DaVinci Health

DaVinci Health is a private hospital in central Birkirkara. It brings consultations with specialists, diagnostic scans, laboratory tests, minor procedures and therapies together in one building, so a patient can move from a first appointment to tests and follow-up without travelling between sites.

It is a useful address for several kinds of reader: residents who prefer private consultations, expatriates and employers who need a work permit medical, and visitors who want to see a doctor quickly while they are in Malta. On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directories of private clinics in Malta, paediatric clinics in Malta and physiotherapists in Malta.

A private hospital since 2000

The hospital was founded in 2000 and has therefore been operating for more than 25 years. Its mission goes beyond treating illness to promoting lifelong health, through preventive and joined-up care that looks at both physical and mental wellbeing, with an emphasis on early detection and personalised plans.

The hospital serves four broad groups: local residents who want private consultations and diagnostics, employers and expatriates who need work permit or occupational health assessments, individuals and families looking for continuing care and preventive screening, and visitors to Malta who need prompt private attention. Its facilities include modern consultation rooms, a radiology suite, an endoscopy unit, a clinical laboratory, minor surgery rooms and comfortable waiting areas, and the building is upgraded as needs change, with attention to infection control and accessibility.

The set-up is built around speed and convenience: same-day appointments are offered, consultations and tests are coordinated across departments, and records are kept in a secure electronic system. Staff speak several languages and the service is run with discretion, which matters to patients who want privacy.

Looking ahead, the hospital plans to invest in diagnostic technology, expand its digital patient services and online booking, and build closer cooperation between departments.

Leadership and the medical team

The management team is led by Dr Pierre Vassallo as chief executive and Mrs Kate Vassallo as chief financial officer. Mr Josef Pace is chief operating officer and Ms Tiziana Lagana is deputy chief operating officer. Dr Melvin D'Anastasi serves as medical director and managing radiologist.

Alongside the full-time team, the hospital works with a network of accredited consultants, nurses and support staff across its specialties. The cardiology department, for instance, includes Dr Philip Dingli, Dr Jeremy Fleri Soler, Dr Elton Pllaha and Dr Alexander Borg, and dermatology has Dr Charmaine Apap.

Walk-in and urgent care

The walk-in clinic gives access to a doctor without an appointment, for adults and children. It handles urgent but non-life-threatening problems, and examples include fevers, infections, earache and sore throats, minor injuries and fractures, cuts, burns and skin reactions, and requests for medical certificates. It is not a replacement for the national emergency services, and anyone facing a life-threatening situation should call the emergency number.

Hours are Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 9.30 pm, Saturday from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, and Sunday and public holidays from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm. X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI are available on site, along with same-day blood tests and cardiac checks such as an ECG, stress test and 24 or 48 hour Holter monitor. Same-day specialist access is often possible depending on triage and clinical urgency.

General medicine at the clinic also covers prescriptions, referrals, pre-operative assessments and vaccinations.

The walk-in service is also the route to ask for a fast medical certificate, and the hospital separates walk-in visits from specialist bookings: a specialist appointment suits long-term conditions, follow-up care, detailed assessments or a request for a particular consultant.

Work permit medicals and occupational health

A dedicated clinic handles medical clearance for people starting a job in Malta. It carries out new employment checks, assessments of fitness for work and reviews after work-related injuries, and it provides same-day documents, including medical reports for Identity Malta.

This is relevant for anyone going through the process described in our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK, and for remote workers reading our digital nomad guide. Employers can also use the occupational health screening to check that staff are fit for their roles.

The same clinic offers pre-employment checks that employers can arrange for new staff, which keeps medical clearance, documents and any follow-up tests in one place instead of splitting them between a surgery, a laboratory and a scan centre.

Specialist departments

More than 30 departments are listed. They include cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, endoscopy, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, general medicine, gynaecology, haematology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, pain management, paediatrics, physiotherapy, psychiatry, radiology, rheumatology, urology and vascular surgery.

Cardiology offers ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac CT with calcium scoring, and blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring, with consultations that cover history, examination and a plan of care. Dermatology covers skin, hair and nail conditions, skin checks with a dermatoscope, minor procedures under local anaesthetic such as mole removal and cryotherapy, and cosmetic treatments including chemical peels, laser resurfacing and dermal fillers.

The cardiology team sees patients with conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol disorders, irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease, valve disease, heart failure and chest pain, and it works with the radiology, laboratory and physiotherapy departments. In dermatology the conditions treated include acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, hair loss, nail disorders, pigment problems and moles or skin tags. The clinical psychology team carries out assessments for ADHD and autism, mood and anxiety, and behaviour in children, plus therapy for stress, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties.

Clinical psychology offers assessments and therapy for individuals, couples, families, children and teenagers, using approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, play therapy and art therapy, and the team collaborates with psychiatrists and GPs. Physiotherapy, paediatrics and aesthetic medicine complete the allied health offer.

This page describes what is offered and is not medical advice. Questions about symptoms or treatment should go to a doctor.

Imaging, laboratory and screening

The building houses a radiology suite with digital X-ray, ultrasound, mammography and MRI, and the services also include CT, bone mineral density and dental scans. An endoscopy unit performs procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy and colposcopy, and minor surgery rooms support smaller operations.

An on-site laboratory carries out blood analysis, hormone panels, infection screening, histology and cytology, with quick reporting.

Health check packages are built by age, gender, occupation and lifestyle. Programmes focus on cardiovascular health, common cancers and occupational health. A related article on the hospital's site discusses screening after 40, and the screening team can explain which package fits you.

Results from tests and consultations are kept in an encrypted electronic health record accessible only to authorised staff, and the hospital stresses patient confidentiality across all of its departments.

For visitors and families

Short-stay visitors are among the patient base, which makes the hospital a practical option if you need to see a private doctor during a holiday. Our overview of what Malta offers visitors and our guide to where to stay in Malta can help you choose a base within reach of Birkirkara.

Families can use paediatrics, and walk-in care for children, while our directory also lists another private clinic, Clinica Joia, and a dentist, Apex Dental, in the same part of Malta.

Contacting DaVinci Health

The hospital is on Kan Karmenu Pirotta Road in Birkirkara. Online booking is currently switched off on its site, and patients are asked to contact the team to arrange an appointment. A triage team answers questions about which department suits a particular concern.

When you write, say which service you are interested in, such as a walk-in visit, a specialist consultation, a scan, a screening package or a work permit medical, and whether the patient is an adult or a child. That lets the hospital direct your message to the right department.

Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to DaVinci Health, who will reply to you directly.