Psychiatrist for Visitors to Greece
If you are visiting Greece and need to see a psychiatrist, Dr Georgios Mylonas sees adults in English, in person in Trikala or online by video. Where medication is appropriate, a Greek electronic prescription can be issued even if you do not have a Greek AMKA number.
Running out of medication, losing it, or feeling anxious or low while away from home can turn a trip into a source of stress. This page explains what is possible when you are in Greece without a Greek social security number, and what is not.
When visitors usually contact the practice
you have run out of, or lost, a medicine you take regularly;
anxiety, panic attacks or low mood have started or returned during your stay;
you are staying for several months and need psychiatric follow-up in English;
you need a short written report for your own doctor when you return home.
Prescriptions without an AMKA: how it works
Since 2024, doctors in Greece, including private doctors, can issue electronic prescriptions to visitors who have no AMKA, using a passport or, for EU citizens, a national identity card.
We meet in person or online and I assess what you need.
I check your passport or EU identity card. The details on the prescription must match this document exactly.
The prescription is issued in the national e-prescription system with your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.
You receive it by email, or printed.
At any Greek pharmacy you show the same document. If the details do not match, the pharmacist cannot dispense it and a new prescription has to be issued.
If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), it covers care in the Greek public health system. A private appointment, such as at this practice, is paid privately.
What to bring
your passport, or national identity card if you are an EU citizen;
the packaging of your medicine, or a clear photo of the label;
your most recent prescription or a letter from your doctor, if you have one;
a list of any other medicines you take.
During a short stay I do not change a treatment that is working for you. The aim is to keep you covered safely until you are back with your own doctor, and to send you home with clear information for them.
What is not always possible
Some medicines, including those classed as controlled in Greece, follow stricter rules and cannot always be prescribed after a single visit.
A medicine you take at home may be sold in Greece under a different name, in a different strength, or not at all. We find the closest safe option.
A Greek e-prescription is meant for Greek pharmacies. For continuing treatment at home, you will need your own doctor; I can give you a short report for them.
I tell you at the appointment, honestly, what can and cannot be done in your case.
Where, how much, and in which language
In person: 1-3 Annis Komninis, 3rd floor, Trikala, about 20 km from Kalambaka and the Meteora monasteries. See Psychiatrist in Trikala.
Online: by video, wherever you are staying in Greece. See Online Therapy.
Language: English or Greek.
Cost: 130 € per session. The first appointment lasts 45 minutes, follow-up sessions 30 minutes. Medicines are paid separately at the pharmacy. You receive a receipt; check with your travel insurer whether they reimburse it.
In an emergency
This practice works by appointment and is not an emergency service. If you or someone with you is in immediate danger, call 112, the European emergency number, which answers in English, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Greek AMKA number to get a prescription?
No. Visitors without an AMKA can receive a Greek e-prescription using a passport or, for EU citizens, a national identity card.
Can I have the appointment online from my hotel?
Yes, as long as you are in Greece and have a private, quiet place to talk. The prescription is sent to your email.
Can you send a prescription to my home country?
A Greek e-prescription is dispensed in Greek pharmacies. For treatment after you return, I can give you a written report for your own doctor.
Related pages
Book an appointment in person in Trikala or online, in English or Greek. Each session costs 130 €; the first appointment lasts 45 minutes and follow-up sessions 30 minutes. Phone: +30 24310 32281.
Sources
Greek National Registry of Administrative Procedures (Mitos): Use of the e-prescription system for third-country and EU citizens. mitos.gov.gr
Ministerial Decision Δ3(α)/33959/28-6-2024 (Government Gazette B’ 3800).
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you experience persistent or severe symptoms, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
At a glance
- First appointment: 45 minutes, 130 €
- Follow-up sessions: 30 minutes, 130 €
- Language: English or Greek
- Where: in person in Trikala (wheelchair accessible) or online by video call
- Payment: cash, card or contactless at the practice; online appointments are paid electronically
- Hours (Greek time): Monday–Thursday 08:15–13:00 and 17:15–20:00, Friday 08:00–15:00
- E-prescription: yes, also without an AMKA, with just your passport and email
