Kauno klinikos

Founded in 1940, Kauno klinikos (Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences – Kaunas Clinics) stands as the largest and most advanced multi-specialty hospital in Lithuania and the Baltic States. As a university-affiliated medical center, it merges advanced medical care, scientific research, and academic excellence. Kauno klinikos is a leading referral hub for complex and rare conditions, housing 39 clinical departments, 26 national centers of excellence for rare diseases, and a large medical education campus. Its holistic approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, evidence-based treatment, tailored to international standards of care.

Advanced Technology & Facilities

• Organ Transplantation: The hospital houses Lithuania’s only lung transplant center and has performed the country’s first heart-lung transplant.
• Radiotherapy Innovations: Kauno klinikos is home to the only Gamma Knife radiosurgery facility in the Baltics and has recently introduced the region’s first MRI-guided linear accelerator (MR-LINAC) for high-precision cancer therapy.
• Nuclear Medicine & Imaging: Equipped with the country’s first PET-CT scanner and cyclotron facility, the hospital offers advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI, ultrasound, DEXA, angiography, and isotope-based imaging.
• Cardiac Excellence: The Cardiac Surgery Center pioneered several techniques in Lithuania, including cryoablation, electric cardiac stimulation, and transcatheter valve implantation.
• Emergency & Trauma Care: As a Level III trauma center, Kauno klinikos manages over 84,000 trauma activations annually, supported by two emergency departments and multiple intensive care units.

Key Services at Kauno Klinikos

• Organ Transplantation: Specializing in lung, kidney, and heart-lung transplantation, with integrated pre- and post-operative patient support.
• Emergency & Intensive Care: Advanced emergency response capabilities with multidisciplinary ICU units for trauma, cardiac, and neurosurgical emergencies.
• Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine: High-end diagnostics including PET-CT, CT, MRI, and isotope scans for precise disease detection and treatment planning.
• General & Specialized Surgery: A full range of surgical procedures including bariatric, endocrine, colorectal, plastic and reconstructive, and minimally invasive surgeries.
• Dental & Oral Care: Offering dental surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and maxillofacial procedures in a dedicated dental division.
• Rehabilitation & Rare Diseases: Hosting over 25 national reference centers for rare and undiagnosed diseases, along with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs.

Kauno klinikos remains the first choice for patients across Lithuania and neighboring regions who seek expert medical intervention in a safe, modern, and compassionate environment. Whether for advanced cardiac surgery, complex cancer therapy, or rare disease management, Kauno klinikos delivers trusted, world-class healthcare under one roof.