Crete Hospital Operates Without Radiologist and Anesthesiologist

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The General Hospital of Agios Nikolaos, in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete, is operating without a radiologist or anesthesiologist today, Sunday May 17. The facility is one of several public hospitals in Lasithi prefecture facing serious staffing shortages, raising concerns about the quality of emergency care available in the area. Tourists staying in or traveling through eastern Crete, including popular destinations such as Elounda, Spinalonga, and Sitia, should be aware that medical services in the region may be limited. For non-emergency needs, pharmacies can provide basic guidance. In case of a serious medical emergency, contacting the pan-European emergency number 112 is recommended, as they can direct you to the nearest facility with available specialists or arrange transfer to a better-equipped hospital such as the University Hospital in Heraklion.