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Athens IVF center led by Dr. M. Bobotis, offering responsible, personalized fertility care since 2004 to help couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
About the Clinic
Biodimiourgia Assisted Reproduction Unit, located in Marousi, Athens, has been dedicated to helping couples overcome infertility challenges since its establishment in 2004. Operating for over eighteen consecutive years, the clinic’s mission is centered on providing responsible, respectful, and deeply understanding care, assisting individuals and couples in realizing their aspiration of having a child. The clinic operates under the guiding philosophy: “Focus on the Couple and Their Individual Problem,” aiming to provide treatment within a human and friendly environment.
The clinic emphasizes a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring therapeutic methods to the unique particularities and requirements of each case. This individualized care strategy is underpinned by a commitment to continuously updating scientific knowledge and practices based on the latest developments in assisted reproduction. The team, directed by Gynecologist Dr. Michael Bobotis, functions collaboratively, with testimonials highlighting a professional environment where staff members possess comprehensive knowledge and appreciation for each other’s roles. Dr. Bobotis, MD, MRCOG, is a specialist in In Vitro Fertilisation, with specialized training in IVF and endoscopic surgery acquired in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 1995. He holds a diploma from the prestigious Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG – UK) obtained in 1994 and began his professional practice in Greece in 1995 before founding Biodimiourgia in 2004. Patient reviews commend Dr. Bobotis for his scientific excellence, personable nature, punctuality, and clear communication. The wider team includes specialists such as Dr. Isabella Spyropoulou (Clinical Embryologist), Mr. Andreas Makris (Embryologist), Mrs. Athina Koutsi (Embryology), Miss Nadia Tsagri (Midwife), Mrs. Julie Karoutsou (Secretary), and Mrs. Christina Koraka (Anesthesiologist, also offering Acupuncture). The staff communicates proficiently in both Greek and English.
Situated at 5 Erythrou Stavrou & Kifissias Avenue, near the prominent Hygeia Hospital, the facility is identified as a dedicated IVF unit and center. The clinic affirms its investment in state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and ongoing training for its scientific and nursing staff. While specific details on all equipment are not enumerated, the infrastructure supports a comprehensive range of assisted reproduction procedures. Available amenities noted include a patient restroom and cooperation with a pharmacy located on the ground floor.
Biodimiourgia positions itself as one of the most successful IVF units on a percentage basis in Greece. The clinic reports that over 5000 children have been born as a result of IVF treatments facilitated by their team. They claim a total pregnancy rate per embryo transfer exceeding 40%, a figure presented as equivalent to that of leading international subfertility centers. External reviews contribute to this reputation, with platforms like WhatClinic assigning an “Excellent” ServiceScore™ based on user interactions and feedback, highlighting aspects like response times and patient satisfaction.
Services
Biodimiourgia offers a comprehensive suite of assisted reproductive technologies and related services, reflecting its commitment to addressing diverse infertility causes with advanced techniques. The clinic’s focus on laboratory excellence is evident through offerings like dynamic embryo culture and “Stress Free” sperm processing, alongside investment in modern lab equipment. The multi-disciplinary team, including embryologists, a midwife, and an anesthesiologist who also provides acupuncture, supports the delivery of these services.
The core fertility treatments available include: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Natural Cycle IVF, and Ovulation Induction.
Donor programs and genetic testing services are also provided: Egg Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/Screening (PGD/PGS).
Comprehensive cryopreservation options allow for fertility preservation and future planning: Embryo Cryopreservation (vitrification), Oocyte (Egg) Cryopreservation (potentially under their “BeSafe” program), and Sperm/Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation.
Specialized services address specific male and female fertility factors: Male Infertility Services (including advanced sperm assessment, “Stress-Free” sperm processing, oxidative stress measurement, TESE/TESA, potentially MESA/PESA) and Female Health & Enhancement (Uterine Microbiome Checks, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Endometrial Rejuvenation, Assisted Hatching).
How to Access
Biodimiourgia IVF Center is located at 5 Erythrou Stavrou & Kifissias Avenue, Marousi, Athens, 151 23, Greece. It is situated directly across the main gate of the Hygeia Hospital.
By Public Transport: The nearest Metro station is Marousi on Line 1 (Green Line/ISAP), a short distance away (may require walk/bus/taxi). Several OASA city buses run along Kifisias Avenue near the clinic (e.g., A7, 550, E14, 010).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IVF:
1. What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
IVF is an assisted reproduction technique designed to help couples facing fertility issues conceive. It involves fertilizing one or more eggs with sperm in a laboratory setting, outside the woman’s body. The resulting fertilized egg, now an embryo, is then cultured and transferred into the woman’s uterus with the aim of achieving pregnancy.
2. What are the main steps involved in an IVF procedure?
A typical IVF cycle includes several key stages: Ovarian stimulation, where hormone medications are used to encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs; Egg retrieval, a minor procedure usually done under light sedation or local anesthesia to collect the mature eggs; Fertilization, where the collected eggs are combined with sperm in the lab (either through standard insemination or ICSI); Embryo culture, during which the fertilized eggs (embryos) are grown in special incubators for up to six days; and Embryo transfer, where one or more selected embryos are placed into the woman’s uterus.
3. What factors influence the success rate of IVF?
IVF success rates vary significantly and depend on numerous factors specific to each individual or couple. The most influential factors include the woman’s age (success rates generally decline as age increases), the quality and quantity of both the eggs and the sperm, the underlying cause(s) of infertility, and the patient’s overall medical history. General success rates per cycle are often cited as being higher for women under 35 and decreasing progressively for older age groups.
4. What tests are typically needed before starting IVF?
Before beginning an IVF cycle, several diagnostic tests are usually performed. These commonly include: Blood tests to assess hormone levels, ovarian reserve (egg supply), check for infections, and potentially evaluate the uterine microbiome; Ultrasound examinations to check the health and structure of the uterus and ovaries and assess ovarian reserve; Sperm analysis (spermodiagram) to evaluate sperm count, motility, morphology, and check for infection or DNA fragmentation; and sometimes a Hysterosalpingography (HSG), an X-ray procedure to check if the fallopian tubes are open or blocked.
5. How can I increase my chances of IVF success?
While IVF outcomes depend heavily on medical factors, adopting a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial. This includes maintaining a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, engaging in moderate regular exercise, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption (as these can negatively impact egg and sperm quality), and managing stress through relaxation techniques or seeking psychological support. Importantly, since age is a critical factor in fertility, it is advisable to consult a fertility specialist promptly if a problem is suspected, rather than delaying investigation and potential treatment.
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Sand Rose 3 weeks ago
Our experience with IVF with this particular unit was very bad. We suffered significant losses in embryos, health and time — and of course money, but the first three are irreplaceable. No cause of infertility was found but they directed us towards repeated IVF. We did not receive documentation, they came to "calm us down" afterwards but we left. The unit's approach was mainly commercial and the treatment of the secretariat was unsatisfactory. Immediately after that, we turned to a larger unit and the results were night and day in everything: doctors, protocols, embryology, secretariat, transparency, formality, respect. A diagnosis was made immediately, treatment was given, amazing results from the embryology and pregnancy with the first embryo transfer. Please, if you are looking for a unit, weigh it correctly. We are also writing our negative experience after others, so that there is comprehensive information for those looking for a unit. Our health, our lives and our families above all else.
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Pav Xry a month ago
Some years ago we went to this particular assisted reproduction unit and our experience was as follows. Despite the large number of eggs collected from my wife, only three embryos were produced. After unsuccessful attempts, the explanations we received were general (“this happens”), without any substantive investigation of the causes. On the contrary, in our perception there was pressure to repeat IVF cycles, as well as attribution of responsibility to the quality of the wife’s eggs without providing us with any supporting documentation and in a manner that we experienced as offensive. We were also, in our experience, pressured to proceed with a donor solution, without providing us with sufficient medical documentation. In another large clinic that we then went to: * Advanced endometriosis was diagnosed, which should have already been treated before any new attempt, and we did indeed proceed with surgery. * 10 embryos resulted from 12 eggs. * We received full, written and signed updates for each stage. * The embryo transfer was done with detailed synchronization and monitoring, resulting in a successful pregnancy from the first attempt, while there are also frozen embryos for the future. Today we have a very healthy child. Based on our experience, the approach of the first unit gave us the impression that it was more commercial than medically documented and that there was not the level of transparency that we would expect. Furthermore, we did not receive receipts for our payments, while the behavior of the secretariat in some cases, as we experienced it, was not as expected, both towards us and towards other couples. In retrospect, we also read some old newspaper articles, which if we had seen in time would have prevented us from going. This review is written with the sole purpose of informing and protecting other couples. Who we are in detail is not relevant, especially when we have seen information related to the couples' medical history mentioned in public responses.
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Angeliki-Nektaria Marinou 6 months ago
When describing Dr. Michael Bobotis to me, my friend who recommended him mentioned two of his many gifts, that he is a HUMAN and not an exploiter... And she was absolutely right about both. From the first moment I met him, having already had negative experiences from two other clinics specializing in assisted reproduction, possibly more prominent, where I felt like I was just one of the dozens they see on a daily basis, I realized that I had found my doctor. He was disarmingly honest about my choices but at the same time effortlessly supportive. The same sense of accessibility and professionalism characterizes all of his collaborators at the Biodemiorgia In Vitro Fertilization Unit, from the girls in the secretariat to the other medical/scientific staff. Thanks to him today, at the age of 51, I hold in my hands two very healthy little girls, but beyond the excellent result of his medical care, what has remained with me and makes me recommend him unreservedly is the interest he showed in me, when at one point my pregnancy was not progressing smoothly (although he was no longer monitoring me) and even until its happy end. As I have said many times in recent years when I have faced various health problems, at such times, in addition to the scientific doctor, you also need the human doctor and that is exactly what Mr. Bobotis is. To say that I am grateful to him is a bit...
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