Kauno klinikos is the leading academic medical centre in Lithuania, renowned for clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and innovative medical education. Established in 1940, our hospital unites tradition and innovation, operating as a modern healthcare campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Employing nearly 8,000 dedicated professionals—including over 2,300 highly-skilled physicians, 1,000 medical residents, 2,600 specialized nurses, of whom 540 are accomplished researchers—Kauno klinikos annually serves over 1.5 million outpatient visits and approximately 96,000 inpatient admissions. Our multidisciplinary approach, international collaborations, and pioneering treatments position us at the forefront of healthcare advancement in the Baltic region and beyond.
High-Level Medical Care and Expertise
Kauno klinikos is home to many national and international medical “firsts” and unique capabilities. It is the only center in Lithuania performing lung transplants and the only hospital in the Baltic States offering Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive, high-precision treatment for brain tumors and other neurological conditions.
In 2024, Kauno klinikos became the first hospital in the Baltics to introduce an MRI-guided linear accelerator (MR-LINAC), a cutting-edge technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging with high-precision radiotherapy, allowing real-time visualization of soft tissue during cancer treatment. This advancement significantly improves accuracy and safety in radiation therapy.
The Cardiac Surgery Center, led by world-renowned surgeon Prof. Rimantas Benetis, has developed multiple innovative therapeutic methods, including electric cardiac stimulation and cryoablation, and performed Lithuania’s first heart-lung transplant.
Research, Technology, and Education
At Kauno klinikos, innovation drives everything we do. Our cutting-edge Nuclear Medicine Research Centre, featuring the only cyclotron in the region, alongside our advanced Human Biological Resource Centre, enhances diagnostic accuracy, personalized treatment, and research capabilities. Our Diagnostic Radiology Centre is equipped with Lithuania’s first PET-CT scanner and offers state-of-the-art imaging technologies, including advanced CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiography, and other scanning.
Together with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kauno klinikos is dedicated to shaping future generations of healthcare professionals through rigorous academic training and cutting-edge research. We actively influence healthcare policies, clinical guidelines, and best practices nationally and internationally.
Care for patients from all around the world
Kauno klinikos welcomes patients from all around the world, delivering personalized, world-class medical care supported by our internationally recognized experts and modern facilities. Our team, fluent in English and experienced in managing complex medical cases, ensures a seamless, compassionate, and professional healthcare experience, regardless of where our patients come from.