University Hospital Freiburg - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Sports Traumatology offers the full range of services in these areas at the highest level of university medicine. As a leading German medical institution in traumatology, the department provides round-the-clock emergency care for patients with accident and other injuries of any severity. In addition, the department's scope of activities includes treatment of sports injuries, diseases, malformations and injuries of the entire musculoskeletal system in patients of all age groups.

The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main clinical focuses include the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system (thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pituitary and pancreas), as well as the diagnostics and treatment of type I and II diabetes mellitus. The outpatient clinic of the department annually treats about 5,000 patients, who receive medical care according to the strictest international standards.

The Department of Infectology offers outpatient and inpatient treatment of all infectious diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of pathologies, such as tuberculosis, AIDS and HIV-related diseases, malaria and other tropical diseases, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, meningitis, etc. The department also offers counseling to patients from other clinics. The department is an Expert Center for Clinical Infectology certified by the German Society of Infectology (DGI).

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Pulmonology offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and the pulmonary circulation. The department also has a modern Sleep Laboratory, where the causes of sleep disorders associated with pathology of the respiratory system are identified and treated. Other clinical priorities of the department include weaning, preparation for lung transplantation and follow-up care, as well as the possibility of participation in clinical trials.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers treatment of all diseases of the throat, nose and ear at the highest university level. Treatment of patients with cancer is provided within the framework of the certified Center for Head and Neck Cancer. The department also specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired hearing loss and deafness, diseases of the skull base and orbit, voice pathologies, hearing and speech disorders in children, a wide range of allergic diseases, etc.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology is one of the largest of its kind in Germany and offers the full range of services in the field of its specialization. It provides an effective treatment of corneal and conjunctival diseases, correction of strabismus, treatment of diseases of the retina and optic nerve, as well as eye diseases in children. The doctors of the department have an extensive clinical experience and high professionalism, thanks to which they provide medical care to patients with rare diseases, complex clinical cases and severe consequences of eye pathology, including hereditary diseases, life-threatening infections and tumors.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery offers treatment of all benign and malignant diseases of the internal organs. The department specializes in the treatment of diseases of the esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, endocrine glands, etc. Also, the department provides an effective treatment for a large number of patients with complications due to chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Particular attention is paid to surgical and interdisciplinary treatment of cancers.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of lung, thoracic and mediastinal diseases. The department is one of the largest specialized institutions in the field of thoracic surgery and thoracic endoscopy in Germany. Its operating rooms are equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment to provide optimal medical care before, during and after surgery. Preference is given to minimally invasive interventions, laser techniques that contribute to minimal damage of healthy tissues and ensure rapid recovery of the patient.

The Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy offers the full range of treatment services for patients with mental disorders, which are a big problem not only for the patient himself, but also for his relatives. With a vast clinical experience and the latest achievements of modern medicine, the doctors of the department conduct comprehensive examinations in order to confirm a diagnosis, after which they select an individually adapted therapy. The department is engaged in active research activities allowing the doctors to develop new types of therapy and to provide a complete recovery for the patient.

The Department of Psychosomatics and Psychosomatic Therapy offers the full range of modern treatments for psychosomatic disorders. The medical institution was founded in 1949, therefore it has long traditions and vast clinical experience. It applies comprehensive treatment concepts, which cover psychotherapeutic, medical and socio-therapeutic approaches. In addition, methods of psychodynamic therapy, systemic therapy (therapy in couples and family therapy), behavioral therapy, as well as various therapeutic, creative and meditative procedures are used in the clinical practice.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology offers the full range of services in these fields of medicine. The main clinical focuses of the department include the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, superficial venous systems, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. For these purposes, the department has in its arsenal a variety of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods that provide optimal results.

The Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology offers treatment of the full range of diseases of the female genital organs and mammary gland, endometriosis, atonic bladder, dysplasia, as well as cancer prevention. The department specializes in all types of female genital cancers, for example, uterine, cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, vaginal cancer, etc., as well as the treatment of malignant diseases that may occur as a result of miscarriage or during pregnancy (for example, trophoblastic tumor).

The Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine offers comprehensive medical care for women before, during and after childbirth. About 1,450 babies are born annually in the department. The highly qualified specialists of the department provide patients with an individual approach, the highest quality of services and the best possible safety. The department regularly conducts childbirth courses. Also, the scope of tasks includes genetic testing to detect congenital anomalies of the fetus in the womb.

The Department of Reproductive Medicine, Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology offers the full range of services in these focuses and specializes in the treatment of gynecological hormonal disorders in adults and children, as well as in the treatment of infertility. To identify the causes of infertility, both partners undergo a comprehensive diagnosis, after which the optimal treatment method is selected. Therapeutic options encompass conservative therapy and invasive treatment methods, for example, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

The Department of Hematology and Oncology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of blood diseases, coagulation disorders, oncological diseases and related pathological conditions. The treatment is provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The patient is offered a comprehensive treatment, including intensive care to eliminate side effects associated with the tumor and therapy, development of individual recommendations on nutrition, physiotherapeutic measures and psycho-oncological care.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The medical team of the department has at its command the very latest methods of diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the digestive system, with a special focus on liver diseases. There are also conducted clinical trials in all these fields, which allow developing new treatment methods and saving lives of the patients of the department. Medical care is based on an interdisciplinary approach.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services in the treatment of all kidney diseases and arterial hypertension. The department is one of the leading medical institutions in Germany, which deals with treatment of hereditary kidney diseases (especially polycystic kidney disease). In addition, the department has a reputation of one of the largest German Transplant Centers specializing in monitoring patients after kidney transplantation. The outpatient clinic for care after kidney transplantation serves more than 1,200 patients every year.

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics offers the full range of services in these fields. The doctors of the department specialize in the diagnostics and treatment of various diseases in children and adolescents, ranging from depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, serious addictions and personality disorders to severe life crises. Since trustful cooperation between the doctor, the patient and his family plays a key role in the success of the therapy, there are conducted comprehensive consultations with the participation of a little patient and his parents, after which the treatment strategy is determined.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology offers the full range of services in these fields. The specialization covers the diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant diseases with the help of modern imaging methods (CT, MRI, ultrasound and traditional X-ray examinations). In addition, the department's scope of tasks includes the diagnostics and treatment of vascular occlusions and stenosis, radiological examinations in children. The department is certified in accordance with the criteria of KTQ (Cooperation for Transparency and Quality in Health Care).

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of modern diagnostics and therapy in this field. The department specializes in the examination and treatment of patients with benign and malignant thyroid diseases, scintigraphy and functional diagnostics of the skeleton, lungs, brain, heart, kidneys and sentinel lymph nodes. In addition, more than 3,000 PET-CT examinations are performed annually in the department. In this field, the focus is on the diagnostics of cancer and neurological diseases.

The Department of Radiation Therapy offers the full range of modern therapies in this field. The department specializes in stereotactic radiation therapy, which allows to determine the precise coordinates and sizes of tumors for further irradiation. Stereotactic radiation therapy is successfully used in the treatment of brain, lung, liver, kidney tumors and bone metastases. The doctors have at their disposal state-of-art devices and technologies, including the Varian TrueBeam STX Novalis linear accelerator.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation in diseases and injuries of the teeth, mouth, jaws and face. Also, the priority of the department is plastic surgery of the oral cavity and maxillofacial surgery. The treatment is carried out with the use of innovative techniques, some of which were developed on the basis of the department. Great importance is attached to the individual approach to each clinical case.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, spinal cord and nerves in adults and children. The department keeps pace with new trends in medicine, as well as contributes significantly to their development. Therefore, the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods are available here. An individual approach to each clinical case is crucial to ensure optimal treatment results with the preservation of all neurological functions.

The Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The medical institution specializes in the treatment of acute and urgent clinical conditions. It is also a certified supra-regional Stroke Center and an interdisciplinary Center for Neurovascular Diseases. In addition, using the methods of differential diagnostics and modern therapies, the doctors of the department provide an effective treatment of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, meningitis and other pathologies.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neuroradiology offers the full range of imaging diagnostics and minimally invasive therapy for diseases of the brain and spinal cord, neuromuscular pathology, etc. The department is equipped with the state-of-art CT and MRI systems for the most accurate imaging of anatomical structures, as well as the examination of cerebral blood flow, metabolic processes, brain functions, etc. The priorities of the department are the interventional neuroradiology, epilepsy diagnostics, and imaging diagnostics of neurological diseases in children.

The Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The medical team of the department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the immune system, in particular, autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Due to its productive research activities, the department offers patients many innovative treatment methods. The high quality of medical care is confirmed by certification of the German Society of Rheumatology.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Intensive Care offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The medical team of the department has at its command the very latest methods of diagnostics and treatment of all cardiovascular diseases. In addition to general invasive and non-invasive methods of treatment of cardiac pathology, particular importance is attached to catheter techniques for managing patients with acute myocardial infarction and ischemic heart disease. Due to the unique clinical experience of the department’s doctors, patients are guaranteed optimal treatment results, as well as an individual approach to each clinical case.

The Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of various diseases in children and adolescents, from chronic pathologies to rare diseases. The department has a specially trained team working around the clock for young patients with clinical conditions that require emergency care. Intensive research activities of the department allows to improve the existing and develop innovative therapeutic techniques. All therapeutic measures comply with international guidelines in the field of pediatric medicine.

The Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscular Diseases offers the full range of services in the treatment of children and adolescents with injuries, developmental defects and pathologies of the brain, nerves and muscles. In addition to the treatment of acute diseases, in which a full recovery of the child is possible, one of the department’s priorities is the diagnosis of developmental disorders and chronic diseases in children and adolescents, as well as their optimal treatment. The department has innovative methods of therapy and maintains close cooperation with the specialists from related fields and pediatricians from private practices, which guarantees a comprehensive approach.

The Department Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology offers the full range of treatment of benign and malignant hematologic diseases, as well as oncological pathology in children and adolescents. The required specialists from the related areas are actively involved in the treatment, close contact with the child’s parents is maintained. In addition, the department has extensive experience in the field of bone marrow transplantation and stem cell transplantation. It also deals with the treatment of immunological diseases in children.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of heart diseases and defects in young children, school-age children, and adolescents. Over 4,000 young inpatients and outpatients are treated here annually. Each child is guaranteed an individual approach and therapy adapted to his particular clinical situation. Considerable importance is also attached to comprehensive counseling of child’s parents.

The Department of Pediatric Surgery offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of surgical diseases of all organ systems in children. The department specializes in the treatment of umbilical and inguinal hernia, esophageal atresia, congenital defects of the anterior abdominal wall, etc. Due to the use of the very latest medical technologies and modern forms of anesthesia, a large number of operations are performed on an outpatient basis.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics and treatment of diseases and malformations of the kidney, bladder, urinary tract and prostate gland. Of particular interest are prevention, early detection and treatment of functional disorders, infectious and inflammatory processes, benign changes in the male genitalia, as well as interdisciplinary treatment of urologic cancers. In addition, the department’s specialists have extensive experience in the field of reconstructive surgery. The department provides care for patients of all age groups, from infants to very elderly people.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery offers the full range of modern surgical techniques to restore and improve aesthetic appearance of the body shape after injuries, diseases and in congenital anomalies. The doctors of the department have vast experience and regularly demonstrate excellent treatment results in various fields of plastic surgery: reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, breast surgery, burn surgery and aesthetic surgery. The versatility of modern technologies and microsurgical methods allows providing the optimal solution to problems of any degree of complexity.

The Department of Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the surgical treatment of patients with all diseases of the cardiovascular system. The experienced surgeons of the department perform about 4,500 surgical interventions annually. For each patient, an individual, most sparing treatment is selected, for example, heart valve surgery is performed minimally invasively, whereas implant placement in aortic aneurysms is performed using endovascular techniques.