Istituto Clinico Humanitas Gavazzeni

Istituto Clinico Humanitas Gavazzeni is a modern, JCI-accredited hospital located in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Established in its current configuration in 2017 as part of the Humanitas Group, one of Italy's most prestigious private healthcare networks, the hospital combines decades of local healthcare tradition with the clinical excellence and research capabilities of the Humanitas brand. With 400 beds and a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, Humanitas Gavazzeni serves patients from the Bergamo province and beyond. The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, confirming adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. As part of the Humanitas Group, the hospital benefits from shared clinical protocols, research programs, and quality management systems. Cardiac Sciences at Humanitas Gavazzeni provide comprehensive cardiovascular care including diagnostic cardiology, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography and stenting, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department serves as a major cardiac referral center for the Bergamo area. Orthopedics is one of the hospital's strongest departments, performing total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand surgery, and trauma management. The department utilizes minimally invasive techniques and provides comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation. Oncology services provide multidisciplinary cancer care including medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, surgical oncology, and coordination with radiation therapy services. The cancer care team follows Humanitas Group treatment protocols and AIOM guidelines. Neurosciences encompass neurology and neurosurgery with capabilities including brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular disease management, spinal surgery, and comprehensive stroke care. Gastroenterology provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, hepatology, and management of gastrointestinal conditions. Bariatric Surgery includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures with multidisciplinary support. Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci system enables minimally invasive procedures across urology, gynecology, and general surgery. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, and refractive surgery. Fertility services offer reproductive medicine evaluation, fertility testing, and assisted reproduction technologies. Spine Surgery covers microsurgical disc surgery, spinal fusion, and minimally invasive spine procedures. Bergamo's location near Milan Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo Airport), which serves as a major European low-cost carrier hub, makes Humanitas Gavazzeni particularly accessible for international patients traveling from across Europe. The city of Bergamo itself is a beautiful historic destination, with the UNESCO-listed upper town (Citta Alta) providing a charming setting for recovery. International patients benefit from the hospital's patient services, with English and other language support available. Treatment costs are competitive within the Italian healthcare market, typically 30-50% lower than equivalent care in Switzerland or Germany. Humanitas Gavazzeni is located in Bergamo, approximately 5 minutes from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and 50 minutes from Milan.