University Hospital Muenster - Departments

According to Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of injuries! The department offers the full range of treatment for patients injured due to an accident, as well as the treatment of all musculoskeletal diseases and reconstructive interventions. The clinical practice is based on the use of only the most modern therapeutic techniques, adapted to the individual needs of each patient. The priority goal of the entire medical team of the department is the best possible recovery of the patient’s mobility and the assurance of a high quality of life. The department is the Interregional Level I Maximum Care Trauma Center. It performs more than 3,600 inpatient and about 800 outpatient interventions annually.

The Department of Genetics at the University Hospital Muenster is the oldest genetic institution in Germany. It conducts treatment of patients and specialises in both research and training. The department offers a wide range of services to patients and doctors that treat them. The specialized laboratories of the department employ the latest research methods, solving many pressing issues.

The Department of Hematology, Hemostaseology, Oncology and Pulmonology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of blood diseases, including oncopathologies and blood coagulation disorders, lung diseases, and rare malignant diseases. The department incorporates two modern Bone Marrow Transplantation Centers. In addition, the department belongs to the largest medical facilities in Germany, which specialize in the treatment of malignant lymphomas, acute leukemias, sarcomas, as well as bone marrow transplantation. The physicians of the department are committed to providing patients with the comprehensive medical care of the highest quality, based on the respective attitude towards patients.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. The physicians of the department specialize in the treatment of hepatic, gastrointestinal, infectious diseases, pathologies of the endocrine glands and all types of diabetes mellitus. To make an accurate diagnosis, there are used the most advanced laboratory tests, ultrasound diagnostics and numerous endoscopic methods. In addition, the department’s scope of activities includes care for patients before and after liver, pancreas and small bowel transplantation. The combination of an outstanding competence of physicians, progressive treatment methods and the most advanced medical equipment ensures the excellent quality of medical care.

The Department of General Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Hypertensiology and Rheumatology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients with kidney diseases, arterial hypertension and rheumatic pathologies. The department has in its arsenal all the modern types of renal replacement therapy. In collaboration with the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, it provides a comprehensive care for patients before and after kidney transplantation. With an annual number of more than 100 kidney transplantations, the department ranks among the most successful and experienced medical facilities in this field. The department treats more than 2,000 inpatients, 8,000 outpatients, as well as 13,500 patients with emergency medical conditions annually.

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics offers the full range of comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment of various diseases in children of all age groups. The physicians of the department specialize in the treatment of rare pathologies, for example, cystic fibrosis. The experienced pediatricians of the department apply in their clinical practice only reliable and the most effective treatment methods, which ensure an optimal treatment outcome. In addition, the department has at its disposal an excellent infrastructure, adapted for the treatment of children, which makes the hospitalization period easy for patients. The outstanding quality of medical services rendered by the department is confirmed by the prestigious quality certificate Ausgezeichnet.FÜR KINDER.

The Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment for young patients with impaired immune system function. The department has a special competence in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiency conditions. The department is recognized as the European Reference Centre for Rare Immunodeficiencies, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases. The experienced specialists take care of the health of young patients. They have in their arsenal many modern and effective treatment methods. The department also has excellent laboratory equipment for immunological and cellular biological examinations.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of radioisotope diagnostics and therapy at the highest technical level. The department specializes in the detection and treatment of benign and malignant thyroid diseases, oncopathology of other organs and anatomical structures of the human body. The department's feature is the radioisotope examinations in children, for example, PET-CT, PET-MRI, kidney, bone scintigraphy, etc. The high-quality medical care is provided thanks to the availability of advanced medical technologies and experienced medical personnel who regularly undergo advanced training courses to keep abreast of medical innovations.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology ranks among the top German departments specializing in radiotherapy! The department offers all types of modern radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant and benign diseases, various functional disorders. Depending on the patient's state of health and the course of the disease, radiation therapy can be carried out on an outpatient or inpatient basis, as well as in combination with other treatment methods, for example, surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, etc. The high-tech equipment, exceptional professionalism of doctors and close cooperation with the specialists from related fields contribute to the provision of first-class and tailored medical care.

According to Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract, as well as male reproductive organs in children and adults. The specialization covers the treatment of dysfunctions, acute injuries and inflammation, as well as the correction of complex malformations and treatment of cancers of the genitourinary system and male reproductive organs. Thanks to the unique competence of doctors, the department guarantees the highest standards of conservative and surgical treatment of urological pathologies.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology is one of the best institutions of its kind in Germany and offers patients the full range of radiological studies and imaging-guided minimally invasive therapy. The department’s scope of tasks also includes imaging diagnostics in children of all age groups, detection and invasive treatment of cerebral vascular pathology (neuroradiology). Patient care is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

The Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery offers the full range of surgical interventions in children of all ages. The department specializes in the surgical treatment of premature babies, correction of congenital malformations, surgery of solid tumors in children, treatment of diseases and malformations of the urinary tract, genitals, etc. In addition, special attention is paid to pediatric traumatology, treatment of thoracic deformities, removal of hemangiomas and vascular malformations. The department is a certified Level I Perinatal Center.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of first-class services for the diagnostics and treatment of all types of congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases in newborns, children and adolescents. Particularly important focuses of the department's work include the treatment of congenital heart and vascular diseases using cardiac catheterization techniques (interventional catheter therapy), intensive cardiological and cardiac surgery care, as well as medical care as part of outpatient counseling. To ensure the best comprehensive medical care, the department's specialists work in close cooperation with the Departments of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine.

The Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of all musculoskeletal diseases. The department ranks among the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany, as well as among the specialized authoritative departments for the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors in the European medical arena. The treatment is carried out both on an outpatient and inpatient basis, including the outpatient operations. In addition to its successful clinical activities, the department is proud of its productive research work, which has given birth to many innovations in orthopedics, for example, the department's specialists have patented the very latest prosthetic systems, particularly in the field of orthopedic oncology.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of General, Abdominal and Transplant Surgery is ranked among the top German medical facilities specializing in the bowel cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main clinical focuses include the surgical treatment of abdominal oncopathology, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, organ transplantation and intensive care after surgical treatment. The department's doctors have special competence in the treatment of intestinal, pancreatic, stomach and liver cancers (certification of the German Cancer Society).

The Department of Clinical and Surgical Andrology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of various andrological diseases and disorders in men of all age groups. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of male infertility, delayed sexual development, aging-related changes in men, disorders of testosterone synthesis and action, erectile dysfunction, etc. In cooperation with the Department of Gynecology, the department performs a successful treatment of couples with fertility problems.

The Department of Congenital and Acquired Heart Defects, Heart Valve Diseases offers the full range of diagnostics, outpatient and inpatient treatment of these diseases. The department became the first Center of Excellence in Germany in the field of its specialization and annually treats a large number of native patients and patients from other countries of the world. The department has a wide range of diagnostic options, as well as doctors have vast experience in catheter interventions. The department's medical team makes every effort in order to provide the first-class medical care adapted to individual needs. At the same time, important attention is paid to the psychosocial support of patients.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiology and Angiology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases! The department offers the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the treatment of heart failure, coronary diseases, pathologies of the coronary and lymphatic vessels. Also, the scope of tasks of the department’s specialists includes the preparation and follow-up care for patients who need heart transplantation, сardiac diagnostic imaging and intensive care. Medical care is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of eye diseases on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The experienced physicians in the department use modern methods of diagnostics and treatment in their practice, which, in combination with high professionalism, contributes to the achievement of an optimal therapeutic result. Also, one of the significant advantages of the department is the presence of an in-house Eye Bank, which allows the doctors to urgently perform corneal transplantation, thereby restoring vision or preventing its deterioration. The department's specialists work in strict accordance with the guidelines of the professional societies.

The Department of Mammology offers the full range of interdisciplinary early diagnostics, surgical and conservative treatment of all diseases and pathologies of the mammary gland in women and men. The department specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant breast tumors and it is a recognized Breast Cancer Center in Muenster. When providing the diagnostics and treatment, the doctors use all modern techniques and the very latest medical advances.

The Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Reconstruction of Malformations and Foot Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main areas of specialization in pediatric orthopedics are the treatment of hip pathologies, feet and hand deformities, and congenital deformities of the lower limbs. The department treats more than 5,000 patients annually. It performs about 200 foot surgeries and more than 150 hip surgical procedures. With 2,000 ultrasound examinations of the hip joint per year, the department is the leading specialized medical facility in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiac Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in cardiac surgery! The department offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the heart, lungs, thoracic organs, mediastinum and diaphragm, including heart and lung transplantation. With appropriate indications, the operations are performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The department's surgeons perform more than 3,000 surgical interventions annually, 200 of them using a heart-lung machine.

The Department of Cardiology is part of the Center for Heart and Vascular Medicine at the University Hospital Muenster (UHM). The patients with all diseases of the heart, circulatory and vascular system are treated here. The range of treatments covers diagnostic and therapeutic methods of cardiology and angiology, including interventional catheter treatment options for heart and vessels.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department is one of the largest medical facilities in Germany specializing in the treatment of congenital and acquired skin diseases. The department's doctors have in their arsenal many classic and innovative treatment methods, which provide the best therapeutic and aesthetic result. For patients with incurable diseases, the doctors develop individual therapy concepts aimed at the prevention of disease progression and improvement of the patient’s quality of life. One of the priorities is the treatment of skin cancers (certification of the German Cancer Society).

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics ranks among the top German departments specializing in obstetrics! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of all gynecologic diseases in women and girls. The specialization includes surgical gynecology and gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and perinatal medicine, gynecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine. A special focus is made on the treatment of malignant tumors of the female reproductive organs, which is carried out within the Comprehensive Cancer Center Muenster. All the very latest and most effective treatment methods are available here.

The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery offers the full range of services in these fields and is one of the largest medical institutions of this kind in Europe. A distinguishing feature of the department is the unique competence in the treatment of especially severe and rare vascular diseases. The department has a modern outpatient operating room, as well as a hybrid operating room, in which the patients are provided with the most effective and sparing treatment, if possible. Depending on the complexity of the surgery, the surgical treatment is carried out either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic, conservative and surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases. One of the department’s priority focuses is the surgical treatment of head and neck tumors. This focus is certified by the German Cancer Society. The department's specialists treat more than 1,500 inpatients and 15,000 outpatients every year. Also, the department performs more than 1,000 outpatient and 1,600 inpatient operations annually. Such indicators show the highest quality of medical care and the exceptional competence of medical staff.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the neck, nose, ears and skull base. The doctors have in their arsenal the very latest diagnostic methods, as well as effective types of conservative and surgical therapy. The medical team of doctors has rich experience and works in accordance with the current medical standards.The department conducts many clinical trials, which is an advantage for patients. The department treats more than 8,000 outpatients and performs about 4,000 surgical procedures annually.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired heart pathologies in children of different age groups. Of particular interest is heart surgery in newborns and infants. In order to ensure comprehensive medical care, the department maintains close cooperation with the specialists from the Departments of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology. The medical team prefers sparing surgical techniques, however, in some cases classical surgery remains the best option.

The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system in children. The department's priorities include the treatment of brain tumors, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, epilepsy. The experienced pediatric neurosurgeons work with young patients, they use all modern medical advances in their practice in order to ensure the effective treatment and prevention of the subsequent pathological changes in children. A huge role in the treatment success is played by an accurate diagnostics, therefore the department offers all advanced examinations of the nervous system, adapted to the children's needs.

The Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. Over the years of successful clinical activities, the department has gained a reputation as one of the largest pediatric medical facilities of this kind in Germany. The department annually treats more than 1,200 inpatients and about 15,000 outpatients with oncopathologies and blood diseases. The department has stem cell transplantation program. The exceptional quality of the department’s medical services is confirmed by the German Cancer Society certification.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of General Neurology ranks among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease! The department offers tremendous options for the diagnostics and treatment of nervous system diseases. The successful clinical practice of the department is based on the combination of unique qualifications of doctors, high competence of the medical staff and modern technical equipment. Medical care is provided in close cooperation with other specialized departments of the hospital, for example, with the Department of Neurosurgery, Radiology. Of particular importance is the treatment of complex and rare types of neurological diseases.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Neurosurgery ranks among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of brain tumors! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department specializes in the treatment of injuries, tumors and malformations of the skull, brain, spinal cord and nerves, vascular anomalies, spinal nerve root compression syndromes, etc. The department also has advanced experience in the treatment of pain syndromes, epilepsy and motor disorders. The medical services are distinguished by the highest quality, confirmed by the internationally recognized certificates.