Top 10 Clinics for IgA Nephropathy in Italy

by Dr. Jonas Witt
Medical Doctor
November 17, 2025
5 min
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The following hospitals were selected because they appear consistently in Italian nephrology networks, rare kidney disease registries, professional society listings, and peer-reviewed research on glomerular diseases. They all:

  • run adult nephrology units with experience in immune-mediated kidney conditions
  • perform kidney biopsies, which are essential for confirming IgAN
  • offer multidisciplinary teams combining nephrology, pathology, and immunology
  • participate in national research on glomerulonephritis or chronic kidney disease
  • serve as regional reference centers for complex renal cases

This list is informational and not an endorsement. Suitability always depends on the treating clinician’s judgment and the patient’s individual circumstances.

1. ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia – Brescia, Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Unit

This centre is widely recognised for its focus on glomerulonephritis, including IgAN. It handles a high number of kidney biopsies and offers integrated nephrology, dialysis, and transplant services. Its involvement in immune-mediated kidney disease research supports up-to-date clinical expertise.

2. Policlinico di Sant’Orsola Malpighi – Bologna, Nephrology Unit

As a major university hospital, Sant’Orsola cares for complex kidney conditions and is active in research on glomerular diseases. The nephrology division includes services for chronic kidney disease, immune kidney disorders and transplant evaluation pathways.

3. Policlinico di Padova – Padova, Nephrology Unit

Padua is one of Italy’s leading centres for adult nephrology, often referenced for its diagnostic accuracy in glomerular diseases. Close collaboration between nephrology, pathology and immunology supports comprehensive IgAN evaluations.

4. Policlinico San Matteo – Pavia, Nephrology and Dialysis

San Matteo is a university and research hospital known for transplant medicine and chronic kidney disease expertise. It has participated in Italian research involving IgAN and other glomerular conditions.

5. Policlinico Gemelli – Rome, Nephrology Unit

As one of Italy’s largest university hospitals, Gemelli provides specialised consultations for glomerular diseases. The nephrology team collaborates with immunology and pathology departments for integrated assessments.

6. ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo – Milan, Nephrology Unit

This hospital participates in research networks studying IgAN and real-world treatment experiences. It is a recognised centre for immune-mediated kidney diseases in the Lombardy region.

7. Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – Milan, Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Unit

A major academic hospital with advanced kidney-disease programmes. The unit integrates nephrology, renal pathology and immunology, supporting detailed evaluation of glomerular diseases such as IgAN.

8. Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia – Udine, Nephrology Unit

Udine offers well-established nephrology services, performing diagnostic kidney biopsies and managing complex renal conditions. It supports patients across the northeastern regions of Italy.

9. Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi – Florence, Nephrology Unit

Careggi manages a wide range of adult kidney conditions, including immune-mediated nephropathies. It provides advanced diagnostics and access to multidisciplinary specialists.

10. Ospedale Molinette – Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino – Turin, Nephrology Unit

Molinette is one of the largest hospital systems in Italy, with a strong adult nephrology team focused on chronic kidney diseases, glomerulonephritis, and kidney transplantation.

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