The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- x-ray of the hand
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray of the affected region (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery at the Meoclinic Hospital Berlin performs the full range of surgical interventions in the areas of its specialization at the highest European level. Plastic surgeons perform surgical interventions to improve the appearance of patients who are not satisfied with a particular part of their body. In this case, clinical indications for intervention are not required. A team of reconstructive surgeons performs plastic repair of appearance defects due to congenital anomalies, previous surgical interventions, injuries and other causes. A special focus of the work of the medical facility is the treatment of hand injuries and diseases, including replantation surgery. Young patients can also receive medical services in the field of hand surgery. All the surgeons working in the department can justifiably be proud of their impressive clinical experience, and are also members of professional societies: the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRÄC), the Association of German Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (VDÄPC) and the Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC). It is extremely important for the department's specialists that each patient receives a top-class medical service and is satisfied with the result. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Andreas Steier.
The modern world dictates new beauty trends, so more and more people decide on plastic surgery to improve their appearance. In addition, many people resort to the services of the department's specialists, wanting to get rid of age-related changes. Plastic surgeons begin the therapeutic process with an individual consultation, during which they ask the patient about his wishes regarding his appearance. Then the plastic surgeon offers the patient possible options for plastic surgery. The department's team of surgeons specializes in facelift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction and lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, body lift, and intimate plastic surgery for women. Whenever possible, sparing minimally invasive techniques are used during plastic surgery to minimize trauma to healthy tissues. The plastic surgery is preceded by a computer simulation of the expected result of the intervention. Thanks to such an approach, the specialists give the patient the opportunity to assess their new appearance even before the operation and, if necessary, repeatedly discuss the wishes and correct them.
Reconstructive surgeons strive not only to improve the appearance of the patient with congenital or acquired defects, after surgery for cancer or trauma, but also to restore the lost functions of a certain part of the body. The work of the specialists of the medical facility in this field is mainly focused on breast reconstruction in women after cancer, scar revision, removal of benign and malignant skin tumors and repair of skin defects, skin and soft tissue reconstruction surgery in all parts of the body, skin lift after rapid weight loss, microsurgical interventions for the reconstruction of nerve endings, muscles, tendons, etc. The specialists of the medical facility always strive to offer each patient the best individual solution to his problem. At the same time, the surgeons also take care that the result of the operation is as close as possible to the natural forms of the face or body.
The surgical treatment of hand diseases and injuries is also one of the priority areas of the department's clinical activities. The department's surgeons perform hand surgery in adult patients and children. It is worth noting that the Head Physician of the department, Dr. med. Andreas Steiert, has worked for many years in the best German university hospitals in this field, and therefore he has a unique surgical experience. The specialist successfully performs many hand surgeries, including microsurgical replantation interventions in children with severe hand injuries. The department is most often visited by patients with such pathologies as Dupuytren's contracture, rheumatic hand lesions, ganglion, trigger fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome, infectious hand lesions, malignant hand tumors, and so on. The team of doctors specializing in hand surgery offers patients comprehensive examinations for an accurate diagnosis, after which the treatment tactics are selected to achieve an optimal result and ensure a life without restrictions.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Aesthetic plastic surgery
- Aesthetic plastic surgery in the face and head
- Facelift
- Blepharoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Otoplasty
- Aesthetic plastic surgery in the body
- Breast augmentation, reduction and lift
- Treatment of gynecomastia in men
- Breast asymmetry repair
- Liposuction
- Body lift
- Tummy tuck
- Arm lift
- Thigh lift
- Intimate plastic surgery in women
- Aesthetic plastic surgery in the face and head
- Reconstructive plastic surgery
- Breast reconstruction in women after breast cancer surgery
- Scar revision
- Reconstruction of the skin and soft tissues, including the removal of benign and malignant skin tumors
- Microsurgical reconstruction of the nerve endings, muscles and tendons
- Hand surgery
- Tenolysis and arthrolysis
- Surgical treatment of Dupuytren's contracture
- Hand tendon transfer
- Surgery for inflammatory hand diseases
- Trigger fingers
- Rheumatic lesions of the hand tendons
- Ganglion
- Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
- Partial and total denervation of the hand joints
- Removal of hand tumors while maintaining its functions
- Reconstruction of the skin and soft tissues of the hand after injuries, surgical treatment of tumors and infectious lesions
- Revision hand surgery
- Replantation interventions, including in children
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
University Education and Postgraduate Training
- 1990 Study of Human Medicine at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg.
- 1997 State examination, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg.
- August 1999 Admission to medical practice.
- March 2000 Thesis defense. Subject: "Influence of cytokines on the expression of FAS ligand, CD44v6, v10, ICAM-1 and NCAM in colon carcinoma".
- April 2007 Board certification in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
- December 2012 Additional qualification in Hand Surgery.
- Habilitation and Venia Legendi in the field of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery. Subject: "Tissue preservation, tissue reconstruction and tissue modulation in plastic surgery. Clinical and experimental research.".
Professional Career
- 01.1998 Internship in the Department of General, Abdominal, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery at the Charite University Hospital Berlin.
- 06.1999 Work at the Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, Medical Center at New York University, New York, USA.
- 01.2000 Work in the Department of Surgery at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen.
- 10.2001 Work in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery at the Hannover Medical School.
- 06.2007 Senior Physician in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery at the Hannover Medical School.
- 04.2011 Managing Senior Physician and Deputy Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery at the Hannover Medical School.
- Since 11.2014 Head Physician in the Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery at the Meoclinic Hospital Berlin.
Key Clinical Interests
- Removal of malignant skin tumors.
- Breast reconstruction using silicone implants, patients' autologous tissues and lipofilling technique.
- Reconstructive interventions to eliminate skin and soft tissue defects.
- Surgical interventions on the nerve endings.
- Surgical interventions for long-term non-healing wounds.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Meoclinic
About hospital
The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible for the treatment of a particular group of diseases. A highly professional medical team consisting of 67 doctors takes care of the health of patients. The basis of the work of the doctors of the hospital is the use of the most advanced and, if possible, sparing treatment methods. The hospital is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 standards, so patients benefit from the highest level of the quality of service, adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
The hospital includes almost all fields of modern medicine: internal medicine, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, vascular surgery, hernia repair surgery, hand surgery, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, proctology, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery. To provide surgical treatment, the hospital has three high-tech surgical suites, which perform both minimally invasive interventions and DaVinci robot-assisted interventions, as well as the most complex operations lasting several hours. In addition, the hospital has an advanced Radiology Center with innovative devices for computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound diagnostics and X-ray scanning. These resources allow providing accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of the highest European level.
Despite the fact that the hospital has advanced technologies and modern infrastructure, the focus of the medical staff is on the patient – his needs, wishes and well-being. During the treatment in this medical center, patients are surrounded by care, comfort, and they are treated with maximum respect and understanding. The doctors of the hospital use all their professionalism and medical knowledge for the benefit of patients, saving lives even in particularly complex cases.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Meoclinic Hospital Berlin live in well furnished rooms, corresponding to the level of luxury five-star hotels. There is a fantastic view from the windows of the patient rooms on the Gendarmenmarkt, the Reichstag, the Friedrichstrasse or the courtyard of the hospital. The hospital has a pleasant atmosphere, which is also facilitated by soothing colors. The standard patient rooms include a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a desk and chairs, a wardrobe with a built-in safe for storing valuables, air conditioning, a minibar, a TV and a telephone. Free Wi-Fi is available in the patient rooms. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, heated floor. There are bath slippers, towels and toiletries in the bathroom. A bathrobe, shower caps, shaving kit and hairdryer are available upon request.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu mainly includes vegetable, fruit, poultry and fish dishes. Each patient has a choice of several menus, including traditional Russian and Arabic cuisine, as well as kosher and vegetarian meals.
If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.