The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- determination of the concentration
of antiepileptic drugs in the blood - inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potential)
- stationary EEG monitoring
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- EEG (if available)
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Neurology at the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld offers the full spectrum in this medical focus. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. For the outstanding results in the field of stroke treatment, the department is certified by the German Stroke Society. Innovative technical equipment of the department, many years of experience and expertise of doctors, as well as the use of the latest treatments, guarantee excellent treatment results even in the most difficult clinical situations. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Haarmeier.
The department offers all methods of neurophysiological diagnosis. The main ones are electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials, neurography, electromyography, dopplerography, autonomic functional diagnostics and other examinations.
To provide an emergency treatment of stroke patients, the department is equipped with an ultramodern Stroke Unit. There is a constant monitoring of blood pressure, heart function, blood oxygen levels, blood sugar levels and temperature, which helps to optimize blood flow in the brain. In addition, there is provided an effective drug therapy to prevent further circulatory disorders and contribute to the normalization of the patient's condition. The next stage is early rehabilitation, for which the department employs a specially trained team of nurses, physiotherapists, ergotherapists and speech therapists.
The department’s range of medical services covers diagnostics and conservative treatment of the following neurological diseases:
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Diseases of the peripheral nervous system
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Neuro-ophthalmic diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Dementia
- And other neurological disorders
Curriculum vitae
- 1987 - 1993 Study of Medicine at the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster, Scholar of the German Student Foundation.
- 1994 Academic Degree in Neurology (summa cum laude).
Professional Career
- 1994 - 2011 Department of Neurology, University Hospital Tübingen.
- 2001 Medical Specialist in Neurology.
- 2002 Habilitation at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen.
- 2003 - 2011 Senior Physician of the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Tübingen, Leading Position in the field of stroke treatment, electrophysiology (EEG, EMG, EP, Doppler examinations, vestibular function testing), training, quality management.
- 2009 Appointment as Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen.
- 2011 - 2014 Department of Neurology, University Hospital Aachen, Senior Leading Physician, clinical focus: stroke management and neurological intensive care.
- Since 2014 Chief Physician of the Department of Neurology at the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld.
Other Activities
- Deputy Head of the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld.
- Authorized person for risk management in the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld.
- Member of the Ethics Committee at the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Klinikum Krefeld
About hospital
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold of the clinic, you will feel the home-like cozy and modern atmosphere. Perhaps you will even forget that you are in the clinic.
As a maximum care medical center, the clinic covers practically all areas of medicine: cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology and hepatology, nephrology, diabetology and rheumatology, general, abdominal and minimally invasive surgery, dermatology and venereology, angiology, cardiac surgery and other medical fields.
Thanks to a continuous fruitful cooperation with the world’s leading universities, research and medical centers, the clinic provides the highest treatment standards.
The doctors of the clinic take up the treatment of the most severe cases, including serious spinal injuries and diseases related to the disorders of the central nervous system. The nursing staff of the clinic regularly undergoes both advanced and special trainings, which contributes to a high-quality, professional patient care at all stages of treatment.
The clinic adheres to a strict quality management system. Not only the patient care, but also the entire treatment process (including monitoring and patient care after the operation) are subject to the quality certification.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld live in comfortable single and double rooms. Each room has a bathroom with a toilet and shower. The room is furnished with a comfortable bed, bedside table, TV, radio and telephone. Each room has access to the Internet, which can be used at extra charge.
The clinic offers an excellent infrastructure: a beautiful park with playgrounds for children, a cafeteria, a chapel, which regularly hosts church services, a prayer room for Muslims, a beauty salon, a shop with a large selection of magazines, drinks and personal hygiene items, an ATM and a large parking lot.
Meals and Menus
The restaurant of the clinic offers three meals a day. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, it serves a large selection of dishes that will please even spoiled gourmets. Every day, the menu features vegetarian and dietary dishes. It is possible to order any dish without leaving the room. In addition, the clinic has a cafeteria where one can always have a cup of aromatic coffee, hot tea or enjoy an exquisite refreshing drink. Also, the cafeteria menu offers many tasty snacks and dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include: