The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- neurological examination
- functional X-ray examination
- electrophysiology study (if indicated clinically):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potentials)
- CT/MRI scan
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 650/1200€) - nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the detection and surgical treatment of all diseases, malformations, injuries and other lesions of the central and peripheral nervous system. Of particular importance is a comprehensive imaging examination, which is carried out in close cooperation with the Department of Clinical and Interventional Neuroradiology. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Andreas Jödicke, who is included in the ranking of the top doctors in Germany according to the magazine FOCUS, Leading Medicine Guide and Spine Guide websites.
The medical team of the department consists of highly qualified specialists who perform complex operations on the head, base of the skull, brain and spine, operations to remove tumors on the vertebral bodies. Many of the operations are minimally invasive.
It should be noted that according to the FOCUS magazine rating, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery ranks among the top clinics of 2018 in the treatment of brain tumors. Also, the German Society of Hematology and Oncology certified it as the Cancer Center.
In addition, the operating rooms are equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment, which contributes to optimal treatment results, for example, high-performance surgical microscopes, endoscopic systems, computerized neuronavigation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring systems, etc. Consequently, physicians can monitor the neurophysiological functions of the central and peripheral nervous system during surgery, and thus provide the best possible safety for the patient.
The main treatment focuses of the department are:
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery in adults and children
- Neuro-oncology
- Operations to treat cerebral vascular malformations and cerebral aneurysms
- Skull base surgery
- Pituitary gland surgery
- Operations to treat disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation
- Spinal surgery (incl. microsurgical interventions on the spine)
- Neurosurgical pain therapy
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Neurotraumatology
- Orbital surgery
Curriculum vitae
- 1990 Medical qualification at the Free University of Berlin, Germany.
- 1992 Medical Degree (MD)
- 2006 Professor Degree, Academic Lecturer in Neurosurgery, University of Giessen, Germany.
- Neurosurgical Training in subspecializations, EANS and ESPN training in Bielefeld, Germany and Zürich, Switzerland.
- Since 2010 Chief Physician of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital, Berlin, Germany.
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: