University Hospital Policlinico G.Rodolico-San Marco
Area of expertise and the Healthcare Provider’s contribution to care for patients within the MetabERN Network
AOUP “G. Rodolico – San Marco” in Catania is a public healthcare institution that plays a crucial role in providing healthcare services to the Sicilian region and beyond. The hospital represents a hub for highly complex and technologically advanced treatments and also serves as a Regional Reference Center.
The institution is committed to ensure essential levels of care, to meet the comprehensive health needs of its patinets and to foster an environment that encourages professional growth and development among its staff.
The institution’s primary objectives are defined by regional healthcare programming and are aligned with the University of Catania’s goals. The institution serves as the primary reference point for the university in terms of healthcare activities essential to its teaching and research missions.
Specific treatments and interventions provided by the HCPs
Key functions and areas of focus:
- Research: The institution is actively involved in research, collaborating with the School of Medicine and the “Biomedical High Technology District of Sicily.”
- Healthcare: The institution provides highly specialized medical and surgical treatments, particularly in the areas of cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, maternal-child health, oncology, and hematology.
- Emergency care: The institution is a key player in emergency and urgent care.
- Technology: The institution is committed to adopting new technologies to develop innovative and highly professional activities.
- Partnerships: The institution seeks to establish partnerships with public and private entities to promote translational medicine and facilitate the transfer of research findings into clinical practice.

University Hospital Policlinico G.Rodolico-San Marco
Via S. Sofia, 78, Catania, CT, Italia