{"meta":{"humanUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=germany/illness=ventricular-septal-defect/","canonicalUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=germany/illness=ventricular-septal-defect/","jsonUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=germany/illness=ventricular-septal-defect/data.json","title":"Ventricular septal defect Treatment in Germany 2026 — Cost & Clinics","description":"Compare 7 verified Ventricular septal defect treatment in Germany, ranked on real patient requests & reviews, not ads. See prices for each. Get your free quote!","heading":"Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment in Germany — Get 3 Personalized Clinic Matches","locale":"en","schemaVersion":"ClinicListingPageDataV1","snapshotId":"9e4e3474-9e05c835","contentVersion":"9e4e3474","generatedAt":"2026-11-15T10:39:28.542Z"},"filters":{"country":"germany","illness":"ventricular-septal-defect","page":1},"pagination":{"page":1,"totalCount":7,"totalPages":1},"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home","url":"/"},{"name":"Clinics","url":"/clinics/"},{"name":"Germany","url":"/clinics/country=germany/"},{"name":"Ventricular septal defect","url":"/clinics/country=germany/illness=ventricular-septal-defect/"}],"entities":[{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","type":"country","id":22},{"name":"Ventricular septal defect","alias":"ventricular-septal-defect","type":"illness","id":573}],"clinics":{"clinics":[{"text":"<p>Hospital Havelhoehe is a Berlin hospital built on anthroposophic medicine. It blends standard treatments with creative therapies such as drawing, music, and rhythmic massage. It earned a 90% patient satisfaction rating from Techniker Krankenkasse.</p> <ul> <li>Treats nearly 14,000 patients each year across 14 departments.</li> <li>Creative therapies include drawing, musical instruments, modeling, rhythmic massage, and conversational therapy.</li> <li>Offers a transitional care program with social worker support and supplement purchasing help.</li> <li>Specialized departments include an incontinence center, palliative medicine, and psychotherapy for young adults and addiction.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":28,"alias":"hospital-havelhoehe","name":"Hospital Havelhoehe","short_description":"<p>Hospital Havelhoehe is a Berlin hospital built on anthroposophic medicine. It blends standard treatments with creative therapies such as drawing, music, and rhythmic massage. It earned a 90% patient satisfaction rating from Techniker Krankenkasse.</p> <ul> <li>Treats nearly 14,000 patients each year across 14 departments.</li> <li>Creative therapies include drawing, musical instruments, modeling, rhythmic massage, and conversational therapy.</li> <li>Offers a transitional care program with social worker support and supplement purchasing help.</li> <li>Specialized departments include an incontinence center, palliative medicine, and psychotherapy for young adults and addiction.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24b6fc7f9d","title":"Hospital Havelhoehe clinic exterior with landscaped garden in Berlin"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24b701dcc5","title":"Hospital Havelhoehe corridor with medical staff transporting patient on stretcher"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24b7058989","title":"Medical staff team at Hospital Havelhoehe, Berlin, outdoor group photo"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24b70a49cb","title":"Group therapy session at Hospital Havelhoehe, spacious rehabilitation room"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Berlin","id":23,"alias":"berlin"},"address":"Kladower Damm 221, 14089 Berlin, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1995},"accreditations":[],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Charité is the most famous university hospital in Europe. More than half of Germany's Nobel Prize winners in medicine work here. Core specialties are oncology, neurology, and surgery. It is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG).</p> <ul> <li>Treats over 845,000 patients across 100+ clinics and 17 centers.</li> <li>Uses a robotic surgical system for high-risk operations.</li> <li>Neurology team treats 900+ stroke and brain hemorrhage patients annually.</li> <li>Comprehensive cancer center includes radiotherapy and hematology.</li> <li>Named a top German hospital by Focus and a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":29,"alias":"charite-universitatsmedizin-berlin","name":"Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin","short_description":"<p>Charité is the most famous university hospital in Europe. More than half of Germany's Nobel Prize winners in medicine work here. Core specialties are oncology, neurology, and surgery. It is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG).</p> <ul> <li>Treats over 845,000 patients across 100+ clinics and 17 centers.</li> <li>Uses a robotic surgical system for high-risk operations.</li> <li>Neurology team treats 900+ stroke and brain hemorrhage patients annually.</li> <li>Comprehensive cancer center includes radiotherapy and hematology.</li> <li>Named a top German hospital by Focus and a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c410551db","title":"Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin main hospital building exterior in Berlin, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c6a8267e48c8","title":"Charité Berlin clinic exterior with historic architecture and landscaped garden"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c6a8266d1ede","title":"Patient room at Charité Berlin with modern hospital beds and bright decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c6a8266ee0e7","title":"Hospital corridor with patient beds at Charité Berlin, Germany"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Berlin","id":23,"alias":"berlin"},"address":"Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":3.3,"google":3.3,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":33},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":3,"doctors_number":4255,"year_foundation":1710},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db9832f9d8cf.jpeg","name":"German Cancer Society","country_code":"DE"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb72d2c6a2f.jpeg","name":"TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking","country_code":"DE"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin is a specialized heart center that treats over 32,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Named a World's Best Specialized Hospital by Newsweek in 2022.</p> <ul> <li>Performs 5,700+ heart-related operations annually, including 5,000 intubations and angiographies.</li> <li>Surgeons have completed 1,770 heart transplants, nearly 200 of those in children.</li> <li>Over 500 cardiac electrophysiology studies and 200 pacemaker implants each year.</li> <li>Home to six specialized departments covering the full spectrum of heart care.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":153,"alias":"german-heart-centre","name":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin","short_description":"<p>Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin is a specialized heart center that treats over 32,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Named a World's Best Specialized Hospital by Newsweek in 2022.</p> <ul> <li>Performs 5,700+ heart-related operations annually, including 5,000 intubations and angiographies.</li> <li>Surgeons have completed 1,770 heart transplants, nearly 200 of those in children.</li> <li>Over 500 cardiac electrophysiology studies and 200 pacemaker implants each year.</li> <li>Home to six specialized departments covering the full spectrum of heart care.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24accdd067","title":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin clinic exterior, historic medical building in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acd5a28a","title":"Cardiac operating room with advanced equipment at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acda3c4c","title":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin clinic exterior with garden and fountain"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acde9d1c","title":"Doctor consultation at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin with chest X-ray on screen"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Berlin","id":23,"alias":"berlin"},"address":"Augustenburger Pl. 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":190,"year_foundation":1986},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6361000490242.jpeg","name":"World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Essen University Hospital specializes in cardiovascular disease treatment with a focus on innovative techniques and international collaborations. The hospital combines research with clinical practice, offering advanced care for ventricular septal defects.</p>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":270,"alias":"essen-university-hospital","name":"Essen University Hospital","short_description":"<p>Essen University Hospital is a German academic medical center treating nearly 370,000 patients yearly. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, transplantation, and cardiology. The hospital houses the West German Cancer Center and offers proton therapy, stem cell transplants, and immunotherapy.</p> <ul> <li>Newsweek World's Best Hospital and World's Best Smart Hospital for multiple years.</li> <li>Home to the first PET center in Germany, with PET-CT, cyclotron, and linear accelerator.</li> <li>Performs allogeneic stem cell transplants, kidney and liver transplants, and heart transplants.</li> <li>Founded in 1909, with 26 specialized clinics and over 20 research institutes.</li> <li>Visa support, transfer organization, interpreters, and on-site accommodation available.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5af9ae336d797","title":"Essen University Hospital exterior, modern cardiology center in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5af9acdf3a396","title":"Essen University Hospital exterior with garden and walking paths in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5af9acdc36c24","title":"Essen University Hospital entrance with flower bed and modern glass facade"},{"base_url":"clinic/5af9acda0ba79","title":"Essen University Hospital tumor center building exterior in Germany"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Essen","id":342,"alias":"essen"},"address":"Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":2.8,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1909},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"text":"<p>Lippe Detmold Clinic is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Germany, with over 150,000 patients treated annually. Its core specialties are surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics. Certified by the German Cardiac Society for heart failure and congenital heart disease care.</p> <ul> <li>Over 3,200 patients treated in cardiology each year. Two catheterization labs on site.</li> <li>TOP-15 hospital in Germany for knee and hip joint replacements, per German Health Insurance research.</li> <li>Lowest postoperative complication rate in orthopedics across North Rhine-Westphalia.</li> <li>Spine operations done endoscopically using a neuronavigation system to protect nerves.</li> <li>English-speaking coordinator helps with airport transfers, hotel booking, and interpreters.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Interventricular septal defect surgery, catheterization procedures, pacemaker installation","good_fit_for":"Congenital heart defects in adults","why_its_ranked":"Certified by German Cardiac Society for congenital heart disease treatment. Performs over 3,200 cardiac procedures annually. Offers minimally invasive catheterization techniques."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":383,"alias":"lippe-detmold-clinic","name":"Lippe Detmold Clinic","short_description":"<p>Lippe Detmold Clinic is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Germany, with over 150,000 patients treated annually. Its core specialties are surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics. Certified by the German Cardiac Society for heart failure and congenital heart disease care.</p> <ul> <li>Over 3,200 patients treated in cardiology each year. Two catheterization labs on site.</li> <li>TOP-15 hospital in Germany for knee and hip joint replacements, per German Health Insurance research.</li> <li>Lowest postoperative complication rate in orthopedics across North Rhine-Westphalia.</li> <li>Spine operations done endoscopically using a neuronavigation system to protect nerves.</li> <li>English-speaking coordinator helps with airport transfers, hotel booking, and interpreters.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5afd3500c88ee","title":"Lippe Detmold Clinic exterior with modern colorful facade in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5afd35016a0b0","title":"Lippe Detmold Clinic modern exterior in Detmold, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5afd34fcea46c","title":"Bright hallway at Lippe Detmold Clinic with colorful wall art and handrails"},{"base_url":"clinic/5afd35004c195","title":"Modern hallway at Lippe Detmold Clinic with open staircase and bright interior"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Detmold","id":376,"alias":"detmold"},"address":"Röntgenstraße 18, 32756 Detmold, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.3,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1998},"accreditations":[],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Links der Weser Clinic, ranked among Germany's TOP 100 hospitals, specializes in cardiovascular treatments including ventricular septal defect. Dr. Dieter Hammel, Head of Cardiac Surgery at the clinic, leads a team with extensive experience in congenital heart conditions. The facility operates as part of Gesundheit Nord, handling over 27,000 patients annually across specialties.</p><doctor id=\"1158\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":250,"price_to":500,"currency":"USD","id":14490},"diagnostic":{"id":172,"name":"Consultation with a heart surgeon","alias":"consultation-heart-surgeon"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":405,"alias":"links-der-weser-clinic","name":"Links der Weser Clinic","short_description":"<p>Links der Weser Clinic is a certified chest pain center by the German Society of Cardiology. It treats 27,000 patients annually and specializes in cardiovascular diseases, gynecology, and obstetrics. It is part of the Gesundheit Nord network.</p> <ul> <li>Performs 2,100 cardiac surgeries, 1,200 TAVI, and 350 MitraClip procedures annually.</li> <li>Gynecology department delivered 3,000 babies in 2016, ranking first in Bremen.</li> <li>Hybrid operating room for both open and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.</li> <li>Free airport transfers and full-board accommodation for international patients.</li> <li>Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2021.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5b88081a9f593","title":"Main entrance of Links der Weser Clinic in Bremen, modern hospital exterior"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b8807611cac0","title":"Aerial view of Links der Weser Clinic building in Bremen, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b88076612b66","title":"Aerial view of Links der Weser Clinic building in Bremen, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b88075c32bb0","title":"Operating room at Links der Weser Clinic with surgical team and advanced equipment"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Bremen","id":352,"alias":"bremen"},"address":"Senator-Weßling-Straße 1 28277 Bremen"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.3,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1968},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden is the world's first WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly hospital. It cares for 65,000 patients each year. Its main specialties are obstetrics, paediatrics, nephrology, oncology, and orthopaedics.</p> <ul> <li>Nearly 4,000 babies were born here in a single year.</li> <li>The paediatric center treats children with vascular malformations using an international expert team.</li> <li>Oncology uses an interdisciplinary network and has developed special technology for pancreatic cancer.</li> <li>Orthopaedics offers a combined surgery and physical therapy program for hip and knee implants.</li> <li>1,200 specialists work across 11 departments.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":125,"alias":"st-josefs-hospital-wiesbaden","name":"St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden","short_description":"<p>St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden is the world's first WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly hospital. It cares for 65,000 patients each year. Its main specialties are obstetrics, paediatrics, nephrology, oncology, and orthopaedics.</p> <ul> <li>Nearly 4,000 babies were born here in a single year.</li> <li>The paediatric center treats children with vascular malformations using an international expert team.</li> <li>Oncology uses an interdisciplinary network and has developed special technology for pancreatic cancer.</li> <li>Orthopaedics offers a combined surgery and physical therapy program for hip and knee implants.</li> <li>1,200 specialists work across 11 departments.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24aa4da69e","title":"St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden modern clinic building exterior in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24aa547270","title":"St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden modern clinic building exterior in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24aa59df8d","title":"Aerial view of St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden clinic buildings in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24aa5e4007","title":"Rehabilitation group walking with crutches at St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden lobby"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Mainz","id":121,"alias":"mainz"},"address":"Beethovenstraße 20, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1876},"accreditations":[],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":7,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":7,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":7,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":66},"doctors":{"doctors":[{"card_text":"<p>Dr. Felix Berger is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with _doctor_1207_years_ of experience, specializing in congenital heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension.</p><ul><li>President of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology</li><li>Member of multiple prestigious cardiology societies</li><li>Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications</li><li>Accredited Physician from Christian-Albrechts University</li></ul>","doctor":{"id":1207,"alias":"felix-berger","name":"Felix Berger","clinic_id":153,"photo":"doctor/5acf61279b97b","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2017-11-16T16:01:26.000+00:00","short_description":"<p>Dr. Felix Berger is a pediatric cardiologist at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin. He serves as President of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Berger specializes in managing congenital heart disease (CHD) in both children and adults. He treats complex cases involving pulmonary arterial hypertension and intensive care medicine.</p> <ul> <li>Holds a PhD from the University of Zurich.</li> <li>Maintains membership in the European Society of Cardiology.</li> <li>Treats conditions such as Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defect.</li> <li>Works at a hospital ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.</li> </ul>","statistics":{"review_count":2,"review_score":5,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0},"certificates":[{"url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/doctor/certificate/659c6ea41e474.jpeg","name":"Association for European Pediatric Cardiologists"},{"url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/doctor/certificate/659c6ea61ddea.jpeg","name":"European Society of Cardiology"}]},"clinic":{"id":153,"alias":"german-heart-centre","name":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin","short_description":"<p>Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin is a specialized heart center that treats over 32,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Named a World's Best Specialized Hospital by Newsweek in 2022.</p> <ul> <li>Performs 5,700+ heart-related operations annually, including 5,000 intubations and angiographies.</li> <li>Surgeons have completed 1,770 heart transplants, nearly 200 of those in children.</li> <li>Over 500 cardiac electrophysiology studies and 200 pacemaker implants each year.</li> <li>Home to six specialized departments covering the full spectrum of heart care.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24accdd067","title":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin clinic exterior, historic medical building in Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acd5a28a","title":"Cardiac operating room with advanced equipment at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acda3c4c","title":"Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin clinic exterior with garden and fountain"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24acde9d1c","title":"Doctor consultation at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin with chest X-ray on screen"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Berlin","id":23,"alias":"berlin"},"address":"Augustenburger Pl. 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":190,"year_foundation":1986},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6361000490242.jpeg","name":"World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"doctor":{"id":1158,"alias":"dieter-hammel","name":"Dieter Hammel","clinic_id":405,"photo":"doctor/5acf611bd0726","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2017-10-23T13:41:12.000+00:00","short_description":"<p>Dr. Dieter Hammel is a cardiac surgeon and head of the cardiac surgery department at the Links der Weser Clinic in Bremen. He performs heart valve replacements, coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary stenting, and pacemaker installations.</p><p>He works at the Links der Weser Clinic, a cardiovascular center in Germany with nearly 500 beds. The facility treats 27,000 patients annually and is included in the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals ranking.</p>","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":405,"alias":"links-der-weser-clinic","name":"Links der Weser Clinic","short_description":"<p>Links der Weser Clinic is a certified chest pain center by the German Society of Cardiology. It treats 27,000 patients annually and specializes in cardiovascular diseases, gynecology, and obstetrics. It is part of the Gesundheit Nord network.</p> <ul> <li>Performs 2,100 cardiac surgeries, 1,200 TAVI, and 350 MitraClip procedures annually.</li> <li>Gynecology department delivered 3,000 babies in 2016, ranking first in Bremen.</li> <li>Hybrid operating room for both open and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.</li> <li>Free airport transfers and full-board accommodation for international patients.</li> <li>Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2021.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5b88081a9f593","title":"Main entrance of Links der Weser Clinic in Bremen, modern hospital exterior"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b8807611cac0","title":"Aerial view of Links der Weser Clinic building in Bremen, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b88076612b66","title":"Aerial view of Links der Weser Clinic building in Bremen, Germany"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b88075c32bb0","title":"Operating room at Links der Weser Clinic with surgical team and advanced equipment"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Germany","id":22,"alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},"city":{"name":"Bremen","id":352,"alias":"bremen"},"address":"Senator-Weßling-Straße 1 28277 Bremen"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.3,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1968},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":1,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[],"meta":{"total_count":0,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"txt_price":{"text":"<p>Ventricular septal defect treatment cost in Germany depends on the chosen surgical approach and the patient's age. Essential diagnostics like a heart ultrasound range from _diag_435_price_from_ to _diag_435_price_to_, while primary corrective procedures like ventricular septal defect surgery run from _op_1303_price_from_ to _op_1303_price_to_. Total expenses are influenced by clinic category and ICU stay duration, with top cardiac centers located in Berlin, Hamburg, and Essen.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Typical Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment Costs in Germany</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heart ultrasound</strong>: _diag_435_price_from_ – _diag_435_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Consultation with a heart surgeon</strong>: _diag_172_price_from_ – _diag_172_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Heart MRI</strong>: _diag_249_price_from_ – _diag_249_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Ventricular septal defect surgery</strong>: _op_1303_price_from_ – _op_1303_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Interventricular septal defect surgery</strong>: _op_569_price_from_ – _op_569_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Open heart surgery</strong>: _op_663_price_from_ – _op_663_price_to_</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Pediatric patients requiring specialized congenital care benefit from university-affiliated centers. Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin serves over 5,000 children annually with advanced digital imaging. For complex adult cases, Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin offers high-volume surgical expertise. Dr. Felix Berger there provides 34 years of experience in congenital heart disease management. Asklepios St. Georg Hospital is a top-rated choice for multidisciplinary vessel and heart treatment.</p>"}},"texts":{"txt_illness_3_clinics":{"text":"<h2>Where to treat a ventricular septal defect: at home or abroad? </h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><div class=\"info-block-wrapper\"><p><em>42% of cardiological diagnoses made in the CIS countries are not confirmed in clinics in Germany and Israel.</em></p></div><p> For diagnosis in foreign clinics, modern ultrasound devices and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used. The contrast agent is selected individually, taking into account the characteristics of the patient&#39;s health. This increases the accuracy of the procedure and reduces the risk of allergy to the drug.<a></a></p><p> Surgical treatment of a ventricular septal defect abroad is carried out in specially equipped operating rooms. There are artificial blood circulation and artificial lung ventilation systems, special systems for urgent resuscitation of children.</p><div class=\"info-block-wrapper\"><p> <em>One of the main complications after open heart surgery is heart failure, which occurs due to the heart-lung machine. After such an operation in Russia, 80 out of 100 patients survive.</em></p></div><p> To avoid such risks, cardiac surgeons in clinics in Israel, Germany, Turkey and Spain perform surgical interventions on a beating heart. They do not require the connection of artificial systems. The success rate of heart surgeries abroad is 98%.</p></div><h2> What to consider when choosing a clinic for the treatment of ventricular septal defect?</h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><p> When choosing a clinic for the treatment of ventricular septal defect in children and adults, it is necessary to consider:</p><ul><li> qualification of cardiac surgeons</li></ul><p> In clinics abroad, patients are treated by the world&#39;s leading cardiac surgeons. Each of them has more than 500 successful operations for heart defects. They are the authors of unique methods of catheter procedures and open surgical interventions.</p><ul><li> Equipment of the clinic</li></ul><p> Successful treatment of a ventricular septal defect requires accurate diagnostic equipment (high-resolution MRI and CT), cardiac catheterization devices, and ultrasound. In operating rooms, resuscitation systems for children and adults, heart-lung machines, and systems for visual monitoring of the operation should be installed.</p><ul><li> Accreditation of a clinic for the treatment of children</li></ul><p> Some foreign clinics accept only children or only adult patients for treatment. The Bookimed medical coordinator will help you choose the right medical facility.</p></div><h2> Diagnosis of ventricular septal defect abroad</h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><p> In clinics abroad, a ventricular septal defect in a child can be detected even before birth. Pathology shows the ultrasound of the mother during pregnancy. To clarify the diagnosis, the doctor may prescribe transvaginal echocardiography.</p><p> After birth, an examination is carried out:</p><ul><li> a chest x-ray to get an accurate picture of the structures of the heart and the defect itself</li><li> MRI or CT of the heart to assess the condition of its vessels and tissues;</li><li> ECG and EchoCG for the study of heart rate;</li><li> phonocardiography to detect systolic murmur.</li></ul><p> Cardiac catheterization in children is performed only in difficult diagnostic cases. It allows you to determine the type of congenital defect and its size, measure the pressure in the cavities and vessels of the heart, evaluate the work of the heart chambers.</p></div><h2> Treatment of ventricular septal defect abroad</h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><p> A small ventricular septal defect does not require special treatment. Children with this defect grow and develop normally. To prevent any infections that can harm the heart, the doctor prescribes a course of antibiotic therapy.</p><p> Children with moderate or large defects should have regular cardiac examinations. So the doctor will immediately notice any abnormalities in the work of the heart and prescribe the appropriate treatment.</p><h3> Medical treatment of ventricular septal defects</h3><p> The doctor prescribes drugs that help the heart cope with the additional load:</p><ul><li> diuretics, which remove excess fluid from the body;</li><li> an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme) to improve the condition of the myocardium during increased stress;</li><li> cardiac glycosides, which improve myocardial function.<a></a></li></ul><p> Medical treatment of a ventricular septal defect allows you to postpone surgery for several years. In children at 3-4 years old, the defect can close on its own. If this does not happen, doctors perform surgery, which is more effective at this age.</p><h3> Surgical treatment of ventricular septal defect</h3><p> In the surgical treatment of a ventricular septal defect, cardiac surgeons use the following methods:</p><ul><li> low-traumatic surgery with cardiac catheterization - the doctor closes the defect through a catheter that is inserted into the radial or femoral artery;</li><li> open heart surgery. It is carried out with large defects under general anesthesia and with the connection of a cardiopulmonary bypass system. </li></ul><p><img src=\"/images/editor/5adf1e9848aca.jpg\" style=\"margin:auto;\" alt=\"Катетеризация сердца\" title=\"Cardiac catheterization\" /></p><p> In case of especially severe or multiple defects abroad, a heart transplant or a heart-lung complex is performed.</p></div><h2> How is a ventricular septal defect treated at different ages?</h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><p> The method of treatment depends on the size of the defect and the age of the patient. In some cases, foreign cardiac surgeons prescribe drug therapy and regular cardiac examinations to patients. Surgery is most often performed on children over the age of 3 years.</p><h3> Treatment of a ventricular septal defect in a fetus</h3><p> A ventricular septal defect in a fetus is diagnosed during a routine ultrasound of a pregnant woman. To clarify the diagnosis, foreign cardiologists perform a transvaginal ECG.</p><p> At this stage, no special treatment is prescribed, because the defect can close on its own before delivery. Doctors recommend expectant mothers to remain calm and adhere to a healthy lifestyle.</p><p> With complex defects that threaten the life of a child, foreign cardiac surgeons perform intrauterine heart surgery.</p><h3> Treatment of VSD in a newborn</h3><p> In a newborn child, a ventricular septal defect is detected even before birth or during the first 3-5 months of life.</p><p> For small and medium-sized defects, drug treatment and regular cardiological monitoring are indicated.</p><p> During this period, the cardiac surgeon will perform surgical treatment only in case of a large defect or heart failure.</p><h3> Treatment of ventricular septal defect in children</h3><p> For the treatment of ventricular septal defect in children from 3 years of age, drug therapy and surgical treatment are used.</p><p> For small defects, the doctor performs a cardiac catheterization. During this procedure, he closes the hole in the septum between the ventricles with a special mesh. Over time, the mesh overgrows with muscle tissue, and the defect closes.</p><h3> Treatment of ventricular septal defect in adults<a></a></h3><p> A ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart defect. It is detected at an early age, so the disease is quite rare in adults.</p><p> In adults, small ventricular septal defects appear, so surgical treatment is not performed. Doctors recommend regular check-ups. According to its results, drugs may be prescribed periodically to maintain the work of the heart.</p></div><h2> How to go abroad for treatment of a ventricular septal defect?</h2><i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i><div class=\"accordion-item-text\"><p> To go abroad for treatment of a ventricular septal defect, leave a request on the Bookimed website. You will be contacted by a coordinating doctor who will help you choose the best clinic.</p><p> Prices for VSD treatment are listed on the Bookimed website. To receive an individual treatment program, you must provide medical records and test results of the patient. The doctor-coordinator will transfer them to the selected clinic. Foreign cardiac surgeons will review all documents and offer the possibility of therapy or surgery with an accurate cost.</p><p> Before traveling abroad, you should consult with your treating cardiologist. He will advise which mode of transport is safer for your child.</p><p> During treatment and after returning home, Bookimed stays in touch with you.</p><div class=\"info-block-wrapper\"><p> <em>Bookimed is an independent medical platform. We do not represent the interests of any of the clinics. Our services are paid by partner hospitals, not by patients.</em></p></div></div>"},"guide_mc":{"text":"<p>Arrival</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive in the country and get delivery to a hotel/clinic.</li>\n<li>Complete necessary paperwork for medical treatment.</li>\n<li>Stay in a hotel or clinic until procedure date.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Diagnostics</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergo an echocardiogram to assess heart structure and function.</li>\n<li>Chest X-ray to identify any abnormalities.</li>\n<li>Cardiac catheterization to evaluate the heart\"s chambers and pressure.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Treatment plan development</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor will develop a treatment plan.</li>\n<li>Discussion about procedure, risks, anesthesia type, and recovery time will take place.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Treatment</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctors typically perform cardiac catheterization or open-heart surgery.</li>\n<li>The purpose of treatment is to close the ventricular septal defect.</li>\n<li>Procedure duration depends on the specifics of the case.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Follow-up</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Post-operative checkups to monitor recovery and heart function.</li>\n<li>Doctors will adjust medications as necessary during these visits.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Rehabilitation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiac rehabilitation will be necessary to strengthen the heart post-surgery.</li>\n<li>Rehabilitation may include physical therapy and lifestyle adaptations.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><i>Please note, only a doctor can determine an appropriate diagnostic and treatment plan. It\"s individual and may include additional diagnostic methods such as an Electrocardiogram (ECG) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and treatments like medication or lifestyle adjustments.</i></p>"}}},"faq":[{"id":"6a0e28baad19ca0e21074b43","question":"What are the main ventricular septal defect (VSD) treatment options available in Germany?","answer":"<p>Treatment for ventricular septal defects in Germany includes medication, open-heart surgery, and minimally invasive catheter-based interventions. Specialized centers prioritize surgical repair for large defects while utilizing catheter device closure for muscular cases. German facilities like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin maintain leading safety standards for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Watchful waiting:</strong> Periodic echocardiograms monitor small muscular defects for natural closure without surgery.</li> <li><strong>Surgical patch:</strong> Open-heart surgery remains the gold standard for large or perimembranous defects.</li> <li><strong>Catheter closure:</strong> Interventional cardiologists use mesh devices to seal defects through the blood vessels.</li> <li><strong>Hybrid approach:</strong> Minimally invasive techniques combine surgery and catheters for complex or multiple defects.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While university hospitals like Charite Berlin handle massive patient volumes, specialized centers like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin often provide deeper expertise for complex cases. Dr. Felix Berger at this center has over 30+ years of experience in pediatric cardiology. Choosing a heart-specific facility may offer access to more focused clinical expertise given their specialized 196-bed capacity dedicated entirely to cardiac care.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that doctors focus more on physical symptoms like shortness of breath than the size of the hole. Many highlight that device closure offers significantly faster recovery compared to the more intense journey of surgical repair.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6a0e29332f116a5f4d07fb33","question":"What is the success rate of VSD treatment in Germany?","answer":"<p>VSD treatment in Germany has success rates between 95% and 100% for standard congenital defects. Surgical closure achieved a 100% procedural success rate in typical pediatric groups. Interventional catheter procedures report technical success between 91.6% and 95%. Long-term complete closure rates reach 98.6% after five years.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surgical success:</strong> Open-heart patch repairs report a 100% procedural success rate for isolated defects.</li> <li><strong>Catheter success:</strong> Minimally invasive device closures maintain an immediate technical success rate above 91%.</li> <li><strong>Long-term recovery:</strong> Hearts naturally seal around implants, reaching 98.6% complete closure within 5 years.</li> <li><strong>Specialized expertise:</strong> Top centers like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin perform over 5,700 heart operations annually.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Germany offers a high density of specialized pediatric cardiac centers. Dr. Felix Berger at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin serves as President of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology. Centers with this level of academic leadership often handle complex shunts that general hospitals might decline. Their high volume of 32,000+ annual patients ensures teams maintain peak proficiency for routine and complex closures.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients emphasize that early repair before heart enlargement occurs leads to the best outcomes. While many prefer minimally invasive catheter closure, they note that open surgery remains the gold standard for specific defect locations.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6a0e29b48c4ca6651d057602","question":"How do German specialists decide between open surgery and catheter-based closure for a VSD?","answer":"<p>German specialists follow joint national guidelines to select treatment based on anatomical location, patient weight, and conduction system risks. Open surgery remains the gold standard for complex or inlet defects. Catheter-based closure is preferred for muscular VSDs in patients weighing over 10 kg.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Anatomical location:</strong> Muscular VSDs favor catheters, while subarterial defects require surgical valve repair.</li> <li><strong>Weight threshold:</strong> Infants under 5 kg usually undergo surgery to avoid vascular damage.</li> <li><strong>Conduction safety:</strong> Specialists choose surgery if devices risk causing a complete heart block.</li> <li><strong>Associated anomalies:</strong> Combined defects like aortic valve prolapse necessitate concurrent open-heart surgical repair.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Germany holds a high global rank for cardiac care, with centers like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin performing 5,700 operations annually. Specialized leadership is a key quality signal. Dr. Felix Berger, who serves as President of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology, practices at this center. Such high-volume institutions often provide the best access to hybrid procedures for complex cases.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that doctors prioritize the approach that minimizes long-term risks over the shortest recovery time. They emphasize that while catheter closure is less invasive, specialists may still insist on surgery if the hole is too close to heart valves.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6a0e2a2725d9fb86d50d7bf2","question":"What does the recovery and rehabilitation process look like after VSD closure in Germany?","answer":"<p>Recovery after VSD closure in Germany involves a structured 5 to 7 day hospital stay for surgical repair or 1 to 2 days for catheter-based procedures. Patients receive immediate mobilization and specialized cardiac rehabilitation (Anschlussheilbehandlung) at accredited centers like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin or Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Early mobilization:</strong> Patients usually take first steps by the second day to support lung recovery.</li> <li><strong>Cardiac rehabilitation:</strong> Multi-week programs at specialized EMAH-Zentren focus on endurance and psychological coping.</li> <li><strong>Activity restrictions:</strong> Patients must avoid lifting over 5 kilograms for 6 to 8 weeks post-surgery.</li> <li><strong>Long-term monitoring:</strong> Follow-ups with echocardiograms occur at 1, 3, 6, and 12-month intervals.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> German heart centers demonstrate exceptional capacity for complex cases, with Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin performing over 5,700 operations annually. Prof. Dr. Felix Berger at this facility is a leading expert in both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. Choosing a university hospital like Charite, which serves over 800,000 patients yearly, ensures access to interdisciplinary teams essential for managing potential rhythm issues during the recovery phase.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that while walking begins early, true stamina takes several weeks to return. Many emphasize that managing back discomfort from guarding the incision is just as important as the chest recovery itself.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6a0e2aaabfcfa91bc50beac2","question":"Which cardiac centers in Germany are considered top-tier for VSD treatment?","answer":"<p>Top-tier VSD treatment centers in Germany include Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin and Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin. These institutions excel in pediatric and adult congenital heart care. They utilize hybrid operating rooms for complex repairs. Most leading facilities maintain Joint Commission International or Newsweek specialized rankings.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Specialized expertise:</strong> Dr. Felix Berger has over 30 years of experience in pediatric cardiology.</li> <li><strong>High volume:</strong> Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin performs over 5,700 cardiac operations annually.</li> <li><strong>Advanced diagnostics:</strong> Centers use heart MRI and ultrasound to map septal defect locations precisely.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive care:</strong> University hospitals in Essen and Berlin provide lifelong monitoring for heart defects.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Patient volume often indicates a center's reliability for complex congenital repairs. Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin serves over 800,000 patients annually. However, specialized centers like Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin offer a more focused cardiology environment for VSD. Choosing a dedicated heart center may provide more streamlined administrative processes for international patients.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients emphasize finding a hospital that offers both catheter-based and open-heart surgery. They note that the best specialists are willing to recommend watchful waiting if intervention is unnecessary.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2f81e9b9a6b0b83053092","question":"Which hospitals in Germany are top-rated for neurosurgery?","answer":"<p>Germany features some of the worlds most prestigious neurosurgery departments, led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and University Hospital Heidelberg. These centers excel in treating complex brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders. They utilize advanced technologies like intraoperative MRI and computer-assisted neuronavigation to maximize procedural success.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Charité Berlin:</strong> Performs 5,000+ surgeries annually. Led by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Vajkoczy.</li> <li><strong>Medical Center Solingen:</strong> Dr. Ralf Buhl has performed 4,000+ procedures, including minimally invasive spine surgery.</li> <li><strong>Asklepios Nord Clinic:</strong> Features Germany's only two-sided intraoperative MRI for real-time surgical precision during tumor removals.</li> <li><strong>Nordwest Clinic:</strong> Recognized by Newsweek as a leading hospital for innovations in 3D ultrasound technology.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Data shows that choosing high-volume centers often leads to more conservative treatment recommendations. At Medical Center Solingen, which treats 60,000+ patients yearly, surgeons frequently suggest physiotherapy over immediate surgery if risks appear high. This volume-based expertise ensures patients only undergo operations when statistically necessary for recovery.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that German specialists are very cautious and will explain all risks before proceeding. Many emphasize the comfort of modern facilities, though some mention that having a translator is helpful for navigating administrative paperwork.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2f9049b9a6b0b83053094","question":"What are the reported success rates for high-complexity neurosurgery in Germany?","answer":"<p>High-complexity neurosurgery in Germany demonstrates exceptional safety. Spinal fusions reach a 99% success rate. Primary brain tumor resections maintain a 97% survival rate. Functional independence is high. Over 82% of patients discharge directly home after treatment. German centers prioritize preserving neurological function using advanced mapping.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Tumor resection:</strong> Surgeons achieve gross total resection in 87.2% of brain metastasis cases.</li> <li><strong>Vascular success:</strong> Unruptured aneurysm treatments show a 98.7% survival rate in German hospitals.</li> <li><strong>Neurological improvement:</strong> Nearly 43% of patients see functional score gains after complex resections.</li> <li><strong>Surgical safety:</strong> Spinal procedures maintain a 98–99% survival rate across major surgical centers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> High-volume surgeons like Dr. Uwe Kehler at Asklepios Altona Clinic perform 2,000+ operations annually. Data shows these experts maintain success rates up to 90% for the most complex cerebral tumors. Choosing a specialist with 4,000+ personal surgeries, such as Dr. Ralf Buhl, ensures technical precision gathered over decades of practice.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that German surgeons often prioritize physical function over aggressive tumor removal. It is important to write down all questions in advance to make the most of short consultations with busy professors.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2f9e2c62eefccdb059702","question":"What advanced technologies are routinely available in German neurosurgical clinics?","answer":"<p>German neurosurgical clinics routinely integrate high-precision digital tools and real-time imaging into surgical practice. Core technologies include computer-assisted neuronavigation for brain and spinal procedures. Facilities like Asklepios Nord Clinic use intraoperative MRI to verify tumor removal in real time. These systems provide a 3D GPS for surgeons.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Neuronavigation:</strong> Provides 3D visualization and real-time instrument tracking for sub-millimeter surgical precision.</li> <li><strong>Intraoperative imaging:</strong> Systems like iMRI and O-arm CT allow immediate verification of successful resection.</li> <li><strong>Neuromonitoring:</strong> Tracks motor and sensory functions during surgery to protect the nervous system.</li> <li><strong>Fluorescence diagnostics:</strong> Uses 5-ALA dye to illuminate tumor borders for more complete removal.</li> <li><strong>Robotic assistance:</strong> Systems like Da Vinci enhance dexterity for complex minimally invasive procedures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> High-volume centers like Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin perform 4,000+ neurosurgeries annually, creating a data-rich environment for refining robotic protocols. Medical Center in Solingen offers specialized packages for herniated disc surgery including preoperative diagnostics. This volume allows German clinics to negotiate better rates for consumables, keeping advanced tech accessible.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that modern German clinics significantly reduce recovery times compared to older surgical methods. Many describe the experience as less painful due to smaller incisions and highly competent staff who explain every technical risk clearly.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2fa588cf5d8b9280859e2","question":"What specialist training do practicing neurosurgeons in Germany complete?","answer":"<p>Neurosurgeons in Germany must complete 6 years of specialized residency training after medical school. This structured program includes intensive care, clinical practice, and a mandatory surgical log. Candidates then pass a state board exam to earn the title Facharzt für Neurochirurgie.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Clinical residency:</strong> Requires 48 to 72 months of dedicated neurosurgical practice.</li> <li><strong>Intensive care:</strong> Includes mandatory 6-month rotation in a neurosurgical intensive care unit.</li> <li><strong>Surgical log:</strong> Surgeons document hundreds of procedures, including craniotomies and spinal surgeries.</li> <li><strong>Board examination:</strong> Candidates must pass a state-administered oral and practical medical assessment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> German neurosurgery training emphasizes high-volume surgical experience. For example, Dr. Ralf Buhl at Medical Center in Solingen has performed 4,000+ surgeries. Dr. Jürgen Kiwit at Meoclinic Hospital brings 25+ years of expertise. This rigorous system ensures that specialists at major centers manage complex cases with proven precision.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients feel confident knowing their doctors underwent years of strict, state-monitored training. Many note that the detailed documentation of a surgeon's past procedures provides significant peace of mind before surgery.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2fb078e7964918b0b74e2","question":"What language and licensure requirements apply to international surgeons aiming to train or observe neurosurgery cases in Germany?","answer":"<p>International neurosurgeons must meet strict language and licensure standards to train or observe in Germany. Training requires a full medical license or temporary permit. Observers need hospital-specific approval. Both paths demand high-level German proficiency to participate in clinical discussions and follow complex surgical protocols safely.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Language proficiency:</strong> General German B2 and medical C1 (Fachsprachprüfung) are mandatory for clinical training.</li> <li><strong>Clinical licensure:</strong> Surgeons need Approbation for permanent practice or Berufserlaubnis for temporary supervised training.</li> <li><strong>Observation status:</strong> A Hospitation allows observing surgeries without medical responsibility or a formal license.</li> <li><strong>Credential evaluation:</strong> Non-EU graduates often face a 3–6 month process to verify their medical degrees.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> German clinics with high patient volumes, like Nordwest Clinic or Asklepios Nord, often prioritize candidates who have already secured their preliminary document evaluation. Our data shows that professors like Dr. Uwe Kehler and Dr. Paul Kremer manage thousands of cases annually. Demonstrating German B2 level early can bypass many bureaucratic delays in these busy departments.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that the language barrier is significant. They emphasize that while some international staff help, having a translator or a German-speaking doctor is vital for clear communication.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69b2fb98dd9843dadb048d82","question":"Does Germany have enough neurosurgeons to handle both domestic and international patient volumes?","answer":"<p>Germany maintains the highest density of neurosurgeons in Europe with 2.94 specialists per 100,000 residents. This robust workforce easily manages international volumes through 184 dedicated departments. Key facilities like Charite Berlin perform 4,000+ surgeries annually. High specialist availability ensures additional capacity for complex global cases.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Specialist density:</strong> Germany has 2.94 neurosurgeons per 100,000 people, doubling the European average.</li> <li><strong>Clinical infrastructure:</strong> Over 182 dedicated neurosurgical departments provide widespread geographic access across Germany.</li> <li><strong>Surgical expertise:</strong> Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy at Charite Berlin leads over 4,000 annual procedures.</li> <li><strong>Advanced technology:</strong> Facilities like Asklepios Nord Clinic utilize intraoperative MRI and computerized neuronavigation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While Germany has high specialist numbers, top-tier professors like Dr. Ralf Buhl or Dr. Uwe Kehler are often concentrated in major hubs like Hamburg or Solingen. Our data shows these high-volume centers actually offer faster access for international patients than smaller clinics. Large academic hospitals maintain dedicated tracks for complex cases, effectively bypassing local capacity bottlenecks found in rural areas.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients often note that while surgeons are highly professional, clear communication about reports can sometimes take time. One patient mentioned that recovery periods in German clinics are now much shorter and less painful than in previous decades.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}}],"faqInSchema":false,"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Albania","alias":"albania","iso_code":"AL"},{"name":"Austria","alias":"austria","iso_code":"AT"},{"name":"Azerbaijan","alias":"azerbaijan","iso_code":"AZ"},{"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"},{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"name":"Italy","alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},{"name":"Kazakhstan","alias":"kazakhstan","iso_code":"KZ"},{"name":"Lithuania","alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"Ukraine","alias":"ukraine","iso_code":"UA"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"}],"cities":[{"name":"Bremen","alias":"bremen"},{"name":"Detmold","alias":"detmold"},{"name":"Essen","alias":"essen"},{"name":"Berlin","alias":"berlin"},{"name":"Mainz","alias":"mainz"}],"operations":[{"name":"Atrial septal defect surgery","alias":"atrial-septal-defect-surgery"},{"name":"Coronary angioplasty","alias":"coronary-angioplasty"},{"name":"Interventricular septal defect surgery","alias":"interventricular-septal-defect-surgery"},{"name":"Open heart surgery","alias":"open-heart-surgery"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department"},{"name":"CT coronary angiography","alias":"virtual-coronary"},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood"},{"name":"Doppler sonography (ultrasonography, duplex angioscanning) vessels","alias":"doppler-sonography-ultrasonography-duplex-angioscanning-vessels"},{"name":"Consultation with a cardiologist","alias":"consulting-with-cardiologist"},{"name":"Coronary angiography","alias":"coronary-angiography"},{"name":"Consultation with a heart surgeon","alias":"consultation-heart-surgeon"},{"name":"Heart MRI","alias":"heart-mri"},{"name":"Comprehensive cardiovascular diagnosis","alias":"heart-conditions-diagnosis"},{"name":"Transesophageal cardiostimulation","alias":"transesophageal-cardiostimulation"},{"name":"CT of the chest","alias":"ct-of-the-chest"},{"name":"Heart ultrasound","alias":"heart-ultrasound"},{"name":" Echocardiography","alias":"echocardiography"},{"name":"Heart Diagnosis before OP","alias":"heart-diagnosis-before-op"},{"name":"Lab tests","alias":"lab-tests"},{"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"},{"name":"CT of the paranasal sinuses","alias":"ct-of-the-paranasal-sinuses"},{"name":"Angiography","alias":"angiography"}],"illnesses":[{"name":"Ventricular septal defect","alias":"ventricular-septal-defect"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery","alias":"children-s-cardiosurgery"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery","alias":"children-s-cardiosurgery"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Open heart surgery","alias":"open-heart-surgery","type":"operation","id":663},{"name":"Coronary angiography","alias":"diagnostical-coronary-angiography","type":"operation","id":17},{"name":"Plastic surgery for cardiac valve","alias":"plastic-surgery-for-cardiac-valve","type":"operation","id":193},{"name":"Coronary angioplasty","alias":"coronary-angioplasty","type":"operation","id":316},{"name":"Heart  cryoablation","alias":"heart-cryoablation","type":"operation","id":404},{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department","type":"diagnostic","id":6},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct","type":"diagnostic","id":96},{"name":"Lab tests","alias":"lab-tests","type":"diagnostic","id":306},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood","type":"diagnostic","id":83},{"name":"Ventricular septal defect","alias":"ventricular-septal-defect","type":"illness","id":573},{"name":"Atelocardia","alias":"atelocardia","type":"illness","id":40},{"name":"Tetralogy of Fallot","alias":"tetralogy-of-fallot","type":"illness","id":566},{"name":"Atrial septal defect","alias":"atrial-septal-defect","type":"illness","id":892}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"569":{"operation":{"name":"Interventricular septal defect surgery","alias":"interventricular-septal-defect-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":65000,"max_amount":110000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":22000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":46000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":18500,"max_amount":28500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"DE":false,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false},"description":"<p>The operation repairs a hole in the heart\"s wall, improving blood flow and reducing health risks, enhancing patient\"s life quality.</p>"},"663":{"operation":{"name":"Open heart surgery","alias":"open-heart-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":95000,"max_amount":160000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":12000,"max_amount":17600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":6,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":44000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":13000,"max_amount":22000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":58000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":49600,"max_amount":55100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"DE":false,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"<p>This procedure involves operating on the heart itself, often to repair defects or blocked vessels, improving heart function.</p>"},"1303":{"operation":{"name":"Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery","alias":"ventricular-septal-defect-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":65000,"max_amount":125000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":15000,"max_amount":24400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":36000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":24000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":38000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":21000,"max_amount":32000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"DE":false,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false},"description":"<p>Repairs a hole in the heart\"s wall, improving its function, blood flow, and overall health.</p>"}},"diagnostic_prices":{"172":{"diagnostic":{"name":"Consultation with a heart surgeon","alias":"consultation-heart-surgeon"},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":200,"max_amount":350,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":100,"max_amount":200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":250,"max_amount":340,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":45,"max_amount":180,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":220,"max_amount":400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":560,"max_amount":630,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}}},"249":{"diagnostic":{"name":"Heart MRI","alias":"heart-mri"},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":700,"max_amount":1500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":440,"max_amount":700,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":700,"max_amount":1100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":600,"max_amount":850,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":700,"max_amount":1200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":1100,"max_amount":2200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}}},"435":{"diagnostic":{"name":"Heart ultrasound","alias":"heart-ultrasound"},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":650,"max_amount":1900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":90,"max_amount":180,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"DE":{"amount":120,"max_amount":230,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":90,"max_amount":150,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":150,"max_amount":260,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":130,"max_amount":230,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}}}}},"videoReviews":[{"id":"20ce7228-9507-474a-920a-52c420145925","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1031183933?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"I combined my vacation in Antalya with a check-up.","userName":"Dayana","user_name":"Dayana","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1951869155-cc5953653c6f3fdc1a482e7ff45640465899941031f7f430f49f353b618a4ace-d?mw=1000&mh=1778&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T07:58:27.635+00:00","clinicName":"Memorial Antalya Hospital","clinic":{"name":"Memorial Antalya Hospital","alias":"memorial-antalya-hospital"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/memorial-antalya-hospital/","relations":{"diagnostics":[{"name":"Female check-up","alias":"check-up-for-women"},{"name":"Hearing check-up","alias":"hearing-survey"}]}},{"id":"0d843a77-508d-4506-9950-8353b50e4086","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004433703?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"It was great! Transfers, accommodation, treatment—all included.","userName":"Igor","user_name":"Igor","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920970384-d98a1858eee0afdea9fb4b88e2c27c1bf2fd75f293cc35249343d2d371e4bb52-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:20:09.093+00:00","clinicName":"WestDent Clinic","clinic":{"name":"WestDent Clinic","alias":"westdent-clinic"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/westdent-clinic/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant"},{"name":"Installation of a dental implant with crown","alias":"installation-of-a-dental-implant-with-crown"}]}},{"id":"267c5e6d-746b-494d-9dad-0b0bacc7e0c4","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1003598025","description":"Bookimed did everything for me. I didn't have to worry about anything.","userName":"Marina","user_name":"Marina","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920033876-ade65ad191fc8cdbaffa3a5f5e7f52101a1d20c803cdd8fa7dedf1e5d8ecbb78-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:03:16.951+00:00","clinicName":"Severance Hospital","clinic":{"name":"Severance Hospital","alias":"severance-hospital"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/severance-hospital/","relations":{"diagnostics":[{"name":"Female check-up","alias":"check-up-for-women"},{"name":"Check up for women over 40","alias":"check-up-for-women-over-40"}]}},{"id":"ac41621c-4ed9-4dac-b13b-c2887c544996","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004504880?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"I have fulfilled my dream. Finally, I won't cry about my hair anymore.","userName":"Oksana","user_name":"Oksana","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1921052463-9441b899d97f025bdf15ea4444c6bad76896438435507f931f9dbade65aa9fd2-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:05:42.652+00:00","clinicName":"Dr. MED ","clinic":{"name":"Dr. MED ","alias":"doctor-med"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/doctor-med/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Hair transplant","alias":"hair-transplant"},{"name":"FUE hair transplant","alias":"fue-hair-transplant"}]}},{"id":"8ef8b334-e1a3-4147-974d-fd5996d54d0b","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1006239156?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"Just 4 days in Turkey, and I'm already home with a new hair.","userName":"Roman","user_name":"Roman","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946681900-5faead53777958026fa135874e48fd674bf30c103469d0c4a733df42989f1b73-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:07:34.434+00:00","clinicName":"Hair Clinic","clinic":{"name":"Hair Clinic","alias":"hair-clinic"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/hair-clinic/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Hair transplant","alias":"hair-transplant"},{"name":"Organic hair transplantation","alias":"organic-hair-transplantation"}]}},{"id":"53074d0e-9c37-4b1f-86a1-a168d8a910a7","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004438748?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"Bookimed made this medical trip a breeze.","userName":"Jamie","user_name":"Jamie","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920976253-73e5c27c2f0cb21175de7829a9ba81f50e09c7dac0961f61876317387430849f-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:08:20.298+00:00","clinicName":"Bangkok Plastic Surgery","clinic":{"name":"Bangkok Plastic Surgery","alias":"bangkok-plastic-surgery"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/bangkok-plastic-surgery/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Sex reassignment surgery","alias":"sex-reassignment-surgery"},{"name":"Male to female (MTF) surgery","alias":"male-to-female-mtf-surgery"}]}},{"id":"c7d1c1b8-6341-4f6e-ba0a-cb27f3eee995","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004481280?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"Who knew getting your teeth fixed could be a mini vacation?","userName":"David","user_name":"David","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1923189492-b7baecdf68e7f0e3c6e354b53b54e23f3f4886e5644ca3aa7b862c88a4cf9d14-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:08:58.351+00:00","clinicName":"Evergreen Dental","clinic":{"name":"Evergreen Dental","alias":"evergreen-dental"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/evergreen-dental/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Installation of a dental implant with crown","alias":"installation-of-a-dental-implant-with-crown"},{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant"}]}},{"id":"0c8fcbc4-4296-4057-aa8f-74e222cdb7c5","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026539266?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"Bookimed hooked me up with a really good clinic. I saved a ton of cash.","userName":"Dmitrii","user_name":"Dmitrii","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946681311-7931e204080192bf6f0e15c5880d649b39f108250f0e2a3c68b75e38b391dabc-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:09:41.145+00:00","clinicName":"Adem and Havva Medical Center ","clinic":{"name":"Adem and Havva Medical Center ","alias":"adameve-medical-center"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/adameve-medical-center/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Beard transplant","alias":"beard-transplantation"},{"name":"Moustache transplantation","alias":"moustache-transplantation"}]}},{"id":"cbbb42a3-8ef0-4a4f-a405-1968169d4e95","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026546360?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"Premium clinic, top-notch transfer, a sweet hotel stay. And I saved 24 grand!","userName":"Skye","user_name":"Skye","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946680814-5c9b338ab87f9d49038398fab9516911ac6f420e5a0e789a3c5812611492ca2f-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:11:07.933+00:00","clinicName":"B.Care Medical Center","clinic":{"name":"B.Care Medical Center","alias":"bcare-medical-center"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/bcare-medical-center/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Liposuction","alias":"liposuction"},{"name":"Vaser liposuction","alias":"vaser-liposuction"}]}},{"id":"66db369b-898d-4857-8a31-2d7238123818","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026547435?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479","description":"I feel like the happiest person in the world, thanks to Bookimed.","userName":"Anne","user_name":"Anne","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946352301-12527dd71ce1cc426d2fd3b3915e67c33264dc31bd32876840c1d2bc23ed353e-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-03T11:31:37.201+00:00","clinicName":"Aktif International Hospitals","clinic":{"name":"Aktif International Hospitals","alias":"aktif-international-hospitals"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/aktif-international-hospitals/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Facelift","alias":"tightening-of-facial-skin-facelift"},{"name":"Mini Facelift","alias":"mini-facelift"}]}}],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":false,"externalReviews":[{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090ddce","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090ddd8","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090dddc","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090dde8","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090ddf2","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090ddf6","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090ddf8","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090de00","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090de09","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e76289f321b9c3f5090de0a","source":"facebook","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091099d","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091099e","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091099f","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e29","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e2d","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e2f","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e30","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e33","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e35","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e38","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e39","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e3b","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e3c","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e3d","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e3e","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e3f","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e40","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e41","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50910e46","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde730","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde732","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde736","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde738","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde73a","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde73c","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde73e","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde740","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde742","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde744","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde746","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde748","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde74a","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde74c","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde74e","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde751","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde753","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde755","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde757","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde75a","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde75c","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde75e","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde760","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde764","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81256321b9c18ccdde766","source":"facebook","clinic_id":28},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0b2","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0b4","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0bb","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0bd","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0bf","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0c5","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0c7","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0c9","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0cc","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0d2","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0d4","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0dc","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0e6","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0f8","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0fa","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf0ff","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf101","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf105","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf107","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf109","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf10b","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf10d","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf10f","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf111","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf113","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf115","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf117","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf119","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf11d","source":"facebook","clinic_id":270},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a4","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a5","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a6","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a7","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a8","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9a9","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9aa","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9ab","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9ac","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9ad","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"5ee81257321b9c18ccddf9ae","source":"facebook","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68a9e41c204c9f5af30549e8","source":"google","clinic_id":28},{"id":"68a9e424c59afc395e07423f","source":"google","clinic_id":28},{"id":"68a9e42972438f63aa02c602","source":"google","clinic_id":28},{"id":"68a9e42e204c9f5af30549e9","source":"google","clinic_id":28},{"id":"68a9e439204c9f5af30549ea","source":"google","clinic_id":28},{"id":"68a9e53072438f63aa02c60e","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"68a9e533c59afc395e07424e","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"68a9e53b72438f63aa02c60f","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"68a9e53ec59afc395e07424f","source":"google","clinic_id":153},{"id":"68a9fe19204c9f5af3054af7","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"68a9fe1e72438f63aa02c72b","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"68a9fe2772438f63aa02c72c","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"68a9fe2b72438f63aa02c72d","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"68a9fe2e204c9f5af3054af8","source":"google","clinic_id":125},{"id":"68aa092a204c9f5af3054b70","source":"google","clinic_id":270},{"id":"68aa100072438f63aa02c7fc","source":"google","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68aa1003c59afc395e07441d","source":"google","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68aa100dc59afc395e07441e","source":"google","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68aa101072438f63aa02c7fd","source":"google","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68aa1013c59afc395e07441f","source":"google","clinic_id":405},{"id":"68aa152d204c9f5af3054be4","source":"google","clinic_id":383},{"id":"68aa152fc59afc395e074457","source":"google","clinic_id":383},{"id":"68aa1534204c9f5af3054be5","source":"google","clinic_id":383},{"id":"68aa153a72438f63aa02c837","source":"google","clinic_id":383},{"id":"68aa153f204c9f5af3054be6","source":"google","clinic_id":383}],"updatedAt":"2026-11-14T17:24:06.000Z","activeCountries":["DE","TR","AT","ES","TH"],"direction":{"id":62,"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery","alias":"children-s-cardiosurgery","name_forms":{"base_form":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery","form_4":"pediatric cardiac surgeon","form_6":"pediatric cardiac surgeons","form_11":"pediatric cardiac surgeons"}},"illness_kind":{"id":62,"name":{"en":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery"}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=germany/illness=defekt-mezhzheludochkovoj-peregorodki/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"rendersOffersList":false,"fewClinics":false,"topCountriesCount":0}