Holistic care with a focus on the individual
The Department of Internal Medicine is one of the key pillars of Metropolitan Hospital, comprising 15 teams of Specialist Internists, each dedicated to a different subspecialty within Internal Medicine—from Infectious Diseases and Diabetology to Travel Medicine—always with particular emphasis on the overall health and well-being of the patient.
The Diabetes Center provides comprehensive care for patients with diabetes—a complex disease requiring a multifaceted approach. Care extends from the most appropriate pharmacological treatment and monitoring with advanced technology, to the management of all potential complications (eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves, feet).
The Hospital’s Infection Control Committee ensures strict adherence to hygiene protocols at Metropolitan Hospital, promotes the rational and evidence-based use of antibiotics—a practice we are particularly proud of—and safeguards our record of maintaining the lowest rates of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
The International Patients Department provides dedicated care for individuals traveling to Greece, whether they require hospitalization or outpatient medical attention, or simply need medical consultation and guidance.
The work of the Specialist Internist is rooted in evidence-based medicine and always begins with a meticulous medical history and thorough clinical examination. Based on these, the appropriate laboratory tests are scheduled with the aim of achieving timely and accurate diagnosis. Internal Medicine, as the foundation of Medical Science, offers a depth of knowledge that allows for comprehensive and well-substantiated differential diagnoses. In other words, all possible causes of a patient’s symptoms are considered, enabling the selection of targeted diagnostic tests (hematological, biochemical, imaging, molecular biology, and more). The high quality of Metropolitan Hospital’s laboratory infrastructure further enhances this process, allowing us to maximize the value of our expertise and experience. A correct diagnosis—reached through a methodical, scientific approach—becomes the cornerstone of successful treatment. Because our ultimate goal always remains the same: the patient as a person, who seeks not only a diagnosis but full recovery and a return to daily life.
The Specialist Internist is a cornerstone of a modern healthcare institution such as Metropolitan Hospital. Internists are the backbone of the Emergency Department and staff the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinics, assuming the responsibility of the patient’s first and critical point of contact.
The true strength of Internal Medicine lies in its ability to analyze and synthesize complex medical data. When a health issue transcends the boundaries of a single specialty, the Internist acts as a coordinator, ensuring seamless collaboration among all physicians, leading to an integrated and effective therapeutic outcome.
Today, as society and the State recognize prevention as the most effective form of treatment, the role of the Internist is pivotal. It is the Internist who organizes preventive health screenings (check-ups) and safeguards the maintenance of good health for every individual.
At the same time, we continuously invest in ongoing staff education and the integration of innovative technologies, steadily enhancing the quality of care we deliver.
With unwavering commitment to a patient-centered philosophy and a vision of providing exemplary medical services, the Department of Internal Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital stands by every patient with professionalism, sensitivity, and compassion.
