Hospital Neuperlach Munich - Departments

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology offers the full range of image-guided diagnostic and interventional therapeutic procedures at the highest level of modern medicine. Medical care can be provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department's specialists annually perform more than 70,000 diagnostic tests, and therefore they have tremendous experience and guarantee an accurate diagnosis, which determines the success of follow-up treatment. Radiologists have state-of-the-art systems for digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, sonography, mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography and other examinations. The doctors use in their work a modern picture archiving and communication system, thanks to which the specialists from various departments of the hospital have access to the results of patient's diagnostic examination at any time. The radiation protection standards are strictly observed in the department's clinical practice.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder and liver. One of the most important focuses of the department's work is colon cancer treatment. It is provided within the specialized Colon Cancer Center certified in accordance with the requirements of the German Cancer Society. In addition, the department has special competence in the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease – Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The patients' health is in the safe hands of the highly professional medical team consisting of 16 doctors and 34 nurses. The department's specialists cooperate closely with doctors from the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, as well as with external partner hospitals. More than 3,500 patients undergo treatment in the department every year, which indicates a high level of patient's satisfaction with the quality of medical care.

The Department of Cardiology and Pulmonology provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system and lungs. In the field of cardiology, key attention is paid to the treatment of valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, arterial hypertension and aortic diseases. The department's pulmonologists mostly deal with the treatment of pneumonia, bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition, the department operates an Intensive Care Unit, within which patients can receive artificial ventilation, renal replacement therapy and procedures for maintenance of blood flow. The department's Chest Pain Unit is certified by the German Cardiac Society and provides medical care to patients with acute coronary syndrome. The department successfully uses in its clinical practice both proven classical treatments and innovative medical achievements, which are available only in leading European hospitals. The department's medical team provides treatment to more than 3,200 patients every year.

The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Angiology and Internal Medicine offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients suffering from endocrine disorders, including type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, vascular diseases and various internal diseases. The department is certified by the German Diabetes Society as a specialized Diabetes Center, so the patients can be sure that they will receive highly effective treatment here. In the field of endocrinology, the specialists provide both diagnostics and treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary, ovarian and testicular disorders. Angiology focuses on medical care for patients with chronic wounds and vascular stenosis of the lower limbs, but the doctors also deal with the treatment of occlusive peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs, vascular stenosis, aneurysms, inflammatory vascular lesions, thrombosis, varicose veins and lymphedema. Angiologists cooperate closely with radiologists and vascular surgeons. The specialists cooperatively provide conservative, endovascular and surgical treatment of vascular diseases. More than 2,500 patients undergo treatment in the department every year.

The Department of Hematology and Oncology offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of solid malignant tumors and malignant blood diseases. The department is part of a large Cancer Center in southern Germany – Cancer Center Munich Süd. The department also offers services of the Colon Cancer Center certified by the German Cancer Society. The patients with this pathology receive effective treatment in the center. The department's doctors have in their arsenal many therapeutic methods, which help them to achieve a complete cure for cancer or long-term remission of the disease. The specialists of the medical facility prefer an interdisciplinary and individual approach to each patient, and also necessarily take into account the psychological aspect, since cancer has a huge impact on the patient's emotional state and often causes the development of depressive conditions. The department employs a highly competent medical team consisting of 15 specialized doctors and 30 nursing staff who work for the benefit of their patients. The department annually treats more than 4,000 patients both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

The Department of General, Abdominal, Endocrine and Colorectal Surgery provides high-quality surgical treatment of diseases of the abdominal cavity, anterior abdominal wall, colon, anus and pararectal region, as well as endocrine organs (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands). The department specializes in the surgical treatment of both benign and malignant pathologies. Whenever possible, the surgeons use sparing minimally invasive techniques contributing to rapid postoperative recovery and less pain after the intervention. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary approach – the necessary specialists from related medical fields are involved in the therapeutic process, which guarantees the patients the best treatment outcome. The patients' health is in the good hands of a highly qualified medical team consisting of 22 doctors and 60 nursing staff. The medical facility provides treatment to more than 2,600 inpatients and about 2,400 outpatients every year.

The Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Reconstructive Surgery offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatments for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of any severity. The department specializes in the treatment of bone fractures, including complex pelvic and spinal fractures, treatment of facet arthrosis, hip and knee replacement surgery, arthroscopic interventions for pathological lesions of the shoulder and menisci, as well as in the treatment of hand diseases and injuries, correction of congenital and acquired foot deformities. The department's medical team has state-of-the-art imaging equipment, with the help of which the doctors can accurately determine the nature of pathological changes in the musculoskeletal system and select the most effective treatment in accordance with the individual needs of the patient. Should surgical treatment be required, the preference will be given to arthroscopic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, since after such operations the patient can quickly restore mobility and return to his usual lifestyle. The department's doctors work in accordance with the recommendations of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery. More than 1,700 patients undergo treatment in the medical facility every year.

The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery provides modern medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins. The department's doctors specialize in catheter-assisted and classical surgical treatment of vascular diseases. The focus is on bypass surgery and surgical treatment of varicose veins. The doctors provide treatment to patients both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department enjoys a reputation as one of the largest and leading medical facilities of this kind in the region. It annually performs more than 1,500 open surgical interventions, most of which are intended to treat diseases of the carotid arteries, aorta, iliac arteries and pelvic arteries. In addition, the department's vascular surgeons annually perform about 400 catheter-assisted procedures, namely balloon dilation and stent implantation. The ​​department can also boast of its competence in the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds, including diabetic foot syndrome. The department's medical team cooperates closely with doctors from other medical disciplines, such as endocrinologists, angiologists, diabetologists, radiologists, orthopedists, etc.

The Department of Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics offers high-quality diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the female genitalia, breast, as well as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. In addition, the ​​department's competence includes the provision of comprehensive obstetric services for the management of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. More than 1,300 babies are born in the department every year. The department is part of a certified Cancer Center, and therefore it has all the necessary resources to effectively treat oncological diseases of the female reproductive system. The treatment of malignancies of the female genital organs and breast is of particular interest to the department's doctors. The work of specialists is based on an individual approach to each patient and on the use of modern sparing therapeutic methods to restore women's health. Cancer patients are offered support of professional psychologists, while gynecologists devote a sufficient amount of time to personal communication with patients, which has a positive impact on the treatment process