Dialysis in Italy requires a valid passport, proof of healthcare coverage like the European Health Insurance Card, and a formal dialysis prescription. You must provide a comprehensive medical history including recent viral marker results for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C conducted within 3 months.
- Medical records: Provide a clinical summary of renal pathologies and current dialysis prescription.
- Recent bloodwork: Include viral markers and anemia correction values from within 30 days.
- Cardiovascular status: Submit an ECG and echocardiogram report from the last 6 months.
- Vascular access: Present a stable access certificate confirming the site is infection-free.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many clinics offer hemodialysis, centers like San Donato Hospital provide specialized continuous renal replacement therapy. Dr. Maria Doria’s team performs over 11,000 procedures annually, often managing complex vascular access cases. Choosing major hubs in Milan or Rome typically ensures more streamlined documentation reviews for international patients.
Patient Consensus: Travelers emphasize securing a formal nephrologist referral and professional Italian translations of all records before arrival. Clinics strictly enforce recent baseline bloodwork requirements, which can delay treatment by 2 weeks if not prepared.