Martha-Maria Hospital Munich Germany, München
- Academic clinical hospital
- The clinic conducts scientific research and clinical studies
Martha-Maria Hospital Munich is one of the leading endocrine surgery clinics in the world. Every year, its specialists hold over 2,000 thyroid surgeries and about 300 parathyroid surgeries.
The hospital is located in a quiet green district on the bank of the Isar River. Patients can focus on their recovery and enjoy the quiet life here. Well-trained hospital staff attend to the patients 24/7.
More about the clinic
Martha-Maria is a teaching hospital of the Munich Ludwig-Maximilian University. The clinic welcomes up to 6,500 patients every year. Its inpatient facility can accommodate up to 110 patients at once.
Until 2022, the clinic was headed by Professor Heinrich Fuerst, one of the best endocrine surgeons in the world. Fuerst is a top researcher and medical professional who has developed several minimally invasive treatment methods for patients with thyroid cancer.
The clinic is now headed by Professor Roland Ladurner, who previously led the Department of General, Abdominal and Thoracic Surgery. He is a renowned specialist in the field of endocrine surgery who won numerous awards, including an award from Focus magazine.
The clinic has the most advanced equipment. In particular, its diagnostic department uses modern equipment from such leading manufacturers as Siemens, Philips, Toshiba and others. The clinic's operating rooms have high-precision endoscopes for visually guided minimally invasive surgeries. The center also has strong departments of radiology, beam therapy, and nuclear medicine.
After treatment, patients undergo individualized rehabilitation programs that speed up recovery and prevent recurrences.
Etymology of the clinic's name
Martha-Maria Hospital Munich forms part of the Diakoniewerk Martha-Maria e.V religious association that owns dozens of hospitals, schools, hotels and churches all across Germany.
The names of Martha and Maria were taken from the Bible. The Bible tells a story of Martha and Maria, two sisters who were once visited by Jesus. While Martha was cooking food for the guest, Maria wasn't helping her sister, listening to Jesus instead. Martha scolded her sister for not helping her, however, Jesus said that Maria also did the right thing, listening to what the guest had to say. Thus, real mercy amounts to both helping and hearing.
The organization sees its mission as a contribution to the humanity of our society with the help of experts and volunteers.
History of the clinic
The clinic's history goes back to 1897, when a sanatorium for mentally ill patients was established here. During WWII, the sanatorium was converted into a military hospital, however, it was destroyed in an air strike in 1942. The hospital was forced to close down shortly after that.
After the war, the hospital opened its doors to patients once again: this time as a hospital for tuberculosis patients. In 1946, the clinic was handed over to the Diakoniewerk company that began to develop surgical specialties.
In 1967, the clinic was in talks to be acquired by Siemens, which wanted to build a retirement home. However, this project wasn't approved in the end.
Nowadays, the clinic is seen as a combination of different eras. Its oldest wings were built in the 19th century. The newest buildings were constructed in 1971. The original hospital building was reconstructed. It is protected by the state as a historic monument. In 2009, the clinic underwent total renovation.
The most effective surgeries and procedures
- Surgery aided by neuromonitoring: it is helpful in the identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, allowing surgeons to assess nerve functionality during and at the end of surgical procedure.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems.
- Lobectomy, a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs, and hemithyroidectomy, the removal of half of the thyroid gland.
- Thyroidectomy: full removal of the thyroid.
Awards and certificates
- The clinic is certified by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery as a center for thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Services
Patients of the clinic stay in comfortable hospital rooms with TV and radio. Wi-Fi is available in paid private rooms.
The clinic offers its patients a wide range of nutritious meals. Its menu includes diabetic and vegetarian options. An individual diet plan can be selected if necessary.
The clinic has a small chapel, a cafe and a shop where patients can buy everything they might need during their stay: newspapers, magazines, personal hygiene items, snacks, drinks and other stuff.
Location
Martha-Maria Hospital Munich is located in southern Munich, in the quiet district of Hinterbrühl on the bank of the Isar River. This is a lovely and green district where patients can focus on their recovery. It takes about 50 minutes by car and 90 minutes by public transport to reach the clinic from Munich Airport.
