Gynaecology & Fertility Centre
Gynaecology
• Surgical Gynaecology
(laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, abdominal surgery, vaginal surgery)
• Post-operative follow-up
(individualised care)
• Check-up
(consultation, Pap test, transvaginal ultrasound, clinical breast exam & breast ultrasound)
• Menopause Clinic
(counselling, hormonal testing, hormonal replacement therapy, osteoporosis testing – DEXA, etc.)
• Cervical Pathology Clinic
(HPV test, colposcopy, HPV vaccine)
• Polycystic Ovary Clinic
(diagnosis, treatment and follow-up)
The Centres" inpatients are managed at St. Luke"s Hospital, Panorama, Thessaloniki.
St. Luke's is a General Hospital, established in 1975, where the majority of medical and surgical specialties are available. St. Luke"s is, at present, the busiest private medical institution in northern Greece, www.klinikiagiosloukas.gr.
The Hospital is staffed by specialised personnel and equipped with the latest and most comprehensive medical technology.
Fertility
• Diagnosis and investigation of the subfertile couple
• Surgical treatment including:
Laparoscopy: diagnostic salpingography, treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, management
Hysteroscopy: cervical dilatation, treatment of endometrial adhesions, removal of endometrial polyps & fibroids, treatment of uterine malformations e.g. septum), etc.
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) & Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
• Natural & mild IVF programmes
• Egg donation programme
(anonymous, non-traceable, affordable with no waiting list)
• Donor sperm
• Low cost IVF
• Fertility preservation
• Holistic care
(psychology, diet, acupuncture, homeopathy, drama therapy, yoga)
Our Team, established in Fertility Management for the last 15 years, has recently founded EmbryoClinic Assisted Reproduction Unit, www.embryoclinic.eu
Our outstanding pregnancy rates are a result of our passion for our profession and our meticulous attention to the individual couple.
EmbryoClinic is equipped with cutting-edge technology in a super clean and friendly environment.
Obstetrics
• Prenatal tests, pre-pregnancy plan
• Monitoring of pregnancy (clinical & ultrasound)
• Delivery
• Postnatal care
Three Obstetricians are on call on 24-hour basis to respond to emergencies.
Full Obstetric Team (Anaesthetists, Neonatologists and Midwives) is also available on site in St. Luke’s Hospital.
Our Team is particularly experienced in the management of high-risk pregnancies.
Our philosophy is patient-centered care with respect to individual characteristics and wishes.
Supplementary services include a dietician, psychologist and a dedicated midwife.
A dedicated indoor heated swimming pool is available to pregnant ladies under the supervision of a specialist aquaphysiotherapist.
We welcome and encourage birth plans.
We promote and support breast feeding.
Administration and legal services are available for birth certificates and registration with local authorities.
Breast
The Centre has a dedicated Breast Team, headed by Dr Kanelina Bimpa PhD, Consultant Breast Surgeon.
A multi-disciplinary approach is applied, based on current scientific evidence.
Patients referred to the Breast Clinic fall in the following categories:
• Women with abnormal findings
(discovered during self examination, mammography or ultrasound)
• High-risk women
(personal or family history of breast cancer, genetic risk etc.)
• Women referred by clinicians of other specialties
• Women with “difficult” breasts
(dense breasts, fibrocystic breasts, silicone implants etc.)
• Women with acute problems
(inflammation, abscess, mastitis etc.)
• Male patients
(breast masses, gynaecomastia)
Our Medical Team
Dr Elias Tsakos MD (Hons), FRCOG
Senior Consultant O & G and Fertility Specialist Medical Director
Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, England
Dr Athanasios Tolikas
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr Vasileios Sarafis
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr Kanelina Bimpa PhD
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Our Centres are completely computerized with secure on-line access for our patients to their medical records.
Modern medical technology is used and protocols applied in accordance to the latest medical directives.
Complimentary services to our patients include:
• 24 hour access for medical emergencies
• Electronic reminder of appointments
• Holistic approach team of dietician, acupuncturist, psychologist, etc. (conditions apply)
• Unlimited medical advice for non-urgent enquiries during office hours
Our aim is the provision of individualised treatment and scientifically based medical services to our patients with integrity, respect and care.
Our Centres are ISO 9001:2008 certified (TÜV Rheinland).
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 9 pm
