40 Years of Athens Medical Group: Cutting-edge Science & Technology in Service of the Greek Patient

The stakes are high as technological advancements significantly upgrade diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, enhancing patient experiences in hospitals. However, these rapid developments require healthcare providers to gradually transform into high-tech companies. Substantial investments in both technological equipment and scientific personnel are necessary, which few providers in the sector can secure over time.

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For the Athens Medical Group, innovation centers on human resources—brilliant doctors and scientists at the forefront of technological advancements who leverage these tools for increasingly effective diagnoses and treatments. The Group has been implementing an ambitious repatriation program for top Greek doctors excelling abroad, offering incentives and conditions to continue their clinical work in Greece, staffing the hospitals of the Athens Medical Group.

Technological Superiority

Since its inception, the Athens Medical Group has committed to adopting the latest medical technology first in Greece, creating significant added value for Greek patients and the medical community. The examples are numerous and iconic: from introducing the first coronary angiography system in Greece in 1984, a true revolution at the time, and the first da Vinci robotic system in 2006, which marked the start of robotic surgery in the country, to more recent milestones like the world’s first percutaneous mitral valve replacement, conducted at the Interbalkan Center in Thessaloniki as part of a major program of pioneering and internationally recognized clinical trials.

Today, the Group’s state-of-the-art digital surgical rooms host hybrid surgeries using cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality, offering unprecedented diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for a wide range of conditions. Advanced equipment and materials, found in the world’s leading centers, are used to leverage technologies such as 3D printing to provide personalized treatments tailored to the unique anatomical characteristics of each patient.

The Athens Medical Group boasts advanced robotic systems such as the Da Vinci® Xi HD, having contributed to the evolution of this technology as a Reference and Training Center, as well as the Focal One® HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and the ROSA® system. It has also invested in powerful CT and MRI scanners equipped with AI technologies, a brand-new digital PET/CT system, digital angiography equipment, innovative equipment for stereotactic radiotherapy, and digital mammography systems that incorporate 3D technologies for breast cancer screening.

International Oncology Center in Thessaloniki

The Athens Medical Group’s technological excellence is not only about innovation but also about adopting modern practices in global healthcare. In this context, the Group places particular emphasis on developing specialized centers for each medical specialty, where holistic patient care will be provided.

The upcoming International Oncology Center in Thessaloniki is expected to open soon. This unique and autonomous 12,000 square meter facility will be situated next to the Interbalkan Medical Center. The International Oncology Center of the Athens Medical Group is a landmark investment as it incorporates the latest technologies and trends in healthcare, grounded in sustainable development principles and designed to meet the needs of patients not only in Northern Greece but also from neighboring countries and beyond.