EmbryoClinic is an ISO 9001:2015 and EN 15224: 2016 certified fertility clinic in Thessaloniki, Greece. Staffed by an experienced scientific team and equipped with the latest technology, the clinic offers customised fertility services in an ethical and safe environment.
Treatment Options at EmbryoClinic
Established in 1999, EmbryoClinic’s medical team is led by Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOG, a UK-trained fertility specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of assisted reproduction. He is supported by David Gibbon, Consultant Embryologist, who is renowned in the UK for his expertise and mentorship.
EmbryoClinic offers a full range of IVF treatments and techniques, including conventional IVF, ecoIVF (also known as mini IVF or low-cost IVF), ICSI, assisted hatching, surgical sperm removal (PESA and TESE), embryo cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and egg donation.
IVF treatment
In vitro fertilisation is an assisted reproduction technique in which fertilisation takes place in the laboratory. It is the first-line treatment in cases such as blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, or severe male infertility. It may also be recommended in cases where simpler treatments are unsuitable or have failed.
EmbryoClinic offers a full range of IVF treatments and techniques, including conventional IVF, ecoIVF (also known as mini IVF or low-cost IVF), ICSI, assisted hatching, surgical sperm removal (PESA and TESE), embryo cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and egg donation.
The specialised team at EmbryoClinic offer all the necessary information and emotional support needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
Egg donation
Egg donation, where a patient’s eggs are replaced by the eggs from a young donor, is the most effective treatment in cases where a woman fails to produce eggs herself (e.g. premature menopause), has a poor ovarian response to ovarian stimulation with drugs or has had repeated IVF failures.
Egg donation is available at EmbryoClinic in line with Greek Law (N 3305/2005). All donors are under 35 and must provide a full medical history, complete a genetic questionnaire and undergo extensive medical and psychological screening tests. Egg donation in Greece is always anonymous and the recipient must be under the age of 50.
Success Rates at EmbryoClinic
In 2023, EmbryoClinic reported an overall clinical pregnancy success rate of 44% for IVF using the patient’s own eggs, with a live birth/ongoing pregnancy rate of 26% (mean patient age: 38 years). The clinical pregnancy success rates per age group and type of embryo transfer cycle (fresh or frozen-thawed) using the patient’s genetic material were as follows:
Fresh Embryo Transfer:
- Under 36 years old: 40%
- Aged 37-39: 36.9%
- Over 40 years old: 21%
Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer:
- Under 36 years old: 32.4%
- Aged 37-39: 73.6%
- Over 40 years old: 41.6%
For the egg donation program, the clinical pregnancy success rate in 2023 was 61.8%, with a live birth/ongoing pregnancy rate of 44%.
Patient Support at EmbryoClinic
EmbryoClinic is highly experienced in welcoming international patients who are having difficulty conceiving or who have tried IVF without success. The specialised team at EmbryoClinic offers all the necessary information and emotional support needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
The patient care team at EmbryoClinic is ready to assist with your initial inquiry, help you schedule a consultation with the doctor, gather the necessary test results and medical history, and provide information about the clinic’s services. The team at EmbryoClinic combines their extensive experience with cutting-edge medical technology to provide individualised treatment and evidence-based medicine with honesty, respect, and care for their patients. Committed to effectiveness, safety, and excellence, their mission is to inspire hope and contribute successfully to the journey to parenthood. Particular attention is paid to the individual needs, social background, religious beliefs, medical status, and wellness of each patient.
EmbryoClinic’s staff comprises 3 senior embryologists, 7 medical experts, 5 international patient coordinators, and numerous fertility midwives, along with other support personnel, all of whom possess extensive experience and high-level certifications in their respective fields. The entire team is proficient in English, with various members also fluent in languages such as French, Italian, Spanish, Serbian, German, and Albanian.
This skilled team operates under the expert guidance of Dr Elias Tsakos, EmbryoClinic’s Medical Director. As an obstetrician, gynecological surgeon, and specialist in fertility medicine and surgery, Dr Tsakos is fully trained, certified, and licensed in the UK, and is a recognized Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. He adopts a holistic approach to fertility treatment, integrating traditional assisted reproduction methods with minimally invasive surgery, enhanced by the latest technological advancements. With over 20 years of experience in minimally invasive fertility procedures, Dr Tsakos has received extensive training in laparoscopic surgery and is a Certified Robotic Surgeon accredited by the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr Elias Tsakos, FRCOG
State-of-the-art technology
EmbryoClinic’s modern facility is architecturally-designed and equipped with the latest IVF technology. The aim is to provide an environment that is safe and comfortable, while at the same time guaranteeing the best possible treatment.
All services at EmbryoClinic are fully computerised and patient records are held electronically in safe and secure systems, ensuring patient confidentiality and continuity of care.
“Every patient is different as is every person. We value everybody’s needs, time and psychological status. We aim at the positive result, but we always keep in mind that the journey is also very important! We dedicate ourselves in doing the right thing in the best possible way!” – Dr Elias Tsakos, FRCOG
Get in touch to:
- Arrange an appointment with their fertility specialist
- Meet their Midwife/Fertility Coordinator (free of charge)
- Book a Fertility Information Evening (free of charge)
