St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf is a private multidisciplinary medical center located in Düsseldorf, Germany. The hospital specializes in orthopedics, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and surgery. It provides medical care exclusively for adult patients. Approximately 7,800 patients choose St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf for treatment each year. The hospital welcomes international patients, particularly from CIS countries, Europe, Commonwealth countries, and the Balkans.

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St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf:

Germany, Dusseldorf

The Obesity Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf is accredited by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). It is also recognized as a Kompetenzzentrum für Adipositaschirurgie (Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery) in Germany. The hospital has received recognition from FOCUS magazine for its expertise in bariatric surgery.

Multidisciplinary Approach

The center is led by Dr. Matthias Schlensak. Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes bariatric surgeons, dietitians, behavioral therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Patients receive individualized treatment plans based on their medical condition and long-term weight management goals.

Bariatric Surgery

The center performs minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric balloon placement, and gastric band surgery. The most appropriate procedure is selected after a comprehensive medical evaluation.

Additional Treatment Options

The center also offers selected non-standard and endoscopic obesity treatments, including gastric plication and the EndoBarrier system for selected patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In addition, patients with severe obesity may participate in the OPTIFAST weight management program, which combines medical supervision, nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, and long-term follow-up.

Diabetes Care

The hospital's Diabetes Center has been recognized by the German Diabetes Association (DDG) for meeting national quality standards in diabetes care. The hospital also participates in the education and training of healthcare professionals in the field of nutrition and obesity management.