University Hospital Ulm - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment in this medical field. The department specializes in the comprehensive treatment of inflammatory diseases of facial and neck soft and hard tissues, soft tissue and bone injuries of the maxillofacial area and their complications, benign and malignant tumors of the maxillofacial area, congenital and acquired defects of the maxillofacial area.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology offers the full range of services in the fields of its specialization and is one of the largest and most reputable medical institutions of this kind in Germany. More than 1,500 inpatients and outpatients are treated here annually. The department is equipped with the state-of-art medical equipment, which in combination with the high professionalism of doctors contributes to the achievement of optimal results in fight against cancers.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of services in this field. Of particular interest are the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the thyroid gland, heart, brain and cancers. The department is engaged in active research, thanks to which many innovative methods of molecular imaging and therapy are being introduced into the clinical practice.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of various types of cancer and blood diseases in children of all age groups. The treatment of all oncological diseases in children and adolescents, including malignant bone marrow diseases and myelodysplastic syndromes is carried out in accordance with the current recommendations of the Society of Pediatric Oncology. To achieve the long-term results, the most effective, proven therapeutic techniques are applied in the clinical practice.

The Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in children of all age groups. The focus is on the treatment of intestinal, liver and pancreatic pathologies. In addition, the scope of tasks of the department's doctors includes the treatment of rare gastroenterological diseases. Annually, more than 1,000 young patients receive medical care here.

The Department of Pediatric Nephrology offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases of any severity in children. Also, the department specializes in the treatment of children with the congenital diseases of the urinary tract and bladder dysfunction. To this end, there is maintained close cooperation with the specialists in pediatric radiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric surgery and urology. All the modern forms of dialysis (peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis) and plasmapheresis are available in the department for children suffering from acute kidney failure.

The Department of Neuropediatrics offers the interdisciplinary diagnostics, monitoring and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental disorders, chronic neurological diseases, congenital and acquired disabilities. Medical care is provided to children of all age groups, ranging from newborns to adolescents under the age of 18 years. Importance is also given to parents counselling, explaining all aspects of disease and treatment strategies.

The Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care offers the full range of therapeutic services for newborns with congenital malformations, premature babies and young children with serious diseases. An important focus of the department’s work is medical care in premature labor and elimination of its consequences. Thanks to the persistent work of the department's doctors, it became possible to significantly reduce the number of cerebral hemorrhages, which are the common complication in preterm labor. The motivated medical team of the department makes every effort to ensure the highest level of safety and optimal medical care in emergency clinical situations.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of congenital heart defects in infants, young children and adolescents. The department has a long history and tremendous experience, therefore it guarantees optimal medical care even in the most complex clinical cases. To ensure comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment, there is maintained close cooperation with other departments of the hospital, as well as with specialized regional medical institutions.

The Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology offers the diagnostics and treatment of all pediatric endocrine diseases, including diabetes mellitus, all forms of obesity, lipodystrophy, adipose tissue diseases, etc. The department also offers a competent medical care in various puberty development disorders in children. The department has the in-house Endocrinological, Molecular and Genetic Laboratory, in which special tests to determine hormone levels and other examinations are conducted.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the esophagus and abdominal organs, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as the interventions in bariatric surgery. The surgeons of the department have a deep knowledge in all open and minimally invasive surgical techniques, perform extensive operations of high complexity with maximum safety for the patient.

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the heart, lungs, thoracic organs and blood vessels. Medical care is provided 24 hours a day. The doctors of the department prefer an individual approach to each patient and take into account all his needs and wishes. In clinical practice, doctors apply both classic and innovative surgical techniques in order to achieve the best therapeutic results.

The Department of Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical interventions for the treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department is one of the largest medical institutions of this kind in Germany. The doctors of the department provide patients with the high-quality medical care of university level, and also take an active part in the experimental fundamental studies and clinical trials to develop new treatment methods.

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology offers the full range of therapy and diagnostics of skin diseases and allergic reactions. The department has 35 inpatient and 14 partially inpatient beds. The doctors use the very latest treatment methods, modern laser technologies, allowing to achieve the optimal therapeutic and aesthetic effect. Also, the department has an in-house laboratory for conducting all the necessary skin examinations.

The Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology offers the full range of services in these fields and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of general gynecological diseases, oncological diseases of the female reproductive system, breast, endometrial pathologies and urinary incontinence. In the clinical practice, only proven accurate diagnostic methods and effective therapeutic measures are used. In addition, the department is the Level I Perinatal Center, in which about 3,000 babies are born annually.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic services, as well as comprehensive conservative and surgical treatment. The department has won a reputation as one of the best medical institutions of this kind at the national and international level. The clinical priorities include cancer treatment, plastic reconstructive surgery, paranasal sinus and skull base surgery, as well as the microscopic ear surgery, including the installation of the hearing aids in congenital or acquired hearing loss.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is ranked among the top medical institutions in Germany specializing in bowel cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. It provides high-quality medical care with the use of innovative medical advances. Also, key role is given to a human attitude and understanding of the individual needs of each patient.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Intensive Care offers counseling, diagnostics and treatment in cardiovascular diseases. The department specializes in heart valve diseases, congenital and acquired arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, etc. The department also includes a Stroke Unit with the Emergency Care Unit.

The Department of Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Rheumatology and Infectology offers the full range of services in these fields. It provides an accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of oncological diseases, benign and malignant blood pathologies, rheumatic and infectious diseases. A separate focus of the department is palliative care aimed at relieving pain and improving the quality of life of the terminally ill patients. The doctors of the department have unique clinical skills and rich experience, which contributes to high treatment success rates.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Neurology is ranked among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease! It offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The high-precision medical equipment for hardware diagnostics, effective therapy in combination with the rich clinical experience of the department's doctors are the key to high treatment success rates and excellent reputation at the national and international levels.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics ranks among the top German departments specializing in joint replacement surgery! The department covers the full range of conservative and operative therapy in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the special pain therapy in the case of these pathologies, emergency treatment and long-term care for the patients with paraplegia. The department offers many sparing minimally invasive techniques, advanced navigation systems for high-precision interventions.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top medical institutions in Germany for prostate cancer treatment! The department offers the full range of high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of diseases of the urogenital system, genitals in men and boys. It treats about 3,000 inpatients and 9,000 outpatients with the clinical cases of varying severity every year.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in this field. It provides diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the anterior (eyelids, cornea, lens) and posterior (retina, choroid, optic nerve head) eye segment, pathologies of the appendages of the eyes. The department has advanced treatment methods, which provide effective results and eliminate vision problems. Of particular interest is corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) on the basis of the in-house Eye Bank.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers the full range of services in these fields. The department was founded in 1973, therefore it has vast clinical experience and provides the highest level of medical care. The department has 100 beds for inpatient treatment. The doctors of the medical institution specialize in the treatment of injuries of the limbs and joints, spine, pelvis, hands and soft tissues, as well as all consequences of such injuries.

The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department performs operations to treat brain and spinal cord tumors, spinal cord and brain malformations, craniocerebral injuries, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, vascular malformations, craniosynostosis, and spasticity. The modern neurosurgical techniques are used for this purpose, for example, neuronavigation, minimally invasive neurosurgery, neuromonitoring, endoscopy, etc.

The Department of Pediatric Surgery offers the full range of outpatient and inpatient surgical treatment in children of all age groups, including newborns and premature babies. The treatment is provided by the highly qualified surgeons who possess deep knowledges in pediatric anatomy. Surgical interventions are performed in the modern operating rooms equipped with the state-of-art medical equipment and monitoring systems.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in this field. It provides an effective treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases, rheumatic diseases with kidney lesion, arterial hypertension, renal replacement therapy and kidney transplantation. The department employs highly qualified specialists, who have in their arsenal all modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures enabling them to cope with even the most complex clinical cases.

The Department of Endocrinology, Metabolic Disorders and Nutritional Medicine offers an accurate diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of the entire spectrum of diseases of the endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, sex glands), metabolic disorders. Also, the scope of tasks of the department’s doctors includes nutrition counseling, including in diabetes mellitus. The specialists of the department provide the highest quality of medical care, based on an individual approach to each patient.

The Department of Pneumology offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of pneumonia, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. Of particular interest is lung cancer treatment. The doctors have all the modern achievements of the university medicine for this purpose.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology offers the  full range of modern radiological studies and imaging-guided minimally invasive therapy for the treatment of various diseases. Of particular interest to the experienced medical team of the department is individual minimally invasive therapy of oncological diseases, treatment of pain syndromes and vascular pathology. The department works in close cooperation with all other departments of the hospital, thereby providing interdisciplinary, comprehensive medical care at the highest level of university medicine.