Best Clinics for Lung cancer stage 4 Treatment in Germany: 11 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Elke Jaeger is a clinical oncologist with 38 years' experience performing over 1,100 procedures at this ESMO-certified center, one of only 22 worldwide. Diagnostics start from around $1,123 for a whole-body MRI, while lung cancer surgery typically runs $20,052–$24,770 – this includes the procedure, 4–7 days hospital stay, anesthesia, and basic tests. The clinic also offers targeted therapy with anticancer vaccines.

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek specializes in oncology and treats 80,000+ patients annually. The clinic offers advanced lung cancer stage 4 treatments through its multidisciplinary oncology department. Dr. Klaus D. Diemel, Head of Thoracic Surgery and Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, leads the team with expertise in thoracic oncology procedures.

Asklepios Nord is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Hamburg. It is included in the biggest medical network in Germany — Asklepios Kliniken.

Pediatrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery are the main specialties at Asklepios Nord.

Asklepios Nord is regularly ranked among TOP hospitals in Germany for dentistry, ophthalmology, proctology.

72,000 patients receive treatment in the hospital annually.

Asklepios Klinik Altona is a university hospital of Hamburg, one of the oldest medical facilities in Northern Germany. The medical center belongs to the hospitals’ group of Asklepios Kliniken. Asklepios Altona Hamburg specializes in robotic surgery, gastroenterology, abdominal surgery, neurology, and oncology specialties.

95,000 patients get treatment annually here.

Nordrhein-Westfalen Clinic Complex treats over 100,000 outpatients and 45,000 inpatients annually across its 5 hospitals. The center specializes in oncology, with a strong focus on robotic surgery. The association includes Germany's largest Heart Center, serving aviation pilots. Their multidisciplinary teams handle complex cases in 27 medical specialties.

CDT-WEST specializes in advanced radiation therapies for Stage 4 lung cancer, including IMRT, IGRT, and DIBH to protect surrounding organs. Treatment typically costs between $2,700–$6,900. The center operates state-of-the-art CT, MRI, and PET-CT equipment for precise diagnostics and therapy monitoring.

Charité is the most famous university hospital in the whole Europe which was founded yet in 1710. The majority of patients choosing treatment in Germany prefer this clinic because of its high popularity and good reviews. International patients are not a priority for Charité, so patients from other countries should be prepared for long terms of application processing and absence of foreign patients reception service.

Prof. Jorg Groticke, Chief Physician of the Oncology and Hematology Center, specializes in hematological malignancies and gastrointestinal tract tumors with 20+ years of experience. Treatment for stage 4 lung cancer may cost around $2,700–$6,900. The clinic is part of Gesundheit Nord network and was recognized by Focus magazine as a leading German medical institution.

Lippe Lemgo Clinic is a multidisciplinary medical center in the spa region of Germany. It is a part of the Klinikum Lippe GmbH Hospital Network, which consists of 3 hospitals.

The main specialization of Lippe Lemgo is oncology, oncohematology, and radiotherapy. The Clinic heads the list of the best medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia according to the Focus magazine rating.

The group of hospitals accepts 150,000 patients annually.

Bremen-Ost Clinic treats over 500 lung cancer patients annually and is certified for lung cancer care. Treatment for stage 4 lung cancer may cost around $2,700–$6,900. Dr. Dieter Ukena, Head of Pulmonology, specializes in immunotherapy and is a member of the German Society of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine. The clinic was ranked among Germany's best by Focus magazine.