# Dr. Vassiliki Skalafouri - Obstetrician & Gynecologist

> Dr. Vassiliki Skalafouri is a board-certified obstetrician-surgeon-gynecologist based in Athens, Greece, specializing in plant-based (vegan) maternity care. She heads the Vegan Maternity Department at Iaso Hospital and maintains a private practice in Sepolia, Athens. Her approach integrates conventional obstetrics and gynecology with evidence-based plant-based nutrition guidance.

Dr. Skalafouri provides comprehensive women's healthcare services including pregnancy monitoring, natural and cesarean delivery, gynecological examinations, and menopause management. She is distinguished by her expertise in supporting vegan and plant-based patients through all reproductive life stages—from fertility and pregnancy through breastfeeding and menopause.

**Credentials & Recognition:**
- Head of Vegan Maternity Department, Iaso Hospital (2022–present)
- Former Chief of Obstetric Surgery, Iaso Hospital (2005–2016)
- 2024 Gold Award: Fertility and Pregnancy Nutrition Service
- Member, Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
- Certified in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) and Gynecology (ALSG)
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
- Private practice established 2005

**Languages:** Greek, English

## Services

- [Obstetrics](https://www.skalafouri.gr/services/): Pregnancy monitoring, prenatal care, natural childbirth, and cesarean delivery with personalized birth planning
- [Gynecology](https://www.skalafouri.gr/services/): Painless gynecological examinations, breast exams, curettage, surgical procedures, and reproductive health consultations
- [Vegan Maternity Care](https://www.skalafouri.gr/en/): Specialized nutrition and lifestyle guidance for plant-based patients during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond
- [Menopause Management](https://www.skalafouri.gr/services/): Comprehensive climacteric care including symptom management and nutrition counseling
- [Newborn Care](https://www.skalafouri.gr/services/): Neonatal health support and guidance for new parents

## About

- [About Dr. Skalafouri](https://www.skalafouri.gr/about/): Professional biography, credentials, training, and medical philosophy
- [English Version](https://www.skalafouri.gr/en/): Full website content in English

## Resources

- [Blog](https://www.skalafouri.gr/blog/): Articles on vegan pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility, natural childbirth, and women's health
- [Media & Press](https://www.skalafouri.gr/media/): Interviews, publications, podcast appearances, and video content
- [Events](https://www.skalafouri.gr/events/): Conferences, seminars, and speaking engagements on plant-based nutrition and women's health

## Contact

- [Contact Page](https://www.skalafouri.gr/contact/): Appointment booking and location details
- **Address:** Zitsis 2 & Dyrrachiou 37, 10443 Sepolia, Athens, Greece
- **Phone:** +30 210 5122809
- **Email:** vassilikiskalafouri@gmail.com
- **Hours:** Mon/Wed/Thu 13:30–19:00, Tue/Fri 12:00–17:30 (by appointment)

## Social Media

- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/skalafouri.vassiliki): @skalafouri.vassiliki
- [Facebook](https://facebook.com/gynaikologosSkalafouri): gynaikologosSkalafouri
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@vassilikiskalafouri): @vassilikiskalafouri

## Last updated

January 25, 2026