Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg

9.50

Hamburg, Germany

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Departments	Ownership	Clinical trials	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
91%	244	9.5/10	$$$	5	8	1946	553	12 medical units	Private hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 553 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.4 on Google

The data collected based on 244 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Specialization in gentle surgery

The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center treats 25,000 inpatients and conducts 4,000 surgeries annually. They specialize in gentle procedures like SILS, performed with one incision through the navel, using high-resolution 3D optics.

Certified obesity treatment center

The clinic has 20 years of experience treating high-weight patients who cannot reduce it with sports and nutrition changes. They perform various bariatric operations, including gastric bypass surgery and implantation of a gastric stimulator.

Diabetes treatment by endoscopic surgery

Comprehensive treatment of diabetes and its complications is offered at the clinic, including using the non-surgical EndoBarrier system for type 2 diabetes. Additionally, there are specialized courses for insulin therapy and hypoglycemia control.

In the top 10 for joint replacement

The clinic was certified by EndoCert in 2013 as Hamburg's first full-cycle endoprosthetics center. They perform surgeries to implant and replace various artificial joints, including hips, knees, shoulders, ankles, elbows, hands, and fingers.

Broad scientific activity

Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg places great emphasis on clinical trials. For example, the vascular medicine center researches arterial and venous treatment, including stem cell therapy.

About the clinic

Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg is a private general clinic with 76 years of experience treating patients of various profiles. The clinic building was updated and expanded thanks to high-tech equipment, talented doctors, and planning for 553 inpatient and outpatient care places. The structure also includes numerous certified centers and departments. The modern emergency department treats more than 13,000 emergency cases every year. For example, in 2013, the medical center became the first in the city to receive the EndoCert certificate. In addition, the clinic was recognized as an advanced senior trauma center by the Federal Geriatrics Association, the German Geriatrics Society, and the German Gerontology and Geriatrics Society. And already in 2014, it was recognized as a hypertension center. Also, the success of the cardiology department was marked by certification from the German Cardiology Association for the chest pain unit. Additionally, the obesity center has been awarded as a reference center by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery. This recognition has been achieved due to the widespread use of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, including 4K/HD technology. Also, cooperation with the plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery department at Asklepios Clinic Altona contributes to better cosmetic results after rapid weight loss. Also, significant success was achieved by surgeons in visceral operations. As a result, in severe cases, acute pancreatitis requires extensive experience for surgical treatment and is also available at the Academic Сlinic Asklepios in Hamburg. Furthermore, the urological field of cure is unique regarding its services. In this hospital, the prostate was treated by AquaBeam surgical robot for the first time globally, which is currently recognized worldwide for its efficiency and gentleness. In addition, Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) and Greenlight laser therapy are also used with high efficiency. Asklepios Clinic Hamburg West offers patients worldwide remedies for cardiac, gastroenterological, oncological, orthopedic, and many other standard and complex diseases. In complement to medical and surgical treatment, the clinic provides outpatient services and rehabilitation in the particular therapy center RISSEN. Continuous improvement and moving forward are priorities for the hospital's doctors.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

General, oncological, bariatric surgery

Dr. med. Thomas Mansfeld

general, abdominal, and bariatric surgery, coloproctology

Endocrinology

Dr. med. Christiane Krings

internal medicine, endocrinology, and diabetology

Urology

Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Bach, FEBU

urology

Neurosurgery, spine surgery

Dr. med. Hans-Peter Kohler

neurosurgery and spine surgery, chirotherapy

Gastroenterology

Dr. med. Dirk Seeler

internal medicine, gastroenterology, and ultrasound diagnostics

Gallery

Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Location

Suurheid 20, 22559 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

Should I choose Asklepios Hospital West in Hamburg for urolithiasis?

The clinic is an excellent place to treat urological stones due to many different methods. For example, Hemolitholysis (dissolving urinary stones with drugs), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous litholapaxy, and ureterorenoscopy are gentle and very effective techniques.

Does the clinic provide wound care services?

Another strength of the medical center is wound care with negative pressure therapy for heavily oozing wounds or in preparation for skin grafting, intermittent compression, and Lucilia Sericata larval therapy.

Is the medical center suitable for treating chronic pain conditions?

Neurosurgeons, pain therapists, psychotherapists, and physical/occupational therapists collaborate to provide patients with multimodal pain management. In addition, drug analgesia is also available and meets safety standards.