1st University Department of Paediatrics, NKUA
The 1st University Department of Paediatrics of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is one of the most important paediatric centres in the country, providing high-quality medical services, education and research activity.
Clinical & Educational Work
- Training of NKUA medical and nursing students
- Training of physicians in the specialty of Paediatrics
- Conduct of clinical and basic research
- Management of rare and complex cases
Services
- Regular Outpatient Clinics for all subspecialties
- Hospitalisation in modern wards
- Day Care Unit
- Counselling support for families
Staff
Clinical Director
Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein
Professor of Pediatrics - Endocrinology
Head of Department
Olga Katsarou
The Mediterranean Anaemia Unit of the 1st University Department of Paediatrics, NKUA, is the largest in Greece. More than 400 children and adult patients receive transfusions in the Unit, approximately 15% of patients with Mediterranean anaemia in the country, while more than 600 outpatients with benign haematological diseases are regularly monitored.
The Unit has contributed to the creation of national registries for rare congenital haematological diseases, such as Diamond–Blackfan anaemia, Shwachman–Diamond syndrome and congenital agranulocytosis.
Centre of Expertise
It was recognised by the Ministry of Health (Government Gazette B 4271/22.11.2019) as a Centre of Expertise for Rare Haematological Diseases, corresponding to the European Reference Network ERN-EuroBloodNet.
Facilities & Operation
The Unit is housed on the 1st floor of the “Doxiadis” building and includes:
Day Care Unit
40 beds for transfusions of children and adults with chronic transfusion-dependent anaemias.
Special Haematology Unit
Benign Haematology Outpatient Clinic.
Blood Sampling and Crossmatching Department
Specialised support department.
Outpatient Clinic
Monitoring of transfusions and complications.