Our Team
Our dedicated team has helped many people fulfil their dream of having children. Experienced infertility specialists, highly qualified embryologists, caring midwives and treatment coordinators, as well as other trained team members, work hard in order to provide you with the best possible treatment and support that you need. Many past patients have offered to share their experience with Newlife IVF Greece and how it felt to have IVF treatment abroad in our IVF stories section. We hope that this may help you understand how we work and why others have chosen to trust us with their treatment.
Dimitrios Dovas, MD, DFFP
Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist, Clinical Director
Dimitrios is the Clinical Director of the Newlife IVF Greece clinic and is responsible for all international patients. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in England. He obtained the Diploma in Family Planning from the London Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecogists. He participated in the training of medical students and midwives. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the 2nd Obs & Gynae Clinic of AUTH. He is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), has lectured in many international conferences, and published a large number of articles in scientific journals.
Athanasios Pantelis, MD, PhD
Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist
Athanasios is an Infertility Specialist at Newlife IVF Greece. He obtained a PhD degree and graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, completing his training in the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic of AUTH. During his speciality, he had the opportunity to be trained in infertility, high-risk pregnancy, cervical pathology, endoscopic surgery and urogynaecology. He is a member of the Greek Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society, the Greek Society of Perinatal Medicine, the Greek Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and has published papers in international journals.
Afroditi Zisopoulou, BSc, MSc
Clinical Embryologist, Lab co-Director
Afroditi is the Lab co-Director at Newlife IVF clinic. She studied Biology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed an MSc in Genetics at the same university and carried on with further studies in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany. She set up and directed the IVF lab in large fertility units in Thessaloniki. She is a certified Senior Clinical Embryologist by ESHRE. She is currently a Board member of the Pan-Hellenic Society of Clinical Embryologists (PEKE), ESHRE, and ALPHA Scientists in Reproductive Medicine.
Chrysa Karakosta, BSc, MSc
Clinical Embryologist, Lab co-Director & International Patient Manager
Chrysa is the Lab co-Director at Newlife IVF clinic and the International Patient Manager. She studied Applied Biology (BSc) at Kingston University, UK. She has two postgraduate titles: MSc Human Reproductive Biology from the Imperial College of London and a Diploma and Certificate in Clinical Embryology from the Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) Training Committee and the Institute of Biology (IOB), UK. She specialized in IVF and ICSI at King’s College Hospital, London. She periodically visited the Bridge IVF Clinic, Lagos Nigeria to organize and supervise the laboratory set up. She worked as Senior Clinical Embryologist in large IVF Centers in Thessaloniki. She is a certified Senior Clinical Embryologist by ESHRE. She is a member of the Pan-Hellenic Society of Clinical Embryologists (PEKE), ESHRE, and ALPHA Scientists in Reproductive Medicine. She was also board member of PEKE.
Anthi Stamkopoulou, MD, MSc
Obstetrician - Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist
Anthi is an Infertility Specialist at Newlife IVF Greece. She graduated from the Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace in Alexandroupolis. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, completing her training in the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her speciality, she had the opportunity to be trained in infertility, high-risk pregnancy, sonography, cervical pathology, endoscopic surgery and urogynaecology. She completed her Master of Science in Reproductive Medicine in Democritus University of Thrace. She is a member of the Greek Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She has participated in many scientific conferences and has published papers in international journals.
Elli Kachpani, BSc, MSc
Clinical Embryologist
Elli is an Embryologist and a member of the scientific team of Newlife IVF Greece. She is fully trained on Assisted Reproduction Techniques and has extensive expertise on embryo biopsy. Elli has graduated from the Faculty of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the University of Democritus and obtained a MSc degree in Reproductive Biology from the University of Thessaly.
Eirini Neofytou, BSc, PhD
Clinical Embryologist
Eirini is an Embryologist working in the IVF laboratory and a member of the scientific team of Newlife IVF Greece. She has been trained on Assisted Reproduction Techniques in the IVF Unit of “Papageorgiou” Hospital. Eirini has graduated from the Faculty of Biology and obtained her PhD on male infertility from the University of Crete.
Petroula Tatsi, BSc, MSc
Clinical Embryologist
Petroula is a Clinical Embryologist and a member of the scientific team of Newlife IVF Greece. She is an ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) certified Clinical Embryologist and member of the ESHRE Society.
She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013 with specialty in Molecular Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology. From 2013 until 2020 she worked as Clinical Embryologist in a different IVF Center in Thessaloniki. In 2014 she completed her fellowship in ICSI and all In Vitro Fertilization Techniques in the Lab of VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). In February of 2017 Petroula received her Master of Science (MSc) Degree in “Human Reproduction” from Democritus University of Thrace.
Lefteris Gavriil, BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Lefteris is an Embryologist at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. Lefteris studied Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Thessaly (Greece) and graduated from the University of Sheffield (UK) with the degree of MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Medicine. He is currently a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
Natasa Desli, BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Natasa is an Embryologist in our Laboratory Team at the Newlife IVF Greece. Natasa studied Biology at the University of Patras (Greece) and graduated from the University of Nottingham (UK) with the degree of M.Med.Sci in Assisted Reproduction Technology. She started training on Assisted Reproduction techniques in the IVF Unit of “Papageorgiou” Hospital.
Despoina Gounaridou, BSc
Head Midwife
Despoina is a head midwife at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. She studied at the Midwifery Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and she works in Human Assisted Reproduction since 2004. She has participated in several seminars and conferences concerning assisted Reproduction and she is responsible of the coordination and application of the protocols in the Unit. Due to her experience, she is capable of handling and carrying out most of the issues during the procedure. She speaks English and German.
Eleftheria Katsoula, BSc, MSc
Head Midwife
Eleftheria is a head midwife at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. She studied at the Midwifery Department of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and is a member of the European Society of Assisted Reproduction (ESHRE). She has completed her postgraduate studies at the Democritus University of Alexandroupolis, specializing in "Human Reproduction". She has participated in many scientific medical conferences. She has outstanding organizational skills.
Tatiana Baramidze, Bsc, MSc
Midwife
Tatiana is a Midwife and a Treatment Program Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is also responsible for organizing the surgical procedures. She studied at the Midwifery Department of the Technological Educational Institution in Thessaloniki and is currently a member of the European Society of Assisted Reproduction (ESHRE). Following her graduation, Tatiana has specialized in the surgical treatment domain while working at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In November 2020, she completed her Master's Degree on "Human Reproduction" at the Democritus University of Thrace.
Anta Aggelopoulou, BSc
Midwife, International Patient Coordinator
Anta is a midwife and an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for the support in managing the international patients and the related treatment cycles. She has an obstetrics college degree from The Technological Educational Institute of Athens. She has been practicing her profession since 2006 and has been working in fertility clinics both in Athens and Thessaloniki. She has also been participating in numerous medical conferences. She has outstanding organizational skills.
Voula Adamopoulou, BSc, MSc
Midwife
Voula is a Midwife at Newlife IVF Greece clinic. She holds an BSc degree from the Midwifery Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. After her graduation, she has completed her postgraduate studies at the Democritus University of Alexandroupolis, specializing in "Human Reproduction".
Maroula Kotsalidou, BSc, MSc
Midwife, International Patient Coordinator
Maroula is a Midwife and an International Patient Coordinator at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. She is responsible for supporting international patients during their respective treatment cycles. She possesses a college degree obtained from the Midwifery Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. After her graduation, she has completed her postgraduate studies at the Democritus University of Alexandroupolis, specializing in ‘Prenatal Diagnosis-Labor-Contraception’. She speaks English, German and Italian and has participated in numerous of medical conferences.
Sophia Nedou, BSc
Midwife
Sophia is a highly focused midwife working at Newlife IVF clinic in Greece. She holds a BSc degree from the Midwifery Department of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, which is a higher education public institute. Sophia is characterized by her professionalism and her ability to perform under pressure.
Katerina Zgorani, BSc
Midwife
Katerina is a Midwife at Newlife IVF clinic. She is experienced at providing high standard midwifery care. She holds a BSc degree from the Midwifery Department of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Katerina focuses on supporting women physically and mentally through their journeys.
Ermina Konstantinidou, BSc
Midwife, International Patient Coordinator
Ermina is a Midwife and an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for supporting international patients and providing a valuable helping hand. She possesses a BSc degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia. She is currently studying “Health Administration” during her postgraduate studies at the University of Macedonia. She speaks English and has participated in many medical conferences.
Thaleia Chatziantoniou, BSc
Fertility Nurse, International Patient Coordinator
Thaleia is a Fertility Nurse and an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for supporting and assisting International patients on their IVF treatment cycles.
She has a BSc degree in Nursing from Alexander Technological Education Institution of Thessaloniki.
She speaks fluent English and she has participated in numerous medical conferences. She has 5 years’ experience in customer service in Dubai and Greece. She is characterized by her excellent interpersonal & communications skills and her ability to work under pressure as she was working in a multicultural environment.
She has been trained on first aid and on every situation of emergency response.
Christina Kyriakidou, BSc
Head of Customer Support
Christina is the Head of Customer Service Department at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for managing all processes and activities relating to customer support. She is responsible for communicating with customers and supporting them throughout their journey. She holds a BSc degree obtained from the Social Administration and Political Science Department of the Democritus University of Thrace. She has participated in numerous scientific conferences in the domain of Management of Health Services.
Emmanouela Meletiadou, BSc
Customer Support
Emmanouela is a member of the Customer Service Department of Newlife IVF Greece. She holds a BSc degree on Economics from the University of Macedonia. Emmanouela is a determined and hard-working professional, willing to customers’ best service.
Monica Lera, BSc
International Patient Coordinator
Monica is working as an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for managing the treatment cycles of international patients and providing support. She holds a BSc degree on Political Science, obtained from the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, and has been participating in conferences in the domain of international affairs. Monica has been working for “Metromedia” broadcast and print media journalism group for many years.
Jelica Bukvic, BSc
International Patient Coordinator
Jelica is working as an International Patient Coordinator for Serbian patients (and former Yugoslav republics) at Newlife IVF Greece clinic and is responsible for managing the treatment cycles and providing support. She was born in Serbia and graduated from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, at the Greek language department. Her professional experience is related to quality assurance and service quality improvement. In addition to Serbian and Greek, she also speaks English. Currently, she is attending an educational program at Aegean University, Greece, in art therapy, thus combining her hobby and interest in psychology. She is communicative and dedicated professional.
Eyangelia Spyrou, BSc, MSc
Customer Support
Evangelia is a member of the Customer Service Department of Newlife IVF Greece. She is a graduate of the Department of Classical Studies and Greek Philology, from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She also holds a Master's Degree in Health Management, from Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers-Cnam. She has 10 years οf experience in health services. Her main attributes are responsibility and respect toward the client.
Vasiliki Chatzigeorgiadou, BSc
Public Relations Manager
Vasiliki has been the communication and public relations manager of Newlife IVF since 2013. She studied at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the department of Italian language and literature, winning scholarships for admission as well as performance. At the same time, she wants to study psychology, a subject of study that particularly excites her. She speaks excellent English and Italian. She loves her job as communicating with people is her strong point. She is creative, flexible and full of positive energy.
