Gemelli University Hospital

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS is one of Italy's largest and most prestigious university hospitals, located in Rome. Founded in 1964 as the teaching hospital of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart's Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Gemelli has grown into a comprehensive healthcare campus with 1,558 beds, over 80 clinical departments, and approximately 7,000 employees. The hospital treats over 80,000 inpatients and more than 3,000,000 outpatients annually, making it one of the busiest hospitals in Italy. Gemelli 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 hospitals. The hospital has been consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Italy and Southern Europe. Cardiac Sciences at Gemelli provide comprehensive cardiovascular care through the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, interventional cardiology with complex coronary and structural heart procedures, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department is one of Italy's busiest cardiac centers and participates in major international cardiovascular research studies. Oncology at Gemelli's Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized, providing medical oncology with precision medicine, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation oncology with advanced linear accelerators and brachytherapy, surgical oncology across all tumor types, and coordination of bone marrow transplantation. The center participates in numerous international clinical trials and follows AIOM (Italian Association of Medical Oncology) and ESMO guidelines. The Organ Transplant program performs kidney, liver, and bone marrow transplants. Gemelli's transplant center has decades of experience and maintains outcomes comparable to the best Italian and European centers. Neurosciences encompass an extensive neurology department and neurosurgery service with advanced capabilities including brain tumor surgery with intraoperative imaging, cerebrovascular surgery, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and comprehensive stroke care. The department is a national reference center for several neurological conditions. Orthopedics provides total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand surgery, and trauma management. The department utilizes minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Gastroenterology and Hepatology provide advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS), hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease management, and gastrointestinal cancer screening and treatment. Fertility services offer comprehensive reproductive medicine including IVF, ICSI, fertility evaluation, and reproductive endocrinology. Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci system is available across multiple departments including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery. Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, and corneal transplantation. Pediatrics at Gemelli is one of Rome's leading pediatric services, with specialized care across all pediatric subspecialties including pediatric cardiology, pediatric oncology, neonatology, and pediatric surgery. International patients benefit from Gemelli's International Health Center, which provides multilingual services in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese. The center assists with treatment planning, appointment coordination, visa support, accommodation near the hospital, and post-discharge follow-up. Rome's accessibility via two international airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino) and its appeal as a cultural destination make Gemelli an attractive choice for medical tourists. Treatment costs in Italy are typically 30-50% lower than in Switzerland or the United States. Gemelli is located in Rome, approximately 35 minutes from Fiumicino International Airport.