Research and advanced medicine at Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan
Milan, Italy · IRCCS Research Hospital

Ospedale
San Raffaele

Oncology · Cardiology · Ophthalmology · Advanced Therapies

World-class Italian medicine from one of Europe’s leading research hospitals — coordinated end-to-end by MedVoyage Global.

With 60+ specialized units on a single Milan campus, San Raffaele unites advanced cancer, heart and eye care with the research that drives tomorrow’s treatments — all accessible to international patients through MedVoyage.

60+
Specialized Clinical Units
One of Europe’s broadest hospitals
1.9M
Patients Served
Across diagnosis, surgery & research
2,700
Scientific Publications / Year
A research-driven academic centre
IRCCS
Research Hospital Status
Recognised institute of excellence
Who They Are

A Research Hospital
at the Heart of Milan

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele is one of Italy’s most respected academic medical centres — a teaching hospital of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University where care and discovery are inseparable. Treatment is delivered by clinicians who are also active researchers, across more than 60 specialized units.

From its Comprehensive Cancer Center to dedicated programmes for heart failure, complex eye disease and rare conditions, San Raffaele pairs the precision of a research institute with the warmth of patient-centred care. MedVoyage Global is your single point of contact to access it.

Location
Milan, Italy
Status
IRCCS Research Hospital
University
Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Breadth
60+ Specialized Units
Researcher at work in a San Raffaele laboratory
Specialist eye examination at San Raffaele
Areas of Excellence

Four Pillars of World-Class Care

The areas where San Raffaele’s research strength translates most directly into patient outcomes.

Oncology research and cancer treatment at Ospedale San Raffaele
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Multidisciplinary Oncology

A single, integrated cancer hub bringing together diagnosis, surgery, medical oncology, radiotherapy and research under one roof. Tumour boards pair internationally published specialists with the latest targeted, immuno- and precision therapies — so every case is reviewed by the right experts together, not in isolation.

  • Integrated tumour-board case review
  • Targeted, immuno- & precision therapy
  • Surgery, radiotherapy & medical oncology combined
Cardiovascular and heart failure care at Ospedale San Raffaele
Cardiovascular & Heart Failure
Cardiovascular & Heart Failure

Advanced Cardiac Care

From complex coronary disease to advanced heart failure, San Raffaele’s cardiology and cardiac surgery teams deliver minimally-invasive interventions, structural heart procedures and dedicated heart-failure programmes — backed by intensive cardiac care and long-term, research-led follow-up.

  • Interventional & structural cardiology
  • Dedicated heart-failure programmes
  • Minimally-invasive cardiac surgery
Ophthalmology and retinal examination at Ospedale San Raffaele
Inherited Retinal Dystrophies Center
Inherited Retinal Dystrophies Center

Ophthalmology & Retinal Medicine

A reference centre for complex eye disease, including a dedicated programme for inherited retinal dystrophies. Patients receive advanced diagnostic imaging, surgical and medical retina expertise, and access to research into genetic and degenerative conditions of the eye.

  • Inherited retinal dystrophy programme
  • Advanced diagnostic eye imaging
  • Surgical & medical retina expertise
Genetics and advanced therapy research at Ospedale San Raffaele
Research, Genetics & Advanced Therapies
Research, Genetics & Advanced Therapies

Where Care Meets Discovery

San Raffaele lives by a simple principle — there is no cure without research. Basic, translational and clinical science sit alongside the wards, feeding 2,700 publications a year and giving patients earlier access to genetic medicine, rare-disease expertise and next-generation therapies.

  • 2,700 scientific publications a year
  • Genetic & rare-disease expertise
  • Translational, research-led treatment
Medical Specialties

Care Across 60+ Units

A selection of the specialties accessible to international patients through MedVoyage Global.

Oncology

Comprehensive Cancer Center spanning solid and haematological tumours with multidisciplinary care.

Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Interventional cardiology, structural heart procedures and advanced heart-failure management.

Ophthalmology

Reference centre for complex and inherited retinal disease, surgical and medical retina care.

Urology

Robotic and minimally-invasive uro-oncology, functional and reconstructive urology.

Nephrology & Dialysis

Dedicated dialysis service with established pathways for international patients.

Neuroscience & Psychiatry

Neurology, neurosurgery and a recognised centre for mood disorders and brain health.

Rare Diseases

Designated facility within the Regional Network for Rare Diseases.

Metabolic & Preventive Health

Metabolic health centre and Check-Up Genos preventive screening programmes.

Advanced research environment at Ospedale San Raffaele
Why San Raffaele?

Research-Led Care,
in the Heart of Europe

A rare combination of academic depth, clinical breadth and genuine international patient support.

Academic Excellence

A teaching hospital of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where senior clinicians are also active researchers.

One Roof, 60+ Units

Rare breadth of specialties on a single Milan campus means complex, multi-system cases stay coordinated.

International Patient Service

English-language consultations and dedicated support for patients travelling from abroad.

Telemedicine Access

Remote specialist consultations let your case begin before you ever board a flight to Italy.

IRCCS Research Status

A recognised Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalisation and Healthcare — excellence verified.

Milan Location

A safe, world-class European city with excellent connectivity and renowned standards of care.

How It Works

Your Journey to Milan, Simplified

MedVoyage Global manages every step — from first enquiry to aftercare back home.

1

Share Your Reports

Send us your medical records securely. There is no cost and no obligation to begin.

2

Specialist Case Review

We coordinate a review with the right San Raffaele specialists for your condition.

3

Personalised Treatment Plan

You receive a clear plan and cost estimate — reviewed and explained in plain language.

4

Travel to Milan

We arrange appointments, logistics and translation so you can focus on your health.

5

Treatment & Aftercare

World-class care in Milan, with structured follow-up coordinated by MedVoyage Global.

Ospedale San Raffaele — where research meets care

There is no cure
without research.

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Your Path to San Raffaele
Starts Here

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