The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
Prof. Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach performs umbilical hernia repair at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany. The clinic is an academic teaching hospital of the University of Cologne with German Cancer Society certification. Patients benefit from the doctor's 19 years of experience and over 9,000 procedures performed.
Prof. Dr. Pfaffenbach leads the Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine Department. He specializes in gastroenterology and surgical oncology. With 130+ publications, he contributes to medical research. He is a member of German and European gastroenterology societies.
The hospital follows strict German healthcare standards. It holds certifications from WHO, UNICEF and TÜV Rheinland. As a trauma center, it handles complex cases. Treatment costs are typically 10-20% lower than other German hospitals.
The clinic provides full assistance for international patients:
Patients undergo pre-operative consultation and tests. These include clinical examination and ultrasound. Post-operative care includes final counseling. The exact hospital stay duration depends on individual recovery.
Contact the clinic for personalized information about umbilical hernia repair options.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a surgeon | $294.59 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Umbilical hernia repair | $5302.56 | |
| Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) | Price on request | |
| Nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Small intestine resection | Price on request | |
| Resection of gallbladder | Price on request |
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
