The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- immune status (IgE)
- skin scratch/prick tests
- differential diagnosis with other diseases of the skin
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Skin allergy testing (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology is one of the largest advanced Dermatology Centers in Germany with rich traditions. The department offers the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of dermatological and allergic diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, allergies, skin infections, diseases of the mucous membranes, nails and hair. The specialists have a special competence in the treatment of skin cancer. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Goebeler.
For many years, an important focus of the department has been the treatment of skin tumors. The diagnostics and treatment are carried out within the framework of the certified Skin Cancer Center in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary cancer Center Mainfranken. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of melanomas, white skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer), lymphomas and other rare types of skin cancer. It treats more than 3,000 patients suffering from skin cancer every year.
Also, the department’s priorities include the diagnostics and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. In particular, the department specializes in the treatment of severe forms of psoriasis and chronic inflammatory inverse acne (Acne inversa).
In addition, the department offers the specialized, interdisciplinary diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune skin diseases, which often affect several organ systems. The patients with bullous autoimmune dermatoses receive competent medical care within the framework of the specialized Center for Bullous Autoimmune Dermatoses.
In the field of allergology, the department offers a comprehensive, if necessary, interdisciplinary treatment of all allergic diseases. The department has in its arsenal the advanced treatment options for eczema, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, etc. The treatment of allergic diseases is provided within the interdisciplinary Allergology Center.
In addition, the department also has an exceptional experience in the diagnostics and treatment of pediatric dermatological diseases. The spectrum of pediatric dermatology includes diseases, such as birthmarks, pigment spots and skin pigmentation disorders, skin tumors, etc.
The diagnostic and therapeutic spectrum of the department includes the following options:
- Skin cancer
- Melanoma
- White skin cancer
- Skin lymphoma
- Rare skin tumors
- Inflammatory diseases
- Psoriasis
- Acne inversa
- Autoimmune skin diseases
- Bullous autoimmune dermatosis
- Collagenoses
- Vasculitides
- Allergies and allergic diseases
- Drug allergy
- Allergy to bee and wasp stings
- Neurodermatitis and other eczema diseases
- Food allergies
- Angioedema
- Hives
- Skin diseases in childhood (pediatric dermatology)
- Hemangiomas
- Birthmarks
- Melanocytic nevi
- Hereditary skin diseases (genodermatoses)
- Treatment of chronic wounds
- Focal hair loss (alopecia areata)
- Special treatments
- UV light therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- Laser therapy
- Dermatosurgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of other dermatological, allergic, venereal diseases
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the University of Muenster, University of Westphalia.
- 1993 - 1998 Internship in the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Würzburg.
- 1998 - 2004 Senior Physician in the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Würzburg.
- Invitation to the post of Professor of Clinical and Molecular Dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Heidelberg (Mannheim).
- Head of the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Giessen (for 2,5 years).
- Since 10/2011, Professor of Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Würzburg and Chief Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the University Hospital Würzburg.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
About hospital
According to the FOCUS magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals!
The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and advanced expert experience. The hospital is the maximum care medical center and covers all fields of modern medicine. The hospital has an impeccable international reputation and treats a large number of patients from other countries every year.
A distinctive peculiarity of the hospital is active interdisciplinary cooperation. A large number of diseases are diagnosed and treated within the specialized centers, which medical teams rely on the unique experience of treatment of a wide variety of clinical cases. For example, such centers include the General Cancer Center, the Stem Cell Therapy Center, the Breast Health Center, the Gastrointestinal Center, the Thoracic Surgery Center, etc. In total, the hospital has more than 40 centers of this kind. Therefore, the patients of the hospital are confident that they will be offered the most relevant treatment in accordance with the very latest medical recommendations.
In addition to the most advanced achievements and methods of modern medicine, the medical team of the hospital makes every effort to create a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, which promotes patient well-being and recovery.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Würzburg live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design and bright colors. The patient room includes a bed with a remote control, a bedside table with a sliding table, a wardrobe, a TV. The patient rooms have the possibility of Internet connection. The enhanced-comfort rooms are equipped with a safe, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a varied and tasty three meals a day. There is a daily choice of several menus, including a dietary one. In case of intolerance to any food, please inform the medical staff about your food preferences in advance. After that, you will be offered an individual menu. Also, the hospital houses the cafes and cafeterias with a wide assortment of drinks, fresh pastries, fresh salads, sweets and other dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the clinic hotel or a hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our manager will help you choose the best option.