Doctors for Infertility in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Η Νικολαΐδου Μαριλία είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στον Πειραιά και στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακά διπλώματα στην "Έρευνα στην Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" και στη Διοίκηση Υπηρεσιών Υγείας της Εθνικής Σχολής Δημόσιας Υγείας. Είναι κάτοχος του International Interuniversity Diploma of Operative Endoscopy in Gynecology του Κέντρου Ενδοσκοπικής Χειρουργικής CICE, το οποίο αποτελεί πιστοποίηση στα ενδοσκοπικά χειρουργεία. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στην Α΄ Χειρουργική Κλινική του Νοσηλευτικού Ιδρύματος Μετοχικού Ταμείου Στρατού για ένα έτος, και στη Γυναικολογία, αντιμετωπίζοντας όλο το φάσμα της Γυναικολογίας αλλά και της Γυναικολογικής Ογκολογίας, στην Α΄ Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Αντικαρκινικού - Ογκολογικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Άγιος Σάββας". Επιπροσθέτως, εργάσθηκε στο Εργαστήριο Ιολογίας του Νοσοκομείου "Άγιος Σάββας" και ασχολήθηκε με την μελέτη του ιού των κονδυλωμάτων HPV, καθώς και με την έρευνα σε γονιδιακό επίπεδο του καρκίνου του ενδομήτριου. Ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στο Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου", όπου στη διάρκεια της ειδίκευσής της διεκπεραίωσε μεγάλο αριθμό φυσιολογικών τοκετών και καισαρικών τομών, καθώς και μεγάλο αριθμό περιστατικών παθολογίας της κύησης. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί η ενεργός παρουσία και συμμετοχή σε ελληνικά και ξένα συνέδρια, παρουσιάζοντας επιστημονικές εργασίες. Έλαβε έπαινο για την καλύτερη ερευνητική εργασία, καθώς και βραβείο καλύτερης προφορικής εργασίας στο 14ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας και στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ένωσης Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων Ελλάδος, αντίστοιχα. Τα τελευταία χρόνια η ιατρός εξειδικεύεται στην αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών Επιπωματικού - Διεισδυτικού Πλακούντα, που αποτελεί μια σοβαρή επιπλοκή της κύησης, στο Κέντρο Εξειδικευμένης Αντιμετώπισης Διεισδυτικού Πλακούντα σε Μαιευτήριο της Αθήνας. Τέλος, είναι μέλος του International Society of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (IS-PAS) και μέλος της συγγραφικής ομάδας επιστημονικών μελετών επάνω στο θέμα, οι οποίες έχουν δημοσιευθεί σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά.

Savouras Odysseas is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private clinics in Paleo Faliro and Artemis. He holds a medical degree and completed a postgraduate program in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Gynecology at Stanford University in the United States of America. He has specialized in cervical pathology. Additionally, he is the author of the first global book on robotic surgery in gynecology and endometriosis by C. Nezhat. Furthermore, he has served as a trainer in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for other physicians at the World Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery Congress in New York, USA, and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Stournaras Periklis MD is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He has specialized in the Surgical Clinic and the Urological Clinic of the General Hospital "Polyclinic of Athens." He has been trained and has performed numerous surgical procedures concerning general and specialized urological issues, as well as in modern urology covering all contemporary therapeutic and surgical methods (endourology, laser, andrology, urinary incontinence, urolithiasis, oncology, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery). Since 2002, he has maintained a private practice in Ilioupoli, offering his patients the most advanced therapeutic methods and techniques in the field of urology. In the past, he served as Consultant of the Urological Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital. Currently, he collaborates with REA Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital, and West Athens Clinic. Finally, Dr. Stournaras has participated in numerous seminars, presentations, and lectures both in Greece and abroad and has a comprehensive portfolio of publications in foreign languages.

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.

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.

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.

Thanou Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and Glyfada. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in Emergency Prehospital Medicine from the National Center for Emergency Care. She specialized in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Preveza, in Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas,” and in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the 2nd University Clinic of the "Aretaieio" Hospital. She has also worked at the 1st Plastic Surgery Clinic of the Athens Medical Center in Marousi. Additionally, she collaborates with Rea Maternity Hospital and Leto Maternity Hospital and participates in numerous seminars and conferences as part of her ongoing professional development.

Ms. Aleksandridi Viktoria is an Obstetrician and Gynecological Surgeon and maintains her private practice in Kallithea. She holds a Medical Degree from the State Medical Academy of Russia, and in 2008, her degree was recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (DOATAP). She specialized in General Surgery at the Penteli General Children's Hospital and in Obstetrics and Gynecology at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital. She has worked as a General Practitioner at the Ionio Therapeutic Center Ltd. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous training programs, conferences, and symposiums, and she is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

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.

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.

Troukis Ilias is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Fetal Medicine at King’s College Hospital in London, under the guidance of the internationally renowned Professor K. Nicolaides. Since 1996, he has been active in major hospitals both in England and Greece. Today, with over 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he has a record of numerous successful deliveries, exceeding 2,000 in number, and more than 3,000 successful surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgeries. Currently, he is practicing at the model REA Maternity Hospital, where he is a member of the Fetal Medicine - Ultrasound department.

Drakopoulos Dimitrios is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains private practices in Glyka Nera and Vari. He holds a medical degree from the Medical University in Plovdiv and has specialized in endoscopic urology, kidney transplantation, and prostate diseases. He completed his specialization in Laparoscopic Surgery in urology at Foch Hospital and Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, and has extensive experience in the TURIS method - prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia and in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. He is an affiliated physician at Bioclinic Athens, Athinaion Hospital, Athens Clinic, Iatriko Faliro, Lefkos Stavros Athens, and Mediterraneo Hospital. Drakopoulos is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the European Urological Association, and the Hellenic Urological Association. The fully equipped urological clinic employs all modern diagnostic methods with state-of-the-art equipment.

Ioannis Siafakas, Urologist, is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed further training at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School. He is the Deputy Director of the Urology Department at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and handles cases covering the full spectrum of urology. Having specialized in neuro-urology and urodynamics, he is highly qualified to inform patients of all ages on issues related to the pathology of the genitourinary system. Urologist Ioannis Siafakas provides comprehensive services to patients suffering from prostate hypertrophy, urinary incontinence, and lithiasis. Additionally, through continuous training in recent years, he undertakes surgical cases such as kidney, bladder, and prostate tumors. In a state-of-the-art clinic, using the latest technology equipment, he offers the best possible diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients suffering from varicocele, employing laparoscopic and robotic repair, as well as phimosis treatment using radiofrequency or laser for improved healing.

Dr. Lampos Georgios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon - Specialist in Assisted Reproduction and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Dafni, Attica. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens, with a research focus on Gynecological Endocrinology, and collaborates with the "Genesis" In Vitro Fertilization Unit. He has specialized in Infertility, Assisted Reproduction, and Human Reproductive Endocrinology in Paris and participated in the operation of the In Vitro Fertilization Unit at Foch University Hospital. He has worked as a Fertility Consultant at the Repromed Fertility Clinic in Dublin. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Pregnancy Pathology. Furthermore, he has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Menopause Unit at "Attikon" Hospital, as well as at the Assisted Reproduction Unit at "Aretaieion" Hospital. He has trained at the Specialized Laparoscopic Surgery Unit of Pederzolli Hospital in Verona. He has worked at the University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) in Alexandroupolis. Moreover, he has served as a Consultant at the IASO, LETO, and REA Maternity Hospitals. He is a certified Trainer, in Greece and Cyprus, of the "ALSO Obstetric Emergencies" seminar, under the aegis of the Second Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens. Finally, he has delivered numerous lectures in Greece and abroad on obstetrics, gynecology, and human reproduction, and has been awarded the SALUS Honorary Distinction of Excellence in Health for "Best Practice in Medicine 2019".

Kanellopoulos Vasileios is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. Simultaneously, he serves as Consultant at the 6th Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General. He studied Medicine at the Medical University of Varna and specialized at the Thessaloniki Cancer Hospital "Theagenio" and at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippocrates." Additionally, the doctor is certified in the use of ultrasound. He has many years of experience and has worked for three years as an Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital of Athens "Red Cross." Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences and specializes in urinary tract lithiasis.

Mixalakis Anastasios MD, PhD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist who maintains private practices in Ampelokipoi and Moschato. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Athens and a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is specialized in Oncological Urology, Endoscopic Urology, and Laparoscopic - Robotic Surgery, with particular expertise in upper urinary tract diseases and prostate conditions. He possesses valuable professional experience and has trained in hospitals in Greece as well as abroad. Specifically, he trained in the use of Cryotherapy in Kidney Malignancies and Laparoscopic - Robotic Applications at the Urological Oncology Center in Belgium, participated in numerous robotic surgeries using the Da Vinci system, and completed the corresponding training program at the University of Athens. His extensive professional experience is evidenced by the specialized services he provides and the wide range of conditions he manages in his private practice. Finally, his continuous education is the key to effective communication with patients and medical colleagues, aiming ultimately to provide excellent healthcare services to all Urological patients.

Gravvanis Xristos MD, PhD (c) is a Military Physician, Endocrinologist - Diabetologist, and maintains his private practice in Helliniko, while simultaneously serving as an attending physician in the Endocrinology Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital. He is a doctoral candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military Officers School of Corps (SSAS). He specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Unit and Metabolism and Diabetes Center of GNA G. Gennimatas, the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital, and during his specialty training, he received education at the Menopause and Climacteric Department of the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens, in Endocrine Disorders during Pregnancy at the Endocrinology Department of GNA Elena Venizelou, and in Pediatric Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of Growth and Development, G.N.P.A. P&A Kyriakou. Additionally, he attended and successfully completed numerous seminars (Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Air Force Medicine School). He is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), as well as the Medical Association of the Oberbayern region in Germany (Deutsche Approbation als Arzt/ Regierung von Oberbayern). Finally, he possesses extensive research activity with published papers in international medical journals and numerous presentations at Greek and international conferences. In his practice, he manages cases covering the entire spectrum of his specialty, providing personalized care to each patient with the goal of delivering high-quality services in a modern endocrinology clinic.

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.

Keletzian Elena is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and a postgraduate degree in Pregnancy Pathology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked at Karamanadaneio - General Children's Hospital of Patras, at the General Hospital of Nea Ionia Konstantopouleio - Patision Agia Olga, and at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," while also serving as a physician for the shipping company ANEK LINES. To this day, she is an Associate Physician at the Iaso and Rea Maternity Hospitals. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.