Ústí nad Labem Regional Hospital

Ústí nad Labem Regional Hospital (Krajska zdravotni a.s. - Masarykova nemocnice) is one of the largest and most important healthcare facilities in northern Bohemia, Czech Republic. Founded in 1970, the hospital has grown into a comprehensive regional medical center with 1,000 beds, serving a catchment population of over 800,000 people in the Ústí nad Labem region. The hospital employs more than 2,500 healthcare professionals and treats over 500,000 patients annually. The hospital holds SAK (Spojena akreditacni komise) national accreditation, confirming its adherence to Czech national standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. All clinical departments undergo regular quality audits, and the hospital maintains certification for its laboratory and imaging services. The Cardiac Sciences department provides comprehensive cardiovascular care for the northern Bohemian region, including diagnostic cardiology with echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter monitoring, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography and stenting, cardiac surgery including coronary artery bypass and valve procedures, electrophysiology services, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department operates a 24/7 cardiac catheterization laboratory and serves as the regional STEMI referral center. Oncology services include medical oncology with chemotherapy and targeted therapy, radiation oncology with modern linear accelerators, surgical oncology across multiple tumor types, and palliative care. The hospital participates in national cancer screening programs for colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer and operates a comprehensive breast center. Orthopedics and Traumatology is a major department performing total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, spinal surgery, treatment of complex fractures, sports medicine, and pediatric orthopedics. The department operates a Level I trauma center for the region and performs over 1,000 joint replacements annually. Neurosciences encompass neurology with a comprehensive stroke center providing 24/7 thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, neurosurgery for brain tumors, spinal pathology, and cerebrovascular disease, and neurorehabilitation for stroke and brain injury recovery. Gastroenterology services include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy screening, ERCP, management of inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology. The department provides advanced endoscopic procedures and participates in national colorectal cancer screening programs. Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy management, and refractive surgery. The department is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment including OCT, fundus photography, and phacoemulsification systems. ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) services cover head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic surgery, cochlear implantation, voice and swallowing disorders, and pediatric ENT. The department provides audiology services including hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services offer comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, neurological conditions, cardiac events, and trauma. The department provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hydrotherapy, and vocational rehabilitation. Nephrology services include chronic kidney disease management, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and coordination with transplant centers for patients requiring kidney transplantation. Pulmonology provides diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and sleep disorders. The department operates a sleep laboratory and respiratory function testing facility. International patients from neighboring Germany and other European countries can access care at Ústí nad Labem Regional Hospital, with English and German-speaking staff available in key departments. The hospital's location near the German border makes it particularly accessible for patients from Saxony and other eastern German regions. Treatment costs are typically 50-70% lower than in Germany, offering excellent value for quality medical care. The hospital is located approximately 90 minutes from Prague and 60 minutes from Dresden, Germany, with good road and rail connections.