General University Hospital Prague

General University Hospital Prague (Vseobecna fakultni nemocnice v Praze) is one of the oldest and most prestigious teaching hospitals in Europe, with roots dating back to 1790. Located in the heart of Prague near the historic Old Town, the hospital serves as the primary teaching hospital for Charles University's First Faculty of Medicine, the oldest medical faculty in Central Europe founded in 1348. With 1,700 beds and over 5,500 employees, the hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Czech Republic. The hospital holds SAK (Spojena akreditacni komise) national accreditation, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. Multiple departments also hold specialized certifications from European medical societies and professional organizations. The Cardiac Sciences department provides comprehensive cardiovascular care including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, interventional cardiology with complex coronary interventions and structural heart procedures, electrophysiology with catheter ablation and device implantation, and heart failure management. The department operates as a high-volume cardiac center performing over 2,500 interventional procedures annually. Oncology at General University Hospital Prague is internationally recognized, with comprehensive cancer care spanning surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and palliative care. The hospital participates in numerous European clinical trials and offers access to innovative cancer treatments including immunotherapy, targeted molecular therapy, and CAR-T cell therapy. Multidisciplinary tumor boards ensure individualized treatment planning for every cancer patient. The Organ Transplant program includes kidney, liver, and bone marrow transplantation. The hospital's transplant center has decades of experience and maintains excellent long-term outcomes. The nephrology department provides comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant follow-up, and dialysis services. Neurosciences encompass an extensive neurology department, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. Specializations include brain tumor surgery with intraoperative neuromonitoring, cerebrovascular disease treatment, epilepsy surgery, movement disorder surgery including deep brain stimulation, and comprehensive stroke care with 24/7 thrombectomy capability. The department is a European reference center for rare neurological diseases. Orthopedics provides total hip and knee replacement, revision joint surgery, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, and treatment of complex fractures and polytrauma. The department utilizes computer-navigated and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for optimal outcomes. Gastroenterology and Hepatology services include advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, endoscopic submucosal dissection), management of inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease evaluation and management, and gastrointestinal cancer screening programs. The Fertility center offers complete reproductive medicine services including IVF, ICSI, egg and sperm donation, embryo freezing, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and treatment of male infertility. The center's success rates rank among the highest in the Czech Republic. Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, glaucoma treatment, vitreoretinal surgery, corneal transplantation, and refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK). The department is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment. Dermatology services span medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, phototherapy, and cosmetic dermatology. The department is a national reference center for rare skin diseases and melanoma treatment. Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci system is available for urological procedures (prostatectomy, nephrectomy), gynecological surgery, and general surgery, providing patients with minimally invasive options featuring shorter recovery times and reduced complications. International patient services include English, German, and Russian-speaking coordinators who assist with appointment scheduling, medical records translation, visa support, accommodation arrangements, and airport transfers. The hospital's central Prague location offers easy access to hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Treatment costs are typically 40-65% lower than equivalent care in Germany, Austria, or the United Kingdom. The hospital is centrally located in Prague, approximately 30 minutes from Vaclav Havel Prague International Airport by car or public transport.