The Gastroenterology–Hepatology Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. By utilizing the most advanced diagnostic and interventional techniques, the Clinic ensures high diagnostic accuracy and effective treatment.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
The Clinic works closely with the Central Laboratories, the Department of Medical Imaging, and the Operating Theatres, performing specialized examinations and procedures on a daily basis. This integrated approach enables holistic patient care and the prompt management of even the most demanding cases.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Fatty Liver Disease
The Clinic has extensive experience in the management of patients with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and fatty liver disease.
The medical team has long-standing experience in specialized centers in Greece and abroad and actively participates in continuous medical education and international scientific collaborations.
Clinical Activities
Short-Stay Hospitalization
The Clinic offers short-stay hospitalization for:
- Blood and iron transfusions
- Administration of biologic agents in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Liver biopsies
All services are provided in modern and safe facilities, with high-level medical and nursing support.
Inpatient Care for Severe Conditions
For patients with severe gastrointestinal, liver, or biliary diseases, full inpatient care is provided, with 24-hour monitoring and access to all supporting hospital departments.
Outpatient Gastroenterology - Hepatology Unit
A regular outpatient unit operates, where patients can undergo:
- Preventive screening
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Follow-up of chronic diseases
Personalized care and continuous monitoring ensure long-term gastrointestinal health.
Conventional Diagnostic Endoscopy
The Clinic performs the full range of conventional endoscopic procedures, including:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Rectoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Total colonoscopy
- Ileoscopy
Specialized Endoscopic Techniques
Advanced techniques are applied in complex diagnostic cases, including:
• Small bowel capsule endoscopy
• Enteroscopy
• Pouchoscopy for patients following total colectomy
Interventional Endoscopy
The Clinic covers the full spectrum of modern interventional endoscopy, including:
- Polypectomy (EMR/ESD)
- Endoscopic hemostasis
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration (FNA)
- Dilation of strictures using balloon or bougies
- Stent placement in the gastrointestinal tract or biliary system
- Full-thickness clipping for bleeding or perforation
- Argon plasma coagulation (APC) for condylomas
- Thermal ablation for Barrett’s esophagus
- Management of Zenker’s diverticulum
FIBROSCAN for Liver Diseases
The Clinic is equipped with FIBROSCAN, a non-invasive method for monitoring patients with:
- Viral hepatitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Metabolic syndrome
This technique is applied in collaboration with other specialized clinics, contributing to accurate assessment of liver status.
Research and Scientific Collaborations
The Clinic collaborates with:
- The Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- The Medical School of the University of Patras
- Specialized interventional endoscopy centers in the United Kingdom
These collaborations support the continuous advancement of clinical practice and the implementation of innovative therapies.
Continuous Education and Scientific Development
The Clinic’s team participates in seminars, training programs, international conferences, and clinical trials, aiming at the continuous improvement of services. A patient-centered approach remains at the core of all medical care.
Our goal is to provide high-quality medical care with respect, responsibility, and dedication to every patient.