The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- differential blood count
- ultrasound examination of the affected area
- CT/MRI scan (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200 €)
- biopsy of lymphatic nodes
(if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2000 €) - nursing services
- tumor board: consultation of
oncology, radiology and radiation therapy specialists - treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan, PET scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospital Mannheim offers the full range of services in these medical fields. It diagnoses and treats all benign and malignant blood diseases, cancers. The huge clinical experience and high competence of the doctors working in the department allow them to achieve excellent treatment results even in the most severe cases. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Georgia Metzgeroth.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Complex diagnostics of malignant diseases of all organs and blood
- All types of drug therapy for the treatment of malignant diseases
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormonal therapy
- Other targeted therapies
- Treatment of complications after chemotherapy
- Other services
The medical team of the department makes every effort to help patients overcome serious diseases and improve the quality of life.
Curriculum vitae
- 2010 Visiting Professor, Additional Qualification in Palliative Medicine.
- Since 2008, Head of the Department of Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospital Mannheim, Heidelberg University.
- 2007 Habilitation. Subject: "Soluble transferrin receptor in hematology" (Prof. Dr. med. R. Hehlmann, Prof. Dr. med. Hochhaus), focuses: Hematology and Internal Oncology.
- 2005 Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
- 1999 Admission to Medical Practice.
- 1997 Doctor’s Degree: "Urodynamic parameters and results of surgery to treat urinary incontinence" (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. W. Schmidt).
- 1997 - 1999 Intern and Assistant Physician, Department of Internal Medicine IV, University Hospital Aachen (Prof. Dr. med. R. Osieka).
- 1991 - 1997 Study of Medicine, Saarland University, Homburg.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Mannheim
About hospital
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Mannheim ranks among the top medical institutions of Germany, which is an undeniable confirmation of the impeccable medical care and excellent reputation of the hospital!
The hospital is a high-tech modern medical institution, which provides accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment, combined with quality, responsive care, attention to the patient’s individual needs and wishes.
The history of the hospital dates back to 1701. At that time it was a small medical facility, but today it has about 30 specialized departments, centers and institutes with 4,800 first-class medical personnel.
Since the hospital functions on the basis of the Medical Faculty of the Heidelberg University, medical research is constantly conducted here at the national and international levels.
The main clinical focuses of the hospital include surgery, cardiology, oncology and hematology, gastroenterology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, radiology, pediatric and adolescent medicine.
It should be noted that the hospital was repeatedly awarded prestigious quality certificates, for example, KTQ, IQM certificates, the certificate of the German Cancer Association.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Mannheim live comfortable single and double patient rooms. All rooms have an attractive design. They are fitted out with modern furniture, TV and a telephone. In addition, each room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. There is a beautiful park near the hospital, where one can walk, enjoying the greenery and clean air.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, balanced meals: breakfast, lunch with three menus to choose from and buffet dinner. In addition, the menu features dietary dishes. The lobby of the hospital houses a cafe where one can taste cold and hot drinks, have a snack with fresh pastries.
Further details
Standard rooms include: