Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos, MD

Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Fetal Surgeon.

Graduated Cum Laude from Semmelweis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, she conducted medical research at Harvard University. She then completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson UMDNJ.

Dr. Kontopoulos has extensive experience in fetal ultrasound, prenatal diagnostic techniques and fetal surgery. She is a pioneer in the field of Fetal Therapy- Fetal Surgery. She described the first case of a fetoscopic removal of an oral teratoma, the first fetal bronchoscopy and the taxonomy classification of twin gestations.

Dr. Kontopoulos, a Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, has always enjoyed teaching and has previously served as Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship director. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals …and a frequent speaker at national and international meetings.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the International Society of Twin Studies and of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine and a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Kontopoulos has been featured in the media, including the major TV news channels, as well as other National and International media. She is well known for her personalized care and dedication to her patients. 

The Fetal Institute

Welcome to the Fetal Institute. Our group specializes in the assessment, counseling and management of patients with high-risk pregnancies, including those that may need antenatal fetal treatment (Fetal Therapy). Our center serves as a resource to Obstetricians and other Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists faced with complicated pregnancies.

Using state-of-the-art technology and based on extensive experience, our center can provide counseling, consulting and management for complicated pregnancies, whether the mother, the fetus(es) or both have a particular high-risk condition. Our specialized treatments aim to maximize the likelihood of a healthy outcome for both the mother and the baby.