Surgical Center Bologna
San Donato Group – Villa Erbosa

One of the surgical locations of OrthoChildren Center is located in Bologna: Villa Erbosa.
Part of the San Donato Group, Italy’s leading private hospital group, a symbol of private healthcare excellence in both clinical practice and scientific research.
Surgical procedures are scheduled following an outpatient evaluation performed by the Team doctors.
The Headquarters
Villa Erbosa is the largest private hospital in Emilia-Romagna and, with its various ultra-specialized departments, represents a point of reference for orthopedic pathologies.
It is a large 6-floor facility, with 8 operating rooms, a dedicated radiology section with X-rays, CT, MRI and other services.
Located in the northern area of Bologna, easily accessible by plane, train, and car from major Italian and European cities.

The Activities
Surgical activities
In the facility we perform:
- Day Surgery Interventions
- Low complexity interventions
- Highly complex interventions (hip dislocation reconstructions, limb lengthening, etc.)
The anesthesiology team
Our team collaborates with a dedicated pediatric anesthesiology team, with extensive experience in pediatric anesthesia and resuscitation.
The facility also offers semi-intensive care for more complex cases.
Useful Information
How to Access
Surgical procedures are scheduled following an outpatient evaluation performed by the team’s doctors. Procedures are performed in various ways:
- under the National Italian Health Service for Italian citizens (via referral from the GP)
- in private form (it is possible to request a quote from our contacts)
- through health insurance (you can contact the Villa Erbosa Conventions Office for information)
Hotel agreements/where to stay
During hospitalization, if the patient is a minor, a parent must be present at all times. A list of nearby facilities is available for family members.
Further information about the facility:
We recommend contacting the facility or visiting the website: https://www.grupposandonato.it/strutture/casa-di-cura-villa-erbosa
Address
Villa Erbosa – Gruppo San Donato
Via dell’Arcoveggio, 50, 40129
Bologna (BO), Bologna
How to get there
Villa Erbosa is less than 2 km from Bologna Central Station and is easily accessible by bus or car.
- By car: Exit 6 of the ring road. The facility has a large internal parking lot (for a fee). There is a parking area with spaces reserved for disabled guests in front of the hospital.
- By bus: Line no. 11 (11C outward, 11A-B return) allows you to easily reach the hospital from various points of the city, including the historic center and the bus station.
- By train: from the central railway station: Taxi (8 minutes) or bus (line 11).
- By plane: From the airport: Taxi (11-minute journey). Alternatively, take the shuttle to Central Station and then follow the directions.


