University Hospital Regensburg Germany, Regensburg
- 11 awards and certificates
- The clinic conducts scientific research and clinical studies
University Hospital Regensburg, focused on cancers and other diseases, is affiliated with a municipal university. It has been certified by the German Cancer Society in several specialty areas, such as gastrointestinal, liver and skin cancers, brain and head tumors, lung and other respiratory system cancers.
The University Hospital Regensburg offers diagnostic examinations, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients with cardiovascular disorders, eye diseases, and hearing impairments. It also treats tinnitus, immune system disorders, and hematologic diseases. The clinic is also known for its achievements in such areas as diabetes and sleep disorders.
It helps 160.000 outpatients and more than 37.000 inpatients annually. The clinic employs over 5.000 people, including 800 highly qualified doctors.
More about the clinic
University Hospital Regensburg has all the latest equipment to successfully diagnose and treat its patients. The clinic's departments are equipped with trilinear accelerators: radiation systems used in radiotherapy. During this procedure, a tumor is targeted and destroyed by radiation. Linear accelerators are used in radiotherapy and radiosurgery. This equipment helps target the precise cluster of cancerous cells with minimal damage to the surrounding healthy tissue.
The hospital also owns 3 MRI machines, 2 PET-CT systems and 9 CT scanners, which help diagnose the patient. Besides, the clinic operates 49 dyalisis machines that help patients recover after surgery and radiotherapy. The hospital's departments have 20 operating rooms with the latest equipment.
Specialists of University Hospital Regensburg are involved in research work aimed to improve the existing treatment methods for patients with cancer and other diseases. The clinic often puts the latest developments in practice. This is made possible due to the latest technical equipment of the clinic and its highly qualified team of professionals. The clinic's Surgery Center, led by Prof. Dr. Hans J. Schlitt performs the most complicated procedures, including retinal transplant surgery, liver transplant surgery and heart valve transplant surgery.
The Neurosurgery Center, headed by Professor Dr. Alexander Brawanski, treats patients with bone marrow disorders, brain tumors and skull base tumors. Professor Brawanski is the author of unique treatment methods, including reconstruction of brain vessels and surgical treatment of brain aneurysms.
History of the clinic
The clinic's history takes root in 1962, when University of Regensburg was established. In 1978, University of Regensburg started construction of a university hospital. In 6 years, the first department of the new clinic was opened: Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery. The hospital's own research center began construction in 2002. In 2009, Cell Therapy Center was opened, and a year later, a new wing of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Department finished construction.
The most effective surgeries and procedures
- Stem cell transplant: transplantation of blood or bone marrow cells.
- Cochlear implant surgery: a procedure during which a prosthesis is inserted into the ear to restore normal hearing for patients with hearing problems.
- Liver transplant surgery: transplantation of a donated liver for patients with liver damage.
- Deep brain stimulation: a neurosurgical procedure during which a special medical device sends electrical impulses to the brain. This procedure is offered to patients with Parkinson's disease, tremors, disrupted muscular tension, and intensive chronic pains.
- Treatment of atresia, a condition in which an orifice or passage in the body is (usually abnormally) closed or absent.
Awards and certificates
- The hospital's Skin Cancer Center, Gastrointestinal Center, Brain and Neck Tumor Center, Visceral Oncology Center and Neurooncology Center are certified by the German Cancer Society.
- The hospital's Cancer Center, X-Ray Diagnostic Institute, Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine Departments, as well as the Clinical Research Center, are certified by the German Association of Professional Experts.
- University Hospital Regensburg deals with the highest amount of complicated cases among German hospitals, statistical data suggests.
- In 2020, Focus magazine included 21 specialists of the clinic in the ranking of Germany's best doctors.
Services
The clinic's patients stay in comfortable rooms with a TV, a phone, Wi-Fi and shower essentials. Patients can request a visit from a hairdresser or a cosmetologist. The clinic has a cafe, ATMs, vending machines and a visitor lounge. The hospital menu includes a variety of balanced meals made with the best ingredients. Physiotherapy professionals help patients recover from surgery or maintain their physical health. The hospital often organizes exhibitions and other events for its patients.
Location
The German city of Regensburg is located in Bavaria, at the confluence of two rivers, the Danube River and the Regen River. Regensburg is a German cultural center. It is one of the few cities with historic buildings that have remained intact after WWII. The city's Old Town is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The clinic is located four kilometers away from the city center, in a green area. The clinic can be reached from Munich Airport or Nuremberg Airport. It takes about an hour by car or about two hours by public transport to reach the clinic from both of these airports.
