University Hospital Frankfurt Germany, Frankfurt am Main
- 12 awards and certificates
- The clinic conducts scientific research and clinical studies
University Hospital Frankfurt is affiliated with Goethe University, founded in the 15th century. More than 100 years of cooperation between researchers and practitioners informed its core values, i. e. symbiosis and synergy between scientific progress and compassion to patients. The clinic's team includes medical professionals from nearly 100 countries and works with the newest technologies and treatment techniques.
More about the clinic
The clinic treats more than 460,000 outpatients and 50,000 inpatients annually. Its staff of nearly 7,000 includes 1.300 professional physicians. It is home to internationally renowned advanced interdisciplinary centers.
In February 2021, the UTC cancer center has been certified by the German Cancer Society and has become the first Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Hessen region, and the 14th in Germany. The center consists of several certified divisions specializing in colon, liver, pancreas, and other cancers, and its interdisciplinary team is fully capable of making informed decisions and selecting the best treatment plan for every patient.
In December 2020, the head of radiology Thomas Vogel received the top German Medical Award for his contribution to the development of cancer treatment methods, i. e. a new chemotherapy technique that delivers chemical drugs to cancerous cells through a catheter.
The clinic's heart center is famous for its highly qualified physicians and advanced equipment. It uses medications, physiotherapy, implants, heart catheters, and surgery to heart failures at all stages. It also performs left ventricular assist device implantations (known as LVAD). Heart failure patients, especially those after surgery, need close monitoring. Its continuity is achieved through the use of remote monitoring technologies. Close cooperation with university research teams makes the newest treatment methods available to patients in the framework of clinical studies.
Since 2000, the thoracic surgery center, that specializes in chest surgeries, performed 1.300 ECMO/ECLS procedures. These extracorporeal membrane oxygenation procedures deliver oxygen to the blood stream of patients with acute respiratory insufficiency.
The clinic's orthopedic center treats 4,000 inpatients annually. In 2020 and 2021, it was included in the Focus magazine rating for its achievements in the fields of pediatric orthopedics and hip replacements. Every year, it performs 600 joint repair and replacement surgeries. Its specialized spine center was certified by the German Spine Society in 2020.
History
The Frankfurt University Hospital was founded in 1914. The modern clinic takes roots in the Sachsenhausen Hospital, which was built in 1884. Dr. Ludwig Rehn, a surgeon who held the first heart surgery in the world in 1896, worked at the hospital, along with renowned dermatologist Karl Gerksheimer.
Many famous researchers and specialists worked at the hospital since its establishment. German chemist Gustav Embden, physician Franz Volhard, as well as neurologist and psychiatrist Karl Kleist worked in the hospital in the first half of the 20th century.
Currently, the university hospital covers an area of about 460,000 square meters, which is comparable to the size of Frankfurt's Old Town. Additional wings were constructed in the 1970s. In 2007, the central building was expanded. Right now, the central building includes an emergency care unit, as well as departments of diagnostics, surgery and intensive care. There is a helicopter pad on the roof of the hospital.
Achievements
The Frankfurt University Hospital received ISO accreditation in August 2021 (ISO 9001:2015).
The clinic's Cancer Center was accredited by the German Cancer Society in 2021.
The Frankfurt University Hospital has been ranked among Germany's best hospitals for several years running according to Focus magazine.
The most effective surgeries and procedures
Organ transplantation.
Chemotherapy: cancer treatment that uses chemicals to kill cancerous cells.
Heart surgery: treatment for patients with heart conditions.
Services
The clinic's staff has made sure that patients are comfortable during their stay at the hospital. Hospital rooms have a phone, TV and Wi-Fi. There are cafes, shops and a library on the territory of the hospital. Patients and visitors can use the ATM or order food from a nearby pizzeria.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner options can be selected from 5 menus that are updated every week. There are vegetarian, diet and halal options available.
Location
The clinic is situated right on the bank of Main. There is a view of Frankfurt's business district from the river bank. The Frankfurt city forest, a vast green area within the city, is right behind the clinic.
The hospital is on the way from the city center to the airport. It takes about 15 minutes by car to reach the airport. There is a metro station near the clinic as well.
