Doctors for Infertility

Thamnopoulos Xaralampos is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains private practices in the center and in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace with further training in Laparoscopic - Robotic Urology in France and holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) following examinations. He specialized in Urology at the General Prefectural Hospital of Katerini and at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," where he also served as Consultant. He has also served as Consultant in the Urology Clinic of the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" (2009). He has an extensive body of work, with presentations at Greek and international conferences, as well as publications in Greek and international journals. Finally, the physician is a member of the Hellenic Urological Association, the Urological Association of Northern Greece, the European Association of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the British Medical Association.

Anagnostou Elli is an Endocrinologist with a private practice located at Mavili Square. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in infertility and assisted reproduction. She specialized in Endocrinology at university hospitals in Paris: "Bichat - Claude Bernard," focusing on diabetes mellitus; "Necker - Enfants Malades," focusing on calcium-phosphorus metabolism; and "Bicêtre," with an emphasis on pituitary and adrenal gland disorders. Subsequently, she completed her specialty training at the Athens General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou" and at the Athens General Hospital "Alexandra," with specializations in pediatric endocrinology and thyroid and gestational diabetes disorders, respectively. Currently, she deals with health issues related to endocrine glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, adrenals, and gonads, as well as diseases including type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Finally, alongside her doctoral research experience, her scientific work includes publications in reputable international medical journals focusing on infertility and thyroid diseases, as well as participation as a speaker in Greek and international conferences.

Dr. Kalantzis Xristos is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon, holding a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens, from which he also graduated. He holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in "Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in in vitro fertilization with an "Excellent" grade. He has completed postgraduate training in the Department of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Functional Disorders at the First University Clinic of Alexandra Hospital. This clinic is an officially recognized training center in Urogynecology by the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) and the European Urogynecological Association (EUGA). The physician maintains a continuous active presence at international and national conferences, with scientific presentations and publications in reputable academic journals. He runs a private practice in Glyfada (kalantzisclinic.gr) and collaborates with REA, IASO, MITERA, and LITO clinics.

Loumpakis Polyxronis is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and has completed postgraduate training in the Urodynamic Testing Department of the Athens Polyclinic. He has served as a Fellow at the Urology Clinic of Guy's Hospital in London, was Head of the Urodynamic Laboratory at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, and currently serves as an Attending Urologist for IKA-ETAM and OPAD, as well as a Private Urologist and Head of a Private Urodynamic Laboratory. He is a member of the European Board of Urology and has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, while also publishing his research in international and Greek scientific journals.

Roumpesis Panagiotis is a Urological Surgeon - Andrologist, Director of the Urology Clinic at Metropolitan General Hospital, and maintains private practices in Glyfada & Kalyvia. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in urinary tract lithiasis, prostate diseases, and laparoscopic - robotic surgery. The doctor manages the entire spectrum of urological and andrological conditions and has particular expertise in the application of the most advanced surgical techniques such as: 1) robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system for prostate and kidney cancer, 2) TURis transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 3) HOLEP (laser enucleation of the prostate) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 4) the REZUM endoscopic technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5) performing FUSION prostate biopsy, 6) flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for kidney and ureteral stones, 7) implantation of penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, 8) microsurgical technique for the treatment of varicocele, 9) laser circumcision, and 10) testicular biopsy using the microTESE method for the treatment of male infertility.

Poulios Euaggelos is a Urologist Andrologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a Medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), a postgraduate diploma in research methodology in medicine and health sciences, and a PhD from A.U.Th. As part of his specialization, he trained at the General Hospital of Trikala and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Gennimatas," and served as a Scientific Associate at the 1st University Urology Clinic of A.U.Th. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, utilizing his scientific expertise and focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each patient he treats.

Andrianakou Nektaria - Dimitra is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Dafni. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization at the Surgical Clinic of the General Panarkadian Hospital of Tripoli, then specialized at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and completed her specialty in Obstetrics-Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity "Alexandra" in the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens. Subsequently, she served as a Specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist in the Colposcopy Department - Cervical Pathology - Laser Therapy of the same hospital. The doctor has participated in numerous medical conferences and has presented her scientific work at many of them. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine, and the Hellenic Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.

Athanasios Rigopoulos is a Urologist - Andrologist with private practices in Patras and Nafpaktos. The doctor specialized in surgical urology at the University Regional Hospital of Ioannina and in surgical urology at the General State Hospital of Patras. In 2014, he completed his doctoral dissertation and obtained his PhD title. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the urology department as well as the urological surgeon at the privately-owned General Clinic Protoklitos in Patras. He also has extensive experience in transurethral prostate-bladder surgery using the TUR-is method. The doctor performs prostate biopsy procedures at the clinic using the most advanced BK Focus 400 urological ultrasound. Furthermore, he employs an innovative and pioneering treatment for Patras and Western Greece: a painless and effective shockwave therapy—Piezoelectric Shockwave Therapy—for erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain—chronic prostatitis—and Peyronie's disease, using the latest PiezoWave 2 device from the German company Richard Wolf. Finally, the urological surgeon continuously updates himself on the latest and validated advancements and techniques from Greece and abroad, which he applies in daily medical practice.

Dr. Petsas Konstantinos is a Surgeon Urologist - Andrologist with a private practice in Athens. He holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (grade: Very Good) and graduated from the Military Officers School of Corps in 2007. The doctor has many years of experience and offers a wide range of services, including fertility assessment, prostate examination, urethrocystoscopy, uroflowmetry, comprehensive urological evaluation, kidney ultrasound, bladder ultrasound, and transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, covering the entire spectrum of urological conditions, both oncological and non-oncological. Additionally, he is an affiliated physician at hospitals and clinics in Athens and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Urological Association, and a fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU - Fellow of European Board of Urology - Brussels).

Euthalia Markopoulou is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist - Oncologist who maintains a private clinic in Thessaloniki. She holds a master's degree in "Reproductive Biology" from the University of Thessaly, graduating with “Excellent” honors, and she is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. During her specialty training, she gained extensive clinical experience at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration," the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios," and completed her specialty at the First Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou" in 2020. Subsequently, she underwent one year of further training in Gynecologic Oncology and advanced Endoscopic Surgery at an Oncology Center in West London, and she continues her specialization in Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." She possesses significant surgical experience and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of gynecological diseases and malignancies of the female reproductive system using state-of-the-art techniques.

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. Nikolaos Koliakos MD, PhD, FEBU is a Urologist - Andrologist Surgeon with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a thesis titled: "Evaluation of techniques for ligation of the internal spermatic veins in infertile men with varicocele and their impact on testicular blood flow and function." Additionally, he graduated from the Medical School of the aforementioned institution and completed further training with a scholarship from the European Urological Association in robotic and laparoscopic urology at the Urology Clinic of OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Koliakos is a specialized urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, such as the "Saint Luke" Clinic and the Second Urological Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Finally, he is a member of several Greek and European medical associations and scientific societies, and his private practice offers services covering the full spectrum of urology.

Dr. Kolvatzis Merkourios is a Urologist - Andrologist and maintains his private practice in Veria. He holds a two-year postgraduate degree titled "Clinical and Surgical Anatomy (Applied Anatomy)" from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He received further training in Endourology, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Laser Surgery for Lithiasis and Prostate at the Urological Clinic of Hospital Tenon in Paris, and has specialized in Robotic Surgery at the world-renowned “St Antonius Krankenhaus” center in Germany, where he simultaneously obtained the European Certification in Laparoscopic Surgery after examinations. Dr. Kolvatzis Merkourios is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator of the Second University Urological Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at Papageorgiou General Hospital and has numerous free communications presented at international conferences in Europe and America.

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.

Tsimeki Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates her private practice in Zografou. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." Upon completion of her specialization, she served as a specialist physician in the Gynecological Endocrinology and Climacteric and Menopause departments of Alexandra Hospital. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Tsimeki actively participates in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of these events. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.

Karampelas Aleksios MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Glyfada and concurrently collaborates with Iaso and Rea Maternity Hospitals. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma. He acquired his specialty in Obstetrics - Gynecology, having worked as a surgical trainee, a gynecology trainee at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," and as an obstetrics-gynecology trainee at the General Hospital "Alexandra." Additionally, he holds a series of certifications and continued education qualifications and performs ultrasound examinations and colposcopies, pregnancy monitoring, and deliveries. Furthermore, he undertakes gynecological open and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as gynecological oncological surgeries. He is a collaborating physician in the Ultrasound Department of the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic at Iaso, where he performs prenatal ultrasound scans and gynecological ultrasounds for routine and emergency obstetric and gynecological cases as part of his duties. He has teaching experience, having served as a health education trainer in adult education institute programs. Finally, he has an impressive scientific record, with numerous publications and oral presentations at Greek and international conferences.