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Germany, Solingen

Spinal cord abscess Treatment in Medical Center in Solingen

4.7

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Spinal cord abscess Treatment

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Spinal cord abscess Treatment

88 patients

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92% Patients

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About the clinic

Spinal cord abscess treatment is available at the Medical Center in Solingen, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Blood analysis costs around $200, an MRI of the lumbar spine may cost around $500–$800, and surgical removal typically runs $28,000–$36,000. Prof. Ralf Buhl, MD leads the neurosurgery team, which performs 1,000+ operations every year.

Diagnostics for spinal cord abscess

The clinic uses detailed imaging and lab tests to locate the infection and assess its severity. Precise diagnostics help the team plan the safest surgical approach. Patients may undergo the following tests:

Extended analysis of blood. This test identifies signs of infection and may cost around $200–$400.
Ultrasound. A non-invasive imaging tool that costs around $170.
MRI of the lumbar spine. This is the primary tool for viewing spinal cord lesions and costs around $500–$800.
Scintigraphy. A specialized scan that costs around $500–$800.
Trepanobiopsy. A procedure to collect tissue samples, typically costing around $1,300–$2,300.

Surgical treatment options

The neurosurgery department uses advanced equipment like neuronavigation and electron microscopes. These tools help the surgeon remove the abscess while protecting the spinal cord. Prof. Ralf Buhl, MD has over 20 years of experience and has performed 5,000+ surgeries. He specializes in spine surgery and performs 700+ spinal procedures annually.

Abscess removal surgery. This definitive treatment resolves spinal cord compression caused by infection. The surgical package typically runs $28,000–$36,000 and includes the operation, ward stay, and meals.
Minimally invasive techniques. Surgeons may use laminectomy or discectomy methods depending on the location of the abscess.
CT-guided surgery. This technology allows for high precision during the procedure to improve safety.

Clinic expertise and facilities

The Medical Center in Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It holds accreditations from the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the WHO/UNICEF. The facility is also a certified German Trauma Center. The neurosurgery team treats inflammatory spinal conditions using modern protocols. An international office helps with travel logistics, and interpreter services are available for around $40 per hour. Treatment costs here are often 10% to 20% lower than at other German hospitals.

To learn more about treatment plans or to book a visit, you can request a consultation on Bookimed.

Highlights

1863 Year of foundation

400 doctors

Highest-Rated Clinic for Spinal cord abscess Treatment

60000 patients per year

Most Popular Clinic for Spinal cord abscess Treatment

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Treatments prices in the clinic

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Neurosurgery

diagnostics	Price
Ultrasound	$170
Complete blood count	$60 - $150
Extended analysis of blood	$150 - $350
Spine X-ray	$60 - $150
Trepanobiopsy	$1300 - $2300

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Licences

Trauma surgery department certificate, Medical Center in Solingen

Hand surgery certificate, Medical Center in Solingen

Focus Gesundheit Top Doctor award for Medical Center in Solingen, Germany, 2023

hospital accreditations of quality

Best doctor for herniated disc treatment

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German Cancer Society

DE, German Cancer Society certificate for Medical Center in Solingen

Medical Center in Solingen: more details about the clinic

Germany, Solingen

Städtisches Klinikum Solingen consists of 15 clinics, centers and institutes and is one of the largest in the most populous state of Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia. The clinic works as the Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne.

Städtisches Klinikum Solingen has certifications of the German Trauma Center, German Cancer Society, WHO and UNICEF and TÜV RHEINLAND for safety and high quality in treatment.

Neurosurgery Department
Gastroenterology and Cancer Department
Breast Center
Services at Solingen

Neurosurgery Department

The team of neurosurgeons provides 3 surgeries per day and over 1,000 surgeries per year. German specialists receive patients with brain tumors, neurotraumas, and spine tumors. They cooperate with colleagues from Boston and Cleveland Hospitals in the USA providing patients with the best medical solutions.

Prof. Ralf Buhl with over 20 years of experience heads the Department. Dr. Buhl has provided over 4,000 neurosurgeries. One of the doctor's patients is a Hollywood actor George Clooney.

Gastroenterology and Cancer Department

The specialists of the Department receive patients with oncology, gastroenterology, blood and lymph diseases. The Department is certified by the German Cancer Society as a reliable institution for fighting with cancer.

The Head of the Department is Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach, the specialist with over 26 of experience.

Breast Center

Solingen Klinikum in cooperation with Sana-Klinikum Remscheid founded the Senology Clinic (Bergische Brustzentrum) to diagnose and treat patients with all types of the breast diseases including cancer of the mammary gland. The success rate of the treatment is 90%. Doctors apply systematic treatment (for instance, chemotherapy and antibody immunotherapy) and immediate breast reconstruction.The Senology Clinic offers breast plastic surgeries as well.

If you would like to find out more about specialties at Klinikum Solingen, the prices, or get an appointment, leave a request to Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator.

Services at Solingen

Bookimed and the International Department of the Hospital make arrangements for your trip, stay and transfer.

Accommodation: standard and VIP wards, meal included.
The apartment (up to 4 people) near the hospital is €50-60.

Infrastructure: cafe, shops, pharmacies are on the premises of the Hospital. The cost of the apartment rent, transport and meal in Solingen is much lower than in big German cities.

The cost for interpreter service (if required) is €35 per hour. The treatment cost in Solingen Municipal Hospital is the same for foreigners and German citizens. This means the price of the treatment is 10-20% lower than in other German hospitals with extra charges.

Additional services

Transfer

Airport to clinic

$100 - $100

Clinic to airport

$100 - $100

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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Anonymous • Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries

Jul 11, 2026

Verified review.

Everything was handled well

I remember my conversation with the surgeon clearly. What stood out most was that he was honest about the risks and complications, which set a transparent tone for the entire process of getting my VP shunt. So far, I'm feeling about as expected in my recovery. The clinic staff has been supportive and they stayed in touch with me after the surgery. I can also confirm there were no additional expenses on top of what was originally quoted. Everything was handled well. My one piece of advice for a future patient would be to bring plenty of reading material for the downtime.

Reply from Alexandra Zinnmann

representative of Medical Center in Solingen

Jul 16, 2026

Dear Gerard, thank you for the feedback. We appreciate it! Prof. Buhl and the complete international office team of the hospital Solingen wishes you a fast recovery.

Anonymous • Consultation with an orthopaedist Kazakhstan

Sep 12, 2026

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Anonymous • Meningioma

Aug 14, 2026

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The Surgeon was very warm including the staff, which made a real difference

My biggest concern before the trip was the impersonal nature of a large clinic. This was not the case at all. I underwent a craniotomy for a meningioma, and the entire approach felt very focused on my well-being. To put it simply, "The Surgeon was very warm including the staff," which made a real difference. The entire process was efficient and well-structured; the schedule was tight but normal, leaving no room for uncertainty. I am still in early recovery, but I feel the medical care I received was competent and the right decision for my health.

The Surgeon was very warm including the staff

Jeremy • Atrial fibrillation United Kingdom

Mar 30, 2025

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It was a great help to have somebody with me during the day of the tests, sorting my papers and dealing with translation

Having made an initial enquiry on line, I was impressed by the follow up and treatment proposals and costs I did some research and determined that I needed to get the very best medical attention It was a great help to have somebody with me during the day of the tests, sorting my papers and dealing with translation. Absolutely invaluable Everything was explained to me in detail My only comments are that it would have been good to have been informed about the number of nights stay in the hospital I expected an overnight stay after the procedure In fact for good reasons it was a total of three nights

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Just great from start to finish. Always checking that I was ok.

Reply from Alexandra Zinnmann

representative of Medical Center in Solingen

Apr 1, 2025

Dear Jeremy, thank your for your review. The team of the international office hospital Solingen wishes all the best to you. Stay healthy!

Oleg Khvenko • Lung cancer Ukraine

Jan 22, 2026

Verified review.

In addition to being satisfied with the level of professionalism of the medical staff, the equipment and the capabilities of the clinic, I would like to note the comprehensive assistance provided by BOOKIMED manager Anastasia and our coordinator at the clinic, Alexandra, for their support at all times: from arrival, accommodation, translations and explanations, to always being available and helping with all questions - from the necessary route to obtaining all the necessary medical documents

Thank you very much for providing me with all the necessary assistance and support at every stage: choosing a clinic and doctor, accompanying me upon arrival at the clinic and introducing me to Professor Korillos, providing the necessary translations and detailed explanations of all stages of treatment, and answering all my questions both inside and outside the clinic. In addition to being satisfied with the level of professionalism of the medical staff, the equipment and the capabilities of the clinic, I would like to note the comprehensive assistance provided by BOOKIMED manager Anastasia and our coordinator at the clinic, Alexandra, for their support at all times: from arrival, accommodation, translations and explanations, to always being available and helping with all questions - from the necessary route to obtaining all the necessary medical documents.

I appreciated the detailed analysis and explanation of all stages of treatment, the surgery performed, and the follow-up care and recommendations.

About Bookimed service

I was completely satisfied with the experience. All coordination and support work was performed 100% professionally. I will sincerely recommend them to my friends.

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