University Hospital Regensburg

9.80

Regensburg, Germany

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
95%	892	9.8/10	$$$	5	8	1992	845	190000	25 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 845 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.3 on Google

The data collected based on 892 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

The "TRUCK" Breakthrough

In a world-first, the Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy at UKR developed "TRUCKs" - CAR-T cells that act as "living factories." They release therapeutic proteins directly inside solid tumors, bypassing the protective barriers of pancreatic and colon cancers.

Drug-Controlled CAR-T Safety

UKR researchers implemented a "small-molecule switch." This allows doctors to use an approved drug to control T-cell binding to other cells in real time, providing an emergency "off-switch" to prevent side effects such as cytokine storms.

Ex-Vivo Organ Repair

The hospital uses "Warm Machine Perfusion" to keep donor livers and kidneys "alive" outside the body for up to 24 hours. This system allows surgeons to treat and "repair" borderline organs, significantly increasing the pool of successful transplants.

Synthetic Immune Biosensors

Scientists developed Artificial Immune Receptors. These synthetic sensors reprogram a patient's own regulatory T-cells to sense inflammation and automatically trigger a localized healing response, targeting the root of autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s.

GMP-Certified José Carreras Center

This on-site facility allows for the immediate, pharmaceutical-grade production of personalized cell products, moving treatments from the lab to the patient's bedside within hours.

Robotic & 3D Reconstruction

The clinic is world-renowned for 3D-planned facial reconstructions. Using CAD/CAM titanium implants and microvascular bone transfers, surgeons reconstruct jaws or orbital floors with sub-millimeter precision.

Fluorescence-Guided Neuro-Oncology

Using 5-ALA (the "glow" effect), neurosurgeons achieve maximum radicality in brain tumor removal while sparing healthy tissue. This is enhanced by Quantum Leap Microscopy, providing additional cellular clarity.

Europe’s Pediatric Liver Hub

University Hospital Regensburg remains the exclusive facility in Bavaria for pediatric liver transplants, maintaining one of Europe’s highest success rates for "Small-for-Size" grafts.

Visceral & Skin Oncology Center

Certified by OnkoZert and the German Cancer Society, UKR integrates liver, pancreas, and colon centers. It is one of only 10 facilities in Germany approved for the complex, interdisciplinary treatment of rare skin cancers and melanoma.

Bavarian Pediatric Oncology Lead

As a core member of the Society of Children’s Oncology, the clinic secures a 85% long-term survival rate for pediatric patients through specialized protocols and early access to clinical trials.

Center for Rare Diseases

Utilizing whole exome sequencing, an interdisciplinary team acts as a "Medical Mystery" unit, diagnosing patients with rare hereditary conditions who have remained without answers for years.

AI "Digital Twins"

As part of the Medical Informatics Initiative, the facility creates virtual patient models to simulate drug responses. This allows for "testing" a chemotherapy plan on the digital twin before the patient receives a single dose.

World-Class ECMO Rescue

UKR operates a supra-regional rescue center for total lung/heart failure. Its mobile ECMO teams use specialized helicopters to retrieve critically ill patients across international borders while providing continuous life support.

Microbiome-Based Healing

Research identifies how to trigger specific immune cells to repair intestinal damage caused by chemotherapy, drastically reducing the risk of infection for stem-cell transplant recipients.

About the clinic

University Hospital Regensburg (UKR) is the only top-tier "super-maximum" healthcare provider in the Eastern Bavarian region, serving a population of over 2. 1 million people. Since its official opening for inpatient care in 1992, the UKR has rapidly ascended to become one of the most modern and efficient medical centers in Germany. It maintains an excellent international reputation as a hub for high-performance medicine and cutting-edge research, consistently appearing in the Focus magazine rankings of the country's elite hospitals. The hospital’s medical complexity is virtually unmatched in Germany. With a Case Mix Index (CMI) of 2. 00, the UKR ranks first among all German university hospitals, indicating that it treats the most severe and complex cases in the nation. This level of specialization is supported by a dedicated workforce of approximately 4,900 employees, including 700 highly specialized physicians and over 1,700 nursing professionals. The facility is a cornerstone of the "Medical Valley" in Regensburg, a strategic fusion of research institutes and healthcare experts designed to optimize the entire chain of care, from emergency intervention to advanced specialized training. The UKR focuses on high-performance medicine with a particular emphasis on oncological diseases, cardiovascular health, intensive care, and transplant medicine. In 2026, the hospital remains a global leader in interventional immunology and transplantation, performing complex organ (heart, liver, kidney, pancreas) and bone marrow transplants. The "Regensburg Center for Interventional Immunology" serves as a central hub where laboratory breakthroughs in CAR-T cell therapy and immune-regulation are directly translated into clinical trials for cancer patients who have exhausted traditional treatment options. Beyond its surgical prowess in neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular interventions, the UKR is a pioneer in regenerative joint therapy. Under the leadership of internationally renowned experts, the clinic operates as a "FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence," focusing on innovative cartilage and meniscus regeneration using biomaterials and cell-based approaches. This scientific depth extends to its specialized departments in dermatology, pediatrics, and psychosomatic medicine, where an interdisciplinary team of therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists works together to ensure a holistic recovery and a swift return to daily life for every patient.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

Ophthalmology

Prof. Dr. med. Horst Helbig

ophthalmology

General, transplant surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Hans J. Schlitt

general, transplantation surgery, and viceral surgery

Dermatology, allergology

Prof. Dr. med. Mark Berneburg

dermatology, venereology, allergology, drug tumor therapy

Vascular surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Pfister

general, vascular and endovascular surgery

Otolaryngology

Prof. Dr. med. Christopher Bohr

otolaryngology, speech, voice, and hearing disorders

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Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Location

Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany

FAQ

What range of services does the University Hospital Regensburg offer?

The hospital's work is primarily focused on cancer patients. The clinic offers modern diagnostics and a wide range of oncology treatments, from traditional surgery and radiotherapy to molecular and cell therapies. It also includes a range of specialized units, such as dermatology, ophthalmology, and urology.

Why is the clinic one of the best in intensive care?

Because the clinic is equipped with the extracorporeal life support system of arteriovenous shunting in emergency cardiopulmonary conditions. In addition, extracorporeal pulmonary support and membrane oxygenation are actively used in acute, severe heart and respiratory failure.

Are liver transplants performed in the hospital?

The medical center is the first liver transplant unit in Germany. Back in 1963, the first successful liver transplant was performed. The institution has achieved impressive results in organ transplantation, completing 80 kidney and 50 liver transplants annually.