FAQ

Frequently asked questions answered by our doctors

Question : What is ONE.HEALTH Clinics?

Answer : ONE.HEALTH Clinics is a multidisciplinary outpatient medical facility founded by internationally experienced physicians. It provides personalised, high-level care with a strong focus on respiratory and cardiopulmonary health, prevention, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation

Question : Are the services offered under the Cyprus General Healthcare System (GHS/GESY) ?

Answer: Yes. ONE.HEALTH Clinics is registered with the GHS and provides eligible services reimbursed by the system

Question : Where are your clinics located ?

Answer: We currently operate in Nicosia and collaborate with AIMIS Clinics in Limassol. Contact details and maps are available on our website.

Question : Do you offer diagnostic testing at the clinic?

Answer: Yes. We offer:

Full spirometry & body plethysmography
Respiratory muscle strength tests (PImax, PEmax, SNIP)
Arterial blood gas analysis
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
Overnight oximetry and sleep studies
Right heart catheterisation (by referral)

Question : What respiratory conditions do you diagnose and treat?

Answer: We manage the full spectrum of respiratory disorders, including:

Asthma & COPD
Pulmonary fibrosis & interstitial lung diseases
Pulmonary hypertension
Respiratory failure
Sleep-disordered breathing
Long COVID respiratory complications

Question : What is “Prehabilitation” and how does it help?

Answer: Prehabilitation is a personalised, structured programme to improve cardiopulmonary fitness before major surgery, reducing complications and enhancing recovery. It is especially valuable for patients with respiratory or cardiac conditions

Question : What is the Dyspnoea & Respiratory Failure Clinic?

Answer: It is a subspecialty clinic dedicated to the comprehensive evaluation of breathlessness. It combines lung function, gas exchange, cardiac assessment, and multidisciplinary input to identify causes and guide treatment.

Question : Do you treat sleep-related breathing disorders?

Answer: Yes. We diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), central sleep apnoea, complex sleep-related hypoventilation, and insomnia related to breathing disorders. We also initiate and monitor CPAP, BiPAP and adaptive ventilation therapies.

Question : Can I be referred for a second opinion?

Answer: Absolutely. We welcome referrals from GPs, specialists, and hospitals for second opinions, particularly in complex or unresolved respiratory cases.

Question : Do I need a referral?

Answer: For GHS-covered services, a referral from a GHS-affiliated doctor is usually required. For private consultations, no referral is necessary.

Question : How do I book an appointment?

Answer: You can call us directly or use our online appointment request form. Our team will contact you to confirm availability.

Question : Is there a waiting time?

Answer: We aim to offer appointments within 7 working days, with urgent referrals prioritised.