnancy monitoring. He is a member of EMGE and the British College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He serves as the Scientific Director of the gynecological department at the Central Clinic of Athens in Kolonaki and is an associate of the MITERA, IASO, and REA clinics.

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.

Vasilaki Atalanti is a Surgeon Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete since 1995. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty training at the Obstetrics Clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI). Additionally, Dr. Atalanti has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and scientific conferences, both in Greece and abroad, aiming for continuous professional development. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, always respecting the individual needs of each patient.

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.

Dr. Kontou Lorena is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nikaia and Piraeus. She holds a Medical Degree from the University of Ioannina and a PhD from the Medical School of Athens. She serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the climacteric and menopause department at Aretaieio Hospital, and in her practice, she manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of her specialty, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to each patient's needs and a passion for her field.

Maria Aleksiou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with many years of experience and maintains a private practice in Larissa. She completed her specialty training at the University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete. She has served as a Consultant at the General Hospital of Larissa and volunteers for the Red Cross and The Smile of the Child. She has delivered numerous lectures and specializes in colposcopy, HPV-related diseases, infertility investigation, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and menstrual disorders during adolescence. The phrase that summarizes her work is: "Science as an ally in women's health."

Dr. Tsanakalis Emmanouil is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He is a graduate of the International Baccalaureate and continued his studies at Brunel University as well as Kingston University. He holds degrees in Medical Genetics, Medicine, and two postgraduate degrees. He completed the surgical part of his specialty at the Konstantopouleio General Hospital Agia Olga, while the gynecological and obstetric part at Alexandra General Hospital. As an Obstetrician and Gynecological Surgeon, Dr. Tsanakalis Emmanouil specializes in providing high-level care for women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

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.

Retsianis Thomas is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who has maintained a private practice in Larissa since 2015. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and received his specialty certification in Obstetrics - Gynecology from the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University Hospital of Larissa. He is a Certified European Training Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG). He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy, certified in diagnostic colposcopy, and a member of the Hellenic Society for HPV Research and Management, certified in theoretical HPV training. Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, the Hellenic Society of the Lower Genital Tract, and the Hellenic Society of Climacteric and Menopause. His particular areas of interest include cervical pathology and HPV, biomarkers in gynecological cancer, gynecological and obstetric ultrasound—having obtained a six-month postgraduate certification in ultrasound at the University Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of the University Hospital of Larissa—preventive medicine from adolescence to menopause, aesthetic gynecology, and bioethics, holding a Master's degree from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly.

Augeros Konstantinos is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Lamia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is currently a scientific collaborator in the Department of Cervical and Breast Pathology at the University Hospital of Ioannina. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, always respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Roidi Styliani was born in May 1981 in Athens. She began her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Manchester, England, where she stayed for five years. During this time, she has overseen over 1,000 normal deliveries and received training in high-risk pregnancies. In 2017, she completed her specialty training in Greece and commenced her training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology at Alexandra Hospital. After four years, she officially obtained the title of specialist pediatric gynecologist following examinations at the International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Board (IFEPAG). With her comprehensive medical education, experience, and continuous scientific updates, she addresses the needs of every woman from childhood through menopause.

Dr. Spyros Kalogeropoulos, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Aigaleo and Corinth. He graduated from the Medical School of Universita di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catania Sicily Italy. He specializes in recurrent miscarriages, thrombophilia, high-risk pregnancy, as well as cervical pathology. Additionally, he holds a doctorate with a thesis on "Kaposi's Sarcoma," which marked the beginning of the recognition and detection of HIV-AIDS. Dr. Kalogeropoulos has gained significant experience through training at major hospitals in Greece and abroad, including Ospedale "Piemonte" di Messina, the Nursing Institution of the Army Fund (NIMTS), General Hospital of Corfu, and the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." Furthermore, he has served as Head of the Colposcopy Department at Kings College Hospital and as a Collaborating Physician at the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Iaso" Hospital. Currently, he continues to collaborate with the In Vitro Fertilization Unit of "Medimall."