Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main

9.50

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Clinical trials	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
92%	408	9.5/10	$$$$	34	24	1963	582	62000	11 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	Yes

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 582 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

4.1 on Google

The data collected based on 408 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

World-class doctors with 30 years of experience

Many top-rated doctors choose Nordwest as their workplace, including Dr. Jorg Engel. He is a globally recognized gynecological oncology, endocrinology, and reproductive medicine expert.

Outstanding success in TIL therapy

The patient's lymphocytes stop the growth of prostate cancer after only three infusions. The cancer went into complete remission and has not returned for years.

Experimental methods and own research institute

The Institute of Clinical Oncological Research oversees numerous studies and manages a network of over 500 clinical centers across Germany. Their focus is on conducting trials for new methods and immunotherapy drugs.

New ways for kidney cancer removal

The first and only hospital treats kidney tumors without opening the abdominal cavity. The DaVinci robot can remove hard-to-reach tumors through small incisions in the posterior abdominal wall.

TOP hospital for gallbladder diseases

According to the current FOCUS list, the clinic is ranked among Germany's best, with highly skilled doctors in treating gallbladder diseases using surgical, oncological, and radiotherapeutic methods.

About the clinic

Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main is one of southern Hesse's largest and most innovative hospitals. It was founded in 1963 as part of the 800-year-old "Holy Spirit Foundation". The hospital offers individual medical, nursing, and therapeutic services at the highest professional level. In addition to medical practice, the clinic's medical team conducts research, opening up new opportunities to diagnose and treat severe diseases. The clinic employs 285 highly professional doctors who treat more than 22,000 inpatients and 40,000 outpatients. The clinic includes 12 highly specialized centers and four research institutes. The hospital has a capacity of 582 beds. Each room has specialized beds, a bathroom, a TV, and Wi-Fi. The clinic is popular among both Germans and foreign patients. According to Focus magazine, the clinic is included in Germany's TOP 100 best medical institutions. The Center for Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Hospital is accredited by ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) as a "Designated Center for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care". Only 22 cancer centers in the world meet the highest cancer treatment standards and have received the ESMO certificate. The hospital is proud of its modern equipment, which plays an essential role in the effectiveness of treatment. Since 2016, the clinic has been equipped with the latest Truebeam STx NOVALIS linear accelerators from VIVARIAN and Brainlab, allowing radiation therapy to be performed without damaging surrounding tissues. The clinical activity of the clinic's medical team is marked by many prestigious certificates, which guarantee patients the highest quality standards in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The hospital presents such medical areas as general and abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, gynecology and urology, radiation oncology, and hematology. The clinic also houses one of Germany's largest centers for treating acute nervous system diseases. Doctors use various treatment techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, combined radiochemotherapy, laser technologies, radiofrequency ablation, and physiotherapy.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

Urology

Prof. Dr. med. Inga Peters

urology, urological oncology

Thoracic surgery

Dr. med. Stefanie Veit

thoracic surgery, thoracic defects

Radiation oncology

PD. Dr. med. Michael van Kampen

radiation oncology, radiology

Orthopedics, trauma, spine surgery

Dr. med. Sven Rogmans

orthopaedics, traumatology, spinal surgery

Oncology, hematology

Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jager

internal medicine, oncology, hematology, and palliative care

Gallery

Episode 8: Varicose Veins

Episode 3: Reflux

Episode 4: Diverticulum

Robot-assisted surgery at Northwest Hospital in Frankfurt

Interview with Ulrich Witzsch on treatment options for benign prostate enlargement

Presentation of the components of the REZUM system

Extra services

Visa Support

Telemedicine

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Location

Steinbacher Hohl 2-26, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FAQ

Why is the clinic considered the best for blood cancer treatment?

ESMO accredits the Center for Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Hospital as a "Designated Center for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care". Only 22 cancer centers in the world meet the highest cancer treatment standards and have received the ESMO certificate.

What options for lung surgery can Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt offer?

Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main offers a full range of thoracic surgery procedures, including minimally invasive lung surgery, metastatic surgery, and palliative care. The clinic performs minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery. Only two small incisions of 1-2 cm are needed for VATS.

Can I receive radiation therapy with modern linear accelerators?

Since 2016, one of Germany's most modern linear accelerators has been installed in the radiation oncology department. NOVALIS, powered by True Beam STx from VARIAN and Brainlab, is at the forefront of radiotherapy technology and offers patients a very gentle yet highly effective tumor treatment.