Gynecologists - Obstetricians for Vaginal fluid culture in Attica

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.

Panagiotis Kofinakos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Peristeri, while also collaborating with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic "Rea". He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has participated in numerous scientific conferences in Greece and Europe. He has contributed to many Greek and international scientific presentations and workshops, and has participated in various scientific studies published in reputable medical journals. Additionally, he is involved in scientific teams on online forums dedicated to educating women on Obstetrics and Gynecology topics. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Association of Obstetricians - Gynecologists of Greece, the Hellenic Society for the Study of Climacteric and Menopause, the Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy.

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.

Dr. Spiliopoulos Dimitrios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon with extensive experience and specialization in Prenatal Screening, Fetal Medicine, and the management of high-risk pregnancies. He is a member of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), directed by Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, and holds certifications for performing all fetal ultrasounds and intrauterine procedures. He graduated from the Medical School of Bologna, Italy, in 2000. After obtaining his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he worked as Director of Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom, where he specialized in Fetal Medicine and the management of high-risk pregnancies, with official certification from the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), of which he is also an official fellow. His specialization includes the prenatal diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies, performing nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, as well as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling procedures. He is an active member of the Fetal Medicine department at MITERA and REA Maternity Hospitals, where he works as a specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. At his clinic, all specialized examinations (nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling procedures) concerning the health of the fetus and the expectant mother are conducted, along with comprehensive pregnancy monitoring. Additionally, he performs hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography, a state-of-the-art, painless method to assess fallopian tube patency, useful for infertile couples. Dr. Spiliopoulos has a rich research and publication record, with over 20 international scientific presentations and lectures and 11 publications in reputable international scientific journals. He has authored four international medical books focused on fetal ultrasound and gynecological ultrasound.

Dr. Galatis Dionysis is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician Surgeon based in Athens. He holds a Doctorate and a degree from the Medical School of Athens. His specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Elena Venizelou Hospital - Maternity Hospital (and at GNA Laiko), while he continues his training in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques at Aretaieio Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Galatis is a scientific collaborator at REA, METROPOLITAN, MITERA, Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis, Aretaieio, and Elena Venizelou Hospitals. His specialty includes the investigation of infertility, In Vitro Fertilization - Assisted Reproduction, Aesthetic Gynecology, Urogynecology, and Laparoscopic - Hysteroscopic Surgery. Additionally, he offers services such as pregnancy monitoring, breast examination, colposcopy, intrauterine device (IUD) placement, as well as preventive gynecological examinations.

Furthermore, Dr. Galatis addresses issues such as menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions.

Mprezeanou Xristina is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She completed her full specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital "Aretaieio" of Athens and currently collaborates with the private maternity hospitals REA and IASO. In her private practice, she conducts all necessary preventive gynecological examinations, such as gynecological exams, Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, and breast palpation. Additionally, she performs specific examinations as needed, such as colposcopy, cervical biopsy sampling, and specialized procedures including the placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs or "spirals"). She also manages issues such as menstrual disorders, infertility investigations, conditions related to polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and climacteric. Furthermore, she undertakes pregnancy monitoring and delivery management, possessing significant experience with a large number of normal deliveries and cesarean sections. Through ongoing education, she has successfully managed numerous cases classified as high-risk pregnancies (pregnancies with complications that had favorable outcomes). She also has expertise in cervical pathology and the treatment of condylomas (using procedures such as cauterization by diathermy or laser, loop excision, and conization as appropriate). Finally, she has handled a substantial number of diagnostic and interventional uterine curettage cases.

Galati Elpida is an Obstetrician – Gynecological Surgeon who maintains a private practice in the area of Nea Chalkidona. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate diploma specializing in "Pathology of Pregnancy" (MSc in high risk pregnancy) from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She specialized in Gynecology at the Gynecological Clinic of the Piraeus Specialized Anticancer Hospital "Metaxa," where she participated in a large number of gynecological and oncological surgeries and received training in the management and treatment of the full spectrum of gynecological system disorders. She completed her specialty training at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where she gained experience in pregnancy monitoring, cases of pregnancy pathology, and performing deliveries. After obtaining her specialty certification, she remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as an Obstetrician – Gynecologist for two years. The doctor has contributed to the authorship of scientific papers published in international medical journals and presented at national and international conferences. Additionally, she actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars related to her specialty as part of her continuing medical education.

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.

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.

Mauridou Anastasia MD, MSc is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. Simultaneously, she is a Consultant at the 5th Breast Clinic of the Private Hospital "MITERA" and an External Collaborator at the "HYGEIA" Hospital. Additionally, she is a Member of the Gynecologic Oncology Team of Dr. Papatheodorou at the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and an External Collaborator at the Obstetric-Gynecologic Clinic "IASO". She completed her medical studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013. She served as a rural doctor at the Almyros Health Center in Volos. She obtained her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology after training in hospitals such as Thebes General Hospital, "Thriasio," and "Alexandra." In 2021, she earned a Master's Degree in Women's Reproductive Research from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and since 2024, she has been continuing her specialization in Breast Diseases at the same university. She holds certification in Diagnostic Colposcopy. She has attended and participated in numerous conferences and educational seminars, continuously enhancing her clinical and research expertise.

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.

Ο Μπούτας Ιωάννης MD, MSc, PhD, MRBS είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας με εξειδίκευση στις Παθήσεις και στην Χειρουργική του Μαστού, την οποία έλαβε στην Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Mainz της Γερμανίας, και διαθέτει ιδιωτικά ιατρεία στους Αμπελόκηπους και στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδικό αντικείμενο την θεραπεία του καρκίνου του μαστού, για την οποία έλαβε την υποτροφία αριστείας “Siemens” από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Επιπλέον, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στην "Έρευνα στην Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή" και έχει λάβει την ειδικότητα της Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας στην Β΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Νοσοκομείο "Αρεταίειον" Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Υστεροσκόπηση από τον Καθηγητή Bettocchi, ο οποίος είναι πρωτοπόρος τόσο στην διαγνωστική όσο και στην επεμβατική υστεροσκόπηση. Κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην διενέργεια διαγνωστικής κολποσκόπησης από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος μετεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα, αλλά και στο εξωτερικό με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα του. Έχει διατελέσει Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος της Γ’ Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στη Μονάδα Μαστού και είναι διδάσκων στα Μεταπτυχιακά Προγράμματα Σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ "Παθολογία της Κύησης", "Παθήσεις Μαστού" και "Μητρικός Θηλασμός και Γονεϊκότητα". Έχει λάβει το βραβείο “Γ. Παπανικολάου” για επιστημονική έρευνα στο χώρο της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας για την περίοδο 2020-2022 καθώς επίσης και το βραβείο καλύτερης επιστημονικής εργασίας στο 17ο Παγκόσμιο Συνέδριο Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας, 2016. Τέλος, καταμετρά πολυάριθμες ανακοινώσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, με μεγάλο αριθμό δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή περιοδικά με υψηλό δείκτη απήχησης. Επίσης, είναι μέλος σε Ελληνικές και διεθνείς επιστημονικές εταιρείες. Είναι ο μοναδικός Έλληνας Γυναικολόγος κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Προγράμματος Σπουδών "European Master's Degree in Surgical Oncology, reconstructive and aesthetic Breast Surgery". Ο γιατρός συνεργάζεται με τις Μαιευτικές Κλινικές Ιασώ, Ρέα και Λητώ και είναι επιστημονικός υπεύθυνος της Μονάδας μαστού στο Ιατρικό Π. Φαλήρου.

Η Μπέτα Αναστασία, MD, PhD, είναι Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας, Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Επιμελήτρια Β' του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Παγκράτι. Είναι απόφοιτη της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, κατόπιν επιτυχούς εισαγωγής μέσω πανελλαδικών εξετάσεων. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία στη Β' Πανεπιστημιακή Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική Κλινική στο Αρεταίειο Νοσοκομείο, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε σε ευρύ φάσμα μαιευτικών περιστατικών, καθώς και σε όλο το φάσμα των γυναικολογικών χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων, αποκτώντας σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία τόσο στη συντηρητική, όσο και στη χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών παθήσεων.

Είναι Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και συνεργάζεται με τις Μαιευτικές - Γυναικολογικές κλινικές ΡΕΑ και ΙΑΣΩ.

Η διδακτορική της διατριβή είχε θέμα: "Ο ρόλος των νευροτροφινών NGF και BDNF στις γυναίκες με υπερδραστήρια κύστη και η συσχέτιση των επιπέδων τους με την κλινική εικόνα και την αποτελεσματικότητα της φαρμακευτικής θεραπείας", με ιδιαίτερο ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στις διαταραχές του πυελικού εδάφους και την ουρογυναικολογία.

Έχει ενεργή συμμετοχή σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ιατρικά συνέδρια, επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα περιοδικά και είναι πιστοποιημένη στη διαγνωστική κολποσκόπηση.

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, Αντισύλληψης και Αναπαραγωγικής Υγείας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας διατήρησης της Αναπαραγωγής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κλιμακτηρίου και Εμμηνόπαυσης, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Περιγεννητικής Ιατρικής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ουρογυναικολογίας και Διαταραχών του Πυελικού εδάφους και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Κολποσκόπησης και Παθολογίας Τραχήλου.

Στόχος της είναι η παροχή εξατομικευμένης και τεκμηριωμένης ιατρικής φροντίδας, με σεβασμό, διακριτικότητα και ουσιαστική επικοινωνία με κάθε γυναίκα.