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University Hospital Freiburg

University Hospital Freiburg
9.80

Freiburg, Germany

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User ScoreTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangeMedia FilesCertificatesFounded InBedsPatientsDepartmentsOwnershipClinical trialsIs University HospitalAge GroupClinic TypeType of CareSizeOnline Consultations
96%4909.8/10$$$$7361457160090700048 medical unitsState hospitalConduct clinical trialsYesKids, AdultsGeneralInpatient, OutpatientLargeNo

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 1,600 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.4 on Google

The data collected based on 490 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Promising clinical trials
Patients of the University Hospital Freiburg might participate in hundreds of clinical trials with the main focus on epigenetics, immunology, oncology, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
Experienced in organ transplantation
In 2022, surgeons of the clinics performed 794 transplantations of different organs, including lungs, kidneys, livers, and corneas.
Surgical oncology and cancer research
The cancer center performed over 60,000 surgeries in 2022 and was certified by the German Oncological Society. In addition, it received 11 mln. € from the government to develop a personalized cancer treatment roadmap for patients in the coming years.
Accredited according to world standards
The University Hospital Freiburg is accredited with DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025, DIN EN ISO 15189, DIN EN ISO / IEC 17020, and got EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485 certifications.
Innovation in cardiovascular diagnostic
The University Hospital Freiburg patients can use photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) to diagnose cardiovascular diseases. The procedure's efficiency was confirmed during a clinical trial conducted in the clinic.

About the clinic

University Hospital Freiburg is a multidisciplinary medical center where patient care always comes first. Medical services in the hospital have been carried out since 1457. Today, the medical center is the leading one in Europe and is included in the TOP 3 hospitals in the country. With around 12,500 employees, University Hospital Freiburg is among Germany's most prominent university medical centers. Approximately 1,450 doctors and 3,500 nurses provide healthcare services to more than 69,900 inpatients and 837,000 outpatients annually. In total, the structure of the hospital includes 42 clinics, 11 institutes, and ten interdisciplinary centers. At the same time, the hospital can accommodate about 2,107 patients. In addition to clinics and institutes, the Medical Center has an extensive research base, many lecture halls, and even its power plant. Many medical breakthroughs have been made at the University Hospital Freiburg, such as the first use of the TIPS procedure (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) in a patient worldwide, the first implantation of the Jarvik-2000 artificial heart in Central Europe, and the first combined heart and lung transplant in Baden-Wurttemberg.  In 2004, the hospital became the first clinic in Germany to perform a kidney transplant with a blood type incompatibility.  With more than 40 transplants, the Freiburg University Hospital is one of the most experienced centers in this new procedure. In 2010, the International Center for Pancreatic Cancer was the first in Germany to perform a laparoscopic pancreatoduodenal resection.  The oncology department at the hospital has been named an Oncology Center of Excellence, one of the first four in the country to be funded explicitly by German Cancer Aid. As one of the major European medical centers, nearly all specialties are available in the hospital, including cardiology and angiology, pediatric cardiology, dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, hepatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, endocrinology and diabetology, nephrology, and many more. A diverse team of professionals works hard daily to provide each patient a service far above the standard. Doctors go beyond individual disciplines to offer the patient the best possible treatment.

Primary focus

cancer
infection
brain
children
prostate
surgery
tumor
radiotherapy
carcinoma
lung
epilepsy
brain stimulation
hepatitis
prostate cancer
heart
inflammation
leukemia
liver
mri
bone
injury
lung cancer
reconstruction
head
neuropathology
virus
pet
myelomonocytic leukemia
artery
neck
pediatric
kidney
cd8
metastases
mutations
myocardial infarction
depression
copd
seizure
aortic arch
keratoplasty
sclerosis
cortical dysplasia
stem cell transplantation
heart failure
atrophy
spinal muscular atrophy
hepatocellular carcinoma
valve
anxiety
muscle
urinary tract
rheumatology
skin
glioblastoma
oncology
lobe
diabetes
cell carcinoma
microglia
fibrosis
hepatitis c virus
smooth muscle contraction
lobe epilepsy
dysplasia
coronary artery
radiology
psoriasis
eeg
platelet

Departments & Doctors

Ophtalmology
General surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Fichtner-Feigl

general and visceral surgery

Thoracic surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Bernward Passlick

general, thoracic, and vascular surgery

Plastic, hand surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Steffen U. Eisenhardt

plastics, cosmetic and hand surgery

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Extra services

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

Location

Hugstetter Str., 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany

FAQ

What services does the immunodeficiency center provide at the hospital?

The chronic immunodeficiency center diagnoses, treats, and researches immune defects. A department feature is a unification under one roof of experts in immunobiology, rheumatology, hematology, and cell and gene therapy.

Does University Hospital Freiburg treat patients with hemangioblastomas?

For many years, the neurosurgery clinic regularly used minimally invasive surgical techniques in spine and brain surgery, which can also be helpful in hemangioblastomas. The surgeons first developed many innovative methods that reduced surgical scars and minimized tissue trauma.

Is it possible to treat congenital heart defects in children in the hospital?

In the division of heart diseases, more than 4,000 children with congenital heart defects are treated annually. The team offers each patient therapy adapted to their clinical picture and uses the latest possibilities of pediatric cardio surgery and scientific knowledge.

Is treatment for the elderly available at the medical center?

Doctors provide geriatric care through a comprehensive approach to diagnosis (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT/DaTscan, EEG, ECG, and neurodiagnostic) followed by individual treatment. In addition, geriatric rehabilitation (physiotherapy, speech therapy, and ergotherapy) is considered in case of delayed physical recovery.

What is the rating of the clinic?

University Hospital Freiburg is rated as 9.80 by AiroMedical.

What do patients say about University Hospital Freiburg?

The clinic has 490 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the hospital is 96%.

What is the primary focus of the hospital?

The medical center is an expert at cancer, infection, brain, children, and prostate.

What is the overall experience of the facility?

University Hospital Freiburg has been operating since 1457. It has accumulated over 567 years of clinical background.

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

AiroMedical gallery has 6 photos & 1 video related to University Hospital Freiburg.

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 Hugstetter Str. 55 79106, Freiburg, Germany.

Does the hospital offer online consultations?

No, University Hospital Freiburg 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 Freiburg?

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

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