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.
Ioannis Papakonstantinou, BSc, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Ioannis, is a highly experienced business executive who has served in very senior positions in some of the most renowned organizations in Thessaloniki. In parallel, he was for 22 years an adjunct lecturer of Organizational Behavior at the Executive MBA Program, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, City College. He has been consulting companies on Human Resources and business issues. He joined Newlife IVF in February 2022 as its Chief Operations Officer. His main drive is to make others become a better version of themselves by focusing on their strengths and talents.
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.
Giorgos Chorozoglou, MD, MSc
Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist
George is an Infertility Specialist at Newlife IVF Greece. He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, completing his training in the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During his speciality, he had the opportunity to be trained in infertility, high-risk pregnancy, sonography, cervical pathology, endoscopic surgery and urogynaecology. He completed his Master of Science in Research Methodology in Medicine and in Health Sciences in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has served the National Health System from 2019 to 2021 with the rank of Curator B. He has participated in many scientific conferences, has published papers in international journals and has been a member of the writing team of a gynecological manual.
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
Clinical Embryologist
Lefteris is a Clinical 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
Clinical Embryologist
Natasa is a Clinical 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.
Vasilis Geladaris, BSc
Embryologist Τrainee
Vasilis is an Embryologist Τrainee at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. He graduated from the Faculty of Biology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and was first introduced to Assisted Reproduction techniques during his internship at an IVF center.
Sofia Arvanitidou, BSc, MSc
Embryologist Τrainee
Sofia is an Embryologist Τrainee at the Newlife IVF Greece clinic. She graduated from the department of Molecular Biology and Genetics of Democritus University of Thrace. She is currently studying “Human Reproduction” during her postgraduate studies at the Department of Medicine of Democritus University of Thrace. She is characterised by her organisation skills and responsibility. She is an animal lover and she speaks English, French and is currently learning Spanish.
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.
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".
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.
Aggeliki Oikonomou, BSc
Midwife
Aggeliki is a certified midwife and a member of the Newlife-IVF clinic. She is a graduate of the midwifery department of the international university of Greece. She is considered to be an organised, reliable, responsible and positive person, whose best qualities appear to be her great communication and problem-solving skills.
Dimitra Sougioultzi, BSc
Midwife
Dimitra is a certified midwife and a member of the Newlife-IVF clinic. She is a graduate of the midwifery department of the international university of Greece. She has participated in various medical seminars and conferences. Her contribution to the clinic is characterized by professionalism and organization.
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.
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.
Martha Liakou, BA, MSc
Customer Support
Martha is part of the front desk and customer service assistant. She is successfully graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the History and Archaeology Department and she is currently finishing her Master degree in Biological Anthropology of Medical School in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is well-known for her teamwork skills, and distinguished by kindness, positive mindset and respect for the client.
Monica Lera, BSc, MSc
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 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a MSc degree in Healthcare Management, obtained from the University of Macedonia and has been participating in numerous conferences in the domain of International Affairs. Monica has also worked for many years in the broadcast and print media journalism sector.
Sophia Intzevidou, BA
Engagement Specialist
Sophia is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for providing support and managing treatment cycles of international patients. She graduated from the Department of History and Archeology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She speaks fluent English and she has over 6 years of experience in customer service. She is characterised for her teamwork skills, responsibility, congeniality and strong sense of empathy.
Eirini Oikonomidou, BSc, MSc
Engagement Specialist
Eirini is International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is responsible for supporting and coordinating international patients. She holds a master's degree in International Relations and Democratic Politics from the University of Westminster, London. She speaks English and has many years of experience at NHS and private clinics in London. She is characterized by teamwork, responsibility and a strong human-oriented approach.
Maria Aikaterinari, BA, MSc
Engagement Specialist
Maria is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF. She is responsible for
supporting and assisting International patients on their IVF treatment cycles. She graduated
from the Department of Classical Philology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and now
she is a postgraduate student of the European University of Cyprus in the Department of
Special Education. She speaks English and French and has 4 years of experience in customer
service. She is characterized by a sense of empathy, responsibility, and teamwork.
Organization, kindness, patience, and dedication to any goal she sets are some of her
character’s assets.
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.
Dora Chariton, BSc, MSc
International Patient Coordinator
Dora is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. She is a graduate of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, of the department of "Medical Laboratories". She completed her education with her postgraduate studies in "Human Genetics" at the Medical University of Larissa. She speaks English and French and participates in numerous medical conferences. Characterized by professionalism, organization and responsibility. Always smiling and optimistic.
Fotini Bogdou, BSc
Biologist, International Patient Coordinator
Fotini is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. Her love for biology and human reproduction prompted her to leave her studies in Geology, and obtain her degree in Biomedical Sciences. She has attended plenty of seminars and conferences regarding infertility and human genetics. She speaks English and French, while in her spare time she enjoys studying astronomy. She is characterized by professionalism, empathy and a heightened sense of care for fellow humans.
Iro Kompoliti, BSc, MSc
Biologist, International patients coordinator
Iro is a Biologist and International patients coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece. Iro studied Biological Sciences in the University of Leeds (UK). Her interest for human diseases and genetics led her to complete her postgraduate degree in the University of Oxford Brookes in the field of “Medical Genetics and Genomics”. She is currently undergoing a course for Data
analysis in health care. Iro speaks English and has been attending numerous seminars.
Jenny Argiriou, BSc
Biologist, International patients coordinator
Jenny works for Newlife IVF Greece as an International Patient Coordinator. Her love for biology and genetics led her to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. These days, she is completing a course about "Genetics and Evolution". In her spare time, she enjoys learning about other cultures, and she is characterized by her enthusiasm, her positivity, and her willingness to always learn new things.
Jordanka Mrsulja, BA, MA
International Patient Coordinator (SR)
Jordanka is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece clinic and she is responsible for providing support to patients from Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Croatia. Jordanka is from Montenegro and she graduated from the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade. She holds MA degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in modern Greek literature, where she is currently attending a postgraduate program in cultural studies of the Balkans. She is certified translator for Greek language and besides Greek she speaks English and Italian. She has experience in
tourism & hospitality industry and conference interpreting. She is passionate about foreign languages, communicative and customer oriented.
Elena Najdoska, BSc
International Patient Coordinator (SR)
Elena is an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece clinic, and she is responsible for providing support to Serbian patients (and from Former Yugoslav Republics).
Born in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, where she graduated from the Faculty of Communication Sciences and Human Resources at the South East European University. She is characterized by professionalism, sincerity and positive energy.
Maria Tagalidou, BSc, MSc
International Patient Coordinator (DE)
Maria is working as an International Patient Coordinator for German patients at Newlife IVF Greece clinic and is responsible for managing the treatment cycles and providing support. She was born in Germany and is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, National Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a Master's degree in "Exercise and Quality of Life", Democritus University of Thrace. In addition to German and Greek, he speaks English. Her hobby is sports. She is characterized by self-motivation, reliability, professionalism and discipline.
Alexia Lioni, BSc
Accounting Manager
Alexia has been in charge of accounting since 2010. She is a graduate of the Department of Economics of the University of Macedonia, Accountant - Α' Class Tax Specialist. Since the year 2000 she has collaborated with companies that provide primary health care services, acquiring specialization in the tax technical support of doctors, medical and diagnostic laboratories and clinics.
She has attended a variety of training seminars with the aim of being constantly informed about the developments of the complex and constantly changing accounting / tax sector. She has also excellent knowledge of handling all kinds of software and processing of digital accounting programs.
Thanos Andreadis, BSc
Marketing Expert
Thanos completed his studies at the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia. His role as a Communication Specialist led him to the Marketing Department of Newlife IVF. The need for constant discovery and research in the field of communication and Marketing gave him the most important skills to stay one step ahead. His projects focus on creativity and innovation.
Chrysanthi Marmalidou, BSc
Marketing Specialist
Chrysanthi successfully completed her academic studies in Business Administration at the University of Macedonia specializing in Marketing, where her coursework included projects in International Marketing, Special Issues in Organizational Theory and Behavior, and Advertising. Her passion for this field, prompted her to embark on her professional journey with an internship in NewlifeIVF Greece's Marketing Department. She has since transitioned into her role as a Marketing Specialist, a position in which her creativity and adaptability shine through.
