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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound
- CT/MRI scan
- preoperative care
- micrographic surgical treatment of facial skin melanoma
- histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the remote tissues - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology at the University Hospital Heidelberg offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases, including extremely complex and rare clinical cases in this field. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Enk.
The department became the first in Germany, which was certified in accordance with the standards of the German Cancer Society, and today occupies a leading position in the treatment of skin cancer both at the national and international level. The priority task of the specialists of the department is to provide patients with the interdisciplinary, individualized medical care.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of malignant skin diseases
- Malignant melanoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell skin cancer
- Skin lymphomas (for example, fungal granuloma)
- Merkel-cell carcinoma
- Dermatofibroma
- Angiosarcomas and other rare skin tumors
- Removal of primary tumors, including sentinel node biopsy (both on an inpatient and outpatient basis)
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy (for example, BRAF inhibitor therapy)
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy (in collaboration with the Department of Radiation Oncology)
- Photodynamic therapy
- Very latest methods of therapy within the framework of clinical trials
- Diagnostics and treatment of infectious skin diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune skin diseases
- Collagenoses
- Progressive systemic scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis
- Chronic discoid lupus erythematosus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Bullous diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergic skin reactions in adults and children
- Insect venom allergy (for example, due to the bite of a wasp, a bee)
- Allergic respiratory diseases (for example, rhinitis, asthma)
- Allergy to drugs
- Photoallergic reactions
- Intolerance to analgesics, local anesthetics
- Contact allergies (for example, to cream, perfume)
- Allergic reactions due to the professional activities (for example, hand eczema, allergic contact dermatitis)
- Atopic eczema
- Chronic urticaria
- Diagnostics and treatment of itching
- Diagnostics and treatment of urticaria
- Diagnostics and treatment of venous diseases (for example, varicose veins)
- Diagnostics and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of psoriasis in adults and children
- Innovative therapeutic procedures
- Phototherapy methods
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic wounds
- Leg ulcers
- Wounds in diabetes mellitus
- Wounds due to injury
- Wounds in vasculitis
- Bedsores
- Decongestants and compression therapy (for example, lymphatic drainage, hardware compression, compression bandages, special stockings for ulcer treatment)
- Vacuum therapy
- Surgical wound healing
- Minimally invasive phlebological procedures (sclerotherapy, endoluminal sclerotherapy)
- Innovative procedures within the framework of clinical trials
- Skin grafting
- Laser aesthetic procedures
- Tattoo removal
- Hair removal on the face and body
- Spider vein removal
- Treatment of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Scar revision
- Other skin diseases and treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1982 - 1988 Study of Human Medicine at the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Muenster.
- 1984 - 1988 Doctoral thesis, Department of Dermatology of the University of Muenster.
- 1990 - 1992 Post Doc, Department of Dermatology, National Institutes of Health.
- 1994 - 1997 Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Mainz.
- 1995 Habilitation, Department of Dermatology, University of Mainz.
- 1997 Associate Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Dermatology, University of Mainz.
- 2004 Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
Appointments
- 2002 Appointed as a Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Philipps University Marburg.
- 2003 Appointed as a Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Essen.
- 2004 Appointed as a Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg.
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About hospital
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany!
The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes which cover all fields of modern medicine. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the presence of unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of complex and rare clinical cases.
Due to successful clinical practice, the hospital has been holding leading positions in the international medical arena for many years. The basis for this popularity is the combination of the very latest technologies, competent specialists, and active research activities, which allows introducing of revolutionary diagnostic and treatment methods, which save lives.
In addition to the outstanding medical achievements, it is worth noting a particularly friendly and pleasant atmosphere, and respectful attitude towards the patient. Both doctors and nursing staff make every effort to meet all the needs and wishes of the patient, pay due attention to each clinical case, and have personal communication with the patient, which contributes to a positive treatment result.
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Accommodation in hospital
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