Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia Hospital from Athens, Greece
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Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia HospitalSummary
Hygeia Hospital is a hygeia hospital in Athens, Greece, established in 1970, with 440 beds and 820 doctors. Accreditation: JCI. Departments: Cosmetic Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Dental Care, Neurosurgery and 17 more. Languages spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish and 4 more.
820
Doctors
440
Beds
1970
Year established
9English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish, Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Italian
Languages
JCI
Accreditation
About the hospital
Updated 25 Jan 2016HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is located in the northern suburbs of Athens and close to the Athens International Airport. HYGEIA Hospital combines high quality services at the leading edge of medical science and technology with state-of-the-art equipment, at competitive rates. It offers medical services and treatment ranging from cardiology to neurosurgery, oncology, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics and more.
HYGEIA holds valid contracts with public insurance funds for inpatients and outpatients, as well as contracts with all major domestic and international private insurance companies. With a holding capacity of 440 beds, 18 operating theaters, more than 1,200 highly trained nursing and administrative staff and 700 associated physicians who cover 50 different medical specialties, it extends to 17 floors and provides rooms with 3 beds, private and semi-private rooms, small and large suites and a VVIP suite.
HYGEIA is the ONLY hospital in Greece that has gained Joint Commission International’s (JCI) Quality Accreditation, the most recognized healthcare accreditation worldwide for Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Additionally, HYGEIA’s excellent medical, nursing and scientific personnel, combined with Hygeia’s state of the art technology and support services, make Hygeia the top choice in healthcare services.
The excellent infrastructure, high scientific level and the highly trained staff made the Hygeia Hospital a member of:
- European Health Management Association
- American Hospital Association
- The International Society for Quality in Health Care LTD
HYGEIA Hospital has also constituted a scientific network through a number of International co-operations, in order to provide training opportunities, exchange of know-how and transfer of best practices on all operational and medical levels.
There are about 1000 international patients treated each year. Mostly from countries of the EU, the Balkans and the Middle East.
HYGEIA holds valid contracts with public insurance funds for inpatients and outpatients, as well as contracts with all major domestic and international private insurance companies. With a holding capacity of 440 beds, 18 operating theaters, more than 1,200 highly trained nursing and administrative staff and 700 associated physicians who cover 50 different medical specialties, it extends to 17 floors and provides rooms with 3 beds, private and semi-private rooms, small and large suites and a VVIP suite.
HYGEIA is the ONLY hospital in Greece that has gained Joint Commission International’s (JCI) Quality Accreditation, the most recognized healthcare accreditation worldwide for Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Additionally, HYGEIA’s excellent medical, nursing and scientific personnel, combined with Hygeia’s state of the art technology and support services, make Hygeia the top choice in healthcare services.
The excellent infrastructure, high scientific level and the highly trained staff made the Hygeia Hospital a member of:
- European Health Management Association
- American Hospital Association
- The International Society for Quality in Health Care LTD
HYGEIA Hospital has also constituted a scientific network through a number of International co-operations, in order to provide training opportunities, exchange of know-how and transfer of best practices on all operational and medical levels.
There are about 1000 international patients treated each year. Mostly from countries of the EU, the Balkans and the Middle East.
The doctors at HYGEIA Hospital
The doctors in HYGEIA Hospital, play a vital role in delivering top-level health care services, focusing on each patient’s needs.
HYGEIA‘s Medical Staff is comprised of about 220 salaried and 600 associated physicians, covering 50 specialties and offering up-to-date scientific services to patients, all of them covered by a medical malpractice liability Insurance.
Most of HYGEIA‘s senior physicians are Board Certified and professors to National or International Universities. They maintain a strong scientific presence in the domestic and global medical community and most of them are affiliated with international academic institutions in the US and in Europe. HYGEIA Hospital has constituted a scientific network through a number of International co-operations, in order to provide training opportunities, exchange of know-how and transfer of best practices on all operational and medical levels. In addition to that, the establishment of the Scientific Union of HYGEIA Doctors (S.U.H.D.) since 1980 is a great example of medical knowledge exchange practices.
HYGEIA places great emphasis on training through integrated training programs aiming at consolidating the organization’s culture and the lifelong development of its employees, consistently serving its strategic objectives. It also offers a number of postgraduate courses, organized annually for graduates of Medical Schools providing to young doctors the opportunity to enrich their training at various Departments, Laboratories and Clinics of HYGEIA.
Continuous education is also a high priority of the Nursing Division in HYGEIA Hospital. The Nursing Education Office provides continuous theoretical lessons combined with bedside training. There are also specialized departmental programs, in order to continuously ensure compliance as well as active participation in quality improvement projects. The rest Scientific Staff also follows the high standards of skilled personnel with continuous training, professional development and participation in internal and external quality control projects. 85% of Hygeia’s staff holds a University Degree, 60% speaks a second language and 60% participates in ongoing training programs.
Also, all of HYGEIA’s clinical trials, scientific papers, conferences presentations and clinical advancements are published each year and are available to everyone who wants to have an idea of the excellent scientific level of the hospital’s physicians and the rest scientific personnel.
HYGEIA‘s Medical Staff is comprised of about 220 salaried and 600 associated physicians, covering 50 specialties and offering up-to-date scientific services to patients, all of them covered by a medical malpractice liability Insurance.
Most of HYGEIA‘s senior physicians are Board Certified and professors to National or International Universities. They maintain a strong scientific presence in the domestic and global medical community and most of them are affiliated with international academic institutions in the US and in Europe. HYGEIA Hospital has constituted a scientific network through a number of International co-operations, in order to provide training opportunities, exchange of know-how and transfer of best practices on all operational and medical levels. In addition to that, the establishment of the Scientific Union of HYGEIA Doctors (S.U.H.D.) since 1980 is a great example of medical knowledge exchange practices.
HYGEIA places great emphasis on training through integrated training programs aiming at consolidating the organization’s culture and the lifelong development of its employees, consistently serving its strategic objectives. It also offers a number of postgraduate courses, organized annually for graduates of Medical Schools providing to young doctors the opportunity to enrich their training at various Departments, Laboratories and Clinics of HYGEIA.
Continuous education is also a high priority of the Nursing Division in HYGEIA Hospital. The Nursing Education Office provides continuous theoretical lessons combined with bedside training. There are also specialized departmental programs, in order to continuously ensure compliance as well as active participation in quality improvement projects. The rest Scientific Staff also follows the high standards of skilled personnel with continuous training, professional development and participation in internal and external quality control projects. 85% of Hygeia’s staff holds a University Degree, 60% speaks a second language and 60% participates in ongoing training programs.
Also, all of HYGEIA’s clinical trials, scientific papers, conferences presentations and clinical advancements are published each year and are available to everyone who wants to have an idea of the excellent scientific level of the hospital’s physicians and the rest scientific personnel.
Specialties & departments
22 departmentsTreatments & prices
Prices quoted per caseDoctors
127 profiles
AG
TACardiology
Dr. Theodore Apostolopoulos
Director of Electrophysiology-Pacemaker and defibrillator · Director
AE
SCDr. Steel Chariklia
Assoc. Director II Clinical Pathology · Director
VPJV
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Services & facilities for international patients
Services
- Transportation servicesUpon request.
- Private nurse availableUpon request, with an additional cost.
- Visa arrangementsThe IPS office can provide an invitation letter in order to support the issue of a medical visa.
- Flight arrangementsUpon request.
- Financing availableThe IPS team will finalize all arrangements of the patient’s visit to the hospital along with a financial plan, in incompliance with the patient’s preferred method of payment or insurance plan (if any).
- Electronic medical recordsAll imaging and laboratory tests performed during the hospitalization in HYGEIA and MITERA are handed to the patient in a digital form (CD), upon his discharge.
- Insurance coordinationThe IPS in cooperation with the Account Department handles the arrangements between the patient, the Hospital and third party insurance companies, embassies and other organizations.
- Interpreters available on demandUpon request.
Accommodations
- Family members can stay with patientAll of Hygeia's private rooms and all the pediatric care rooms, have an extra bed for a family member that it is free of charge. In these cases, the escort is charged with the cost of the extra meal, if he requests one. All other room types do not provide special rooms/beds, but in this case there are several hotels close to the hospital and we can help with the accommodation arrangements.
- Accommodation arrangementsUpon request.
- Vegetarian foodHygeia's Catering services are HACCP certified and they offer a wide range of Mediterranean meals including meat, fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes, upon request.
- Halal foodThere is a Halal certified cuisine Hygeia, Halal certification is currently in progress.
- Special order foodHYGEIA Hospital’s cuisine could arrange a special nutrition request upon request, with an additional cost.
Facilities
- Private RoomsHygeia Hospital provides 75 single rooms, 18 small suites, 3 large ones, 2 A-LUX and 1 V.V.I.P. suite.
- Cafeteria/restaurantA cafeteria/restaurant is located on the ground floor of both Hospitals, and serves all visitors and staff.
- Recovery facilitiesThere is a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department in HYGEIA Hospital that is also supported by an ergotherapist, a speech therapist and a clinical ergophysiologist. In MITERA the same service is available in the Pediatric clinic.
- Phone in roomsThere is personal device with personal line for every patient, on his/her bedside table.
- Internet connectionBoth hospitals provide free internet/ Wi-Fi connection.Additionally, there is a TV set in all rooms with NOVA TV satellite programs, which is provided free of charge.
- Bank/ATMA Marfin Egnatia Bank branch office and two ATMs are located on the 4th floor (entrance level) of HYGEIA Hospital. Additionally, there is also an ALPHA Bank branch within 30ft of the Hospitals.Additionally, an ATE-Piraeus Bank branch office and one ATM of ATE Bank are located on the 1st floor (entrance level) of MITERA Hospital.
- Money exchangeBy withdrawing Euros from ATMs (VISA system).
- PharmacyThere are 2 pharmacies within 30ft from the Hospitals.
Liability
- Doctors have liability insuranceAll of Hygeia's doctors are covered by a medical malpractice liability Insurance.
- Hospitals has liability insuranceHygeia Hospital is covered by a medical malpractice liability insurance.
Certifications & languages
As listed by the hospitalJCI AccreditationAccredited by the Joint Commission InternationalAbout this accreditation
ISO 9001Certified by ISO for the 9001 Quality Management System standardAbout this certification
Languages spoken
EnglishFrenchGermanSpanishTurkishAlbanianBulgarianGreekItalian
Location
Hygeia Hospital
Hygeia Hospital4, Erythrou Stavrou Street & Kifisias Avenue, 151 23 Marousi, Athens Greece
Athens, Greece
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