The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- skin ultrasound
- skin microscopy
- CT scan (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan (on indication 1200 €)
- fine needle biopsy of the tumor with histological examination (on indication 2000 €)
- 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
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Phlebology at the Specialized Clinic Hornheide offers the full range of high-precision diagnostic tests and therapeutic methods for treating skin diseases. Medical care is provided to patients of various age groups, including children. The priority focus of the department's specialization is melanoma therapy. More than 1,000 patients with melanoma are treated here every year. The department is one of the largest and leading medical facilities specializing in melanoma treatment in Europe. The department has advanced diagnostic methods that allow doctors to detect skin pathology at an early stage, as well as the most effective treatment methods. In addition to the therapeutic result, due attention is also paid to an aesthetic aspect, which contributes to the maximum patient satisfaction and the absence of possible complexes associated with the consequences of treatment. The tasks of the department's doctors also include the treatment of vein diseases, with a particular interest in varicose veins and leg ulcer treatment. The department's specialists have excellent professional skills and modern technical resources to provide patients with effective medical care at the European level. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Schulze.
For more than 85 years, the main focus of the department's work has been the treatment of malignant skin tumors. Key attention is paid to treating melanoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer. The department is recognized as a specialized medical facility in this area by the German Cancer Society, the European Association of Dermato-Oncology, and the German Dermatological Society. From the first day of the department's work, dermatologists, specialists in dermatosurgery, plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, oncologists, anesthesiologists, dermatohistopathologists, and psycho-oncologists have been working here hand in hand. Thus, each patient is provided with comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment, taking into account the smallest details. The specialization of doctors covers not only melanoma treatment but also the treatment of other malignant skin tumors, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The department implements a skin cancer screening program that helps doctors to detect the disease at an early stage and provide patients with timely treatment. Histological diagnostics of skin cancer and other skin diseases are carried out within the in-house Dermatology Laboratory. The department's physicians also perform enzyme-based cytological and immunohistological tests, for example, to examine the sentinel lymph nodes, which play a decisive role in the selection of the type of therapy: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, anti-tumor vaccination, and treatment with monoclonal antibodies.
The specialists of the medical facility also admit patients with various benign skin diseases, such as psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, systemic scleroderma, lupus erythematosus, and allergic manifestations on the skin. The above mentioned pathologies are treated with effective drug therapy regimens (intake of pills, ointments, and gels), photodynamic therapy, phototherapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and other procedures. Preventive measures and patient counseling are also of great importance.
The department also offers pediatric dermatology. Doctors provide the effective treatment of atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, fungal infections, allergic skin lesions, and skin cancers in children. The main treatment methods are usually various pills and ointments. Doctors also often resort to laser procedures. Surgery is usually required to remove malignant tumors.
The range of the department's medical services is supplemented by the diagnostics and treatment of venous diseases. Of particular interest is the care for patients with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and leg ulcers. The pathological lesions of the lymphatic vessels and blood flow disorders in the arteries with symptomatic manifestations on the skin are also treated. The therapeutic options range from conservative treatment methods and the application of special dressings to surgical treatment. The very latest painless ultrasound methods are used to make an accurate diagnosis. In the case of varicose veins, both classical and innovative microwave sclerotherapy are performed. Advanced laser technology is used to remove varicose veins.
The department's range of diagnostic and therapeutic services includes:
- Diagnostics
- Laboratory tests
- Dermatoscopy
- Biopsy and histological examinations
- Ultrasound skin examinations
- 3D microscopy
- Duplex sonography and dopplerography
- Treatment
- Drug therapy
- Photodynamic therapy
- Phototherapy (irradiation with narrow-band isodose UVB, UVA plus UVB or UVA1 cold light)
- Cryotherapy
- Laser therapy (vascular neoplasm removal, pigmentation disorders, keloid scars, tattoo and hair removal)
- Radiation therapy
- Surgical interventions for skin neoplasms, varicose veins and other pathologies (on an outpatient and inpatient basis)
- Plastic reconstructive surgery after skin tumor removal
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education and Professional Career
- 1975 Human Medicine studies, University of Cologne (MAGS Fellow, North Rhine-Westphalia).
- 1982 Admission to medical practice (since 1981, relevant publications).
- 1982 Research Fellow, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Cologne.
- 1984 Thesis defense, University of Cologne (first experience of participation in lectures).
- 1985 and 1987 Research Internship, Stanford University, USA.
- 1986 Board certification in Dermatology and Venereology.
- 1986 Advanced training in Allergology, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Cologne.
- 1987 Appointed as an Assistant Instructor (C1) of G.K. Steigleder, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Cologne.
- 1990 Habilitation and Venia legendi in Dermatology and Venereology, Cologne.
- 1991 Appointed as a Senior Assistant (C2) of T. Krieg, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Cologne.
- 1993 Appointed as an Acting Senior Physician, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Duesseldorf.
- 1986 - 1997 Senior Physician in the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Cologne.
- 1997 Head Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Phlebology at the Specialized Clinic Hornheide, Muenster.
- 2007 Head of the Skin Tumor Center Hornheide-Muenster.
- 2014 Head of the "Muenster Alliance against Cancer" (MAgKs) Cancer Center.
Membership in Professional Societies and Positions
- Head of the "Muenster Alliance against Cancer" (MAgKs) Cancer Center within the Specialized Clinic Hornheide, Clemens Clinic and Raphael Clinic in Muenster.
- Chairman of the Association of Head Physicians in Dermatology of non-university Dermatology Clinics in Germany.
- Chairman of the Commission for Quality Assurance of Dermatologic Histology of the German Society of Dermatology (DDG) and the Professional Association of German Dermatologists (BVDD).
- Specialized Auditor and Chairman of the German Cancer Society (DKG) Committee for the Management of Skin Tumor Centers.
- Member of the Expert Committee on Medical Responsibility of the Medical Association of the State of Westphalia-Lippe.
- Member of the Ethics Committee of the Medical Association of the State of Westphalia-Lippe and the University of Muenster.
- Chairman of the Commission on Dermatohistopathology of the Association of Physicians of the Public Health Insurance Fund of the State of Westphalia-Lippe.
- Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Fachklinik Hornheide
About hospital
The Specialized Clinic Hornheide positions itself as a leading interdisciplinary medical facility for treating skin tumors, head and neck neoplasms, and reconstructive surgery. The clinic began its work in 1932 and today has gained an excellent reputation in the national and international medical arena. The medical facility is deservedly proud of having prestigious quality certificates, including the DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification and the certificate of the German Cancer Society, which confirm the exceptional quality of medical care and high treatment success rates. Providing top-class medical services, the clinic's team of doctors always puts the patient first with his individual needs and wishes.
The clinic maintains close cooperation with many external partners, the most reputable of which is the University Hospital Muenster. Thus, the clinic's specialists have the opportunity to share experiences, acquire new skills, and access the very latest treatment methods, which is an undeniable advantage for each patient.
The clinic has 10 state-of-the-art operating rooms for surgical treatment. A highly professional medical team of more than 300 employees is at the service of patients. Sparing surgical techniques are widely used in clinical practice to guarantee the most effective treatment and excellent aesthetic results. The clinic annually admits about 6,000 inpatients and more than 45,000 outpatients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Specialized Clinic Hornheide live in single and double rooms. All patient rooms are cozy, bright, and spacious. A patient room has everything necessary for a comfortable stay at the clinic. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The patient room furnishings include a comfortable and automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for clothes, a TV, a telephone, and a radio. There is also access to Wi-Fi.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the clinic are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, the clinic houses a cafe where one can have a snack and enjoy hot and cold drinks. There is also a small shop with a variety of snacks and drinks, magazines, and essential hygiene items.
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.