Antonios Zagorianakos, MD, nephrologist, is Director of the Nephrology Department and Medical Director of the Dialysis Unit at Bioclinic Athens, in Ampelokipoi, central Athens. The dialysis unit works as part of the Nephrology Department, so patients are cared for by the same team of nephrologists during dialysis, hospital stay and follow-up. The unit opened in 2006 and was fully renovated in 2025.
| Bioclinic Athens Dialysis Unit | |
|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 15 |
| Inpatient care | Nephrology Department with 15 beds |
| Schedule | 3 shifts, 6 days a week |
| Methods | High-flux haemodialysis, online haemodiafiltration |
| Safety | Continuous blood pressure monitoring, individual oxygen supply, dialysis water treatment system |
| Insurance | European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), private patients, and contracts with EOPYY and all Greek insurance funds |
| Isolation room | Separate room for hepatitis B patients, with private WC, air conditioning and TV |
| Location | Ampelokipoi, close to central Athens and to central hotels |
A full hospital next to you. The unit is inside Bioclinic Athens, on the same floor as the Intensive Care Unit. This means laboratory tests and imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography), vascular surgeons for fistula or catheter care, cardiology tests, and doctors of all specialties available 24 hours a day for any emergency.
Comfort during the session. Electric reclining chairs and beds, personal TV, free Wi-Fi and a light meal during the session. The unit is accessible for people with reduced mobility, and a backup generator ensures that the session is completed in case of a power cut.
Holiday dialysis in Athens
Visiting Athens? You can continue your dialysis at Bioclinic Athens. We accept patients with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as well as private patients. Please contact us at least 2–4 weeks before your trip and send:
- a medical summary and your current dialysis prescription (session length, dialyser, blood flow, anticoagulation, dry weight)
- the type of your vascular access (fistula, graft or catheter)
- recent blood tests
- hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV test results from the last 2 months
- a list of your current medications
- your EHIC or, for private treatment, your insurance details
Our team will confirm your sessions before you travel.
Book a session
Book dialysis sessions online on the Bioclinic Athens dialysis unit booking page, or call the dialysis unit at +30 210 696 2400 or +30 210 696 2678.
For a nephrology consultation with Dr Zagorianakos: Ampelokipoi clinic, Mondays & Thursdays, and Melissia clinic, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 17:00–21:00, by appointment. Phone: +30 216 700 5734 · mobile +30 694 785 3377.
Last updated: November 2026 · Text: Antonios Zagorianakos, nephrologist