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University Hospital Dusseldorf

University Hospital Dusseldorf
9.70

Dusseldorf, Germany

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User ScoreTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangeMedia FilesCertificatesFounded InBedsPatientsDepartmentsOwnershipClinical trialsIs University HospitalAge GroupClinic TypeType of CareSizeOnline Consultations
93%8429.7/10$$$$791907130036000030 medical unitsState hospitalConduct clinical trialsYesKids, AdultsGeneralInpatient, OutpatientLargeNo

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 1,300 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

2.9 on Google

The data collected based on 842 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Provide an interdisciplinary approach
Patients of University Hospital Dusseldorf might benefit from their treatment and diagnosis by doctors and scientists from 60 German and International Institutes and clinics.
Rare radiation therapy methods
In the University Hospital Dusseldorf, patients might use selective intra-arterial radiation therapy (SIRT) for liver tumors treatment and use radionuclide therapy - Ra-223 (Xofigo) and Lu177 (Lutetium) for radion for metastatic bone lesions.
Certified for rare disease treatment
On May 2023, the ZSED center of the University Hospital Dusseldorf was certified by ClarCert as the “NAMES Type A Center for Rare Diseases.” Therefore, it can manage patients according to the National action plan for people with rare conditions.
Best for oncology
The University Hospital Dusseldorf has 15 centers and 12 clinics specializing in a particular type of cancer (urological, breasts, ovaries, etc.). As a result, patients receive more accurate treatment, diagnosis, and care.
Participation in clinical trials
University Hospital Dusseldorf allows patients to participate in clinical trials, mainly controlled by the Medical Faculty of Dusseldorf University and 20+ other medical facilities.

About the clinic

University Hospital Dusseldorf (UKD) is located in the south of Düsseldorf, the capital of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the center of the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area. The hospital is multidisciplinary, operates on the principle of maximum care, and covers the entire range of medical services. National and internationally renowned specialists guarantee state-of-the-art treatment at the highest level. The hospital serves about 60,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually in 32 clinics and 34 institutes. The hospital has over 1,303 inpatient beds. The clinic has approximately 6,000 employees, including 1,300 nurses and 800 doctors, making the hospital one of Dusseldorf's most significant inpatient and outpatient services providers. The hospital has an exclusive range of modern diagnostic and high-tech equipment. Modern, accurate, and gentle methods of diagnostics and treatment guarantee patients effective treatment of various diseases and their consequences.  The University Hospital Dusseldorf has many years of experience in bone marrow transplantation.  The hospital hematology department was one of the first medical institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia, where doctors began to carry out bone marrow transplantation therapy in the 80s. Since then, more than 1,500 bone marrow transplants have been performed.  The hospital is proud of its highly qualified medical staff, which includes the best world-class doctors.  As a result of research, new methods, and treatment regimens regularly appear in the clinic, which the clinic's doctors immediately put into practice, helping patients in cases where other doctors are powerless. The medical team focuses on treating malignant and benign tumors, gynecological and urological diseases, diseases of the nervous system, and disorders of the immune and endocrine systems. The hospital's cardiac surgery department is one of Germany's best cardiac surgery centers and has performed more than 50,000 heart surgeries since 1938. Also, the neurosurgery clinic at the hospital is one of the largest centers in Europe, significantly impacting modern surgery's development.

Primary focus

cancer
breast
breast cancer
tumor
diabetes
radiotherapy
liver
transplantation
heart
prostate
carcinoma
surgery
prostate cancer
lupus erythematosus
insulin
leukemia
arthritis
multiple sclerosis
kidney
sclerosis
rheumatoid arthritis
children
lupus
inflammatory
head
aortic valve
lung
neck
urothelial carcinoma
rheumatology
bone
valve
subarachnoid hemorrhage
artery
muscle
syndrome
lymph node
circulating tumor cells
hemorrhage
mri
metastatic breast cancer
palliative
subarachnoid
oncology
glucose
myelodysplastic syndrome
insulin resistance
metabolism
heart failure
ct
fatty liver
diabetes mellitus
testicular cancer
brain
cardiac surgery
infarction
myocardial infarction
squamous cell carcinoma
psychotherapy
insulin sensitivity
hypertension
pancreatitis
eye
dermatitis
cholangiocarcinoma
atrial fibrillation
metastases
head neck cancer
lymphoblastic leukemia
mitral valve

Departments & Doctors

Pediatrics, cardiology, neonatology
Prof. Dr. med. Ertan Mayatepek

pediatric, children's endocrinology and cardiology, infectiology, neonatology

General, visceral surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram T. Knoefel

general, visceral and transplant surgery

Ophthalmology
Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Geerling

ophthalmology, corneal transplantation

Dermatology
Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Homey

dermatology, allergology and venereal diseases

Endocrinology, diabetology
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Roden

internal medicine, endocrinology and diabetology

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Extra services

Visa Support
Parking Space
24/7 medical assistance
Pastoral Care
Intensive Care Unit

FAQ

Is the clinic good for a check-up in Germany?

The hospital unites 32 centers under one roof with a wide range of specialists and modern high-precision diagnostic technologies. Compliance with international standards allows check-ups for all the most common diseases without long waiting in the queue or additional efforts.

Can I have cancer treatment at University Hospital Dusseldorf?

Doctors offer the latest cancer treatment methods, for example, molecular biological research of tumors. Thanks to studying the structure at the cellular and molecular level, targeted cancer therapy is used when drugs and substances affect the mechanisms of cells and stop cancer growth and spread.

What is the uniqueness of neurosurgical treatment in the clinic?

The clinic is unique because of innovative offerings in radiation therapy, the gamma knife, and the development of experimental research groups. In addition, each operation is performed with fluorescent navigation to increase efficiency and reduce trauma for better visualization of tumors.

Is the hospital equipped for cardiovascular surgery?

The successful introduction of innovative surgery methods ensures the recognition and popularity of cardiac surgery in the clinic. For example, the medical center was the first in Germany to perform open-heart surgery using hypothermia, prosthetic heart valves, and the implantation of a pacemaker.

What is the rating of the clinic?

University Hospital Dusseldorf is rated as 9.70 by AiroMedical.

What do patients say about University Hospital Dusseldorf?

The clinic has 842 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the hospital is 93%.

What is the primary focus of the hospital?

The medical center is an expert at cancer, breast, breast cancer, tumor, and diabetes.

What is the overall experience of the facility?

University Hospital Dusseldorf has been operating since 1907. It has accumulated over 117 years of clinical background.

Where can I see the hospital's work, interior space, and exterior?

AiroMedical gallery has 7 photos related to University Hospital Dusseldorf.

Does the clinic have certification or recognition?

What is the structure of the hospital?

Where is the clinic located?

The address of the facility is 40225, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Does the hospital offer online consultations?

No, University Hospital Dusseldorf doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

What age range of patients can be admitted to the clinic?

The hospital accepts patients of all ages.

What type of stay is offered at University Hospital Dusseldorf?

The clinic offers both inpatient and outpatient services, so you can be hospitalized (if indicated).

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