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    CHIEF LISTENING OFFICER

    At IVF Athens Center we feel and understand how critical is for each patient to have a stress-free, smooth experience throughout the entire process. Our aim is to support you in any way possible, by taking care of all details and saving you time and energy so that you have nothing to focus on but your treatment.

     

    In order to ensure this we are the first and only IVF clinic in Greece to introduce a Chief Listening Officer (CLO). CLO is your dedicated aide who will be at your side from the very first day to make your journey to parenthood as relaxing and as easy as possible.

     

    Our English, French and Italian speaking professional is an excellent listener who understands the needs of any patient and couple.
    Among others she is tasked with:

    • Arranging medical history records and communicating required pre-arrival diagnostic testing with the patient’s local physician
    • Scheduling new appointments for patients whose residence is outside Athens
    • Providing assistance with clinic requirements, forms and documentation
    • Scheduling phone consultations at patient’s convenience
    • Informing patients constantly on process and treatment schedule
    • Suggesting and if wanted organizing transfers to our facility and books accommodation at hotels/guest houses
    Contact me via phone
    +30 6983073982

    Our Chief Listening Officer is available to listen to your concerns, questions and comments. You may contact her directly at +30 6983073982 (whats app and viber) or by e-mail at clo@ivfathenscenter.gr.
    She may also contact you by phone, free of charge and with no further engagements or obligations, by filling in your phone number here.

    Contact me via email
    clo@ivfathenscenter.gr

    Steps to Success

    BY YOUR SIDE ALL THE WAY

    In this sensitive, personal journey we align medical, financial and itinerary success.

    In every step to get a baby through IVF Athens Center dedicated people accompany you: starting from our Chief Listening Officer, your personal midwife, your dedicated embryologists, psychologist and dietician and of course Dr. Athanassiou, the Scientific Director of the Unit. They will always be by your side.

    In all steps we comply to:

    Management System ELOT EN 15224: 2017  (ISO Certificate, by TUV Austria Hellas), and The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679) directly

    Here are the recommended steps in order to understand and trust our approach until a personalized plan:

    Step 1/8:

    INITIAL CONSULTATION (HOMe)

    We offer free-of-charge video and telephone consultations (you may book one here ) to help our international patients understand their individual treatment options and take the right decision. Medical aspects will be discussed with a gynecologist from our team (view the team here ) and various non-medical aspects such as logistics and time commitments will be discussed with our Chief Listening Officer (CLO, view her here ).

     

    In this step you will learn about the blood tests required and the medication needed. Please allow approximately 60 min for a detailed consultation (for the couple if this is the case) and be ready that your medical history will be recorded and more tests may be requested.

    Step 2/8:

    FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION (HOME)

    Since the time and cost commitment for international patients are greater, we at IVF Athens Center provide an end-to-end understanding of how the treatment process will progress by us. We assist you to plan your fertility treatment in the best cost-effective and time-efficient way. Prior to your journey with us, we strongly believe that you should be in touch and trust your consultant. This results to a stress-free process and better treatment outcomes and in the same way minimizes logistical and operational costs.

     

    In this step, after a follow-up of blood tests and further discussion of your individualized treatment plan, it is time to take your decision. If positive, you may register for an IVF cycle and agree to share with us your complete medical record.

     

    After the registration, our CLO shall assist you with your travel and accommodation arrangements. If needed, we also offer immigration assistance. Our services include: airport pick-up, assistance with hotel booking and details of the hotels nearest to IVF Athens Center, transfer to and from us, as well as information about Athens and current events (acting as your local concierge). We also work closely with hotels and apartments under a special rate arrangement for our patients. If you are interested to stay in such accommodation we will be more than happy to manage your reservation.

    Step 3/8:

    STARTING YOUR JOURNEY TO FERTILITY (HOME OR IN IVF ATHENS CENTER)

    First step is an appointment with either your gynecologist in your residence area or Dr. Athanassiou , between day 21 to day 23 of your menstrual cycle. We offer you a detailed, personalized medical plan with daily instructions. The plan will be designed following your decision to start the IVF cycle home or in Athens and your availability to return to Athens  one day prior to oocyte retrieval or the embryo transfer. All blood tests, consultation and treatment prescriptions can be completed in a day. You may return to your country the same or next day with the egg-inducing medications to be administered daily. Your doctor (and/or Dr. Athanassiou) will advise you on how to use those medications. Blood tests and ultrasound scans are required to the very beginning of your treatment cycle.

     

    Our CLO will receive from you all the necessary informed consent and other documentation needed (according to the Greek and European legislation) answering in parallel any potential question regarding the whole process. First payment of IVF cycle should be completed within the beginning of the procedure. In case this step is done home, now is time to make the final travel and accommodation arrangements. During the whole procedure, your dedicated midwife will be constantly communicating with you.

    Step 4/8:

    OVULATION PERIOD (HOME OR IN IVF ATHENS CENTER)

    During this period extra blood tests and ultrasound scans are needed in order to follow the growth of your follicles. Your medication dose could be adjusted if needed after planned multidisciplinary meeting involving your doctor, Dr. Athanassiou, your dedicated midwife and the whole team responsible for your cycle. If your medication doses or any changes to your treatment are decided, the midwife will inform you accordingly. In case this step is performed at IVF Athens Center, please consider all blood tests and ultrasound scans under one roof. No stress for extra movements.

     

    If everything has gone according to plan, and the developing follicles with the growing oocytes reach the appropriate size and maturity (according ultrasounds and blood tests) the oocyte (egg) pick-up is arranged two days later. 

    At the end of the ovulation period balance payment of cycle is required.

     

     

    If you have started your treatment home, you will then travel to Athens, for monitoring and the final phase of your IVF cycle – egg and sperm collection, laboratory procedures and embryo transfer. At your arrival, Dr. Athanassiou and all the dedicated team will welcome you in order to feel our hospitality and warmness, so that you have a stress-free procedure. They will closely monitor and care for you at all stages during oocyte (egg) and sperm collection, fertilization, early embryo development and embryo transfer stages.

    Step 5/8:

    EGG AND SPERM COLLECTION (IVF ATHENS CENTER)

    i) EGG COLLECTION

    The IVF egg collection procedure is scheduled when your follicles have reached the right size and maturity. During the egg collection a whole team is present, consists of an anesthesiologist, a special trained and certified gynecologist, and a couple of midwives and embryologists.
    The egg collection is performed transvaginally with the aid of ultrasound monitoring and under anesthesia. 

     

    ii) SPERM COLLECTION

    The sperm is produced same day of the egg collection, in a special designed room in IVF ATHENS CENTER. The spouse is in prior informed about the days of abstinence and any further useful notes. In case of sperm donor’s sample, that is already stored in the Unit’s cryopreservation bank, so that to be used the proper day (cooperating Sperm Banks: Cryogonia, Cryos International, European Sperm Bank, Ceifer BioBanco)*. Spouse’s sperm sample, at your convenience, could also be kept in our Cryopreservation Bank and used after thawing and preparing according our andrology lab SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures).    

    * Cryogonia

    Cryos International 

    European Sperm Bank 

    Ceifer BioBanco 

     

    Sometimes we have to go on with other specific techniques to retrieve spermatozoa such as in cases of azoospermic patients/spouses (TESE, MESA, PESA etc) or extremely difficult/poor sperm samples.

    Following the egg collection two options are offered. Either we can vitrify the unfertilized, mature oocytes for social or medical reasons. or proceed to the next step of IVF attempt, which is the fertilization (insemination) of the oocytes and further culture in the laboratory.

    Step 6/8:

    FERTILIZATION / MICRO-INSEMINATION

    i) FERTILIZATION / MICRO-INSEMINATION

    In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the most widely known method in the area of Medically Assisted Reproduction and involves the fertilization of the oocyte (egg) and the incubation of the embryo that are produced in laboratory conditions.

    Fertilization of the oocytes is either done with the method of classic In Vitro Fertilization (conventional IVF) or with the method of Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and the improvements of ICSI procedure PICSI/IMSI.

     

    ii)  INCUBATION AND EARLY EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT 

    Following the insemination of the mature oocytes (either with conventional IVF or ICSI) the properly fertilized oocytes  (presence of the 2 pronuclei, male and female) are cultured under specific conditions in special designed incubators. In IVF ATHENS CENTER we are proud that we have the Embryoscope+ incubator in which is installed the latest artificial intelligence system for embryo evaluation

    The embryo incubation can last up to 148 hours post insemination at the end of day 6, when good quality embryos must have reached the blastocyst stage.

     

    iii) ELECTIVE FREEZE ALL

    One of the two options for the good quality embryos in culture is to freeze them all without an embryo transfer on the same cycle. This option can be used widely to improve success rates or to prevent complications of the method (ex. Ovarian Hypertimulation Syndrome)   or in of Preimplantation Genetic Testing cases (PGT). Even that freeze all option is usually preferred for blastocyst stage embryos, it can also be applied for embryos. Nowadays, all freezing techniques are handled with vitrification methods which yields extremely high success post warming for all stage embryos, as well as oocyte vitrification. 

    You can find more details about survival and success rates for the two methods we use, for vitrification and warming procedures at IVF Athens Center: 

    https://kitazato-ivf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kitazato-Vitrification-Catalogue.pdf

    https://www.irvinesci.com/media/IrvineScientific/Resources/0/0/005483_vitrification_brochure.pdf

    Step 7/8:

    EMBRYO TRANSFER (IVF ATHENS CENTER)

    Three or five days after egg and sperm collection, depending on each individual case, fertilized oocytes (embryo/s) will be ready to be transferred into the uterus (the exact number will be given in the report). The number of transferred embryos is determined by Greek and European legislation.

     

    After the embryo transfer, you will receive a report, informing you about the quality of  the transferred embryos, the development status of  the remaining embryos and their fate (vitrification or not). Besides you will get post-transfer instructions and the medication you will need to receive to support the pregnancy. This information will be shared with your gynecologist.

    Step 8/8:

    PREGNANCY TEST (HOME)

    Following your return to your home country, we continue to provide ongoing support and care. We’ll provide a full copy of your medical record on completion of your treatment in Athens, along with a letter for your local supervising physician detailing the treatment undertaken.

     

    Within 10-12 days after your arrival home you will have a pregnancy blood test and then consult your gynecologist. Your dedicated midwife will contact you to check on your progress.

     

    Excess embryos not used during your initial cycle may be vitrified and used for a frozen embryo transfer later on, increasing your chance of a future pregnancy (cryopreservation must be paid individually).

    Thankful Parents

    A.P.

    We have been trying to conceive for 5 years and by chance we ended up finding this clinic. After we got some more details we realised is one of the best IVF clinics in Europe. We have met the team last year and now we’re happily parents! Everybody at the clinic is great, professional, understanding, warm and I have nothing but respect and good words for them! Trust the process, the team (Konstantina, the doctors, the embryologist, the nurses) and surely all is going to be well – cannot thank you all enough! ❤️

    A.G.

    Dr. Athanasiou was a fantastic doctor who guided my wife and I throughout the process. He showed compassion and made everything smooth. The medical team was excellent, supportive, dedicated and provided exceptional service. The personalized care with top-notch facilities made all the difference. We wholeheartedly recommend IVF Athens Center!

    A.V.

    An all-round fantastic clinic. I was impressed by their client service, Konstantina, the Chief Listening Officer is nothing short of amazing. She’s there with you throughout your journey and does not just provide all the information you need but she’s equally sensitive to your situation. I would like to thank Dr Athanassiou and all of his team – they made a dream come true. I now have a 2-month old daughter and I couldn’t be happier.

    M. R. from Italy

    We come from Italy after ten years of a difficult and painful journey without great expectations. We immediately found a familiar environment and above all we found in Costantina a real, kind and helpful person who followed us throughout the journey, explaining clearly all the path to follow. Doctor Athanassious and professional and reassuring has always been clear and kind. Now that I am writing thanks to all the staff of the IVF Center, we have been expecting for about two months and we are looked after as if we were there in the clinic, we are happy and look forward to the day of birth with great happiness. Thanks to all of you at the IVF Center for helping us achieve an unexpected and so important result. Thank you!! – M. R. from Italy

    E.O.

    “Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί φαίνεται”. Our beautiful day started by visiting IVF Athens Center. A very warm welcome by the front staff, made us feel immediately beautiful and confident that we have made the right choice to visit Dr. Athanasiou. From the first moment, we felt that we were dealing with real professionals. Dr. Vasilios Athanasiou made it clear from the beginning that he wants us to have a child from the first attempt. Having 4 failed IVF attempts in the past (at a different clinic), our level of confidence was extremely low and it was difficult to believe that we could reach pregnancy from the first attempt. Dr. Athanasiou from the very first meeting told us that he could not do magic, but he can do science. We followed his instructions to the fullest and he gave us confidence that we will soon have a child. And the miracle happened… I got pregnant on the 1st attempt. Today our son is three months old, healthy and happy. We want to thank the entire staff of the IVF Athens Center. They are all extremely skilled, friendly, supportive, and professional.

    B.R.

    I wanted to write to thank you so much for all your help so far. With the positive result today, Kayla & I are beyond excited to become parents, and we absolutely couldn’t have done it without the help of yourself, and the incredible team at IVF Athens Centre. We didn’t know what to expect when we went in to your practice, but in all honesty, there’s no way Kayla or myself could ever have expected to experience the level of care and attention we did with you and your staff. It really means a lot, and we’ll be forever thankful. Thank you again, and we’ll certainly keep you updated with any developments!

    Pinky from Germany

    After three years of trying to conceive and going through so much emotional trauma, Me and my husband are very glad and lucky that we chose IVF Athens in Greece to make our dream come true. Dr. Athanassiou meticulously handled our case and did every possible check-up and follow-up that was needed while going through the whole IVF journey which led to a positive result for us. We highly recommend Dr. Athanassiou IVF Athen to all those partners who are looking for a good IVF center. My only advice would be to never lose hope, be patient and keep trying. I would like to thank all the friendly and cheerful staff and midwives of the clinic for being so supportive and helpful. A special thanks to our listening officer Konstantina for being such a nice coordinator and for never getting tired of answering our queries. – Pinky from Germany

    Blessed couple from UK

    We have been truly lucky to have been treated by IVF Athen centre. They made us feel very special right from the first introduction and served us with a very warm welcome in the clinic. Thanks to their top notch expertise, we are now blessed and 20 weeks pregnant after numerous passed failed IVF treatments elsewhere. A compassionate and kind doctor and great staff with excellent and up-to-date expertise in the field as well as bespoke treatment approach make this clinic an excellent choice for anyone who is seeking fertility treatment in the beautiful country of Greece. -Blessed couple from UK

    Caroline from Poland

    I was looking for a clinic that has experience with older woman (after their 45) getting pregnant. Found some opinions on Internet and chose IVF Athens Center and do not regret till now. My first contact was with Konstantina – Chief Listening Officer who speaks very good English that could explain me step by step all the procedures. Whenever I had questions, I could write her on Whatsapp and be in touch talking. Then I met all the stuff from the clinic and Dr. Athanassiou, everyone knew me by name and everything went smoothly with no complications. Dr Athanassoiu explained me everything and on a second try I got pregnant and I am till now – 18 weeks. I sincerely recommend the clinic for its human touch, experience and family ambience of the place. – Caroline from Poland

    BRI – UK

    I just want to say this whole experience has been incredible. You are incredible and have made me and Andrew feel at ease throughout. Our experience with IVF in the UK has been negative and heartbreaking. I understand we have a a long way to go until we see a positive pregnancy test but you and the team have made me feel so hopeful. I can not thank you and Doctor and the rest of the team enough. I will probably cry on Friday when I say goodbye. You really are a beautiful human Konstantina and I couldn’t of done any of this without you, for that I am forever grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Bri

    Lin – Asia

    My name is Lin, I'm from Asia and I am 33 years old. A friend of me suggested me Mr. Athanasiou and his clinic so we decided to visit with my husband. We dediced to do Ivf and with the first trial I'm pregnant. We are really happy with my husband and grateful to the doctor for his exact information and advice. Also we must mention the unbelievable kind and helpful assistants, nurses and secretaries. Thank you all!!!

    Over the Moon Happy Mum – Australia

    I could not recommend a more professional team than at IVF Athens Centre. The personalised care and measured approach given by the chief listening officer, Konstantina, Dr. Athanassiou and team were outstanding. Thank you to this magnificent team. Overthemoonhapppppymum 🙂

    MercifulGod – Nigeria

    We made two IVF attempts in Nigeria and one in the UK. We were discouraged by some factors in Canada and US so we did not try it out. Hubby's sperm quality was declining so fast that is came to near zero. Experts were suggesting that we should use a donor sperm. Then we found out about IVF Centre in Athens, Greece. At the first attempt with Dr. Athanassiou, we became pregnant. We are now 7 weeks plus.

    TW – California – USA

    The two things that come to mind when I think of my experience at IVF Athens Center are precision and hospitality. Everyone at the clinic is welcoming, and their attention to every detail is impeccable. Dr. Athanassiou read our long file very carefully and asked questions in our initial consultation that eight doctors at other clinics in the U.S. and the E.U. never thought to ask. Konstantina, my coordinator, answered my questions no matter the hour or day, and always put my mind at ease. She was always calm and reassuring even when I was anxious. The nurses were skilled and had a comforting bedside manner. One offered to do the injections for me if I was uncomfortable (I wasn’t). The waiting room is cheerful and convivial. Our family is complete now, thanks to everyone at IVF Athens Center, but I would recommend it to anyone considering IVF for the first time or seeking a second opinion after failures elsewhere.

    G&E – Florida – USA

    My husband and I live in the United States. During the last several years we went through multiple miscarriages. We finally decided to travel to Greece for IVF. We went through 3 rounds of IVF and PGD with another doctor which produced no results. Therefore, we decided to change doctors and contacted Dr. Athanassiou at IVF Athens Center, and ecstatic we did so. From the beginning, we were treated differently than what we were used to from the past. The people at IAC are incredibly helpful, understanding and sympathetic. Every person we came in contact with treated us and cared for us in a manner that we were not used to. We set up Skype appointments with the doctor and staff. They promptly responded to our emails and addressed all of our questions and concerns. Outstanding and exceptionally terrific is the Chief Listening Officer, Ms. Konstantina. We had been through a lot before we came to IAC, and had a lot of concerns, questions, anxiety and apprehension. However, no matter how much we pressured this wonderful and kind lady, she was always eager and willing to assist us. She is truly an angel. The level of support and consideration she showed us is unparalleled. We spoke late at night, on the weekends, and she never wavered. She assisted us with the medications. She requested our medical file for both my husband and myself. She was the liaison between us and the medical staff. Although we have a 7 hour time difference between Florida, USA and Greece, we would receive call-backs, set-up appointments or receive answers to our emails late into the evening Greek time. They really went above and beyond to take care of us. The medical staff is beyond reproach. The entire clinic made us feel as a unique couple with a unique issue. We never felt as being treated “the same as every other couple”. The protocol, the medications, the blood work, and other examinations were all tailored to us and our unique issue. One of their midwives even came to see us while I was in the hospital all day receiving a special infusion prior to the embryo transfer. It’s was very unexpected, but so incredibly appreciated. They consulted a geneticist and a hematologist, they examined our medical history, they addressed our individual medical issues and found the best course of treatment specifically created and tailored for us. And of course, Ms. Konstantina was in the middle of all of it. She conveyed all the information and the needs of the medical staff; and she did it in perfect English. Nothing was left to chance, nothing lost in translation. They ordered preliminary labs and other testing for me and my husband. Our doctors here in the United States wrote the prescriptions and we had the tests performed and forwarded to Ms. Konstantina for the medical staff’s review. They inspected, reviewed and examined us as individuals in order to give us the best gift we were hoping for, a child. Distinguished from the rest is Dr. Athanassiou. As the “master conductor” we are grateful to him for orchestrating and putting together the “perfect team”. He showed his true concern for us when he employed the team of advisors and consultants to address our individual issue. He is a remarkable doctor. He is friendly, kind and eager to answer our questions. He never made us feel rushed and always took the time to respond to each and every one of our questions. He is a true professional and has a sense of humor as well. In conclusion, the entire staff is friendly, kind, understanding, and professional. They made us feel very welcome. They were all very attentive to us and gave us the best gift possible…..twins! We are currently 11 weeks pregnant and everything is going well. Please, do not go anywhere else. Dr. Athanasiou, Ms. Konstantina, and staff, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. IAC, you are the best!

    Anonymous

    First it was God’s Grace and then it was you, my doctor, who with his magic hands and your kind heart worked together to make me experience this astounding miracle called maternity.

    Anonymous – Australia

    I have never been happier Some time ago, I found myself in the heartbreaking situation of being unmarried, and desperately wanting a family, yet finding out that it may be already too late because at my age the chances of having my own biological child was less than 3%. Even so and with much hope, I endured 3 IVF attempts using my own eggs. They did not work – it was a devastating experience. I did some simple research and found Athens IVF Center. Their website was professional and informative. I then arranged a 15-minute skype appointment and spoke directly to Dr Vasileos Athanassiou, their lead doctor. I immediately recognised him as kind, caring and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. I felt comfortable and decided to go ahead with a donor IVF treatment at this clinic. Well, I must say what an easy and reassuring experience it was! Once you sign up, they immediately assign you with a ‘Chief Listening Officer’, a kind lady by the name of Konstantina. She stayed in contact with me by email throughout my whole preparation phase in Australia; she was clear on what steps to take and medications required, and she was reassuring when I was stressed, worried and had doubts. She was also served as the liaison point between myself and Dr Athanassiou. The time finally came for the final part of IVF cycle – the transfer, which was done in Greece by Dr Athanassiou. I was absolutely amazed at the professionalism of his whole team of nurses, administrative staff and embryologist. The transfer itself was a reassuring experience and I felt well-cared for throughout, and I even have a photo of the embryos before and after transfer! That first IVF cycle at IVF Athens Clinic was successful and I now have a beautiful child. I have never been happier. Thank you again to Dr Athanassiou, Konstantina, Maria the embryologist and the nurses and admin staff at Athens IVF Center. I have since learned that Dr Athanassiou is a world-class IVF specialist and I feel so very lucky to have him as my IVF doctor. I definitely recommend this clinic and Dr Athanassiou.

    Marni – Australia

    I am a single, 45 year old woman living in Melbourne, Australia. A year ago, I found myself in the heartbreaking situation of being unmarried, and desperately wanting a family, yet finding out that it may be already too late because at my age the chances of having my own biological child was less than 3%. Even so and with much hope, I endured 3 unsuccessful IVF attempts using my own eggs and donor sperm in a Melbourne IVF clinic. It was a devastating experience. I have up on the idea of using my own eggs. But my desire for children led me to seek psychological help, and gradually I came to terms with using a donor embryo (egg and sperm). Even so, the path to using donor embryo in Australia is fraught with difficulties: The waiting time in an IVF clinic in Australia for an anonymous donor egg is about 2 years. I looked at online directories with couples willing to donate their embryos immediately, only to find none were willing to donate to 40+ single woman, and almost all wanted contact with the child, which I felt was tantamount to being relegated to becoming a ‘babysitter’ for another couple’s child. Because of these difficulties, I felt defeated yet again. It just all seemed so hard! My IVF doctor in Australia and friends started recommending that I go overseas. I had also heard that Australian TV personalities Mary Coustas and Tania Zaetta had gone to Greece and had donor babies as a result of successful IVF treatments. I did some simple research and found Athens IVF Center. Their website was professional and informative. I then arranged a 15 minute skype appointment and spoke directly to Dr Vasileos Athanassiou, their lead doctor. I immediately recognised him as kind, caring and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. I felt comfortable and decided to go ahead with a donor IVF treatment at this clinic. Well, I must say what an easy and reassuring experience it was! Once you sign up, they immediately assign you with a ‘Chief Listening Officer’, a kind lady by the name of Konstantina. She stayed in contact with me by email throughout my whole preparation phase in Australia; she was clear on what steps to take and medications required, and she was reassuring when I was stressed, worried and had doubts. She was also served as the liaison point between myself and Dr Athanassiou. I also had an awesome support doctor in Australia, by the name of Dr Hossam Elzeiny. The time finally came for the final part of IVF cycle – the transfer, which was done in Greece by Dr Athanassiou. I was absolutely amazed at the professionalism of his whole team of nurses, administrative staff and embryologist. The transfer itself was a reassuring experience and I felt well-cared for throughout, and I even have a photo of the embryos before and after transfer! I am now 6 weeks pregnant and although its early days, I am excited! Thank you again to Dr Athanassiou, Konstantina, Maria the embryologist and the nurses and admin staff at Athens IVF Center. I have since learned that Dr Athanassiou is a world class IVF specialist and I feel so very lucky to have him as my IVF doctor. I would definitely recommend this clinic and Dr Athanassiou to anyone who, like me, wishes to try IVF oversesas.

    Mammami – Australia

    I went to Greece recently and had a donor embryo transfer at IVF Athens Centre. Konstantina was my CLO as well. Thanks to their awesome IVF treatment, I am now 8 weeks pregnant and I am very excited! My doctor at the clinic is Dr Vasileos Athanassiou – he is kind, professional, knowledgeable and gentle. I have come to find out that he is world class IVF specialist. Being 45, single and not able to conceive using my own eggs, and having had 3 failed IVF attempts using my own eggs, I knew this was my last resort. I chose Athens IVF Centre because of an initial skype consultation I had with Dr Athanassiou. If you are unsure, I recommend scheduling a free 10 minute skype session with Dr Athanassiou – I did this and was impressed with how helpful he was. Because of this I decided to go with that clinic and I am glad I did!

    Mai – Egypt

    I want to share my experience with all of you maybe it will help some of you if you’re searching for ivf center… First i’m from egypt i did 4 ivfs in egypt and none of them succeed and honestly i lost all hope about being pregnent until me and my husband hear about (ivf athens center) and we travel to athens to do ivf there …… And i did the ivf there and after 10 days from the embryo transfer i did the (hcg) test and it was positive. I don’t know how to thank them. Dr. Athanassiou And all the team they’re so helpful and very friendly. I highly recommend ivf athens center I just want to share this to help you if you’re searching for a good ivf center.

    Baby boy – Baby girl

    A great thank-you to God and to the doctor who helped our parents brings us to life. We wholeheartedly thank you and hope to make more parents equally happy. Always success…

    Bebeto -Nigeria

    I researched on the most suitable IVF Clinic in Athens for our FET procedure. I had our embryos shipped from London to IVF Athens center and I must say how professional and warm these people are. I commend their transparency and professionalism. I travelled all the way from Nigeria for the procedure. I was initially concerned about the language barrier but that was not even a problem at all. A CLO was assigned to me and communicated in English. She was so helpful and always available and ensures she follows through. I can’t thank them enough as our pregnancy result came out positive. I totally recommend this clinic to anyone 100% as they sure know what they are doing. Thank you IVF Athens Center, Thank Konstantina for your overwhelming support and Thank you Dr Athanassiou, who also shared a word of prayer after the Embryo transfer! My Trip to Athens was worth it!

    Sandra – Germany

    I cannot recommend IVF Athens Center highly enough. My husband and I had a very pleasant experience there. Everyone – from Prof. Athanassiou to the midwives, to the administrative staff and especially Miss Tzenou (until meeting her, we couldn’t believe that she is just one person, as she has answered all our questions – E-Mail or phone extremely fast, thank you so much for that again) have been very professional and kind. They listened to us. The communication and care for me as their patient, has by far exceeded the experience I have made in other fertility clinics in Europe. The clinic itself is modern, very clean and in a nice neighbourhood.

    Anonymous

    We haven’t happened to meet you though we feel we know you, because mum and dad can’t stop talking about you. They say you’re a person with lots of brains, a big heart and a very sweet face. Thank you very much for everything you’ve done for us. We adore you, baby girl, baby boy

    Marie – UK

    I will tell you my experience with IVF Athens Center. Both me and my partner live and work in the UK and after trying to conceive for 1 ½ year IVF was recommended . Searching a lot for an IVF clinics both in the UK and abroad (we were very disappointed with the NHS and private care in the UK for different reasons ),a friend of mine recommended IVF Athens Center . After our first meeting with Dr Athanassiou and after explaining everything to us costs, procedures, medication, timeline etc. we decided to proceed with the IVF treatment ASAP. We were impressed not only with the doctor’s professionalism but also with his straightforward approach. We had clear guidelines from the beginning and the staff was very helpful and well- informed. Another thing that made a difference for us was that our doctor and everyone at the clinic were so positive it helped me to relax. So I truly understand when you are saying that you felt relaxed .Now I am 20 weeks pregnant with twins and I am over the moon about it . I am receiving antenatal care from Dr Athanassiou and his team and I am planning to give birth in Greece. Most importantly you need to stay positive!

    Marina – USA

    My journey to parenthood was full of twists and turns! Vassili and his amazing team of professionals explained every step, provided every option and respected every choice. When I finally held my baby girl in my arms I knew he was just as emotional as I was. If you are looking for a friend to help guide you, wipe your tears and hold your hand, I couldn’t recommend a better doctor!

    Monique- France

    Hello Doctor, Here is a photo of Antonin and Anais, who are doing very well now, and a picture of the whole family. Thank you again for everything! Yours truly, Monique

    Sofia

    To the kindest man – doctor of the world, I wish him not only health, but also everything he needs to committedly continue his work. Countless thank-you for everything.

    Stephanie – Australia

    I have just recently used IVF Athens Centre to do a round of IVF using a donor egg. Im currently in my TWW. We decided to use them, knowing another couple were happy with their clinic. I have found their service to be fantastic & such a better experience than I have had previously in Australia. (Had 3 failed IVF rounds in Australia using my own eggs). Prior to coming to Greece, I used a well known IVF clinic in Melbourne. I found the process to be not very personable & really just felt like a number. I would see my FS in Melbourne at the start of the IVF round & only after it failed! I felt the FS really didnt remember who I was at my subsequent appointments, & I would therefore need to refresh the FS memory on things (even though the FS is well regarded in the IVF field). Whereas with Dr Athanassiou (of IVF Centre); he was there for every part of the process. He & his team are very professional. They also provide you with a Client Liason Officer. This meant that any question we had, Konstantina the CLO; ensured to get us the answer immediately. Highly recommend this clinic.

    Marni – Australia

    I recently went to IVF Athens Center in Greece in the hopes of having a child using a donor embryo. I was 45, single and previous IVF did not work. Dr Athanassiou and his team at IVF Athens Center were my last hope. Now I am ecstatic to say that I am the mother of a beautiful baby boy! Dr Athanassiou and his team of medical and administrative staff were very professional and caring. They really cared about making sure my IVF cycle was successful and it worked first time. I am grateful to the staff at IVF Athens Center because my little boy means everything to me.

    B.

    Without you we wouldn’t have had this little creature. Thanks to you, our life has changed forever!

    Christine – France

    I am a 40-year old woman and I quote my own personal story about the sensitive issue of maternity. Trying to get pregnant for a long time, I decided to go to a public maternity clinic in Athens to investigate my infertility problem. After having a hysterosalpingography I was put through two cycles of insemination, with negative result. In order to investigate further the problem, I visited a well-known IVF center in Athens. I was met twice with the chief gynecologist and I left running!! I had the feeling that I was in a big supermarket to shop, not to an infertility medical center. Being a successful professional my desire to have a child preyed constantly on my mind. Somebody introduced me Dr. Vassilis Athanasiou as an infertility expert with remarkable experience and similar successes. I wouldn’t give up, I’d have another try, I thought, maybe I could finally have a child. So I visited IVF Athens Center. My first impression was the best possible, I was hoping it would not change later: smiling faces ready to welcome and serve you, personal touch… I was lucky to meet Dr. Vassilis Athanassiou, who greeted me with his warm smile and gave me enough of his precious time to listen to my problem and to consult me accordingly. I trusted him from the very first moment; I saw the man and the doctor who, unfortunately, I hadn’t found in previous clinics. We started with mild treatments. Indeed, after a series of treatments, my dream came true, without even having an IVF… I got pregnant after conceiving normally!!! Nine months later my baby girl, Maria, was born. Seeing her, I feel grateful to the Man and, then, the Doctor who brought her to life.

    Anonymous

    We wish you a year of Health and Prosperity, and with many successes to come, as it happened for us, for the second time. We wholeheartedly thank you and your team!

    Anonymous

    Thank you for the bottom of our heart for everything you’ve done for us. May God illuminate you to give people joy and return this joy to you and your family.

    Anonymous

    To the kindest man – doctor of the world, I wish him not only health, but also everything he needs to committedly continue his work. Countless thank-you for everything.

    Danai – Greece

    The words ‘thank you’ are not enough to express my gratitude to you and your team! We welcomed our first baby in the world 5 weeks ago, after 8 years of trying to get naturally pregnant with my husband thanks to IVF Athens Center, Dr Athanasiou and his amazing team! Before going on our first visit to the clinic for our first IVF cycle, I felt quite apprehensive (but encouraged by my husband) and thought it was going to be a frustrating and stressful experience. It turned out to be one of the most memorable periods of my life from the first to the last moment. Thanks to the warmth, the responsiveness and the professionalism of the whole team. It really felt like home! I am now looking at my little angel sleeping in her rocking chair and feel like the luckiest person in this world. We would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone who is looking to undergo fertility treatment. Keep your faith and never lose hope!

    Anna – Greece

    I have stage 4 endometriosis, which was removed by laparoscopy when I was 28-29. I was trying to conceive for 2 years and before having IVF I tried medication and injections. My first IVF cycle, with egg collections/transfers, was at the age of 33 and led to the birth of my first child, my son! I regret I hadn’t tried IVF earlier. I would have saved much of the physical and emotional pain endured. I was lucky to find this wonderful person, Dr Vassilis Athanassiou. Who treated me as a human being and not as just another “sell”, showing respect, understanding and professional wisdom. This is also the case for every member of the staff that I met. Special tip: the consulting psychologist, who helped me to stay positive all the way. Good luck and my best wishes to all hope-to-be-moms out there!

    Efi – Greece

    I and my husband had been trying to conceive for 1 ½ year. We had gone through 2 IUIs at a certain IVF clinic in Athens before but we decided to take one last shot at IVF Athens Center. I had a 5-day transfer twice. The second attempt resulted in a BFP. To be honest I was ready to quit right after the 1st cycle failure. Thanks to my husband, who is that really persistent type of person. I came back 2 years later to have a FET, which ended in a successful pregnancy. The good thing about the clinic and Dr Athanassiou was; that they spent enough time to see if there was a problem and what the problem was. They never pushed a situation unless they were certain about what exactly to do, how and when. They treated us with a proper blend of human touch and professionalism. I also valued that we were being kept up to date with every single step of the process by the doctor and the patient coordinator. Certainly, it is not the cheapest choice in Greece but what matters to me is that I got what I paid for. It is definitely worth considering them!

    Eirini – Greece

    I have a rare translocation of chromosomes that drastically reduce the chances of producing good quality eggs at my age (over 40). I had already tried and failed 7 times using donor eggs but was pleasantly surprised to get pregnant after the first attempt at IVF Athens Center. I found Dr Athanassiou very methodic, honest and effective. I felt that my treatment was of very good value as it was the only successful one and I am currently 6 months pregnant. I had an excellent experience and would highly recommend. Both my husband and I are medical doctors, we were introduced to Dr Athanassiou by a gynaecologist friend to whom were are so grateful. Our global experience with Dr Athanassiou and his team is excellent. He has a very human touch, professionalism, perfect organisation and step by step help all the way that led to success!

    Christos – Vicky

    All the thanks in the world are simply not enough for your unbounded humanity, the support and your help with the arrival of our baby. Thank you from the bottom of our heart.

    Aggelos – Christina – Konstantinos – Giannis – Baby girl

    Thank you for the honor of being here with us, of supporting and guiding us all these months! Thank you because our little daughter has joined us to the journey of life!

    Nikos – Alexia

    A great thank-you he people who gifted us the most unforgettable experience of our life!

    Maria

    We wish every happiness on your name day may always be well and help all those women who believe that you can make their dream come true.

    Babis – Maria

    A great thank-you for the little angel we brought to life. Always be well!

    Panos – Ioanna – Pearl (baby girl)

    Thank you for the attention, the support and the smile…

    Giorgos – Lina – Xanthi-Eleni

    To the most wonderful doctor and his girls. We wish you a year full of success! May you keep giving life, joy, meaning to our lives! Always healthy, happy, surrounded by your loving ones. Happy Holidays!

    Paschalis – Louiza – Eleni

    Thanks to you we celebrate every year these holly days. Every single day we thank God and you for the gift you made to us! God bless!

    Charis – Efi – Baby boy

    Thank you for the most valuable gift that you’ve brought us. Lots of Love

    Stella – Christos – Sofia

    14/2/2013: Embryo transfer – 17/2/2016: a great thank-you for the most valuable gift in our life.

    Maria – Greece, Athens, Pallini

    I have a six months baby thanks to Dr Athanasiou and his great team!!! First of all I would like to tell you that before I visit Dr Athanasiou of IVF Athens Center, I had visited several doctors in Athens and I had done 2 unsuccessful circles of ivf in another center. When I visit the IVF Athens Center I was really disappointed and afraid that my dream to become mother will never come true. Dr Athanasiou was really honest with me, he told me about the percentage of success according to my age, but he promise that he and his team would do the best. I forgot to mention that in that period I was living in Evros in the northeast of Greece and I had to fly in Athens for every session. At first everything seemed so difficult and I express my worries in Dr Athanasiou, but he replied ”don’t worry, trust me, we will make it”. So I did, I trusted him and despite the objective difficulties and my worries, everything worked more than perfect… As a result today I am holding in my arms my baby. From my experience I reassure you that Dr Athanasiou is, first of all a man you can trust and secondly a friend you need! I wish you the best!

    Vaso & Giorgos

    After a series of failed attempts in several IVF clinics, Mr Athanassiou made us the most priceless gift… our little daughter, on our first try! We thank him and he will always be in our hearts, not only him but each and every member of IVF Athens Center who stood by our side to turn our dream into reality!! THANK YOU!!

    Anna & Alexandra

    I would like to say once more a great thank-you to Mr Vassilis and his team for the most valuable gift of my life, for hugging my little daughter. After visiting many clinics in Athens I chose Mr Vassilis. The preparation before IVF was a relaxing experience as all the girls at the clinic were polite and friendly. They were always providing me with information on the test results.

    Eirini – Greece

    We remain extremely satisfied and grateful to Dr Athanassiou for achieving pregnancy after the first attempt at IVF Athens Center. We had a number of failures in the past at other clinics. Both me and my husband are medical doctors and can confidently say that the honesty, empathy and professionalism of Dr Athanassiou and his team is highly promising and would highly recommend without any reservations.