Skin cancer diagnosis in University Hospital Duesseldorf
University Hospital Duesseldorf
Duesseldorf, Germany
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288862
Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Homey
Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology
Specialized in: adult and pediatric dermatology The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- ultrasound of the skin
- microscopic examination of the skin
- punch, excisional or incisional biopsy of the tumor (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 800 €)
- histological and immunohistochemical study (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Photo of the affected body regions
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology at the University Hospital Duesseldorf 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 Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Homey.
To treat oncological skin diseases, the department performs more than 4,000 operations annually. In addition to surgery, the department also offers non-invasive treatment methods for skin cancer with the help of photodynamic therapy (the insertion of photosensitizer and light exposure) or topical immunomodulators.
Another focus of the department is the treatment of age-related skin changes. For this purpose, it offers various methods of laser therapy, chemical peels, injections of botulinum toxin type A, etc.
The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Skin cancer (malignant melanoma)
- Neurodermatitis
- Autoimmune skin diseases
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis
- Wound healing disorders
- Venous diseases
- Increased sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Viral diseases (for example, warts)
- Rectal diseases (proctology) affecting the skin
- Conditions after organ transplantation
- Occupational skin lesions
- Psoriasis
- Prurit
- Pediatric skin diseases (in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics)
- Other diseases
Therapeutic options of the department:
- Drug therapy
- Dermatosurgery
- Extracorporeal photopheresis
- Laser procedures
- Light therapy
- Mycology
- Photodynamic therapy
- Aesthetic dermatology
- Other treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
University Education
- 1988 - 1995 Medical School, Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf.
- 1992 Clinical and scientific clerkship, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Scientific Degrees
- 1992 - 1998 Doctoral degree (Magna cum laude), Department of Dermatology, Heinrich Heine, Duesseldorf. Subject: "Analysis of molecular and cellular mechanism during allergic and irritant responses in the skin immune system".
- 10/2003 Habilitation and Venia Legendi in Dermatology.
Professional Experience
- 1995 - 1998 Resident, Department of Dermatology, Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf.
- 1998 - 2001 Visiting Scientist, Department of Immunology, DNAX Research Institute, Palo Alto, USA.
- 2001 Resident, Department of Dermatology, Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf; Head of the Research Laboratory for Dermato-Immunology and Oncology.
- 2003 Specialist in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases.
- 2004 Senior Consultant, Head of the Section of Allergy, Department of Dermatology, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
- 2004 Professor in Dermatology, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
- 2010 Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, University Hospital Duesseldorf.
Awards and Honors
- 2000 Paul Martini Award.
- 2002 Research Award of the German-Hungarian Society for Dermatology.
- 2002 European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR), Galderma Poster Award.
- 2002 Reinhard und Emmy Heynen Award.
- 2002 Günther von Wille Award.
- 2003 Bench-to-Bedside Meeting (Poster Award).
- 2003 Oskar Gans Award.
- 2003 Fujisawa Atopic Dermatitis Award.
- 2004 First International Conference on Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: 1st Prize, Poster Award.
- 2005 Atopic Dermatitis Award, Proderma Foundation.
Reviewer for Funding Organizations
- German Research Foundation (DFG).
- German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
About hospital
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals!
The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious medical institutions in Germany and Europe.
Modern, safe and sparing diagnostic and therapeutic methods guarantee effective treatment of various diseases and their consequences. All therapeutic processes are based on an interdisciplinary approach, which provides comprehensive medical care and optimal treatment result. Obviously, one of the key roles in the successful clinical practice of the medical institution is played by a highly qualified medical personnel, which consists of the best world-class doctors. The hospital also has a special advantage due to the structured equipment with the innovative medical technologies.
The hospital presents almost all fields of modern medicine. Special attention should be given to such focuses as oncology and hematology, stem cell transplantation, neurosurgery and neurology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, hepatology, kidney transplantation, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, etc.
In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, the hospital guarantees each patient an attentive care, friendly atmosphere, as well as sensitive and respectful attitude.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Duesseldorf live in comfortable single, double and triple rooms. The patient rooms are made in bright colors and modern design. The room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a telephone, a multimedia device (TV, radio, Internet access), a table and chairs for receiving visitors. To use the phone and multimedia device, the patient should have a special chip card, which can be purchased at the reception. In the pediatric departments multimedia device can be used for free.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a varied, tasty and healthy diet. Every day there are three menus to choose from for adults and four menus to choose from for children, while it is possible to develop an individual menu. When pre-ordering, the international patients may have dishes of various cuisines of the world, for example, Asian and African cuisine. If a patient needs a diet in accordance with the clinical indications, he will be provided with a special diet menu, including drinks.
Every day, the nurses inform the kitchen workers about the patient wishes using an electronic data processing system. Immediately before serving food, there are printed special cards, which indicate for which patient this or that dish is intended.
Also, the hospital houses a cafeteria with a rich selection of delicious, healthy dishes, snacks and drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.
The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.
- Dermatosurgery
- Skull base surgery
- Gastric bypass and bandage
- Removal of lung metastases
- Interventions on the spine
These are skin cancer (including melanoma), head and neck tumors, pathological changes in the chest (including funnel chest), obesity, liver diseases, HIV and other infectious diseases, varicose veins, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, joint diseases and other pathologies.
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Endocrinology and diabetology
- Orthopedics and traumatology
Over 800 highly qualified physicians work at the hospital.
