The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- thyroid function test (TSH)
- liver and pancreas function tests (ALT, AST, GGT, AP,
bilirubin, CHE, LDH, Lipase) - kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, glucose)
- iron content (ferritin, iron)
- inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
- immunological status (protein electrophoresis)
- stool analysis (occult blood, H.pylori antigen, pancreatic elastase)
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- gastroscopy (H.pylori test and biopsy)
- colonoscopy (biopsy)
- interview and recommendations after examination
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records (if availale)
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About the department
The Department of Gastroenterology, Diabetology and Hepatology at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department provides high-quality diagnostics, as well as medical and endoscopic treatment of diseases of the abdominal cavity of any severity. In addition, an important focus of the department is the treatment and training of patients with diabetes mellitus. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Böcker.
To provide comprehensive and optimal treatment, the department's specialists maintain close cooperation with other departments of the hospital, for example, with the Departments of Surgery, Hematology and Oncology, Radiology and Interventional Therapy. Each patient receives an individually developed treatment plan with due consideration of his/her specific clinical picture.
In the field of gastroenterology, the department provides both diagnostics and treatment of a wide range of diseases. Most often, doctors have to deal with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The therapeutic options in the field of gastroenterology include drug therapy and surgery (in most cases, minimally invasive operations), for example strictureplasty (dilatation of intestinal stricture by dissection), removal of some parts of the intestine, proctocolectomy, colectomy, etc.
In addition, an important focus of the department is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic liver diseases, complications of these diseases and treatment of liver tumors (hepatology). The first step to the successful treatment is comprehensive and high-precision diagnostics, encompassing advanced laboratory tests, ultrasound with the imaging of the vessels and fluid measurement, ultrasound-guided sampling of tissue under and sampling of tissues through liver vessels (laparoscopic technique) CT, MRI, endoscopic diagnostics, etc.
The department’s range of services is complemented by the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The department is recognized as the educational and medical institution of the German Diabetes Society, which confirms the excellent results in diabetes treatment. The medical team of the department offers in-depth individual counseling and group training that help patients learn to live with diabetes.
There is offered individual control of blood sugar, treatment of hypoglycemia, treatment of severe metabolic disorders (ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma) and diabetic foot.
The main treatment focuses of the department are:
- Treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Treatment of acute and chronic liver diseases and their complications
- Treatment of liver tumors
- Treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Curriculum vitae
- 1992 - 2006 Work at the University Hospitals Essen and Mannheim, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA).
- Since 2006 Visiting Professor at the Heidelberg University.
- 2007 - 2011 Leading Senior Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology at the University Hospital Mannheim.
- Since 2011 Chief Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, Diabetology and Hepatology at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Vivantes Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH
About hospital
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin. There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as well as adheres to high standards in patient care.
Surgery is one of the most important specializations of the hospital. Preference is always given to minimally invasive surgery, after which patients recover very quickly.
In addition, the hospital is proud of the Level I Perinatal Center, which provides highly professional medical care for mothers and babies. The specialists of the center have a unique experience of monitoring high-risk pregnancies, and therefore they guarantee safety and excellent quality of medical care.
All employees of the hospital work in close cooperation, and thus guarantee comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment. At the same time, the hospital has a pleasant, friendly atmosphere, which contributes to the speedy recovery of patients.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital live in single and double comfortable, modern rooms. All rooms are equipped with all necessary amenities, a separate bathroom with shower and toilet. In addition, each room has TV, telephone and Internet access.
Meals and Menus
The restaurant of the hospital offers three meals a day. It takes in account all the wishes of the patients, and therefore, in addition to the standard dishes, one can choose a vegetarian or diet menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include: