DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden - Departments

The Department of Hernia Surgery offers the full range of modern surgical interventions for the treatment of congenital and acquired hernias. Many operations are performed with sparing minimally invasive techniques. All therapeutic procedures are carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the German Hernia Society, the European Hernia Society and Herniamed.

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology offers all diagnostic methods of radiology in close cooperation with other medical fields. They include the whole spectrum of classic radiology with the imaging of the lungs and skeleton, as well as mammography. One of the priorities of the department is lung diagnostics.

The Department of Otolaryngology offers diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of throat, nose and ears. A particular specialization of the department is the surgical treatment of the otolaryngologic pathology. The interventions are performed on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In the arsenal of the department there are state-of-art medical equipment and advanced treatment methods, which meet the international standards.

The Department of Hematology and Oncology offers treatment of the whole spectrum of cancers and blood diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, primary and secondary myelofibrosis and other oncological diseases. The department offers hematopoietic cell transplantation for the patients with malignant diseases of blood, lymph nodes and bone marrow, as well as with severe forms of aplastic anemia.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment based on the use of various radioisotopes. Since 2009, the department has been the first medical facility in the Rhine-Main area where PET-CT is performed (today it is the most effective imaging method in the diagnosis of tumors and Alzheimer's disease). The department is also fitted out with four gamma cameras with the possibility of conducting SPECT, two advanced ultrasound systems and other equipment.

The Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Bone Marrow Transplantation offers the full range of services in these focuses. The department's scope of tasks includes not only allogeneic and autologous transplantation, but also preparation for procedures, follow-up care, treatment of complications related to transplantation, such as the chronic "graft-versus-host" disease (GVHD).

The Department of Angiology and Cardiology offers the full range of services in these fields. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the diseases of blood and lymphatic vessels, as well as heart function disorders. Patients are treated by the best doctors, who have the profound medical knowledge, a rich clinical experience, as well as work on the state-of-art equipment and apply innovative treatments.

The Department of Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in the field of diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. The department is a modern medical facility fitted out with the cutting-edge operating microscopes, laser devices and other specialized equipment from the world's leading manufacturers. Thanks to the high competence of the doctors of the department, it treats congenital and acquired ophthalmic pathologies, injuries and infectious diseases, as well as age-related changes.

The Department of Surgery and Coloproctology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment in these focuses. Specialization covers all operations in the field of colorectal surgery, as well as therapy for proctologic diseases. The department began its activities back in 1972, therefore it has rich traditions and colossal experience, which allows to find optimal solutions even in the most difficult clinical situations.

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology offers the full range of services in these fields. It provides an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of dermatologic diseases, allergic reactions on an inpatient, partially inpatient or outpatient basis. The specialists of the department have advanced equipment, innovative therapeutic methods, which ensures an optimal result even in the most severe clinical cases.

The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of endocrine gland diseases. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of hormonal disorders, metabolic diseases, obesity and diabetes mellitus. In addition, priority areas include hormonal therapy in menopause, treatment of pituitary diseases, hypertension, adrenal pathology, osteoporosis and thyroid diseases. All medical services meet the highest requirements of modern medicine.

The Department of Endocrine Surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders, as well as benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. The department specializes in the surgical treatment of malignant thyroid tumors, minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery, as well as on repeated interventions. The department is the certified Expert Center for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in carrying out all diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations in abdominal diseases – those of the gastrointestinal tract, esophagus, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The doctors of the department have state-of-the-art equipment, as well as unique innovative treatments, therefore they guarantee an optimal result.

The Department of Gynecology offers the full range of services in this field. The focus is on diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, gynecological oncology, prevention and early detection of cervical dysplasia, treatment of hormonal disorders, pelvic floor pathology and urinary incontinence. Diagnostic and operating rooms are fitted out with the state-of-the-art technical equipment, including that for laparoscopic interventions. There are excellent opportunities for interventional diagnostics and therapy (for example, fine needle aspiration puncture, high-speed puncture biopsy, vacuum aspiration biopsy).

The Department of Hemostaseology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired coagulation disorders. Of particular interest are pathologies, such as thrombosis and hemophilia. The department has a modern Laboratory for Coagulation Disorder Diagnosis, the specialists of which provide a comprehensive and the most accurate diagnosis of all diseases in this field.

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine offers diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases in children and adolescents. The department specializes in the treatment of both congenital and acquired diseases of the kidneys, endocrine glands, gastrointestinal tract, lungs and respiratory tract, rheumatic and neurological diseases, etc. Thanks to a long experience and the very latest diagnostic and treatment methods available, a competent team of specialists ensures an optimal treatment of young patients.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases. In addition, the department specializes in rare forms of arterial hypertension (in Conn’s syndrome, pheochromocytoma, renal artery stenosis, etc.), autoimmune diseases, specific diseases from the field of internal medicine and urology, etc. The range of the department’s options is complemented by the treatment of patients with chronic pruritus in internal diseases.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of all neurological diseases on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition, a specialized day clinic operates in the department. The department is focused on providing individual medical care of the highest level . A great advantage of the department is scientific cooperation with other Neurology Centers in Germany and Europe.

The Department of Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Sleep Medicine and Allergology covers the whole spectrum of modern diagnostics and therapy in these fields. It treats all benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract (bronchi), pleura and mediastinum. The department is equipped with the state-of-the-art imaging equipment, which allows for timely detection of the slightest violations of the respiratory system. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders and allergic diseases.

The Department of Rheumatology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of rheumatic pathology. It provides an effective treatment of inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system due to metabolic disorders, such as osteoporosis, gout, diabetes mellitus, as well as soft tissue rheumatism. Diagnostics is carried out with the use of the most modern imaging methods and laboratory tests.

The Department of Dialysis Shunt Surgery offers all conservative and interventional treatments, including central venous catheterization. The department deals with the surgical formation of shunts for hemodialysis, as well as specializes in open surgical and endoscopic treatment of vascular diseases, conservative treatment of arterial diseases, diagnostics and treatment of venous diseases and their complications.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology offers the full range of services in the treatment of the urogenital system in men and boys. Endoscopic urologic surgery is a specialization of the department. The department is equipped with advanced medical equipment and focuses on the treatment of patients in accordance with the latest scientific achievements and international recommendations in the field of urology.