University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich

9.80

Munich, Germany

436

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Clinical trials	Is University Hospital	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
97%	572	9.8/10	$$$$	436	51	1472	2062	532621	108 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	Yes

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 2,062 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.3 on Google

The data collected based on 572 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

World-Class Medical Excellence

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals report, LMU Klinikum ranks 17th globally, making it one of the top 20 medical institutions worldwide and a leader in European healthcare.

Germany’s Premier Transplant Center

As a leading European transplant hub, the hospital performs 250+ organ transplants annually, including specialized programs for heart, lung, and liver, with survival rates exceeding 90%.

Revolutionary CAR-T Cell Therapy

The clinic uses genetically modified immune cells to target tumors, with breakthroughs enabling CAR-T cells to successfully infiltrate and destroy solid tumors such as pancreatic and bowel cancers.

Vast Clinical Trial Network

With 2,300+ ongoing clinical studies and 700+ interventional trials, LMU Klinikum offers patients the earliest possible access to next-generation therapies in oncology, neurology, and cardiology.

High-Volume Cardiac Leadership

The cardiology unit performs 2,500+ complex surgeries and interventions annually, maintaining a 98% technical success rate for minimally invasive heart valve replacements (TAVI).

Robotic Urology Precision

The urology division completes 500+ Da Vinci robotic procedures yearly, specializing in nerve-sparing prostatectomies and HoLEP laser enucleation to ensure rapid recovery and 98% continence.

Personalized Pharmaceutical Care

The in-house clinical pharmacy manufactures individual drug formulations based on real-time diagnostic data, providing tailor-made "precision medicine" for patients with rare or resistant diseases.

Pioneering Medical Milestones

Building on its legacy of hyperthermia and bispecific antibodies, the 2024 ICON research center now integrates AI-driven network modeling to predict and treat cardiovascular diseases.

Supra-Regional Stroke Excellence

The certified stroke unit treats 1,500+ acute cases annually, utilizing 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy and new 2026 protocols for Tenecteplase to achieve superior reperfusion outcomes.

Elite Pediatric Specialist Hub

The Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital provides maximum care for 100,000+ young patients annually, featuring a Level 1 Perinatal Center and specialized centers for rare pediatric diseases.

About the clinic

University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich (LMU Klinikum) is one of the largest and most renowned university hospitals in Germany and Europe. Founded in 1472 as Bavaria’s first university hospital, it now treats 500,000+ patients per year across two major locations in Munich: Campus Innenstadt (City Center) and Campus Großhadern (Hadern). LMU Klinikum is known for medical milestones and clinical innovation. In 1969, Germany’s first heart transplant was performed on the downtown campus (Nußbaumstraße). In urology, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy - the use of shock waves to break kidney stones - was pioneered in Munich, marking a historic shift away from open renal surgery. The hospital is also home to the German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, an interdisciplinary referral and research center for complex dizziness and balance conditions. The university comprises two campuses. The 1st one is the Campus Innenstadt (City Center). It is located in central Munich, Campus Innenstadt concentrates many specialist outpatient services and university medicine in the heart of the city. It is historically significant (including the 1969 heart transplant milestone) and continues to expand modern interdisciplinary inpatient and emergency care structures in the city center. The second one is the Campus Großhadern (Hadern). It is the large, modern clinical campus in southwest Munich and a key site for high-acuity, technology-intensive care. It includes major surgical and emergency infrastructure, including a surgery center with 32 operating rooms, outpatient surgery pathways, and a central sterile supply, which support efficient perioperative care and shorter recovery times for many procedures. The university hospital comprises 28 specialist clinics, thirteen institutes, seven departments, and 52 interdisciplinary centers. In addition to outpatient care facilities, approximately 2,000 beds are available for partial- and full-inpatient treatment (currently reported at 2,062). More than 70,000 inpatients are treated each year, supported by approximately 1,800 physicians and 3,300 nursing staff who provide direct patient care. The hospital operates a highly developed surgical platform with state-of-the-art operating rooms, a central emergency department, an outpatient surgery center, and a centralized sterile goods supply, enabling many procedures to be performed on an outpatient basis where clinically appropriate. As a university hospital, LMU clinicians participate in numerous clinical research projects and translate new diagnostic and therapeutic methods into real-world treatment, especially for complex and rare conditions. At the University Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, patients can choose single or double comfortable rooms with a modern design. The standard room includes a TV, Wi-Fi, a telephone, a toilet, and a shower. Patients are offered a daily menu choice, including vegetarian options. Social services, pastoral care, psychosocial counseling, a library, and additional supportive services are available to patients. LMU offers the full range of diagnostic and treatment services across major specialties, including thoracic, neurosurgical, and cardiac surgery. Radiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine support advanced oncological therapies. The University Hospital of Ludwig-Maximilians-University is well known for extensive experience in transplantation and cellular therapy. There are also comprehensive departments in internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, traumatology, and more.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

Neurovascular center

Prof. Dr. med. Günter U. Höglinger, FEAN

neurology, neurodegenerative diseases

Endocrinology, rheumatology, nephrology

Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Reisch

internal medicine, endocrinology

Allergy center

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Canis

otolaryngology, head and neck surgery

Musculoskeletal center

Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Böcker

orthopaedics and trauma surgery, special trauma surgery and emergencies

Urology

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Stief

urology, urological surgery and prostate cancer

Gallery

Department of Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery - LMU Hospital Innenstadt

Patient Story: Rare Cancer

Extra services

Language Assistance

Visa Support

Telemedicine

Parking Space

Pastoral Care

Location

Ziemssenstraße 5, 80336 München, Germany

FAQ

What is the treatment range of University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians?

The hospital offers the full range of required treatments across chest, brain, and spinal cord surgery, ophthalmology, urology, and skin disease. Radiological and interventional radiology procedures are equally performed. It is well-known for its extensive experience in oncology, transplantation, and cellular therapy.

Can I have minimally invasive cardiac surgery at the hospital?

The new equipment enables low-traumatic procedures, including cardiac surgery, e.g., TAVI. More than 2,500 operations are performed per year. Standard procedures are heart transplantation, bypass surgery, valve repair, and operations on the aorta and other vessels.

Does the clinic offer radionuclide therapy?

The department proposes a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostics and treatment on 17 cameras, including Lutetium-177, Actinium, Radium, and radioactive iodine. One focus is preclinical research, where doctors analyze the new radiopharmaceutical therapy.