University Hospital Saarland Homburg

University Hospital Saarland Homburg (UKS) was founded in 1947 under the sponsorship of the University of Nancy. The hospital offers high-quality medical care for both adults and children. Today, the entire spectrum of medicine is provided on campus, harmoniously immersed in greenery. In addition, UKS is leading in medical education, research, and patient care far beyond the Saarland.

The hospital includes 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes. Every year more than 50,000 inpatients and 200,000 outpatients are treated at the clinic. The medical staff performs over 7,000 surgeries and procedures annually. A team of 600 doctors and about 2,000 nurses cares for patients' health in quality-certified interdisciplinary centers. The hospital has 1,200 beds in single and double rooms equipped with bathrooms, TV, and internet access. On the territory of the hospital, there is a pharmacy and a cafeteria that offers dishes for every taste.

UKS offers cutting-edge research in an international network. The hospital's world-renowned research forms the theoretical basis for future diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The hospital's departments have the most advanced equipment, including 1.5T MRI, 64-slice computed tomography and ultrasound diagnostic devices. Particular attention is paid to finding the cause of the disease. As the primary and most specific area of ​​expertise, doctors use extensive experience in analyzing diseases' genetic causes, triggers, and modulators. These analyses are performed at the Molecular Genetic Laboratory, part of the Faculty of Medicine II, and are accredited according to international standards.

The key focus of the clinic is diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal tract diseases. The department of internal medicine at the university hospital covers all care areas for patients with rare liver diseases, mainly genetic, autoimmune, and cholestatic diseases. Doctors also specialize in treating various organs' oncological, gynecological, urological, and surgical conditions. Treatment is carried out using innovative techniques following national and international guidelines. The medical staff creates a pleasant and friendly atmosphere for comfortable inpatient patient treatment.

Homburg is a small town in southwestern Germany, located on the river Erbach. Despite the population of about 42,000 inhabitants, the city attracts such employers as Robert Bosch, Schaeffler Group, and Michelin. Homburg is also home to the famous Carlsberg brewery.

The city's main attraction is a vast system of sandstone caves, laid in the 17th century as a raw material for producing glass. The total length of the passages through the caves at 12 levels is five kilometers, so visiting the caves is only allowed with a guide. Luisenthal Castle and Carlsberg Castle also attract tourists with their rich history.

It is home to the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Saarland, which significantly contributes to the local economy. One of the University's alumni is the German physician David Bardens, who in 2012 demonstrated the existence and size of the measles virus. The Homburg University Hospital is in great demand among the population of Germany and not only. The hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, in particular liver pathologies.

Homburg is a city with grand ambitions. Guests of the town can enjoy the incredible nature of the local mountains and hills, delicious German cuisine, and traditional beers. The city leaves only pleasant impressions and unforgettable memories.