HYGEIA celebrates 50 years of operation – Half a century at the top of healthcare.

14 May 2025

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of HYGEIA, highlighting a journey full of scientific excellence and continuous commitment to people. From 1975 to date, HYGEIA has established its position as a reference point in the healthcare sector in Greece, systematically investing in medical innovation, cutting-edge technology and human resources.

A member of the Hellenic Healthcare Group, the largest healthcare provider in the country, HYGEIA continues to be at the forefront of healthcare, pursuing with consistency and dedication the vision that inspired its creation: offer patients high-level medical care, in high-quality facilities and meeting the most rigorous international standards.

In its 50 years of operation, HYGEIA has inextricably associated its name with innovations that have shaped the landscape of private healthcare in Greece, as the first private Intensive Care Unit, the introduction of robotic surgery, precision diagnostic laboratories, Centres of Excellence in oncology and cardiology, as well as multi-level education and training programs.

HYGEIA’s strategy remains firmly oriented towards continuous improvement, sustainable development and effective social contribution by supporting targeted prevention and care programs for vulnerable social groups.

HYGEIA’s President & CEO, Mr. Andreas Kartapanis, states that: “Celebrating 50 years of operation is, for us, a remarkable milestone, a moment to look back with pride, while also looking ahead to the future of healthcare. From the very beginning our missions has been to offer our patients the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools, building relationships founded on trust and respect. HYGEIA did not simply follow developments in the field of health; it helped shape them, creating new opportunities and opening new pathways for medical care.

As we mark these 50 years, we continue to invest dynamically in the future, shaping the next chapter of the medical sector, through new strategic partnerships and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. We are introducing cutting-edge technologies, strengthening our services with specialized centres of excellence and supporting the education of the next generation of physicians and scientists”.

HYGEIA continues to uphold its vision: remain at the forefront of healthcare, offering innovative solutions and high-level services.