Catholic Clinic Bochum

Fast admission

8.70

Bochum, Germany

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Is University Hospital	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
88%	287	8.7/10	$$$	5	14	1848	40000	12 medical units	State hospital	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Medium	No

Overview

Size

Medium

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.9 on Google

The data collected based on 287 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Numerous certifications for oncology treatment

Since 2022, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has granted the clinic certification of a “Multidisciplinary Oncological Center.” In 2020, the clinic was approved to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 in cancer treatment.

Competent in hemato-oncology

Since 2021, the German Cancer Society has certified the clinic as the “Center of Hemato-oncology” and treated 3,118 patients with blood cancer in 2023 with a wide range of therapy, including bone marrow transplantations.

Opportunity to join clinical trials

Currently, the Catholic Clinic Bochum offers their patients to join 100+ clinical trials with the primary focus on oncology supervised by the Ruhr University Bochum and ten more partners worldwide.

Treat rare diseases

The clinic treats 120 rare diseases following the National Action Alliance for People with Rare Diseases guidelines, invites patients with rare diseases to join clinical trials, and is guided by the Ruhr Bochum and the Witten/Herdeke Universities.

Outstanding in pancreas treatment

In 2023, the doctors from the pancreas center received “Focus” magazine awards. Additionally, specialists received the “Expert in pancreas surgery” golden award from “Leading Medicine Guide" in 2022.

About the clinic

Catholic Clinic Bochum is a highly specialized medical center closely related to the medical faculty of Ruhr University in Bochum. The Catholic Hospital Bochum includes departments of St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Elisabeth's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Hilf-Krankenhaus, Blankenstein Clinic, and Marien-Hospital Wattenscheid. This multidisciplinary network of clinics offers its outpatients and inpatients an interdisciplinary network. Holistic treatment methods and the latest medical technology are the hallmarks of each department. According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Catholic Hospital Bochum is one of the leading medical institutions in Germany. Furthermore, every year, clinic doctors get into the list of "Best Doctors in Germany," which confirms their competence and high professionalism. The hospital offers accurate diagnostics with the latest modern equipment. The medical center has MRI, CT, immunological laboratory, neonatal intensive care unit, and sleep laboratory. The clinic's pediatricians also conduct training courses for chronically ill children, such as those suffering from asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, or neurodermatitis. The hospital has the only Huntington's Disease Center in North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 2005, Catholic Clinic has been part of the Rehabilitation Hospital Network. Numerous rehabilitation services support professional medical care. Research and teaching are essential components of the daily work of the network of Catholic clinics. Many doctors of the hospital have received research awards as members of the medical faculty of the Ruhr University in Bochum. The specialized departments of the hospital consist of diabetology and endocrinology, hematology and oncology, gastroenterology and hepatology, general abdominal surgery, dermatology, neurology, and pediatrics. The clinic's doctors provide first-class medical care with an individual approach, and the health of patients is the ultimate goal of the medical team. Specialists are constantly improving - in everyday work and research at the medical university.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

General, visceral surger

Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl

general and abdominal surgery

Dermatology, allergology

Dr. med. Klaus Hoffmann

dermatology, venereology, and allergology

Diabetology, endocrinology

PD. Dr. med. Johannes Dietrich

internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetology, metabolic disorders

Vascular surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Achim Mumme

vascular and general surgery

Hematology, oncology, palliative care

Prof. Dr. med. Anke Reinacher-Schick

hematology and oncology

Gallery

Extra services

Visa Support

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Cafeteria

Accessibility Features

Location

St. Elisabeth-Hospital, Bleichstraße 15, 44787 Bochum, Germany

FAQ

Why should I choose Catholic Clinic Bochum for cardio surgery?

The hospital is a famous cardiology center where experienced doctors and scientists develop minimally invasive techniques and effective rehabilitation. The medical team performs local gene therapy to prevent restenosis after PTCA, allowing the clinic to perform one of the city's most effective cures.

Does the medical center provide ENT services?

Thanks to cooperation with the university and constant investment, the hospital can apply a highly effective cure. Treatment of deaf patients with implanted Vibrant Soundbridge, microscopic and endoscopic navigation controlled interventions attract patients worldwide.

What range of services is available at the hospital?

Doctors constantly try to use multiple modern treatment methods for endocrine, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases with gentle surgical techniques and care for patients of all ages. Translational scientific research provides patients with uninterrupted access to medical innovations.