Pelargos means “stork” in Greek.
In Greece as in so many different cultures around the world, the stork is the foremost symbol of the arrival of a newborn. Storks are often portrayed carrying a little cloth bundle in their beaks just before delivering a baby to its new home
The long-beaked bird has been long associated with babies in various mythologies and folklore stories around the world. Storks always return to the same nest 9 months after their migration to the south, which also played a role in linking these birds to the concepts of birth and family. In ancient Greece, the stork was revered alongside Hera, the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and fertility.
Whereas in folklore storks are symbols of positive change and bearers of good news of new life, the reality of conception and birth for many people around the world strikes a deep chord.
For many subfertile couples, a constant battle with their own selves is required to maintain happiness, determination, dedication and peace of mind, in order to finally achieve their family goal. It is not easy at all. Both financially and psychologically.
This is where Pelargos IVF medical Team comes in.
We are here to help you make the right decision, to stand by you 24/7 – from the beginning of this journey to the birth of your child and the fulfilment of your dream.
We make sure that you don’t have any unnecessary expenses, while supporting you together with a group of medics and paramedics in different fields.
Whether you stay in Greece or trust us with this journey while abroad, you will have a complete peace of mind. Our concierge services in Athens are there to arrange anything you need during your stay, leaving you the time and space to stay completely dedicated to your goal.
We demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and always treat you with decency and respect. We value the human connection with our clients. We make your experience with us memorable because the journey itself matters as much as reaching your final destination.
Pelargos IVF has been created to become your Greek stork – there to make your family dream come true. We work together to bring your precious baby at your doorstep, turning subfertility into a fairy tale with a happy end.
Have a nice flight with us, to the best destination in the world – family.
Harry Karpouzis MD MRCOG
Pelargos IVF is a premier fertility center specializing in personalized assisted reproductive treatment for women and couples in Greece and abroad. As an award-winning medical group of fertility specialists and reproductive health experts, we provide comprehensive IVF services, egg donation programs, surrogacy solutions, and advanced gynecological care at Greece’s leading fertility centers and private maternity hospitals.
Our fertility team specializes in managing complex reproductive cases including recurrent implantation failures, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), advanced endometriosis (stage 3-4), male factor subfertility, and age-related fertility challenges. We combine evidence-based medicine with cutting-edge reproductive technology to deliver exceptional IVF success rates, while our compassionate approach ensures emotional support throughout your fertility journey.
With state-of-the-art embryology laboratories, world-class medical facilities, and personalized treatment protocols, Pelargos IVF delivers top-quality fertility services comparable to the best European IVF clinics. Whether you choose online consultations or in-person care, our dedicated team manages every aspect of your treatment—from initial diagnosis through pregnancy monitoring and delivery at Athens’ premier private maternity hospital.
Lead Consultant Dr Karpouzis is an acclaimed obstetrician and gynaecologist specializing in assisted reproduction. He has received his training in the UK and holds an MRCOG qualification and BFS (British Fertility Society) accreditation, with extensive experience in IVF and minimal access gynecological surgery. Dr Karpouzis personally oversees every case—from initial consultation to positive pregnancy confirmation—creating individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
Pelargos IVF is structured as a comprehensive multidisciplinary medical group combining fertility expertise with holistic wellness support. Our integrated team includes reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, gynecological surgeons, fertility nurses, mental health specialists, nutritionists, and wellness practitioners—all coordinated to provide seamless, all-inclusive fertility care in Greece. This collaborative approach ensures your reproductive health receives attention from multiple specialized perspectives, dramatically improving treatment success rates and patient satisfaction.
The Pelargos IVF clinical team comprises haematologists, endocrinologists, urologists, clinical psychologists, acupuncturists, personal trainers, yoga and shiatsu practitioners based in Athens, along with clinical dieticians in London. Our network extends to respected fertility specialists across the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Qatar, and the UAE—enabling seamless international coordination of your care. We also provide access to dermatology and aesthetic dentistry services, legal consultation for egg donation and surrogacy cases, professional medical interpreters, comprehensive medical tourism concierge services, and medication delivery coordination.
Selected blood test and ultrasound clinics throughout the UK and beyond allow overseas patients to complete preliminary investigations locally before traveling to Athens. Our partnered pharmacies ensure timely medication delivery directly to your home, reducing logistics burdens during your fertility treatment. Our medical and paramedical staff consists of academically renowned, Western-trained specialists with extensive international experience in reproductive medicine and gynecological care.
We work together as an integrated team, offering flexible online or face-to-face fertility consultations and implementing innovative, evidence-based reproductive treatments to consistently achieve top success rates in IVF cycles, egg donation programs, and complex gynecological cases. Starting with your initial consultation and continuing through delivery and postpartum care, our holistic approach addresses not only your medical needs but also your emotional wellbeing, financial considerations, and practical logistics.
Our patients and international visitors benefit from partnership with Elixir Concierge Members Club, a luxury medical tourism service that manages all aspects of your fertility journey in Athens—from airport transfers and accommodation to restaurant reservations and entertainment—while you focus entirely on your treatment and recovery.
Our primary goal is to successfully resolve even the most challenging fertility cases, delivering superior clinical outcomes and ensuring complete patient satisfaction through compassionate, personalized, and scientifically-advanced reproductive medicine.
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR OF PELARGOS IVF. OBS & GYN CONSULTANT. FERTILITY SPECIALIST

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR