University Hospital Essen - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology offers the full range of modern services in these medical fields. The doctors of the department have advanced equipment for conducting accurate, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The department was the first to receive DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000 certificate (back in 2001), which is an obvious guarantee of high-quality medical care.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Infectology offers the full range of diagnostics, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. The special focus is on the treatment of infections in immunosuppressed patients. The department also has advanced experience in the treatment of patients with infectious lesions after organ transplantation, chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer pathologies, in systemic autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies, in HIV infections and other chronic infections. The department is part of the specialized West German Centre for Infectious Diseases (WZI), and therefore has access to the latest therapeutic developments in this field.

The Department of Human Genetics offers the entire range of modern genetic diagnostics and consulting. The department specializes in diagnostics and genetic counseling of patients with syndromal diseases, chromosomal aberrations, hereditary cancer susceptibility, mental retardation, congenital deformities, congenital metabolic disorders, congenital muscular disorders, etc.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Endoscopy offers the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. The department performs more than 2,300 interventions annually, so it is one of the largest and most important medical facilities in Germany and Europe. The surgical options include both open surgery and sparing minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. In addition, since November 2014, the department's surgeons have performed many interventions using the da Vinci surgical system. Special attention is paid to the treatment of lung cancer and lung metastasis from other tumors.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of General, Abdominal and Transplant Surgery ranks among the top German departments specializing in bowel cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of services in these medical fields and enjoys the reputation of one of the leading Centers for Liver and Kidney Transplants in Europe. The priority focus of the department’s activities is oncology. The doctors of the department have high competence and rich experience in the treatment of oncopathology, including particularly complex forms. The department widely practices all modern surgical techniques. Preference is always given to sparing minimally invasive techniques that provide minimal pain, risks and speedy recovery of the patient.

The Department of Pediatric Surgery offers the full range of general neonatal and pediatric surgery, as well as minimally invasive surgical treatment of all congenital and acquired malformations of the thoracic and abdominal organs, retroperitoneal space, in children of all age groups. The department cooperates closely with the Departments of Obstetrics and Neonatology, and is part of the Level I Neonatal Center. Thus, it offers comprehensive medical care for newborns and premature babies. It applies the cutting-edge technology and treatment regimens.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Vascular, Endovascular Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of arterial and venous diseases, including vascular anomalies. The specialization includes the treatment of diseases of the aorta, carotid artery, circulatory disorders in the lower extremities, as well as venous surgery, the formation of dialysis access in adults and children, specialized treatment of chronic wounds. The department's doctors have in their arsenal the modern and effective treatment methods, which allow to achieve positive results even in particularly difficult clinical cases.

The Department of Dermatology offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of skin, sexually transmitted diseases, and allergic reactions. The key clinical focus is the therapy of benign and malignant skin tumors. Particular attention is also paid to cosmetic dermatology, for example, keloid scar revision, removal of pigment spots, spider veins, etc. The department treats about 2,700 inpatients and 49,500 outpatients every year. Thus, the department ranks among the largest and leading German medical facilities of this kind.

The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands and metabolic disorders. One of the department’s key focuses is the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The department uses both classic and the very latest treatment methods, which have proven themselves internationally. In addition to clinical activities, the department's specialists pay due attention to the research activities. The department is one of the largest German centers for the study of endocrine tumors, particularly thyroid cancer and hormonally active pituitary tumors.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Mammology ranks among the top German departments specializing in breast cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of services in the areas of its specialization. With appropriate clinical indications, the surgical treatment is carried out using modern minimally invasive techniques, which provide sparing and safe treatment. The department is Level I Perinatal Center, where more than 1,000 babies are born annually. Also, the department's specialists have vast experience in the management of multiple pregnancies.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Special attention is paid to the treatment of patients with chronic liver diseases, including the monitoring before and after transplantation, diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver tumors, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, and HIV infection. Also, all the modern endoscopic procedures are available in the department. In order to ensure the highest level of medical services, the department cooperates closely with the specialists from other departments of the hospital and the West German Center for Gastrointestinal Diseases.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of conservative and surgical methods for the treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases. Of particular interest to the department's specialist are middle ear and skull base surgery (using intraoperative navigation systems), treatment of head and neck malignant tumors, including the functional and organ-sparing laser surgery, plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, orbital surgery and cochlear implantation. The department is part of the West German Cancer Center Essen, which provides optimal options for the interdisciplinary treatment of oncological diseases. The department diagnoses and treats more than 3,800 inpatients and 13,500 outpatients annually.

The Department of Hematology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of blood diseases. To provide first-class medical care, it uses the most modern methods, including high-dose therapy with autologous stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy approaches, specific methods for the treatment of tumor diseases and molecular types of therapy. The department’s active research activities provide patients with the access to innovations in the treatment of one or another hematological pathology. As part of the West German Cancer Center Essen, the department covers all modern options for the treatment of hematopoietic cancer.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiology and Angiology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases! The department offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the comprehensive treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The department's doctors have in their arsenal tremendous options for the treatment of coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart valve pathologies, heart failure, aortic diseases, congenital heart defects. Also, the specialists are highly competent in the emergency medical care and intensive care. The purpose of all department's employees is the provision of customized medical care based on the current guidelines of the international societies.

The Department of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics offers the full range of services in these medical fields. It became one of the first medical facilities certified by the Medical Association of North Rhine-Westphalia as a Level I Perinatal Center. It provides first-class medical care for premature babies, newborns and children with congenital or neonatal diseases. The specialists in the field of pediatric intensive care guarantee quality care for seriously ill children, while the experienced neuropediatricians take care of the health of the nervous system in children of all age groups (from newborns to 18 years). Of particular interest in this focus is myasthenia therapy. The department is certified as a specialized center for the treatment of this pathology.

The Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Gastroenterology and Endocrinology offers the diagnostics and treatment of all kidney and adrenal, gastrointestinal diseases, hormonal disorders and diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents. The department specializes in the treatment of congenital renal anomalies, inflammatory renal diseases, chronic renal insufficiency and hypertension. The department is the largest Center for Pediatric Dialysis in Western Germany.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Cardiology and Rheumatology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the hematopoietic system, various types of cancer, pathologies of the lungs, cardiovascular system and rheumatic diseases. An experienced medical team of the department, consisting of 18 doctors and 56 nurses, provides an optimal treatment and quality care for young patients of different age categories. The department treats about 1,300 inpatients and more than 12,300 outpatients every year.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the widest range of surgical interventions for the treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, including stereotactic surgery and endoscopy. With more than 2,400 operations every year, the department has a unique experience, which allows it to provide the high-quality medical care even in extremely complex clinical cases. The key focus of the department is pediatric neurosurgery. In addition to the high professionalism of doctors, the treatment success is facilitated by exclusively advanced medical equipment, for example, neuronavigation systems and intraoperative fluorescence navigation.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Neurology ranks among the top German departments specializing in multiple sclerosis treatment! The department offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the nervous system in accordance with the very latest medical standards. Of particular interest is the treatment of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, chronic headaches. The department employs highly qualified world-famous specialists, who are distinguished not only by their successful clinical activities, but also by the productive research activities, the results of which are being actively implemented in the department’s daily clinical practice. The department has 73 beds. A modern certified Stroke Unit serves for the optimal stroke treatment.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology ranks among the top German orthopedic hospitals in 2019! The department offers the diagnostics and treatment of all acute and chronic diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. At the same time, it uses the very latest methods, for example, minimally invasive and computerized surgical, as well as innovative therapeutic techniques. These include the application of innovative implants, growth promoters or stem cells in the restoration of bone and cartilage tissues. Particular attention is paid to joint replacement surgery.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in prostate cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the urogenital system in patients of all age groups. The main fields of specialization include surgical and drug treatment of urological tumors, plastic reconstructive interventions for correcting anomalies of the external genital organs and urinary tract. The spectrum is also complemented by genital correction and transgender operations in adults. The department annually provides its medical services to more than 2,700 inpatients and 6,700 outpatients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Proton Therapy offers the full range of proton treatment and it is one of the leading and most progressive medical facilities of this kind not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The proton therapy is mostly used for the treatment of tumors of the eye, brain, spine and pelvic organs. Also, the proton therapy is an excellent treatment of tumors in children, since it has a minimal negative effect on the immature, sensitive tissues of the child’s body.

The Department for Adult and Pediatric Diseases of the Posterior Segment of the Eye offers the widest range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of such pathologies in adults and children. The department is one of the largest and most reputable medical facilities of the world level in the treatment of eye cancer in children and adults. The main purpose of the department's ophthalmologists is the timely diagnostics of ocular pathologies and individual treatment selection. For these purposes, it uses the very latest diagnostic options and treatment methods, for example, laser vision correction, various microsurgical and non-invasive interventions, which provide sparing and safe treatment.

The Department for Adult and Pediatric Diseases of the Anterior Segment of the Eye offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea and lacrimal duct. Also, one of the department’s key clinical focuses is orthoptics, namely, diagnostics and therapy of diseases of the eye muscles and orbit. The department's specialists have vast experience and deep expertise in strabismus correction in adults and children. The clinical practice is based on the application of exclusively scientifically approved and most effective treatment methods.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases, hypertension, immunological diseases and kidney failure. The scope of tasks of the department’s specialists includes kidney transplantation from a living donor, including сross kidney transplantation and kidney transplantation in ABO incompatibility, the preparation and subsequent care after transplantation. The department performs all dialysis and other extracorporeal procedures, including hepatic dialysis. It treats more than 1,000 inpatients and 8,500 outpatients every year.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of radioisotope diagnostics and treatment. Of particular interest is the detection and treatment of thyroid diseases, endocrine tumors. The department also specializes in radioiodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid diseases, radionuclide therapy for bone metastases, MIBG therapy for the treatment of neuroblastomas, malignant pheochromocytes and many other therapies. In addition, the department operates its own Radiopharmaceutical Section, which produces radiopharmaceuticals for two positron emission tomography (PET) scanners.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Therapy ranks among the top German departments specializing in radiation therapy! The department offers all types of modern radiation therapy for the treatment of various benign and malignant diseases. The focus is on multimodal interdisciplinary therapy of lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, sarcomas, malignant lymphomas and tumors in children. The stereotactic radiation therapy is available in the department for the targeted treatment of brain tumors. The department treats more than 1,500 inpatients and about 4,300 outpatients every year, which is the indisputable evidence of the outstanding quality of provided medical services.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and lung cancer! The department offers the full range of surgical services for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, including heart and lung transplantation, artificial heart implantation. The therapeutic options include aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, transplantation surgery, surgical treatment of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), minimally invasive surgery, surgical treatment of the heart valves, including reconstructive interventions. All operations are performed using state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with the current recommendations of professional societies.

The Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation offers the full range of treatment for malignant and benign hematological diseases, diseases of the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. The department specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, malignant lymphomas, multiple myeloma and aplastic syndrome. The department is the largest specialized center for allogeneic stem cell transplantation from related and unrelated donors in Europe.