Medipol Oncology Department specializes in the treatment of cancer applying immunotherapy. It is innovative therapy which is still approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for treatment of several cancer types. But in some cases (at the advanced cancer or when chemotherapy is ineffective) oncologists assign immunotherapy. It is based on injecting into a patient’s body special biologically active substance. The material detects malignant cells and stops their development. In several months these cells die.
The advantage of immunotherapy is that it has higher effectiveness and fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy.
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| PET/CT | $2287.09 - $3118.76 |
| Histopathology revision | $1247.5 |
| Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) | Price on request |
| Comprehensive prostate cancer diagnosis | $4678.14 - $6237.52 |
| Prostate biopsy | $3118.76 - $4054.39 |
| treatment | |
|---|---|
| Immunotherapy | $5717.73 |
| Immunotherapy for breast cancer | Price on request |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Consultation with an oncologist | $499 |
| Lab tests | $758.9 |
| Consultation of a radiologist | $259.9 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Trepanobiopsy | $2702.93 - $3118.76 |
| CT scan of the body part | $894.05 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| MRI of the chest | $1247.5 |
| Extended analysis of blood | $311.88 - $1247.5 |
| ECG | $124.75 |
| CT (computer tomography) | $894.05 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurologist | $363.86 - $415.83 |
| Brain MRI with contrast | $831.67 - $1143.55 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| MRI of the spine cord | $1247.5 |
| Whole-body MRI | $1871.26 |
| Periapical X-ray | $155.94 - $291.08 |
| MRI of one area | $1226.71 |
| Blood test for hormonal profile | $207.92 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Consultation with a urologist | $499 - $706.92 |
| PSA test | $447.02 - $623.75 |
| Urodynamics | $457.42 - $623.75 |
| Urological examination | $1268.3 - $1299.48 |
| Abdominal MRI | $1226.71 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| EEG (Electroencephalography) | $259.9 - $311.88 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Helicobacter Pylori test | $197.52 |
| Ultrasound | $509.4 |
| Gastroscopy | $1455.42 |
| Colonoscopy | $1455.42 |
| Biopsy | $883.65 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| US transvaginal | $509.4 |
| Consultation with a gynecologist | $499 |
| diagnostics | |
|---|---|
| Consultation with an otolaryngologist | $706.92 |
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.
Oncology and Hematology Center is accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). It includes:
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
The hospital employs leading surgeons in Germany:
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.
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:
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.