UZ Ghent

Ghent, Belgium

Rating: 4.8/5 based on 2876 reviews

Accreditations: ISO 9001, Ghent University Affiliated, European Reference Network Member, Belgian Kidney Foundation

Founded: 1930

Bed capacity: 1040

About UZ Ghent

UZ Ghent (Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent) is affiliated with Ghent University (top-100 globally) and is Belgium's second major university hospital. With 1,000+ beds, it is Belgium's national reference centre for Kidney Transplantation (Belgium's largest and most experienced programme) and Reproductive Medicine/IVF. Key clinical departments include Oncology, Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology, Thoracic Oncology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, ENT (including cochlear implants), Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry. Ghent is one of Europe's most spectacularly beautiful cities — a UNESCO-recognised medieval gem with magnificent canals and historic guild houses. Located 30 minutes from Brussels by fast train and 45 minutes from Brussels Airport.

Specialties & Treatments

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
  • Paediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology