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Umbilical hernia treatment at the Medical Center in Solingen, Germany, focuses on minimally invasive surgery to shorten recovery. Diagnostic consultations with a surgeon may cost around $200–$400, while imaging like an abdominal MRI is typically around $700–$1,200. The clinic is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne and holds prestigious accreditations from TÜV RHEINLAND and the German Cancer Society (DKG).
Prof. Peter Schenker leads the department for general and visceral surgery. Prof. Peter Schenker is a specialist in hernia surgery with over 20 years of experience at the University Hospital Bochum. The professor actively teaches at medical universities and focuses on advanced hernia repair techniques. Patients receive care from a physician who holds an additional clinical specialty in minimally invasive procedures.
Before surgery, the medical team uses imaging to assess the size and position of the hernia. The following diagnostic services are available at the clinic:
The clinic uses modern techniques to repair umbilical hernias. These methods help patients return to their daily lives faster with less discomfort. The primary treatment option includes:
The Medical Center in Solingen is recognized as a top clinic by Focus magazine. It operates an international office to assist patients with visa support and airport transfers. While treatment costs are often 10–20% lower than at other German hospitals, the facility maintains high safety standards. Interpreter services are available for around $40 per hour to help with communication during the stay. The clinic also follows WHO/UNICEF standards and is certified as a German Trauma Center.
To learn more about hernia repair in Solingen, you can request a consultation through Bookimed.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a surgeon | $180 - $380 | |
| Abdominal MRI | $650 - $1150 | |
| CT of the chest | $510 | |
| Abdominal CT Scan | $510 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes