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 (general and ionized calcium)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- hormone test (TSH, parathyroid hormone)
- bones x-ray
- bone mineral density measurement
- multiphase scintigraphy (if clinically indicated, additional cost is1500€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- Densitometry (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Angiology, Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these areas. The department specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic vascular diseases, as well as endocrine diseases, including hormonal disorders, osteoporosis and lipid metabolism disorders. Of particular interest to the doctors of the department is the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot syndrome. The department was awarded certification as a specialized Center for Diabetology of the German Diabetes Society for its outstanding achievements in this field. The department is headed by Dr. med. Peter Klein-Weigel.
The medical team of the department’s angiologists provides treatment for calcification and occlusion of arterial vessels, venous thrombosis and complications of diabetes mellitus. Thanks to the use of the very latest diagnostic methods, the doctors can timely identify the pathology and ensure its effective treatment, which can prevent the development of complications with damage to the heart, brain and kidneys. The specialists in their clinical practice mostly have to deal with pathologies, such as peripheral arterial disease, Raynaud's syndrome, diabetic foot, vasculitides, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency and lymphedema.
The scope of endocrinologists' tasks includes the diagnostics and treatment of various hormonal disorders. Thanks to the very latest ultrasound systems, imaging studies, including nuclear and functional testing, the doctors can provide the accurate diagnostics. After carrying out all the necessary tests and determining the exact diagnosis, the doctor prescribes the optimal treatment.
The patients with diabetes mellitus are offered special training courses on lifestyle modification to control the pathology. The main treatment is insulin therapy. The patients are also taught self-administration of insulin. With the development of diabetic foot, the doctors take all the necessary measures to avoid amputation.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Angiology
- Analysis of risk factors for vascular diseases before and after surgery, modification of risk factors
- Duplex sonography of the blood vessels
- Diagnostics and treatment of microcirculatory disorders and diseases of small blood vessels, such as capillaries, arterioles, venules and vessels of the upper and lower extremities
- Early detection of vascular disease, including aortic condition screening
- Digital subtraction angiography
- Computed, magnetic-resonance, and positron emission tomography
- Conservative and interventional treatment of diseases of the arteries, thrombosis and embolism, vascular malformations and diabetic foot
- Diagnostics and treatment of vasculitides and collagenoses
- Diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired blood clotting disorders
- Physical therapy for lymphedema
- Endocrinology
- Diagnostics and treatment of hormonal disorders of the pituitary and adrenal glands
- Diagnostics and treatment of goiter and thyroid tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- Diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune diseases (for example, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis)
- Diagnostics and treatment of Conn's syndrome (excessive production of aldosterone)
- Diagnostics and treatment of Cushing's syndrome (excessive production of cortisol)
- Diagnosis and treatment of Addison's disease (lack of hormones of the adrenal cortex)
- Diagnostics and treatment of growth disorders (short stature, acromegaly)
- Diagnostics and treatment of hormonal disorders affecting the reproductive function
- Diagnostics and treatment of hyperproduction or deficiency of sex hormones (hyperandrogenism, testosterone deficiency)
- Diagnostics and treatment of lipid metabolism disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone mineral density disorders
- Hormone replacement in case of sex reassignment
- Diabetology
- Diagnostics and treatment of all forms of diabetes mellitus
- Lifestyle modification for diabetes
- Nutrition advice
- Insulin therapy and training for self-use of insulin pumps
- Training for the use of glucometer
- Installation of long-term glucose monitoring systems
- Diagnostics and treatment of complications of diabetes mellitus (diabetic foot)
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
On July 1, 2022, Dr. med. Peter Klein-Weigel took over as the Head Physician of the Department of Angiology, Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch. The doctor is board certified in Internal Medicine and Angiology. Prior to joining the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch, Dr. Peter Klein-Weigel served as the Head Physician of the Department of Angiology at the Hospital Ernst von Bergmann Potsdam. In 2017, he also took over the position of the Head Physician at the Helios Hospital Emil von Behring Berlin-Zehlendorf. Special areas of the doctor's clinical activity include the diagnosis and treatment of blood circulatory disorders of the extremities, conservative and invasive treatment of arterial occlusions, venous thromboembolism and vascular malformations. He also pays special attention to the treatment of atherosclerosis and the elimination of risk factors for its development.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch
About hospital
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany!
The hospital is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is an academic hospital of the Charite Medical Complex, which is one of the best in Europe and around the world. To provide its services to patients, the hospital has over 1000 beds, over 60 specialized departments, centers and institutes, including emergency service and a helipad, as well as 23 state-of-the-art operating rooms.
The medical institution presents almost all branches of modern medicine, many of which are certified by professional German societies (for example, certification of the German Cancer Society, German Diabetes Society).
The hospital diagnoses and treats about 52,000 inpatients and more than 144,000 outpatients every year. The medical services and patient care are provided by world-renowned highly competent doctors and qualified nursing staff. To achieve the best treatment results, the doctors of related medical disciplines work closely together and jointly develop optimal treatment regimens.
It is worth noting that the hospital is located in a beautiful green park area. In the immediate vicinity of the hospital one can find Buch Castle, Buch Forest and Barnim Nature Park. All this has a beneficial effect on patients, as they have the opportunity to stroll through beautiful places that inspire and help to gain strength for the successful overcoming of the therapeutic process.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch live in comfortable rooms made in bright colors. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a system for calling nursing staff (this system also serves to use TV, radio, lamps), a bedside table, a locker for storing personal belongings, a TV, a radio. The hospital offers WI-FI.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. Breakfast is served as a buffet with a wide selection of pastries, cereal, sausages and cheese. For lunch, the patients usually have a choice of three menus, including a vegetarian menu. Also, the patient can independently combine a lunch menu from various meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and side dishes. Dinner includes a standard menu and dishes that the patient can choose on his own to his taste.
In addition, the hospital houses a cozy cafe with an excellent assortment of pastries, fresh salads, sandwiches, as well as traditional Berlin dishes. Here you can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee, hot tea or refreshment drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: