Saarland University Hospital

Price-value

9.90

Homburg, 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
98%	561	9.9/10	$$$	55	39	1947	1466	310000	29 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 1,466 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

2.7 on Google

The data collected based on 561 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Successful Deafness Treatment

In 1990, the clinic performed the world's first bone-conduction treatment for unilateral deafness. It later achieved the first bilateral bone-anchored hearing aid implantation and now uses advanced transcutaneous "active" bone implants.

Thousands of Heart Surgeries

Performing over 1,600 annual interventions, the hospital is a leader in aortic and mitral valve reconstruction. Specialists utilize "David" and "Yacoub" techniques to preserve natural valves via minimally invasive catheterization.

German Pioneers in Robotic Urology

As a top European robotic center, the clinic performs 1,000+ DaVinci surgeries annually. Notable achievements include Germany's first robotic kidney transplant and nerve-sparing oncology procedures for the bladder and prostate.

Corneal Bank & Reducing Transplant Waiting Time

The LIONS Corneal Bank coordinates 600+ annual transplants, drastically cutting wait times. It serves as a vital regional hub, having processed thousands of tissue samples to world-class preservation standards.

"Smart Implants"

Researchers are developing intelligent intramedullary nails for fractures. These use shape-memory alloys and sensors to monitor healing in real-time and can be triggered via smartphone to stimulate bone growth through "micro-massage.

About the clinic

Saarland University Hospital (UKS) is the premier academic medical center for the Saar-Lor-Lux region, situated in the city of Homburg. Founded in 1947 in the aftermath of World War II, it was initially linked to the University of Nancy, a connection that fostered a long tradition of international cooperation and cross-border healthcare. Today, the hospital operates as a sprawling "Medical City" harmoniously integrated into a green, forest-like campus, providing an environment that promotes healing through its unique "Healing Architecture" and natural surroundings. The hospital's clinical infrastructure comprises 30 specialized departments and 20 research institutes, offering the highest level of supramaximal care. It is a national leader in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with a specific expertise in the molecular causes of rare and genetic liver diseases. The Department of Ophthalmology is home to one of Europe's most modern eye banks, the LIONS Eye Bank, and is a world-class center for corneal transplants. Additionally, UKS has earned a reputation as a pioneer in Robotic Urology, having been among the first in Germany to perform robotic kidney transplants and complex bladder cancer resections using the Da Vinci surgical system. Innovative research is a defining pillar of UKS, particularly in Molecular Medicine and Genetics. The campus features a dedicated Molecular Genetic Laboratory that enables clinicians to pinpoint the genetic triggers of autoimmune and oncological diseases, thereby enabling highly personalized "Precision Medicine" protocols. In Cardiovascular Medicine, the Heart Center at Homburg is renowned for its expertise in heart valve reconstruction and minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, including TAVI and MitraClip, and has performed thousands of interventions with exceptional success rates. As a major center for Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, UKS hosts international training workshops on neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive bypass surgery, reflecting its status as a global educator. The hospital also features a specialized Center for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Medicine (UKS-ZIO), which is accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology. By combining this high-tech clinical power with a "Teddy Bear Hospital" for pediatric patients and a commitment to ethical, compassionate care, Saarland University Hospital remains a beacon of medical progress, serving patients with a blend of scientific rigor and human empathy.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

Traumatology, hand, reconstructive surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Tim Pohlemann

orthopedics and accident surgery, trauma surgery, and special surgical intensive care medicine

Thoracic, cardiovascular surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Schafers

cardiac and vascular surgery, thoracic surgery

General, vascular, pediatric surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Glanemann

general, visceral, vascular and pediatric surgery

Oral, maxillofacial surgery

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Kolja Freier

oral and maxillofacial surgery

Hemostaseology, transfusion medicine

Prof. Dr. med. Hermann Eichler

internal medicine and hematology

Gallery

Become an anesthetist in the Department of Anesthesiology at Saarland University Hospital

We are the clinic for anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and pain therapy

New lecture hall building on the Homburg campus

Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Location

Kirrberger Str. 100, 66421 Homburg, Germany

FAQ

Can I have a check-up in Germany performed at the clinic?

Due to the clinic's organization and many specialists with rich experience working with the most modern diagnostic equipment, therapists offer carefully selected check-up programs. It is a multidisciplinary screening program tailored to each patient.

Does the hospital cover the treatment of all diseases?

The hospital offers treatment for the most common gastrointestinal tract diseases, oncology, gynecology, urology, and general therapy, and treats rare genetic and autoimmune diseases, especially liver diseases. Doctors also perform various innovative surgical operations with high efficiency.

Can I have effective cancer treatment at the medical center?

The clinic uses the latest methods of treating oncological patients, for example, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy PRRT. In addition, radionuclide PSMA therapy for prostate cancer is used, which is the newest, safest, and most accurate method of delivering radiation with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.