Nephrologist reveals prior case linked to plasma exchange center under investigation

Nephrologist Christos Iatrou has provided new testimony regarding a controversial clinic in Kolonaki, Greece, currently under scrutiny following the death of Giorgos Mazonakis. Dr. Iatrou revealed that approximately one year ago, he was requested by the director of a pathology clinic at the Hygeia hospital to examine a 35-year-old female patient from Cyprus. The patient had reportedly undergone multiple sessions of plasma exchange at the same Kolonaki facility. According to the doctor, the patient’s father indicated that they had paid tens of thousands of euros for these procedures.

Dr. Iatrou clarified the nature of plasma exchange, explaining that while it is a legitimate, decades-old medical method used for blood component separation and therapeutic purposes, its application for anti-aging and longevity remains scientifically unproven. The expert noted that therapeutic plasma exchange involves replacing a patient's plasma via machine or centrifuge, a process that carries significant risks when performed outside of recognized clinical standards. The testimony adds critical context to the ongoing investigations concerning medical practices at the Kolonaki facility.