Hannover Medical School Hospital

9.90

Hanover, Germany

592

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Clinical trials	Is University Hospital	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
92%	1340	9.9/10	$$$$	592	29	1965	1520	563000	35 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 1,520 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.2 on Google

The data collected based on 1,340 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Experienced in transplantation

The Hannover Medical School Hospital performs 400+ organ transplantations annually and reports about 130+ successful transplantation of bone marrow last year. The clinic forever remains a German pioneer in transplantation.

Certified for cancer treatment

In 2016, the Hannover Medical School Hospital became the largest certified Cancer center in Lower Saxony and has received certification approval every year ever since.

Recognized as transplantology leaders

The Hannover Medical School Hospital is among the list of “TOP 50 Hospitals Worldwide” and is Germany's biggest transplantology medical facility, particularly in living organ donations.

Best for trials in transplantology

The Hannover Medical School Hospital patients might become a part of 500+ clinical trials with a primary focus on transplantology, immunology, biomedical engineering, and implantology annually.

Latest tech for robotic-assisted surgery

At the end of 2017, the hospital installed the latest model of a robotic-assisted surgery station called Da Vinci Xi. Doctors currently use it to treat stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines diseases (mainly cancer and benign tumors).

About the clinic

Hannover Medical School Hospital (MHH) is one of the top ten hospitals in Germany and one of the top 15 best clinics in Europe. The scientific work of the clinic guarantees Germany a leading position in the world of medicine. It takes part in forming world standards for the quality of medical care. The 400,000-square-meter MHH campus is located in the Gross-Buchholz district on Karl-Wiechert-Allee and covers more than 50 football fields. MHH also excels in patient care, treating more than 63,000 inpatients and over 500,000 outpatients annually, taking advantage of the synergy between top-notch medical research and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies. Nearly 1,300 experienced doctors and 3,500 employees work in over 20 medical fields. The hospital performs more than 450 solid organ transplants annually, the highest in Germany, and is the world's leading lung transplant clinic. In addition, about 140 bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplants are performed annually. MHH is involved in transplant and stems cell research, regenerative medicine, infection and immunity research, and public health and health systems research. More than 30,000 square meters of laboratories are at the disposal of more than 1,400 scientists on the campus in Gross-Buchholz. High results in treatment are guaranteed by high-tech equipment, doctors with extensive practical experience, and scientific achievements of the clinic's research institute. MHH and its research center lead in the number of grants allocated for research by clinic specialists. Since 2016, the University Hospital has been operating the largest certified oncology center in the region, providing comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care, according to the German Cancer Society. The departments of the University Hospital include anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychology, neurology, and ophthalmology. In addition, doctors pay special attention to gastroenterology and visceral surgery. The hospital's medical team offers patients modern and innovative treatment of the highest quality, attentive care, sensitivity to the patient's problems, and understanding of their individual needs. Thus, patients can ensure highly qualified doctors protect their health.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

General, transplant, surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Moritz Schmelzle

general, visceral and transplant surgery

Ophtalmology

Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Framme, MBA, FEBO

ophthalmology and eye surgery

Dermatology, allergology

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Werfel

dermatology, allergology, and venerology

Gynecology, obstetrics

Prof. Dr. med. Peter Hillemanns

gynecology and obstetrics

Gastroenterology, infectiology

Prof. Dr. med. Heinrich Wedemeyer

internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and infectious diseases

Gallery

MTRs behind the scenes: How does an MRI actually work

Midwifery: Everything about studying at MHH

MTRs behind the scenes: How does a CT actually work?

End-of-life care during a pandemic

EMBRACE-ME: Care at the end of life during a pandemic

EMBRACE-ME: Care for those in the last phase of their lives in the pandemic

Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Location

Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany

FAQ

Does the clinic perform stem cell transplantation?

Specialists perform stem cell transplantation for the entire spectrum of malignant and non-malignant diseases with innovative approaches to cell therapy and gene therapy methods. In addition to conventional BMT, doctors also use the residual cord blood and haploidentical family donors.

What radiotherapy options does the medical center offer?

The hospital is the only facility in the region that uses modern high-precision methods of electron and photon radiation therapy, stereotaxy, and brachytherapy, including whole-body radiotherapy. The minimum necessary dose depends on the tumor type and is calculated individually.

Why is Hannover Medical School Hospital good for vascular surgery?

The vascular surgery center offers patients a full range of open and endovascular operations, including extracorporeal circulation. In addition, the medical team regularly performs surgical interventions on blood vessels, including removing carotid artery blockage, with a high success rate.