Gruppo Villa Maria S.p.A. (GVM Care & Research) is one of the largest private healthcare groups in Italy, operating in the fields of healthcare, medical research, education, rehabilitation, and wellness. Founded in 1973 with the opening of the Villa Maria Clinic in Cotignola (Ravenna), the Group has grown from a small 180-bed hospital into a major international network of healthcare institutions.
Today, GVM brings together dozens of multidisciplinary and specialized hospitals and clinics across Italy and other European countries. The Group specializes in cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, oncology, and advanced diagnostic services. GVM healthcare facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art medical technologies, work in close collaboration with the Italian National Health Service, and actively contribute to scientific research, medical education, and the development of international medical tourism.