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Useful information for residents of Athens

CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES OF DOCUMENTS

Need these for opening offshore bank accounts, etc. (Anti-money laundering regulations)

British Embassy charge of lot of money for certified passport copy service. Don't know about other embassies.

But you can get a free certified copy by taking the photocopy to your local Council Citizens Advice Bureau or KEP . This is usually next to or inside the town council (DIMOS) building. They have a notary public & lots of official stamps.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Also at the KEP non-EU foreign residents can renew their residence and work permits (used to be only at the Aliens Bureau). EU residents have to do this at the Aliens Bureau - which is now much less crowded. Open until 13.00 each day.

If you are buying a car privately you can get the car ownership document changed at the KEP (they send it away to the Ministry of Transport - which saves you having to go to central Athens).

PUBLIC  HOSPITALS and their services

KalfoPoulio Municipal Health Clinic (Free Health Care)

(Opened 2005)

(Provides basic health services for Greek or immigrant residents with or without insurance)

78 Solonos Street, Athens.

Tel: 210-362-6478 for information about doctor's schedules

Open: Weekdays 8am - 6pm        No appointment necessary.

The clinic has: Pathologists, paediatricians, gynaecologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopaedists, dentists, surgeons, eye doctors, microbiologists and nursing care.

KAT Emergency hospital

Going north: it's signposted to the left - off Kifissias Ave. just before you enter Kifissia (Road is opposite Syngrou Park car park)
(Parking is sometimes a bit difficult - if really desperate, park in Syngrou park car park)
(Drive straight-in if emergency - but may have to take car out afterwards if hospital busy)
(Or alight at the KAT Electrico-ISAP station & walk about 400 metres)

Specializes in accidents (but can handle almost anything & give all the necessary tests).

Very economical for non-insured persons.

To see a doctor (specialist) just walk in (early morning is best) and first go to the Tamio to pay (just a few Euros) & get receipt.

Very experienced staff. Perform large & small (routine) operations by appointment - or almost immediately if emergency.

Only disadvantage is an older-style building & waiting in line if hospital is busy.

Sotoria Hospital (opposite the Pentagon on Mesogian Avenue).

Specializes in Lung problems.

Ram Pants was treated here for Pneumonia & rare lung condition in Sept. 2004. Reported excellent treatment and thorough, tenacious testing until cause isolated. Food could be improved.

National Hospital (Leof. Alexandras)

Appointments: Tel: 643-0811, Fax: 642-0146

Cosmetic mole removal. First-class surgeons. Cost only small registration fee (orig. 1,000 drs)

PRIVATE HOSPITALS and their services

Kianous Stavros (Blue Cross) Hospital

Tel: 210-746-8800      Fax: 210-777-4304,    210-779-2705

(Vasilias Sophias Avenue 102 - opposite Platia Mavrili, Athens 115-28) (Look for the Blue cross)
(Walk North from the Megaron metro & it's on the right - or- walk down from Abelopiki metro & it's on the left)

Not cheap - but probably the most economical private hospital in Athens.
Has all the latest equipment (incl. scanners, etc.).
Also does general check-ups & small operations (just go in and ask).
Has a little coffee shop in the basement.