Marina Dimitraki, M.D., MSc., M.H.A., PhD, EFOG-EBCOG

Marina Dimitraki M.D., MSc., M.H.A., PhD, EFOG-EBCOG

Gynecologist in Assisted Reproduction

Marina Dimitraki is gynecologist specializing in infertility research and assisted reproduction

΄She has research work in the field of gynecological endocrinology and assisted reproduction and her scientific work is published in Greek and international journals.

She participates in the works of congresses in Greece and abroad, with interest in gynecological endocrinology, reproductive medicine, endometriosis / adenomyosis, child and adolescent gynecology.

Marina is married and has a son. She is interested in the organization and performance of medical research protocols and supports the necessity of ongoing study, being also a graduate of the Philosophy school of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is an ambassador for person-centered medicine, and for that reason the phrase which encapsulates her is taken from Hippocrates: Ουκ ένι ιατρικήν είδέναι, όστις μη οίδεν ό τι εστίν άνθρωπος. “It is impossible for someone to know medicine when he does not know what man is’.

Marina is a member of ΕSHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology), EBCOG (European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology), of the ISGE (International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology), HSCCP (Hellenic Society for Cervical Pathology, HSGE (Hellenic Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology) and ΕΛ.Ε.Ι.Υ.Α (Hellenic Society of Assisted Reproduction Physicians).

Important Milestones

2016
Following written and oral examinations, Marina becomes the first Greek (female?) doctor to be awarded the title of European Fellow of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of EBCOG.
2004-present
Teaching post on the Post-graduate Program ‘Biology of Reproduction’ at the University of Thessaly, on the subject of the endocrinology of the uterus.
2011-2014
Specialisation in Medicine of Reproduction, Assisted Reproduction Clinic, Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic, University Hospital of Larisa, certified by ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) and EBCOG (European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynecology).
2014
PhD with the title: "Θετικός μηχανισμός παλίνδρομης αλληλορύθμισης των οιστρογόνων στην εμμηνόπαυση – Study on ovarian gonatrophin surge-attenuating factor (GnSAF)

Doctorate from University of Thessaly (Distinction).
2011
Certification in Colposcopy, Hellenic Society for Cervical Pathology (HSCCP).
2010
Post-graduate diploma in Management of Health Clinics.
2008
Post-graduate specialization in the ‘Biology of Reproduction’, Obstetrics-Gynaecology clinic, University of Thessaly (distinction).
2007
ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), 2nd Obstetrics-Gynaecology clinic, University of Athens, Aretaeio Hospital.
2007-2011
Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the General Hospital of Larisa and at the University General Hospital of Alexandroupoli.
2005-2006
General Surgery at the General Hospital of Katerini, Greece.
2003
Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Publications - Congresses

Publications and articles in journals

Embryological Results of Couples Undergoing ICSI-ET Treatments with Males Carrying the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism rs175080 of the MLH3 Gene.
Anifandis G, Markandona O, Dafopoulos K, Messini C, Tsezou A, Dimitraki M, Georgoulias P, Daponte A, Messinis I. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Feb 2;18(2).

Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors: effective management of a rare and challenging condition.
Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Manav B, Liberis A, Galazios G, VON Tempelhoff GF.Minerva Chir. 2016 Jun;71(3):214-5.

Single-nucleotide polymorphism rs 175080 in the MLH3 gene and its relation to male infertility.
Markandona O, Dafopoulos K, Anifandis G, Messini CI, Dimitraki M, Tsezou A, Georgoulias P, Messinis IE. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2015 Oct 31.

Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in adolescence.
Tsikouras P, Spyros L, Manav B, Zervoudis S, Poiana C, Nikolaos T, Petros P, Dimitraki M, Koukouli C, Galazios G, von Tempelhoff GF.J Med Life. 2015 Jul-Sep;8(3):291-6.

Evaluation of the effect of natural and emotional stress of labor on lactation and breast-feeding.
Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Manav B, Gioka T, Koutlaki N, Zervoudis S, Galazios G.Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2015 Jun 26.

Attenuation of the oestrogen positive feedback mechanism with the age in postmenopausal women.
Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Gioka T, Messini CI, Dafopoulos K, Anifandis G, Messinis IE.Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2015 Feb 3. doi: 10.1111/cen.12735.

Attenuating activity of the ovary on LH response to GnRH during the follicular phase of the cycle.
Dimitraki M, Messini CI, Dafopoulos K, Gioka T, Koutlaki N, Garas A, Georgoulias P, Messinis IE. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2014 Mar;80(3):439-43. doi: 10.1111/cen.12306. Epub 2013 Aug 28.

The relationship between Anti-Müllerian hormone and other reproductive parameters in normal women and in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Poiana C, Psillaki A, Nikas I, Liberis A, Badiu C, Liberis V. J Med Life. 2013 Jun 15;6(2):146-50. Epub 2013 Jun 25

Conservative surgery for borderline ovarian tumors–emphasis on fertility preservation. A review.
Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Sofiadou V, Grapsas X, Psillaki A, Nikas I, Galazios G, Liberis V, Voiculescu S, Burcoş T.Chirurgia (Bucur). 2011 Nov-Dec;106(6):715-22. Review.

Fetal ovarian cysts. Our clinical experience over 16 cases and review of the literature.
Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Nikas I, Mandratzi T, Gourovanidis V, Kontomanolis E, Zervoudis S, Galazios G, Liberis V. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2012 Mar;25(3):222-5. Epub 2011 May 26.

The contribution of rapid intraoperative cytology in the evaluation of endometrial cancer spread.
Anastasiadis P, Koutlaki N, Liberis V, Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Liberis A, Galazios G. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2011 Feb;40(2):80-4.

Comparison of the ultrasonic scalpel to CO(2) laser in cervical conization.
Kartsiounis C, Koutlaki N, Evaggelinos D, Skafida P, Kafetzis D, Kartsiounis V, Dinas K, Dimitraki M, Liberis V. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3):185-8. Epub 2010 Nov 17.

Transvaginal aspiration of ovarian cysts: our experience over 121 cases.
Koutlaki N, Nikas I, Dimitraki M, Grapsas X, Psillaki A, Mandratzi J, Liberis A, Liberis V. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3):155-9. Epub 2010 Nov 17.

Turner’s syndrome and pregnancy: has the 45,X/47,XXX mosaicism a different prognosis? Own clinical experience and literature review.
Bouchlariotou S, Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Athanasiadis A, Papoulidis I, Maroulis G, Liberis A, Liberis V.,J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2011 May;24(5):668-72. Epub 2010 Oct 5. Review.

Clinical evaluation of women with PMB. Is it always necessary an endometrial biopsy to be performed? A review of the literature.
Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Bouchlariotou S, Dafopoulos A, Liberis V, Maroulis G, Teichmann AT., Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Feb;283(2):261-6. Epub 2010 Aug 4. Review.

Prenatal assessment of arthrogryposis. A review of the literature.
Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Bouchlariotou S, Dafopoulos A, Konstantou E, Liberis V., J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2011 Jan;24(1):32-6.

The role of lymphadenectomy in uterine leiomyosarcoma: review of the literature and recommendations for the standard surgical procedure.
Dafopoulos A, Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Galazios G, Liberis V, Maroulis G, Teichmann AT.,Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Sep;282(3):293-300. Epub 2010 May 26. Review.

Hysteroscopy and endometrial cancer: Diagnosis and influence on prognosis Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Skafida P, Nikas I,Mandratzi J,Liberis V, Gynecol.Surg.2010 Jul

Scientific studies published in Greek journals

Polycystic ovary syndrome:
Diagnosis and treatment
Marina A. Dimitraki, Dimitrios G. Goulis
Ιατρικά Χρονικά Βορειοδυτικής Ελλάδος [Medical Chronicle of Greece] 2010, Volume 6, Supplementary issue

Endometrial cancer and hysteroscopy:
Diagnosis and impact in prognosis
Koutlaki N., Dimitraki M., Lymperis V.
Ελληνική Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία [Greek Obstetrics and Gynecology] ,(in press)

Book chapters

Current understanding of Anti-Mullerian Hormone,
Goulis DG, Dimitraki MA, Tarlatzis BC.,
Biennial Review of Infertility:Volume 2, 2011

Differential Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy – Morbidity and Mortality
Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Ammari A, Bouchlariotou S, Zervoudis S, Oikonomidis P, Zakas C, Mylonas T, Liberis A, Liberis V , Maroulis G, Ectopic Pregnancy – Modern Diagnosis and Management , (edited by M.Kamrava )2011.

Published articles and abstracts in conference papers and journals from international conferences

Labor stress and lactation
Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Zervoudis S, Gourovanidis V, Mandratzi J,Konstandou E, Grapsas X, Galazios G, Liberis V.,14th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology, 4-7 March 2010,Firenze, ITALY

Relation of body mass index and blood androgens levels to tumor prognostic factors among premenopausal women with breast cancer
Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Psillaki A, Sofiadou V, Nikas I, Grapsas X,Galazios G, Liberis V.,14th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology, 4-7 March 2010,Firenze ,ITALY

Premenstrual Syndrome: therapeutic impact of GnRH analogues and add-back therapy
Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Zervoudis S, Psillaki A, Sofiadou V, Nikas I, Grapsas X, Galazios G, Liberis V.,14th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology, 4-7 March 2010,Firenze ,ITALY

Parental administration of natural progesterone for hormonal replacement therapy (HRT)
Lambos G, Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Zervoudis S, Nikas I, Mandratzi J, Sofiadou V, Grapsas X, Galazios G,Liberis V.,14th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology, 4-7 March 2010,Firenze ,ITALY

Lactation:what do GPs really know about;
Lygidakis C, Adamidis D, Lygera A, Dimitraki M, Marzo C, Argyriadou S, European General Practice Research Network, ,6-9/5/2010, Plovdiv

Μenstrual changes after use of emergency contraception Norlevo or Postinor in adolescents in Thrace
Tsikouras P, Dafopoulos A,Dimitraki M,Bouchlariotou S, Ammari A, Zografou C, Galazios G,Liberis V,11th Congress of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, 19-22/5/2010, Hague,Netherlands

Attenuation of the estrogen positive feedback mechanism with age in postmenopausal women
Dimitraki, M., Koutlaki, N., Gioka, Th., Messini, C.I., Dafopoulos, K., and Messinis, I.E. Αnnual Meeting of ESHRE 2011,3-6/7/2011,Stocholm,Sweden

Αnti-Mullerian hormone, menarche, ovarian volume and serum levels of reproductive hormones in normal women and women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Dimitraki Α.M., Koutlaki G.N., Zervoudis S., Nikas I., Mantrantzi J ., Gourovanidis V., Psillaki A., Galazios G., Liberis V.,15th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology ,7-10/3/2012,Firenze, Italy

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Dina Arapatzi

Marina Dimitraki M.D., MSc., M.H.A., PhD, EFOG-EBCOG

Gynecologist in Assisted Reproduction

Important Milestones

2016

2004-present

2011-2014

2014

2011

2010

2008

2007

2007-2011

2005-2006

2003

Publications - Congresses

Publications and articles in journals

Embryological Results of Couples Undergoing ICSI-ET Treatments with Males Carrying the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism rs175080 of the MLH3 Gene. Anifandis G, Markandona O, Dafopoulos K, Messini C, Tsezou A, Dimitraki M, Georgoulias P, Daponte A, Messinis I. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Feb 2;18(2).

Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors: effective management of a rare and challenging condition. Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Manav B, Liberis A, Galazios G, VON Tempelhoff GF.Minerva Chir. 2016 Jun;71(3):214-5.

Single-nucleotide polymorphism rs 175080 in the MLH3 gene and its relation to male infertility. Markandona O, Dafopoulos K, Anifandis G, Messini CI, Dimitraki M, Tsezou A, Georgoulias P, Messinis IE. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2015 Oct 31.

Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in adolescence. Tsikouras P, Spyros L, Manav B, Zervoudis S, Poiana C, Nikolaos T, Petros P, Dimitraki M, Koukouli C, Galazios G, von Tempelhoff GF.J Med Life. 2015 Jul-Sep;8(3):291-6.

Evaluation of the effect of natural and emotional stress of labor on lactation and breast-feeding. Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Manav B, Gioka T, Koutlaki N, Zervoudis S, Galazios G.Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2015 Jun 26.

Attenuation of the oestrogen positive feedback mechanism with the age in postmenopausal women. Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Gioka T, Messini CI, Dafopoulos K, Anifandis G, Messinis IE.Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2015 Feb 3. doi: 10.1111/cen.12735.

Attenuating activity of the ovary on LH response to GnRH during the follicular phase of the cycle. Dimitraki M, Messini CI, Dafopoulos K, Gioka T, Koutlaki N, Garas A, Georgoulias P, Messinis IE. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2014 Mar;80(3):439-43. doi: 10.1111/cen.12306. Epub 2013 Aug 28.

The relationship between Anti-Müllerian hormone and other reproductive parameters in normal women and in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Poiana C, Psillaki A, Nikas I, Liberis A, Badiu C, Liberis V. J Med Life. 2013 Jun 15;6(2):146-50. Epub 2013 Jun 25

Conservative surgery for borderline ovarian tumors–emphasis on fertility preservation. A review. Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Sofiadou V, Grapsas X, Psillaki A, Nikas I, Galazios G, Liberis V, Voiculescu S, Burcoş T.Chirurgia (Bucur). 2011 Nov-Dec;106(6):715-22. Review.

Fetal ovarian cysts. Our clinical experience over 16 cases and review of the literature. Dimitraki M, Koutlaki N, Nikas I, Mandratzi T, Gourovanidis V, Kontomanolis E, Zervoudis S, Galazios G, Liberis V. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2012 Mar;25(3):222-5. Epub 2011 May 26.

The contribution of rapid intraoperative cytology in the evaluation of endometrial cancer spread. Anastasiadis P, Koutlaki N, Liberis V, Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Liberis A, Galazios G. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2011 Feb;40(2):80-4.

Comparison of the ultrasonic scalpel to CO(2) laser in cervical conization. Kartsiounis C, Koutlaki N, Evaggelinos D, Skafida P, Kafetzis D, Kartsiounis V, Dinas K, Dimitraki M, Liberis V. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3):185-8. Epub 2010 Nov 17.

Transvaginal aspiration of ovarian cysts: our experience over 121 cases. Koutlaki N, Nikas I, Dimitraki M, Grapsas X, Psillaki A, Mandratzi J, Liberis A, Liberis V. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3):155-9. Epub 2010 Nov 17.

Clinical evaluation of women with PMB. Is it always necessary an endometrial biopsy to be performed? A review of the literature. Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Bouchlariotou S, Dafopoulos A, Liberis V, Maroulis G, Teichmann AT., Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Feb;283(2):261-6. Epub 2010 Aug 4. Review.

Prenatal assessment of arthrogryposis. A review of the literature. Dimitraki M, Tsikouras P, Bouchlariotou S, Dafopoulos A, Konstantou E, Liberis V., J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2011 Jan;24(1):32-6.

The role of lymphadenectomy in uterine leiomyosarcoma: review of the literature and recommendations for the standard surgical procedure. Dafopoulos A, Tsikouras P, Dimitraki M, Galazios G, Liberis V, Maroulis G, Teichmann AT.,Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Sep;282(3):293-300. Epub 2010 May 26. Review.