The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH, fT3, fT4
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- rhinoscopy
- otoscopy
- audiometry
- x-ray/ ultrasound/ CT of paranasal sinuses
- microbiological examination of nasal fluid
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- sinus fenestration
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology and University Hospital Tuebingen belongs to the largest Otolaryngology Centers in Europe. The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat. The special areas of specialization are head and neck tumor surgery using microsurgical methods of plastic reconstruction, interdisciplinary skull base surgery, cochlear implantation, etc. The department has an impeccable reputation in pediatric otolaryngology. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Hubert Löwenheim.
The department is the largest center for the treatment of head and neck tumors in Germany. In addition, the department is the first center in Germany, which is certified by the independent OnkoZert GmbH on behalf of the German Cancer Society (DKG). This means, that the department's specialists offer vast experience and advanced treatment options. The treatment regimens are developed within the weekly tumor boards. The department provides treatment for all types of head and neck tumors. These include cancer of the larynx, pharynx, mouth, face, salivary glands, nose, and paranasal sinuses, etc. After the surgical removal of the tumor, the possible aesthetic defects are successfully eliminated using the microsurgical techniques. For this purpose, the doctors of the department have in their arsenal the full range of modern plastic surgery.
Special attention is paid to the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat in children of all age groups. A unique feature of the department is a Molecular Genetic Laboratory for genetic researches in hearing impairment in early childhood. The department has the full range of special hearing examinations in children. In addition, the department also offers the comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents with impaired speech, hearing, voice, acquired speech defects, swallowing, articulation disorders, etc.
The diagnostic and therapeutic range of the department:
- Diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the ear, nose and throat
- Surgical treatment of head and neck tumors
- Laryngeal cancer
- Throat cancer
- Cancer of the tongue and oral cavity
- Facial tumors (for example, spinalioma)
- Salivary gland tumors (for example, parotid salivary gland cancer)
- Nasal and paranasal sinus tumors (for example, cancer of the upper jaw)
- Skull base tumors
- Ear tumors (for example, tumors of the temporal bone pyramid)
- Cerebellopontine angle tumors
- Neck tumors (for example, thyroid cancer)
- Other types of cancer
- Skull base surgery
- Cochlear implantation
- Surgical navigation
- Center for Hearing Aids Implantation
- Hearing and speech disorders in children (pediatric otolaryngology)
- Laser surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Reconstructive interventions
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Communicative disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases and pathologies of the ear, nose and throat
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the University of Frankfurt.
- 1995 PhD thesis defense.
- Internship in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, Boston, USA.
- Scientific internships at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, USA) and the University of Washington (Seattle, USA).
- Doctoral thesis defense in Regenerative Hearing at the University of Tuebingen.
- Leader of the Working Group on Molecular Otology, Hearing Research Center of the University of Tubingen.
- 11/2014 Invitation to the position of Professor of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Disciplines, University of Oldenburg.
- Medical Director of the University Hospital of Otolaryngology at the Evangelical Hospital Oldenburg.
- Since 10/2016, Medical Director in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Tuebingen.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
About hospital
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals!
The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activities. Nowadays, it is one of the most advanced medical institutions, which provides a wide range of general and highly specialized medical services. The hospital combines the state-of-art medical technologies in the field of diagnostics and the very latest treatment methods of a wide range of diseases.
The hospital has 17 specialized departments, which cover almost all fields of modern medicine and contribute to the top-class medical service in Germany. It treats about 367,000 outpatients and 74,000 inpatients annually. This testifies to the high authority of the hospital at the national and international medical arena. This is the first German hospital, which confirmed the high quality of healthcare and the effectiveness of service with a KTQ certification (in 2009).
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Tuebingen live in comfortable single and double rooms with an ensuite bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. The beds in the patient rooms are equipped with orthopedic mattresses that promote good and full sleep. There is a TV in the room, and it is also possible to connect a smartphone or laptop to the Internet. In addition, there is enough space in the patient room to receive 2-3 guests without inconvenience for the second patient.
The enhanced-comfort rooms include a hairdryer, heated towel rail, a large mirror, a direct dial telephone, a flat-screen satellite TV, a writing desk, free Internet access, a mini-bar and a refrigerator.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served as a buffet, while for lunch and dinner there is a choice of several menus. Also, if desired, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. There are several cafes and cafeterias on the territory of the hospital, where one can have a tasty meal or enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and dessert.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person can stay with you in a patient room or in a hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay in a hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option for you.