Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital

Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital (Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu) is the largest pediatric hospital and research institute in Europe, located in Rome, Italy. Founded in 1869, the hospital has over 150 years of dedication to children's health and has established itself as a global leader in pediatric medicine. With 607 beds across multiple campuses (Gianicolo, Palidoro, Santa Marinella, and San Paolo), over 3,000 employees, and approximately 2,000 physicians and researchers, Bambino Gesu treats over 30,000 inpatients and 1,800,000 outpatients annually from Italy and around the world. The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and is designated as an IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), Italy's highest recognition for clinical research institutions. Bambino Gesu is affiliated with the Vatican's Pontifical Council and maintains partnerships with leading children's hospitals worldwide. Pediatrics is the hospital's exclusive focus, with all services designed specifically for children from birth through adolescence. The hospital's child-friendly environment includes specially designed wards, play areas, and school rooms to minimize the psychological impact of hospitalization on young patients. Pediatric Surgery at Bambino Gesu encompasses all surgical subspecialties for children, including general pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive and robotic-assisted pediatric surgery. The surgical teams have extensive experience with complex congenital anomalies and rare conditions. Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery is one of the hospital's flagship programs, with the Heart Center performing over 600 pediatric cardiac surgeries annually including repair of complex congenital heart defects, heart transplantation, and interventional cardiology procedures. The program treats the full spectrum of congenital heart diseases from premature neonates to adolescents. Pediatric Oncology and Hematology is a national and international reference center for childhood cancers, including leukemia, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilms' tumor, sarcomas, and lymphomas. The department provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation. Bambino Gesu has one of the largest pediatric bone marrow transplant programs in Europe, performing over 100 transplants annually. Neonatology provides comprehensive care for premature and critically ill newborns, with a Level III NICU, neonatal surgery, and transport services for sick newborns from across Italy. Pediatric Neurology covers epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuromuscular diseases, neurometabolic diseases, and neurogenetic conditions. The department is a European reference center for several rare neurological diseases of childhood. Pediatric Orthopedics addresses congenital musculoskeletal anomalies, scoliosis, limb deformities, sports injuries in young athletes, and traumatic injuries. Genetics and Rare Diseases is a major focus, with Bambino Gesu serving as a national reference center for rare diseases in children. The department provides genetic counseling, molecular diagnostics, and management of over 1,000 rare genetic conditions. Organ Transplantation in children includes kidney, liver, heart, lung, and bone marrow transplants, with the hospital being one of the most experienced pediatric transplant centers in Europe. Immunology services address primary immunodeficiency disorders, autoimmune diseases, and allergic conditions in children. International patients represent a significant proportion of Bambino Gesu's patient population, with families traveling from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for specialized pediatric care. The hospital's International Department provides multilingual services in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese, including treatment planning, visa assistance, accommodation arrangements for families, interpreter services, and coordination of all medical appointments. Pediatric care costs at Bambino Gesu are typically significantly lower than at comparable children's hospitals in the United States or Northern Europe. Bambino Gesu's main campus is located on the Gianicolo Hill in Rome, approximately 40 minutes from Fiumicino International Airport.