The 1st Neurology Clinic of Metropolitan General has been operating since February 1st, 2019, under the direction of Dr Stylianos M. Doris and Aphrodite G. Kaponi.
Both directors have extensive experience in public hospitals and have been practicing in private healthcare institutions for the past 15 years.
The Clinic is patient-centered and adapts to each patient’s diagnostic and therapeutic needs, while placing particular emphasis on psychological support, both for patients and their families.
Its greatest strengths include:
- High scientific expertise
- Extensive clinical experience
- Dynamic clinical approach
- Continuous education and training in modern medical techniques
Patient Care Pathway
The functionality of the Neurology Clinic is optimized from the very first patient contact, whether through the Emergency Department or Outpatient Clinic, through to hospital discharge and continues with outpatient follow-up care.
This is supported by excellent collaboration between:
- Medical staff
- Nursing staff
- Allied health professionals
- Administrative personnel
Day Care Unit
A significant part of the Clinic’s activity is supported by the Day Care Unit, where patients with chronic neurological diseases such as:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) receive intravenous therapies.
Neurophysiology Laboratory
An integral part of the Neurology Department is the Neurophysiology Laboratory, which includes:
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Evoked potentials
All tests are performed by highly experienced and specially trained physicians.
Support of Other Hospital Departments
The 1st Neurology Clinic also provides neurological support to patients across all other hospital departments, both medical and surgical.
This support is delivered with:
- Responsibility
- Expertise
- Prompt response
Given that in modern medicine, timely intervention is often critical to patient outcomes.
Services Provided
Comprehensive Neurological Care
The 1st Neurology Clinic of Metropolitan General provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, monitoring, hospitalization, and treatment of both inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases.
The most advanced treatments are applied and individualized according to each patient’s needs.
Common Neurological Conditions
The Clinic commonly treats:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Polyneuropathies
- Mononeuritis
- Myopathies
- Myasthenia
- Radiculopathies
- Peripheral neuritis
- Myelopathies
Multiple Sclerosis – Specialized Care
Multiple sclerosis, a condition primarily affecting young adults, is a major focus of the Clinic.
With the availability of modern therapies and their early initiation:
- Disease progression can be slowed
- Disability can be prevented
Stroke Management
Stroke often leads to severe disability.
If the patient presents within 3 hours of symptom onset, treatment options include:
- Intravenous thrombolysis
- Intra-arterial interventions
- Mechanical thrombectomy
These treatments may result in significant improvement or even complete recovery.
Neurophysiological Diagnostic Testing
The following tests are performed:
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Motor and sensory nerve conduction studies
- F-wave and H-reflex
- Repetitive nerve stimulation (Desmedt test)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Evoked potentials (visual, brainstem auditory, somatosensory)
Additional Medical Services
- Prescription of medications and diagnostic tests through the National Health System (EOPYY)
- Issuance of medical certificates accepted by the Disability Certification Center (KEPA)
Hospital Facilities and Medical Technology
In addition to its own state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment (EMG, EEG, evoked potentials), the 1st Neurology Clinic is supported by:
- Advanced Radiology Department (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology)
- Hematology, Biochemistry, and Immunology laboratories
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- O.D.C.
All supported by highly specialized personnel and modern infrastructure.