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Updated: Mar 2026

San Donato Hospital: Patients Reviews and Experience

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4.6
Overall patient satisfaction with San Donato Hospital in Italy
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What patients say about Parkinson's disease at San Donato Hospital

How convenient is the clinic location and access?

Patients highlight the comprehensive travel support provided by Turkish clinics, with services described as seamless from arrival to departure. One patient noted everything was handled 'from the airport,' with transfers, accommodation, and meals all coordinated. Another mentioned they only paid for medical consultations while logistics were 'beskoshtovno' (free). Some preferred staying at hotels in town rather than clinic accommodations for easier access to the city center. The overall experience shows clinics take care of international patients with well-organized travel arrangements that remove stress from the medical journey.

Reviews that answered this question:

Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Mohamed
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
In cos ara include frees and meals of patient of accompagnateur. We Have paid his feeds.if possible, I prefer stay a hotel in the town near from the central the programmation center of stimulator

How effective are the treatment results?

Patients report excellent outcomes with DBS operations, describing results as transformative for Parkinson's symptoms. Dr. Ali Zirh receives consistent praise as 'the best' with patients noting his precision in both surgery and equipment setup. One family expressed amazement that such advanced procedures were possible, calling the hospital care 'world level.' The 21-day therapy regulation process gets special mention, with neurologist Dr. Basak helping fine-tune exact impulses and medication. Families describe feeling completely supported throughout treatment, with results exceeding expectations and no regrets about choosing Turkey for this complex procedure.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Constantin
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very good coordination, everything went as planned.

How experienced and professional are the doctors?

Patients consistently describe Turkish doctors as highly skilled professionals who deliver exceptional care. Dr. Ali Zirh stands out repeatedly, with one patient calling him an 'absolute professional' who is 'precise, clear, concrete and above all very human.' Another noted that such advanced DBS operations 'can't be imagined' being performed elsewhere due to the expertise required. The neurologists receive particular praise for their thoroughness in assessment and treatment planning. Some mentioned initial coordination delays, though the medical expertise remained outstanding throughout. Patients feel genuinely supported by doctors who combine technical mastery with compassionate care.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.
Heng
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
The coordinator, the neurologist and the doctor were all very professional and through in their assessment during the video meeting

How supportive and caring is the clinic staff?

Patients consistently describe the clinic staff as exceptionally caring and attentive throughout their Parkinson's treatment journey. One patient praised their coordinator's 'huge heart' and noted how staff made them 'feel at home' during their 21-day stay. Another highlighted having personal interpreters who provided 'such support' even in the operating theater. Dr. Ali Zirh receives particular recognition for being 'very human' alongside his medical expertise. Staff attention extends from airport pickup through post-operative care, with families feeling reassured even during complex procedures for elderly patients.

Reviews that answered this question:

Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Galina OGARKOVA
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Professionalism of doctors!!! Having a personal interpreter, attention at every step, did not leave for a minute, even in the operating theatre! Such support!
Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.

How comfortable and modern are the clinic facilities?

Patients describe the facilities as impressively modern and well-equipped for complex procedures like DBS surgery. One noted they 'can't imagine that such an operation can be done' elsewhere due to equipment limitations. The hospital wards are called 'super' with accommodations that make patients 'feel at home.' Another described the overall experience as being at 'world level' standards. The facilities appear designed down to the last detail for patient comfort, with one calling it a 'very well organized hospital' that supports comprehensive neurological care.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.

How convenient is the clinic location and access?

Patients highlight the comprehensive travel support provided by Turkish clinics, with services described as seamless from arrival to departure. One patient noted everything was handled 'from the airport,' with transfers, accommodation, and meals all coordinated. Another mentioned they only paid for medical consultations while logistics were 'beskoshtovno' (free). Some preferred staying at hotels in town rather than clinic accommodations for easier access to the city center. The overall experience shows clinics take care of international patients with well-organized travel arrangements that remove stress from the medical journey.

Reviews that answered this question:

Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Mohamed
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
In cos ara include frees and meals of patient of accompagnateur. We Have paid his feeds.if possible, I prefer stay a hotel in the town near from the central the programmation center of stimulator

How effective are the treatment results?

Patients report excellent outcomes with DBS operations, describing results as transformative for Parkinson's symptoms. Dr. Ali Zirh receives consistent praise as 'the best' with patients noting his precision in both surgery and equipment setup. One family expressed amazement that such advanced procedures were possible, calling the hospital care 'world level.' The 21-day therapy regulation process gets special mention, with neurologist Dr. Basak helping fine-tune exact impulses and medication. Families describe feeling completely supported throughout treatment, with results exceeding expectations and no regrets about choosing Turkey for this complex procedure.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Constantin
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very good coordination, everything went as planned.

How experienced and professional are the doctors?

Patients consistently describe Turkish doctors as highly skilled professionals who deliver exceptional care. Dr. Ali Zirh stands out repeatedly, with one patient calling him an 'absolute professional' who is 'precise, clear, concrete and above all very human.' Another noted that such advanced DBS operations 'can't be imagined' being performed elsewhere due to the expertise required. The neurologists receive particular praise for their thoroughness in assessment and treatment planning. Some mentioned initial coordination delays, though the medical expertise remained outstanding throughout. Patients feel genuinely supported by doctors who combine technical mastery with compassionate care.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.
Heng
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
The coordinator, the neurologist and the doctor were all very professional and through in their assessment during the video meeting

How supportive and caring is the clinic staff?

Patients consistently describe the clinic staff as exceptionally caring and attentive throughout their Parkinson's treatment journey. One patient praised their coordinator's 'huge heart' and noted how staff made them 'feel at home' during their 21-day stay. Another highlighted having personal interpreters who provided 'such support' even in the operating theater. Dr. Ali Zirh receives particular recognition for being 'very human' alongside his medical expertise. Staff attention extends from airport pickup through post-operative care, with families feeling reassured even during complex procedures for elderly patients.

Reviews that answered this question:

Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Galina OGARKOVA
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Professionalism of doctors!!! Having a personal interpreter, attention at every step, did not leave for a minute, even in the operating theatre! Such support!
Rano
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I express my gratitude for your support and help. The clinic provided high-quality services starting from the airport. The doctor and all the staff are responsible and caring. We were very worried about the operation because of my mother’s age, but everything went well. I thank bookimed for recommending this particular clinic.
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.

How comfortable and modern are the clinic facilities?

Patients describe the facilities as impressively modern and well-equipped for complex procedures like DBS surgery. One noted they 'can't imagine that such an operation can be done' elsewhere due to equipment limitations. The hospital wards are called 'super' with accommodations that make patients 'feel at home.' Another described the overall experience as being at 'world level' standards. The facilities appear designed down to the last detail for patient comfort, with one calling it a 'very well organized hospital' that supports comprehensive neurological care.

Reviews that answered this question:

ANDRII ZHADAN
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
Desislava
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!! Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Руслан
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Good afternoon! The level is high! Medicine yakisna! The doctor is competent! Wow live in the wards super! Coordinator bookimed helped with everything! Post on the link! Vagal neochovano prizno zdivovanі usіm. In the first dvіnka to prilotu dodomu. Everything went beskoshtovno: tickets, transfer, transport there, cross-over, accommodation and food. They paid tilki for consulting a doctor and a procedure for an MRI and analytics and so on. Dyakuyu usіm hto byv zad_yany! Thank you !!!!!!!
Yousef Albakkar
Turkey
Mar 22, 2026
Verified review.
Very well organized hospital, Qualified team, willing to support, doctor experience and helpful recommendations given by the doctor. I highly recommend Bookimed. Come and the hospital.
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Reviews.42 patients have trusted San Donato Hospital with their treatment journeys in Italy

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Сергей • Heart Valve Replacement
Russian Federation
Jan 31, 2022
Verified review.
"It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children
We successfully operated on our daughter Nika Popova at the San Donato clinic (Italy). Thank you so much for the Bookimed service for the excellent organization of the trip. Our manager Aleksey Karaganov was always in touch and helped with all issues (visas, booking, medical and legal issues). The clinic, staff, ward are all at the highest level and the main thing is that real masters of their craft work there. Our attending physicians were delighted with the results of the most complicated heart surgery, the Ross operation. It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children. I wish you patience, kindness and health to you and your loved ones, so that as many children from all over the world as possible can receive help. Thank you very much to Alexei and your entire team.
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Liliya Karachentseva • Aortic aneurysm surgery
Ukraine
Feb 28, 2024
Verified review.
Thanks to the consultation of Dr
We had an online consultation with Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis, through a female translator. The translator translated everything word for word, there were no barriers in communicating with the doctor. Before the consultation, a CT scan and ultrasound were sent to the clinic in advance. After studying the materials, Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis explained everything clearly and in detail. He told me how to live further, what to do... My only regret is that I did not go to this clinic earlier. After all, if we had contacted earlier, we could have lived these two years completely differently - fearing for life and health. Thanks to the consultation of Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis, I understand WE WILL LIVE!!! Let's enjoy life! Thanks a lot!!!
Humanity, understanding... everything that was missing in communication with our doctors.
About Bookimed service
Constantly in touch, all questions answered very thoroughly. Individual approach, understanding of the situation and interaction. I am grateful to YULIA, who, no matter what, was always in touch, thanks to her professional approach, she quickly organized an online consultation for us. THANKS A LOT!!!
Salwa • Consultation with a heart surgeon
Canada
Dec 18, 2023
Verified review.
So, he was very knowledgeable, very genius and expertise
It was full of information consultation and Dr Francesco Maisano was very generous in providing us with multiple solutions for my father's case with mentioning the best solution among them and why it was the best solution. So, he was very knowledgeable, very genius and expertise. I strongly recommend this service. One issue was that the bookimed was helpful, very fast in replying but the files I sent to them to share it with Dr Francesco Maisano, they didn't share it all, but it was fixed shortly. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Special thanks to Dr Francesco Maisano, thank you San Donato hospital and thank you Bookimed team.
Dr Francesco Maisano was expertise, knowledgeable and intelligent.
The files I sent to Bookimed wasn't shared all with Dr Francesco Maisano.
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The team of Bookimed was helpful, active, but when they didn't share all of our files with the hospital, I found it a kind of negligence.
Раушан • Herniated disk
Italy
Jan 20, 2023
Verified review.
I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed
I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed. Their work is very well coordinated and organized. The doctor and staff of the San Raffaelle clinic are friendly and attentive. Especially, I would like to thank Julia, who met and accompanied us. Very responsible and nice girl. Thank you to everyone who helped us get checked out by the doctor.
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Yes thanks a lot.
Anonymous • Thyroid disease
Italy
Mar 10, 2026
Verified review.
Anonymous • Gastroscopy with biopsy
Republic of Kosovo
Feb 20, 2026
Verified review.
It was excellent
Staf and doctor
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Excellent
Anonymous • Сonsultation with a dermatologist
Italy
Aug 16, 2024
Verified review.
The person who was given the appointment was given the wrong one and I traveled 5 hours because of this mistake and paid 157 euros and I was not examined medically because the appointment was given the wrong one and they told me that I should have 5 more days to request a refund I actually made the request and I haven't received the money back yet. It was a very bad experience and I hope it doesn't happen again.
Unfortunately, I did not like anything. They were negligent in everything. They did not have time to inquire. They talked to you with an upset face
My appointment was not scheduled correctly because of the person I made the appointment with.
Michele • Dialysis
Israel
Jan 22, 2026
Verified review.
Светлана • Aortic valve insufficiency
Russian Federation
Apr 29, 2021
Verified review.
"I can safely recommend this doctor, operations are performed here every day, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and you do not care, as in Moscow, for example, what equipment or conditions for treatment are lacking
I'll tell you how it all happened, maybe it will help someone make their choice. I'll start with the fact that I was looking for a clinic for a long time to treat my son both in Europe and in Russia. The son is 5 years old, it was necessary to carry out a radical operation on the aortic valve, plastic or Rosa operation. The second is very difficult to perform, so it was important to find a surgeon with extensive experience. Alessandro Frigiola has a lot of experience. In Moscow, there are generally few reviews about Italian medicine, but after visiting here I can safely recommend this doctor, operations are performed here every day, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and you do not care, as in Moscow, for example, what equipment or conditions for treatment are lacking. I liked the San Donato clinic itself, despite the fact that almost no one speaks Russian, language barriers almost did not interfere, the staff are caring, they treat children with love. The atmosphere is pleasant here. Special thanks to the staff of international treatment organizations, the department may not write correctly, but I think it's clear. For all questions 24/7, you can contact them, Olga Gribova helped organize everything for a whole year. An excellent translator, Mariana, who also helps to communicate with doctors in the clinic and is constantly in touch if any problems arise. For all questions, even those that did not concern treatment, the girls always responded very responsively and helped. Thanks to them, the trip turned out to be much easier morally and with less worries. I was allowed to visit my son in intensive care. He stayed there for 2 days, and could have stayed less, but there were delays due to a smear on the covid, so they decided to keep him there, because the operation was difficult. Accommodation here is separate from the hospital, but Olga also helped with this issue. Everything was organized very quickly, there is no red tape with documents, as, for example, in Germany. As for the ward itself, in principle, everything is like everywhere else, I have no particular complaints.
About Bookimed service
Yes, thanks to Alexey, he helped me in choosing a clinic and simply gave me an objective opinion and support in a moment of confusion. Thank you!
Ольга • Consultation with a gastroenterologist
Italy
Feb 18, 2020
Verified review.
The general impression of the clinic is pleasantly surprising
The general impression of the clinic is pleasantly surprising. I personally visited an endocrinologist and helped me solve my problem, I also turned to a pediatric therapist and vaccinated my child, the translator helped me a lot while I was in the clinic, and I communicated with the doctor very well thanks to her.