When recovery slows after stroke, see whether stem cell therapy could help your loved one regain mobility, speech, and independence — in a free online consultation
At Swiss Medica in Belgrade, our doctors have helped hundreds of post-stroke patients achieve visible improvements in daily function — even when months of rehabilitation brought little or no progress
Since 2011, families from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and across Europe have traveled to our clinic for treatment.
Since 2011, families from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and across Europe have traveled to our clinic for treatment.
Get clear answers about safety, risks, and realistic outcomes
Dr. Lana, MD
R&D Director, Regenerative Medicine Specialist
R&D Director, Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Book Your Free 1-Hour Consultation with a Doctor
Privacy guaranteed: everything you share remains fully confidential.
What You’ll Get From the Doctor During Your Consultation
In this consultation, the doctor will:
This consultation is a medical screening — not a sales call.
If stem cell therapy is not appropriate for your case, the doctor will clearly explain why and discuss safer or more suitable options.
Our goal is to help you make a calm, informed, and safe decision — so you can feel confident you’ve truly explored all reasonable options.
- Review your medical records, scans, and current condition
- Explain whether stem cell therapy may be appropriate in your specific case
- Clarify what level of improvement may realistically be expected
- Discuss possible risks, limitations, and safety considerations
- Answer your questions about timing, travel, and next steps — if any
This consultation is a medical screening — not a sales call.
If stem cell therapy is not appropriate for your case, the doctor will clearly explain why and discuss safer or more suitable options.
Our goal is to help you make a calm, informed, and safe decision — so you can feel confident you’ve truly explored all reasonable options.
What You’ll Have Before You Even Speak to a Doctor
Right after booking the consultation, you’ll receive a short, practical resource pack designed to help you understand safety, risks, and realistic outcomes — without having to dig through conflicting information online.
These materials are meant to answer the most common questions families have before speaking to a doctor, and help you prepare calmly and confidently.
These materials are meant to answer the most common questions families have before speaking to a doctor, and help you prepare calmly and confidently.
What’s included:
Safety & Risk Guide
Clear explanations of safety considerations, potential risks, and situations where treatment may not be appropriate.
Who May Benefit — And Who Should Not
Straightforward criteria based on time since stroke and current condition.
Realistic Outcomes After Stroke
What kinds of improvements are sometimes seen — and what should not be expected.
Real Patient Stories
Honest experiences from families who have been through treatment.
Clear explanations of safety considerations, potential risks, and situations where treatment may not be appropriate.
Who May Benefit — And Who Should Not
Straightforward criteria based on time since stroke and current condition.
Realistic Outcomes After Stroke
What kinds of improvements are sometimes seen — and what should not be expected.
Real Patient Stories
Honest experiences from families who have been through treatment.
Real patient stories — what improved, and how gradually
These are some of the patient stories we are allowed to share publicly
From no further progress to small but meaningful daily independence
Before therapy:
After initial rehabilitation in the UK, progress stopped and further therapy was no longer offered. He had difficulties with swallowing, speech, movement, balance, and depended on full-time care.
After therapy:
After stem cell treatment and supportive rehabilitation, gradual changes followed. Kyle began swallowing solid food, saying simple words, sitting longer, and controlling his arms and legs better. He can now eat independently, hold objects, turn lights on and off, manage basic controls at home, sleep through the night, and maintain better bladder control. Improvements continue steadily over time.
After initial rehabilitation in the UK, progress stopped and further therapy was no longer offered. He had difficulties with swallowing, speech, movement, balance, and depended on full-time care.
After therapy:
After stem cell treatment and supportive rehabilitation, gradual changes followed. Kyle began swallowing solid food, saying simple words, sitting longer, and controlling his arms and legs better. He can now eat independently, hold objects, turn lights on and off, manage basic controls at home, sleep through the night, and maintain better bladder control. Improvements continue steadily over time.
Regaining the Ability to Stand After Long-Term Stroke Effects
despite therapies.
From severe post-stroke disability to gradual gains in walking and independence
Before therapy:
Suffered an ischemic stroke and coma. After 1.5 years of physiotherapy in Rome, recovery was minimal. Was completely paralyzed and dependent on others, with only limited use of the upper limbs.
After therapy:
After multiple stem cell treatment courses, regained the ability to walk with a stick, became independent in daily life, returned to driving, and started working again. Experienced significant physical, personal, and social improvements.
Suffered an ischemic stroke and coma. After 1.5 years of physiotherapy in Rome, recovery was minimal. Was completely paralyzed and dependent on others, with only limited use of the upper limbs.
After therapy:
After multiple stem cell treatment courses, regained the ability to walk with a stick, became independent in daily life, returned to driving, and started working again. Experienced significant physical, personal, and social improvements.
From unable to stand to taking a few steps and saying words
Before therapy:
After an ischemic stroke, rehabilitation and physiotherapy brought little to no improvement. She could not stand on her own and required constant support. Speech was very limited.
After therapy:
Gradual changes began to appear. She can now stand more steadily, take a few steps with a cane, and say some words spontaneously rather than only repeating them. Progress is slow but visible day by day, and her condition continues to improve with ongoing therapy.
After an ischemic stroke, rehabilitation and physiotherapy brought little to no improvement. She could not stand on her own and required constant support. Speech was very limited.
After therapy:
Gradual changes began to appear. She can now stand more steadily, take a few steps with a cane, and say some words spontaneously rather than only repeating them. Progress is slow but visible day by day, and her condition continues to improve with ongoing therapy.
From left-side paralysis to better walking, speech, and swallowing
Before therapy:
After a heart attack and four strokes, Rolf had severe weakness on his left side. His left arm and foot were poorly controlled, and he struggled with speech and swallowing. Years of rehabilitation in Norway brought no meaningful progress.
After therapy:
Rolf regained better control of his left arm and foot. He can now lift his arm, walk and manage stairs with training, and has noticed improvements in speech and swallowing.
After a heart attack and four strokes, Rolf had severe weakness on his left side. His left arm and foot were poorly controlled, and he struggled with speech and swallowing. Years of rehabilitation in Norway brought no meaningful progress.
After therapy:
Rolf regained better control of his left arm and foot. He can now lift his arm, walk and manage stairs with training, and has noticed improvements in speech and swallowing.
From minimal awareness to saying a few words and engaging in daily activities
Before therapy:
After a heart attack and stroke, Julie’s 37-year-old son was left with severe cognitive and physical impairments. He had almost no awareness of himself, could not speak, struggled with vision, and required full assistance in daily life. Rehabilitation at home brought little progress, and the family was told there were no further options.
After therapy:
Following treatment and ongoing rehabilitation, he began showing gradual but meaningful changes. He started saying a few words, responding more to his surroundings, and engaging with exercises. His vision, coordination, and ability to participate in daily activities improved step by step.
After a heart attack and stroke, Julie’s 37-year-old son was left with severe cognitive and physical impairments. He had almost no awareness of himself, could not speak, struggled with vision, and required full assistance in daily life. Rehabilitation at home brought little progress, and the family was told there were no further options.
After therapy:
Following treatment and ongoing rehabilitation, he began showing gradual but meaningful changes. He started saying a few words, responding more to his surroundings, and engaging with exercises. His vision, coordination, and ability to participate in daily activities improved step by step.
What patients commonly report after treatment
More control over their body
Better control of an arm or leg, with movements becoming smoother and more coordinated.
Feeling steadier on their feet
Improved stability when standing or walking — sometimes still with support.
Easier communication in daily life
Clearer speech or easier swallowing during everyday conversations and meals.
Doing more without constant help
Stronger muscles that make daily tasks and rehabilitation exercises easier to manage.
Confidence to keep going
Feeling more confident continuing rehabilitation and staying engaged in recovery.
Better control of an arm or leg, with movements becoming smoother and more coordinated.
Feeling steadier on their feet
Improved stability when standing or walking — sometimes still with support.
Easier communication in daily life
Clearer speech or easier swallowing during everyday conversations and meals.
Doing more without constant help
Stronger muscles that make daily tasks and rehabilitation exercises easier to manage.
Confidence to keep going
Feeling more confident continuing rehabilitation and staying engaged in recovery.
Important to know
Results vary. Not every patient responds, and not everyone is a candidate.
That’s why the first step is a medical consultation, where a doctor reviews the case and explains what may or may not be realistic in your specific situation.
That’s why the first step is a medical consultation, where a doctor reviews the case and explains what may or may not be realistic in your specific situation.
Find out if there is still a realistic chance for improvement after stroke
Many families reach a point where daily care becomes routine — but progress slows or stops.
You may recognize this:
• "We do everything for them — all day, every day."
• "There was some progress at first… and then nothing changed."
• "Doctors tell us: ‘This is how it will stay.'"
At some point, the hardest part is no longer the physical effort.
It’s the uncertainty.
Families often try to find answers in different ways:
by reading articles, comparing stories, asking different specialists.
But answers are general, opinions conflict, and the situation stays unclear.
You’re left wondering:
• Is there still a reasonable chance for improvement — or not?
• Are we protecting them… or slowly losing valuable time?
• Is stem cell therapy a real option — or just false hope?
You may recognize this:
• "We do everything for them — all day, every day."
• "There was some progress at first… and then nothing changed."
• "Doctors tell us: ‘This is how it will stay.'"
At some point, the hardest part is no longer the physical effort.
It’s the uncertainty.
Families often try to find answers in different ways:
by reading articles, comparing stories, asking different specialists.
But answers are general, opinions conflict, and the situation stays unclear.
You’re left wondering:
• Is there still a reasonable chance for improvement — or not?
• Are we protecting them… or slowly losing valuable time?
• Is stem cell therapy a real option — or just false hope?
One focused consultation instead of months of uncertainty
That’s why the next step is not another article, forum, or opinion —
but one structured medical consultation focused on your specific case.
Free 1-Hour Online Consultation with a Regenerative Medicine Doctor
In one conversation, a doctor experienced in post-stroke recovery and regenerative medicine will:
This is a medical screening, not a sales call.
If stem cell therapy is not appropriate, the doctor will clearly explain why.
but one structured medical consultation focused on your specific case.
Free 1-Hour Online Consultation with a Regenerative Medicine Doctor
In one conversation, a doctor experienced in post-stroke recovery and regenerative medicine will:
- review your medical records, scans, and history
- explain whether stem cell therapy may be a realistic option for your situation
- clarify what level of improvement may be possible — and what is unlikely
- discuss safety considerations, limitations, and risks
- help you understand whether it makes sense to explore this further — or not
This is a medical screening, not a sales call.
If stem cell therapy is not appropriate, the doctor will clearly explain why.
Dr. Lana, MD
R&D Director, Regenerative Medicine Specialist
R&D Director, Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Book Your Free 1-Hour Consultation with a Doctor
Privacy guaranteed: everything you share remains fully confidential.
How the Consultation Works
Request & Scheduling
After you submit your request, our coordinator contacts you to arrange an online consultation.
After you submit your request, our coordinator contacts you to arrange an online consultation.
Preparing Your Case
Before the consultation, we collect and review your medical information — including stroke history, scans, rehabilitation progress, and current limitations — so the doctor can prepare specifically for your case.
Before the consultation, we collect and review your medical information — including stroke history, scans, rehabilitation progress, and current limitations — so the doctor can prepare specifically for your case.
Online Medical Consultation
You meet directly with a doctor experienced in post-stroke recovery and regenerative medicine. You’ll have time to ask questions and get clear, honest answers.
You meet directly with a doctor experienced in post-stroke recovery and regenerative medicine. You’ll have time to ask questions and get clear, honest answers.
From Uncertainty to Clarity
Understand whether stem cell therapy is appropriate for this specific stroke case — or not, and why.
From Questions to Straight Answers
Learn how regenerative therapy is used after stroke, when it may help, and when it doesn’t — explained in plain, understandable language.
From Endless Research to a Clear Direction
Replace months of reading and second-guessing with one structured, case-specific medical review.
From Guessing to Informed Decisions
Make decisions based on medical reasoning, not hope, fear, or conflicting opinions.
With this information, many families feel they can finally stop exhausting research and emotional back-and-forth — and move forward knowing they’ve explored this option carefully and responsibly.
After Your Consultation: What You’ll Have
Personalized Medical Summary
You receive a clear written summary with:
No pressure. No obligation to proceed.
Privacy guaranteed: everything you share remains fully confidential.
- the doctor’s conclusions for your case
- recommended next steps (if any)
- explanations you can share with family or other doctors
No pressure. No obligation to proceed.
Privacy guaranteed: everything you share remains fully confidential.
“We finally understood whether this was something worth considering — or not.
That alone lifted a huge weight off our shoulders.”
That alone lifted a huge weight off our shoulders.”
— Wife of a post-stroke patient
— Daughter of a stroke survivor
“What mattered most to us was honesty.
They didn’t promise results — they explained what was realistic and what wasn’t.”
They didn’t promise results — they explained what was realistic and what wasn’t.”
— Husband of a post-stroke patient
“Even hearing that some outcomes were unlikely was helpful.
For the first time, we stopped guessing.”
For the first time, we stopped guessing.”
— Son of a stroke patient
“It didn’t feel like a sales call.
It felt like a doctor trying to help us make the right decision.”
It felt like a doctor trying to help us make the right decision.”
— Family member of a patient after ischemic stroke
“We left the call knowing we had real information — not hope, not fear, just clarity.”
— Caregiver of a post-stroke patient
“For months we kept reading, asking, comparing… and still didn’t know what to do.
After the consultation, everything was explained clearly and calmly.”
After the consultation, everything was explained clearly and calmly.”
What People Say After Speaking With Our Doctors
Why Families Worldwide Choose Swiss Medica for Post-Stroke Recovery
SWISS MEDICA
Since 2011, families from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and across Europe have come to Swiss Medica — often after months or years of stalled recovery, conflicting opinions, and unanswered questions.
A Hospital — Not a Private Office
Doctors Who Actually Work With Post-Stroke Recovery
Case-Specific Evaluation — Not One-Size-Fits-All
Advanced rehabilitation designed specifically for stroke patients
In-House Cell Processing & Quality Control
Integrated regenerative medicine — when appropriate
Multidisciplinary care — not isolated decisions
Post-stroke recovery often involves more than one system. Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team that may include:
Designed for international families
Swiss Medica works with patients traveling from abroad and provides:
A Hospital — Not a Private Office
- Treatment programs are designed and delivered within a licensed European hospital
- In-house diagnostics, laboratories, and rehabilitation departments
- Continuous monitoring by doctors and nurses throughout the stay
- European standards of safety, hygiene, and medical protocols
Doctors Who Actually Work With Post-Stroke Recovery
- Doctors experienced in neurological recovery and regenerative medicine
- Practical experience with post-stroke patients — not theoretical advice
- Decisions based on real cases, diagnostics, and timelines, not general guidelines
Case-Specific Evaluation — Not One-Size-Fits-All
- Review of scans, medical history, time since stroke, and current function
- Consideration of neurological, vascular, metabolic, and systemic factors
- Clear explanation of what may be realistic — and what is not
Advanced rehabilitation designed specifically for stroke patients
- Experienced rehabilitation physicians
- Physiotherapists trained to work with post-stroke limitations
- Modern equipment and technologies adapted specifically for stroke recovery
- Gait training, balance work, muscle activation, and functional retraining
In-House Cell Processing & Quality Control
- Own GMP-compliant laboratory for cell processing
- Strict quality control, viability testing, and traceability
- No third-party cell sourcing without oversight
Integrated regenerative medicine — when appropriate
- Different types of ethically sourced mesenchymal stem cells
- Multiple administration routes depending on neurological goals
- Supportive therapies aimed at neuroplasticity, vascular repair, and systemic recovery
Multidisciplinary care — not isolated decisions
Post-stroke recovery often involves more than one system. Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team that may include:
- Neurologists
- Rehabilitation doctors
- Anesthesiologists
- Physiotherapists and functional therapy specialists
Designed for international families
Swiss Medica works with patients traveling from abroad and provides:
- On-site accommodation for patients and accompanying family members
- Three organic meals per day
- Airport transfers and translation support
- A calm, structured environment focused on recovery. So families can focus on the patient — not logistics.
Privacy guaranteed: everything you share remains fully confidential.
Inside Swiss Medica: Our Hospital in Belgrade, Serbia
Find Out Whether Stem Cell Therapy Still Makes Sense In Your Case
Free 1-Hour Online Consultation with a Doctor
In one conversation, a doctor experienced in post-stroke recovery and regenerative medicine will:
No pressure. No promises. Just clear, case-specific answers.
- review your medical history and current condition
- explain whether stem cell therapy may be reasonable in your case — or not
- outline realistic outcomes, risks, and limitations
No pressure. No promises. Just clear, case-specific answers.
Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most Often
All procedures are performed in licensed medical facilities under sterile conditions, using certified cell products that meet strict quality and safety standards.
We use certified stem cell products derived from umbilical cord and placenta — among the most studied and widely used sources in regenerative medicine.
Stem cell therapy has been studied in post-stroke patients, and available clinical data suggest that it is generally well tolerated in properly selected patients.
During the consultation, the doctor will explain known risks, limitations, and situations where treatment is not recommended — so you can make an informed, balanced decision.
We use certified stem cell products derived from umbilical cord and placenta — among the most studied and widely used sources in regenerative medicine.
Stem cell therapy has been studied in post-stroke patients, and available clinical data suggest that it is generally well tolerated in properly selected patients.
During the consultation, the doctor will explain known risks, limitations, and situations where treatment is not recommended — so you can make an informed, balanced decision.
Many treating physicians do not work with regenerative medicine in daily practice, especially in post-stroke recovery.
That doesn’t mean they are wrong — it usually means this area is outside their routine clinical practice.
During the consultation, you’ll speak with a doctor who does work specifically with post-stroke patients and regenerative therapies
That doesn’t mean they are wrong — it usually means this area is outside their routine clinical practice.
During the consultation, you’ll speak with a doctor who does work specifically with post-stroke patients and regenerative therapies
We openly share real patient stories, including video cases from families who agreed to speak publicly about their experience.
Many families also look at independent sources — forums, patient communities, and third-party review platforms — to see how others describe their experience with our clinic.
In addition, some patients who come to Swiss Medica choose to openly document their recovery process and share it on social media over time. You’ll be able to review these examples and ask questions during your consultation.
Many families also look at independent sources — forums, patient communities, and third-party review platforms — to see how others describe their experience with our clinic.
In addition, some patients who come to Swiss Medica choose to openly document their recovery process and share it on social media over time. You’ll be able to review these examples and ask questions during your consultation.
Swiss Medica began its work in Switzerland in 2011, focusing on regenerative medicine and medical innovation.
In 2016, we relocated our clinical facilities to Serbia. The country offered a supportive medical regulatory framework and excellent logistics for international patients, making treatment more accessible without compromising quality.
In 2024, we opened a modern private hospital in Belgrade — now the main hub of Swiss Medica. Today, we operate in Belgrade and Slovenia, while also preparing to expand with offices in the USA, Thailand, South Africa, the UAE, and China
In 2016, we relocated our clinical facilities to Serbia. The country offered a supportive medical regulatory framework and excellent logistics for international patients, making treatment more accessible without compromising quality.
In 2024, we opened a modern private hospital in Belgrade — now the main hub of Swiss Medica. Today, we operate in Belgrade and Slovenia, while also preparing to expand with offices in the USA, Thailand, South Africa, the UAE, and China
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Patients' feedback, articles, and testimonials provided on this site are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a guaranteed result for every case of illness.
The treatment result depends on the disease, patient's condition, number of treatment procedures, etc.
The treatment result depends on the disease, patient's condition, number of treatment procedures, etc.
