The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- blood glucose test
- oral glucose tolerance test
- glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test
- general urine analysis
- hormone test (insulin, C-peptide)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- nursing services
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology at the ATOS Clinic Heidelberg offers a full range of services in these areas of medicine. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and gestational diabetes mellitus. The medical team of the department provides a high level of medical care, and also supports patients at all stages of treatment. The chief physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Hasslacher.
Thanks to the development of new drugs and methods of therapy, more accurate laboratory studies, there are many new options for the treatment of diabetes today. The department offers differentiated therapy, which adapts to the individual life situation of the patient. In addition to long-term care for patients suffering from diabetes, the department carries out a special diagnostic program, through which doctors effectively identify diabetes, the causes of its development and other endocrine disorders. This diagnostics covers the check of blood sugar level, insulin secretion and insulin resistance, assessment of the risks of the development of concomitant diseases (heart, vessels, kidneys, nerves, etc.), and also check for the presence of concomitant endocrine disorders.
Based on the results of the examination, the doctor suggests options for treatment to the patient. Therapeutic options cover not only medical treatment and proper lifestyle, but also the latest technical methods (for example, daily monitoring of glucose level, insulin pump) and transplantation of autologous stem cells.
In addition, the department offers a special preventive diagnosis of diabetes, aimed at identifying the risks of the disease, which are people who are overweight, high blood pressure or the presence of cases of pathology in the family history. The survey covers a variety of laboratory tests and an optional study of the intestinal microbiome, as a violation of the composition of intestinal bacteria plays an important role in the development of diabetes mellitus. After receiving all the diagnostic results, the doctor tells the patient about preventive measures.
A number of laboratory studies of the most important endocrine organs are performed to identify endocrine disorders, which help characterize their current functioning.
The range of the department’s services includes:
- Fractional control of blood glucose level
- Special laboratory tests to identify the following conditions:
- Transient Diabetes Mellitus
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Autoimmune diabetes mellitus
- Violations of insulin secretion
- Resistance to insulin
- Other endocrinological disorders
- Diagnosis to identify the risks of developing accompanying illnesses:
- Study of the heart and blood vessels
- Checking blood pressure
- Nephropathy, neuropathy
- Obesity
- Study of intestinal microbiome
- Technical diagnostics
- Checking the serviceability of the glucometer, the condition of the cannula of an insulin pump, etc.
- Continuous measurement of glucose (glucose sensor)
- Pump insulin therapy
- Other methods of diagnostics and treatment
Curriculum vitae
- Study of medicine at the Hannover Medical School.
Clinical Activities
- 1975 Physician-specialist in the field of internal medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg.
- 1978 Defense of doctoral dissertation, internal medicine.
- 1980 Appointed a senior physician.
- 1985 Appointed a freelance professor at Heidelberg University.
- 1991 The name of the field: endocrinology, diabetology.
- 1993 The name of the field: angiology.
- 1993 Chief physician of the Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital, Heidelberg.
- 2009 Establishment and management of the Heidelberg Institute of Diabetes and the Department of Clinical Studies at St. Joseph's Hospital, Heidelberg.
- Qualification of the doctor-auditor for conducting clinical studies.
Membership in Professional Societies
- German Diabetes Society.
- European Society for the Study of Diabetes.
- American Diabetes Association.
- German Society of Nephrology.
- German Hypertension League.
Photo of the doctor: (c) ATOS Klinik Heidelberg
About hospital
The ATOS Clinic Heidelberg is a reputable medical complex with high standards of patient care. The clinic was founded in 1991. Since then, it has taken a leading position in the European medical arena in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and many other pathologies. The clinic has a highly professional team of doctors, many of whom are world-renowned professors. Specialists work with state-of-the-art equipment. They use classical and innovative treatment methods with high efficiency. Personalized medical care is a priority in the clinic: doctors carefully study each clinical case and develop individual diagnosis and treatment regimens, taking into account each patient's needs and wishes. Patients not only from Germany but also from other countries of the world regularly seek medical help from the clinic, which indicates the outstanding quality of medical services and the high level of trust patients have in the specialists of the ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.
In addition to providing top-notch medical care, the clinic is distinguished by its modern design. When a patient crosses the threshold of the clinic, he or she has the impression that he or she is not in a medical facility but in a luxury hotel. This idea is part of the clinic's working concept because the patient's comfort and psychological state play an important role in achieving successful treatment outcomes. The clinic offers cozy rest areas where patients can distract themselves from the therapeutic process and socialize. It goes without saying that the equipment in the diagnostic, treatment, and operating rooms is of a very high standard, which enables effective and safe treatment.
Patient care is important throughout the therapeutic process. The nursing staff treats each patient's life situation with respect and compassion and surrounds him or her with care. The doctors are focused on the best results, are always open to communication with the patient, and are happy to answer any questions.
More than 96% of patients rate their treatment experience and the quality of medical care at the ATOS Clinic Heidelberg positively.
It should be noted that the clinic is recognized as one of the best in the country in the field of foot surgery, hand surgery, hip, knee, and shoulder surgery, as well as in the field of spine surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery, according to the rating of Focus magazine.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the ATOS Clinic Heidelberg stay in single and double rooms. The clinic also offers accommodation in enhanced-comfort patient rooms. The patient rooms are made in light colors and modern design to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere during the patient's stay in the hospital. The standard rooms are equipped with an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a TV, a telephone, and air conditioning. The rooms have Wi-Fi access. Enhanced-comfort patient rooms are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a safe, and a mini-bar.
Meals and Menus
The clinic offers delicious and varied meals three times a day: breakfast is served as a buffet, lunch offers a choice of three set menus, and dinner also offers a choice of several set menus. The menu is mainly European cuisine. If, for some reason, you cannot eat all the foods on the menu, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
The clinic also has a cozy cafe with a wide range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks, sandwiches, salads, and hot dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.