University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich - Departments

The Department of Neuroradiology offers all the options of imaging diagnostics and minimally invasive treatment of brain and spinal cord diseases. The main focus of the clinical practice of the medical facility is on the diagnostics and treatment of neurovascular pathologies, such as acute stroke, brain aneurysm, vascular malformations and arteriovenous malformations. Patients can get medical help here around the clock. The department has a modern technological base, which, combined with the high competence of doctors, forms a solid basis for the provision of top-class medical services. The diagnostics and treatment are carried out by a highly qualified team of 20 doctors, 13 assistant physicians, and nursing staff. The specialists make sure that all the patient's individual needs and wishes are taken into account during the therapeutic process.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology offers the full range of services in this ​​medical field and is one of the leading medical facilities in Germany. The department enjoys an excellent reputation in Munich and Upper Bavaria. The department's doctors specialize in the treatment of bone fractures, soft tissue injuries and joint diseases. The specialists of the medical facility are distinguished by exceptional competence in the treatment of polytrauma and high severity injuries. In addition, the department's traumatologists have a wealth of experience in the treatment of patients with abnormally healing bone fractures. The department provides emergency medical care around the clock. It has state-of-the-art technical resources to assess the patient's condition with trauma during the admission to the department and to provide the most effective treatment. All therapeutic measures meet the requirements of the current treatment guidelines of the German Trauma Society.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric General, Abdominal, Hepatobiliary, Endocrine, Thoracic and Hernia Surgery offers the full range of services in these fields. The team of the department's surgeons is rightfully proud of their high professionalism and successfully performs operations of varying degrees of complexity for diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, stomach, esophagus, intestines, pancreas, liver, biliary tract, lungs. The medical facility also performs surgery for inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias. The department has four high-tech operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical instruments, computer systems, devices for intraoperative ultrasound scanning, radiography, etc. Whenever possible, the department's surgeons perform low-traumatic laparoscopic procedures, after which patients need to spend only a few days in the hospital. The department has 100 beds for patient hospitalization.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology, Phlebology, Andrology offers all the options of modern medicine for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases, allergic reactions, venous diseases and andrological diseases in men. The department also admits children and adolescents with skin diseases. The ​​competence of the department's medical team includes phototherapy, modern laser treatment methods, surgical treatment of pathological skin changes using the very latest techniques. The specialists of the medical facility have rich experience in the treatment of skin cancers – the department is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). In addition, aesthetic dermatology services are available here, including treatment of wrinkles with Botox and filler injections, anti-aging procedures, treatment of age spots, removal of unwanted facial and body hair. The team of the department's doctors works for the benefit of their patients, providing them with effective treatment according to the individual needs and wishes.

The Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics offers the full range of services in these fields, providing patients with the optimal treatment based on the very latest scientific advances and innovative technologies. The department's tasks include diagnostics and treatment of all gynecologic diseases and breast pathologies, as well as pregnancy management, childbirth and postnatal care for both mother and baby, elimination of fertility problems in women. The department has modern equipment for invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, three operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, especially in the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, as well as special devices for microsurgery and fetal surgery. A competent medical team consisting of 18 senior physicians, 25 assistant physicians and medical specialists, obstetricians and specially trained nursing staff annually admits approximately 5,000 women for inpatient treatment and provides outpatient medical care for 14,000 patients. In addition, the department has four maternity rooms, in which about 2,000 babies are born annually.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Vascular, Endovascular Surgery offers the full range of classical and endovascular surgical interventions on the blood vessels. The department specializes in the treatment of patients with acute and chronic diseases of the arteries and veins, circulation disorders in the extremities, pathological changes in the carotid arteries, venous diseases and other pathologies. The patients' health is in the safe hands of a competent team of doctors and nursing staff. Surgeries and interventional procedures on the blood vessels are performed in well-equipped operating rooms that meet current hygiene and safety requirements. The department has 38 beds. The department's medical team annually admits more than 1,400 inpatients and about 7,000 outpatients. The department has been carrying out successful clinical activities for over 25 years and during this time has gained a reputation of one of the best medical facilities of this kind in Germany.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with ENT diseases. The department is also competent in performing surgery for head and neck malignant tumors: cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, skull base, facial skin, soft tissues of the neck and other cancers. The main areas of the department's clinical activities include diagnostics and treatment of hearing loss, cochlear implantation, surgical interventions on the salivary glands and thyroid glands, treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. The department also has an outpatient clinic for phoniatrics and treatment of hearing loss in children. To provide comprehensive treatment, the department has 50 beds, four modern operating rooms and a sleep laboratory. The department annually admits more than 3,000 inpatients, and more than 28,000 outpatients. The experienced team of the department's doctors has deep knowledge in their area of specialization and professionally deals even with the most complex clinical cases.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, pathological lesions of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, as well as various respiratory diseases. It is worth noting that the department's cardiologists carry out not only drug therapy for heart diseases, but also many interventional procedures, including TAVI, MitraClip, left atrial appendage closure in case of atrial fibrillation, balloon valvuloplasty and many others. The interventional therapeutic procedures for diseases of the heart, arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels are performed in specially equipped catheterization laboratories. Of particular interest in the field of pulmonology are bronchoscopy, endoscopic lung volume reduction and lung cancer treatment in collaboration with thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists and other physicians. The department's specialists give preference to an individual approach to each patient. They use only modern and reliable treatment methods that guarantee an optimal result.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology and Infectology offers prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, endocrine glands and infectious pathologies. The department's specialists have unique experience in the treatment of malignant diseases of the digestive system. In addition, the department's gastroenterologists successfully perform the full range of modern endoscopic procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The department is annually visited by about 15,000 outpatients and more than 5,000 inpatients. The patients' health is in the safe hands of a large medical team consisting of 60 specialized doctors and more than 190 nursing and administrative staff. The specialists of the medical facility strive to provide each patient with the most effective treatment using the very latest and the most reliable therapeutic methods.

The Department of Anaesthesiology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the use of all modern methods of anesthesia, pain therapy, intensive care and emergency medical care. The department annually serves more than 50,000 patients, therefore has a unique experience and guarantees a high level of safety.

The Department of Hematology and Oncology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. The highly qualified team of the department's doctors provides effective treatment of all cancers and blood pathologies (for example, leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphoma) in accordance with the very latest international standards. The department performs autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, as well as provides innovative CAR T-cell therapy. It should be noted that the department is certified as the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich, and also has a quality certificate from the German Cancer Society. The medical facility has the very latest equipment, implements innovative treatment methods, and at the same time pays due attention to comprehensive consultations and a humane attitude towards patients. Patients can get special nutrition counselling, as well as competent psychological care.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectology, Nephrology, Neurology and Epileptology offers the full range of medical services in all areas of its specialization. The health of young patients is in the safe hands of a large medical team, consisting of 60 highly specialized doctors and about 120 nursing staff. The specialists of the medical facility annually admit more than 5,000 inpatients, and about 1,500 children receive outpatient medical care. The department's doctors provide medical care to children of all age groups – from extremely premature babies weighing 500 grams to adolescents aged 18. The medical facility holds many specialized consultations, thanks to which young patients and their parents have the opportunity to receive detailed information about the diseases. During the diagnostics and treatment, doctors strictly meet the current clinical protocols and the requirements of professional societies

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services in this ​​medical field. The department admits both adult patients and children of various age categories. The department's main clinical focuses include the treatment of cleft lip and palate, maxillofacial tumors, reconstructive surgery, facial aesthetic surgery and dental implant surgery. The department has 24 beds, three modern operating rooms and a large outpatient clinic with treatment rooms. With the very latest medical technologies, the department's doctors annually treat 1,900 inpatients and about 20,000 outpatients. The department's medical team makes sure that each patient receives top-class medical care that meets high European standards.

The Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients suffering from kidney and rheumatic diseases. The ​​competence of doctors of the medical facility also includes the provision of medical care to patients after kidney transplantation. In addition, the department's specialists have successful experience in the treatment of rare and especially severe kidney diseases. The department is a recognized Research Center of the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA/EDTA), as well as a certified center of the German Society of Nephrology, which testifies to the outstanding treatment results and excellent medical care. Many patients receive medical care on an outpatient basis, and 24 beds are available here for patient hospitalization. The department enjoys a reputation as the largest and the best medical facility of this kind in Germany.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery offers the full range of services in these fields and specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and spine. The important areas of the department's clinical activity also include neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. The treatment is provided in four state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with all the necessary facilities. The department admits about 2,700 inpatients and 4,100 outpatients annually. The team of the department's neurosurgeons is distinguished by high professionalism, and performs many operations using sparing minimally invasive surgical techniques. Navigation systems, intraoperative monitoring devices, 5-ALA fluorescence are successfully used during the surgical treatment. Each operation is carefully planned using advanced navigation devices (under the guidance of CT and MRI scanning). In general, the department's surgeons annually perform more than 4,000 neurosurgical interventions, and therefore they are justifiably proud of their unique clinical experience and treatment results.

The Department of Neurology offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and conservative treatment of nervous system diseases. The department has unique competence in the treatment of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, neuromuscular diseases, chronic back pain, chronic headaches and other pathologies. To provide comprehensive medical care, the department has modern diagnostic rooms, a special outpatient clinic, a stroke unit with state-of-the-art technical equipment and an interdisciplinary intensive care unit. The department annually provides treatment to more than 3,500 inpatients and several thousands outpatients. The well-being of patients is in the safe hands of a medical team, consisting of 50 competent doctors. The modern medical facility combines the highest level of medical knowledge, advanced technical equipment, as well as a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of its ​​expertise. The department deals with the treatment of all pathologies of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. Special attention is paid to operations on the retina, vitreous body, lens and treatment of corneal diseases. To provide effective treatment, the department has three modern operating rooms and two treatment rooms equipped with the very latest technology. The department has 24 beds. Most of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, without mandatory hospitalization. The department's medical team admits more than 2,500 inpatients, and about 25,000 outpatients for diagnostics and treatment annually. The department’s specialists have long successful experience and they also deal with the most complex clinical cases. They provide effective treatment that meets the highest European standards.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Foot Surgery offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases: bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon diseases. Special attention in the department's clinical practice is paid to knee and hip replacement surgery, including revision interventions to replace previously implanted prostheses, treatment of foot diseases, musculoskeletal cancers, orthopedic diseases in children. In addition, the department's specialists deal with the treatment of rare and especially complex musculoskeletal diseases. The department's highly specialized medical team applies only modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in their practice, and the long-term experience of doctors guarantees top-class surgical and conservative treatment. As a certified Maximum Care Endoprosthetics Center, the department's doctors annually perform more than 1,000 surgical procedures for partial and total joint replacement. Every year, more than 10,000 patients entrust their health to the department's medical team. Whenever required, doctors from related medical specialties are involved in the treatment process. The main goal and focus of doctors is to maximally restore the patient's health and give him the opportunity to return to his usual way of life.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery offers the full range of services in its areas of specialization. The department successfully performs surgical interventions to improve the appearance at the patient's desire, operations to restore a lost or deformed part of the body due to an accident, as well as operations to remove tumors and correct congenital or acquired deformities. The department's specialists also perform surgical interventions to treat hand diseases, deformities and injuries. Doctors have unique experience in tissue transplantation, finger, arm and hand replantation surgery. In addition, the department offers all modern methods of treating lymphedema, including severe forms of pathology. Many surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, which is an added benefit to patients. Thanks to its high treatment success rates, the medical facility enjoys an excellent reputation both in Germany and far beyond its borders.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology provides high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of the full range of diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract, bladder, prostate, testicles and their appendages, vas deferens and penis. The treatment of urologic cancers is of particular interest. The focus of pediatric urologists is on young patients with congenital and acquired malformations of the genitourinary system. The department has its in-house advanced operating rooms, an X-ray unit, and two stations with 57 beds. The high quality of medical care is confirmed by many prestigious certificates, including the DEKRA certificate and the certificate of the European Board of Urology. As one of the best urologic facilities in Germany and a leading urology clinic in Munich, the department has been offering patients the daVinci robot-assisted surgery since 2009, which has many advantages for patients: minimal pain, speedy recovery, the highest level of precision compared to conventional surgical interventions.

The Department of Interventional Radiology offers the full range of imaging examinations, as well as innovative image-guided minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of tumors, vascular diseases and internal pathologies (for example, CT, MRI, PET-CT, SPECT). The department's doctors have deep knowledge and colossal experience in the field of interventional radiological methods of treatment, which represent an excellent alternative to open surgical interventions. Despite the high level of technical equipment and the presence of advanced computerized systems, the focus is always on the person with his individual needs. Compliance with current clinical protocols and high professionalism of the department's specialists contribute to the successful clinical practice, as well as the reputability of the department among the best medical facilities of this kind in Germany.

The Department of Human Genetics offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in studying the human genome, identifying changes in genes and applying the results obtained in the provision of medical care. Particular attention is paid to the molecular diagnostics of genetically caused rare diseases. In addition, the scope of the department's tasks includes comprehensive counseling on all issues of human genetics.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of services in this area. Key clinical areas include the diagnostics and treatment of tumors, diseases of the thyroid gland, kidneys, brain and heart. For this purpose, doctors have at their disposal the necessary medical equipment of the latest generation: devices for PET, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, etc. After comprehensive diagnostics, doctors of the medical facility assess the advisability of radioisotope therapy. In 2020, there was founded the Section for Theranostics – an innovative approach in medicine, providing for the creation of medications that can be simultaneously used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The department was one of the first specialized medical institutions of its kind in Germany and has been providing patients with high-quality medical care for many years.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Therapy provides top-class conduction of all types of modern radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant and benign diseases. In most cases, irradiation is indicated to patients with cancers, but this treatment method is also effective for some benign diseases: tennis elbow, arthrosis, as well as other degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases. The department's doctors offer patients individual consultations and radiation therapy using the very latest medical technologies, which guarantee high precision of irradiation and sparing treatment. The department provides many innovative types of radiation therapy, which can effectively deal with all types of cancer. In addition, the department's doctors welcome the use of symptomatic treatment to improve the patients' quality of life and the effectiveness of irradiation. The specialists often resort to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and other procedures.