Who We Are
The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos is the largest and most advanced healthcare institution in Lithuania. Established in 1940 as a national project to create a modern university hospital, today Kauno klinikos stands as a cornerstone of the country’s healthcare system and a leading center for medical innovation, education, and scientific research in the Baltic region.
High-Level Medical Care and Expertise
With over 2,280 physicians and 2,630 nurses, Kauno klinikos delivers multidisciplinary, evidence-based care across 39 specialized departments, covering the full spectrum of medical and surgical services – including cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, intensive care, and organ transplantation. Annually, the hospital provides more than 1.5 million outpatient consultations and over 96,000 hospital admissions.
Kauno klinikos is recognized for managing the most complex and rare medical conditions. It houses 26 national reference centers for rare and undiagnosed diseases, fostering collaboration between specialties in treating conditions such as neuromuscular disorders, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and neuroendocrine tumors.
Unique Services and Innovations
The hospital is home to many national 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, MD, PhD, has developed multiple innovative therapeutic methods, including electric cardiac stimulation and cryoablation, and performed Lithuania’s first heart-lung transplant.
Research, Technology, and Education
Innovation is central to Kauno klinikos’ mission. The recently established Nuclear Medicine Research Center , equipped with the only cyclotron in the region and a Human Biological Resource Center , enhances diagnostic precision, treatment options, and research capacity. The hospital’s Diagnostic Radiology Centre features Lithuania’s first PET-CT scanner, alongside modern CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiography, and isotope scanning technologies.
As a university hospital, Kauno klinikos is dedicated to educating future healthcare professionals and advancing medical science. Closely affiliated with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, the hospital actively contributes to shaping national health policies and clinical standards.
Care for patients from all around the world
Kauno klinikos is committed to delivering world-class care not only to patients from Lithuania but also to those from abroad. We welcome international patients seeking advanced diagnostics, expert treatment, and compassionate care. With English-speaking staff, internationally recognized specialists, and experience in complex medical cases, we ensure a supportive and professional experience for everyone, wherever you come from.
Our Mission
The mission of Kauno klinikos is to enhance the health and quality of life of the Lithuanian people, foster the education of ambitious, continuously advancing healthcare professionals, and drive the creation and implementation of innovations rooted in scientific research.