ASA Hospital Featured in Austrian Press: Why Patients from Vienna Are Coming to Sarajevo for Treatment

An article published by Austrian daily KURIER on May 16th, 2025, by journalist Uwe Mauch, shed light on a growing trend: more and more patients from Vienna are turning to ASA Hospital in Sarajevo for medical care. The piece, titled “Warum ein privates Krankenhaus in Sarajevo Patienten aus Wien anlockt” ("Why a Private Hospital in Sarajevo Attracts Patients from Vienna"), highlighted our hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities, short waiting times, and highly trained medical team — and we’re proud to share that story from our perspective.

Why Choose ASA Hospital?

As part of the ASA Group, ASA Hospital is a newly built, multi-specialty facility located conveniently between Sarajevo’s historic city center and international airport. We offer comprehensive diagnostics, surgeries, and specialist consultations — often within days of first contact.

Patients from Austria, Germany, and across the region are increasingly choosing ASA Hospital for four clear reasons:

• Fast access to care – no long waiting lists.
• World-class medical expertise – including physicians trained in Austria and Germany.
• Significantly lower costs – up to 70% more affordable than comparable private care in Western Europe.
• Multilingual, culturally sensitive staff – especially valuable for the large Ex-Yugoslav community in Austria.

As KURIER reported, Austrian professionals Dr. Roland Fasold (heart surgeon and medical manager) and Esmir Kavazović (nursing director), both with strong ties to the Medical University of Vienna, are leading the charge to build medical bridges between Vienna and Sarajevo. Appointed by Medical University of Vienna International (MUVI) to support ASA Hospital’s growth, they are helping ensure the highest quality standards are met.

From Vienna to Sarajevo — Real Stories

The KURIER article highlighted two patients whose experiences reflect our mission:

• A woman told in Vienna that she likely had breast cancer was unable to get a timely follow-up appointment. Within 48 hours of calling ASA Hospital, she was on a flight to Sarajevo and received a full diagnosis without delay.
• Another patient, suffering from back pain, had waited months for an MRI in Austria. At ASA Hospital, the scan was scheduled immediately.

“These aren’t isolated cases,” notes Esmir Kavazović, formerly a director at Malteser Care in Vienna. “Every week, we receive calls from patients abroad looking for faster, affordable, and trusted care — and they’re finding it here.”

More Than a Hospital — A Familiar Touch

For many in the Ex-YU community living in Austria and Germany, ASA Hospital offers something uniquely reassuring: high-quality care delivered in a familiar cultural and linguistic context. “For many,” says Kavazović, “coming to ASA feels like coming home — with medical care that matches or exceeds Western European standards.”

We thank KURIER and Uwe Mauch for spotlighting the growing international relevance of ASA Hospital. For those seeking swift, affordable, and trusted care — Sarajevo is closer than you think.

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