Nephrology Clinic & Hemodialysis Unit – El Greco Medical Centre

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Nephrology Clinic

The Nephrology Clinic of EL GRECO Hospital is the first specialized Clinic for Nephrology services in the private sector in Cyprus and within the General Health System. It was founded in 2023, with the ultimate goal of providing high quality health services to patients with kidney problems, in accordance with European and International standards.

The Nephrology Clinic and Renal Unit of EL GRECO Hospital is housed in modern facilities that in combination with the professionalism of its staff, its love and desire to offer, provide the patient with a pleasant and humane environment.

Our state-of-the-art equipment, combined with our experienced and specialized medical and nursing staff, but also with collaborations with a network of other health professionals of El Greco Hospital (cardiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, intensivists, nutritionists) ensures the provision of high quality, holistic care services to our patients, placing them at the center of our services and care.

Our Vision

The continuous upgrading of knowledge through research and return of this knowledge to our patients as an upgraded care service.
Ensuring a familiar environment that will inspire the patient with safety, security and trust, where the patient will receive humane treatment and care.
The collaboration with as many services and specialties as necessary, with the sole purpose of providing integrated, holistic services to our patients, putting them at the center of our services and care.
The continuous upgrading of our high quality services.

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Services

Consultation for early diagnosis and prevention of kidney disease

Support of end-stage Chronic Kidney Disease with Hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis

Diagnosis and treatment of renal disorders and diseases (e.g. diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephrosclerosis, hereditary kidney diseases, primary glomerulopathies), at all stages of kidney disease

Preparing patients for kidney transplantation

Plasmapheresis services in patients where this method has an absolute indication or is part of their overall treatment (nephrology, neurology, rheumatology and other cases)

Bed side hemodialysis for hospitalized patients with acute nephrological problems whose kidney condition requires renal support with hemodialysis

Bed side hemodialysis for hemodialysis patients who are hospitalized for other reasons, so that they do not need to be transferred to the Dialysis Department, thus avoiding any patient discomfort

Nephrological support of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with continuous renal replacement therapy methods (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF) in haemodynamically unstable patients

Nephrological support of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with intermittent dialysis (HD/HDF), methods when hemodynamic condition allows, in order to minimize the duration of patient’s stay on extracorporeal circuit and in the ICU

Nephrological support of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with plasmapheresis methods, whenever this method is indicated

Education

Our experienced staff provides training in Nephrology and dialysis methods to medical students and Nephrology nurses

Research

Through our collaborations with research centers, genetic investigation is given to families with a history of hereditary kidney diseases. This provides the opportunity for early and targeted diagnosis, early monitoring and counseling to asymptomatic family members, even before they have clinical manifestation of the disease, aiming at a better outcome and prognosis of their kidney disease.

Diseases and conditions monitored in our Outpatients Clinics

Investigation of new-onset kidney disease
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease of multiple etiology (e.g. diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephrosclerosis, hereditary kidney diseases, primary glomerulopathy)
Cardio-renal syndrome
Electrolyte and acid-base balance disturbances
End-stage renal disease on renal replacement therapy (patients on dialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation)
Pre-transplant screening and wok-up for kidney transplantation
Management of idiopathic arterial hypertension
Investigation of secondary arterial hypertension

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Hemodialysis Department

El Greco Hemodialysis Unit is a 12-bed unit, in a cozy environment that aims to offer patients the more pleasant experience possible.

A negative pressure isolation room, next to the main hemodialysis unit, is to offer dialysis services for patients with haematogenous and airborne diseases, keeping the rest of the patients safe form infections.

Hemodialysis Department

Dialysis Unit

Hemodialysis treatment and services provided to dialysis patients

The 12 unit, hospitable, modern and elegant Dialysis Unit of EL GRECO Hospital, with its own controlled parking, provides easy access to its patients.

A separate isolation room next to the Dialysis Unit (Yellow Unit) provides the possibility of treatment to patients with airborne (eg Covid, influenza) or blood borne (eg hepatitis) transmitted diseases.

State-of-the-art dialysis machines, with multiple sensors and intravascular volume monitoring systems, ensure a safe and uncomplicated dialysis session

High-quality dialysis treatment (online hemodiafiltration) for better control of both small and medium molecular weight uremic toxins and reduction of mid- and long-term complications associated with the method

Medical assessment every time patient comes for dialysis

Constant presence of a doctor during dialysis sessions

Puncture of the vascular access (fistula) under ultrasound guidance where necessary, in order to eliminate the possibility of puncture failure

Regular ultrasound monitoring of vascular access to avoid future complications

Timely referral of patients to collaborating vascular surgeons for targeted intervention to prevent thrombosis of vascular access

Systematic monitoring by collaborating clinical dietitians at our Unit, aiming at optimal control of biochemical parameters and maintenance of nutrition and muscle mass

Pre-transplant assessment of those patients who are considered potentially transplantable, and promotion for kidney transplantation.

Options in high quality dialysis filters, depending on the needs and particularities of each patient: biocompatible, hypoallergic, for patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to dialysis membranes, with anticoagulant properties, to avoid the use of heparin in patients whose the use of anticoagulants is contraindicated (history of recent bleeding or surgery), with anti-inflammatory properties, for patients with signs of chronic inflammation