Gynecologists - Obstetricians for Vaginal fluid culture

Ο Κρόκος Παναγιώτης MD, MSc, PhDc είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος - Ειδικός στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Αθήνα και Χαλκίδα. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και ειδικεύθηκε στη Γ’ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογίας του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Αττικόν", στη Γυναικολογική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Λαϊκό", καθώς και στη Χειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ελπίς". Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου την "Παθολογία της Κύησης" με βαθμό "Άριστα" και εκπονεί διδακτορική διατριβή στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με τίτλο "Εφαρμογή φωτοβιοθεραπείας στον κολπικό βλεννογόνο γυναικών με ουρογεννητικό σύνδρομο της εμμηνόπαυσης". Το κλινικό του ενδιαφέρον περιλαμβάνει τη Γυναικολογική Ενδοκρινολογία και την Εμμηνόπαυση. Είναι ISGE Certified Practitioner στην Ορμονική Θεραπεία στην Εμμηνόπαυση και στην Ορμονική Αντισύλληψη. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος ICOG (Instructors Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology) και εκπαιδευτής ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics). Είναι μέλος μέλος της British Fertility Society (BFS), της International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE) και της European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC). Διατελεί εκλεγμένος Γενικός Γραμματέας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, Αντισύλληψης & Αναπαραγωγικής Υγείας. Τέλος, ο γιατρός έχει πλούσιο επιστημονικό έργο με δημοσιεύσεις σε ξένα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας εκτέλεσης μαιευτικών και γυναικολογικών υπερήχων από το Κεντρικό Συμβούλιο Υγείας (ΚΕΣΥ). Είναι συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής ΥΓΕΙΑ IVF ΕΜΒΡΥΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ και της κλινικής ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. 

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".

Onze Vasileios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Marousi and Skiathos. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and completed postgraduate studies in "Research in Female Reproduction" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he is undergoing further training in Endoscopic Gynecological Surgery and Urogynecology at the "Mitera" Maternity Hospital. He specialized at the General University Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio" and at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," where he gained significant clinical experience. Finally, he specializes in gynecological infertility and collaborates with several private clinics, such as IASO Athens and Larissa.

Ο Δρ. Λαζάρου Απόστολος είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί το ιατρείο του στις Συκιές Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Α' Μαιευτικής - Γυναικολογικής Κλινικής του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θ.εσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου". Έχει μετεκπαιδευθεί στη Λαπαροσκοπική και Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική στη Γερμανία (BETHESDA Duisburg), καθώς επίσης και στην Ενδομητρίωση και Αναπαραγωγική Χειρουργική. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χειρουργική ομάδα μαστού στο Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης " Θεαγένειο" και ολοκλήρωσε το χειρουργικό τμήμα της ειδικότητας του στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σερρών. Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στα Νοσοκομεία της Βέροιας και της Ξάνθης, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά του στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αλεξανδρούπολης. Κατόπιν, ολοκλήρωσε το πρώτο του Μεταπτυχιακό στις Αρχές της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής και, έπειτα, το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό του στην  Κύηση Υψηλού Κινδύνου. Κατά την εξειδίκευσή του στη Γερμανία, απέκτησε εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση της ενδομητρίωσης, καθώς και σε προηγμένες τεχνικές Λαπαρασκοπικής και Ρομποτικής Χειρουργικής και Ογκολογίας στο πρότυπο κέντρο στο Ντουίσμπουργκ της Γερμανίας (Evangelisches BETHESDA Krankenhaus zu Duisburg). Εμπλουτίζοντας την πορεία του με μεταπτυχιακά σεμινάρια στην υποβοηθούμενη αναπαραγωγή και την κύηση υψηλού κινδύνου, καθώς και με συμμετοχή σε κλινικές μελέτες, επιδεικνύει διαρκή δέσμευση στην εκπαίδευση και την ενημέρωση σε επίκαιρα θέματα της ειδικότητάς του. Πέραν του ιδιωτικού του ιατρείου, προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του και σε πρωτοβάθμια και δευτεροβάθμια κέντρα υγείας, αναδεικνύοντας τη δέσμευσή του στην κάλυψη των υγειονομικών αναγκών απομονωμένων κοινοτήτων και την ενίσχυση του κοινωνικού συμφέροντος. Η ακαδημαϊκή του δράση συμπληρώνεται, προσφέροντας τις υπηρεσίες του στην Α' Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική Κλινική Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου".

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.

Papaleksiou Ksenofon is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors from Medical School and obtained, following examinations, the title of Surgeon Gynecologist - Obstetrician. The doctor holds certification from KESY for performing gynecological - obstetric ultrasound, after completing further training at the 3rd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Currently, he also serves as a scientific associate of the Obstetrics - Gynecology Clinic "Genesis," the General Clinic of Thessaloniki, and the Bioclinic of Thessaloniki.

Euthymiou Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in assisted reproduction at the CRGH Fertility Clinic in London. He is certified in performing vaginal ultrasound by the British Fertility Society (BFS), particularly in 3D ultrasound techniques and Hyterosonography within the framework of investigating and treating infertility. He has significant clinical experience, with his clinical interest focusing on reproductive endocrinology and innovative alternative treatments for patients with repeated implantation failures.

Dimas Aggelos is a Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon and maintains private practices in Athens and Preveza. Additionally, he is a Consultant at the 1st Clinic of Gynecologic Oncology at the Private MITERA Hospital. After completing his studies at the Medical School of the University of Patras, he pursued postgraduate studies in Gynecologic Oncology & Breast Oncology at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as in Pathology of Pregnancy at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, he completed his Doctoral Thesis focusing on Gynecologic Oncology at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital of Ioannina as well as at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals in London. Finally, he worked as a Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital of Lefkada, Greece from 2020 to 2023.

Salex Xalent is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in the Piraeus area (near the Municipal Theater). He graduated with a scholarship from the Ministry of Education from the Medical School of the University of Jordan and continues his academic development with postgraduate studies in Reproductive - Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with active participation in the Department of Infertility, Sterility, and In Vitro Fertilization at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." He completed his training in General Surgery at the 251 Air Force General Hospital and the General Children’s Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," and subsequently specialized in Gynecology - Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas." He is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, he continuously attends and participates in conferences aiming to provide evidence-based, modern, and personalized care for women at every stage of their lives.

Xatzikalogiannis Ioannis is an Obstetrician - Gynecological Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Comenius University. He possesses significant clinical experience, having served as a Scientific Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and to this day is a collaborating physician at Genesis Clinic, Bioclinic Thessaloniki, and General Clinic of Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each woman.

Stefanou Paraskeui MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Peristeri and Ermoupoli of Syros. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a master's degree in Pathology of Pregnancy after two years of training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is currently continuing her postgraduate studies in Female Reproduction. Additionally, she completed her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University General Hospital "Attikon" and has worked at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." Today, alongside her private practices, she is an active collaborator of the Obstetric Clinics "Gaia" and "Rea." With extensive knowledge in the field and continuous scientific updates, she offers specialized advice with discretion and understanding for all gynecological and obstetric issues, such as pregnancy monitoring, menstrual cycle disorders, infertility, menopause, and contraception.

Tzaxrista Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician, maintaining her private practice in Marousi while also seeing patients in Arta. She studied Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, began her surgical specialization at the Prefectural Hospital of Arta, and subsequently specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Laiko and Elena Venizelou Hospitals in Athens, where she obtained her Specialty title. Dr. Eleni served as the Scientific Director at the Oropos Arogi Polyclinic for five years and is affiliated with Mitera and Iaso Hospitals in Athens, as well as the private Epikouros Clinic in Ioannina. She holds a license to perform ultrasounds (Gynecological and Obstetric) from the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound and possesses an Acupuncture diploma from the Hellenic Acupuncture Society, of which she is a member. She provides high-level medical services including Gynecological examination, breast palpation, Pap smear, Transvaginal and Abdominal Ultrasound (gynecological or obstetric), Ultrasound reports, Colposcopy, STI screening, Biopsies, management of urinary tract infections, vaginitis, management of menopausal issues, pregnancy monitoring and counseling, promotion of natural childbirth and breastfeeding. She collaborates with midwife breastfeeding consultants, offers medical acupuncture, and handles prescriptions for medications and tests (including electronic prescribing).

Dr. Mastrominas Minas is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and a specialist in assisted reproduction and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He obtained his specialty title in 1989 and in the same year was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens. He has received, after examinations, the diploma of excellence from the European Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics. In 1991, Dr. Mastrominas Minas assumed the directorship of the In Vitro Fertilization department at Mitera Maternity Hospital, and in 1994 he founded the "Embryogenesis" Unit.

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.

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.

Tsitoura Anastasia MD, PhD is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician - Clinical Sexologist, graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and she maintains her private practice in Ilisia. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a two-year postgraduate seminar "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment" from E.P.I.PSY. Dr. Tsitoura began her specialty in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Karditsa and continued her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." At the same hospital, she served as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in an extension sector within the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology of the 1st University Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she is a Certified Clinical Sexologist, holder of the FECSM title (Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine), and since September 2022, she has been a Scientific Collaborator at the Sexual Health Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, Dr. Tsitoura is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Hellenic Society of Climacteric and Menopause, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).