The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- general blood analysis
- lipid metabolism
- carbohydrate metabolism
- mineral metabolism
- protein electrophoresis
- immune stasus
- immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
(total Lyme titer or IgG and IgM titers) - enzyme immunoassay (ELISA)
- PCR
- inflammation indicators
- indicators of blood coagulation
- joint aspiration to exclude other causes of
effusion (eg., septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout) (on indication 1000 €) - CSF analysis in patients with meningitis (on indication 2500 €)
- ECG to identify Lyme carditis
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Rheumatology at the Diagnostic Clinic Kantpraxis Berlin offers the full range of modern diagnostics, as well as comprehensive counseling on all rheumatic diseases, namely pathologies that affect joints and the musculoskeletal system, and sometimes other organs and parts of the body. The specialists of the department have long clinical practice, therefore they can easily diagnose even the most complex clinical cases in the field of rheumatology, give professional recommendations for their treatment. The department is headed by Dr. med. Anabell Nerenheim.
To make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe an optimal therapy, the department conducts the following examinations:
- Ultrasound examination of the joints and adjacent soft tissues, such as muscles and ligaments
- Targeted joint puncture (for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes)
- Extensive immunological laboratory and chemical blood test
- Other diagnostic examinations
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the University of Hamburg and Free University of Berlin.
- Clinical activities and training for getting a title of a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine, Augusta Victoria Clinic, Hubertus Clinic and Paulinenkrankenhaus Clinic.
- Specialized training in Rheumatology, Immanuelkrankenhaus Buch Clinic.
- Additional qualifications in Social Medicine.
- Since 2008, she has been authorized to have a private practice in the field of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Clinical Focuses
- All types of rheumatic diseases.
- Osteoporosis treatment.
- Ultrasound examination of the joints, abdominal organs, thyroid and soft tissues in the neck.
- ECG at rest and during exercise, long-term blood pressure measurement, long-term ECG monitoring.
- Pulmonary function test.
- Comprehensive medical examination.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Kantpraxis
About hospital
The Diagnostic Clinic Kantpraxis Berlin is a modern medical facility, which provides patients with a comprehensive, competent and individual medical care. The main areas of specialization of the center include professional diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract and rheumatic diseases.
The key to the center’s successful clinical practice is a highly qualified team of doctors with a long experience, modern diagnostic equipment of the latest generation, as well as an individual and integrated approach to every clinical case.
The primary goal of the department's specialists is the prevention, maintenance and protection of health. To this end, the center has developed a unique innovative prevention program that helps patients to identify possible health problems and avoid the development of serious pathologies.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Diagnostic Center Berlin live in comfortable patient rooms with an ensuite bathroom. The furnishing of the patient room includes a comfortable bed, a bedside table, TV and a telephone. All rooms are made in a modern design to make patients feel at home.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the center are offered balanced and delicious three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a hearty lunch and dinner.
Further details
Standard rooms include: