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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- general neurological examination
- neuropsychological tests
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammatory indicators (CRP,ESR)
- indicators of coagulation of blood
- tumor markers
- CT scan of spinal cord (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan of spinal cord (on indication 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Spinal Surgery at the Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital all diseases of the spine - both conservatively and operatively. Patients with herniated intervertebral discs, displacement of vertebrae, stenosis of the spinal canal or back pain are treated here. In addition, specialists of the department have a unique experience in the field of complex reconstructive and revision surgeries, which are conducted to continue or correct the previous surgical treatment. The head of the department is PD Dr. med. Mario Cabraja.
The Department of Spinal Surgery is the first Berlin-Brandenburg hospital to receive the certificate of the Spinal Society from the Society for Spine Surgery (DWG), which is protected on the territory of the EU. Until August 2017 in Germany, this acclaimed certificate was received by less than 20 clinics, which indicates the high qualification of patients` treatment with spinal problems. The main principle of the department is to conduct surgical intervention only in necessary cases and with minimal strain on the patient's health.
Another field of treatment are tumors. To ensure the best treatment for cancer patients, treatment programs are coordinated during interdisciplinary oncological consultations with all participating medical colleagues. Another direction of the department are infectious diseases.
The spectrum of the department's services is:
- Operative and non-operative methods of treating cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine problems
- Microscopic operations on intervertebral discs
- Microscopic extension of the spinal canal with neurolisis (surgical removal of adhesions in the nerve area)
- Treatment of degenerative spine diseases, congenital displacements of the vertebrae and inflammatory or neoplastic disorders (posterior and anterior lumbar interbody spondylodesis)
- Prosthesis of intervertebral discs of cervical and lumbar spine
- Non-operative treatment of spinal diseases
Curriculum vitae
Hospital experience:
- 2002 - 2008 Internship in Neurosurgery, Charité.
- 2009 Senior Physician of the Department of Neurosurgery "Charite".
- 2011 Head of the Spinal Surgery Section "Charite".
- 2013 Head of the Department of Spinal Surgery at the Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital.
Academic experience:
- 2004 PhD in Medical Sciences, Institute of Physiology "Charite", Berlin-Dahlem.
- 2013 Associate Professor with the specialization "Neurosurgery", "Charite".
Awards and Internships
- 2010 Scholarship of the European Association of Neurosurgical Communities.
- 2010 Internship under the guidance of Professor Papavero, Hamburg.
- 2011 Internship under the guidance of Professor Le Heck, Bordeaux.
- 2011 Internship under the guidance of Professor Roussoli, Lyon.
Memberships
- German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC).
- German Society for Treatment of Spine Diseases (DWG).
- Society Eurospine.
- Society AO Spine.
- The editorial board of the Journals "European Spine Journal" and "BMC musculoskeletal disorders".
Photo of the doctor: (c) Vivantes - Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH
About hospital
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, located in Berlin's Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, is a hospital of specialized medical supplies with 692 beds in it. Annually 12 departments of the hospital receive about 70,000 patients - 47,000 in outpatient and 23,000 in inpatient settings. The hospital has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions.
The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci system, holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP), modern diagnostics, including fusion biopsy technique (MRI + ultrasound). Further, magnetic resonance imaging is also used for cardiac diagnostics. The clinic also stands out by its advanced diagnostic technologies of radiotherapy, diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of nuclear medicine, including radiological synoviorthesis and joint therapy by methods of nuclear medicine.
In order to provide the best treatment and care, the hospital complies with strict quality criteria. By taking part in the "Quality Medicine Initiative" program, the entire medical team is constantly working to further improve the services offered.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Patients can use the accommodation services of the comfortable Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital.
The spacious, bright rooms in modern style have at their disposal big bathrooms, electrically adjustable comfortable beds and free internet.
In addition, patients are also offered hotel services, including, for example, a bathrobe, towels, slippers.
Meals and Menus
Gastronomic assortment of the hospital includes:
- Buffet breakfast and dinner in the restaurant
- Vast choice of meals for lunch
- Intermediate meals: yogurt and fruit
- Bakery and confectionery
- Hot and cold drinks, etc.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
Subject to prior approval for an additional fee, an accompanying person may be accommodated in the patient's room.