The Hematology Department is an essential pillar of the Clinic. Most patients require hematologic evaluation. However, in addition to the patients who are "passers-by", the doctors and nurses of the department are next to the chronic hematological patients throughout the course of the disease, providing high-standard services and having the latest technology equipment available.
The quality of care, combined with the humanitarian approach of health professionals, offer the patient the best therapeutic experience.
In the Hematology department of the Clinic we provide a full range of services related to the diagnosis and treatment of all hematological disorders, including hematological malignancies.
In our department, patients with:
- Leukemias (acute and chronic)
- Lymphomas
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Autoimmune blood diseases
- Hemostasis disorders
In the operation of the Hematology department, the Hematology and Microbiology Laboratory have been integrated, as well as the Clinic's collaboration with the Evangelism blood donation, which play a necessary and valuable role in the treatment of hematological diseases by carrying out the most up-to-date and specialized tests.
Also, there is a close cooperation with renowned laboratories of Molecular Biology and Flow Cytometry.
Blood donation
The companions of the patients who need a blood transfusion should come to the Athens General Hospital Annunciation for blood donation in the following hours, in order to help the smooth operation and decongestion of the Hospital.
- Monday Wednesday 08:30 – 17:30
- Tuesday – Thursday – Friday 08:30 – 14:30
- Saturday 09:00 – 14:00
Services offered:
In the Hematology department, the following are performed:
- Treatments using monoclonal antibodies
- Transfusions of blood products
- Bleeding
Within the Short Hospitalization department:
- Myelograms
- Bone marrow biopsies and collection punctures with maximum safety and speed, but also the least organic and psychological burden on the sensitive hematological patient
- Systemic administration of supportive drugs (IRON INJECTION), related to hematological diseases
- Monitoring of patients with hemostasis disorders
In addition, the Hematology department deals with:
The monitoring of pregnant women with thrombophilia The investigation and treatment of patients with congenital and acquired disorders that predispose to thrombosis The monitoring of patients treated with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
