Police in Greece detained two doctors following the death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, who visited a private clinic in Kolonaki for a plasmapheresis procedure shortly before suffering a cardiac arrest, according to reports from Anadolu Agency and Kathimerini. The medics face felony charges under an article concerning exposure to mortal danger, according to law enforcement officials cited by Anadolu Agency.
Investigation Discrepancies and Seizures
Athens Security Police inspected the medical practice on Karneadou Street, leaving with four large bags marked evidence. Investigators seized pharmaceutical preparations, electronic devices, digital material, and computer files after identifying discrepancies. Law enforcement officials stated that Mazonakis arrived at the clinic at least three hours earlier than the medics initially reported. Furthermore, police established that the plasmapheresis machine had been operating for more than 30 minutes, indicating that the procedure had begun. This discovery stands in stark contrast to the account provided by the doctors, who claimed that the vocalist passed out while they were trying to place a second IV line prior to the start of plasmapheresis.
Clinic Permits and Association Inspections
The Athens Medical Association (ISA) conducted an immediate inspection of the premises, revealing that the facility lacked authorization for the procedure. According to information provided by the ISA to Kathimerini, the clinic was permitted to operate as a primary healthcare facility in internal medicine. The staff included an internal medicine physician and a female doctor registered as a doctor without a specialty, as reported by the ISA. Association representatives noted that therapeutic plasmapheresis is not performed at an ordinary primary healthcare facility, but is carried out at Laiko, Kratiko and Attikon hospitals, as well as at day hospitals. ISA President Giorgos Patoulis stated that patient safety remained an absolute priority, adding that the association imposes administrative penalties and notifies relevant authorities when breaches are identified. Authorities discovered two plasmapheresis machines on site that did not appear during previous inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025.
FAQ
- When are the detained doctors scheduled to appear? The medics are due to appear before a prosecutor on Friday, coinciding with a scheduled autopsy that is expected to help establish the circumstances of the singer’s death.
- Where is therapeutic plasmapheresis legally performed in Greece? According to the Athens Medical Association, such procedures are carried out at Laiko, Kratiko and Attikon hospitals, as well as at day hospitals.
- What specific charges do the medics face? The doctors face charges under an article concerning exposure to mortal danger, which the source describes as a felony.
Did You Know?
The Athens Medical Association explains that beyond the evaluations mandated for granting operating permits to medical offices, it also conducts unannounced visits and random checks to verify adherence to legal mandates and relevant safety protocols.
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