University Hospital Cologne

University Hospital Cologne is one of the leading multidisciplinary medical institutions in Germany. It was founded in 1908. Over than 100-year history, the hospital has received international recognition. The university hospital is a clinical center for the innovative treatment of various diseases. The hospital includes 59 clinics, centers, institutes, and nine intensive care units. The hospital is designed for 1,573 beds. Every year, more than 375,000 outpatients and 63,000 inpatients are treated at the University Hospital. The medical center employs about 10,900 specialists from 80 countries. Among them are more than 1,000 doctors of the highest category. The hospital has a UKKoln Navi navigation app that helps patients navigate the grounds. In addition, the system contains information about the opening hours of pharmacies, a canteen, and a chapel on the territory of the clinic. Due to high-quality treatment and the efficiency of doctors, the clinic is considered one of the best clinics in Europe.  The University Hospital of Cologne opened Germany's first stereotactic and functional neurosurgery clinic.  Many innovative therapies and drugs are tested at the hospital, becoming available to patients earlier than in other institutions. The high quality of treatment distinguishes the clinic. It is ISO and JCI certified, which indicates that the clinic has maintained its quality standards for many years.  The University Hospital of Cologne employs 16 Nobel laureates with experience in their respective professions.  The medical team is constantly learning discoveries in all areas of human health and, through active learning, ensures that young scientists can achieve excellent results. The hospital provides medical care for the entire spectrum of diseases. It has several specialized units, such as the comprehensive oncology center, the department of rare illnesses, the family health unit, and the head and neck tumors center for surgical pediatrics. The University Hospital includes the internal medicine department, general and thoracic surgery, urology, gynecology and obstetrics, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. There is also a palliative medicine department where modern pain therapy is practiced with care. The clinic recently opened a COVID ward to provide emergency care to patients with a deadly virus. The hospital has vaccination facilities, and medical staff offers complete assistance to patients regarding their post-COVID care.