Academic Hospital Asklepios Barmbek Hamburg - Departments

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the full range of services in this focus. The medical team of the department specializes in the treatment of all kinds of benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, pancreas, liver and bile ducts). The department has a unique experience in the field of interventional endoscopy.

The Department of General, Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. The department provides high-quality surgical treatment of all abdominal diseases. The surgeons of the department have a huge experience in performing open and laparoscopic interventions.

The Department of Mammology offers the full range of medical services in this field. Of particular interest for the department is the diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer. The medical team of the department consists of competent surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, psycho-oncologists, social workers and nurses. The high quality services are confirmed by the certificates of the German Cancer Society and the German Society of Senology.

The Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. It provides both high-quality diagnostics and treatment of all benign and malignant gynecological diseases. During the treatment, all the necessary specialists of related fields are involved: abdominal surgeons, urologists, anaesthesiologists, radiologists and oncologists.

The Department of Nephrology, Diabetology and Hypertensiology offers the full range of services in the relevant medical fields. The department is the leading healthcare facility in Hamburg specializing in the treatment of kidney diseases. It performs a comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases, diabetes, renal replacement therapy and dialysis shunting that provides the necessary vascular access.

The Department of Cardiology offers the full range of services in this field. It provides high-quality diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, pathologies of large vessels and all internal comorbidities. Patients with heart attacks are provided with round-the-clock medical care. Also, the scope of the department’s tasks includes the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and muscles. It provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services of the highest quality. The medical team of the department has many years of experience in the treatment of patients with neurological diseases, using which provides excellent treatment results.

The Department of Pulmonology offers the full range of services in this focus. It diagnoses and treats diseases of any complexity, ranging from airway narrowing due to asthma or COPD and ending up with pneumonia, lung and pleural tumors, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory disturbances in sleep. Combining the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods, the department provides the best medical care, as well as sympathy and understanding towards patients. 

The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of services in this medical field. An experienced team of highly qualified specialists performs surgical treatment of all forms of lung and thoracic diseases, with the exception of heart diseases. A large number of operations are minimally invasive, which contributes to the shortest possible period of hospitalization and early recovery of patients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of conservative and surgical services in this focus. As one of the largest ophthalmologic clinics in northern Germany, the department specializes in the treatment of eye diseases, eyelids, orbits, and vision correction. The department provides modern diagnostics and uses the very latest surgical methods, which ensures optimal results of treatment.

The Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. It provides high-quality, individualized care of women before, during and after pregnancy. The specialists of the department create a pleasant atmosphere, take into account all the wishes of the patients and at the same time guarantee the highest level of safety.

The Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the relevant areas. The department has advanced equipment for classical X-ray examinations, as well as state-of-the-art devices, such as multi-layer computer tomographs, high-performance MRI (1.5 and 3 Tesla), diagnostic systems for mammography and angiography.

The Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in the treatment of injuries of the musculoskeletal system, spine, pelvis, as well as the treatment of diseases and injuries of the joints. Medical services are available around the clock.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology offers the full range of services in this medical field. A highly professional medical team of the department, which includes world-renowned specialists, treats clinical pictures of any complexity: kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, oncological diseases, congenital urological diseases, pediatric urological pathologies, etc. The department uses only cutting-edge and effective treatments.

The Department of Oncology, Hematology and Palliative Care offers the full range of services in the relevant medical fields. The department is certified by the German Cancer Society, which confirms the outstanding quality of medical care. All modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are available in the department. Also, patients are provided with psychological support and palliative care services.