Dr. Vasiliki Skalafouri is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with many years of experience and specialization in gynecological and obstetric care. A graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she has completed her specialty in the largest hospitals in Greece and continues to invest in lifelong education, obtaining specialized certifications. She holds the “Plant-based nutrition: A sustainable diet for optimal health” certification from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, where she focuses on the connection of a plant-based diet with improved health and sustainability. She is responsible for the pioneering “Vegan Maternity Department Care” at IASO, which was created under her guidance and is a unique example of a combination of obstetric care and vegan philosophy in Greece and Europe.
Her attitude to life is characterized by deep love and respect for every living being, adopting veganism as a philosophy of life since 2016. Guided by the values of empathy, environmental protection and social responsibility, she promotes health through her scientific work and raises awareness of the benefits of plant-based diets on a physical, mental and social level.