University Hospital Duesseldorf - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of eye diseases. Of particular interest is the treatment of diseases of the anterior eye segment, especially corneal pathologies. The specialization also covers all types of corneal transplantation, cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment, all plastic surgeries on the eyelids, tear ducts and orbit, surgical and conservative treatment of retinal and vitreous diseases, therapy of neuro-ophthalmic diseases.

According to the Focus magazine rating, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mammology ranks among the top German departments specializing in breast cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of services in these medical fields. In the field of gynecology, it provides the diagnostics and treatment of all pathologies of the female reproductive system, including the gynecological problems in girls aged from 0 to 18 years. The department's obstetricians provide quality care for expectant mothers before, during and after pregnancy. The department's scope of activities also includes the management of high-risk pregnancies. The key focus of clinical activities is the treatment of oncological diseases of the female genital organs, including breast cancer.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of modern diagnostics, conservative, and surgical treatment, prevention of diseases of the ear, vestibular apparatus, nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx, salivary glands, lymphatic system of the head and neck. In addition, the specialization covers head and neck, skull base surgery. The department’s state-of-art operating rooms are equipped with everything necessary for the effective treatment, for example, intraoperative imaging systems, computerized monitoring systems, navigation devices, etc. The department annually treats more than 2,600 patients, while one third of them suffer from oncopathology.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology offers the treatment of all dermatological diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis, treatment of skin cancer, especially melanoma, as well as the diagnostics and treatment of allergic diseases. Both classic and innovative treatment methods are available here, which guarantee an optimal therapeutic and aesthetic result.

The Department of General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the organs of abdominal cavity, thorax, emergency surgical care in polytrauma, as well as many surgical interventions in children. Of particular interest is cancer surgery on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. In addition, the department's specialists masterfully manage all the methods of bariatric surgery. Many operations are performed using minimally invasive techniques, which facilitate the quickest possible recovery of the patient.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology ranks among the top German departments specializing in diabetes mellitus treatment! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands, diabetes mellitus and metabolic disorders. The treatment is carried out both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department's medical team makes every effort to provide each patient with an individual, effective treatment, which meets international standards.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the liver, pancreas, and other organs of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, of particular interest is the treatment of cancer pathologies of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas and liver. The department is a supraregional center for the diagnostics, research and treatment of chronic liver diseases and their complications, as well as the certified Infectology Center, within which all types of hepatitis, HIV, and tropical infectious diseases are treated.

The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in kidney transplantation, minimally invasive and classical vascular interventions. The priority task of the department's doctors is the treatment of carotid stenosis, aortic aneurysm, circulatory disorders in the pelvic and leg vessels, the formation of arteriovenous shunts in dialysis patients and the treatment of varicose veins. The department offers all modern surgical techniques, as well as conducts active research activities for the development of innovative surgical treatment methods.

The Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of oncopathology, blood diseases, and immune system. A special focus of specialization is the treatment of malignant diseases of the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. The department has vast experience in bone marrow transplantation. Since 1989, it has performed more than 1,500 transplantations of the patient own and donor hematopoietic stem cells. The excellent infrastructure, high-tech equipment and high professionalism of the department's doctors contribute to the optimal treatment results.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Angiology ranks among the top German departments specializing in cardiovascular diseases! It provides an accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of all diseases of the cardiovascular system, lungs, and respiratory tract. The highly qualified world-class specialists work with patients. Various functional and imaging examination techniques are available for the accurate diagnostics. Also, the department has state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top German departments specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system! The department offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs. The department has a long and successful history. It has performed more than 50,000 heart surgeries since 1938. The first open-heart surgery under hypothermia, the first heart valve replacement surgery, as well as the first pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator implantations in Germany should be mentioned among the department’s achievements.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. The department is a recognized center for the treatment of head and neck tumors, and also, it has a certification of the German Cancer Society. Medical care is provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The specially trained team of specialists takes care of the health of young patients.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics ranks among the top German departments specializing in joint replacement surgery! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of various diseases, injuries of the musculoskeletal system, and their consequences. Also, the department's doctors specialize in sports orthopedics and treatment of orthopedic diseases in children of all age groups. The doctors have in their arsenal many conservative and surgical treatment methods. Many complex operations are carried out using a highly accurate computerized system

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology offers the full range of modern radiological examinations and minimally invasive imaging-guided treatment of various diseases. Most often, radiologists have to deal with the diagnostics and therapy of tumors, inflammatory processes, injuries, pathologies of the heart and vascular diseases. The combination of advanced medical technologies and high professionalism of the doctors working in the department are the key to the successful treatment results.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system in patients of all age groups. The department was founded in 1947 and during this time it has won the reputation of one of the largest and leading neurosurgical medical institutions in Germany. It performs about 3,000 surgical interventions every year. Also, the department treats and examines more than 15,000 inpatients and outpatients annually.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases, including systemic diseases with kidney lesion, as well as the preoperative and postoperative treatment of patients in the case of kidney transplantation. In addition, the department is the European Hypertension Center of Excellence, therefore, the doctors have unique expert knowledge to ensure effective treatment of primary, secondary and resistant to therapy arterial hypertension.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Neurology ranks among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease! The department offers the full range of services for the treatment and diagnostics of diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular diseases. The department is among the leading medical institutions of this kind in Germany. The department has an ultramodern Stroke Unit to provide effective care for stroke patients.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top German departments specializing in prostate cancer treatment! The department offers the widest range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods for accurate detection and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and boys. The priority focus of the department is the treatment of prostate cancer (certification of the German Cancer Society).

The Department of General Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of services in these fields. The department admits children of different age groups and adolescents under the age of 18 years. The priority areas of specialization include metabolic disorders, neurological diseases in children, gastroenterology, infectology, pulmonology, cardiology and neonatology. The department also has excellent qualifications to provide first-class medical care for children with diabetes, mellitus, hormonal and allergic diseases.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the hematopoietic system, oncopathology, bleeding disorders and diseases of the immuno-rheumatic profile in children of all age groups. The department has all the possibilities of hardware and laboratory diagnostics, adapted to the characteristics of the child's body. The treatment is provided using both traditional and innovative experimental methods approved by the professional societies.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment with radioactive substances. It conducts many scintigraphic examinations, ranging from the diagnostics of the thyroid gland and skeleton to amino acid metabolism studies in brain tumors and metabolic studies in other malignant tumors. The department has at its disposal a specialized outpatient clinic for the diagnostics and treatment of thyroid diseases.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology is included in the rating of the top German departments specializing in radiation therapy! The department offers the full range of treatment of oncological diseases using ionizing radiation by means of external (teletherapy) or internal (brachytherapy) tumor radiation. The specialists of the department are doing their best to ensure the most effective cancer therapy, taking into account the very latest advances in science and medical technology, interdisciplinary cooperation and an individual approach.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Hand Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of injuries of any severity. The specialists of the department have outstanding experience in the treatment of multiple injuries. If necessary, all the necessary doctors from the related fields will be involved in the treatment process. In addition, the department’s competence allows to perform all modern osteosynthesis procedures, including minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, as well as shoulder, hip and knee replacement surgery.