One Interface to Rule Them All: Greece’s NHS Enters the Digital Age
On October 1st, 2025, a long-awaited change became reality: Greek citizens can now book appointments with public hospital doctors — across all specialties — in seconds, using a unified national platform.
- findmydoctor.gov.gr
- The official myHealth App
- The free hotline: 1566
The chaos of different systems, unavailable times, and hospital-dependent call lines is officially over.
Over 10 Million Appointments – Free, Transparent, Real-Time
“We’ve added over 7 million new appointments to the 3 million that were previously available. We’ve more than tripled the system’s capacity,” announced Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.
This reform is not about “modernizing” — it’s about putting public healthcare in the hands of the public.
Today, citizens can:
- View real-time availability
- Choose their region and specialty
- Book instantly and free of charge
- Skip the middlemen, calls, and… informal payments
The End of the Queue: A Citizen-Centered Public Service
What used to be a process of frustration — endless phone calls, vague answers, or waiting “until someone cancels” — is now a user-first digital experience.
Even in its first hours of launch, citizens successfully booked appointments, such as dermatologists at “G. Papanikolaou” Hospital in Thessaloniki for October 1st — no delays, no surprises.
And starting this Friday, patients will be able to choose the specific hospital they prefer — not just regionally.
Adonis Georgiadis Delivers a Reform Others Only Promised
“This is a small revolution. One of my deepest visions for healthcare is now a reality,” said Adonis Georgiadis.
Throughout his political career, Georgiadis has spoken of the need to reform the Greek NHS (ESY). Now, he delivers — not through theory or reports, but through a functional, nationwide service that millions will use.
This is a hallmark example of results-driven governance, where a minister takes responsibility, delivers, and leaves no one behind.
“All NHS doctors are now at your disposal — for free, fast, and easily.”
A New Era for Patients – No Gatekeepers, No “Fakelaki”
How it works:
- Visit findmydoctor.gov.gr or the myHealth app
- Choose “New Appointment” → “Doctor” → “Public Facility”
- Select specialty, region, and soon: your hospital
- Confirm the date and time
What you get:
Free service
Transparent access
No “insiders” needed
No envelope under the table
This reform is a bold move that proves one thing: when there is political will, even Greece’s most outdated systems can change. Minister Georgiadis has done what others announced for years, but never implemented.
He didn’t just launch a digital tool — he reset the relationship between citizen and public healthcare.
“The State exists to serve. Not to confuse. Not to frustrate. We made that a reality.”
— Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health
Source: pagenews.gr