Gýneco | Meet the Team
We believe that true well-being is more than just the absence of illness—it’s about thriving in every aspect of life. That’s why we go beyond traditional care, addressing women’s health holistically— from gynaecological concerns to sexual wellness, functional medicine, dermatology, nutrition, and beauty.
Our multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to provide comprehensive, personalized care, ensuring that every woman feels heard, empowered, and supported. Whether it’s optimizing hormonal health, restoring confidence through intimate and sexual wellness treatments, enhancing natural beauty with advanced dermatology and skincare, or guiding longevity through nutrition and wellness, we approach every woman’s journey with expertise, compassion, and innovation.
At Gýneco, we’re not just a clinic, we began as a team with a shared vision that has now grown into a movement. A movement that challenges stigmas, redefines self-care, and empowers women to take charge of their health at every stage of life.
Join us in shaping the future of women’s wellness—where science, beauty, and well-being come together under one roof.
Dr. Maria Karakoulaki
CEO & Founder
Dr. Maria Karakoulaki studied Medicine at the prestigious Ludwig- Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), and at Cornell University, NY, USA. She then specialised in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Munich and Athens. She is both German (Facharzt) and Greek board certified. Following her passion to deeply comprehend and research hormonal changes in a woman’s life, from childhood to menopause, Dr. Maria completed her 2- years Master in Science, in “Gynaecologic Endocrinology” from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
After years of intensive work as an obstetrician and general gynaecologist, conducting thousands of deliveries, she has gained profound knowledge and experience in addressing the challenges women face after childbirth and throughout every stage of life.
Dr. Maria utilizes her experience to help women overcome their functional and aesthetic concerns, especially after delivery, and as a result of aging. Furthermore, she helps young women who are not happy with their intimate appearance to gain more confidence by enhancing its look and feel. In addition, Dr. Maria is a renowned menopause expert, having worked in this field for over 20 years
Dr. Maria Karakoulaki was the Medical Director of Aesthetics by King’s College Hospital London in Dubai and is well known in the Middle East for her unique “Vaginismus treatment”, the “V facials”, and her signature surgery: “Intimate Makeover”. Moreover, she is a strong advocate of a holistic approach to peri/menopausal health and women’s health optimization and prevention.
In 2024, she fulfilled her long-held dream by establishing Gýneco, a clinic that embodies her vision to offer women something never seen before in the region – a dedicated clinic to Aesthetic and Functional Gynaecology, providing comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care under one roof.
Dr. Rhea Kotecha
General Practitioner, Longevity & Functional Medicine Physician and Clinical Nutritionist
Dr. Rhea Kotecha is a DHA-licensed and GMC-registered GP with over a decade of clinical experience, combining her MBChB in Medicine with an MSc in Clinical Nutrition, a Distinction-awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes, and a BSc in Psychology and Brain Sciences from Boston University. She is a delegate in Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine (A4M) l and a member of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society.
Based in Dubai, Dr. Rhea takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to health, one that goes beyond managing illness to actively optimising how you feel, function, and age. By combining precision nutrition, functional medicine, and advanced diagnostics, she works closely with each patient to uncover root causes, address metabolic health, and build a personalised path to long-term wellbeing.