The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood analysis
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- alpha-1-antitrypsin
- x-ray and bronchography
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) (on indication 1200€)
- collected three sputum samples
- pulmonary function test
- blood gas analysis
- bronchoscopy with biopsy
- histological and microbiological examination
- bronchial lavage
- nursing services
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology and Infectology at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The medical team of the department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of lung diseases, sleep disorders, as well as various infections. The department has two dispensaries, two stations for inpatients, special isolated rooms for patients with infectious diseases, a sleep laboratory and an intensive care unit. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Wulf Pankow.
The intensive care unit designed for prolonged mechanical ventilation and weaning provides medical care to patients for whom weaning is a difficult process or to patients with severe respiratory failure who need home mechanical ventilation. To wean the patient from mechanical ventilation, doctors develop a tailored concept, which includes adapted methods of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, as well as enhanced physiotherapy, ergotherapy and speech therapy. The success of treatment relies on daily structured therapeutic measures.
The department is equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment that allows to provide high-precision diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of even the most severe pathologies.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary function tests: whole body plethysmography, lung diffusion testing, spiroergometry
- Respiratory therapy
- Bronchoscopy (flexible and rigid), thoracoscopy
- Interventional bronchology (stent implantation), laser therapy, afterloading, argon plasma coagulation
- Ultrasound / color Doppler
- Diagnostics and treatment of infections (8 isolated wards)
- Full range of diagnostic measures in the Sleep Laboratory
- Care for patients in need of prolonged mechanical ventilation
- Special outpatient clinic for the treatment of tuberculosis
- Therapeutic programs for quitting smoking
- And many other services
Curriculum vitae
- 1982 - 1984 Resident, Institute of Pathology, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.
- 1984 - 1990 Fellow in Internal Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.
- 1990 - 2004 Senior Consultant, Department of Pulmonology and Infectology, Vivantes Neukölln Hospital, Berlin, Germany.
- 1999 Habilitation in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.
- 1999 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Philipps University Marburg.
- Since 2004 Chief Physician of the Department of Pulmonology and Infectology, Vivantes Neukölln Hospital, Berlin, Germany.
- 2005 Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.
Membership in Professional Societies
- German Society of Internal Medicine.
- German Society of Pulmonology.
- German Sleep Society.
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: