Fondazione Poliambulanza Hospital

Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero is one of northern Italy's most important private hospitals, with a history dating back to 1903 in Brescia, Lombardy. With 600 beds and a staff of over 2,500, the hospital serves as a major healthcare reference point for the Brescia province and the broader Lombardy region, combining a century of medical tradition with modern healthcare innovation. The hospital holds both JCI and ISO 9001 accreditations, reflecting its commitment to international quality standards and patient safety. As a non-profit foundation, Poliambulanza reinvests its resources into medical technology, facility improvements, and clinical research, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. The cardiac surgery department is one of the hospital's centers of excellence, performing coronary bypass surgery, valve replacement and repair, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and complex aortic surgery. The orthopedic surgery program specializes in hip and knee replacement with computer-navigated techniques, spine surgery, and sports medicine. The oncology department provides comprehensive cancer care with multidisciplinary tumor boards, chemotherapy, and surgical oncology. The neurology department offers stroke care, epilepsy management, and neurodegenerative disease treatment. Gastroenterology services include advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease management, and hepatology. The urology department covers minimally invasive prostate surgery, kidney stone treatment, and urological oncology. Pediatrics services include neonatology and pediatric surgery. International patients benefit from Brescia's proximity to Milan and Verona, the hospital's multilingual staff, and dedicated coordination services for travel, accommodation, and medical documentation.