Visceral Medicine Center
The Centre for Visceral Medicine treats abdominal diseases. The doctors maintain a comprehensive approach. This means that gastroenterologists, oncologists and surgeons work closely together. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment is available.
The department treats patients with diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small or large intestine, pancreas, biliary tract and liver.
The main specialization of the Visceral Medicine Center of Asklepios Barmbek Hospital is tumour surgery, in particular liver surgery.
The centre offers several services:
comprehensive diagnosis;
invasive endoscopic examination;
invasive sonographic examination;
surgical treatment;
conservative treatment;
cancer therapy.
At regular conferences of the council of oncologists and narrow specialists, there are discussions and coordination of the treatment plan for cancer patients.
Surgeons at the Visceral Medicine Centre use laparoscopic surgery to perform multiple operations. The essence of the technique is that the operating instrument is introduced into the body through minimal incisions. This has many advantages for the patient: less pain, short rehabilitation period and hospital stay, low risk of scarring.
Thanks to modern equipment, in many cases, doctors can avoid surgery. For example, during endoscopy, surgeons remove benign polyps and cancers in the early stages. Also, endosonography is performed at the Visceral Medicine Centre. This is a modern gastroenterological examination method combining endoscopy and ultrasound.
For particularly complex procedures, surgeons at the Visceral Medicine Centre Asklepios Barmbek use computer-assisted surgery planning.
Since 1992, the centre has had a palliative care department. It provides the necessary medical, rehabilitation and psychological support for patients with severe diseases. Primary medical care of a psychosomatic nature, social and medical consultations and outpatient psycho-oncological treatment are provided here.
Department of Cardiology Barmbek Asklepios
Doctors in the Cardiology Department provide high-quality treatment of cardiovascular and all related therapeutic diseases. The hospital effectively treats angina, heart failure, heart valve failure, tachycardia and other diseases.
There are two cardiac catheterization laboratories at the centre. They treat constricted vessels with a cylinder, as well as install a stent and a pacemaker.
Department of Neurology Barmbek Asklepios
One of the main activities of specialists from the neurology department of Barmbek Asklepios Hospital is the treatment of stroke patients. The clinic provides care at all stages of stay - diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Patients here receive 24-hour care, supervision and support.
Parkinson's disease is also effectively treated at the clinic. The doctor's comprehensive approach implies a combination of medication therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, ergotherapy and music therapy.
Also, professional assistance is provided to patients suffering from neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, dizziness and dementia.
Center for Lung Disease Treatment
The Asklepios Barmbek Lung Disease Treatment Centre provides diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. Doctors provide the highest quality service thanks to a combination of modern methods and the attention of medical staff.
The department treats lung diseases of various levels of difficulty. They specialize in the treatment of bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, acute or chronic respiratory failure.
Diagnostics are performed using modern methods:
comprehensive lung diagnosis;
ultrasound of the heart and pleura;
breathing gas measurement (spiroergometry).
The Center has an intensive therapeutic medicine department equipped with all necessary modern equipment. It provides care for patients who are in critical condition.
The main activity is the treatment of respiratory cancer, including the use of laser therapy. Almost half of all operations are minimally invasive, for example, using the “keyhole” method.
Invasive and non-invasive ventilation is professionally performed. Also, the centre specializes in disconnecting from artificial ventilation.
In the sleep laboratory, patients with respiratory sleep disorders get diagnosis and treatment.
The department deals with the correction of funnel-shaped and chicken breasts in patients over 16 years old.
Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery
Doctors of the Department of Traumatology and Restorative Surgery Asklepios Barmbek specialize in the treatment of bones and joints diseases, and sports medicine.
Most surgical interventions are done by arthroscopic method, through minimal incisions.
The department also replaces knee, shoulder and pelvic joints with high-quality prostheses.
Barmbek Asklepios Ophthalmology Department
Barmbek Asklepios Hospital provides multidisciplinary treatment for visual defects. Both conservative and minimally invasive surgical methods are used here.
The local specialists have extensive experience in performing grey and green cataract surgeries, as well as corneal transplants.
Also, doctors treat age-related macular degeneration, strabismus, perform reconstructive and aesthetic surgery after injuries and treatment of tumours. Ophthalmologists-pediatricians work with vision defects of patients from a very young age. They also perform an ophthalmological examination of premature infants.
Treatment of kidney diseases and diabetes in Barmbek Asklepios
The Combined Division deals with diseases related to impaired metabolism, primarily pancreatic diabetes, high blood pressure and its consequences, as well as various kidney diseases.
Hemodialysis is performed in the department. Patients with dialysis access problems are operated on in the bypass centre.
The department offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic methods, such as ultrasound of blood vessels, urine tests, blood protein replacement.
The Intensive Care Unit treats patients with renal failure.
| ONCOLOGICAL CHECK-UP |
| Cancer markers blood test |
| Biopsy |
| CT/MRI/PET-CT |
| Consultation with an oncologist |
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Also, doctors of Barmbek Asklepios consult pregnant women who have problems with kidney function.
Reproductive medicine in Barmbek Asklepios
Barmbek Asklepios is one of the largest maternity hospitals in Germany. Here, future parents will be helped with both natural and difficult deliveries. The eight delivery rooms have modern equipment that ensures maximum safety and comfort.
Asklepios belongs to the group of prenatal level I centres combined with a maximum support centre in the field of foetal medicine (DEGUM III). This means that the doctors working in this hospital have extensive experience in the successful management of complicated pregnancies and births. Screening for fetal development problems can be performed here.
The neonatology department successfully supports and cares for premature infants, newborns with adaptation, health or development problems. The delivery room, where babies are, is closely monitored 24 hours a day. Paediatricians and nurses are constantly on duty here.
Couples can also diagnose and treat male and female infertility here.
Gynecology and Mammology Center at Barmbek Asklepios
Barmbek Asklepios has been providing effective treatment to patients at all stages of breast cancer for many years. Qualitative diagnostics with the help of modern equipment and oncological treatment according to the most modern protocols are carried out here. Afterwards, aesthetic breast reconstruction surgery is possible.
The clinic has the highest qualification in the field of ultrasonic gynaecological examinations DEGUM III.
The Gynecology Department treats infertility, incontinence, pelvic floor descent, bladder problems and sexual dysfunctions. Most procedures are done in a minimally invasive way.
| MASTECTOMY |
| MRI, ultrasound of the breast |
| Consultation with an oncologist, mammologist |
| Breast removal |
| Rehabilitation after the surgery |
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Department of Urology at Barmbek Asklepios
| PROSTACTECTOMY |
| Complex check-up |
| Consultation with an oncologist, urologist |
| Full or partial removal of the prostate gland |
| Rehabilitation after the surgery |
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The Urology Department in Barmbek Asklepios has the most modern equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of male diseases. Doctors effectively treat diseases of the adrenals, kidneys, urethra, bladder, prostate, testicle and penis.
Treatment with conservative, minimally invasive methods as well as with open surgery is possible. The clinic is known for using gentle laser treatment methods.
The treatment of oncological diseases of the genitourinary system is effective. Such modern methods as minimally invasive partial renal resection, HIFU-therapy, photodynamic methods, installation of the artificial bladder are used.
Price of diagnostics and treatment at Barmbek Asklepios
| Procedure |
Cost |
| Consultation with a specialist |
from €400 |
| CT |
from €700 |
| MRI |
from €800 |
| Biopsy |
from €2,500 |
| Procedure |
Cost |
| Knee replacement |
from €18,000 |
| Aortocoronary bypass |
from €7,000 |
| Robotic prostatectomy |
from €22,000 |
| Transnasal removal of pituitary adenoma |
from €128,000 |
The patient was treated of Ovarian Cyst Removal
What I liked the most was the friendliness of medical staff. It was very refreshing, in comparison to other hospitals I’ve been to. Through my whole stay I felt secure and cared for. The doctors were very professional and competent.
Germany, Hamburg, March 13, 2020
The patient was treated of Mastopexy (breast lift)
The hospital is superb! Everything looks very modern and professional. The hospital rooms are very neat and clean. The nurses are polite and helpful. And, of course, doctors are very professional and serious. My rehabilitation after the sur... Read moregery was very quick, and I could return home soon after. Close
Germany, Hamburg, February 2, 2020
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Doctors
Dr. Karl Jurgen Oldhafer
Surgery
Experience:
over 36 years
Head doctor of the general, visceral and oncological surgery department.
Studied at the University of Göttingen and the University of Illinois, USA (1978-1984).
Every year he performs over 100 pancreatic surgeries and 150 open and laparoscopic interventions on the stomach.
Author of more than 160 scientific publications.
Rewards:
- 1995 - Best Publication on Transplantation "Auxiliary Oral Liver Transplantation". European Hepato-Pancreatic Gallic Society.
- 1997 - Best HILP Report, European Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreatic Gallic Association.
- 1999 - Award for research into pre-operative virtual planning of liver surgery. Munich Liver Surgery Congress.
- 2014 - Award for publication "Double Liver and Spleen Rupture after Minor Trauma with Markumar 174". Conference of the Northwest German Surgeons Association.
Specialization: gastroenterral surgery
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Dr. Heinrich Becker
Pulmonology
Experience:
over 36 years
Head doctor of the pulmonology department.
Received a medical degree at the Philippe Marburg University.
Specialist in internal medicine, additional qualification in pulmonology, internal intensive care and sleep medicine.
Dr. Klaus Diemel
Surgery
Experience:
over 32 years
Head doctor of the thoracic surgery department.
Member of the European Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
1986 - Researcher in the DFG project "Non-invasive rejection diagnosis after heart transplantation" at the Clinic for Heart, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the German Cardiology Center in Berlin.
1991 - Doctor of Philosophy at the Free University of Berlin.
Member of medical organizations:
- German Society of Surgery (DGCH)
- German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT)
- European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS)
- German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care Medicine (DIVI)
- German Cancer Society (DKG)
Specialization:thoracic surgery.
Dr. Petel Paul Urban
Neurosurgery
Experience:
over 32 years
Head doctor of the neurology department.
Studied Neurology and Intensive Medicine at LÄK University Hamburg.
Member of medical societies:
- American Academy of Neurology
- DGKN (German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology) and member of the Scientific Advisory Board;
- DMSG (German Society for Multiple Sclerosis);
- DPV (German Parkinson's Association);
- European Brain Society.
Awards:
- 1999 Richard Jung Prize of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN);
- European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) Award 2000;
- 2001 Boehringer Ingelheim Prize from the University of Mainz;
- 2004 Science Prize of the European Neurological Society (ENS).
Specialization: Neurology.
Dr.
Head doctor of the general, visceral and oncological surgery department.
Studied at the University of Göttingen and the University of Illinois, USA (1978-1984).
Every year he performs over 100 pancreatic surgeries and 150 open and laparoscopic interventions on the stomach.
Author of more than 160 scientific publications.
Rewards:
- 1995 - Best Publication on Transplantation "Auxiliary Oral Liver Transplantation". European Hepato-Pancreatic Gallic Society.
- 1997 - Best HILP Report, European Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreatic Gallic Association.
- 1999 - Award for research into pre-operative virtual planning of liver surgery. Munich Liver Surgery Congress.
- 2014 - Award for publication "Double Liver and Spleen Rupture after Minor Trauma with Markumar 174". Conference of the Northwest German Surgeons Association.
Specialization: gastroenterral surgery
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Experience: over 36 years
Surgery
Dr.
Head doctor of the pulmonology department.
Received a medical degree at the Philippe Marburg University.
Specialist in internal medicine, additional qualification in pulmonology, internal intensive care and sleep medicine.
Experience: over 36 years
Pulmonology
Dr.
Head doctor of the thoracic surgery department.
Member of the European Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
1986 - Researcher in the DFG project "Non-invasive rejection diagnosis after heart transplantation" at the Clinic for Heart, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the German Cardiology Center in Berlin.
1991 - Doctor of Philosophy at the Free University of Berlin.
Member of medical organizations:
- German Society of Surgery (DGCH)
- German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT)
- European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS)
- German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care Medicine (DIVI)
- German Cancer Society (DKG)
Specialization:thoracic surgery.
Experience: over 32 years
Surgery
Dr.
Head doctor of the neurology department.
Studied Neurology and Intensive Medicine at LÄK University Hamburg.
Member of medical societies:
- American Academy of Neurology
- DGKN (German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology) and member of the Scientific Advisory Board;
- DMSG (German Society for Multiple Sclerosis);
- DPV (German Parkinson's Association);
- European Brain Society.
Awards:
- 1999 Richard Jung Prize of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN);
- European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) Award 2000;
- 2001 Boehringer Ingelheim Prize from the University of Mainz;
- 2004 Science Prize of the European Neurological Society (ENS).
Specialization: Neurology.
Experience: over 32 years
Neurosurgery
Location of the Clinic
Asklepios Barmbek Clinic
Rübenkamp 220
22307 Hamburg
To get to the clinic by city rail, you need to get off at the Rübenkamp (City Nord) station, routes S 1 and S 11. Along these routes, you can also comfortably reach the clinic from the airport and Hamburg Central Station. The clinic is also very conveniently accessible by bus: “S Rübenkamp”, routes 20, 26, 118. "Hebebrandstraße”, routes 7, 26, 39, 39, 118, 172 as well as the night bus route 607. "AK Barmbek”, routes 7, 39, 172, as well as night bus route 607.
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