FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How to book for appointment?

At consolata ikonda hospital you don’t need to book for any appointment. Our experienced doctors will attend you as soon as you visit our clinician rooms from 08.00 a.m to 8.00 p.m evening. An Appointment will be given to those who will be needed to revisit the hospital for surgical issues.

What can I expect at an appointment?

When you arrive at the Hospital, the staff will greet you and seat you at the waiting clinician rooms. We will examine you as quick as possible – average waiting time is depending on the test that you have been ordered by the doctors.

What happens if I am a new patient?

You may have referred yourself, have been referred by another specialist or by Medical Insurance. We will discuss your problem and ask about your medical history. A thorough examination will then follow. We may request examinations and tests to assist and support our diagnosis.

X-rays, blood / urine analysis, ultrasonography, MRI, endoscopy can all be performed with no delay in the same building. If you have previous examinations and tests related to your current condition, please bring those along to the consultation. Also bring any copies of letters from other doctors or recent medication. It will help us to help you.

We will discuss with you the results of your examinations and we will recommend the proper treatment. Some conditions may be faced immediately by conservative or surgical treatment. In case you need surgery requiring general anesthesia, we arrange routine or urgent transfer by quick boat, state or private air ambulance to Athens or to your preferred destination (subject to stable medical condition). In special cases a patient can be escorted.

Otherwise, depending on the results of your examinations, the nature of the medical problem and your holiday plan, we will discharge you from our clinic, refer you on to another health professional or book you for surgery. If follow-up consultation or further consultations are required, we will indicate this and the staff will let you know the date and time of your next appointment.

Do you have Imaging (x-rays, ultrasound, CT-scan, MRI, GASTROSCOPY ,ECG OR HSG) facilities?

Yes we have.

Ordinary x-rays, ultrasound , endoscopy, CT-scan, MRI ,HSG, ECG, ECHOCARDIOGRAPH, barium swallow, barium meal can be performed on location.

Do you examine children at your clinic?

Yes.

A Pediatrician is immediately available if needed.

What happens if I need an intramuscular or intravenous injection?

Certain cases require injections for quick and full recovery. These can include antibiotics, anti-inflammators, local anesthesia or steroids.
Steroids and local anesthesia injections are administered by Doctors and anti-inflammators / antibiotics by an experienced nurse under our supervision. we have special rooms of injection for out patients.

Is there any banking Services around the Hospital compounds or near by?

Yes. There is CRDB bank inside the hospital compounds which are offering all banking service and has an ATM which operates 24 hours.

Insurance and Billing

NHIF ( National Health Insurance Fund) , Strategies,  and Assemble (AAR) is accepted by direct billing.

Do you have parking facilities?

Yes.

Free Parking is available in front and around the Hospital.