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Romania, Bucharest

Ponderas Academic Hospital

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4
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5 accreditations & 1
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98% Patients
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About the clinic

Ponderas Academic Hospital is a JCI-accredited private multi-specialty center in Bucharest. It holds 10 international accreditations including SRC and BSCE. Its main specialty is bariatric surgery.

  • Treats 150,000 patients annually with 218 doctors across 40 departments.
  • Surgeons have over 30 years of hands-on experience.
  • Accredited as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence and a Colorectal Surgery Center of Excellence.

Highlights

2010 Year of foundation
218 doctors
150000 patients per year

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Special offers

The special offer has a standard range of medical services offered by a clinic, additional benefits like accommodation, transfer and etc.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Double IFSO-EC/SRC Certification at JCI Hospital
$13,360
Gastric Bypass by Surgeon with 900+ Bariatric Procedures — Weight Loss Program
$12,779
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Double European/American Board Certification
$9,575
Gastric Sleeve Surgery by Surgeon with 900+ Bariatric Surgeries at JCI Hospital
$8,693

Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
diagnostics
Colonoscopy$231.71
treatment
Stomach cancer surgery$8,689.01 - $15,292.65
Lymphadenectomy$2,780.48 - $6,951.21
Prostatectomy$9,731.69 - $19,695.08
Wedge ResectionPrice on request
Subtotal thyroidectomy$2,432.92 - $4,286.58
Orthopedics
diagnostics
Arthroscopy$2,432.92 - $3,475.6
treatment
Revision hip arthroplasty$10,426.81 - $15,060.95
Hip surgery$4,402.43 - $4,865.84
Kyphoplasty$4,634.14
Osteotomy$3,533.53
Pectus Excavatum Treatment$4,054.87 - $6,371.94
Diagnostics
treatment
Diagnostic laparoscopy$3,070.12 - $3,475.6
Urology
treatment
Flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) $5,450 - $8,050
Bladder removal with reconstruction$16,103.63 - $32,438.96
⁠Flexible ureteroscopy$2,317.07 - $3,128.04
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)$2,548.78 - $3,591.46
Kidney-sparing surgery$12,743.88 - $19,695.08
Surgery
treatment
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)$4,344.5
Liver resection$8,109.74 - $12,975.58
Da Vinci gastroectomy $15,292.65
Colectomy (large bowel resection)$10,137.17 - $11,585.34
Ovarian Cyst Removal$2,780.48 - $4,402.43
Heart Surgery
treatment
Congenital heart surgery$14,481.68 - $15,640.21
Coronary stenting$3,823.16 - $10,426.81
Installing heart pacemaker$3,475.6 - $8,109.74
Open heart surgery$14,481.68 - $15,871.92
Carotid endarterectomy$6,951.21 - $9,268.27
Otorhinolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT)
treatment
Tonsillectomy$2,490.85
Adenoid Removal$2,490.85
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)$2,896.34
Nasal polyp surgery$3,707.31
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
treatment
Coronary angiography$926.83
Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery$14,481.68 - $15,871.92
Interventricular septal defect surgery$14,481.68 - $15,871.92
Cardiology
diagnostics
Heart сheck upPrice on request
treatment
Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting$3,939.02 - $11,006.08
Coronary bypass surgery$14,481.68
Neurosurgery
treatment
Discectomy$4,402.43 - $5,155.48
Pituitary tumor surgery$11,295.71
Removal of meningioma$9,847.54 - $11,295.71
Endoscopic discectomy$4,402.43 - $5,155.48
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic$4,460.36 - $5,155.48
Gastroenterology
treatment
Resection of gallbladder$3,301.82
Small intestine resection$5,039.62 - $6,371.94
Stomach resection$8,689.01 - $15,292.65
Сholecystectomy$3,301.82
Appendectomy$3,301.82
Weight Loss Surgery
treatment
Gastric bypass$10,890.22
Gastroectomy$8,862.79 - $12,743.88
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery$12,743.88
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)$6,835.35
Spinal Surgery
treatment
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion$4,865.84 - $5,155.48
Herniated disc surgery$4,460.36 - $5,155.48
Foraminotomy$4,865.84
Phlebology
treatment
Angioplasty$3,475.6 - $10,426.81

Clinic Doctors

Cardiovascular surgeon
Catalin Trifan
Catalin Trifan
Cardiovascular surgeon
Experience 11 years
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ENT doctor
Claudiu Manea
Claudiu Manea
ENT doctor
Experience 21 years
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General surgeon
Catalin Copaescu
Catalin Copaescu
General surgeon
Experience 33 years
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Simona Filip
Simona Filip
General surgeon
Experience 26 years
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Ionut Hutopila
Ionut Hutopila
General surgeon
Experience 21 years
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Gerald Filip
Gerald Filip
General surgeon, Breast surgeon
Experience 30 years
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Gynecologist
Paul Stanciu
Paul Stanciu
Gynecologist, Gynecologic oncologist
Experience 11 years
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Interventional cardiologist
Gabriel Crasmariu
Gabriel Crasmariu
Interventional cardiologist
Experience 11 years
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Neurosurgeon
Alexandru Cristescu
Alexandru Cristescu
Neurosurgeon
Experience 16 years
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Obstetrician-gynecologist
Banacu Mihail
Banacu Mihail
Obstetrician-gynecologist
Experience 15 years
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Before & after photos (11)

The results of the procedure are provided by the clinics
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery result at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery results at Ponderas Academic Hospital, weight loss visible
Before and after gastric bypass at Ponderas Academic Hospital – visible weight loss result
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss result
Before and after gastric bypass results at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss result
Before and after gastric bypass results at Ponderas Academic Hospital – significant weight loss
Before and after gastric bypass results at Ponderas Academic Hospital, significant weight loss
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, weight loss result
Before and after gastric bypass at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss result
Gastric bypass before and after results at Ponderas Academic Hospital, significant weight loss

Licences

Ministry of Health operating permit for Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, 2024

hospital accreditations of quality

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Joint Commission International certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Joint Commission International
US, Joint Commission International certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Surgical Review Corporation certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Surgical Review Corporation
US, Surgical Review Corporation certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US, Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US, Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital

Ponderas Academic Hospital: more details about the clinic

Romania, Bucharest
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What procedures do patients have most often?
The most common procedures in the hospital are:
  • Gastric bypass
  • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

FAQ

What treatments do patients most often ask for?

Patients choose Ponderas Academic Hospital most frequently to treat the following conditions: Oncology, Orthopedics, Diagnostics, Urology, Surgery, Heart Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT), Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

What procedures do patients have most often?

The most common procedures in the hospital are: Stomach cancer surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Prostatectomy, Wedge Resection, Subtotal thyroidectomy, Revision hip arthroplasty, Hip surgery, Kyphoplasty.

Patient reviews

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4 patient verified reviews
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Christina • Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic

Romania
Mar 19, 2026
Verified review.
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One of my biggest fears while living in Romania was a major medical event. When I learned that I needed back surgery I was terrified. I started to research neurosurgeons, and needed up on bookimed, and then to Ponderas. I was becoming more comfortable as we went through setting up the consultation, and once we were there and met the coordinator and the surgeon, we felt much better. They answered all our questions and helped to accommodate the long drive we had to make. After checking in for surgery, the medical staff were so caring and kind. Even the little special touches, as in the picture. I feel like they gave me a good idea of recovery, and what to expect at home. 10/10
The process was very organized and everyone was careful to explain each part of the process. All of the staff were so kind and helpful. The nurses and even the man who transported me to the car was so careful and kind.
The food was pretty bad. At least there was food though.
About Bookimed service
Veronica was awesome! She didn’t just help set it up, but she checked on me after and made sure I was ok. Such a blessing for me. Thank you Veronica!

Cristina

United Kingdom
Apr 9, 2026
Verified review.
Waking up from the anesthesia, the first thing I noticed was the calm and attentive presence of the nursing staff. That feeling of being cared for really defined my entire stay. My surgeon was professional and reassuring from the very first consultation for my osteoma. I'm now 15 days post-op, and while recovery is a process, the support has been consistent. Honestly, from the initial planning to the clinic environment itself, I can’t point to a single thing that could have been better. Everything was handled so well. I genuinely felt that the entire team, from the administrative staff to the medical professionals, was excellent.
I could not recommend enough, from bookimed to ponderas hospital, the whole experience was excellent. The complexity of the intervention that I had done was executed flawlessly (osteoma removal/septum correction+turbinotomy). Dr Manea is an exceptional ENT specialist with amazing knowledge and skills, best in the country, he makes sure you feel seen, listen and you understand exactly every step.The hospital is very well equipped and comfortable.Everyone speaks English so communication was clear , smooth and precise . I would like to thank my coordinator Olha from bookimed for all the support and that she made sure I get exactly what I need and request.

Игорь • Coronary angiography

Ukraine
May 12, 2025
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Anonymous • CT coronary angiography

Ukraine
May 11, 2025
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Str. Nicolae Caramfil 85A, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania

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