University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich - Departments

The Department of Traumatology is one of the leading medical facilities in Germany and offers the full range of services in this medical field. The doctors of the department specialize in the treatment of bone fractures, soft tissue injuries and joint diseases. Of particular interest is also the treatment of severe injuries and polytrauma. All therapeutic measures comply with the current treatment guidelines of the German Society of Traumatology.

The Department of Surgery offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in general, abdominal, thoracic, transplant surgery. The medical team of the department, consisting of 10 specialized senior physicians, 30 medical specialists and assistant physicians, as well as highly motivated nursing staff, provides first-class treatment of tumors, inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, spleen, lungs, thyroid and parathyroid glands. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Friess.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology offers the full range of services in this medical field. It diagnoses and treats all skin diseases, allergic reactions, for example, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, chronic wounds and skin cancer. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of pediatric skin diseases, phototherapy, the use of modern laser treatments, surgical treatment of pathological skin changes.

As the center of advanced medicine, the Department of Gynecology, Mammology, Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine offers the full range of services in these fields, providing patients with optimal treatment based on the latest scientific achievements and innovative technologies. The scope of the department's tasks includes the diagnosis and treatment of all gynecological diseases, breast pathologies, as well as the management of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care for the mother and baby, elimination of fertility problems.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Vascular, Endovascular Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in the treatment of patients with acute and chronic diseases of the arteries and veins, circulatory disorders in the extremities, pathological changes in the carotid artery, stenting and surgical treatment of vein diseases. A highly motivated, competent team of doctors and nursing personnel takes care of the patients’ health.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of services in this medical field. Tha main clinical focuses of the department include the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment, cochlear implantation, salivary gland and thyroid surgery, treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. In addition, the department has an Ambulatory for Phoniatrics and Hearing Disorders in Children, as well as the Sleep Laboratory.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in performing all kinds of cardiovascular interventions, modern diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, all pathologies of the respiratory system. The doctors of the department prefer an individual approach, the use of modern therapeutic methods, which guarantee the optimal result.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Infectology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The specialists of the department have a unique experience in the treatment of liver, bile duct and pancreatic diseases, cancers, as well as in the field of complex endoscopic interventions. The department has long traditions in conducting patient-oriented clinical trials, and therefore successfully integrates modern scientific advances into everyday clinical practice. If desired, patients can participate in clinical trials benefiting from the use of the innovative therapeutic procedures.

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 focuses. A highly qualified team of doctors working in the department provides patients with an effective treatment of all cancers, blood and lymph pathologies (for example, leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphoma) in accordance with the latest international therapeutic standards.

The Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the treatment of all diseases in infants, children and adolescents. The department has a cutting-edge Intensive Care Unit (also for newborns), an Emergency Care Unit, ten general stations for the treatment of children, the Center for Pediatrics and the Mother and Child Center. All diagnostic and therapeutic services meet the high standards of professional medical societies.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services in this medical field. The main clinical focuses of the department include the treatment of cleft lip and palate, tumors, reconstructive surgery, facial aesthetic surgery and dental implantology. The department has 24 beds, three state-of-the-art operating rooms and a large outpatient clinic with additional treatment rooms. With the latest technology available in medicine today, the doctors of the department annually serve 1,900 inpatients and about 20,000 outpatients.

As one of the largest Centers for Kidney Diseases in Germany, the Department of Nephrology offers the full range of services in this field. In addition, the department specializes in rheumatology. The central focus is on the treatment of inflammatory kidney diseases, postoperative care after kidney transplantation, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, as well as treatment of rare and especially severe kidney diseases.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the brain and spine. Also, the important clinical focuses of the department include neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Treatment is provided in four state-of-the-art operating rooms fitted out with all the necessary technical equipment. The department annually treats about 2,700 inpatients and 4,100 outpatients.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, for example, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease. To provide comprehensive, individual medical care, the department has a modern Diagnostic Unit, a special Outpatient Clinic, a Stroke Unit with the latest technical equipment and an interdisciplinary Intensive Care Unit.

With a long experience in the treatment of eye diseases, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in this field. It treats all  pathologies of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Particular attention is paid to retinal, vitreous, lens surgery, treatment of corneal diseases. To provide effective treatment, the department has three state-of-the-art operating rooms and two rooms for medical procedures equipped with the latest technology.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Sports Medicine offers the full range of services in these fields. The department deals with the treatment of all diseases of the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The highly specialized medical team of the department applies only modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods in its practice, while the long experience of doctors guarantees first-class surgical and conservative treatment.

The Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery offers the full range of services in the field of plastic reconstructive, aesthetic surgery and hand surgery. The doctors of the department have a unique experience in the field of tissue transplantation, finger, arm and hand replantation, as well as perform all types of classical aesthetic procedures. Thanks to the high rate of successful treatment results, the department enjoys an excellent reputation both in Germany and far beyond its borders.

The Department of Urology offers the full range of services in the field of diagnosis and treatment of all urological diseases. It provides an effective therapy for pathologies of the kidneys, urinary tract, bladder, prostate, testes and their appendages, vas deferens and penis. The high quality of medical care is confirmed by many prestigious certificates, for example, the DEKRA certificate and the certificate of the European Board of Urology.

The Department of Interventional Radiology offers the full range of imaging-guided innovative minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of tumors, vascular diseases and internal organs (for example CT, MRI, PET-CT, SPECT). The doctors of the department have deep knowledge and tremendous experience in the application of interventional radiological treatments, which represent an excellent alternative to open surgical interventions. Despite the high level of technical equipment and the availability of advanced computerized systems, the focus remains on a person with his individual needs.

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 field. The key clinical focuses include the diagnostics and treatment of tumors, thyroid, kidney, brain and heart diseases. To do this, doctors have at their disposal all the necessary medical equipment of the latest generation, for example, devices for PET-CT, SPECT/CT, MRI, etc.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. The doctors of the department provide patients with comprehensive, individual consultations and radiation therapy using the latest medical technologies, which ensure high accuracy of irradiation and sparing treatment. There are many innovative forms of radiation therapy available that can effectively combat all types of cancer.