University Hospital Wurzburg

9.80

Wurzburg, 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
94%	308	9.8/10	$$$	9	50	1402	1438	320000	27 medical units	State hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Yes	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 1,438 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.3 on Google

The data collected based on 308 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Innovations in nuclear medicine

The clinic offers experimental treatments for various cancers. These include Lutetium-177-PSMA for prostate cancer, Iodine-131 for adrenal carcinoma, and Lutetium-177 CXCR4 for multiple myeloma and other malignant neoplasms.

50 kidney transplants per year

Since 2015, the Interdisciplinary Center of Transplantology has coordinated kidney transplantation and manages pre-treatment and follow-up care.

2,000 cardiac and 600 lung surgeries

It is the only clinic in Bavaria that can offer complete care under one roof in cardiac surgery, intensive care, and thoracic surgery.

Bone marrow transplant center

Every year, the clinic treats about 100 patients with leukemia and lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, myelofibrosis, and multiple myeloma of varying severity.

5,500 urological operations annually

The clinic raises the bar for delicate surgeries with the latest generation of DaVinci Xi robots. The high-tech equipment also includes state-of-the-art fusion biopsy technology, which expands the diagnostic capabilities for prostate carcinoma.

About the clinic

University Hospital Wurzburg (UKW) is a highly specialized medical institution that combines quality medical care, intensive research, and extensive training in advanced medicine. The hospital was founded in 1402 and is one of the oldest hospitals in Germany. According to the prestigious FOCUS magazine, the University Hospital is one of the best medical institutions in Germany. In addition, the hospital is widely known internationally and accepts many patients from other countries for treatment. The University Hospital has more than 7,300 employees who care about the well-being of patients every day. In 19 clinics with polyclinics, three independent polyclinics, and four clinical institutes, the medical team treats almost 250,000 outpatients and 70,000 inpatients annually. The hospital has more than 1,438 beds in single or double rooms. A distinctive feature of the hospital is active interdisciplinary cooperation. In more than 60 interdisciplinary centers, teams of experienced doctors work hand in hand in diagnosis and therapy. Also, extensive collaboration has been established with regional doctors and therapists. The most important task of the hospital is to treat patients following the latest discoveries and methods of modern medicine. Highly qualified internists, surgeons, physiotherapists, radiation therapists, and nurses make the stay in the hospital as pleasant as possible and help patients with a speedy recovery. The clinic cares for patients with oncological, inflammatory, infectious, allergic, autoimmune, and degenerative diseases. The hospital has departments of neurosurgery, cardiology, general and thoracic surgery, nuclear medicine, transfusiology, and transplant surgery. Particular attention is paid to diagnosing and treating malignant tumors with the help of radiation therapy. Doctors have at their disposal only the latest equipment for ultrasound, X-ray, and endoscopic and functional examination. The medical team uses treatment following international medical guidelines to ensure patients' confidence in the service quality.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

Renal replacement therapy

Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Wanner

nephrology, internal medicine

ENT, plastic, reconstructive surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Hagen

otolaryngology, plastic and aesthetic surgery, allergology, voice and speech disorders

Radiation therapy

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Flentje

radiation therapy, radiation oncology

Orthodontics

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Angelika Stellzig-Eisenhauer

dentistry, orthodontics

Oral, maxillofacial surgery

Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Kubler

maxillofacial surgery, facial plastic surgery, dentistry

Gallery

Prof. Dr. Rudolf Hagen | Mozart moments 2020

Musician Medicine Forum and Wurzburg Voting Day 2019

Prof. Rudolf Hagen with his Iraqi patient Karar during a follow-up examination

Wurzburg University Hospital: Tongue pacemaker as a further therapy option

Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Pastoral Care

Intensive Care Unit

Location

Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080 Würzburg, Germany

FAQ

Does the clinic provide kidney replacement therapy?

The medical team offers all forms of renal replacement therapy and performs about 6,000 dialyzes annually. Renal replacement therapy is carried out in acute and chronic renal failure, poisoning and drug overdose, and severe violations of the electrolyte composition of the blood.

Do hospital surgeons have experience with the DaVinci robotic system?

With the latest generation of DaVinci Xi robots in the hospital, surgeons are setting new standards in surgical precision. State-of-the-art equipment makes it possible to carry out operations using minimally invasive methods that leave small scars, reduce pain after surgery and shorten the rehabilitation period.

What services are provided in diagnostic and interventional radiology?

The department has the most advanced equipment, including 128-slice CT, 1.5 or 3T MRI, duplex, and digital radiography. In addition, specialists pay special attention to interventional radiology. For example, doctors use vaso-opening and vaso-occlusive procedures for arterial disease or bleeding.