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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- dermatological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood analysis
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- coagulogram
- D-dimers
- antiphospholipid antibodies (APA)
- antithrombin III
- doppler ultrasound of veins
- bacteriological smear from ulcer
- venography
- MRI (on indication 1200 €)
- 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
- Doppler ultrasound/duplex scanning (if available)
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Angiology, Phlebology and Endocrinology at the Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen provides the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of endocrine disorders, as well as diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. The specialists in the fields of angiology and phlebology are responsible for non-invasive diagnostics and drug therapy, as well as for interventional therapeutic procedures. The department's endocrinologists carry out both diagnostics and conservative treatment of endocrine disorders – pathologies of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, gonads and pituitary gland. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Christian Berg.
The department's doctors are proud of their long clinical experience and excellent treatment results. The presence of an advanced technical base allows them to successfully detect the slightest pathological changes in the vascular system and endocrine organs, determine the exact causes of the disease and, accordingly, prescribe the most effective treatment. The concept of medical care in the department is based on an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case.
In the field of angiology, the department is especially focused on the treatment of calcifications in the carotid arteries, aorta, pelvic and lower limb vessels, as well as on the treatment of lower extremity peripheral artery disease. The department also often deals with the treatment of patients with vascular diseases: varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency. The attending physician conducts a clinical examination, studies the patient's medical history and carries out the necessary diagnostic tests. The specialist then makes an accurate diagnosis and determines the most optimal treatment tactics. The first-line treatment is drug therapy, compression therapy (for example, for varicose veins) and other conservative methods. In the case of severe calcification, occlusive processes and vascular stenoses, the patients are indicated such minimally invasive interventional procedures as stent implantation, balloon dilation, etc.
The team of the department's endocrinologists deals with the treatment of patients suffering from diseases of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, gonads, pituitary gland, osteoporosis and other pathologies. The basic diagnostic examinations for endocrine diseases include laboratory tests to assess hormonal levels and ultrasound scanning. The patients with suspected osteoporosis require bone mineral density measurement. The therapeutic offer in the field of endocrinology includes drug therapy, hormone replacement therapy and infusion therapy. In addition, the department carries out special hormone replacement therapy aimed at slowing down the aging process.
The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Angiology
- Calcifications of the carotid arteries, aorta, pelvic and lower limb vessels
- Lower extremity peripheral artery disease
- Circulatory disorders in the hands and feet (Raynaud's disease)
- Vasculitis (inflammatory vascular disease)
- Edema (lipedema and lymphedema)
- Phlebology
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Varicose veins
- Endocrinology
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal disorders
- Pituitary disorders
- Deficiency of female sex hormones (estrogens and progesterone) and testosterone deficiency in men
- Chronic fatigue due to endocrine disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity due to hormonal imbalance
- Autoimmune lesions of the endocrine glands
- Secondary arterial hypertension due to hormonal imbalance (Conn's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome)
- Other diseases
The department's main clinical focuses include:
- Diagnostic options
- Diagnostics of diseases of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels
- Basic diagnostic tests of the vascular system to determine risk factors for the development of vascular pathologies
- Specialized ultrasound scanning of the blood vessels
- Diagnostics of deep vein thrombosis
- Ankle-brachial index measurement
- Treadmill test to assess the condition of the vascular system
- Oscillography
- Pressure measurement in the toe arteries
- Diagnostics of endocrine disorders
- Assessment of hormone levels – a standard set of laboratory tests to determine hormone levels
- Ultrasound scanning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy
- Assessment of hormone levels in obese patients
- Diagnostics of osteoporosis
- Assessment of hormone levels in men and women with suspected infertility
- Diagnostics of diseases of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels
- Therapeutic options
- Treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels
- Drug therapy
- Interventional procedures – balloon dilation and stent implantation for vascular stenosis and occlusion
- Treatment of endocrine diseases
- Drug therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Infusion therapy
- Treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
PD Dr. med. Christian Berg is a certified internist specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetology, Angiology and Phlebology. With excellent qualifications and long clinical experience, the doctor provides competent medical care to patients at the Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen, and is also the Chief Physician of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Evangelical Hospital Mettmann.
Dr. Berg studied medicine at the University of Duisburg-Essen. After a long period of scientific and clinical work, as well as an internship at the University Hospital Essen, the specialist defended his doctoral thesis and received PD title (Internal Medicine) in 2013. Dr. Berg has many awards and prizes in the field of Internal Medicine, as well as a number of additional qualifications.
Dr. Berg specializes in all types of hormonal disorders. First of all, these are thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, overweight caused by endocrine disorders, dysfunction of the adrenal cortex and pituitary gland, menstrual irregularities in women and testosterone deficiency in men, growth hormone deficiency.
In addition, Dr. Berg is a specialist in angiology and phlebology. His focuses include drug therapy and interventional treatment of occlusive peripheral arterial disease: treatment of obliterating endarteritis with the use of sparing methods (balloon angioplasty and stent implantation), treatment of atherosclerosis, carotid artery stenosis and occlusions. The specialist also deals with the treatment of thrombosis and other vascular diseases.
Dr. Berg is the author of numerous publications. He is a regular speaker at both national and international congresses. In addition, he is involved in teaching and gives lectures for medical students. The specialist voluntarily joined the Fund for the Financial Support of Medical Facilities Specializing in Care of Seriously Ill Patients in Essen (Hospizförderverein Essen) and holds the position of Vice President of the German Diabetes Association.
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About hospital
The Preventicum Diagnostic Clinic Essen is an advanced medical center oriented on providing high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services. The primary focus of the clinic is comprehensive diagnostics, including preventive examinations (check-ups). The clinic presents such medical fields as internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, radiology, nephrology, urology, angiology and endocrinology.
The key focus of both doctors and nursing staff working in the clinic is the patient with his individual needs and wishes, so the specialists devote enough time to personal consultations, planning diagnostic examinations and treatment. The long and unique experience of the clinic's medical team allows detecting pathologies of any severity, including at the very early stages, prior to the onset of symptoms.
The clinic can boast of state-of-the-art medical equipment, including ultrasound and X-ray devices, magnetic resonance and computed tomography systems, systems for electrocardiography and echocardiography, endoscopic equipment for colonoscopy, gastroscopy and proctoscopy. The presence of in-house modern laboratories in the medical complex allows the doctors to carry out the full range of laboratory tests.
The service range of the clinic includes not only diagnostics. If the diagnostic examination reveals a certain pathology in a patient, the highly specialized doctors then develop effective treatment programs that allow the patient to restore health in the shortest possible time. It should be noted that the clinic cooperates closely with other medical facilities in the region, and therefore, in complex clinical cases, the specialists from partner clinics are involved in the therapeutic process.
Special attention should be given to the professionalism of the medical staff working in the clinic. The medical team consists of 12 professors who have long successful clinical practice and impressive achievements in their medical fields. The specialists work for the benefit of their patients providing them with the best medical care corresponding to international protocols.
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Accommodation in hospital
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.