Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ponderas Academic Hospital mark a new milestone in their collaboration with the designation of Ponderas as a Philips Reference Center for Image-Guided Therapy (IGT). The status recognizes the shared commitment of the two organizations to supporting the development of minimally invasive procedures, medical education and the exchange of best practices, with the goal of contributing to better patient outcomes.
The partnership between Philips and Ponderas, which began in 2026, has developed around a shared vision: using technology to help medical teams make fast, informed decisions and to facilitate patient access to minimally invasive treatments. As part of the collaboration, Ponderas has implemented the Philips One IGT platform, consisting of two fixed angiography systems and one mobile C-arm system, which support a wide range of interventional procedures.
The Philips Reference Center status reflects how technology and clinical evaluation can be integrated to create an environment dedicated to learning, collaboration and innovation. The center will give healthcare professionals from Romania and the region the opportunity to take part in clinical visits, training sessions and experience exchanges, observing the application of IGT solutions in everyday medical practice.
“Strong partnerships with healthcare providers are essential for developing solutions that respond to real challenges in clinical practice. The collaboration with Ponderas Academic Hospital demonstrates how advanced image-guided therapy technology, together with the expertise of medical teams, can help optimize clinical workflows and support better patient outcomes. We are honored to recognize Ponderas as a Philips Reference Center and to continue developing this collaboration together,” said Șerban Isopescu – Weber, District Leader, Philips Romania.
“Achieving Philips Reference Center status confirms our commitment to continuously investing in technology, education and clinical excellence. Together with Philips, we are creating a framework in which specialists can share their experience, learn from one another and contribute to the development of practices that bring real benefits to patients,” said Dr. Alina Ambrozie, Executive Director, Bucharest Inpatient Regina Maria.
Through this collaboration, Philips and Ponderas aim to accelerate knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices in image-guided therapy. The activities carried out within the Philips Reference Center will contribute to the development of healthcare professionals’ skills and to promoting the use of minimally invasive procedures, supporting the continuous transformation of patient care.
