Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Esophageal cancer Treatment in Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
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About the clinic
At Nordwest Krankenhaus in Frankfurt, Germany, patients with esophageal cancer can access a full care plan. The clinic provides advanced diagnostics and individualized systemic treatment. A video oncologist consultation may cost around €80, a comprehensive diagnostics package ranges from €5,000 to €7,000, and a full cancer treatment program is priced around €5,500. The center's care is led by Professor Elke Jaeger, a top-ranked oncologist with 38 years of experience and active research into novel anti-tumor vaccines.
The oncology department is one of only 22 ESMO-certified centers worldwide. This accreditation highlights its high standards in cancer care.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Program
Precise diagnosis is the first step. Nordwest Krankenhaus offers detailed testing to confirm and stage esophageal cancer. The comprehensive diagnostics package typically includes several key procedures:
- Gastroscopy with biopsy to examine the esophagus directly and take tissue samples.
- Advanced imaging like whole-body MRI and PET/CT scans to locate tumors and check for spread.
- CT scans and blood tests for tumor markers.
- A final consultation with an oncologist to review all results and plan treatment.
This package costs between €5,000 and €7,000. Individual scans like PET/CT may cost around $2,600–$3,500 USD. All diagnostics are reviewed by specialists to create a targeted therapy plan.
Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
The primary non-surgical treatment is systemic therapy. Prof. Jaeger and her team specialize in modern chemotherapy and immunotherapy approaches.
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy: This is a targeted therapy using anti-cancer drugs. The approach is highly individualized. A full course, including monitoring, typically runs €5,000–€7,000.
Prof. Jaeger brings deep expertise to this treatment. She has performed over 1,100 procedures. She also leads research on individualized therapeutic anti-tumor vaccines. This research informs personalized patient care at the clinic.
The Integrated Care Package
For streamlined care, the clinic offers an esophageal cancer program. This package costs around €5,500. It combines key services:
- Comprehensive diagnostics.
- A course of chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
- Necessary oncologist consultations throughout treatment.
Patients can also start with an expert opinion. A video oncologist consultation with Prof. Jaeger costs about €1,060. It includes treatment planning and takes 3 business days to arrange.
To learn more about treatment options and personalized planning for esophageal cancer, contacting the clinic for a consultation is the recommended next step.
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1963
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286 doctors
Leading oncologist
61000 patients per year
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Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
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Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus): more details about the clinic
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Krankenhaus is remarkable for:
- Center for Oncology and Hematology of Nordwest Clinic passed ESMO certification. There are only 22 clinics of similar level in the world.
- Heads of Departments of the Clinic are regularly listed among the Top doctors of Germany.
- Studies of national and global importance are conducted in research laboratories.
- The only Center in the region certified for the treatment with focused ultrasound (FUS) belongs to the Hospital. In 2011 the Time magazine named FUS among the 50 best inventions of the decade.
Nordwest Academic Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical institution. It consists of 5 research institutes, 11 specialized clinics and 17 certified centers. Nordwest Krankenhaus accepts about 25,000 patients per year.
Profiling areas:
- Oncology;
- Traumatology and Orthopedics;
- Cardiology;
- Neurology;
- Gynecology;
- Urology;
- Surgery.
Oncology
Oncology and Hematology Center is accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). It includes:
- Highly specialized centers for the treatment of various cancers;
- Branch of the Ludwig American Institute of Clinical Research;
- Palliative Department.
The Center is headed by Professor Elke Jaeger — one of the best doctors according to the Focus magazine. Professor Jaeger ensures high priority of the development and clinical trials of cancer vaccines, targeted therapy (the use of drugs that can attack cancer cells without damaging healthy cells).
Hematology Department is headed by Professor Eckhart Weidmann, a specialist of world renown. He is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, the European Cancer Society, and others. His work relates to the methods of diagnostics and treatment of T-cell lymphoma, various forms of multiple myeloma. Dr. Weidmann has received an award from the American Academy of Cancer.
Traumatology and Orthopedics
The Head of Department, Professor Christoph Rangger is a doctor of great competence who has access to high complexity operations. He is a practicing surgeon, a recognized expert in the field of orthopedics and trauma surgery, specialist in the treatment of all disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Rangger is licensed by the state to educate other doctors in the field of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery.
Cardiology
Cardiology Service has a special clinical status. It has all the advanced and high-precision medical developments. In-depth diagnostics of heart pathologies are carried out there. Hybrid operating room allows to simultaneously perform complex manipulations on the heart and blood vessels. The Cardiologic Department accepts more than 5,000 patients annually.
Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is equipped with medical technology of newest generation. Diagnostics is made by Professor Eberhard Merz, one of the developers of the three-dimensional ultrasound. His scientific works have been translated into several languages. Dr. Merz is also the writer of a two-volume handbook on gynecology.
Neurology
Neurology Clinic of Nordwest Krankenhaus is among the largest specialized institutions in Germany. It includes an Intensive Care Unit and Neurological Unit. National and international studies on the treatment of stroke and multiple sclerosis are conducted there.
The Neurology Clinic is managed by Prof. Uta-Meyding Lamade. She was given the title of nobility of the Sultanate for the development of neurology in Brunei.
Urology
Unique Certified Center for the treatment of prostate cancer is headed by Professor Eduard Becht. Being a recognized expert in the field of oncological and pediatric urology, he performs all kinds of urological surgery in men and women.
Surgery
The hospital employs leading surgeons in Germany:
- vascular and thoracic surgeon, Professor Max Zegelman;
- a specialist in surgery of internal organs, Professor Thomas Kraus, who manages a certified Center for Surgical Treatment of Hernias. He is a state-wide expert in surgery of the pancreas and has performed more than 3,000 operations on the intestine.
Nordwest specialists work in close collaboration with leading medical institutions around the world. This approach allows to quickly provide assistance even in challenging clinical situations.
Accommodation conditions
International patients are placed to the department with superior comfort. All wards are single, accommodation conditions correspond to those in a hotel. Each ward is provided with:
- WiFI;
- shower;
- toiletries;
- plasma TV with international channels;
- three meals a day, with a choice of dishes.
The department has a rest area. It offers free coffee, tea and other drinks, fruits to the patients. A patient may be accommodated in a regular room (single or double) - optional.
Nordwest provides translation services for the duration of stay of the patient in the clinic.
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Светлана • Rectal cancer Ukraine
Sep 14, 2023
Verified review.
The hospital is on the level, I felt calm there, I have complete trust in the doctors, you can calmly go for treatment
With the organization of medical services, everything went clearly according to the previous plan. Tatyana, the representative of the company, is very communicative, explains everything, no complaints, even came at 7.30 for the procedure, although there was no translation. I made a slight remark, the price for some services was not announced to me , but in fact it was added... These side effects must also be voiced before the trip...... The hospital is on the level, I felt calm there, I have complete trust in the doctors, you can calmly go for treatment.....
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Лариса • Colon cancer Russian Federation
Jul 3, 2018
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I am writing a review for those people who are in the same difficult situation as our family. Just want to warn, think before you go here. They did not help us ... Moreover, now we understand that they simply did not tell us the truth, promised treatment that everything would be fine and we believed in it, sincerely! They didn’t save on treatment, did everything they recommended, but they just cheerlessly pumped chemistry and prescribed unnecessary consultations like a physiotherapist with charging a hopelessly sick person !!! The company "phoenix" is a soulless creature with the function of receiving money, I don’t even know how to call them anymore ... Doctor Professor Eger also smiled on detours and said that everything would be fine and didn’t even tell the family that the situation was getting worse, she appointed procedures ... As we now understand, everything was clear for a long time, we just wanted to be "treated" because we paid. They tortured our daddy heartlessly and cynically for money !!! Curator Stoyanova stopped responding to letters and the phone immediately, as soon as they informed her that the patient no longer exists. NO ONE! neither she, nor "phoenix", nor the clinic, they even expressed condolences ... It hurts to realize that nothing human is left in people ... We scolded our Russian doctors, and they just told us the truth right away
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Елена • Sigmoid adenocarcinoma Ukraine
Dec 7, 2019
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"My husband and I are very pleased that we made an appointment with Professor Elka Yeager
My husband and I are very pleased that we made an appointment with Professor Elka Yeager. The examination was carried out on all areas of the body that interest us, and a chemotherapy course was prescribed based on the results of the examination. The first session was held in a hospital clinic. The host company worked very professionally, with great attention to patients. Many thanks to all and best wishes from us!
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Ярослава • Oncology Ukraine
Nov 11, 2019
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"I'm very pleased with the treatment
My name is Sergey, I am undergoing treatment at the oncology department of the Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt am Main. I would like to note the high professional level of doctors, the technical equipment of the clinic at the proper level. I want to express special gratitude to Professor Elka Yeager, senior doctor Kiselichki, Dr. Weber, the highest level of professionalism, are very friendly and attentive, the junior staff are smart, everything is super, I’m very pleased with the treatment, if not for one “but” ... Because of ignorance language had to contact the company "Phoenix Service", which is an intermediary for the provision of medical services, led by Radislav. My communication with them began with the fact that before arrival they demanded a significant prepayment, which was timely transferred to their account. After arriving at the clinic, I had to transfer money several times, rather big money. I persistently asked the company’s employees to conclude an agreement with me on the provision of services by Phoenix Service, in order to specifically understand which services and for what specific payment the services will be provided. However, no contracts, as well as invoices with prices, were provided to me, which directly testifies to dishonesty. Only two months later I received the clinic’s bills (with which I completely agree) and separately a bill from Phoenix Service for the services rendered, after viewing which there were simply no words ... As it turned out, being treated in Germany was not expensive, it was expensive to pay for the services of Phoenix invoiced, which either didn’t turn out at all, or turned out to be in the wrong amount and at very high prices. I tried to talk with the head of the company Radislav, saying that I did not agree with the bill, to which I received the answer "if something does not suit you, you can refuse our services further." I officially wrote an appeal to the clinic about the detachment from this dishonest company, to which I received a positive response. He also wrote an official letter to Phoenix with a request to review the account, to which he still has not received an answer. I want to warn everyone who is in my position, those cancer patients who sell everything in order to pay for treatment and live on, but these “phoenixes” don’t stop at anything to enrich themselves at their expense.
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Anonymous • Ovarian cancer Ukraine
Aug 13, 2019
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Dyakoy for the Bookimed project, so this wasn’t so bad
Those who I almost wanted - pochula, claims mute. Briefly, zrozumіlo, distinctly.
So, I’m lіkar, in my menu I’ve got a list of food, I have reproved them for selling and selling them for the price of money. At the moment, the situation is checked.
I myself would not have been able to organize a conference call, too, I’m setting an estimate. Dyakoy for the Bookimed project, so this wasn’t so bad. Agony to you - you will master the good
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Steinbacher Hohl 2-26, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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