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Semmelweis University

Budapest · Hungary

Specialties

medical imaging cardiac imaging pediatric MRI Traditional Chinese medicine medical education plastic surgery training microsurgery training oncology molecular profiling targeted therapy chemotherapy clinical trials cardiology internal medicine pediatrics general surgery training medical laboratories diagnostic services inpatient care outpatient care mobile palliative care cancer psychology end-of-life services endometriosis surgery minimally invasive surgery obstetrics and gynecology assisted reproduction preimplantation genetic testing PGT-M PGT-SR hyperthermia treatment cancer research integrative medicine research molecular medicine robotic surgery cardiac surgery diagnostic imaging interventional cardiology liver surgery pediatric surgery surgical oncology hepatopancreatobiliary oncology colorectal oncology gynecological oncology urological oncology head and neck oncology interventional oncology pediatric surgical oncology orthopedic surgery joint replacement sports medicine pediatric orthopedics musculoskeletal tumor surgery cartilage repair pathology cancer diagnostics molecular pathology laboratory medicine obstetrics gynecology neonatology assisted reproductive medicine fetal medicine perinatology maternal-fetal medicine regenerative medicine research stem cell therapy research specialist training general surgery neurosurgery orthopedics pulmonology ophthalmology sleep diagnostics bone marrow transplantation hematopoietic stem cell transplantation multiple sclerosis treatment stem cell therapy stem cell research Hirschsprung's disease research vascular regeneration

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Advanced Imaging Quality in Hungary: Medical Imaging Centre led by FSCCT/FESC-credentialed director; first clinical 3T pediatric MRI in Hungary (February 2026); Biophysical Research Centre houses Mediso nanoScan PET/MRI 3T (March 2022)
Alternative Medicine Regulation in Hungary: Offers one-semester TCM lecture series for medical students since 2007; offers postgraduate TCM course through Faculty of Health Sciences in collaboration with Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; collaborative programme produced first Hungarian TCM graduates in 2016
Breast Surgery Quality in Hungary: One of Central Europe's most prestigious medical institutions; operates a microsurgery skill laboratory equipped with ten diploscopes for residents and specialists in plastic surgery and orthopedic traumatology; supports advanced reconstructive training
Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Quality in Hungary: Oncology department integrated next-generation sequencing (NGS) and digital PCR-based techniques; capability to simultaneously study over 500 genes per patient
Clinical Trial Access in Hungary: Operates three NNGYK-accredited Phase I units: Department of Internal Medicine and Oncology (conducting Phase I studies since 2005, approximately 50 completed early-phase studies), Heart and Vascular Center, and 2nd Department of Pediatrics (Hungary's only accredited pediatric Phase I unit). Office for Clinical Research Coordinating Center manages approximately 200 clinical trials per year with over 3,000 active trial patients. Deploying decentralized trial capabilities including remote monitoring and digital consent systems.
Cosmetic Surgeon Credentials in Hungary: One of four accredited Hungarian medical schools attracting students from across Europe; home to the 2nd Surgical Clinic; longstanding reputation for high-quality medical education
Diagnostic Accreditation in Hungary: ISO 15189:2023 accreditation for medical laboratories; ISO 9001 for inpatient/outpatient care and diagnostic activities; Hungarian Health Care Standards MEES 2.0
End-of-Life Counseling in Hungary: Launched new mobile palliative care program March 2026 with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and nurses targeting 900 adults over first 2.5 years. Conducting research on barriers to mental health service use among cancer patients and developing CBT-based psychological rehabilitation programs.
Fertility Surgery Quality in Hungary: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology operates Endometriosis Center, the third largest endometriosis surgery program in Europe. Performs 200+ complex endometriosis procedures annually and over 1,000 colorectal endometriosis operations. Da Vinci Xi robotic system installed in 2022, first applied to endometriosis surgery December 2023. Endometriosis Center sees 2,500 patients annually with 15% from outside Hungary. Assisted Reproduction Center reports 35% pregnancy success rate, performs 2,000+ treatment cycles annually, reached 1,000th birth in September 2024. Led by Associate Professor Dr. Attila Bokor PhD, Vice President of European Endometriosis League and President of Hungarian Society for Gynecological Laparoscopy. National Health Insurance Fund finances 400 robot-assisted surgeries annually.
Genetic Testing (PGT) in Hungary: Prenatal and Preimplantation Genetics Working Group launched April 2024; three-department integrated program; Assisted Reproduction Center processes approximately 2,000 IVF cycles annually with 35% pregnancy rate; 97-98% PGT reliability rate using day-5 laser-assisted blastocyst biopsy and molecular genetic methods
Hyperthermia Treatment in Hungary: Department of Oncology at Tömő utca 25–29; operates EHY-2000plus and EHY-2030 modulated electro-hyperthermia devices under Prof. Magdolna Dank; hosts Phase II/III clinical trial (NCT05889390) for HER2-negative breast cancer; holds OECI Comprehensive Cancer Center accreditation; accepts international patients with English and German language support; contact: oncoinfose@gmail.com, +36 20 663 2418
Integrative Medicine Quality in Hungary: Co-authored 2020 proposal for integrative medicine postgraduate training program; affiliated with HCEMM; engaged in healthy aging and molecular medicine research
Medical Technology in Hungary: Városmajor Heart and Vascular Center; HUF 9.1 billion expansion; photon-counting detector CT (NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak) and MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T MRI installed late 2025; holds 3 Alpha-class CT systems; performed 450 robot-assisted surgeries in 2023/24; first pediatric robotic liver surgery in January 2025; established Semmelweis Technology Transfer Company in 2024
Oncologic Surgery Quality in Hungary: Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology performs 3,500-4,000 surgeries/year (majority oncological), first institution in Hungary and CEE region to receive IASIOS accreditation for interventional oncology treating ~3,000 cases/year, performed 450 robot-assisted procedures in 2023/24, pioneered HIPEC for advanced ovarian cancer with prospective study of 85 patients, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery has 56 beds (20 dedicated to oncology), performed Hungary's first biliary robotic surgery (2022) and first robot-assisted liver resection in a child (January 2025), offers laparoscopic liver and pancreatic resection, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP-guided interventions, pediatric cancer surgery through Hungarian Pediatric Oncology Network with 80% childhood cancer cure rate
Orthopedic Surgery Quality in Hungary: Department of Orthopaedics with >160 beds; EU-aligned residency training; MGH-Harvard Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship program; CORI robotic system training; computer navigation since 2002; 3D printing surgical planning emerging
Pathology Quality in Hungary: Two pathology departments: 1st Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research (https://semmelweis.hu/patologia1/en/about-us/) with 17+ subspecialties, NGS technology, and education in Hungarian, English, and German; 2nd Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine (https://semmelweis.hu/patologia2/en/about-us/) with surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry, cytopathology, molecular diagnostics, and postmortem services. Received €6.72M Norwegian grant for nationwide telepathology consultation network.
Prenatal Care Quality in Hungary: One of four university hospital centers anchoring Hungary's tiered perinatal care system; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at two campuses (Baross Street and Üllői Road); hosts in-house cytogenetic and molecular genetic laboratory, fetopathological unit, and ultrasonography laboratory; Fetal Medicine Working Group established April 2024, led by Dr. Zsófia Benkő and Dr. Gergő Leipold (both FMF London fellowship alumni trained under Professor Kypros Nicolaides); completed nine intrauterine fetal procedures to date; accepts international patients through Semmelweis Medical Services Ltd.
Regenerative Medicine Access in Hungary: Engaged in regenerative medicine research including stem cell applications and PRP-related studies. Faculty of Dentistry contributes to peer-reviewed literature on PRF in oral surgery and implantology.
Specialist Credentials in Hungary: Ranked 186th globally in medicine (2026 Times Higher Education rankings); flagship institution in Hungary; offers clinical subspecialty training through university hospitals
Specialized Diagnostics in Hungary: Department of Pulmonology directed by Prof. Veronika Müller. Offers spirometry, blood gas and FENO examinations, CPET/spiroergometry, interstitial lung disease consultations, and ECG. Department of Ophthalmology with cornea, glaucoma, diabetes, and retina specialist outpatient clinics. Budapest Laboratory of Sleep and Cognition operates with 32-channel and 64-channel polysomnography systems plus 128-channel high-density EEG recording.
Stem Cell Therapy Availability in Hungary: Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology; serves as adult bone marrow transplant committee reference center; coordinates with Hungarian National Blood Transfusion Service; autologous HSCT included in National Health Insurance Fund reimbursement since summer 2024
Stem Cell Therapy Quality in Hungary: Leads legitimate stem cell research; introduced formally insurance-funded stem cell transplantation procedures in summer 2024; collaborates with partners in France, England, Israel, and the United States; Laboratory of Stem Cell and Experimental Embryology directed by Dr. Nándor Nagy; work funded through Hungary's Thematic Excellence Programme

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