Athanasios Kontopanos
Gynaecologist-Obstetrician
Lamia
Summary
Adept Gynaecologist-Obstetrician with 17 years of experience in gynaecology and obstetrics enhancing maternal-fetal medicine through research and community outreach. Excelled in high-risk pregnancy care and ultrasound interpretation, while fostering teamwork. Managed 100 births annually, significantly reducing cesarean rates. Expert in critical thinking, colposcopy and urogynecology, committed to advancing patient care and education. Knowledgeable about medication administration and detailed medical record-keeping.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Gynaecologist-Obstetrician
Private Practice
Lamia, Greece
01.2007 - Current
- Conducted research on obstetrics-related topics, contributing to advancements in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.
- Led community outreach programs to raise awareness about women's reproductive health issues and provide accessible educational resources.
- Promoted preventive health measures through patient education on nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors during pregnancy.
- Improved patient care by staying up-to-date on the latest obstetric practices and techniques.
- Evaluated patient progress throughout pregnancy by conducting thorough examinations and assessments.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as ultrasounds to accurately assess fetal development and identify potential issues early in pregnancy.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients by providing compassionate guidance throughout their pregnancies.
- Provided comprehensive care for expectant mothers, including prenatal testing and counseling.
- Performed routine and complex deliveries while maintaining a safe environment for both mother and baby.
- Reduced cesarean section rates by encouraging natural childbirth methods whenever possible while maintaining patient safety as a top priority.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide personalized treatment plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Managed complications during delivery, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted patients in making informed decisions about their reproductive health through detailed discussions of available options such as contraception or fertility treatments.
- Coordinated with referring physicians to ensure seamless continuity of care for pregnant patients with complex medical histories.
- Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
- Worked closely with nurses and midwives to check on patient statuses and needs.
- Managed about 100 births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes using medical data archiving software.
- Managed a lot of cervical intraepithelial lesions (diagnostic colposcopy and LEEP)
- Completed hysteroscopic, transabdominal, and transvaginal operations to handle gynaecologic and obstetric disorders such as ectopic pregnancies, uterine prolapse, genital tumors, leiomyomas, genital polyps, cervical incompetence (cervical cerclage).
Resident Physician, Gynaecology-Obstetrics
University Hospital of Patras
Patras, Greece, Achaea
08.2002 - 11.2006
Resident Physician, General Surgery
General Hospital of Lamia
Lamia, Greece, Phthiotis
05.2000 - 08.2002
Physician (paid Internship)
General Hospital of Karpenisi
Karpenisi, Greece, Nomos Evrytanias
01.1999 - 03.2000
Educator
Paramedic Training School, ΕΚΑΒ
Lamia, Greece
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Subject areas: Digestive system anatomy, digestive system physiology, acute digestive conditions, and pre-hospital care of polytrauma patients.
Educator
Nursing School
Karpenisi, Greece, Nomos Evrytanias
02.1999 - 01.2000
- Subject area: Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Education
Master of Science - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece 10.2020 - 07.2022
M.D. - Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece 09.1989 - 11.1996
Skills
- Ultrasound Interpretation
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Critical thinking abilities
- Urogynecology Knowledge
- Colposcopy expertise
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Knowledge
- Premature Labor Prevention
- Preeclampsia Management
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Management
- Medical record-keeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
Colposcopy
Interests
Literature
Chess
Tennis
Timeline
Colposcopy
01-2022
Master of Science - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
10.2020 - 07.2022
Cardiotocography and STAN
02-2020
IOTA Certificate
09-2019
First Trimester Scan
01-2019
Third Trimester Scan
01-2019
Gynaecologist-Obstetrician
Private Practice
01.2007 - Current
Resident Physician, Gynaecology-Obstetrics
University Hospital of Patras
08.2002 - 11.2006
Educator
Paramedic Training School, ΕΚΑΒ
09.2001 - 06.2002
Resident Physician, General Surgery
General Hospital of Lamia
05.2000 - 08.2002
Educator
Nursing School
02.1999 - 01.2000
Physician (paid Internship)
General Hospital of Karpenisi
01.1999 - 03.2000
M.D. - Medicine
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
09.1989 - 11.1996
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