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The history of this largest clinic in Germany began more than 230 years ago with a small clinical hospital. Today, it is the largest employer in the region with a staff of more than 12,500 people, approximately 1,450 doctors and 3,500 secondary medical personnel.

Approximately 2,107 patients can be accommodated in the clinic at the same time. In total, University clinic of Freiburg provides inpatient treatment to more than 66,000 patients and outpatient treatment to 800,000 people annually. 

Structural units of Freiburg's Clinic are conveniently located in one place. In total, the structure of the medical institution includes 42 clinics, 11 institutes and 10 interdisciplinary centers.An important fact to mention for many patients is that the Freiburg clinic is a non-profit institute and is funded directly by the state budget of Germany, as well as sponsorship donations.

The Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Germany personally supervises the activities of the clinic, carries out legal audit, and regularly conducts the procedure of medical examination. In total, the external financing of the clinic is 76.2 million euros. Treatment in the university clinic of Freiburg is based on two important principles: interdisciplinarity and personalization.

This means that in critical cases, it is always possible to work closely with different departments in order to help the patient in a comprehensive manner.

Also in the Freiburg clinic, each case is observed separately and maximally personalized treatment programs are issued, taking into account all the specifics, so that the selected methods are effective in the case of a particular patient and is always protected by the Criminal Code. In the University clinic of Freiburg Excuse there is availability of a service such as "telemedicine".

A patient from anywhere in the world can select the necessary specialist and, through a secure Internet connection, get an online consultation about the diagnosis or the therapy prescribed in his country. "Teleradiology" service is also available which involves the assessment of a CT scan, an MRI or an X-ray specialist who examine the scans and give their opinion.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORK FEATURES OF FREIBURG UNIVERSITY CLINIC

Freiburg University Hospital is the leading medical institute in Germany, included in Top 3 most prestigious clinics of the country. University Clinic Freiburg is one of the largest in Europe and is a multidisciplinary hospital with maximum medical assistance. This is the center of innovative developments, knowledge, experience, modern technical support - everything that is necessary to provide the most effective medical care. The clinic operates in the basis of the University named after Albert and Ludwig, which allows it to be called "university". The academic status of the clinic gives it numerous advantages. The University serves as a platform for carrying out numerous studies important for the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods, which, after careful testing are used in the clinic. Freiburg's clinic is showing excellence in many areas of medicine by the major parameters of success. The medical institution is known far beyond the borders of the country, thanks to its success in the treatment of cardiac diseases, chronic immunodeficiency, all types of cancer, innovative therapy of pancreatic carcinoma, the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological diseases.

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Features of the Clinic

CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIAC SURGERY IN THE FREIBURG UNIVERSITY CLINIC

The Freiburg University Center for Cardiovascular Diseases is Germany's largest cardiological center (377 beds). Its branches are located in two cities: Freiburg and Bad Krozingen.

The largest number of operations for the replacement of cardiac valves, cardiac catheterization, and the largest number of patients with myocardial infarction are performed here in Germany. Every year, there are more than 20 heart transplants as well.

The Center for Cardiovascular Diseases has 1,500 staff members in the state and provides medical inpatient care to more than 22,000 patients.

Specifically, specialists of this cardiology center were among the first in Europe to use stents with a unique drug coating who also conducted the first implantation of an artificial heart.

Statistics of the Cardiology Center of Freiburg:


Statistics of Cardiology Center Bad Krozingen:

The Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in Freiburg and Bad Krozingen use the most modern surgical techniques, such as the therapy for congenital heart disease with the AMPLATZER system and transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the TAVI method. There is also availability pediatric cardiac surgery which by rule uses minimally invasive methods of intervention.

 

ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY IN THE FREIBURG UNIVERSITY CLINIC

The Department of Oncology and Hematology is part of the Freiburg Oncology Center, which is included in the TOP-4 best cancer treatment centers in Germany. In 2016, the Oncology Center was once again awarded the title of "Leading Cancer Center in Germany".

All kinds of cancer are treated here. This cancer center was recognized as the best in the treatment of metastases in the lungs and liver, brain tumors, the treatment of leukemia, myeloma and tumors of female organs.

The following treatment methods are available in the Oncological Center of Freiburg university hospital: chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, autologous and allogeneic bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. The method of bone marrow transplantation and stem cells is used not only to treat certain types of cancer, but also in the therapy of autoimmune diseases.

The research staff of the clinic is continuously carrying out research to develop and introduce new diagnostic methods, therapy of oncological diseases and transplantation.The aim of the studies was to reduce the dosage of chemotherapy followed by an allogeneic stem cell transplant from a related donor, as well as stem cells from an extraneous donor with an identical HLA system. Also tests of active immunotherapy of patients with malignant lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndromes and leukemias are conducted.

Oncology Center of Freiburg's Faculty in facts and figures is:


 

GENERAL AND VISCERAL SURGERY IN THE FREIBURG UNIVERSITY CLINIC

The Freiburg clinic is considered one of the best in the field of general surgery as well as surgery of the internal organs of the GIT, The specialized department employs 46 highly qualified doctors and 150 middle-level medical personnel.

Approximately 2,800 patients choose this clinic every year for surgical intervention. And to receive outpatient treatment, more than 15,500 patients are being treated.

The Department of General and Visceral Surgery of Freiburg is one of the few in Europe with experience in innovative HIPEC therapy, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which can help patients with peritoneal metastases.

Achievements of Freiburg Clinic in general and visceral surgery:

 

NEUROCENTER IN FREIBURG CLINIC

In the Neurocenter of the Freiburg Faculty of Neurology, neuropathologists, epileptologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists assist patients. The Freiburg Neurocentre is rightly considered one of the most qualified in Europe. Both conservative and surgical techniques are used In the treatment of brain and spinal cord diseases . This Center also conducts modern diagnostics and therapy of all types of neurological diseases.

More than 3,000 inpatient and around 10,000 outpatients are treated annually.

Neurocenter of the Freiburg clinic is especially famous for its achievements in the treatment of stroke. Neurologists of this clinic created a unique algorithm for the hospitalization and intensive care of patients with stroke, which is now actively used by many other medical institutions in Germany.

The Radiology Department of Freiburg University Clinic is equipped with the latest technology such as:

Neurocenter conducts active research activities. Its goal is to create new methods for measuring blood supply to the brain without the use of X-rays, the development of new MRI systems, new methods of neuroimmunology, as well as innovations in stroke therapy. Together with American colleagues, a study is being carried out on stent expansion of the arteries by catheterization. Also scientific developments in the field of medications and operative treatment of brain tumors are conducted.

 

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Doctors

Prof. Dr. med . Dr. h.c. Karl-Friedhelm Beyersdorf

Cardiology

Experience:37 years


                                        Professor, Doctor of Medicine, holder of the title "Honorary Doctor", Chief Physician at the Cardiology Center of the University Hospital Freiburg. Prof. Friedhelm Beyersdorf is a recognized specialist in the field of pathological anatomy, thoracic surgery, cardiac and vascular surgery. Studied in Germany at the University of Johann Wolfgang Goethe, and also abroad - at the Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, USA. In 1980 he passed the American State Medical Examination. Achieved specialization in thoracic, cardiac and vascular surgery in the basis of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, as well as the Department of Cardiac Thoracic Surgery of the University of California. In 1994 he was awarded the title of Professor in the field of cardiac and vascular surgery. And in 2000 he was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor", which was awarded by the Brazilian University of Marilia.

Prof. Dr. med. Univ. Gerald Gitsch

Oncology

Experience:33 years

 

Professor, MD, a chief doctor of the Gynecology Department at the University Hospital of Freiburg. Herald Gitsch is included in the list of leading specialists in gynecology according to the German magazine Focus. He graduated from the Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna. Received his specialization in the field of surgery, pediatrics and internal diseases in the basis of the Medling clinic.He worked in the Gynecological Center of the University Hospital in Vienna, and later on successfully passed the exam in the specialty of a gynecology. Practiced at the Royal Women's Clinic in Sydney, received additional specialization in cytology. Arriving in Germany, in 1998 he took the post first deputy chief physician, and already in 2001 - the chief doctor of the Gynecological Clinic of Freiburg.He acted as a visiting professor in academic and medical institutions of the USA, China, Australia, Turkey. Under the guidance of Herald Gitsch, the Gynecological Clinic of Freiburg in 2004 received the European Gynecological Oncology Center certificate the first in Germany , and in 2012 it was recognized as one of the leading clinics in Germany in the field of diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases.

Prof. Dr. Robert Thimme

Gastroenterology

Experience:28 years

Professor, MD is a chief physician of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at the Freiburg University Clinic. A well-known specialist in immunology and virology. He studied medicine at the Free University of Berlin, as well as the University of Albert and Ludwig. Held the position of clinical observer at Sloane-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center (New York), as well as a research fellowship at the Scripps Research Institute (California). From 2004 to the present time he is a junior professor of hepatitis virus infections at the Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg. For achievements in the field of hepatology, he was awarded the Scientific Prize from the American Liver Foundation, the Heine Medin award from the European Society for Clinical Virology, the Medical Prize from the German Academy of Sciences Narforscher Leopoldin and others. Professor also conducts research in the field of immune responses to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), as well as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Locations of the Hospital

Freiburg (Hugstetter)

One of the largest university hospitals in Germany occupies an impressive territory and is located in the city of Freiburg (not far from the border of Germany and France). You can get to the clinic using one of the international airports. Both options are located in France on the German-French border. The distance from Strasbourg Airport is about 87 kilometers, and from the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport - about 77 kilometers. From the last airport, there is a direct bus from Flixbus to the central bus station in Freiburg. The clinic is located almost in the very center of the city, not far from the City Hall. Nearby there are cafes, restaurants, hotels.

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