Kauno klinikos is the leading academic medical centre in Lithuania, renowned for clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and innovative medical education. Established in 1940, our hospital unites tradition and innovation, operating as a modern healthcare campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Employing nearly 8,000 dedicated professionals—including over 2,300 highly-skilled physicians, 1,000 medical residents, 2,600 specialized nurses, of whom 540 are accomplished researchers—Kauno klinikos annually serves over 1.5 million outpatient visits and approximately 96,000 inpatient admissions. Our multidisciplinary approach, international collaborations, and pioneering treatments position us at the forefront of healthcare advancement in the Baltic region and beyond.

High-Level Medical Care and Expertise

Kauno klinikos is home to many national and international medical “firsts” and unique capabilities. It is the only center in Lithuania performing lung transplants and the only hospital in the Baltic States offering Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive, high-precision treatment for brain tumors and other neurological conditions.

In 2024, Kauno klinikos became the first hospital in the Baltics to introduce an MRI-guided linear accelerator (MR-LINAC), a cutting-edge technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging with high-precision radiotherapy, allowing real-time visualization of soft tissue during cancer treatment. This advancement significantly improves accuracy and safety in radiation therapy.

The Cardiac Surgery Center, led by world-renowned surgeon Prof. Rimantas Benetis, has developed multiple innovative therapeutic methods, including electric cardiac stimulation and cryoablation, and performed Lithuania’s first heart-lung transplant.