Helios Gesundheit is a multispecialty hospital network across Germany. Key departments include cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, and orthopedics. The group also offers specialized pediatric care and maternity services. The network treats around 5.5 million people each year. About 78,000 employees support these clinical operations. Several locations are teaching hospitals for the University of Witten-Herdecke.
The network holds many certifications from the German Society of Cardiology. These include recognitions for Chest Pain Units and Heart Failure Units. Specialized centers are also certified for hernia surgery and trauma care. Oncology departments include DKG-certified centers for breast and skin cancer. Clinics use advanced technology like the Da Vinci robotic system. Specialized teams also perform custom-made shoulder joint replacements for complex cases.
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The network holds many certifications from the German Society of Cardiology. These include recognitions for Chest Pain Units and Heart Failure Units. Specialized centers are also certified for hernia surgery and trauma care. Oncology departments include DKG-certified centers for breast and skin cancer. Clinics use advanced technology like the Da Vinci robotic system. Specialized teams also perform custom-made shoulder joint replacements for complex cases.
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Operated on 10.04.2019 spondealistez at the doctors of Bul and Flo, joint operation of a neurosurgeon and an orthopedist. Doctors are beautiful with golden hands. Actually because of these doctors this clinic was chosen, and in this many thanks to the coordinator Alyona. The surgery went great, recovery after surgery, under the close supervision of doctors and physiotherapists, also went well. The clinic itself is on the level of convenience of an average private clinic in Kiev. The staff is attentive and always ready to help. The chamber was spacious, clean and bright. The work of the international department was a little upset, they were allowed to sign documents in German without a paper translation at least into English, I’m not talking about the Russian language. Sometimes they consulted with doctors in German, without literally translating what they were talking about. But despite this, I was very pleased with the clinic, the doctors and the company Bukibmed, and I can recommend the professors Buhl and Flo."},"order":{"illness":{"id":329,"name":{"en":"Spondylolisthesis"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":268,"name":"Medical Center in Solingen","alias":"medical-center-in-solingen","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-04-30T10:51:41.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"I was very pleased with the clinic, the doctors and the company Bukibmed, and I can recommend the professors Buhl and Flo.\""}}},{"id":26246,"user":{"id":1057335,"name":"Gerard Patrick Muckian","country_code":"IE"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5}],"text":{"en":"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."},"order":{"operation":{"id":646,"name":{"en":"Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":268,"name":"Medical Center in Solingen","alias":"medical-center-in-solingen","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-07-11T12:11:15.416+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Everything was handled well."}}},{"id":5168,"user":{"id":12393,"name":"Viktoriia Solikha","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"Good evening !!! I was in the clinic for a consultation in early September. Dr. Bul and the staff are very polite, attentive, calm, and what is surprising, they are not trying to make money on you, but they offer options for cheaper treatment and testing. No one tried to scare or speed up the treatment process, but on the contrary, explained the risks and different methods of treatment, which encouraged and inspired hope for a favorable resolution of my problem."},"order":{"illness":{"id":236,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":199,"name":"Ralf Buhl","alias":"ralf-buhl"},"clinic_info":{"id":268,"name":"Medical Center in Solingen","alias":"medical-center-in-solingen","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-09-16T08:52:57.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"I am completely satisfied, as they answered all the questions posed, coordinated and accompanied me from the moment I went to the clinic until I returned home."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"- No one tried to scare or speed up the treatment process, but on the contrary, explained the risks and different methods of treatment, which encouraged and inspired hope for a favorable resolution of my problem."}}},{"id":4120,"user":{"id":41499,"name":"Рауф ","country_code":"AZ","country_name":{"en":"Azerbaijan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"coordination","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"Everything is fine, they arranged a remote consultation to understand whether it is possible to perform an operation. This format is definitely needed, very useful. I can say that the patients would write down all their questions in advance, so that later they would not think that they should ask the doctor, you also need to think in advance what you want in principle from the consultation and then it will definitely be useful."},"order":{"illness":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Herniated disk"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":136,"name":"Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)","alias":"clinic-nordwest","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2019-06-24T00:00:00.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I can say that the patients would write down all their questions in advance, so that later they would not think that they should ask the doctor, you also need to think in advance what you want in principle from the consultation and then it will definitely be useful."}}},{"id":4988,"user":{"id":128151,"name":"TATIANA MARICHEVA","country_code":"RU"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":4},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":4},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"The clinic is good, Dr. Bull is a neurosurgeon, a high professional in oncology, he gave an exhaustive consultation!"},"order":{"illness":{"id":236,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":199,"name":"Ralf Buhl","alias":"ralf-buhl"},"clinic_info":{"id":268,"name":"Medical Center in Solingen","alias":"medical-center-in-solingen","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-09-04T17:16:18.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"He gave an exhaustive consultation!"}}},{"id":6459,"user":{"id":164227,"name":"Валерий ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"I did a similar operation 20 years ago in Germany - now it’s definitely better, now the postoperative period has been reduced to a day and it is less painful. The hospital is good, double ward and the conditions are comfortable. There is a shower in the room, it’s convenient. We spoke with Ralph Bull, a doctor before the operation. After the first consultation, there remained uncertainty whether to do the operation or not. In this regard, doctors are careful and if there is a risk of surgery with complications, they can offer injections and physiotherapy, which is cheaper and safer. Nevertheless, in my case, the doctor once again reviewed the MRI and decided to do the operation. Adequate treatment, do not inject too much, gave pain medication. In general, everything is fine, the postoperative period is small and everything is good so far. 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There is a shower in the room, it’s convenient.\" About the results: \"In general, everything is fine, the postoperative period is small and everything is good so far.\" About the exp"}}},{"id":4745,"user":{"id":80678,"name":"Ihor Sushko","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"In general, the impressions are certainly positive, and it is impossible to compare with our medicine. And according to the statistics of the treatment of my problem itself, the effectiveness is of course much higher. Of course, it’s hard with the language barrier, except for our girls in the international center, I didn’t hear a Russian word in 7 days, it was certainly difficult, and in principle translators also helped when I was with them. I advise all friends now Bookimed will always help."},"order":{"illness":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Herniated disk"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":268,"name":"Medical Center in Solingen","alias":"medical-center-in-solingen","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-08-09T07:13:40.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I advise all friends now Bookimed will always help."}}},{"id":15069,"user":{"id":144928,"name":"Muhammad Seleem ","country_code":"KW"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"personal","value":3},{"name":"comfort","value":3},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":6},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"All in all, the experience was excellent. 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