Clinica Fornaca di Sessant was born in 1948 from an act of generosity. Its founder, Donna Maria Fornaca di Sessant, created the clinic in memory of her brother, a respected professor, and chose a historic villa protected as an artistic heritage building as its first home. In the early 1950s the clinic quickly gained a reputation for pioneering surgical work that was among the most advanced in Italy at the time, and that spirit of innovation has never faded. Today the clinic belongs to a leading Italian hospital group known for its model that combines clinical care, research and university teaching. It welcomes patients in a multispecialty private hospital with modern operating theatres, a large diagnostic centre, an intensive care unit and a network of more than five hundred specialist physicians. For people who value experience, safety and a human approach, this blend of history and progress is the first reason to choose it.
A Founding Gift That Became a Hospital Tradition
The origins of Clinica Fornaca di Sessant say a lot about its character. It was not created as a business venture, but as a tribute and a gift to the community. That sense of responsibility towards patients continues to shape the way the clinic works. The original villa still stands at the heart of the site as one of its pavilions, a reminder that care is built over generations, patient by patient.
Over more than seventy-five years the clinic has grown from a single building into a complex of three inpatient pavilions, outpatient areas and diagnostic services. Each stage of growth has been guided by the same goal: to improve people's lives through increasingly effective care and services, delivered by an organisation that is innovative and sustainable.
• A private clinic serving patients since 1948
• A historic villa, protected for its artistic value, at the heart of the site
• A long record of surgical firsts and medical innovation
• Part of a national group linking clinical care, research and teaching
Belonging to a wider hospital network brings practical benefits that patients feel directly. Protocols are shared and regularly updated across the group, investment in equipment is planned over the long term, and specialists can easily consult colleagues in other centres when a case calls for extra expertise. At the same time, Clinica Fornaca di Sessant keeps its own identity, its own medical direction and a local team that knows its patients personally.
Values Written Into Everyday Work
The clinic's culture rests on four clear values: excellence, innovation, responsibility and passion. These are not slogans on a wall, but principles that influence decisions every day, from the choice of equipment to the way a nurse welcomes a new patient in the morning.
Excellence means aiming for the highest quality of care and measuring results honestly. Innovation means staying curious, adopting new technologies when they bring real benefits and supporting clinical research. Responsibility means acting ethically, protecting patients' safety and using resources wisely. Passion means that doctors, nurses and staff care deeply about what they do and about the people they look after.
• Excellence in clinical outcomes and service quality
• Innovation through technology and research with real medical impact
• Responsibility towards patients, colleagues and society
• Passion that shows in the attention given to every person
Because the clinic is part of a group that trains future doctors and invests in research, its professionals are constantly exposed to new knowledge. Teamwork is encouraged, and complex cases are discussed together so that every patient benefits from the experience of many specialists rather than one.
This culture of shared learning also protects patients. Regular meetings, clinical audits and training sessions keep skills sharp and make sure that new evidence is quickly turned into better everyday practice.
Robotics, Diagnostics and Round-the-Clock Safety
Clinica Fornaca di Sessant is equipped as a full hospital, and this is a key advantage for anyone planning surgery. The clinic has six operating rooms, together with dedicated suites for endoscopy and angiography. Several theatres are equipped with advanced surgical robots and navigation systems, which help surgeons work with great precision in many specialties. An intensive care unit and anaesthesia cover available twenty-four hours a day provide a safety net that smaller facilities simply cannot offer.
The clinic's diagnostic centre offers a wide range of examinations and check-ups, including modern imaging and endoscopy supported by artificial intelligence. Blood tests can be carried out on site at the dedicated collection centre. This means that preparation before surgery, and checks after it, can usually be completed within the same organisation, quickly and with clear communication between teams.
• Six operating rooms plus endoscopy and angiography suites
• Advanced surgical robots and navigation technology
• Intensive care and anaesthesia available day and night
• A cardiology service with twenty-four-hour on-call cover
• A diagnostic centre with modern imaging and laboratory services
Quality is also checked from the outside. The clinic operates under certified quality management and occupational health and safety systems, which set clear rules for procedures, hygiene, staff training and continuous improvement. Patients may not see these systems directly, but they benefit from them at every step.
Safety also means preparation. Every surgical patient is assessed by the anaesthesia team in advance, medicines and allergies are checked carefully, and each step of the day of surgery follows clear checklists. Nurses on the wards are trained to recognise early signs of complications and to call for specialist help straight away, so that small concerns never become larger problems.
Ninety-Two Beds and a Human Pace of Care
With ninety-two beds for standard admissions, short stays and day activity, Clinica Fornaca di Sessant is large enough to offer complete hospital care, yet small enough to keep a personal atmosphere. Nurses and doctors get to know their patients, and families are welcome during generous daily visiting hours. Meals are served at regular times, and patients can request options that suit their needs, which helps recovery feel more comfortable and familiar.
Before any operation, each patient meets the specialist for a detailed consultation. The doctor listens carefully to wishes and concerns, reviews medical history, explains the options and describes honestly what can be expected. There is time for questions, and no pressure to decide on the spot. After discharge, follow-up visits are planned so that recovery is monitored and any doubt can be addressed quickly.
• Ninety-two beds across three inpatient pavilions
• Detailed consultations focused on realistic, natural results
• Generous visiting hours and flexible meal options
• Clear follow-up plans after every hospital stay
• Discreet and respectful care in a calm environment
For aesthetic and reconstructive patients, this hospital setting brings a special kind of reassurance. Surgeons can count on the support of internal medicine, cardiology and critical care when needed, and the close link with the clinic's specialist units allows coordinated care pathways for patients whose needs go beyond appearance alone.
Comfort matters too. Rooms are designed to be quiet and restful, and staff pay attention to small details that make a hospital stay easier, from clear information at admission to a friendly word at the end of a long day.
Booking, Records and Contact Made Simple
Clinica Fornaca di Sessant has invested in digital tools that make it easy to arrange care and stay informed. Visits and examinations can be booked online, and a single telephone number handles appointments, bookings and general information. Through the group's patient app, people can manage appointments, access their reports and keep their medical documents in one place on their phone. Online referral systems also make life easier for patients and their family doctors.
Clear organisation continues inside the clinic. The admissions and booking office is open throughout the week, with extended hours to fit around work and family commitments. Staff explain each step of the admission process, from pre-operative checks to discharge, so that patients always know what comes next.
• Online booking for visits, examinations and check-ups
• A patient app for appointments, reports and documents
• A single contact number for bookings and information
• Home care services that extend support beyond the hospital
• Help for international visitors planning treatment in Italy
Patients who travel from other regions or from abroad benefit from this clear, well-structured approach. With a long history, a strong national network, modern technology and a genuine commitment to people, Clinica Fornaca di Sessant continues the mission that began with its founder's gift: offering care that is safe, effective and deeply human, for every patient who walks through its doors.
