The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- neurological examination:
- reflexes
- muscle strength
- muscle tone
- senses of touch and sight
- coordination
- balance
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test (creatine kinase)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- hormone test (TSH, parathormone)
- vitamin test (B12, D)
- genetic testing (SMN1, SMN2)
- electroencephalography (EEG)
- cerebrovascular doppler ultrasound
- electromyography (EMG)
- CT/ MRI of head and neck (if indicated clinically,
additional cost is 650/1200€) - muscle biopsy with histological study
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 2500€) - nursing services
- treatment by head doctor and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Electromyography (if available)
- Muscle biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Neurology at the Hospital Harlaching Munich offers the full range of medical services in the field of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the brain and spinal cord, nerves and muscles. The primary focus in the clinical practice is on the treatment of stroke, multiple sclerosis, meningitis, encephalitis, dizziness, dementia, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, inflammatory lesions of the nerve roots, diseases of the peripheral nerves and traumatic injuries of the nervous system. To provide high-quality medical care to stroke patients, the department has a specialized Stroke Unit certified in accordance with the requirements of the German Stroke Society and the German Stroke Foundation. The department's specialists also provide early neurological rehabilitation for the patients with severe lesions of the nervous system. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Roman Haberl.
The doctors of the medical facility annually admit about 2,500 inpatients and more than 1,200 outpatients. The department has 80 beds for patient hospitalization. The patients' health is in the safe hands of the competent medical team consisting of neurologists, neuropsychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and specially trained nursing staff. The vast clinical experience of the department's doctors allows them to provide both accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of even the most complex neurological disorders.
The most important focus of the department's clinical practice is the provision of medical care to patients with stroke. The department treats about 1,300 patients with this pathology every year, so neurologists have a rich and unique experience. Stroke requires urgent medical care, since delay can lead to irreversible lesions to vital brain structures and disability. Over the years of treatment of stroke patients, the department's doctors have developed an optimal algorithm for the provision of emergency care, in which the specialists require only 30 minutes to restore normal blood supply to the brain. The high-tech equipment allows the doctors to conduct prompt diagnostics and determine the causes of the development of stroke – it can be either vascular occlusion or cerebral hemorrhage. In addition, the specialists can quickly determine which areas of the brain are affected. The main treatment method of stroke in the department is thrombolysis (dissolution of a blood clot in a blood vessel) using Actilyse R within three hours upon the onset of the first stroke symptoms. In collaboration with neuroradiologists, catheter-assisted treatment can also be performed. Upon the successful completion of one of the above mentioned procedures, the patient needs early rehabilitation, which is provided by neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuropsychologists.
The department also has a special competence in the diagnostics and treatment of dizzinesses. At the initial consultation, the doctor receives comprehensive information about the patient's complaints and carries out a clinical examination. One of the decisive indicators for the diagnostics of dizziness is eye movement disorders. To assess eye movements, the department has special video systems, which allow the doctors to detect even the slightest deviations. An ophthalmologist is also present in the diagnostic room during the examination. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the vestibular apparatus plays a decisive role. Any detected imbalances require treatment. In most cases, drug therapy and physiotherapy can effectively eliminate balance disorders. The patient also has to perform an individually selected set of exercises for balance training. In addition, the department has an innovative Rotundum system for the treatment of benign positional vertigo, including in people with movement disorders. The Rotundum device is a large ball with a chair inside. During the procedure, the patient takes a sitting position in the chair and the system performs rotational movements. Since the cause of the development of benign positional vertigo is the ingress of otoliths into the lumen of one or more semicircular canals, the essence of therapeutic scheme is in using a certain sequence of head turns, in which the otoliths will move from the canal back to the vestibular labyrinth, which will exclude pathological excitation of receptors. Thus, the Rotundum device performs circular movements, which will help to restore the patient's balance. This treatment method is often the only effective therapeutic option for elderly patients and patients with pathological lesions in the neck.
The department's doctors also have long experience in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, meningitis, encephalitis, Parkinson's disease and other common neurological disorders. The specialists develop an individual drug treatment regimen for each patient, which allows them to completely get rid of the pathology or achieve long-term remission.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of stroke
- Diagnostics and treatment dizziness
- Diagnostics and treatment of multiple sclerosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of meningitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of encephalitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
- Diagnostics and treatment of impaired consciousness
- Diagnostics and treatment of dementia
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the peripheral nerves, including peripheral nerve compression syndromes
- Diagnostics and treatment of other neurological disorders
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education and Professional Career
- Since 1996 Chief Physician of the Department of Neurology at the Hospital Harlaching Munich.
- 1999 Extraordinary Professorship at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- From 1978 to 1984 Study of Human Medicine at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- 1986 Doctoral thesis defense and admission to medical practice.
- From 1987 to 1996 Work in the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Grosshadern (since 1993 – Senior Physician).
Qualifications
- 1991 Board certification in Neurology.
- 1994 Optional advanced training in special intensive care for neurological diseases.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Emergency neurology
- Emergency treatment of stroke and stroke prevention.
Photo of the doctor: (c) München Klinik Harlaching
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany!
The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, thanks to which it has access to the very latest clinical achievements. The hospital is proud of its large bed capacity, which accounts for more than 700 beds. The doctors of the medical complex annually provide treatment to over 79,000 patients both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The work of the hospital's medical team is based on an individual approach to each patient, since each patient and his clinical case are unique. The specialists develop individual medical programs, which allow them to achieve complete cure even in particularly complex clinical cases.
The hospital includes 17 specialized departments and many narrowly focused centers, including the Trauma Center, Breast Center, Gynecologic Cancer Center, Level I Perinatal Center, etc. The priority clinical activities of the medical facility include traumatology, neurology, gynecology and obstetrics, oncology, urology, pediatric and adolescent medicine. In addition, the doctors of the medical complex have long experience in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys and urinary tract, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and lungs.
The hospital has been awarded the prestigious DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certificate, which confirms the excellent quality of medical services and high patient satisfaction with medical care. The successful clinical activities of the hospital are also awarded with certificates from the German Cancer Society, the German Cardiac Society, the German Stroke Society, the German Trauma Society, the German Hernia Society and other specialized medical associations.
The patients of the hospital benefit from medical care by leading doctors in Germany with rich practical experience and excellent qualifications. The specialists devote enough time to personal communication with patients, strive to establish trust with them and do everything possible to ensure not only a successful treatment outcome, but also a pleasant stay in the hospital.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hospital Harlaching Munich live in comfortable single and double rooms with light colors. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room furnishings include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors. The bed has a built-in modern multimedia system with the help of which the patient can control the TV and radio. In addition, the multimedia system can be used to make telephone calls. Wi-Fi access is also available in the hospital. There is a ban on smoking in the hospital.
The patients can also live in enhanced comfort rooms. These patient rooms have additional toiletries, towels, hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge and upholstered furniture.
The hospital has a library with a wide selection of books for every taste, including audio books, magazines, DVDs and CDs.
The hospital also has a cozy cafe where the patients can have a tasty snack, enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee or hot tea with dessert.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day. The diet is quite varied. The restaurant of the hospital is certified in accordance with the DIN ISO 22000: 2005 quality standards, so the patients can be sure that when cooking the chefs use only the freshest and highest quality products.
If you are on a specific diet for some reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.