Charite University Hospital Berlin - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neuroradiology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the detection and treatment of diseases of the nervous system in children and adults. Of particular interest are stroke therapy, endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, imaging examinations in children. The department cooperates closely with experts in the field of neurology, neuropediatrics and neurosurgery, which creates optimal conditions for the provision of comprehensive treatment of the highest level.

The Department of Pulmonology offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of acute and chronic lung diseases, including infectious pulmonary lesions, on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department's doctors have advanced equipment, conventional and innovative diagnostic and treatment techniques. All this creates the conditions for the organization of first-class medical care focused on the results and the best possible benefit for the patient.

The Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, Hypertensiology and Internal Intensive Care offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The competence covers the treatment of all kidney diseases, arterial hypertension, kidney transplantation and intensive care in internal diseases. The department has in its arsenal all types of renal replacement therapy. If it is not effective, the patient is recommended a kidney transplantation. In the field of intensive care, special attention is paid to the procedures aimed at organ function replacement, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and emergency medical care in cardiovascular insufficiency.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in diabetes mellitus treatment! The department offers all modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in these medical fields. Of particular interest is the treatment of overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, metabolic bone diseases, diseases of the pituitary, adrenal glands, etc. An integral part of the department's everyday work is research activities, which helped to implement many innovative treatment methods into clinical practice.

The Department of Infectology and Rheumatology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases in these fields. Clinical practice focuses on the treatment of various infections, including infections of the gastrointestinal tract, and rheumatic pathologies. The department employs first-class specialists who make every effort so that the patient receives a comprehensive and most effective treatment at the international level. The treatment is provided on both in inpatient and outpatient basis. Great importance is attached to the research activities, which allowed for the development of many innovative treatments.

The Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology offers all modern options for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas and other gastrointestinal organs. An important component of the department's clinical practice is the cooperation with related disciplines, such as surgery, radiology and nuclear medicine. The department positions itself as a maximum care medical facility, which priority task is to provide high-quality individualized treatment using the very latest scientific achievements and current medical standards.

Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center offers patients the full range of classical and innovative examinations, treatment of malignant diseases of all organs and anatomical structures of the human body. The spectrum is complemented by follow-up medical care, rehabilitation, modern schemes for the prevention and early detection of malignant diseases. An important component of the therapeutic process in the center is psycho-oncological care. The centerdals with the treatment of patients of all age groups, ranging from small children to elderly patients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department's surgeons annually perform over 5,000 surgical interventions, which indicates their high professionalism and tremendous experience. The key attention is paid to the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the spine and spinal cord, brain and skull base tumors, peripheral nerve lesions, cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders, as well as pain therapy (functional neurosurgery). The treatment of neurosurgical diseases in children and adolescents is carried out by a specially trained team of experts.

According to Focus magazine, the Department of Neurology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease! The department offers a full range of diagnostic options and conservative treatments for diseases of the nervous system. The department has 170 beds for patient hospitalization. An important structural section of the department is a specialized Intensive Care Unit (in interdisciplinary collaboration with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Anesthesiology with a focus on intensive surgical care). The department annually treats and diagnoses more than 8,000 inpatients and about 20,000 outpatients. Such indicators show the high quality of medical service and tremendous trust of patients.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology ranks among the top German medical facilities in the field of ​​its specialization! It offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of eye diseases in patients of all age groups. As one of the largest and most successful ophthalmological centers in Germany, the department treats not only common eye pathologies, such as glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, but also specializes in the treatment of rare, extremely complex pathologies, including hereditary diseases, eye-threatening infections, tumors in the eye and orbit.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Obstetrics ranks among the top German medical facilities of this kind! The department provides patients with comprehensive management of pregnancy, safe delivery and high-quality postpartum care. As the Level I Perinatal Center, the department has exceptional experience in the management of high-risk pregnancies, multiple pregnancies. The department maintains close cooperation with the specialists from related disciplines, in particular, with gynecologists, neonatologists, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, etc. The priority task of the department's doctors is the provision of the best medical care in pleasant atmosphere, taking into account the individual needs and wishes of the woman.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology ranks among the top German medical facilities in the fields of its specialization! The department offers all options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs and breast. Of particular interest is the treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs and breast (certification of the German Cancer Society). In addition, the department's doctors have exceptional competence in the treatment of gynecological problems in children of all age groups, including surgical correction of congenital malformations of the reproductive organs. The department is proud of its outstanding treatment results achieved thanks to the professional skills of doctors and excellent technical base.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Pediatric Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of pediatric surgical diseases! The department offers the wide range of surgical interventions for the treatment of various diseases in children, including in newborns. The specialization includes laparoscopy, treatment of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease, endocrine surgery, hand surgery, pediatric urology, traumatology, surgery in newborns and premature babies, thoracic surgery, laser therapy, surgical oncology and burn surgery. The department cooperates closely with all related pediatric departments, which guarantees top-class comprehensive treatment. The department's medical services are awarded by prestigious German certificate Ausgezeichnet. FÜR KINDER.

The Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disorders offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and conservative treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic disorders. Medical care is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Special attention is paid to the treatment of children and adolescents with chronic and rare diseases. The doctors have in their arsenal many effective treatment methods, which help to fully restore the health of young patients.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of medical services in this field and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of heart disease and arrhythmias in infants, young children and adolescents. An experienced and highly qualified medical team of the department deals with the treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases. The doctors have the cutting-edge diagnostic equipment for the detection of congenital cardiac pathologies at the stage of intrauterine development. The department focuses on cardiac catheterization in newborns, as well as on the diagnostics and treatment of heart arrhythmias.

The Department of Pediatric Nephrology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for young patients suffering from kidney and urinary tract diseases. The department's doctors carry out all types of dialysis procedures. The department treats infants, young children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. Medical care is provided in close cooperation with the Departments of Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Surgery, especially for congenital malformations of the kidneys and urinary tract.

The Department of Pediatric Neurology offers all modern diagnostic options and effective methods of conservative therapy for young patients with diseases of the nervous system. It treats children aged 0 to 18 years. The department has special competence in the treatment of neuromuscular diseases and spina bifida. The doctors set themselves the goal not only to provide first-class treatment and comprehensive counseling, but also to make the child's stay in the department as pleasant as possible. Also, the department has a reliable quality control system, which contributes to the credibility of medical facility in the national medical arena.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment in its fields of competence. The department's doctors specialize in the treatment of malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system, benign and malignant tumors, congenital or acquired benign blood diseases and blood-clotting disorders (sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, hemophilia). The priority focus of the department's work is stem cell transplantation (about 50 transplantations annually). Since 2017, the department has been certified as a specialized Cancer Center, which indicates the outstanding quality of medical service.

The Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Immunology and Intensive Care offers the full range of services in these fields. The department positions itself as a maximum care medical facility specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with allergic diseases, as well as with all acute and chronic respiratory diseases, immunological and autoimmune disorders, cystic fibrosis and rheumatic diseases. The department deals with the treatment of infants, young children and adolescents under the age of 18. Congenital cystic fibrosis is treated in patients of all age groups. Depending on the complexity of the clinical case, the treatment can be provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as well as in a day hospital.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiotherapy ranks among the top German medical facilities in the area of ​​its specialization! The department offers all types of modern radiation therapy for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. The department has state-of-the-art equipment, namely 8 powerful linear accelerators, 2 brachytherapy devices, X-ray systems, devices for intraoperative radiation therapy and proton therapy. In addition, the department has an innovative CyberKnife radiosurgery system, which allows doctors to effectively treat tumors of various localization, including benign ones. Medical and technical resources combined with the high professionalism of doctors allow guaranteeing top-class medical care corresponding to international standards.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery offers all modern surgical interventions, which help to repair skin and soft tissue injuries after burns, traumas or cancers. The special focus is on microsurgical reconstructive techniques. The department's surgeons have a perfect command of all the classic and innovative surgical techniques. The primary goal in the treatment of each patient is the complete elimination of particular defect with the preservation of functionality and the provision of the best aesthetic result.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. In order to ensure the most accurate and reliable diagnostics, the department has state-of-the-art systems for CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound and X-ray examinations, as well as PET-CT and SPECT-CT hybrid examinations. The department specializes in interventional radiology, namely, imaging-guided therapy. It performs all vascular (for example, vascular recanalization) and non-vascular imaging-guided interventions (for example, tumor ablation). The department is one of the largest and leading medical facilities of this kind in Europe.

The Center for Proton Therapy BerlinProtonen offers advanced proton therapy for the treatment of benign and malignant eye tumors. Since 1998, the department has successfully used proton therapy for the treatment of neoplasms of the choroid, iris and ciliary body. Thanks to the highly effective treatment of intraocular tumors, the center has gained an excellent reputation in the European medical arena. Over the years of the center’s clinical practice, the coordinated and productive work of medical physicists, radiation therapists and ophthalmologists has improved the accuracy and efficiency of proton therapy. As of today, innovative proton therapy helps to control tumor growth and maintain the functionality of the affected eye in 96% of patients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers all modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of its specialization. The priority fields of the department's work include ear surgery, including cochlear implantation and the implantation of hearing aids, otolaryngological surgical oncology, paranasal sinus surgery, plastic surgery, laser surgery, salivary gland surgery and pediatric otolaryngology. The service range is also complemented by allergology. The department began its work back in 1893, and therefore it has exceptional experience in the treatment, including complex clinical cases, as well as long traditions of high quality medical care for patients.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of General, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of bowel and lung cancer! The department offers all the modern surgical options for the treatment of diseases of the abdominal cavity and blood vessels. The department's doctors have expert knowledge and vast experience in the treatment of colorectal cancer, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic cancers, liver metastases, inflammatory bowel diseases (diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Also, they specialize in the surgical treatment of vascular pathologies and thyroid diseases.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in prostate cancer treatment! The department offers all types of modern diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with urologic diseases. Of particular interest is the treatment of urogenital tumors in men and urogynecological diseases. The department also specializes in kidney transplantation, which is carried out within the specialized center. This center is the largest in Germany and Europe and annually demonstrates high treatment success rates. In addition, the department's competence covers the treatment of urological problems in boys of all age groups.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of radioisotope diagnostics and treatment using radionuclides. Of particular interest to the department's specialists are the diagnostics and therapy of cancers, diseases of the nervous system, heart, musculoskeletal system, ENT pathologies, surgical diseases, disorders of the urological and gynecological sphere. The department's doctors carry out outpatient diagnostics, inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the guidelines of professional societies.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology ranks among the top German medical facilities in the field of its specialization! It offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The department's priorities include knee and hip surgery, including endoprosthetics, spinal surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, surgical oncology of the musculoskeletal system and the treatment of injuries of varying severity. With an annual number of more than 8,000 inpatients, the department has the status of one of the largest and most reputable in the field of its competence.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiac Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the surgical treatment of cardiovascular diseases! The department offers the full service range in the field of cardiac surgery. Despite the fact that the department has long traditions, it has the reputation of one of the most high-tech Cardiology Centers in Europe. The clinical practice involves the use of achievements of modern surgery, particularly, minimally invasive and catheter techniques. Thus, cardiac surgeons achieve excellent results and at the same time guarantee the most sparing treatment and fast recovery for the patient.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiology and Angiology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases! The department offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The department conducts all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, functional diagnostics of the heart, diagnostics and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The department's angiologists carry out complex diagnostics using ultrasound examination and angiography, as well as the treatment of stenoses and vascular obstructions by means of balloon dilatation, stent implantation and lysis.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department's specialists treat all skin diseases, including rare clinical cases, sexually transmitted infections and allergic reactions. The department's modern technical facilities and fruitful research activities aimed at the optimization and development of therapeutic techniques are the key to the successful clinical practice. Also, the department uses the concept of holistic approach to treatment, which provides for the adaptation of therapy to specific indications and needs of the patient, respectful and sympathetic attitude.