Athens doctors detained following death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis FAST-MOVING

Giorgos Mazonakis plasmapheresis death medical malpractice Athens doctors detention EKAB response

Greek authorities have ordered the pretrial detention of doctors Ioanna Gaka and Ilias Theodoropoulos following the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis during a plasmapheresis procedure at their private clinic in Kolonaki. The doctors face charges of manslaughter with potential intent.

Investigations revealed that the clinic, registered as a pathology office, was operating two plasmapheresis machines without proper authorization. Technical reports from the medical device indicated warnings of increased pressure and thrombosis shortly before the patient suffered cardiac arrest. Authorities are also investigating allegations that the doctors attempted to conceal evidence and failed to call emergency services (EKAB) in a timely manner.

The Medical Association of Athens has denied authorizing the installation of such equipment and is under investigation. Meanwhile, EKAB has refuted claims of negligence, stating that responders arrived within five minutes and that the use of a transport chair instead of a stretcher was due to the building's architectural constraints. The doctors intend to appeal their detention.

Entities

Aristidis Koreas · Athens · Athens Police Department · EKAB · EKAV · Elias Theodoropoulos · Giorgos Mazonakis · Ilias Theodoropoulos · Ioanna Gaka · Medical Association of Athens

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[● 3 SOURCES] Pappa shared her experience following the death of artist Giorgos Mazonakis at the same clinic. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Christina Pappa described the clinic in Kolonaki as a 'very dark' environment. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The medical incident involving Pappa occurred approximately 15 years ago. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Pappa stated that staff at the clinic used a defibrillator to revive her during a medical episode. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Pappa visited the clinic twice to treat an eye issue caused by daily makeup use. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 13 SOURCES] An investigating magistrate and prosecutor ordered the pretrial detention of the two doctors. epirusonline.gr · www.in.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · gr.euronews.com · patrapress.gr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The doctors claim the responsibility lies with the EKAB emergency service. www.in.gr · gr.euronews.com · epirusonline.gr · cretaone.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The medical device recorded a warning for increased pressure and thrombosis at 14:25. epirusonline.gr · patrapress.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] Dr. Elias Theodoropoulos threatened a hunger strike following the detention order. www.in.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.hello.cy
[● 12 SOURCES] The two doctors face charges of manslaughter with potential intent. epirusonline.gr · www.in.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · gr.euronews.com · patrapress.gr · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The plasmapheresis machine had been advertised at medical conferences since 2023. www.lykavitos.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · www.alfavita.gr · www.espressonews.gr
[● 12 SOURCES] The prosecutor ordered an urgent preliminary investigation into the Medical Association of Athens. www.lykavitos.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · www.alfavita.gr · www.dimokratia.gr · www.ekirikas.com · +1 more