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Dialysis Centres in Europe

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria Dialysis Centre

This unit is run by a German Nephrologist. They will organise dialysis, travel and a cultural programme. This unit is English speaking.

Contact: Tilo Henker MD

Telephone: +49-173-7350272

Fax: +49-22-2-9599631

E-mail: dr.henker@nephrologie-lev.de

Website: www.feriendialyse-bulgarien.com/englisch/

Croatia

Arcus Hotel, Medulin

A unique Holiday Dialysis centre located in the lower level of the Arcus Hotel and is the most modern centre of its type offering a one stop service for patients and families. This includes transfers by standard or adapted mini-bus, local tours, hire of medical equipment and nursing care, if required.

Tel: 00385 52 529 100

Fax: 00385 52 529

Email: info@arcus.hr

Website: www.arcus.hr

Cyprus

Pafos

The Royal Artemis Medical Center in Cyprus offers high standards of service for haemodialysis patients.

Address: The Royal Artemis Medical Centre Pavlou Crineou Str. Pafos, Cyprus

Tel: + 357 6 961600

Contact person: Dr Christoforos Stavrou

Email: Click here

Website: www.hemodialysiscenter.com

Limasol

CyproDial (affiliated to Fresenius Medical Care) is based in the centre of Limassol on the main road, 10 minutes from the sea and most hotels.

It is easily accessible by car from all directions inside the city as well as from all other towns in less than an hour's drive by motorway. Private or collective taxis, to and from the holiday dialysis unit, are available from any point inside the city or any part of the island.

The unit is manned by Consultant Nephrologist and fully trained, multi-lingual dialysis technicians. Patients must be hepatitis B and HIV negative; the centre can also accept paediatric patients over 10 years old. For further information contact:

Address: CyproDial Holiday Dialysis Unit, Arch. Makarios III, No 86, 3021 Limassol. Cyprus

Tel: +357 5 733949

Fax: +357 5 736738

Email: Click here

Website: www.cyprodial.com.cy

Dialysis Holidays

Arrange cruises and holidays throughout Europe. Also in the process of creating a worldwide database of all renal units throughout the world, including their status (private/state), contact details and nearby accommodation.

Address: Holgate House, 105 London Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7EZ

Tel: 0844 8002624

Internet: http://dialysisholidays.co.uk/

Diaverum

Dublin

Beacon Medical Campus

A state of the art centre offering haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment adjacent to Beacon Hospital. The centre is headed by three consultant nephroplogists with a full medical and nursing team.

For further information contact:

Address: Beacon Renal, Beacon Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland

Tel: + 353 1 299 8100

Fax: + 353 1 292 0045

E-mail: info@beaconrenal.ie

Website: www.beaconrenal.ie

Holiday Dialysis Opportunities with Euromedic

European Clinics

Dialysis is free of charge or at a subsidised cost in state clinics in EC countries. Take a EHIC, available from your local main Post Office.

It is important to confirm with the clinic of your choice that they operate within the state system - ask if they make any charges.

Information is available from:-

Address: Chris Gleadell, Freedom Apartments & Travel Ltd, 1 Middlefield Road, Cossington, Leicester. LE7 4UT

Tel: 01509 815999

Fax: 01509 815889 (no booking fee)

Email: Click here

Website: www.freedom-apartments.com

AND

Address: Nephco International, The Gatehouse, Cadenham Lane, Cadnam, Southampton, Hants SO40 2NU.

Tel: 02380 811444

Fax: 02380 811096 (£40 booking fee)

Email: Click here

Europe (various countries)

France

Antibes

The Centre de la Riviera unit is situated in Antibes, approximately 10 miles west of Nice. Will accept EHIC.

Address: Centre de la Riviera, 50 Avenue de Nice, 06600 Antibes

Email: Click here

Website: www.dialyse-antibes.net

For more information on Antibes visit www.antibes.co.uk

Paris

The American Hospital of Paris

English speaking staff. High tech equipment. A la carte menu prepared by dieticians.

Gambo AK200 Ultra S dialysis machines. Ultra pure water. Nephrologist available on site during treatment. 10 minutes from Champs-Elysees.

Address: 63 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 92200 Neuilly sur Seine, France

Tel: +33 (0)1 46 41 84 90

Fax: +33 (0) 46 41 84 23

Email: Click here

Website: www.dialyse-antibes.net

Greece

Crete

Heraklion

Mesogeios Holiday Dialysis Center

Fresenius Medical Care 40088 haemodialysis machines. Patients under close supervision by highly trained medical and nursing personnel. English speaking.

Address: Mesogeios Holiday Dialysis Center, 36 MoulopoulouStr, 17455 Alimos, Athens

Tel: (+30) 2810 371 560 and (+30) 6946 285 615

Fax: (+30) 2810 371 570

Email: Click here

Web site: www.mesogeios.gr

Rethymno

Asklipios General Clinic

This unit is situated in the centre of Rethymno, northern Crete and offers holiday haemodialysis. All the dialysis machines have a ABPM-monitoring method which means that during the dialysis rapid blood pressure changes can be avoided.

Dialysers low & high flux Polysulfone SMC

The machines are sterilised after each use

Patients with hepatitis B are separated (separate WC as well)

Patients with hepatitis C are treated with different machines

We do not accept HIV positive patients. Constant medical supervision 24 hours a day

Direct booking at the clinic. Special rates for groups. For further information contact:

Address: Asklipios General Clinic, 11, Chariklias Daskalaki Str, PC74100, Rethymno, Crete.

Tel: 283 102 4524-6

Fax: 283 105 2821

Email: Click here

Website: www.asklipios-crete.gr

Loutraki

Specimed Dialysis Centre, Loutraki, Old Bridge 20300

Located in Loutraki 4km from city centre. Panoramic views of the Corinth gulf.

Fresenius machines Will accept Hep B and Hep C patients using separate machines.

Contact: Maria Mardiki Reservations Officer

Telephone: +0030 2744 069520

Fax: +0030 2744 069423

E-mail: info@specimed.gr

Website: www.specimed.gr

Rhodes

Rhodes General Hospital

This haemodialysis unit will accept the EHIC card. English speaking.

Address: Rhodes General Hospital, Rhodes Town, Rhodes 85100.

Tel: 00 30 241 22 222

Fax: 00 30 241 23 320

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Nephrology Clinic

This unit is situated only 10 minutes from the airport and half an hour from the historic centre of Thessaloniki and one hour from Chalkidiki. This is a new, modern unit.

For further details contact:

Tel: +30 23920 20400/20545

Fax: +30 23920 20585

E-mail: info@nefrologiki.gr

Website: www.nefrologiki.gr

Guernsey

Guernsey Dialysis Centre

Guernsey is NOT a member of the European Economic Community and dialysis sessions must be paid for.

For further details:

Address: The Holiday Co-ordinator, Guernsey Dialysis Unit, Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St Martin’s, Guernsey. Channel Islands. GY4 6UU

Tel: +44(0) 1481 725241

Email: Click here

Website: www.guernseydialysis.org.gg

Holiday Dialysis International

Dialysis clinics in Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Turkey.

Holiday Dialysis International with its partner, Fresenius Medical Care AG, has the objective to send holiday patients to selected facilities with the guarantee of Fresenius Medical Care's high quality technology and products.

All clinics offer the following:-

• Personalised dialysis
• Single use dialysis
• Polysulfone filters
• HD bicarbonate
• HDF in most clinics
• Single needle
• Controlled UF
• Use of highest quality materials from Fresenius Medical Care AG.

For further information please contact Carmen D’Alessio or Chiara Frattini:

Tel: 00 39 0373 275405

Fax: 00 39 0373 277119

Email: Click here or here

Website: www.hditravel.com

Italy – Arco, Lake Garda

Centro Emodialisi Garda

Arco lies at a short distance from the northern borders of Lake Garda. It is an historical and cultural centre of great interest, offering above all a renowned tradition of hospitality and tourism. The small town of Arco and its surroundings compete with other holiday resorts not only for the natural privileges of the mildness of its climate and the luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation, but also for its unique clear atmosphere which originated its success as a famous natural clinic. Arco is an ecological niche, a romantic refuge and a microcosm of history and culture. Parks and gardens with elegant Liberty-style villas, beautiful Renaissance Palaces and a rich tasty cuisine with light and deliciously robust wines, all contributes to make Arco the cradle of relaxation, sport and enjoyment.

In the winter you can reach the ski resorts in about an hour. If you wish, the Centro can also help you to find an accommodation.

• Equipment: 20 Fresenius 4008
• Patients: HBs-Ag negative only
• Constant presence of the doctor
• Medical assistance from English, German, French and Italian speaking staff
• Breakfast and drinks free
• Open all year long
• 24 hours call service
• Dialysis without costs on presentation of personal European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

For further information, please contact:

Tel: 0039 0464 531153

Fax: 0039 0464 531414

Address: Via S. Caterina n. 94/D - I 38062 Arco / Lake Garda

E-mail: gardadialysis@iol.it

Website: www.gardadialysis.it

Italy – Le Marche

Le Marche is the third region that makes up central Italy. The region lies on the eastern side of central Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the high Apennine mountains and much of it remains unspoilt by the ravages of mass tourism.

The project ‘Holiday Dialysis in Italy’ can offer holiday dialysis in the towns of Civitanova Marche and Recanti. For further information contact:

Website: www.hdial.org

Email: Click here or here

For more information on the area visit www.le-marche.com

Italy - Ravenna

Dialysis Centre of Domus Nova

This unit was opened in 2002 and will accept the EHIC card. Nursing assistance is provided by specialist trained personnel. Air conditioning, television, beverages and snacks provided.

Further information

Tel: +39 0544 508357

Fax: +39 0544 508313

E-mail: domusnova@domusnova.it.

Website: www.domusnova.it.

Malta

Sliema

St. James Capua Hospital

The Centre is located in Sliema, which is one of the best known coastal towns in Malta. It can be reached by all modes of transport as it is on a major bus route, taxis or if you stay in the locality a short stroll via the promenade will get you there in no time.

The Centre is equipped with the Fresenius 4008S haemodialysis machine, which is capable of performing all renal haemodialysis replacement therapies.

For further information contact:

Tel: +35 621 692055

Email: info@stjameshospital.com

Website: www.stjameshospital.com/site/sliema.

Romania

Rename Farma Dialysis

Felix Spa Dialysis. Established in the city of Oradea in the north-western county of Bihor. This is a hilly area

Herculane Spa Dialysis. Established in the city of Drobeta in the south western county of Mehedinti situated in the valley of the Cerna River. Thermal and mineral waters.

For further information contact:

Tel: +4 0251 41 3337

Fax: +4 0251 41 7530

Email: rename@rdscv.ro

Spain

Benidorm

The Clinica La Nucia

This centre is a dialysis centre as well as a resort. It is situated in “Florida of Europe” – that is what they call the region of the Costa Blanca in the south of Spain. Because of the near airport in Alicante it is very comfortable to reach the Clinica La Nucia. And the near motorway allows a variety of activities. Just make a short virtual tour through our clinic – we invite you and look forward to your visit.

For further information please contact Dr. I Rosenbergh-Wittels

Address: The Clinica La Nucia Partida Buenavista 9 Ctra, Benidorm - La Nucia 03530 La Nucia/Alicante, Spain

Tel: (0034-96) 687 30 49 (Practice)

Tel: (0034 -96) 687 32 94 (Private)

Email: cl.lanucia@ctv.es

Website: www.clinica-la-nucia.com.

Marbella

USP Hospital de Marbella

This unit has spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and fishing harbour of Marbella

Their treatment room is equipped with state of the art technology:

• Easy access for handicapped patients
• Separate dressing rooms, with individual lockers
• Haemodialysis Fresenius 4008-S Monitors
• Waiting room
• Nurse control area
• Medical consultation area
• 15 haemodialysis bays

For further details contact:

Address: USP Hospital de Marbella Avda, Severa, Ochoa, 22 29603 Marbella, Spain

Tel: (+34) 952 77 42 00

Email: info@usphospitales.com

Website: www.uspmarbella.com.

Benalmadena (Malaga)

Xanit International Hospital

Located in the heart of the Costa del Sol 10 minutes from Malaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.

Hospital Xanit is the best equipped dialysis unit for treatment of acute and chronic renal failure. The dialysis unit has 12 stations, 2 stations in intensive care, 1 station for the treatment of hepatitis C(+) and 1 station for emergencies. All with TV.

For further information contact: Mrs. Andrea Hesseling

Address: Xanit International Hospital, Avda de los Argonautas, S/N 29630 Benalmadena, Malaga, Spain

Tel: 0034 687 445

Fax: 0034 952 367 194

Email: andrea@xanit.net

Switzerland

Hirslanden, Switzerland’s biggest group of private hospitals runs several modern dialysis centres in 5 locations; Aarau – Berne – Lausanne – Luzern – Zurich.

Dialysis patients do not have to forgo travel or holidays and are welcome in any of our dialysis facilities.

Detailed information is available at www.mhldialysis.com

Email: hirslanden@mhldialysis.com

Turkey

Antalya

Antalya Holiday Dialysis Centre

This is a private unit and a charge will be made for dialysis sessions.

Our clinic offers the following personalised dialysis

• Single use dialysis
• Fresenius Polysulfone filters
• HD bicarbonate
• HF – HDF – On-Line Plus
• Fresenius High Flux – Low Flux Fx Series Standart
• Controlled UF
• Used of the highest quality materials from Fresenius Medical Care AG
• Highest Attention to quality dialysis procedures from our main partner clinic owned by Fresenius Medical Care
• 26 FMC Machines 4008 S
• The nearest Hospital is Vakıf Hospital at 10 minutes
• Spoken Languages: English – German – French – Russian
• 10 km from Airport

For further details contact:

Address: Antalya Holiday Dialysis Centre Bayindirlik Caddesi Lar Kent Sitesi 4 07003, Antalya, Turkey

Tel: 00 90 242 349 2004

Fax: 00 90 242 349 2005

Email: info@antalyaholidaydialysis.com

Website: www.uspmarbella.com.

Fethiye

Fethiye Private Dialysis Centre

Hotel and private dialysis sessions at very reasonable rates.

Clean, spacious and modern hall for dialysis. Individual satellite TV. Wireless internet access.

For further details contact: Dr. Mithat Kahraman

Tel: 0090 252 613 1283

Fax: 0090 252 613 1231

E-mail: mithatkahraman@hotmail.com

Marmaris

The Ahu Hetman Dialysis Centre in Marmaris is owned by the Ahu Hetman Hospital which is just 50 metres away from the centre. Any accommodation reservations or transportation within Marmaris for patients can be arranged by the hospital. There are ten 4008 Fresenius machines including a machine reserved for HCV and HBV patients.

The clinic offers:

• Single use dialysis
• Polysulfone filters
• HD Bicarbonate
• HDF
• Single Needle
• Controlled UF
• Acceptance of Hepatitis patients
• Use of high quality materials from Fresenius medical care

For further information contact:

Address: Ahu Hetman Dialysis Centre, 167. Sok. No:3 48700 Marmaris / TURKEY

Tel: +90 252 417 77 77

Fax: +90 252 417 00 40

Email: Click here

Website: www.ahuhetmandiyaliz.com

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