Vasilis Paraschos
We are proud to have Vasilis Paraschos as a member of our medical team. As a highly accomplished obstetrician and gynecologist, he brings a deep passion for helping patients build their families.
Meet Dr. Vasilis Paraschos
Dr. Vasilis Paraschos is a physician with extensive international experience in infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). His medical training and clinical work span both the United States and Europe (Athens, Greece), where he has combined advanced scientific knowledge with hands-on expertise in some of the most innovative and modern IVF environments worldwide.
During his time in the USA, Dr. Paraschos trained alongside leading reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists, gaining in-depth exposure to a wide spectrum of protocols and cutting-edge approaches in ovulation induction, oocyte retrieval, embryo culture, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and embryo transfer. He actively participated in the management of complex infertility cases, including recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as advanced treatments for women with diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. His clinical involvement also extended to male infertility, intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, and third-party reproduction programs, such as egg donation and surrogacy.
Since joining the EmBIO Medical Center in Athens—one of Europe’s most prestigious IVF clinics—Dr. Paraschos has further advanced his expertise, performing and supervising hundreds of IVF and IUI cycles annually. At EmBIO, he has played a key role in pioneering and applying state-of-the-art ovarian rejuvenation methods (including PRP, stem cell therapy, and growth factor protocols) while managing highly complex international patient cases.
Working closely with Dr. Thanos Paraschos —his father and a fourth-generation gynecologist— and the EmBIO team, Dr. Vasilis Paraschos continues the family legacy of excellence in gynecology and reproductive medicine. His approach is defined by individualized, patient-centered fertility care that attracts couples from Greece and around the world.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Paraschos is actively engaged in research, professional development, and teaching, contributing to the advancement of best practices in reproductive medicine. His unique combination of US-based training and his comprehensive experience at EmBIO in Athens, Greece, provides him with a rare perspective and skill set—ensuring the highest standards of safety, innovation, and success for his patients.
VASILIS PARASCHOS
Phone: (201) 682-6212
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
July 2021-June 2025
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Education Chief Resident
St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine, St. George, Grenada
August 2017-March 2021
Doctor of Medicine
Summa cum laude
Boston University, Massachusetts, USA
August 2013 - May 2017
Undergraduate Degree - BA Chemistry: Biochemistry
Magna cum laude
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Education Chief Resident, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (July 2024-June 2025)
- Ronald T. Burkman, MD CREOG Scholar Award, for earning the highest CREOG Score in the OBGYN residency program (June 2025)
- SMFM Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics, in recognition of shared commitment to the vision of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine to improve pregnancy and perinatal outcomes (June 2025)
- SREI Resident Award for Excellence in REI, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, for outstanding commitment and excellence in caring for patients in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and special interest, dedication, and commitment to learning in the field of human reproduction (June 2024)
- CREOG Achievement Award, for highest CREOG Score among the PGY-3 Class, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (June 2024)
- CREOG Achievement Award, for highest CREOG Score among the PGY-2 Class, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (June 2023)
- CREOG Achievement Award, for highest CREOG Score among the PGY-1 Class, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (June 2022)
- Iota Epsilon Alpha (IEA), SGU Honor Society (December 2017 - March 2021)
- Dean's List, SGU (December 2017 - May 2019)
- Intramural Basketball Champion, SGU, Won the SGU Spring 2019 intramural championship with my basketball team, 'Backboards and Beyond' (April 2018)
- Mason Memorial Award, Boston University, for outstanding achievements during undergraduate studies in Boston University chemistry department (May 2017)
- Biochemistry Award, Boston University, for research in biochemistry during undergraduate studies in Boston University chemistry department (May 2017)
- Dean's List, Boston University (January 2014 - May 2017)
- Downhill Mountain Skiing Distinction, Won 3rd place out of 100 contestants in a downhill skiing competition in Zermatt, Switzerland (December 2016)
CERTIFICATIONS
| State of Michigan Physician License | May 2025-present |
| State of Michigan Controlled Substance License | May 2025-present |
| State of Michigan Physician Educational Limited License | June 2021- June 2025 |
| State of Michigan Controlled Substance License | June 2021- June 2025 |
| Intuitive Certificate of Training Equivalency as a Resident or Fellow | June 2025 |
| Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Certificate | June 2024 |
| Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate | May 2021 |
| USMLE Step 1: 251 | July 2019 |
| USMLE Step 2 CK: 241 | September 2020 |
| USMLE Step 3: 230 | March 2022 |
| Point of Care Ultrasound Certification | December 2019 |
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification | June 2021, April 2023, April 2025 |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification | March 2019, June 2021, April 2023, April 2025 |
| Interactive Multiple Choice (iMCQ) Certification | December 2019 |
| Netter's Clinical Procedure Selective Certification | June 2018 |
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Corewell Health East Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
June 2021-present
Resident Physician | PI: Frederick Eruo, M.D.
Case report and poster publications in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
St. George's University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomical Sciences
July 2019-present
Research Assistant | PI: Marios Loukas, M.D./Ph.D.
Anatomical literature review research in Obstetrics and Gynecology on the clinical anatomy of the uterine artery embolization procedure and the variations of origin of uterine arteries. Manuscript in preparation.
Jersey City Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
October 2018 - May 2021
Research Assistant | PI: Ahmed Yousry, M.D.
Epidemiological research in Obstetrics and Gynecology on the association between fetal and maternal clinical findings and placental pathologies.
Boston University, Chemistry Department
January 2016 - May 2017
Research Assistant | PI: Arturo Vegas, Ph.D.
Medicinal chemistry research in discovering new therapeutic approaches targeting Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Manuscript in preparation.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Moustakli E, Zikopoulos A, Katopodis P, Dafopoulos S, Paraschos VS, Zachariou A, Dafopoulos K. Dietary and lifestyle interventions to mitigate oxidative stress in male and female fertility: practical insights for infertility management a narrative review. Metabolites. 2025 Jun 8:15(6):379. doi:10.3390/metabo15060379. PMID: 40559403; PMCID: PMC12195172.
Dowers K, Constantini S, Montalbano MJ, Paraschos VS, Marshal EG, Loukas M. Characteristics and associated risk factors of broad ligament hernia: a systematic review. Med Sci Monit. 2025 Jan 24;31:e946710. doi: 10.12659/MSM.946710. PMID: 39849826; PMCID: PMC11773988.
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Poster Presentation: Salih Y, Paglia D, Paraschos VS, Dudar A, Klein TJ, Eruo FU. Immediate Postpartum Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Implementation Challenges. Poster at: Corewell Health East Resident Research Day; 2025 Apr; Dearborn, MI. Virtual presentation.
- Poster Presentation: Paglia D, Salih Y, Paraschos VS, Dudar A, Klein TJ, Eruo FU. Use of Electronic Interpreter Services When Inserting Immediate Postpartum Subdermal Contraceptive Rod. Poster at: Corewell Health East Resident Research Day; 2025 Apr; Dearborn, MI. Virtual presentation.
- Poster Presentation: Eruo FU, Hoofman J, Juma M, Katz S, Saleh M, Warsame H, Paraschos VS. Nonpalpable Subdermal Contraceptive Rod- A Case Report & Management. Poster at: 32nd World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI); 2024 Nov, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Poster Presentation: Eruo FU, Juma M, Hoofman J, Katz S, Paraschos VS. Embedded IUD-IUCD in multiparous female - Case Report and Retrieval Options. Poster at: Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) 57th Annual Meeting; 2024 Jul; Dublin, Ireland.
- Poster Presentation: Matos CM, Paraschos VS, Younis LM, Juma M, Adeoye OM, Eruo FU. Peripartum pubic symphysis diastatasis diagnosis and management. Poster at: 31st World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI); 2023 Nov; Vienna, Austria.
- Poster Presentation: Juma M, Matos CM, Bishay MF, Darian TR, Paraschos VS, Alhousseini A, Jones TB, Eruo FU. Large anterior lower segment uterine fibroids in pregnancy options and management. Poster at: 31st World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI); 2023 Nov; Vienna, Austria.
- Poster Presentation: Paraschos VS, Bishay MF, Moses D. The many faces of hypertension in pregnancy. Poster at: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Junior Fellow Research Day, Michigan Section; 2023 May; Lansing, MI.
- Poster Presentation: Bishay MF, Paraschos VS, Delwadia R, Moses D. A rare case of previable placenta membranacea with accreta. Poster at: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Junior Fellow Research Day, Michigan Section; 2023 May; Lansing, MI.
- Poster Presentation: Zeng E, Paraschos VS, Onyiuke N, Eruo FU. False positive beta hCG likely due to chronic kidney disease. Poster at: Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) Contraceptive Symposium (Virtual); 2021 Jul-Aug.
- Poster Presentation: Paraschos VS, Sheehy DF, Vegas AJ. Peptidomimetic synthesis towards treating type I diabetes mellitus. Poster at: 19th Annual Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Symposium; 2016 Oct; Boston, MA.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ
Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
Sub-internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
King's College Hospital, London, UK
Aug 2020
Clinical Clerkship in Maternal Fetal Medicine under Professor Kypros Nicolaides
Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ
February 2020-July 2020
Clinical Clerkships in Internal Medicine and General Surgery
IASO Hospital, Athens, Greece
December 2019-January 2020
Clinical Observer and Medical Mentee, Dr. Thanos Paraschos, Dr. Andreas Bazeos and Dr. George Theodoropoulos
- Attended the General Maternity Unit under Dr. Paraschos and Dr. Theodoropoulos; observed and involved in daily procedures including spontaneous vaginal deliveries and inductions of labor along with cesarean sections (both singleton and twin deliveries)
- Attended the Gynecological Department under Dr. Paraschos and Dr. Bazeos; observed and involved in diagnostic laparoscopies and hysteroscopies, laparoscopic adhesiolysis, laparoscopic removal of endometriotic and ovarian cysts, laparoscopic salpingectomy (for hydrosalpinges and ectopic pregnancy), laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, myomectomies, both abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, and cystocele and rectocele vaginal repair surgeries
EMBIO Medical Center, Athens, Greece
December 2019-January 2020
Clinical Observer and Medical Mentee, Dr. Thanos Paraschos, Dr. Elias Gatos, and Dr. George Theodoropoulos
- Attended the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit at EMBIO Medical Center
- Observed their daily outpatient appointments, patient interactions and recommended treatment plans
- Observed and involved in daily transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds scans for follicular monitoring and early pregnancy assessment
- Observed and involved in daily surgeries including dilatation and curettage, endometrial scratching and suction termination of pregnancy
- Observed and involved in both diagnostic and operative hysteroscopies (such as polyp removal, endometrial resection for dysfunctional bleeding, intrauterine fibroid resection, endometrial laser ablation, endometrial hydrothermal ablation and resection of intrauterine diaphragm)
- Observed and involved in daily surgeries of the IVF unit including ovarian cyst drainage, transvaginal oocyte retrieval, intrauterine inseminations and intrauterine embryo transfers
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY
January 2020 - February 2020
Clinical Clerkship in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Sheena Punnapuzha
- Obtained daily patient histories; conducted physical exams; and proposed respective treatment plans
- Trained in intravenous line placement; blood drawing and arterial blood gas analysis
NYC Health+Hospitals/Woodhull, Brooklyn, NY
November 2019 - December 2019
Clinical Clerkship in Pediatrics, Dr. Clementina Okunpolor
- Obtained daily patient histories; conducted physical exams; and proposed respective treatment plans
- Observed daily Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cases, including lumbar punctures, intubations and baby feeding techniques
Bergen Newbridge Medical Center, Paramus, NJ
September 2019 - November 2019
Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry, Dr. Edward Hall
- Obtained daily patient histories and proposed respective treatment plans
Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ
August 2019- September 2019
Clinical Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ahmed Yousry
- Obtained daily patient histories; conducted physical exams; and proposed respective treatment plans
- Observed and involved in Obstetrics and Gynecologic surgeries, including cesarean and normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries, diagnostic laparoscopies and laparoscopic cystectomies, myomectomies and total abdominal hysterectomies
SGU, St. George, Grenada
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
Review Group Facilitator, Department of Educational Services
- Formed a review group with two of my colleagues at SGU; prepared weekly power point review presentations for SGU lower-term medical students who were struggling academically
- Led weekly group review-tutoring sessions on basic science concepts for our students
- Advised them on effective study habits, including time management, appropriate resource utilization and note-taking skills
Boston University, Boston, MA
May 2016 – July 2016
Research Assistant in the Vegas Lab
- Received a student stipend research award by Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) for completing a 10-week research assistant internship in Summer 2016
- Conducted research on Medicinal Chemistry in new therapeutic approaches targeting Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Steward Medical Group, Whitman, MA
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Clinical Observer and Medical Mentee, Dr. Nikolas Michalacos
- Observed Dr. Michalacos’ daily patient appointments, patient interactions and treatment procedures
- Gained first-hand experience about several medical conditions
King's College Hospital, London, UK
July 2012
Clinical Observer and Medical Mentee, Professor Kypros Nicolaides
- Attended the Fetal Medicine Unit under Professor Kypros Nicolaides with whom I had the opportunity to develop an understanding of invasive maternal fetal medicine techniques
- Followed Professor Nicolaides on his daily patient appointments, interacted with his patients, and learned about therapies and surgical treatment procedures
LEADERSHIP
Vice President, Boston University Red Cross Volunteers Club
Apr 2016 - May 2017
Organized and led several volunteering events for my club in cooperation with a variety of volunteering organizations in Boston, including the American Red Cross; Recruited volunteers for all the events.
Academic Peer Mentor, Academic Mentorship Partnership, Boston University
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Mentored two Boston University students who were struggling academically; worked with them on creating a structured and disciplined academic schedule; built a friendly and confidential mentor-mentee relationship and helped them progress on their respective academic fields.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Diabetes Clinic, Urban Humanitarian Projects, St. George, Grenada (Mar 2019)
- Collected focused past medical histories; collected their vital signs; conducted random glucose checks; carried out focused physical exams; and offered medical recommendations along with the UHP physicians.
Get Grenada Swimming, St. George, Grenada (May 2018)
- Was assigned my own young students and taught them basic swimming skills.
Walk to End Lupus, Boston, MA (Oct 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Recruited and managed volunteers for a successful event as the Boston University Red Cross Club Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator.
- Interacted with lupus-suffering patients
- Fundraised for the event and promoted awareness of lupus pathology in Boston
Boston Marathon, Medical Unit, Boston, MA (Apr 2015, 2016, 2017)
- Volunteered as a medical records scribe at the Boston Marathon Medical Unit
- Interacted with injured marathon participants, recording their vital signs and obtaining their past medical histories
Red Cross Food Pantry, Boston, MA (Nov 2015 & Feb 2017)
- Collected and distributed food and goods to the poor and homeless so they could feed their families during the cold fall and winter days
- Interacted with a diverse group of poor families and individuals, including African-Americans, Asians, Latinos and Caucasians, empathizing with them and understanding their troubles as well as offering our assistance
Breath Deep, iChase the Cure, Dorchester, MA (Nov 2014)
- Interacted with lung cancer-suffering and surviving patients
- Fundraised for future research on lung cancer treatment and increased awareness about lung cancer in Dorchester
Blood Drives, American Red Cross, Boston, MA (Dec 2014, Apr & Nov 2015)
- Helped collect more than 200 blood units for American Red Cross.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) (Oct 2019-present)
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) (Oct 2015-present)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Sports: mountain skiing; snowboarding; basketball; soccer; tennis; swimming; water polo; sailing and wind-surfing; ice-climbing; cooking.
Travel: Greece, UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, Portugal, USA, Canada, Costa Rica, Grenada among others.
Languages: Fluent in English and Greek; Conversational in Spanish.
