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Ukraine, Kyiv

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation in EmCell Cell Therapy Center

4.3

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Doctor 4.1

Facilities 4.7

Staff 4.3

Language assistance 4.1

Support 4.5

7 patients

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75% Patients

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About the clinic

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation at EmCell Cell Therapy Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, uses patented fetal stem cell methods to help restore nervous system function. The center was the first in the world dedicated to fetal stem cell therapy and has over 30 years of clinical experience. This treatment is notable for using neuronal progenitor cells that can turn into new nerve cells within the body.

Advanced Stem Cell Technology

EmCell uses a specialized method involving neuronal progenitor cells and other progenitor cells. These specific cells have the ability to differentiate into various parts of the nervous system. Unlike other types of stem cells, these progenitor cells do not show uncontrolled growth. This characteristic helps prevent the cells from turning into cancer cells after treatment. The clinic maintains a cryobank with 20,000 live fetal stem cell samples to provide a consistent supply for patients.

Safety and Laboratory Standards

The facility follows strict safety protocols in its GMP-compliant biotechnological laboratory. The clinical-diagnostic lab also holds ISO 15189 accreditation. Before therapy begins, the team performs polymerase chain reaction (PCR) screening for various pathogens. These tests check for HIV, hepatitis, CMV, and COVID-19 to protect patient health. The medical team also conducts thyroid and abdominal ultrasounds along with an electrocardiogram (ECG) during the initial assessment.

Treatment Process and Support

The rehabilitation program typically lasts between 2 and 3 days. Patients receive additional support therapies, such as a physiotherapy session, to complement the cell injections. The clinic provides logistics help to make the stay easier for international visitors. This includes pickup from the Kyiv train or bus station and daily transfers between the hotel and the clinic. An interpreter helps with communication during all medical appointments.

Long-Term Care and Results

Recovery from a spinal cord injury is a slow process that requires steady monitoring. EmCell provides a long-term follow-up program for every patient. A dedicated manager and the treating physician stay in contact to track improvements and guide the recovery phase. This ongoing support helps patients manage their health long after they leave the clinic.

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Highlights

1994 Year of foundation

14 doctors

600 patients per year

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Rehabilitation

treatment	Price
Neurological Rehabilitation	Price on request
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation	Price on request
Rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy	Price on request
Orthopedic Rehabilitation	Price on request
Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation	Price on request
Rehabilitation after a stroke (per 1 day)	Price on request
Occupational therapy	Price on request

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Licences

Clinic license for EmCell Cell Therapy Center issued by State Service of Ukraine for HIV/AIDS, Kyiv, 2011

Clinic license for EmCell Cell Therapy Center issued by Ministry of Health Ukraine, 2011

EmCell Cell Therapy Center: more details about the clinic

Ukraine, Kyiv

EmCell is recognized as the world’s first clinic to specialize in fetal stem cell therapy. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, the center has developed effective treatment protocols for conditions such as autism, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and anti-aging. It began its work with treating aplastic anemia and continues expanding its expertise in regenerative medicine.

Clinical department

EmCell’s clinical department is led by medical doctors who were instrumental in developing the clinic’s patented fetal stem cell therapy. The team includes experienced neurologists, cardiologists, and general physicians, supported by skilled nurses and assistants. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations—including ultrasound, ECG, EchoCG, Doppler studies, spirography, and densitometry—are conducted before treatment, followed by careful post-treatment monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Laboratory department

The laboratory complex features a GMP-compliant Biotechnological Laboratory where fetal stem cell preparations are created using proprietary techniques. These preparations serve as the foundation of EmCell’s therapeutic programs. The department rigorously tests all materials throughout each stage, from donor screening to final release, to meet strict quality standards.

The PCR Laboratory performs real-time polymerase chain reaction testing to detect viral and bacterial pathogens such as HIV, HCV, HBV, CMV, HPV, and COVID-19, ensuring the safety of stem cell materials. EmCell also operates an ISO 15189-accredited Clinical-Diagnostic Laboratory offering a wide range of tests, including immunophenotyping, biochemical analysis, cytology, and hormone profiling.

The clinic maintains a cryobank housing over 20,000 live fetal stem cell samples preserved through advanced cryopreservation methods. This resource enables personalized treatment approaches and supports consistent clinical outcomes.

Research & development

EmCell’s R&D division is dedicated to improving the efficacy of fetal stem cell therapies and expanding treatment options through continuous innovation and product development.

Patient care & services

The clinic provides comprehensive patient support throughout the treatment journey. Each treatment package includes pick-up services from train or bus stations in Kyiv, daily transfers between the hotel and clinic, and interpreter support to facilitate clear communication with the medical team. Patients also undergo a series of examinations, such as abdominal and thyroid ultrasounds, ECG, and laboratory tests.

Following treatment, EmCell maintains long-term communication with each patient. A dedicated follow-up manager and the treating physician remain available to answer questions, provide additional recommendations, and track post-treatment progress.

Additional services

Transfer

Airport to clinic

free

Clinic to airport

free

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Requirements for admission

Payment methods

Credit cards

Patient reviews

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JustaMama

Mar 28, 2021

If I could give this clinic 10 stars, I would! I am the mother of a child with a progressive neurological disorder (Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease) and had treatments at this clinic twice so far. Both times, the treatments benefited my son greatly and plan to go back every six months. As I write this review we are 6 days after the second treatment and the improvement I see is unbelievable. The Nystagmus (eye movement) is greatly improved, he is way more "verbal", making more sounds, saying more syllables. He is definitely stronger (he was dragging his fee trying to take a step before whereas now he truly has a "pep in his step") and cognition is improved. We are excited to see what other improvements we will see for the next few months. Yes, the treatments are costly but these treatments keep the quality of my son's life good and slow down the progression of the disease. We are hoping that soon treatment will become available for this disease, until then, we will keep trying (finances allowing) to get these treatments on a regular bases. Now about the clinic and the staff... they are unbelievable! The clinic is beautiful, the staff is wonderful and very accommodating. Everything is top notch, the doctors, the customer relations personnel, drivers, everybody. Just a quick example, if I had a questions for the neurologist, I would ask the translator to ask the doctor about it and the doctor would come and answer/discuss my question in person. I can truly say that I haven't received this kind of "service" with so much attention to details anywhere in United States. Thank you so much to everybody at the clinic: Natasha, Valentina, Dr. Andrii, Ludmila, Max, Serghei, Dr. Irina, etc. A very grateful mother.

Наталия Казакова

Mar 24, 2021

After 3 treatments with stem cells, individual therapies in our home country, oxygen chambers and other things my son's autistic diagnosis has GONE. He still has things to catch up with, however he is a different boy now. We expect to come soon for a 4th treatment. We hope to see more benefits. You are our miracle. Thank you very much!

Leigh Skinner

Jan 6, 2020

I've been treated at Em Cell twice. Once in 2017 and again in 2018. Their 3 day fetal stem cell treatment reversed 6 out of 7 auto immune conditions for me, which included irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and arthritis. The newer the illness the better and faster it works. The fetal stem cells are amazing and make me feel the best I've felt in the last 20 years. I no longer "need" to get the treatments, but I still look forward to going again. Who doesn't want to feel younger and healthier. It's expensive, but to me, worth every penny. The facility is very clean and modern. The care is excellent. The nurses and doctors were wonderful. The translators and drivers were great too. I highly recommend Em Cell, and I consider them to be the best stem cell clinic in the world. People often ask why I would leave the US to get treatment in Ukraine. My answer is that Ukraine is the only country where fetal stem cells are legal. It's highly regulated, safe, and they've been doing it the longest. American doctors have no training on this type, and that's because the pharmaceutical industry is very powerful in the US. Fetal stem cells work really well on a number of diseases and it will wipe out pharma overnight. I also chose Ukraine because I didn't want replicated fetal stem cells, I wanted the actual cells. You can get replicated in Mexico on the black market...that is not for me. I wanted the best. Traveling to Kiev was no different than going to Europe. I think the city is beautiful, safe, charming, and filled with nice people and delicious food. Hotel and food prices are great. I have talked to people who had the treatment and they couldnt feel anything. I often wonder if those people are not in tune with their bodies. I feel the cells when I get the treatments-actually, i feel the things it fixes. It's an amazing feeling. It's the best feeling. The cells give me so much energy. I guess the only warning is that the fetal stem cells dont seem to work for everyone. I still personally think those people benefited from the treatment even if they couldnt feel it. I can feel them 12 hours after the 1st IV. It's amazing. I also can feel the long term cells they give you in your stomach about 6 months later. Cellular medicine is the medicine of the future. I'm not waiting for the corruption in the US (medical model of profiting on the sick & keeping us sick, never looking for the root cause of illness) to subside. I get on a plane and fix what's broken. Ive not been to Em Cell's new facility which looks to be about 9 stories high. I've only been to their 2 story clinic - which was plenty "world-class" to me. The new facility is supposed to comply with all FDA regulations. I hear they are having excellent results with people on the heart transplant list. After the fetal stem cell treatment they no longer need the heart transplant. It's cool stuff. In my opinion Em Cell treatments are worth every penny. I give them my best and strongest approval. The clinic's treatment changed my life.

David McGrath

Jul 8, 2024

I took my son to emcell for treatment for his autism in December 2023. It's very expensive and travelling to Ukraine is very difficult. Unfortunately there has been no difference in the symptoms my son has. My son was quite resistive to having his blood taken and the IV. The doctor taking his blood found it difficult to get a vein I suggest the clinic gets a machine to find veins easier and has more of a plan around holding children for IV treatment. I feel the whole experience was a complete waste of money. I was also not convinced the doctor had managed to give my son the whole IV of stem cells ( I am a qualified nurse who have worked for CQC in UK). It was clear there were stem cells in the vial after the therapy had been given. I was dismissed about this. All they seem to care about is getting the money.

Sid Mahmood

Dec 6, 2019

Did absolutely nothing for me except burn a hole in my pocket. If anybody would like to know more about this place please feel free to reply to this and I will happily respond. The only reviews left up to this point of me posting are 2 people saying how wonderful the place is. Which i am in complete agreement with. The place is amazing. However, it did not benefit my health in any way, shape or form. For me this was nothing more than a fancy bed to rest my head. If I went with the intention of paying approximately £10,000 to lay down and rest I would not have been disappointed. However I could have simply stayed in a 5 star hotel for less.