Solingen Municipal Hospital/Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne is among top clinics in Germany according to Focus magazine - one of the most widely circulated German editions. Städtisches Klinikum Solingen is a certified medical institution treating over 60,000 patients per year.
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek is a clinic No. 1 for foreign patients according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance, the international organization for medical tourism.
The Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center. It is a part of Asklepios Kliniken, the most significant German hospitals' network.
Asklepios Barmbek specializes in Oncology, Oncohematology, Surgery, and Pulmonology.
80,000 patients from Germany and other countries worldwide receive treatment annually here.
Nordwest Krankenhaus is a multi specialized medical institution, a leading hospital in Germany due to development of innovations, such as 3D ultrasound, anticancer vaccines in targeted therapy. It comprises 5 research institutes and 11 specialized centers.
Düsseldorf Clinics Association consists of 4 multidisciplinary hospitals. Physicians at Dusseldorf specialize in oncology, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgery.
More than 60 professors work in the Association. They head the rating of the best physicians according to Focus magazine, one of the three German most widely circulating titles.
Over 200,000 patients undergo treatment in Düsseldorf Clinics Association annually.
Asklepios St. Georg Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center in Hamburg. The Hospital works on the premisses of Asklepios Kliniken Medical Group.
The Hospital specializes in the treatment of the heart, vessels, and spine diseases.
St. Georg Hospital is among the TOP German medical facilities according to the Focus magazine.
87,000 patients receive the treatment annually here.
Prof. Andreas Gross is a TOP German urologist specializing in the treatment of prostate, bladder, renal, and testicular cancer, as well as benign prostate enlargement and urinary calculi. He and his team use minimally invasive operations and complex surgical intervention to offer organ-preserving therapies for men, women, and children.
Dr. Ulrich Schaudig is a Chief Physician of the Ophthalmology Department in Asklepios Hospital in Barmbek with 21 years of experience in the eyes treatment in adults and children. He specializes in corneal transplant and glaucoma, cataract treatment and has authored 67 scientific publications and articles. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Eye Surgery and German Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Urban is a highly experienced neurologist and head of the Neurology Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Germany. He specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of movement and cognitive disorders, clinical neurophysiology, and Parkinson’s disease. He is the recipient of several awards, is actively involved in research, and is a member of multiple professional organizations.
Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and oncology specialist from Germany with a specialty in endoscopic examinations and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder and pancreas disorders. He is the head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine at the Medical Center in Solingen and has vast experience in the field, including 9,000 surgeries under his command. He holds degrees in general medicine, internal medicine and gastroenterology, and is the author and co-author of over 130 publications. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the German Society of Gastroenterology, the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and the German Dietitian Association.
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A medical centre in Germany can accept foreign patients only if it has a special accreditation from the Ministry of Health. It confirms the effectiveness and safety of treatment, high level of service.
For this, their specialised departments receive special certificates. For example, if a cancer treatment department is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG), it means that it provides effective and safe medical services, quality patient care and has a high level of equipment.
Leading hospitals are annually ranked among the TOP of the best hospitals in Germany by Focus magazine (among them are Nordwest Clinic and Helios Berlin-Buch Medical Centre). When compiling the rating, the quality of medical care and service is taken into account.
In 2020, Germany was ranked2nd after Switzerland in the ranking of the most innovative countries in healthcare by the think tank FREOPP. The selection criteria were the quality of service, technology and frequency of choice of hospitals by foreign patients.
University clinics in Germany are home to research centres where clinical trials of new drugs and methods are conducted. Doctors implement the most effective of them into treatment protocols. For example, German scientists have developed the ALL-BFM protocol for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, which has a 90% success rate.
German scientists are working with the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research(BMBF) to improve diagnostic 3D visualisation in medicine. For example, the German company MYSCS has developed modern equipment SCS MedSeries H22 for diagnostics in orthopaedics and traumatology, thanks to which the patient can undergo examination as quickly, comfortably and safely as possible (the radiation dose is 10 times lower than that of traditional scanners).
German companies are also developing innovative devices for treatment. For example, ZEISS has created the Intrabeam Intraoperative Radiotherapy Unit(IORT), which allows for effective irradiation of hard-to-reach tumours. Brainlab has developed the Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery device, which doctors use to irradiate small tumours with a high dose of radiation without harming healthy tissue.
Germany is one of the three most technologically advanced countries in the field of medicine. It ranks 2nd in terms of government funding of the medical industry. The received funds are used for regular updating of equipment, thanks to which patients of German clinics undergo diagnostics and treatment with the help of the latest generation devices. Among them are TrueBeam STx, Synergy linear accelerators, CyberKnife and CyberKnife, which irradiate neoplasms with millimetre accuracy, Da Vinci robot for low-trauma surgeries, MAKOplasty robotic system for joint replacement, thanks to which doctors install the implant as accurately as possible through a small incision (4-6 cm).
In Germany, medicines are used that are specially manufactured for the EU countries. These medicines are regularly tested for effectiveness, quality and safety.
The best doctors of German clinics (for example, Michael Unch, Peter Ulrich, Thomas Kraus) have more than 30 years of practical experience. They regularly train in medical centres in Europe, Asia and the USA, and are also members of specialised medical communities such as the American Association of Neurosurgeons(AANS), the American College of Surgeons(ACS), the European Association of Oncologists(ESMO).
Leading German doctors are included in Focus magazine's annual rankings. They are compiled based on the opinion of patients and doctors' colleagues.
Before arriving at the hospital, the patient pays a deposit to the hospital. This includes the cost of diagnostics and treatment that the doctor has prescribed in advance. If the actual amount is less than the deposit, the clinic will refund the difference. The cost of medical services in Germany is regulated by the state register G-DRG, which is approved by the Ministry of Health of the country. Prices for citizens of other countries are the same as for Germans.
To get free assistance in organising treatment in Germany, leave a request on the Bookimed website. You will be contacted by a coordinating doctor who will answer all your questions and help you choose a clinic for you. He will forward your medical statements to the selected hospital and request a treatment programme. If the programme you receive is suitable for you, the medical coordinator will help you with travel arrangements. He or she will be in touch with you 24/7 from the moment you apply and even after you return home.
To help you make a decision about travelling to Germany, we have collected reviews from over 280 people who have already done so. All of them have used Bookimed's help to get advice from German doctors, undergo a diagnosis, treatment or a necessary procedure. You can find out their opinion about medical centres and doctors, the level of service, the justification of the trip and the work of our coordinating doctors. Under each review you can ask a question and get an answer from the patient, clinic coordinator or Bookimed coordinating doctor.
Read our patients' stories and reviews here.
Prices for examination and treatment in Germany are regulated by the state and are the same for citizens and foreign patients. In private and public hospitals the cost may differ.
The price for a doctor's consultation depends on his scientific rank and qualification.
|
Procedure |
Cost |
|
Oncologist's consultation |
from $440 |
|
Consultation of a neurosurgeon |
from $500 |
|
Consultation of neurologist |
from $400 |
|
Consultation of cardiologist |
from $400 |
|
Detailed blood analysis |
from $340 |
|
Biopsy |
from $960 |
|
Study of biopsy result (immunohistochemistry) |
from $1,950 |
|
PET-CT |
from $2 500 |
|
MRI of one section |
from $1 150 |
|
MRI of the brain with contrast |
from $680 |
|
CT SCAN |
from $970 |
|
Gastroscopy |
from $650 |
|
ECG |
from $60 |
|
Electroencephalography |
from $280 |
|
Check-up for women |
from $1,700 |
|
Check-up for men |
from $1,700 |
|
Cancer screening (check-up) |
from $2,850 |
The final cost of treatment depends on the diagnosis, the chosen hospital in Germany, the qualification of the attending physician, and the need for hospitalisation.
|
Procedure |
Cost |
|
Chemotherapy |
from $1,700 |
|
Brachytherapy |
from $6,200 |
|
Prostatectomy |
from $11,300 |
|
Hysterectomy |
from $7,750 |
|
Brain tumour removal |
from $9,950 |
|
Removal of herniated intervertebral disc |
from $12,000 |
|
Knee joint replacement |
from $11,800 |
|
Hip joint replacement |
from $8,550 |
|
Aortocoronary bypass surgery |
from $24,700 |
|
Radiofrequency ablation of the heart |
from $11,300 |
|
IVF |
from $5,050 |
Prices provided by Bookimed partner clinics.
When choosing a clinic you should take into account that in Germany they are divided into university, private and state clinics.
The patient receives here consultations of the best professors and access to the latest developments. Such hospitals provide treatment in the largest number of medical fields and are bases for universities, so the leading specialists in the field of medicine work here. They teach students and conduct research on new drugs and treatments.
In Germany there are small private clinics - praxis - and multidisciplinary private hospitals.
Praxis clinics are suitable for examination and selection of drug therapy, procedures that do not require hospitalisation. As a rule, there are only a few doctors working here, united by one medical profile.
The main advantage of multidisciplinary private clinics is a high level of comfort. The effectiveness of treatment and qualification of doctors here may not differ from other hospitals. At the same time, you will feel like in a 5* hotel, not in a hospital.
These are multidisciplinary and highly specialised hospitals. Here you can get consultations of different doctors, undergo diagnostics, surgical or medical treatment. Prices for some procedures here can be 10-15% lower than in private and university clinics.
If there is no exact diagnosis, it is worth applying to a multidisciplinary medical centre. Here the patient will receive a comprehensive examination and consultations of specialists in various fields to assess the work of the organism as a whole. If the diagnosis is known and it is necessary to undergo a specific procedure, it is worth choosing a hospital that specialises in the necessary field of medicine.
In order to accept children for treatment, a medical centre must be certified by the country's Ministry of Health. This certifies that the doctors are qualified and have the equipment needed to provide effective medical care for children. If the patient is a child, you can apply to a specialised children's clinic in Germany or check whether the hospital of your choice has a children's department.
Even before you arrive, the German hospital should send you an examination and treatment plan that has been drawn up for you. This may include tests, necessary surgery or other procedures. This will allow you to choose the programme that best matches your value for money.
The best doctors in Germany are members of international associations, conduct research on new drugs and methods, and are included in prestigious ratings of specialists. All this speaks of the doctor's high qualification and is reflected in his CV.
A deposit is a preliminary invoice from the clinic, which includes all necessary examinations and procedures according to the diagnosis. It must be paid before arrival. If the actual cost of treatment is less than the deposit, the difference will be refunded.
For each foreign patient, the German clinic forms an official invitation for treatment in Germany. This document will help to quickly obtain a medical visa, which is necessary for citizens of some countries to enter the country. For this purpose it is necessary to pay partially or fully the specified deposit. This way the hospital insures itself against possible visa speculations.
Read more about treatment in Germany from our medical coordinator Sofia Grabovskaya