If you are looking for a Greek fertility specialist in London, the hardest part is often not the medicine. It is explaining something deeply personal in a second language, in a system you are still learning. Mr Efstathios Theodorou, a consultant gynaecologist specialising in reproductive medicine, has just joined Greek List, and his listing is written in both Greek and English.
This is general information, not medical advice. Greek List does not recommend treatments and cannot judge anyone’s individual situation. Mr Theodorou is a Greek List member, and everything below about his work comes from his own listing.
According to his listing, Mr Theodorou is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) with more than 20 years of experience in the UK. He has held senior roles at fertility centres in London, including at the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health and at CARE Fertility London, and he is an accredited trainer of the British Fertility Society in embryo transfer and pelvic ultrasound. He is also a member of the RCOG, ESHRE and the British Fertility Society, and supervises postgraduate research projects at UCL.
For many Greeks in London, the practical detail matters just as much as the CV. His listing says consultations are available face to face in central London and online, including for second opinions or for reviewing treatment you had elsewhere, for example back in Greece.
The listing groups his work into fertility services and general gynaecology. On the fertility side it mentions fertility assessments such as a hormone profile and AMH test, advanced pelvic ultrasound and tube checks, ovulation tracking, IUI, IVF and ICSI, and fertility preservation through egg, sperm and embryo freezing. It also lists donor egg options in Greece and Spain.
On the gynaecology side, the listing mentions routine check ups with a smear test, HPV screening, ultrasound and breast examination, as well as investigation of irregular or heavy periods, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and vaginal infections. His FAQ answers a question many of us have asked: yes, you can have your usual annual gynaecological check up in London as you did in Greece.
Good to know: his listing says you can book directly, with or without a referral letter. Bring previous results, GP letters or treatment notes if you have them.
The NHS page on infertility says it is a good idea to see a GP if you have not conceived after a year of trying. Women aged 36 and over, and anyone who already knows they may have fertility problems, should speak to their GP sooner. The NHS also notes that about 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving, and that in about a quarter of cases no cause is found.
The same page adds that private treatment can be costly and that success is never guaranteed. It also advises asking a GP before choosing a private clinic, and choosing one licensed by the HFEA. Those are sensible points whichever specialist you consider.
The HFEA is the UK regulator of fertility treatment, and its Choose a Fertility Clinic tool shows data on licensed clinics. The HFEA is clear that clinic statistics are not a tool to predict your own chances, and that figures can look different depending on patient age, donor egg cycles and how births are counted. Its suggested questions are a good checklist for any first consultation: is the figure split by age, does it include donor eggs, and what is the clinic’s multiple birth rate?
Before you book anywhere, it also helps to write down your questions, your cycle history and any earlier tests. A first appointment is usually more useful when you arrive with that information.
Whether you choose a Greek fertility specialist in London or any other clinic, a little preparation helps. Note down how long you have been trying, the length of your cycle, any earlier scans or blood tests, medicines you take and relevant family history. If you had tests or treatment in Greece, ask for copies in advance, ideally with an English summary. Questions about costs, what is included in the first visit and how follow up is arranged are completely normal, so ask them early.
Many readers also ask whether they should see their GP first. The NHS recommends speaking to a GP, who can check for common causes and explain the options available on the NHS. A private consultation, such as the one described in this listing, is a separate choice that some people make for speed or convenience. Either way, the decision is yours.
Looking for a Greek fertility specialist in London is also about comfort. Fertility is a topic many people postpone. Autumn, when routines restart after the summer, is a natural moment to book the check up you have been delaying. Being able to describe symptoms, family history or earlier treatment in your own language can make that conversation easier, and having a family member or friend join you is often welcome.
We have also featured other Greek speaking doctors this month, including a Greek paediatrician in London and our guide to menopause care in Greek. You can find more health professionals in the Greek List business directory.
Mr Efstathios Theodorou, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist
Central London and online consultations. Greek and English. Read the full listing, contact details and FAQs on Greek List.
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