ISMETT

ISMETT is a scientifically based care and research institute (IRCCS) inthe fields of end-stage organ failure treatment and research. ISMETT is acenter of excellence in transplantation, as well as a leading hospitalthroughout the Mediterranean region. The institution is a hospital that takespart in important research projects designed to provide patients with the mostadvanced treatments for end-stage vital organ failure.

An example of innovative and effective clinical management, ISMETT wascreated through an international partnership between the Region of Sicily andUPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center).

Excellence In Health Care

Superior and Safety

All ISMETT activities are carried out bymultidisciplinary teams in order to provide the most advanced treatments topatients using high-tech services.

ISMETT is the first hospital in southern Italy toreceive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, considered one ofthe most advanced accreditation systems to assess the high quality and safetyof hospital facilities.

JCI accreditation confirms ISMETT’s high standards oftreatment and patient safety, and its adherence to continual improvement ofclinical outcomes, administration, reception, and training programs that everyyear involve hundreds of physicians, nurses, technicians, and managerialemployees.

Success

Since December 2013, ISMETT has been part of a networkof hospitals that pay special attention to the specific needs of women, andreceived the “Pink Award” in 2014-2015 and 2016-2017.

Services Available

At ISMETT, clinical activity is organizedacross multiple departments.

Abdominal Program

• Abdominal Surgery

• Liver Transplant

• Living-Related Liver Transplantation

• Kidney Transplant

• Living-Related Kidney Transplantation

• Pancreas Transplants

• Hepatology and Gastroenterology

• Nephrology

• Diabetology

Heart Program

• Cardiac Surgery

• Heart Transplantation

• Clinical Cardiology and Heart Failure

• Interventional Cardiology

Thoracic Program

• Thoracic Surgery

• Lung Transplants

• Pneumology Unit

Surgical Oncology

• Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery

• Thoracic Oncologic Surgery

• Medical Oncology

• Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Endoscopy

• Radiology Service

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care

• Anesthesia and Critical Care

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

• Radiology

• Nuclear Medicine

• Digestive Endoscopy

Other Specialities

• Infectious Diseases

• Clinical Psychology

• Neurology

ISMETT For Children

Pediatric Liver, Kidney, Lung Transplantation and Abdominal SurgeryProgram is active at Ismett.

Liver

• Pediatric Liver Transplant

• Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation

• Liver Transplant for Biliary Atresia

• Biliary Tract Atresia

• Pediatric Hepatology

Kidney

• Pediatric Kidney Transplant

• Living-Related Kidney Transplant

• Rare Kidney Diseases

Other specialties

• Pediatric Interventional Radiology

• Pediatric Endoscopy

International Patients

ISMETT attracts many patients from the area of the Mediterraneanarriving to Sicily to receive qualified care in a facility owned by theSicilian Region, created based on an U.S. model and partnership.

From the first examination to follow-up care, every patient at ourclinic receives expert attention by dedicated team of medical professionals.The quality of medical services and the needs of patients and their familiesare paid the most meticulous attention.

The International Patient Services Department provides assistance tointernational patients before, during and after their stay in Palermo withservices including:

• Arrangements for transfer to ISMETT

• Assistance with residence permit andvisa requests

• Airport pick-up service

• Interpreting services

• Accommodation arrangements

• Citywide transportation

• Periodic medical and/or logisticalupdate to embassies translation of medical documents into English

The International Patient Services Department ensures the continuity ofcare by providing patients with contacts for doctors and hospitals in their owncountries.