Iscare Clinical Centre

Iscare Clinical Centre is a highly specialized gastroenterology and digestive disease center located in Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 1998, Iscare has established itself as one of Central Europe's leading facilities for gastrointestinal diagnostics, advanced endoscopic procedures, and bariatric surgery. With 40 beds and a focused team of gastroenterologists, endoscopists, and bariatric surgeons, the center provides expert care for patients with complex digestive conditions. The center holds ISO accreditation, confirming its adherence to international standards of quality management, patient safety, and clinical excellence. Iscare follows European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guidelines and participates in international quality benchmarking programs. Gastroenterology is the core specialty at Iscare, with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for the full spectrum of digestive diseases. The center performs over 15,000 endoscopic procedures annually, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), capsule endoscopy, balloon enteroscopy, and advanced therapeutic procedures such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and stent placement. The center is a regional referral facility for complex endoscopic cases. Bariatric Surgery at Iscare includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric banding, and revisional bariatric surgery. The program follows International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) guidelines and provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care including pre-operative psychological evaluation, nutritional counseling, endocrine assessment, and long-term post-operative follow-up. Bariatric surgery costs at Iscare are typically 50-65% lower than in Western Europe or the United States. Hepatology services encompass liver disease evaluation and management, including viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C) treatment, fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH) management, autoimmune liver diseases, liver fibrosis assessment using FibroScan elastography, and cirrhosis management. The department coordinates with transplant centers for patients requiring liver transplantation evaluation. Endoscopy services at Iscare utilize the latest equipment from Olympus and Fujifilm, including high-definition imaging, narrow-band imaging (NBI), and chromoendoscopy for enhanced detection of precancerous lesions and early cancers. The center's endoscopy suite features multiple procedure rooms with advanced monitoring and sedation capabilities. Oncology support includes screening for gastrointestinal cancers (colorectal, esophageal, gastric, pancreatic), polypectomy for colorectal cancer prevention, and coordination of care for patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal malignancies. Colorectal Surgery services encompass minimally invasive surgical treatment of colorectal diseases including colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and anorectal conditions. The department utilizes laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery and improved outcomes. Nutrition services provide medical nutrition therapy for patients with digestive diseases, food intolerances, celiac disease, and malnutrition. Specialized dietary programs are available for bariatric surgery patients and patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Pain Management services address chronic abdominal pain, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and post-surgical pain using multimodal approaches including pharmacotherapy, interventional procedures, and psychological support. Fertility evaluation and Dermatology consultation services complement Iscare's gastrointestinal focus, providing patients with access to comprehensive healthcare services during their visit to Prague. International patients benefit from Iscare's experienced international patient coordinators who provide services in English, German, and Russian. The center offers comprehensive medical tourism packages including pre-arrival consultation via telemedicine, airport transfers, accommodation recommendations, interpreter services, and post-discharge follow-up. Treatment costs are highly competitive, with gastroenterology procedures and bariatric surgery typically costing 50-70% less than equivalent care in Germany, the UK, or the United States. Iscare Clinical Centre is located in central Prague, approximately 30 minutes from Vaclav Havel Prague International Airport.