St. Josef-Hospital Bochum - Catholic Hospital Bochum

8.90

Bochum, Germany

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Is University Hospital	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
88%	592	8.9/10	$$$	9	15	1911	645	206899	12 medical units	State hospital	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 645 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.4 on Google

The data collected based on 592 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

University Medicine of the Ruhr-University

As a core campus of the Ruhr-University Bochum, St. Josef-Hospital combines high-end research with compassionate care. It serves as a major medical provider in the Ruhr Metropolitan Region, with 15 specialized departments.

International Center for Pancreatic Surgery

The hospital hosts one of Europe’s most renowned pancreas units, led by globally recognized experts. It is a high-volume facility performing 200+ complex pancreatic resections annually, including the Whipple procedure, with mortality rates significantly below the national average.

Robotic & Minimally Invasive Precision

Utilizing the Da Vinci Xi robotic system, the surgical team specializes in keyhole pancreatic surgery. This advanced technology allows for sub-millimeter precision in tumor removal and splenic preservation, resulting in less blood loss and a 30% faster recovery time compared to open surgery.

Global Hub for Multiple Sclerosis

The neurology division is an internationally recognized center for neuroimmunology. It treats one of the largest MS patient cohorts in Europe, offers advanced intrathecal therapies, and leads multicenter trials for NMOSD and MOGAD.

Pioneering Diabetes & Beta-Cell Research

The diabetology unit is a national leader in clinical diabetes research. It specializes in post-operative metabolic care for pancreatic patients and is at the forefront of developing GLP-1 receptor agonists and artificial pancreas technologies.

Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center

The clinic for dermatology is one of Germany’s largest, featuring the North Rhine-Westphalia Center for Laser Medicine. It specializes in the treatment of rare skin diseases and utilizes clinical-translational research to individualize skin cancer therapy.

Certified Center for Rare Diseases (CeSER)

As part of the Ruhr-Center for Rare Diseases, the hospital provides specialized diagnostics and coordination for patients with orphan diseases, offering access to an interdisciplinary network of geneticists and molecular biologists.

Cardiac Arrest & Chest Pain Excellence

The hospital operates a high-intensity cardiac arrest center and a certified chest pain unit. It provides 24/7 interventional cardiology, including complex stenting and electrophysiological studies for congenital arrhythmogenic disorders.

Innovations in Spinal Surgery

The skoliose unit in Ruhr is a premier facility for corrective spine surgery. It utilizes advanced neuromonitoring and minimally invasive techniques to treat complex spinal deformities and fractures in both children and adults.

About the clinic

As a dominant force in the Ruhr Valley’s medical landscape, St. Josef-Hospital Bochum serves as the clinical centerpiece of the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) medical faculty. This maximum-care facility is far more than a regional hospital; it is an international reference center where the massive scale of a university hub meets the specialized precision of elite research institutes. As part of the Catholic Hospital Bochum, the hospital operates with a dual identity, leveraging high-velocity academic innovation while maintaining a foundation of value-based, person-centered care. The reputation is anchored by several world-renowned centers of excellence, most notably in neurology and oncology. St. Josef-Hospital houses one of Germany’s leading centers for multiple sclerosis and Huntington’s disease, where patients benefit from experimental clinical trials and molecular diagnostics that are often years away from standard practice. This neurological expertise is mirrored by a powerhouse visceral and oncology center, which is a national leader in complex pancreatic and abdominal surgeries. Here, the integration of robotic surgical systems and interdisciplinary tumor boards ensures that every oncological case is attacked with a personalized, multi-front strategy. Technologically, the facility is a masterclass in modern diagnostics. From high-field MRI and specialized PET-CT imaging to advanced electrophysiology labs, the infrastructure is designed to eliminate diagnostic ambiguity. This technical depth supports one of the region's most robust cardiovascular centers, which specializes in minimally invasive heart valve therapies and complex rhythmology. Furthermore, the hospital is a primary destination for dermatology and venereology, operating one of the largest specialized skin clinics in Europe, offering services ranging from pediatric allergies to advanced skin cancer surgery. What truly defines the St. Josef Standard is the translational pipeline, the speed at which laboratory discoveries from the Ruhr University are converted into bedside treatments. Despite its role as a high-volume academic engine, the hospital maintains a short-distance philosophy, ensuring that specialists from different disciplines, radiologists, surgeons, and therapists work in immediate physical and digital proximity.

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

Image film St. JOSEF HOSPITAL/Hautteam Bochum

Extra services

Visa Support

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Cafeteria

Accessibility Features

Location

St. Josef-Hospital, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791 Bochum, Germany

FAQ

Why should I choose St. Josef-Hospital Bochum for cardio surgery?

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

Does the medical center provide ENT services?

Thanks to cooperation with the university and ongoing investment, the hospital can offer a highly effective treatment. Treatment of deaf patients with implanted Vibrant Soundbridge devices, as well as microscopic and endoscopic navigation-controlled interventions, attracts patients worldwide.

What makes the pancreas unit a world leader?

Directed by Prof. Dr. Waldemar Uhl, the center is one of the most active in the world for pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis. It specializes in complex "Whipple" procedures and the pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy. It remains at the forefront of combining aggressive surgical resection with intraoperative molecular diagnostics.