Colentina Clinical Hospital, the „Noul Pantelimon” of 1864
Spitalul Colentina (Colentina Hospital), on Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare, was decided upon in 1858 under the name „Noul Pantelimon” (“New Pantelimon”) and inaugurated in 1864 in the presence of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. On its official website it lists surgery, internal medicine and other departments.
Spitalul Clinic Colentina (Colentina Clinical Hospital) is at Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare no. 19–21, in Sector 2. Its story begins in the 19th century.
„Noul Pantelimon,” 1858
According to press reports, in 1858 Prince Scarlat Ghica decided to establish a new hospital, at first called „Noul Pantelimon” (“New Pantelimon”). The 8.73-hectare site had been donated by Prince Grigore Ghica. According to Playtech, poor-quality materials were found in 1859, and reconstruction began in 1862.
The 1864 inauguration
Construction was finished at the end of 1863, and the hospital was inaugurated in 1864 in the presence of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, five years after the Union of the Principalities. The sources do not agree on the exact day, so only the year is given here. At first, the hospital had a medicine service and a surgery service. According to Playtech, consultations were free of charge.
Expansion in the 19th century
According to Playtech, from the 1870s new pavilions were built, including barracks for contagious patients, a service for venereal diseases and a bath and disinfection pavilion. In 1897, Gheorghe Marinescu became chief physician, and in 1919 the Clinic of Nervous Diseases was transferred to Colentina.
Departments the hospital lists
On its official website, consulted in October 2026, the hospital presents several departments, including neurosurgery, surgery, plastic surgery, urology, orthopedics, ENT, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology, rheumatology, internal medicine, pulmonology, medical oncology, neurology, dermatology, anesthesia and intensive care, and medical rehabilitation. The full, current list is on the hospital’s website.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colentina Hospital?
At Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare no. 19–21, in Sector 2 of Bucharest.
When was the hospital founded?
Its founding was decided in 1858, and the inauguration took place in 1864, according to the press.
Why is it called Colentina?
The sources consulted do not say why the hospital received this name, so no explanation is given here. All that is known is that it was originally called „Noul Pantelimon.”
Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare 19-21, sector 2, București
