Vivantes Humboldt Hospital Germany, Berlin
- 1 award and certificate
- Academic clinical hospital
- The clinic conducts scientific research and clinical studies
Vivantes Humboldt is part of the government owned Vivantes network. Its acclaim comes from comfortable accommodations and advanced treatment techniques. Most departments are recognized nationwide and treat patients from all around the world. Most noteworthy are its endocrine surgery and neurology centers, as well as the department of orthopedics.
It also offers full-body health checkup to identify potential risk areas early. The clinic uses modern equipment, including robot- assisted da Vinci systems that support 3D imaging during minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
In 2018, the clinic achieved zero mortality rate from stomach and pancreas resection, while the average mortality rate for similar surgeries may be as high as 9,7%.
More about the clinic
The clinic treats approximately 65,000 cases annually, including 25,000 inpatients. It has more than 700 beds and 29 specialty departments. The clinic's staff includes 257 physicians and 533 nurses and assistants. Its modern equipment and highly qualified staff shorten the time of preventive examinations to just a few hours.
Vivantes network consists of 10 clinics, whose physicians are continuously sharing their expert knowledge and apply its results in practice. More than 40 of its research centers are involved in developing new treatment methods and studying a variety of diseases.
Its staff pays a lot of attention to the quality of medical services and offers all and every patient an individualized approach. Treatment plans are developed by an interdisciplinary team, taking into account every patient's health conditions, contraindications and other factors. This helps use a variety of approaches to solving medical problems.
The clinic accepts patients from many different countries served by the Vivantes International Medicine department. Its staff speaks English, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and other languages. This streamlines international communications and makes patients feel comfortable regardless of their language skills.
Achievements
Vivantes Hymboldt has been certified by the German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft) as a gynecologic cancer resource center. This certification is granted to clinics that implement interdisciplinary approach to cancer therapy, and whose medical expertise, equipment and scientific research level meet the highest national standards.
The clinic hosts one of the only three certified coloproctology centers in Berlin, and a vascular surgery center with triple certification.
The head of its neurology, stroke and epilepsy department, as well as the head of endocrinologic surgery has been rated among the top 2019 German physicians.
The Tagesspiegel magazine recommendations for 2018/2019 is: "best epilepsy therapy as rated by physicians"; "best cardiac catheterization procedures as rated by physicians».
The most effective surgeries and procedures
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with the use of HoLEP technology: effective and pain-free removal of benign tumors with laser enucleation. The use of this method minimizes the risk of complications, and the patient fully recovers within 2-3 days.
Rehabilitation with the help of a therapy robot and an exoskeleton: this equipment is used to recover motor skills after a stroke.
The clinic has a 98.5% kidney removal surgery success rate. 88% of kidney removal surgeries are laparoscopic. This number is higher than average. About 66% of kidney removals in Germany are done through open surgery.
The clinic's doctors are the only ones in the world to achieve a 0% mortality rate for stomach removal surgery and prostate removal surgery.
Urologic and cancer surgery with the use of robotized systems: high-precision surgeries with quality 3D footage of the surgical area.
History
The first hospital constructed on the clinic's site on the outskirts of Berlin opened in 1910. It admitted patients from Reinickendorf, Tegel, Wittenau and Rosenthal boroughs. The hospital was located in a building designed by the Mohr & Weidner architecture bureau.
In 1985, the clinic was redesigned to serve as a military hospital for members of the German military and veterans. The hospital complex has been constantly developing since its establishment. In 2008, a new building for the Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Center was constructed.
In 2010, the hospital began to form part of the Vivantes hospital group. In the same year, a wing with superior accommodation has been constructed on the territory of the hospital. It mainly admits foreign patients.
Services
The clinic's building is constructed in an eco-friendly style with big windows that provide a natural light source and a cozy atmosphere. Comfortable minimalist-style rooms have all that is necessary for patients to heal and have a comfortable stay. There is Wi-Fi on the entire territory of the hospital.
Patients can visit shops, restaurants, gardens and a lounge on the territory of the clinic. The food is prepared taking into account the patient's national traditions, health and personal preferences. Accompanying persons can also stay at the hospital.
Location
The Vivantes Humboldt Clinic is located in the Reinickendorf borough in western Berlin. Although this location is considered part of Berlin, this part of the city feels like a quaint village. The district is bustling with private villas, parks and lakes. The clinic's wings are surrounded by green gardens, which provides peace and quiet for the patients. They can enjoy the fresh air while strolling around the gardens.
The road from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the clinic takes about 40 minutes by car and about an hour by public transport.
