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Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Herniated disk Treatment in Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

4.4
3 hospital accreditations of quality

About the clinic

1963
Year of foundation
1000
staff
286
doctors
652
beds
61000
patients

  • Recognized by TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking, Nordwest Clinic excels in Herniated disk treatment.
  • Offers Discectomy, Vertebral plastic, Laminectomy, and Herniated disc surgery with thorough preoperative diagnostics.
  • Dr. Peter Ulrich, with extensive experience since 1985, leads the Neurosurgery Department.
  • Dr. Ulrich is known for publishing papers on neurobiology and is affiliated with key neurosurgical and neuro-oncological societies.
  • Patients receive individualized care plans including consultations, MRI, CT, and PET-CT tests.

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.04.2022. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Neurosurgery
diagnostics
Consultation with a neurologist $377.01 - $430.87
MRI of the spine cord $1292.62
Extended analysis of blood $323.15 - $1292.62
MRI of one area $1271.07
Ultrasound $527.82
treatment
Herniated disc surgery $12387.57 - $18312.06

Clinic Doctors

hospital accreditations of quality

TÜV AG Сompany Research & Investing Certificate
DE, TÜV AG Сompany Research & Investing Certificate certificate for Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking
DE, TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking certificate for Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
US, World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

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.

Patient reviews

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Anonymous • Herniated disk
Azerbaijan

Jun 24, 2019
Verified review.
Verified review.
I can say that the patients would write down all their questions in advance, so that later they would not think that they should ask the doctor, you also need to think in advance what you want in principle from the consultation and then it will definitely be useful
Everything is fine, they arranged a remote consultation to understand whether it is possible to perform an operation. This format is definitely needed, very useful. I can say that the patients would write down all their questions in advance, so that later they would not think that they should ask the doctor, you also need to think in advance what you want in principle from the consultation and then it will definitely be useful. Read more less

Anonymous • Herniated disk
Russian Federation

Aug 18, 2018
Verified review.
Verified review.
"In general, the impression is positive
In general, the impression is positive. But the pain has remained, it is necessary to continue treatment, but as it is not clear for me. Obviously, an additional examination is needed. The quality of the coordinator's work is fully satisfied. Thanks her. Read more less

Anonymous • Herniated disk
Russian Federation

Aug 18, 2018
Verified review.
Verified review.