IBD centres in Finland
6 hospitals with a dedicated service for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Listed alphabetically by city — not ranked.
Helsinki
HUS Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti Tower Hospital (Vatsakeskus)
The Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic at HUS Meilahti Tower Hospital examines, treats and monitors inflammatory bowel and liver diseases. An IBD nurse holds appointments at this clinic. It sits within the HUS Vatsakeskus (Abdominal Center) and has an on-site endoscopy unit for colonoscopy and biopsy.
2 named clinicians
Jyväskylä
Sairaala Nova (Keski-Suomen keskussairaala), Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue
The Central Finland wellbeing services county publishes an IBD care pathway for Sairaala Nova. An IBD nurse (IBD-hoitaja) at the gastroenterology clinic (GE-poliklinikka) provides medication guidance and biologic-injection teaching, and runs safety-lab monitoring via IBD nurse letter-appointments, supported by a BuddyCare digital care pathway.
Lappeenranta
Etelä-Karjalan keskussairaala, Etelä-Karjalan hyvinvointialue (Ekhva)
At the Etelä-Karjala Central Hospital gastroenterology clinic, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are treated. IBD patients may contact the clinic about IBD matters also between scheduled check-ups, and an IBD-specific Omavointi electronic monitoring questionnaire is used every two months and before appointments. Remote (video) appointments are offered.
Oulu
Oulu University Hospital (OYS Vatsakeskus), Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Pohde)
OYS Vatsakeskus treats inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), primarily with medication and with surgery used only if medication does not help. Crohn's disease treatment is centralised at OYS for Northern Finland.
Tampere
Tampere University Hospital (Tays), Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue
Across the Pirkanmaa wellbeing region, IBD care is delivered at four Tays sites (Keskussairaala, Hatanpää, Sastamala, Valkeakoski). Each has an IBD nurse (IBD-hoitaja) who coordinates care and is the patient's contact person for all IBD matters. Intravenous biologic infusions are given across the regional hospitals.
Turku
Turku University Hospital (Tyks), Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Varha)
Tyks runs a dedicated inflammatory bowel disease care pathway. At the Vatsatautien poliklinikka (gastroenterology clinic) an IBD nurse (IBD-hoitaja) takes part in care alongside the physician, gives disease information, provides follow-up appointments and phone follow-up, and reviews monitoring test results. A stoma nurse (avannehoitaja) supports patients who need surgery.
This directory is informational, not a ranking or a recommendation, and no centre pays to be listed. Details change — always confirm with the centre before acting, and speak to your own clinician about your care.