Maria Goutou, PhD, is a Specialist in Internal Medicine, born and raised in Larissa. In 1992, she was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a nationwide distinction (first place) and a scholarship and graduated in 1998. Throughout her career, she has attended numerous conferences and lectures and has actively contributed as an author of publications in Greek and international medical journals and conferences. In 2011, she was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Thessaly with the highest distinction, "Excellent." Since then, she has been working as the head of the internal medicine department in private clinics, while also maintaining a private practice in Larissa.