San Raffaele Hospital is one of the top centers of Gruppo San Donato (Italy’s largest hospital group, treating over 4.7 million patients yearly). San Raffaele University & Research Hospital is an institute that incorporates clinical, research and university activities altogether, while being internationally recognized for its specialization in some of the most complex pathologies. The hospital is a multi-specialty center with more than 50 clinical specialties covered and over 1300 beds, which is accredited by the Italian National Health System to provide treatment to both public and private, national and international patients. In 2016, the San Raffaele Hospital performed nearly 51,000 patient admissions, 67,700 emergency room interventions and delivered over 7 million healthcare services, including outpatient appointments and diagnostic exams. It is considered to be the most famous hospital in the country and among the most reputable medical centers in Europe.