Unique in Cyprus
A few years ago, I was very comforted to find such an extraordinary piece of diagnostic equipment at the Ikesios MRI Centre in the Paralimni area. This Siemens Magnetom Espree 1.5 T MRI Machine is the very best in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and hence trusted all over the world, and in fact, is the only one in Cyprus.
Open Bore
It’s also the first Open Bore MRI in the Paralimni area, boasting the biggest capacity in Cyprus, with a scan length of only 125cm and an internal diameter of 70 cm, allowing about 60% ‘Head Out’ examinations, and accommodating a person up to 200 kg in weight, which eliminates any claustrophobic feeling.
Diagnostic
I caught up with owner Lefteris to find out more; he explained, “MRI allows us to conduct a diagnostic medical examination, performed using magnetic resonance imaging. This type of examination is generally used to determine the extent of, in my case, cancer spread, if any, but is often used to determine the extent of many health issues, including injury, and it allows the doctors to recommend the following steps and surgery, if required”.
Dizzy Spells
To explain; a few years ago following some concerns over my health, I had a CT Scan and I was more than disappointed to learn that I had cancer in my left kidney, much as it was a bit of a shock, I realised from my first meeting with Dr. Koumis at The Polyclinic Lito, that I’d probably have to remove my left kidney.
Tests
I was however eternally grateful that the irrefutable health service in Cyuprus wouldn’t leave a stone unturned, so I was recommended from one doctor to another to run further tests to be sure that cancer had not spread anywhere else … Several blood tests, urine tests, measurements, trips to Appolonion Private Hospital in Nicosia for a biopsy and finally my MRI Tests at Ikesios in Paralimni, I had my kidney removed by the eminent Dr. Prodromos Phillipou on 21st December 2022. There followed even more tests, something I’m getting used to, I suppose.
After Care
Following the removal of the kidney, on the recommendation of my doctor, I spent an afternoon in the reassuring company of the wonderful and extremely efficient Lydia and George, at the MRI Centre in Paralimni, on the MRI Machine again. This time, the task in hand was three separate scans, one on my brain, one on my chest, and one on my stomach, to be absolutely certain there was no spread of cancer. This took a little over 4 hours, and all I can say is I was so relieved to be on this MRI machine, not one or two others I’ve experienced in Cyprus.
Contrast
In my case, they also had to administer a ‘contrast’, a purple colouring into the blood system, which, btw, is the best money can buy, and was administered by fully trained nursing staff with specialised knowledge. The results, fortunately, were ‘all clear’ and they are provided on a CD accompanied by a printed and handwritten report to show your doctor, and he then confirms and explains the results, and the appropriate action required.
Warm Welcome
Always greeted with a friendly smile by Orthodoxia and Andriana in reception, the centre has four fully qualified Radiologists using one or more of 12 Coils for various parts of the body, often using 4, and sometimes all 12 … The 12 are specific for each test, namely: Brain, Neck, Full Spinal, Breast, Abdomen, Pelvis, Hips, Knee, Ankle & Foot, Hands & Wrist, Elbow, Tibula, Fibula, and for many footballers, the Thigh Coil. They are, in fact, the first Diagnostic centre to be able to offer a Full Body Fusion MRI.
GESY
Naturally, you can visit the centre privately. Still, I recommend you ask your personal doctor to refer you, as they are also contracted to GESY, Cyprus’ National Health Service. They also regularly accept patients referred by Health Insurance companies, from Cyprus and internationally.
New Ultrasound
On my most recent visit, Lefteris mentioned, “We have just added the latest model of Siemens Healthineers Ultrasound machine to our list of services, and have a specialist on site to conduct Ultrasound check-ups for our clients”. He continued, “The ACUSON Juniper is positioned as a high-performance shared-service ultrasound system designed to cover a wide range of clinical applications, including radiology, cardiology, OB/GYN, abdominal, vascular, without compromising on image quality or ease of use, and much more”.
No.1 in its Class
In short, the ACUSON Juniper is a well-rounded, high-performance ultrasound system from Siemens Healthineers that offers impressive imaging capability, broad clinical flexibility, a compact footprint, and strong workflow and ergonomic enhancements, making the Juniper a compelling option and the world’s best in its class!
Knowledge
I asked Lefteries to tell me more, he said, “The team are in regular cooperation with many top distinguished diagnostic centres all over Europe, consistently exchanging information and results to help better our service, and we have regular visits from patients from Israel, the UK, and in fact, all of Europe, not to mention many tourists whilst on their holidays”
Community
Owner of the Centre ‘Leteries’ and the crew take an active part in social events and promote volunteerism, regularly supporting sports, sponsoring football clubs, and events in the Ammochostos region.
Open All Year
Monday to Friday
8 am ’til 8 pm
Saturday
8 am ’til 4 pm
Directions
You’ll find Ikesios MRI at 121, 1st April Avenue, Paralimni, 5280 … It’s just 50 metres from the traffic lights by the Bank of Cyprus on the sunny side of the road, just before The Loop Cafe … Click on the Google Map Icon below …
GPS: 35.035229, 33.978458
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