Mitosis IVF Centre

The medical team is led by Dr. Θεοδόσης Αρκουλής, a reproductive endocrinologist with more than 35 years of IVF experience and 23 scientific publications. He is supported by Dr. Ευθύμιος Σκαφίδας and Dr. Γεώργιος Μπάσιος, both obstetric‑gynecologists specialized in reproductive medicine, as well as an anesthesiologist for surgical procedures. The embryology laboratory is headed by Μαρύ Μητροπούλου, a certified embryologist, and Βάια Γώτα, a molecular biologist who oversees genetic testing. Complementary staff includes two university‑trained midwives, two senior nurses, a psychologist and a dedicated patient‑coordination team. All physicians hold memberships in the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and are regularly updated on the latest assisted reproduction protocols, ensuring comprehensive fertility treatment for every patient.

The laboratory at Κέντρο Εξωσωματικής Γονιμοποίησης «Μίτωση» is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art IVF technology. Embryo culture is performed in precision incubators that maintain stable temperature, pH and gas composition, while a TIME‑LAPSE imaging system continuously records embryo development to select the most viable blastocysts. High‑resolution stereomicroscopes enable detailed morphological assessment, and high‑speed centrifuges ensure efficient sperm processing. Cryopreservation relies on nitrogen‑vapor storage tanks with automated monitoring and backup generators for uninterrupted operation. All equipment complies with ISO 15224 quality standards and the clinic’s internal quality‑management system, guaranteeing consistent laboratory performance and optimal outcomes for assisted reproduction.

Κέντρο Εξωσωματικής Γονιμοποίησης «Μίτωση» was established in 1992 in Πειραιάς, becoming the first IVF centre in the South Attica region. Since 1990 the centre has been directed by Dr. Θεοδόσης Αρκουλής, who trained at the Royal Women Hospital in Melbourne and has authored 23 peer‑reviewed papers on human reproduction. The clinic operates from a purpose‑built facility on Σαχτούρη 24, featuring modern laboratory suites, cryopreservation units and fully equipped surgical rooms. It holds an official licence from the National Authority for Assisted Reproduction (granted 2016) and a separate licence for its cryobank. Over three decades the centre has helped thousands of couples achieve pregnancy, earning a reputation for high success rates, personalized care and continuous scientific research.

Yes, the centre runs a comprehensive egg‑donation programme. Donor eggs are sourced from fully screened, healthy women aged 18‑35 who undergo extensive medical, genetic and infectious‑disease testing in accordance with Greek legislation. The clinic matches donor eggs with recipients based on immunological compatibility and personal preferences, and performs IVF cycles using the donated oocytes with the partner’s or donor sperm. Egg‑donation cycles benefit from the centre’s advanced laboratory protocols, including TIME‑LAPSE embryo assessment and blastocyst culture, which together contribute to higher pregnancy rates for women who cannot use their own eggs.

Greek law permits in vitro fertilization for women up to 50 years of age, and Κέντρο Εξωσωματικής Γονιμοποίησης «Μίτωση» adheres to this limit for own‑egg cycles. For donor‑egg IVF, the clinic typically treats women up to 45 years, as the use of high‑quality donor oocytes improves implantation chances in older recipients. Age‑related counseling is provided during the initial consultation, and the centre tailors stimulation protocols and embryo‑transfer strategies to each patient’s age group, ensuring realistic expectations and optimal success rates for all age categories.

Κέντρο Εξωσωματικής Γονιμοποίησης «Μίτωση» provides a full spectrum of assisted reproduction services. Core IVF options include conventional in vitro fertilization, ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and IMSI (intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection) for male factor infertility. Advanced genetic services comprise PGD (pre‑implantation genetic diagnosis) and PGT‑A for embryo screening. The clinic also offers GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer), TIME‑LAPSE embryo monitoring, SSR (testicular sperm aspiration), assisted hatching, and IUI (intrauterine insemination). Cryopreservation covers eggs, sperm and embryos, while dedicated programs exist for egg donation, sperm donation, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and ovarian stimulation protocols. Diagnostic support includes endometrium receptivity testing, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy. Together, these services enable personalized fertility treatment plans that address simple to complex infertility challenges.