Stavros L. Athanassiou

Stavros L. Athanasiou

Obstetrician – Gynecologist – Urogynecologist

Professor at the Medical School of the University of Athens

Former President of the European Urogynecology Association (EUGA)

President of the Hellenic Urogynecology Society

Dr. Stavros Athanasiou is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist specializing in Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery.

He studied at the Medical School of the University of Athens and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University King’s College Hospital in London. In 1993, he was inducted as a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Great Britain.

After obtaining his specialty, he continued his training in Urogynecology at the world-renowned Urogynecology Center of King’s College, one of the leading centers in Urogynecology worldwide.

He also specialized in aesthetic genital surgery at the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Los Angeles, California, under Dr. David Matlock.

Upon his return to Greece, he initiated and organized the Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit at the University of Athens in Alexandra Hospital, which has become the largest referral center for specialized cases in Greece. He introduced and applied all modern surgical techniques for pelvic floor repair (laparoscopic and vaginal), combining effectiveness with quick recovery.

He has extensive experience in Aesthetic Gynecological Surgery, performing specialized procedures such as vaginal lifting and labiaplasty.

Dr. Athanasiou has shown a particular interest in non-surgical Aesthetic Medicine methods, which address aging-related issues and improve women’s quality of life.

He was the first in Greece to introduce the use of MonaLisa Laser for addressing sexual dysfunction during menopause and is recognized as one of the pioneering researchers in this field globally. Depending on the indications, this method can be combined with techniques that enhance sexual function, such as PRP, hyaluronic acid therapy, O-shot, etc.

Dr. Athanasiou has also introduced non-invasive methods for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women, using PRP. His team’s findings were recently published in an international urogynecology journal, and the research won the 1st prize for best research paper at the European Urogynecology Congress.