San Donato Hospital

Policlinico San Donato is one of Italy's most important cardiovascular hospitals, located in San Donato Milanese, just south of Milan. Founded in 1948, the hospital is the flagship facility of Gruppo San Donato (GSD), Italy's largest private hospital group operating 56 hospitals across Italy with over 5,000 beds. With 500 beds, 18 operating rooms, and over 2,000 employees, Policlinico San Donato treats approximately 25,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. The hospital holds ISO accreditation and is designated as an IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) for cardiovascular research, Italy's highest recognition for clinical research institutions. Policlinico San Donato is affiliated with the University of Milan and serves as a major teaching hospital. Cardiac Sciences are the hospital's primary focus, with the Department of Cardiac Surgery being one of the most experienced and highest-volume cardiac surgery units in Italy. The department performs over 1,500 cardiac surgeries annually, including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair and replacement, congenital heart disease surgery in children and adults, aortic surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Policlinico San Donato is particularly renowned for its congenital heart surgery program, which is one of the largest in Europe. Cardiac Surgery expertise extends to complex procedures including redo cardiac surgery, combined coronary and valve procedures, adult congenital heart surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. The department's pediatric cardiac surgery program treats children with congenital heart defects from birth through adolescence. Orthopedics provides total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, and trauma care. The department utilizes minimally invasive techniques and provides comprehensive rehabilitation. Neurosciences encompass neurology and neurosurgery with capabilities including brain tumor surgery, spinal surgery, cerebrovascular disease management, and comprehensive stroke care. Oncology provides multidisciplinary cancer care including medical oncology with chemotherapy and targeted therapy, and surgical oncology. Gastroenterology offers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, and management of gastrointestinal conditions. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, and refractive surgery. ENT services cover head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic procedures, and voice disorders. Rehabilitation services provide comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation programs. Pain Management services address chronic pain conditions using pharmacological and interventional approaches. International patients benefit from the hospital's proximity to Milan and its international airports. Treatment costs at Policlinico San Donato are competitive within the Italian healthcare market, typically 30-50% lower than equivalent care in Switzerland or the United States. The hospital provides English-speaking support for international patients. Policlinico San Donato is located in San Donato Milanese, approximately 20 minutes from Milan Linate Airport and 50 minutes from Milan Malpensa International Airport.