Dedeağaç University Hospital treated 51,965 patients in 2025, ranking 19th nationwide
The University General Hospital of Dedeağaç (PGNA) recorded strong performance indicators in 2025, treating a total of 51,965 hospitalized patients, according to data released by the Greek Ministry of Health regarding hospital admissions and emergency department activity.
With a capacity of 513 beds, the hospital ranked 19th among 127 hospitals across Greece in total inpatient admissions, confirming its role as the largest and most active regional healthcare facility in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Within the region, Dedeağaç Hospital emerged as the leading institution under the jurisdiction of the 3rd and 4th Regional Health Authorities (YPE), surpassing other major hospitals in Macedonia and Thrace. The General Hospital of Kavala followed with 31,642 patients and ranked 27th nationwide.
At the top of the national ranking was the Papageorgiou General Hospital in Selanik, which treated 84,795 patients in 2025. It ranked third overall in Greece, behind university hospitals in Heraklion and Larissa. Notably, it outperformed larger hospitals in Athens and Selanik in terms of patient volume, despite a lower bed-to-capacity ratio compared to some institutions.
The data also highlighted strong performance by oncology-focused and major tertiary hospitals, including Theageneio Cancer Hospital, which treated 63,695 patients and ranked 10th nationwide, and Papanikolaou Hospital, which followed closely with 62,715 patients.
Ippokrateio Hospital recorded 56,702 patients, while AHEPA Hospital treated approximately 53,000 patients. Other Thessaloniki hospitals, such as Agios Dimitrios, Agios Pavlos, and Gennimatas, ranked lower in the national list.
Health sector analysts noted that while the rankings reflect operational efficiency in some hospitals, they also highlight ongoing structural challenges in the Greek healthcare system, particularly staffing shortages that limit the full utilization of available infrastructure in both regional and urban hospitals.
Outpatient and Emergency Care Activity
In terms of outpatient and emergency services, Dedeağaç Hospital ranked 23rd nationwide in total examined patients, reflecting its significant role in both scheduled and emergency care services in the region.
The Papageorgiou Hospital again led in Selanik and ranked third nationwide in outpatient care, with 298,004 patients examined, following hospitals in Yanya and Larissa. Ippokrateio Hospital ranked fourth with 275,551 patients.
Other regional hospitals, including Kavala and Alexandroupolis, remained among the higher-performing institutions in Northern Greece, while smaller hospitals such as those in Drama, Gümülcine, İskeçe, and Serres also featured in the national rankings.
Primary Healthcare Units
The Ministry of Health report also included data on primary healthcare structures. The Urban Health Center of Evosmos ranked first in Greece for emergency cases, treating 83,470 patients in 2025.
Other high-performing primary care units included centers in Diavata, Nea Moudania, Thermi, and Aridaia. In terms of scheduled outpatient care, the Thessaloniki Health Unit ranked 11th nationwide, followed by units in Pylea Axiou, Neapolis, Thermi, and Toumba.
Regarding prescription activity, regional units dominated the top positions, with the Health Unit of Veria ranking highest, followed by medical centers in Doxato, Agios Nikolaos Chalkidikis, Yassıköy, Bulustra, Skydra, Kumçiftliği, and Prosotsani.
