Health professionals for Pregnancy

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.

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.

Maria Sakellariou is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She grew up in Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also completed her postgraduate studies in "High Risk Pregnancy." She specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 3rd Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of the University of Athens at "Attikon" University Hospital, completing one year of specialty training in General Surgery at the 2nd Department of General Surgery of the University of Athens at Aretaieio Hospital. In France, she completed part of her Obstetrics - Gynecology specialty at CHU Bicetre in Paris, where she also obtained the University Diploma in Operative Hysteroscopy. Additionally, she received further training as a Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery at CHU Estaing in Clermont-Ferrand, in France. She is a Consultant at the 1st Gynecological Dypartment at Metropolitan General, in the Department of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, and collaborates with the REA, IASO, and MITERA Maternity Hospitals. She sees patients at her private practice, at Metropolitan General, and at Health Spot Glyfada. Finally, she participates in the National Program "PROLAMBANO" for cervical cancer prevention.

Kondylis Paulos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Alimos. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous cases of infertility, pregnancy, vaginitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, cervicitis, and other conditions, both in his work at hospitals such as "Iaso," "Rea," and the University General Hospital of Heraklion, where he served as an assistant Consultant B in the In Vitro Fertilization Unit, collaborating with Director Professor Antonis Makrygiannakis as part of his specialization in the field of Medically Assisted Reproduction (in vitro fertilization). Some of the services the doctor offers include routine gynecological examinations, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, fertility assessments, in vitro fertilization, cardiotocography, colposcopy, liquid-based cytology, pregnancy monitoring, Pap tests, and hysteroscopy. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Obstetricians-Gynecologists, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and the BIOCARE health network.

Η Dr. Γλυκερία Καρατάσιου MD MSc Μαιευτήρας - Χειρούργος Γυναικολόγος εδρεύει στον Εύοσμο Θεσσαλονίκης και είναι συνεργάτης ιατρός με τις κλινικές Άγιος Λουκάς , Γένεσις και Γενική κλινική στη Θεσσαλονίκη και το ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στην Αθήνα. Απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου της Μεθοδολογίας της Έρευνας στο ΑΠΘ, ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της στην Μαιευτική-Γυναικολογία στο ΓΝ Παπαγεωργίου. Είναι πιστοποιημένη ιατρός στην διαχείριση και αντιμετώπιση μαιευτικών επειγόντων περιστατικών από το διεθνές σεμινάριο Advance Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO). Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Υπερήχων Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας (Ε.Ε.Υ.Μ.Γ.) στη διενέργεια γυναικολογικού υπερηχογραφήματος. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου (HSCCP) από την οποία έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στη διενέργεια διαγνωστικής κολποσκόπησης. Γυναικολόγος στο πολυιατρείο των Ιατρών του Κόσμου στην Θεσσαλονίκη, με συμμετοχή σε διάφορες αποστολές και δράσεις της Οργάνωσης. Το γυναικολογικό ιατρείο της Dr. Γλυκερία Καρατάσιου, εξοπλισμένο με σύγχρονα μηχανήματα νέας τεχνολογίας, παρέχει ιατρικές υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου .Οι παρεχόμενες υπηρεσίες αφορούν σε : Προληπτικό έλεγχο με Τεστ ΠΑΠ υγρής φάσης, hpv DNA test, κολπικό υπερηχογράφημα 3D , έλεχο μαστού - κολποσκόπηση, αντιμετώπιση δυσπλασιών και κονδυλωμάτων – Πρόληψη, διάγνωση, θεραπεία σεξουαλικώς μεταδιδόμενων νοσημάτων - Διαταραχές περιόδου - Αντισύλληψη - Παιδική και εφηβική γυναικολογία - Διαταραχές κλιμακτηρίου και εμμηνόπαυσης - Χειρουργική γυναικολογία, υστεροσκόπηση, λαπαροσκόπηση - Διερεύνηση υπογονιμότητας - Καθ'έξιν αποβολές - Παρακολούθηση κύησης, μαιευτικό υπερηχογράφημα, 3D & 4D υπερηχογράφημα - Φυσιολογικός τοκετός & Καισαρική". Με βάση τα σύγχρονα ιατρικά πρωτόκολλα, μέσα από μια εξατομικευμένη και ολιστική προσέγγιση της σύγχρονης γυναίκας, η γιατρός επιλέγει τις κατάλληλες διαγνωστικές μεθόδους, εξασφαλίζοντας το βέλτιστο θεραπευτικό πλάνο.

Dr. Vlaxos Spyridon is an Obstetrician – Gynecologist with comprehensive training and extensive clinical experience in modern obstetrics and gynecology. In his clinic in Ampelokipoi, he provides personalized medical care with scientific precision, discretion, and respect for the needs of every woman. In 2017, he graduated with distinction as the top of his class from the Medical School of Ovidius University of Constanța and completed his specialty training in Obstetrics-Gynecology at Elena Venizelou General Hospital, one of the leading obstetric hospitals in the country. Throughout his professional career, he has diligently served with a commitment to safety and quality of care in both regional hospitals and hospitals in Athens, gaining substantial experience in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies as well as in the medical and surgical treatment of various gynecological conditions. He incorporates the latest advances in obstetrics and gynecology into a high-standard medical practice, emphasizing documentation, consistency, and continuous scientific vigilance.

His approach is characterized by calmness, precision, and responsibility, creating an environment of trust, safety, and respect for every woman.

Pasxalidou Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician, a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Chalandri and concurrently serves as a scientific collaborator in the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University of Athens, at "Aretaieio" Hospital in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery. She specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," at the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," as well as at the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aretaieio Hospital, a Certified European Training Centre in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the European College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of them.

Drakaki Niki is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Chania. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete. In her private practice, she provides a wide range of services such as Pap tests, ultrasound, breast examinations, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and she specializes in fertility, assisted reproduction, menopause, endometriosis, and the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. The physician participates in the National Prevention Program "PROLAMVANO" "Spyros Doxiades" for cervical cancer.

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.

Popi Kouloufakou - Gratsia is a Pediatrician and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Pediatrics and Research (MSc) at the same university. She has laboratory and clinical research experience in allergology, clinical immunology, and childhood obesity. Additionally, she has published works in international journals and books and has received funding for research in infectious diseases. Finally, she possesses significant clinical experience, having worked as a Pediatrician at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou".

Dr Kougioumtsidou Niki is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon, PhD holder from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and maintains private practices in Evosmos and Lagadas, Thessaloniki. She focuses on issues concerning the safety and health of every woman. She completed her specialty at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" and has since been engaged in providing obstetric and gynecological services, aiming at accurate diagnosis and responsible counseling for every gynecological condition, as well as the smooth progression of pregnancy at every stage.

"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."

Kasimatis Konstantinos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Volos. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He possesses the Obstetric Diploma "Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics" and has attended a postgraduate program on "Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, he is an associate physician at Iaso Thessaly, in the Obstetrics Clinic "Konstantinopoulou" in Volos and has previously served as Consultant at the University Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa.

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.

Kavroxorianos Spyros is an Obstetrician – Gynecologist MSc with experience in routine gynecological examinations, pregnancy monitoring, and the investigation and treatment of infertility. At his clinic in Heraklion, Crete, he provides personalized care with a modern and scientifically substantiated approach. He has significant education and continuous training in the field of reproductive medicine, aiming to offer high-quality healthcare services. He collaborates with modern medical facilities such as Asklipieion of Crete, Genesis Crete, and Genesis Athens, providing comprehensive care in obstetrics and gynecology. He has completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Human Reproduction, as well as specialized training in the same field. Additionally, he has basic life support training and studies in Medicine. His professional experience includes work at specialized reproduction centers and collaboration with recognized organizations in assisted reproduction, emphasizing scientific accuracy and patient safety. He is a member of scientific and professional associations such as the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, the General Medical Council, the Hellenic Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the Panhellenic Medical Association. He actively participates in scientific activities and has contributed to academic publications in the field 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.

Kasparian Eufrosyni - Samantha Kai Synergates are based in Athens and the island of Tinos. Kasparian Eufrosyni - Samantha is a graduate of the Belgrade Medical School and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." She collaborates with the Mitera Maternity Hospital and other private clinics. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Cyclades Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetric-Gynecological Society, the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound. Kasparian's associate is midwife Evangelia Christakou, a graduate of the Athens Midwifery Department and a holder of a postgraduate degree from the "Health Unit Management" program. Evangelia Christakou is an independent midwife specializing in natural physiological childbirth, home birth, and VBAC, and is the vice president of the "Eutokia" association. Additionally, she is an active member and co-responsible for the operation of Preparation Groups for childbirth and parenting, a member of the Athens Midwives Association, and the "Friends of Breastfeeding" association, and has served as a speaker at the 1st and 2nd seminar of the S.E.M. Athens on the topic "Natural Childbirth." She has attended seminars and conferences on breastfeeding, alternative childbirth methods, homeopathy, reflexology, and pelvic floor rehabilitation, and works as a freelance midwife collaborating with the Mitera Maternity Hospital. The clinic provides services and counseling related to pregnancy, infertility, contraception, the management of benign gynecological conditions, and the prevention of gynecological cancer.