Humanitas Research Hospital

Humanitas Research Hospital is one of Italy's most prestigious and technologically advanced healthcare institutions, located in Rozzano on the outskirts of Milan. Founded in 1996, the hospital has rapidly established itself as a center of clinical excellence, biomedical research, and medical education. With 750 beds, 50 operating rooms, and over 4,500 employees, Humanitas treats approximately 50,000 inpatients and over 1,000,000 outpatients annually. The hospital is also home to Humanitas University, training the next generation of physicians and researchers. Humanitas holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, confirming its adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. The hospital has been consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Italy and Europe by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and other international rankings. Oncology is one of Humanitas's flagship programs, with the Humanitas Cancer Center providing comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology with precision medicine, immunotherapy (Humanitas is a leader in immunotherapy research through its affiliated IRCCS research institute), targeted molecular therapy, radiation oncology with linear accelerators featuring IMRT, IGRT, and stereotactic capabilities, surgical oncology using robotic-assisted techniques, and participation in over 300 clinical trials annually. The center's research in tumor immunology and the innate immune system, led by world-renowned immunologist Professor Alberto Mantovani, has contributed to breakthrough cancer treatments. Cardiac Sciences at the Humanitas Heart Center provide comprehensive cardiovascular care including coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, transcatheter valve procedures, complex interventional cardiology, electrophysiology with ablation and device implantation, cardiac imaging with advanced echocardiography and cardiac MRI, and cardiac rehabilitation. The center is one of Italy's busiest cardiac surgery units. Orthopedics at Humanitas is internationally recognized, with the department performing total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder) using computer-navigated and robotic-assisted techniques, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand surgery, and complex trauma management. The department treats athletes from Italian and European professional sports leagues. Neurosciences encompass neurology and neurosurgery with capabilities including brain tumor surgery with intraoperative neuromonitoring, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy management, movement disorder treatment, and comprehensive stroke care. Robotic Surgery at Humanitas is extensively utilized, with the hospital operating multiple Da Vinci robotic systems across urology, general surgery, gynecology, and thoracic surgery. Humanitas is one of the highest-volume robotic surgery centers in Italy. Gastroenterology and Hepatology provide advanced endoscopic procedures, liver disease management, inflammatory bowel disease treatment, and gastrointestinal oncology. Fertility services offer IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic testing, and comprehensive reproductive medicine. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, corneal transplantation, and refractive surgery. Spine Surgery covers microsurgical disc surgery, spinal fusion, deformity correction, minimally invasive techniques, and treatment of spinal tumors. Bariatric Surgery includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures with comprehensive metabolic surgery programs. International patients benefit from Humanitas's dedicated International Patient Department, which provides services in English, Arabic, Russian, French, and German, including personalized treatment planning, visa assistance, airport transfers from Milan's airports (Malpensa and Linate), accommodation arrangements, interpreter services, and post-discharge follow-up. Italy offers excellent medical care at costs typically 30-50% lower than Switzerland, Germany, or the United States. Humanitas Research Hospital is located in Rozzano, approximately 30 minutes from Milan Linate Airport and 50 minutes from Milan Malpensa International Airport.