Ovagenesis
Ovagenesis is a private IVF practice based in Athens, Greece, and works closely with the renowned IASO Hospital. Since opening in 2013, Ovagenesis has served patients from its main office in Neo Psychiko and through a partner clinic in Marousi.
One of the advantages of Ovagenesis is that there are no waiting lists, so patients can start their treatment as soon as they are ready. The clinic also offers strong support for international patients, with a team available 24/7 to help with any questions or needs.
Ovagenesis – Facilities and Patient Comfort
Ovagenesis is a private practice located in Athens that offers a calm and welcoming environment from the moment you arrive. Through its collaboration with IASO Hospital, Ovagenesis has access to three fully equipped operating rooms, a modern laboratory, and ten comfortable recovery suites located at the hospital’s premises where patients can rest after their procedures.
For international visitors, Ovagenesis teams up with trusted local tourism agencies to take care of accommodation, transport, and other travel needs—often with exclusive promo codes to keep costs down. This extra support helps patients focus on their treatment while the practice handles the practical details of their stay.
Meet the Experts: Ovagenesis Medical Team
Ovagenesis is guided by Medical Director Dr. Athanasios Garavelas, an obstetrician-gynecologist and fertility specialist who holds master’s degrees in Pregnancy Pathology and in Assisted Reproduction & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Garavelas blends scientific expertise with a personalised touch, leading a multilingual medical team that speaks English, Italian, French, and Greek.
From the start, each patient is paired with a dedicated coordinator—available in English, Italian, French, or Greek—who offers continuous guidance throughout the treatment journey. With more than thirteen years of experience supporting international patients from Europe, North America, and the Middle East, the Ovagenesis team works seamlessly together to provide consistent, high-quality care in a welcoming environment.
Egg Donation at Ovagenesis
At Ovagenesis, egg donors are matched with recipients primarily based on visible traits, including ethnicity, hair and eye color, skin tone, height, and overall build. In addition, donor-recipient matching incorporates comprehensive carrier screening tests. Experienced coordinators personally oversee this process, supported by advanced AI tools that efficiently analyze large data sets to ensure the best possible match.
Greek regulations allow egg donation treatment up to age 54, although women aged 50 to 54 must first obtain special approval from the National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction.
Ovagenesis Patient Care
Ovagenesis takes a patient-centered approach, slowing down only where it matters to listen closely and understand each individual or couple’s unique situation. Since 2013, the Athens-based team has offered a full spectrum of treatments—from IVF and egg donation to innovative options like PRP therapy for ovarian rejuvenation—tailored to every patient’s needs.
Supported by 24/7 multilingual coordinators and a deep expertise in complex fertility cases, Ovagenesis blends cutting-edge science with compassionate guidance so that every step toward parenthood feels thoughtful, personal, and fully supported.
Patients can reach the team through a variety of convenient channels—e-mail, WhatsApp, Zoom, on-site consultations, or a phone call—with every inquiry answered within 24 hours, ensuring timely and continuous care.
Ovagenesis Google Reviews
“Dr. Garavelas, together with his staff and especially the very kind Susi, helped us achieve our dream of becoming parents. After three years wasted in Italy, on our first attempt here we were able to hold our Vittoria in our arms. The clinic uses absolutely innovative techniques that do not exist in Italy! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us reach this unique, indescribable, and wonderful milestone. Today, I can truly say that it was absolutely worth it to hang in there and not give up—you just need professionals who are up to the task to solve and help with these challenges. THANK YOU from the heart 🩷”
Reviewed by Laura Giovannini
“My partner and I turned to the Garavelas Medical Group clinic in Athens to fulfill our dream of starting a family, after several unsuccessful attempts with donor conception in Italy, where we weren’t even able to obtain blastocysts. Today, thanks to Professor Athanasios Garavelas and his incredible team, we can hold our twins, Edoardo and Riccardo, in our arms.”
Reviewed by Anna Metallo
“After many attempts, we finally found a group of professionals who are skilled, up-to-date, but above all empathetic and caring. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Garavelas, they truly touched our hearts and helped us successfully complete our long journey to grow our family. All the services offered are top-notch—the clinic is wonderful, the support is perfect, and they are always available for any need, and we really mean any need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone—a team you can truly trust with your eyes closed.”
Reviewed by Klodiana Izet
