University Hospital Greifswald

University Hospital Greifswald is a medical institution with a long tradition and an excellent reputation. The history of the University Hospital Greifswald began in 1794. And in 2010, the clinic and the university's medical faculty were merged into the Medical Center. For more than 200 years of medical activity, the hospital has earned recognition among national and international patients. Today, the University Hospital of Greifswald includes a wide range of services, within which 21 clinics, 19 institutes, and other central institutions work together. Every year, the medical staff treats more than 36,000 inpatients and 100,000 outpatients. The hospital has more than 920 beds for inpatient treatment in single or double rooms. In addition, surgeons perform more than 6,000 outpatient surgeries annually. The hospital also has services such as a university pharmacy, cafeteria, bookstore, and hospital chaplain. The clinic doctors have extensive experience in practical and scientific medical activities and use advanced treatment methods, using modern equipment and drugs. The latest medical care standards minimize the patient's stay in the clinic and avoid complications.  The hospital is one of the few medical facilities in Germany where cardiac surgeons successfully perform heart transplants.  In addition, the University Hospital has a blood center where anyone can donate blood for seriously ill patients. Various cultural offerings provide entertainment for patients, relatives, and visitors in the hospital. It includes exhibitions that can be seen throughout the year in the hospital's lobby.  According to Focus magazine, University Hospital Greifswald has repeatedly been included in the list of the best medical institutions in Germany. The hospital's primary goal is to meet patients' expectations and needs and provide adequate, individually planned, professional care. The hospital's departments include internal medicine, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, urology, oncology, and hematology. In addition, the hospital has a specialized palliative care center where a medical team takes care of patients with terminal illnesses. All diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are carried out strictly with European standards, ensuring high-quality medical care.