HYGEIA means... HEALTH
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We welcome you to the new family member of “HYGEIA” Group, the HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA. “HYGEIA” Group is a leader in the provision of integrated health care services in Southeastern Europe. It constitutes the investment arm of MIG in the health care services sector. HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA is a model, world-class private hospital and will be the first fully comprehensive Private Hospital to operate in Albania. It constitutes the largest private sector investment in health care in Albania, at a cost of nearly W60 million. This is a versatile nursing organization, which serves as a General, Maternity and Children’s Hospital, is equipped with state of the art medical equipment and is manned with experienced and qualified medical and paramedical staff. The hospital is located at the junction of the main thoroughfares in Tirana, aiming to provide high quality health care services, not only in Albania but also in neighboring countries, like the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro.
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HYGEIA means...
HEALTH
Hygeia was the daughter of Asklepios, the god of medicine in ancient Greece. She was worshiped as the Goddess of Health and was considered to protect people from diseases. The marble head is located at the Archaeological Museum of Athens, dating from 360 BC. It is considered to be the work of the sculptor Skopa, one of the 3 major sculptors of the 4th century. It allegedly belongs to a statue that stood in the Temple of Athena Alea at Tegea in the Peloponnese. 4
HYGEIA GROUP mission statement •P rovide high quality services at the leading edge of medical science and technology • Develop an integrated health care services network in South Eastern Europe • Demonstrate integrity and social responsibility • Be a reference point for patients, nurses, and physicians • Be a reliable and responsible employer
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HYGEIA Group is the investment arm in the healthcare services sector of MIG and also the fastest growing private healthcare group in Greece. Our vision is to become the largest provider of integrated healthcare services in Southeastern Europe. Today, HYGEIA Group is present in 5 Southeast European countries, owning & operating 10 private hospitals in Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Albania, with a total capacity of 1,848 licensed beds, 84 operating theaters, 47 delivery rooms and 23 intensive care units with 160 beds. More than 4,500 employees and approximately 4,000 associates physicians, offer their services to HYGEIA Group. In Greece, HYGEIA Group includes: • HYGEIA Hospital • MITERA General, Maternity Hospital and MITERA Children’ s Hospital • LETO Maternity Hospital and the ALFA LAB Medical Institute of Research & Diagnosis
• STEM-HEALTH HELLAS Stem Cell Bank • Y-PHARMA Pharmaceutical Wholesaler • Y-LOGIMED Medical Logistics & Group Purchasing • ΒΙΟ-CHECK Diagnostic Center in central Athens
HYGEIA GROUP The profile 6
Abroad, HYGEIA Group includes: • In Cyprus: ACHILLION General Hospital in Limassol and EVANGELISMOS General Hospital in Pafos • In Turkey: SAFAK Group, with 4 hospitals in Istanbul, having a total capacity of 470 beds • In Albania: HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA
HYGEIA Group in numbers * Presence in 5 countries of Southeastern Europe * 10 hospitals in 4 countries * 1.848 licensed Beds * 4500 employees * More than 4,000 Associate Physicians
Statistics - Figures per year * 99.920 inpatients * 864.594 outpatients * 19.368 births * 61.502 operations * W353 millions increase in turnover
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HYGEIA GROUP, for the last 40 years, serves people's health with credibility and respect.
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The introduction of the preventive health Check-Up / HYGEIA
*1979
Operation of the, three level, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, MITERA
*1992
Establishment of the Center of Radiotherapeutic Oncology - CRO/HYGEIA
*1994
Helicobacter pylori / HYGEIA
Percutaneous spondyloplastic intervention / HYGEIA
*1994
*1985
Standard Intensive Care Unit / HYGEIA
The implantation of intraocular lenses for cataract / HYGEIA
*1985
Cardiac By-Pass Surgery / HYGEIA
*1989
Siamese twins separation / HYGEIA
*1990
Heart transplant / HYGEIA
*1990
Organ Transplant Unit (eg bone marrow) / HYGEIA
*1995
Interventional neuroradiology, cerebral aneurysm embolization / HYGEIA
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Cerebral angiomas embolization / HYGEIA
*1995
Operation of the Molecular Biology & Cytogenetics Center (Alpha Lab) / LETO
*1995
Treatment of aortic aneurysms / HYGEIA
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*1995
One-Day Surgery Unit / HYGEIA
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*1997
Prostate Brachytherapy / HYGEIA
*1998
Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection / HYGEIA
*1999
Delivery in Water / LETO
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Intravascular Brachytherapy of Peripheral Vessels / HYGEIA
*2001
Magnetic Tomography of the heart / HYGEIA
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Cooperation with Harvard Medical International (2002 to 2008) /HYGEIA
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Stereotactic breast biopsy with needle guidance device / LETO
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*2008
• Innovative surgeries with the Da Vinci S Robotic Surgical System / HYGEIA • Cardiac by-pass surgery • Gastric by-pass • Total hysterectomy • Mitral valve repair surgery
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IMRT radiotherapy / HYGEIA
Operation of pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Clinic / MITERA
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*2008
Gamma Knife surgery / HYGEIA
Arrhythmias interventional treatment in infants: endocardial ablation with radio-wave catheter / MITERA
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*2008
Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) / HYGEIA
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)/ HYGEIA
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Robotic Surgery System Da Vinci® S / HYGEIA
W. H. Os UNICEF protocols application for breastfeeding / LETO
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Removal of fibroids with Da Vinci S./ HYGEIA. Robotic Removal of the thyroid gland without incision to the neck with Da Vinci S. Robotic surgical staging for uterine cancer. Implantation rechargeable neurostimulator in patients with tromo problems.
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Fully-equipped Pediatric arrhythmias center/ MITERA
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Operation of integrated Pediatric ophthalmology Department / MITERA
*2009
Surgical Results Pan-European Certification for Pediatric cardiac surgery / MITERA
*2009
Tissue - Ovarian Bank Operation IVF MITERA
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Implantation of biventricular pacemaker in a child with a rare congenital heart disease / MITERA
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METABOLOMICS: Check up on the embryos / IVF MITERA
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Accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI), an international quality accreditation program.
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HYGEIA S.A. Quality Management Program 12
Internationally certified quality. HYGEIA implements a Quality Management Program since 2003. The program coordinates all efforts to monitor, develop and improve the quality of services offered by the Hospital. These efforts include internal monitoring and improvement of services, as well as, the certification or accreditation by 3rd parties. For continuous improvement and monitoring, Hygeia has 10 Quality Committees with specific areas of responsibility. They conduct investigation, analysis and consultation on issues within their field of interest. Their objective is not only to resolve clinical issues that may arise, but also to raise the standard of services offered to even higher levels. Coordination and supervision of the committees is carried out by the Quality Council, which sets the strategic priorities for quality and determines specific measurements and objectives. It also supervises compliance with both Hospital regulations and prevailing Greek legislation. The Quality Committees collaborate with the other Hospital bodies (Scientific Council, Department Heads etc.) to resolve issues with consensus and implement wide-scale improvements.
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Hygeia Hospital has earned Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Quality & Safety Approval
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Throughout its more than 35 years of operation, HYGEIA, the first Private Hospital to operate in Greece and the first and only Healthcare Organization accredited by JCI in the country, has been a leading Health Care Services Provider, playing a principal role in modulating a «healthy environment», where reliability, innovation and respect for life and human beings are of paramount importance.
Today, HYGEIA continues to lead the way, having as its main objective to provide high-quality services and develop an integrated health services network in Greece and abroad, fully justifying its title as the key player in shaping a sound framework.
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We ensure the quality of hospitalisation of our patients in every medical and nursing branch with a control system that leaves no margin for dispute. Quality Committees of HYGEIA: *1. I nfectious Diseases Control Committee. Develops, maintains and constantly improves the infection control procedures at HYGEIA to reduce infection occurrences, to control and prevent hospital infections, and the exposure of employees to bloodtransmitted pathogens. *2. H ealth Information Management Committee. Evaluates and improves the content and completeness of medical documentation and the timely and appropriate availability of information to the patient. *3. Risk  and Security Management Committee. Determines documents and reduces risks, while at the same time increases the level of security offered to patients, relatives and hospital employees, as well as, coordinates efforts to evaluate and improve security issues.
*4. P harmacy & Therapeutics Committee. Evaluates the use of medicines, the control and safety of pharmaceutical treatment and the constant improvement of drug dispensing activities.
*8. Laboratories Committee. Develops an integrated process for providing Laboratory services, to result in swifter and safer handling of patients with the best possible clinical results.
*5. O perating Theatre Committee. Recommends and applies regulations and policies on the efficient use of operating theatres, in order to provide patients with safe surgical care of the highest level.
*9. Radiology Committee. Develops an application and control system for diagnostic imaging services, which will ensure quick, safe and reliable results of patients’ clinical evaluations.
*6. C linical Care Committee. Develops plans and criteria for more efficient clinical care of patients, in such a way as to improve clinical results.
*10. Training Committee. Studies training needs and suggests training programs to be developed and implemented, for all hospital specialties.
*7. A naesthesiology Committee. Develops, maintains and continuously improves the safe provision of anaesthesia procedures, regardless of the patient's condition or the location where anaesthesia is given.
Four Departments have ISO Certification (ISO 9001:2008): 1. T echnical Services Division (we have an integrated technical division with electricians, plumbers, carpenters and mechanics to handle any maintenance needs) 2. C linical Laboratories 3. PET/CT Department 4. CT/MRI Imaging Department All our departments use state-of-the-art equipment and all staff are highly trained.
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HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA, is equipped with the latest advancements medical technology has to offer.
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Hygeia Hospital Tirana: “A gem in terms of functionality, efficiency and safety� The modern state of the art facilities of HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA are located within a multi-storey building, totaling an area of 25.129 sq.m built in a 13.000 sq.m plot at the area Kashar in Tirana, having easy access as it is surrounded by highways SH2 and SH1/E762, which link the capital city of Albania with Durres and northern Albania. The Hospital is a gem in terms of functionality, efficiency and safety for the patient and the employee. It is ergonomically designed, with stylish colors and comfortable spaces. It is equipped with the best medical instruments the modern medical technology can offer. To ensure the best quality of the medical services provided, the functionality of sensitive parts, such as the operation theaters and the Intensive Care Unit, has been designed to maximize the time availability of staff to each patient and the continued implementation of systems for dealing with microbes. At full deployment the Hospital will include: *2 20 hospital beds (double and single rooms and deluxe suites) * 12 operating theaters * 16 ICU beds, 8 of which are boxes (isolated) * 5 delivery rooms * 14 chemotherapy beds * 8 beds for One Day Surgery (ODS) * 10 Kidney Dialysis Units * 8 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds
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Diagnosis Primary and secondary care offered by HYGEIA requires a wide range of services to meet the ever - increasing patient needs and to support advancements in clinical methodology. To ensure the best possible diagnosis, the hospital may interface with the other hospitals belonging to HYGEIA GROUP in Greece, interchanging images and data (telemedicine). *Îł -camera: The Îł-camera utilizes its magnificent tomographic abilities to make Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) possible while operating in the HHT. The acquisition of sections from the imagined organs with SPECT helps providing information about the deeper parts of the organs, something which is hardly possible with conventional standard scintigraphy. * Invasive Radiology: The Invasive Radiology department is a pioneering department as applying state-of-the-art methods for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and non- vascular conditions with the use of intravascular techniques or immediate transcutaneous catheterization. * MRI-CT: The Computed Tomography and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging, perform the complete spectrum of procedures, both diagnostic and invasive, including for example non- invasive coronary angiography virtual reality, and 3-dimensional imaging *E ndoscopy: The Endoscopy department offers all capabilities for performing an integrated diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of the of the digestive system diseases (oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, bile ductules and pancreas) to inpatients and outpatients. *B reast Imaging: The Breast imaging department is equipped with a digital mammography unit and a breast ultrasonography system for the timely diagnosis and monitoring of breast related issues.
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New Era - Unique Services
Cancer treatment * Radiotherapy: The first integrated Oncology Center of the country provides, without being limited to, unique in Albania services, operating two Linear Accelerators of the last generation and thus performing irradiation of tumors with millimeter accuracy. In particular, Linear Accelerator SYNERGY PLATFORM constitutes the most recent advancement of the Current Radiotherapy. It aims at cancer treatment and it has been found with a success rate of 85% in non-metastatic cancers, and a substantial rate in patients with few metastases. Additionally, this technology helps treating cancer patients excluding the need for amputations and may as well save whole vital organs such as larynx, tongue, breast, bladder and the lower part of the large intestine, avoiding colostomy. With these new Linear Accelerators, Radiotherapy may be used to help providing comfort for patients e.g. for pain relief or to prevent from fractures in cases of bone metastases or even for alleviating hemorrhages (uterus) and headaches (brain tumors). * Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is traditionally the basic treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are agents which affect not only cancer cells but also several normal cells. The chemotherapy drugs may be used alone, but are usually given in combinations for the treatment of the cancers. The development of effective combination chemotherapy programs is based on protocols which are used internationally. The chemotherapy can be used as: 1. Primary treatment (e.g. Lymphomas, Germ cell tumors, small cell lung cancer, ovarian, breast, cervical, colorectal, bladder, gastric and pancreatic cancer). 2. Neoadjuvant or induction treatment i.e. prior to surgery or radiation (e.g. breast, cervical, lung, rectal, head and neck, bladder and soft tissue sarcoma). 3. Adjuvant treatment i.e. following surgery or radiation (after surgery or radiation) (e.g. breast, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, non small cell lung cancer). 4. Concurrent with radiation treatment (e.g. nasopharyngeal, anal, non small cell lung cancer, head and neck, bladder and cervical cancer).
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* Surgical: • Breast Surgery: The breast oncologic conditions are treated by a multidisciplinary team which meet each patient’s needs at one visit. The state-of-the-art machines of the clinic (digital mammograph, breast ultrasound and breast magnetic tomograph) allow guided biopsies to be performed and, in collaboration with both the Cytology and Pathology laboratories, promote the provision of the best possible treatment to patients. Cases may be managed surgically or through radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy. In case a surgical operation is needed, our surgeons have access to the most up-todate surgical methods, including «sentinel» node biopsy and immediate breast reconstruction surgery. • General Surgery: The General Surgery and Surgical Oncology apply in any case. The operations are performed via the conventional methods or with Laparoscopic Surgery. General Surgery deals with operations performed on the digestive system (oesophagus, stomach, intestine), on solid abdominal viscera (liver, pancreas, spleen), on endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands), while it also performs obesity operations as well as other types of surgery (hernias, soft tissue masses). • Thoracic surgery: Thoracic surgery deals with the contemporary treatment of thoracic tumors, such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer etc. For such treatment fast diagnosis, accurate staging and appropriate management are required. The classical thoracectomy and sternotomy are now performed in a safely fashion (anesthesiological & surgical) while also reassuring painless postoperative period for the patient. The new, less invasive techniques, thoracoscopy (VATS), and mediastinoscopy, play an important role in diagnosis and staging. Moreover thoracoscopy today helps treatment of cancers of the thoracic cavity (lungs, esophagus, mediastinum). 24
•N eurosurgery: The Neurosurgery Clinic engages surgeons who specialize in all types of neurological surgery for comprehensive management of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve diseases and disorders. In this clinic brain tumor surgery, stereotactic surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, spinal surgery and pituitary adenoma surgery are performed. •H ead & Neck: All the head & neck tumors, both benign and malignant, are treated. Surgical management in combination with radiotherapy and chemotherapy is used for the treatment of larynx, pharynx - hypopharynx and thyroid gland cancer, for the treatment of benign & malignant tumors of the salivary glands, the nose, the paranasal sinuses and the nasopharynx, as well as for benign & malignant conditions of the temporal bones (inflammations, disorders of the hematopoietic system manifested in the head or the neck).
Cardio vascular diseases * Invasive cardiology-
Catheterization Laboratory:
The laboratory performs diagnosis, management and treatment of every emergent or not cardiovascular condition. In the invasive cardiology - catheterization laboratory all the contemporary interventional methods (coronary angiography/primary angioplasty/stenting, thrombectomy techniques) have been recruited for the management of any type of coronary artery disease. Interventional electrophysiological management of arrhythmias (ablation, implantation of pacemakers/defibrillators and biventricular pacers) and interventional management (ablation) of the atrial fibrillation are performed. The Cardiac Catheterization Labo-
ratory provides precise diagnosis of literally every cardiovascular condition and decisions are taken on the type of subsequent treatment (less invasive or surgical) to be administered. The Laboratory manages routine and urgent cases, is supported by the Cardiac Care Unit and immediate surgical access, as necessary. * Cardio vascular surgery: The operations performed include: Surgical management of coronary artery disease, coronary artery bypass grafting, REDO coronary artery bypass grafting. Combined coronary artery bypass grafting and carotid endarterectomy. Surgical management of valvular heart diseases, mitral valve replacement, mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair. Surgical management of aorta conditions, aortic root replacement, aortic arch replacement with synthetic grafts and application of specific brain protection protocols. Surgical management (ablation) of atrial fibrillation, atrial septal defect closure, removal of cardiac neoplasms, surgical management of pericardial diseases.
Maternity Pediatric * Maternity: Independent Maternity Clinic spezialized in: I. Fetal Medicine A) Ultrasounds B) Molecular Biology & Cytogenetics Ultrasounds: Gynecologic and obstetric ultrasound scans are performed. The gynecologic ultrasounds (transvaginal and only in special occasions transabdominal) check the female internal genitalia, the uterus, the salpinges and the ovaries. The obstetric ultrasounds check the development and the organs of the fetus (viability ultrasound, ultrasound at 11-14 weeks, level two ultrasound, Doppler in pregnancy, biophysical profile, three dimensional ultrasound).
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M olecular Biology & Cytogenetics: Prenatal diagnosis for early identification, during pregnancy, of the commonest chromosomatic abnormalities (using karyotype) and genetic diseases (Dοwn syndrome, thalassemia), where a family history is present or parents are carriers of the gene disorders. The clinic offers diagnosis of monogenetic diseases (cystic fibrosis, nonsyndromic preverbal sensorineural hearing impairment, spinal muscular), acquired infections (cytomegalovirus, toxoplasma Gondii, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia, papilloma virus). II. Assisted Reproduction (IVF) Diagnosis & management of subfertility are performed with responsibility & discretion, through implementing pioneering methods promising high success rates. The Unit operates like all the larger Units of its kind in Europe and USA, inside an Obstetric & Gynecologic hospital, thus ensuring the biggest possible safety and coverage for the couple, provided by a multidisciplinary team. In the Unit are performed: male and female fertility tests, supervision and checking for ovulation, homologous or heterologous insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization, microfertilisation (ICSI), sperm retrieval from the epididymis and testes (MESA, TESE), cryopreservation of fetuses, ovules, sperm, testicular tissue, assisted hatching, blastocyst culture and transfer, preimplantation diagnosis (P.G.D., P.G.S.). * Pediatric: Individualized and integrated management of the children’s problems is provided in a hospitable and safe environment. A comprehensive range of pediatric services is supplied for satisfying the continuously increasing needs, harmoniously with the progress made in medical technology. Specialization in infections management: Early etiological diagnosis and appropriate
therapeutic management for fast, complete and uncomplicated recovery of the younger patients’ health.
Laparoscopic Surgery In our hospital several laparoscopic operations are performed using the most avant-garde technology. Almost most of the surgical operations of the abdomen may be performed via laparoscopy. Today, laparoscopy is not limited to some «simple» interventions, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy and gynecologic interventions (e.g. removal of ovarian cysts), but also helps carrying out various mostly complex and complicated interventions, such as: laparoscopic colectomy, splenectomy, repair of gastroesophageal reflux, adrenalectomy, laparoscopic operations for the management of morbid obesity, laparoscopic urologic interventions (nephrectomy, prostatectomy) and many others.
Urology All the oncologic conditions (tumors of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and testes) are performed via laparoscopic and open surgical method. Radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, nephro-ureterectomy and complete cystectomy are conducted via heavy urologic surgery. Lithiasis of the uropoietic system is treated and plastic operations for pyeloureteric junction conditions, megaureter, as well as retroperitoneal fibrosis are also carried out.
Orthopedics Management of traumatologic patients and arthroplasty of the hip and the knee & revision arthroplasties are performed in this clinic. Additionally, hand surgery, spine surgery, diatatic osteogenesis and elongation of long bones, orthopedic surgery and children traumatology are also executed.
NephrologyHemodialysis
Plastic SurgeryEsthetic Medicine
Conditions affecting the uropoietic system and its functionality are managed. Certain diseases concerning the kidneys (nephritides, kidney inflammations, hypertasis, nephrolithiasis). Hemodialysis (acute & chronic), peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation, kidney biopsy, chemotherapeutic courses against glomerulonephritis, plasma exchange and lipid exchange are performed.
Treatment and management of patients using cosmetic & reconstructive surgery. Eyelid plastic surgery, facelift, augmentation - reductive-mastoplasty, liposculpture, rhinoplasty, prominent ears, apronectomy, LASER cosmetic surgery. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microsurgery, hand surgery, congenital deficits (cleft lip, cleft palate), hypospadias surgery.
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Comprehensive health care services for adults, women and children.
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Cardiac Surgery Dept
Nephrology Dept
Cardiac Ultrasound Dept
Neurology Dept
Cardiology Dept
Neurosurgery Dept
Central Clinical Lab
Ophthalmology Dept
Cytology Lab
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept
Dermatology Dept
Orthopedics Dept
Dietetics Dept
Outpatient/Check-Up Depts
Ear-Nose-Throat Dept
Pathology Lab
Emergency/Ambulance Services Depts
Physiatry/Physiotherapy Dept
Endocrinology/Diabetes Dept
Plastic Surgery Dept
Gastroenterology Dept
Pulmonary Lab
General Surgery Dept
Thoracic Surgery Dept
Hematology Dept
Ultrasonography Dept
Hepatology Dept
Urology Dept
Internal Medicine
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Central Clinical Laboratory: Preparation is under way for accreditation in accordance with the requirements of the Joint Commission International (JCI). When the above goal is achieved, HYGEIA will be the only Hospital in Greece, and among the few hospitals in Europe, to have obtained such a distinction.
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Cytology Laboratory: The Cytology Laboratory performs definitive examinations on a wide variety of tissue for diagnosis, but also for the prevention of neoplastic diseases, DNA testing, and other highly specialized tests. The laboratory is equipped with a state-of-the-art THIN PREP device, allowing highly precise sampling methods.
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Dermatology: Dermatology performs examinations on patient suffering from skin and sexually transmitted diseases. It also performs various minor skin operations, cryopexy and polarized light treatment, chartography of moles and photoaging treatment.
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Dietology: In this department specific diets are provided to patients with cardiovascular problems, hyperuricemia, hypercholesteremia, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus, postoperative problems after gastrointestinal tract surgery, emaciation, obesity. Also, special enteral or parenteral nutritions as well as dietary support are supported to patients with tumors.
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Ear-Nose-Throat Department: The Ear-Nose-Throat Department offers comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and doctors and nurses possess many years of experience and specialization.
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Endocrinology-Diabetes: This department deals with abnormal conditions involving glands and hormones, such as diabetes mellitus in the young and in the adults, gestational diabetes, diabetes insipidus, thyroid diseases (nodules, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis), hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis & osteopenia, adrenal gland problems, hypophysis disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, growth disorders (short stature).
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Gastroenterology: The gastroenterology department offers all necessary procedures for complete diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of the digestive
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system diseases (oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, bile ducts and pancreas). The endoscopic examinations are usually executed after intravenous administration of anti-anxiety drugs (“intoxication”), resulting in extremely comfortable endoscopies. *
retina -vitreous body- macula). Orthoptic - strabismological examinations, Lasers, Α’/Β’ ultrasounds and ORBSCAN, fluorangiography - ICG - fundus photography. *
Hematology: Diagnosis, therapeutic management and follow up of patients with all the hematologic and, primarily, neoplasmatic diseases (e.g leukemias / lymphomas, myelomas, myelodysplastic syndromes etc).
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Hepatology: Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with acute and chronic hepato-biliary diseases.ν Specifically, viral hepatitis (A, B, C), hepatocellular carcinoma, alcoholic liver disease, steatohepatitis, but also autoimmune liver diseases are common in our country and they require a special diagnostic process. Diagnostic tests which are performed for liver disease are accompanied by special state-of the-art depictive research and the highly determinative for the final diagnosis liver needle biopsy. Effective diagnostic methods (liver ultrasound, viral and neoplasmatic indexes).
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Physiatry / physiotherapy: Rehabilitation of neurological diseases, such as strokes, musculoskeletal diseases, arthritides and rheumatologic diseases, problems concerning the spinal column, such as lumbago and cervical pain, athletic injuries and lung diseases are managed here.
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Pulmonary laboratory: The laboratory performs a detailed study of diseases of the respiratory system. In particular, in the laboratory takes place study of the functional disorders of the respiratory system, study of the breathing disorders during sleep and endoscopic examination of the bronchial tree with flexible bronchoscope.
Internal Medicine: The department deals with the diagnosis, management and treatment of all the conditions the wide range of internal medicine covers. Special attention is paid to geriatric and clinical pharmacology incidents.
Pathology Laboratory: The Pathology Laboratory performs histological examinations. Disease in any part of the human body can be diagnosed with a histological examination, as long as there is a possibility to take even a part of the lesion to the Laboratory.
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Vascular surgery: Diagnosis, treatment and follow up of patients with peripheral vascular diseases, i.e diseases of the peripheral arteries (stenoses, obstructions, aneurysms), veins (varicose veins, thromboses, broken capillaries, management of cutaneous telangiectasias with injection sclerotherapy or Laser) and lymphatic vessels.
The neurology department manages central and peripheral nervous system disorders, as well as diseases characterized by muscle dysfunction, except for muscle injuries. The department also plays a key role in the management of the neurodegenerative diseases affecting the cortex (different types of senility) as well as the autoimmune of infectious origin diseases of the central nervous system (multiple sclerosis). *
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The department undertakes oral surgery procedures (injuries, pathology, congenital deformities), traumatology operations of the face & jawbone, operations for the management of oral and facial pathologic conditions, congenital deformities of the face and the jaw bone, as well as operations for mandibular joint dysfunction.
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Ophthalmology: Special surgical or pathological incidents are managed in this department (Cataract, transplantations, glaucoma, disorders of the 31
Outpatient/Check-Up *
Outpatient Clinics: Hygeia Hospital Tirana’s Outpatient Clinics are equipped with the latest medical equipment and comfortable examining rooms attended by well-trained nursing staff. The reception for patients and visitors is run by specialized personnel that register the required details discreetly and individually for each patient in specially designated areas.
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Check-Up Services: Check-Up Services executes consolidated prosymptomatic checkup. All medical departments are located in the same area; there is complete organizationcoordination so that patients do not have to wait long in between tests. Thus, Check-up results are given to the interested party or his/her doctor within three (3) days along with a medical report on the patient’s health state and, if needed, specific instructions.
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Emergency Services: Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are conveniently located on the ground floor to provide direct and independent access to visitors and ambulances. Full treatment of emergency cases. The level of care provided is comparable to any large European Hospital, with highly-trained medical and nursing staff, a comfortable and well-designed environment and the latest medical equipment for the prompt treatment of emergency cases.
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Ambulances: Hygeia Hospital Tirana has fully equipped ambulances capable of responding on a 24 - hour basis. They are staffed by highly trained personnel to ensure the rapid and safe transport of urgent care patients to the Hospital.
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HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA aims: • to meet needs in the broader region • t o keep within the country, thousands of patients going abroad • t o seek solutions to their health issues and • t o provide health care services equal to those of the largest hospitals in Europe and the U.S.
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www.hygeia.al Km 01 of the secondary road of Tirana-Durrës Highway, Fushë-Mëzez, Kashar Commune, Tirana. Telephone: +355 4 2380 640 / 2390 000, Emergency: +355 4 2323 000 Fax: +355 4 2388 996