Except for regular monitoring by the doctors of the units, SCA patients also need to be monitored, usually on an annual basis where applicable, by other medical specialized doctors such as hepatologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists and ophthalmologists.

At this point in time, there are the following specialized health clinics for hemoglobinopathy patients:

Hemoglobinopathy Specialists Health Clinic in General Hospital of Athens Hippocrates

  • Hepatology Hemoglobinopathy Clinic
    headed by Professor of Pathology-Hepatology Mr. I. Koskinas
    by morning hour appointments every Monday, dial-up 1535, (appointment code 00338) and every Thursday (appointment code 02544)
  • Endocrinology Hemoglobinopathy Clinic
    headed by Head of Endocrinology department of National Health Service, Mr. V. Athanasiou
    2 appointments everyday (dial-up 213 2088369)
  • Cardiology Hemoglobinopathy Clinic
    headed by substitute teacher in the Cardiology Department Mrs. K. Aggeli
    every Monday (14:00 – 15:00) and every Wednesday (13:00 – 15:00), dial-up 1535

Specialized Hemoglobinopathy Clinics at Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center

  • Cardiology Hemoglobinopathy Clinic
    headed by Mr. Tsiapras (upon appointment) dial-up 210 9493933