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University Hospital Tuebingen

9.2/10 from 55 Votes
Tuebingen, Germany

Amount of beds available: 1511
Inpatients yearly: 60320
Outpatients yearly: 327581

University Hospital Tuebingen

Tuebingen, Germany

9.2/10 from 55 Votes

University Hospital Tuebingen - Departments

Prof. Dr. med.
Rupert Handgretinger

Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the University Hospital Tubingen includes five main areas of pediatrics and meets the highest level (Level 1) of equipment and service quality of the Joint Federal Committee for Pediatric Hematology, Stem Cell Transplantation and Neonatology. According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the University Hospital Tubingen ranks among the top German departments specializing in diabetes treatment!

Prof. Dr. med.
Hubert Löwenheim

Department of Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Tubingen has 64 beds in three stations and an intensive care unit. About 40,000 patients are treated on the inpatient basis every year. The Department of Otolaryngology specializes in laser surgery, treatment of head and neck cancer, ear and skull base surgery, cochlear implants etc.

Prof. Dr. med.
Nisar Malek

Department of Internal Medicine: oncology, hematology, gastroenterology, cardiology, infectology, endocrinology, diabetology

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital Tubingen, consisting of 8 sections, is one of few comprehensive German centers, which provide various services in the field of internal medicine at the university level. The specialists of the Department are very professional due to a long experience. At their disposal they have state-of-the-art medical equipment and advanced treatment methods.

Prof. Dr. med.
Marcos Tatagiba

Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery covers the full range of neurosurgical interventions. These include surgery of brain cancer and spinal cord tumor in children and adults, skull base and pituitary surgery, treatment of neurofibromatosis, vascular malformations / aneurysms, hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injuries, brachial plexus and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, intervertebral disc and stenosis surgery, functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery.

Prof. Dr. med.
Thomas Gasser

Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Tubingen consists of the following sections: neurology with a focus on epileptology, neurology with a focus on degenerative diseases, neurology with a focus on neurovascular diseases as well as cognitive neurology. Since 2000, the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Tubingen, together with the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research is one of the largest and most modern centers of neurology in the country.

Prof. Dr. med.
Nikolaus Wülker

Department of Orthopedics

The Department of Orthopedics at the University Hospital Tubingen helps people to stay mobile during their whole lifetime. The Department has 63 beds. The main treatment focuses include endoprosthetics of large joints; foot surgery; correction of skeletal abnormalities; pediatric orthopedics; treatment of deformities, degenerative and traumatic diseases of the spine.

Prof. Dr. med.
Christian Schlensak

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

The range of surgical services of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Tubingen covers all surgical and interventional operations in the corresponding fields up to the transplant surgery. Due to a close interaction of three fields, patients benefit greatly from a complex and intensive medical care. According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Tubingen ranks among the top German departments specializing in cardiac surgery!

Prof. Dr. med.
Arnulf Stenzl

Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the University Hospital Tubingen deals with the research, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of kidney, prostate, bladder, urinary tract and male reproductive organs. The Department has a worldwide outstanding experience in the field of urologic surgery and is one of the most prestigious centers for the treatment of benign and malignant prostate diseases. According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Tubingen ranks among the top German departments specializing in prostate cancer treatment!

Prof. Dr. med.
Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt

Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Tubingen has now 75 beds in four stations. Four modern operating rooms are available for eye-operations. Nearly 6,000 patients are treated in the Department of Ophthalmology on the inpatient basis every year. The Department offers the entire spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of eyes, ocular adnexals, optic nerves and visual pathways.

Prof. Dr. med.
Diethelm Wallwiener

Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics

The Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital Tubingen is the department of maximum care. There can be diagnosed and treated all diseases in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. The Department includes the Certified Breast Center, aesthetic reconstructive breast surgery, the Certified Genital Cancer Center, gynecology (cancer diagnosis and threatment), minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics with the Perinatal Center, endocrinology and reproductive medicine. According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital Tubingen ranks among the top German departments specializing in obstetrics and breast cancer treatment!

Prof. Dr. med.
Martin Röcken

Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Tubingen specializes in the research and treatment of skin diseases. The primary objective is to provide patients having various skin diseases with the best diagnosis and treatment in accordance with the latest medical standards. Clinical focuses of the Department include allergies, autoimmune diseases, vascular diseases, infectious skin diseases, light-related illnesses etc.

Prof. Dr. med.
Siegmar Reinert

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Tubingen covers the whole range of prevention, dental prosthetics, orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Other priority focuses of the Department include treatment and care of patients with cancer of the oral cavity, throat, lips as well as face skin.

Prof. Dr. med.
Daniel Zips

Department of Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Hospital Tubingen offers all kinds of diagnosis and treatment of tumor diseases. The medical director of the Department is Prof. Dr. Daniel Zips. The experts in the field of medical physics take care of the most accurate and sparing radiation therapy methods. Therefore, the specialists of the Southeast Cancer Center maintain cooperation with all other departments of the University Hospital Tubingen.

Prof. Dr. med.
Christian la Fougère

Department of Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Imaging Diagnosis

The Department of Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Imaging Diagnosis at the University Hospital Tubingen offers a wide range of services in the field of innovative nuclear medicine and molecular diagnosis. The medical director of the Deparment is Prof. Dr. med. Christian la Fougère. Through the use of radioactive marked drugs (as well as radioactive indicators developed in the University Hospital Tubingen), there is carried out an effective targeted therapy since the applied radiation has a minimal depth of penetration.

Prof. Dr. med.
Alfred Königsrainer

Department of General, Abdominal and Transplant Surgery

The Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital Tubingen is the Department of maximum care with 98 beds in 4 inpatient stations. The Department provides treatment of all benign and malignant surgical diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the hepato-biliary system and transplants of liver, kidney and small intestine. According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital Tubingen ranks among the top German departments specializing in colon cancer treatment!

Prof. Dr. med.
Konstantin Nikolaou

Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology offers the full range of services in these fields. It conducts all types of modern imaging studies: sonography, digital X-ray, angiography, multilayer computed tomography and conventional MRI, positron emission tomography (PET/CT), etc. The department also specializes in minimally invasive treatment of various tumors, vascular pathology (obstruction and vascular stenosis). The Section of Experimental Radiology is engaged in active research to optimize existing methods and develop new ones.