Univerzitná nemocnica s poliklinikou Milosrdní bratia is a historic and highly respected non-governmental university hospital located in the center of Bratislava at Námestie SNP 469/10. Operated by the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, it has provided continuous healthcare since 1672, making it the first non-state hospital in Slovakia. The hospital is known for its compassionate, holistic approach, integrating medical excellence and spiritual support. Annually, it cares for more than 270,000 patients from Bratislava and the surrounding region, guided by the values of quality, respect, responsibility, and spirituality.

• Internal Medicine (including cardiovascular, kidney, digestive, endocrine, rheumatic, and diabetes care)

• Surgery (with a focus on laparoscopic and digestive tract tumor surgery)

• Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care

• Clinical Oncology and Palliative Oncology Care

• Geriatrics and Gerontopsychiatry

• Long-term Care and Hospice

• Rehabilitation, Balneology, and Physiotherapy

• Radiology (including mammography, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, and dental radiology)

• Outpatient clinics in 49 specialties (e.g., endocrinology, neurology, psychiatry, urology, dermatology, gynecology, diabetology, hematology, and more).

The hospital is frequently ranked among the top hospitals in Slovakia for patient and insurer satisfaction. It emphasizes dignity, holistic care, and patient-centeredness. All patients receive not only medical treatment but also gestures of solidarity, such as complimentary coffee and cake during hospitalization. The facility is accessible and inclusive, offering services for the deaf and employing young people with disabilities in its buffet.

• Vision: To provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare that respects human dignity and integrates spiritual support, following the motto “Through the body to the soul.”

• Mission: To serve all patients regardless of background, with a focus on quality, responsibility, and respect, while promoting a “Culture of Life” and holistic healing.