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At IRCCS ISMETT, patients may access diagnostic and treatment services under the Italian NHS (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale – SSN)exclusively for the following highly complex clinical conditions:

  • End-stage organ failureeligible for transplant (lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys).
  • Solid organ cancers (lung, liver, and pancreas) requiring major surgery.
  • Complex conditions requiring highly specialized surgery cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, and pediatric surgery.
  • Medical conditions requiring highly specialized procedures interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, and endoscopy.

IRCCS ISMETT does not provide individual outpatient services or diagnostic tests for external patients upon an SSN referral. Diagnostic activities and in-house services are reserved exclusively for patients already admitted to an ISMETT care pathway.

For a comprehensive overview of IRCCS ISMETT’s clinical specialties and the conditions treated, please refer to the Service Charter or contact the First Visit Service at +39 091 2192111 (Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., following the recorded voice prompts).
 

 

Clinical Case Evaluation

To determine whether your clinical condition meets IRCCS ISMETT’s admission criteria, please submit a request at primevisite@ismett.edu, attaching the following documentation:

  1. Clinical documentation: Previous medical reports, radiology reports, and/or laboratory test results, in a single PDF file.
  2. SSN referral: An electronic referral issued by your GP, clearly indicating the requested medical specialty.
  3. Patient contact details: Your phone number and contact information.
  4. GP contacts: your GP’s name, phone number, and email.
Once the medical team has reviewed the submitted documentation, and if your case falls within the conditions treated at the Institute, you will receive an SMS notification with the date of your First Visit.

Please note that, when attending your First Visit you must bring: an ID, your Italian Health Insurance Card (Tessera Sanitaria), and if applicable, the original documentation certifying your exemption from co-payment (ticket exemption).