University Hospital Heidelberg
The University Hospital Heidelberg enjoys a status among the top hospitals in Germany and occupies prominent positions among the world leaders in the recent rankings of the US "Newsweek". The facility has earned a reputation as one of the most advanced hospitals with excellent medical service and patient-centered care throughout Europe and far beyond it.
For over 600 years, the University Hospital Heidelberg has been working for the benefit of patients, and continues to contribute to advanced global medical practice. It operates more than 50 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, covering all modern medical specialties. The key strengths of the hospital are in its cutting-edge technologies, highly professional medical personnel, and human attitude towards each patient. The main aim in mind of the medical team is to use all available resources and make every possible effort to restore the health of the patient. What is more, the University Hospital Heidelberg is one of the few facilities offering unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of extremely complex and rare clinical conditions.
The medical complex specializes in a variety of areas, but its primary focus is on oncology, surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedics. In this context special emphasis should be given to the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg, which brings together fruitful cancer research and high-quality patient care under one roof. Here patients can receive the very latest treatments, including innovative gene therapy and immunotherapy, for gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, breast, prostate and many other cancers. Another prominent facility at the University Hospital Heidelberg is the Surgical Center, which is one of the best and most long-established in Germany. The operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, enabling surgeons to provide the most effective and safest treatment for conditions of any complexity.
The hospital has a capacity of 2,589 beds. The health of patients is in the safe hands of a highly professional medical team, consisting of 14,544 employees, with some of the most reputable doctors and professors in Europe. The University Hospital Heidelberg annually admits for treatment over 87,000 inpatients, while more than 1.27 million patients prefer receiving outpatient medical services here. Such a big demand for this hospital among patients from Germany and all around the world is the truest testament of its outstanding reputation.
In addition to its significant medical achievements, the hospital is notable for its particularly friendly and pleasant atmosphere paired with respectful attitude towards its patients. Both doctors and nursing staff make every effort to meet all the needs and wishes of each patient through paying due attention to a detailed review of every clinical case and personal communication with the patient, which largely contributes to positive treatment outcomes.
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Departments
Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
Department of Hematology, Oncology, Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology
Department of General Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Metabolic Disorders, Gastroenterology and Nephrology
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases
Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Immunology and Pulmonology
Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Therapy, Ion Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology
Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology
Accommodation
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Heidelberg live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in bright colors. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The patient rooms are quite spacious, they have a table with chairs for receiving visitors. Roomy wardrobes are provided for storing personal belongings. It is possible to connect to the Internet. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort rooms with a safe, refrigerator, and upholstered furniture. Patients have 24-hour access to the services of medical personnel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If you for some reason do not eat all the products, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may live in a hotel of your choice. The managers will help you choose the most suitable options.
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.
- Endovascular treatment of liver pathologies with LigaSureTM, Ultracision® and Habib®-Sealer devices
- Correction of chest deformities in children (Nass operation)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting
- Replacement of ascending aorta (David procedure)
- Operations using the da Vinci robotic system
These are primary lung tumors and metastases in the lungs, benign and malignant liver pathologies, thyroid pathologies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure, infertility, fibromyalgia, damages and pathologies of large joints, polyneuropathy and other diseases.
- Thoracic surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- Urology
- Orthopedics and traumatology
- Obstetrics and gynecology
The hospital's team consists of more than 13,000 highly qualified employees
Location
Heidelberg is a picturesque city located in the southwestern part of Germany on the banks of the Neckar River in Baden-Wuerttemberg. Heidelberg is one of the few large urban centers in Germany with preserved old city buildings, as it was largely spared from bombing during World War II. So, while you are here, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a glorious past and see unique architectural sights. The pride of the city is also the internationally renowned Heidelberg University, which was founded in 1386 – the oldest university in present-day Germany. With its charming, romantic atmosphere and abundance of green spaces, Heidelberg is a city that will definitely bring you pleasure and relaxation.
The most appealing and major sights are concentrated in the city center, which, by the way, has one of the largest pedestrian areas in Europe. Without a doubt, the most stunning and breathtaking sight to explore is Heidelberg Castle, rising about 80 meters above the city. The castle was built and expanded from the 13th to the 17th century, and today it is partly a romantic ruin. What immediately catches the eye is that the castle does not have a distinct and clear construction plan – as a result its buildings were built in different styles. Here you can find a very unique blend of medieval and Renaissance architecture complemented by German Baroque, while the western and southern parts of the castle are predominated by simple Gothic buildings. Northern and eastern castle structures have the magnificent, massive stone walls of the Renaissance style abundantly decorated with elegant sculptures. The castle is immersed in greenery, which gives it additional majesty. It is also surrounded by a spectacular garden that is definitely worth a walk and taking stunning photos.
The city also has numerous museums, galleries and cultural centers, the most interesting among which are the Egyptian Museum, the Bonsai Museum, the German Pharmacy Museum and others. Another good idea is to take a walk across the Old Bridge over the Neckar River, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and Heidelberg Castle.
All in all, Heidelberg is an attractive city with its unmatched vibe and spirit. This place will become a great discovery for those who love magnificent natural landscapes combined with narrow ancient streets and beautiful architectural sights. Here you can truly slow down and enjoy a nice vacation without unnecessary hustle and bustle.
