Doctors for Infertility near Exarcheia

Kapetanellis Eustratios is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Elliniko and Ambelokipi. He holds a postgraduate degree in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telesurgery and is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bologna in Italy. Additionally, he holds the FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology) title from the European Urological Association and has specialized in Urology at major hospitals in the country. He is specialized in oncological urology and has extensive experience in diseases of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, prostate, and andrological conditions. Moreover, he has numerous participations in conferences in Greece and abroad, with various presentations at many of them. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Urological Association, and the Endourological Society.

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.

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.

Galanakis Ioannis is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist and holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with private practices in Ampelokipoi and Nikaia. He completed his basic medical studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. As a military doctor, he also graduated from the Military School of Corps Officers and continued his service in the Navy. He began his specialization in Urology at the Naval Hospitals of Crete and Athens and completed it at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". He became a member, after pan-European examinations, of the European Board of Urology (Fellow of the European Board of Urology, FEBU) and subsequently underwent further training for two years in Italy (San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa) and the United Kingdom (Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne), covering the entire spectrum of modern management of urological diseases, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques (endourology - laparoscopic urology) as well as andrology. His literary and scientific work is extensive and includes publications in international and Greek journals (editorial member in several international journals), serving as a reviewer for scientific articles, numerous lectures, round tables, and presentations at international and Greek conferences. He holds the position of Director at the Urological Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens and is concurrently Director Urologist at the Psychiko Medical Center.

Dellis Grigorios MD, MSc, PhD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist and operates his private practice in Ilisia. He holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery from the same university. Furthermore, after written and oral examinations, he became a member of the European Association of Urology and underwent further training at the 2nd Urological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Currently, he is a Consultant at the Urological Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital and manages cases covering the entire spectrum of urology, with a special focus on Minimally Invasive techniques both in Oncology and in the management of Urinary Tract Lithiasis, aiming to provide comprehensive services to patients.

In 2023, he traveled to the United Kingdom for training in Robotic Surgery, where he was trained in Robotic Prostatectomy, participating both as an assistant and as a console surgeon in a large number of procedures. He performs surgeries using the DaVinci Xi system at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and at IASO Clinic.

He has presented communications at both Greek and international conferences and has been a speaker at conferences and seminars abroad. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, and the General Medical Council.

Andreas Petrolekas is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds certification from the European Board of Urology and is specialized in internationally recognized clinics and in vitro fertilization centers in Paris, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for managing prostate hyperplasia (prostate vaporization with TURis and laser), malignancies of the urinary system (laparoscopic treatment of kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors), lithiasis (flexible ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence. He possesses remarkable experience, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as Errikos Dynan Hospital, the Medical Center Group, Euroclinic Athens, as well as hospitals in Paris where he completed advanced training in internationally recognized clinics.

Vampouli Sofia is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Ambelokipoi and Corinth. She holds a postgraduate diploma in "Pathology of Pregnancy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a medical degree from the University of Sofia. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology, beginning her residency at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Konstantopouleio - Agia Olga," completing it at the General Hospital "Elena Venizelou," and further specializing in General Surgery at the Specialized Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Currently, in her private practices, she provides specialized services with a thorough understanding of her patients' unique needs, having considerable experience in cervical pathology, pregnancy, and breast screening. Lastly, it is worth mentioning that she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Dr Karakalpakis Deukalion is a Gynecologist & Obstetrician with a private practice in the Ampelokoipi area of Athens. He holds a PhD in Gynecology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from King's College London. He has clinical experience in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, including St Mary's Hospital (Imperial College London). He served for five years as a Consultant for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) at the 1st University Clinic of the "Alexandra" General Hospital of Athens. The doctor bases his practice on the British framework of medical service delivery, integrating the medical knowledge and work culture of Great Britain with the Greek healthcare environment. All cases at the practice are managed with absolute confidentiality and respect. Furthermore, he is a member of the General Medical Council (United Kingdom Medical Association) and the Hellenic Ultrasound Society.

Aristeidis Zarogiannos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps (S.S.A.S). He has many years of clinical experience, having worked in several military hospitals in Attica, and serves as a Military Physician in the Urology Clinic of the 417 NIMTS.

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.

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.

Kestekidou Aleksandra is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Acupuncturist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki, where she provides high-level obstetric, gynecological, and acupuncture services. She has experience in delivering personalized care for women. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2007. Subsequently, she completed her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital, where she gained valuable experience in obstetric cases, gynecological surgeries, and supporting women during pregnancy. Aiming to specialize in reproductive issues, she pursued a postgraduate diploma in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the "Alexandra" Hospital. Additionally, she trained and became certified in Medical Acupuncture, focusing on pain and stress management as well as alternative approaches to improve female reproductive and mental health. Her scientific activity includes participation and attendance at international conferences. She collaborates with the "REA" Maternity Hospital.

Georgia Mendrinou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. Simultaneously, she is a Scientific Collaborator at IASO, MITERA, REA Maternity Hospitals, and the "White Cross" Clinic. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli and the General State Hospital of Nikaia. Furthermore, she has received specialization in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Kyparissia, as well as in "Climacteric and Menopause" at Aretaieio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in the management of low and high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy pathology, and menopause.

Stratakis Nikolaos I is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nea Erythraia and Kolonaki. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and has extensive experience in gynecological surgery and laparoscopic surgery. He collaborates with Iaso Hospital and also manages pediatric cases. Both of his medical offices are accessible to individuals with special needs. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each woman.

Bagiokos Vasileios MD, PhD, DFSRH is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a diploma from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) of England. He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (F.MAS) from New Delhi, India. He serves as a scientific associate at the Obstetric Clinics "Rea," "Iaso," "Leto," and the "Central Clinic of Athens." Additionally, he has worked as a Gynecologist - Obstetrician at Bedford Hospital, Luton & Dunstable Hospital in England, Chalkida General Hospital, "P. & A. Kyriakou" General Pediatric Hospital, and "Elena Venizelou" General Hospital. He actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece and abroad as part of his continuing education and has published articles in both Greek and international journals. Finally, the doctor is a member of numerous scientific associations and societies.

Mparmpounaki Stauroula is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a postgraduate degree in Research on Female Reproduction from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and is certified in colposcopy. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital - Maternity Hospital "Elena Venizelou" and at the Theia Pronoia Hospital "I Pammakaristos," as well as at the General Hospital of Chania. Alongside her private practice, the doctor collaborates with the Maternity Hospitals "Mitera," "Leto," "Iaso," and "Rhea."

Paizis Thodoris is a Urologist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of Ovidius University with a specialty in Urology and is also a graduate of the Military Medical Training School (SEOPY) from the Air Force Medical Personnel Training Center (KEYPA). The doctor is a specialist urologist with extensive clinical experience in both the public and private sectors. Since 2024, he has been a Consultant at the Urology Clinic of the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro and maintains a private practice in Pagrati. He has served at major hospitals such as the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas,” where he completed his specialty in Urology, and has actively participated in Greek and international conferences with scientific presentations. His goal is to provide high-level medical services based on continuous education and scientific evidence.