University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is one of the largest hospitals in Europe, where specialists from a wide range of specialties work under one roof. In addition, the hospital is a leader in research and treatment. The hospital opened its doors in 1889 and has provided highly qualified medical services strictly adhering to international standards. The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf comprises 78 interdisciplinary collaborative clinics and institutes in 13 centers. The hospital employs about 14,400, who treat 90,000 inpatients and 407,000 outpatients annually. The hospital also treats over 110,000 emergencies per year. The modern and bright rooms of the hospital create a positive atmosphere. In the malls, patients and their relatives will find a mini-market, a bank, a post office, a flower shop, a hairdresser, and a beauty salon. As one of the most modern clinics in Europe, it also has research centers equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology for further education.  The team conducts research in five main areas; neurology, oncology, cardiovascular research, health research, immunology, immunity, and infections. Treatment, science, and research at the hospital enjoy an excellent international reputation, so patients from worldwide have been coming to the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf for years for treatment. The hospital's departments have all the necessary equipment for fast and accurate diagnosis and effective therapeutic procedures.  All operating rooms have navigation systems, microscopes, MRI and CT, and robotic surgical equipment.  Hospital surgeons use sparing and minimally invasive techniques to avoid complications and reduce recovery time. Under the motto "Knowledge, Research, Healing through General Competence", the university hospital ensures high standards of care for all patients. As a result, many patients receive treatment only available at the clinic. The hospital has 14 departments, which include many interdisciplinary clinics and institutes, including, for example, Martiniklinka, a world-class clinic for the treatment of prostate cancer. There is also a University Heart Center and a University Cancer Center, meaning that Hamburg-Eppendorf Hospital has the most diverse range of therapies available in Hamburg. Also noteworthy is that the clinic is the largest transplant center in northern Germany.