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Cochlear implant placement in Germany: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why choose Germany for cochlear implant placement?

  • Accredited clinics: Germany is home to clinics with KTQ certification. This ensures high standards in healthcare quality and patient safety.
  • Latest technologies: Techniques such as the minimally invasive surgery approach are utilized. Leading brands like MED-EL and Cochlear provide devices designed for optimal hearing restoration.
  • High success rates: Cochlear implant placement in Germany demonstrates an efficacy of 95%. It effectively improves hearing capabilities for various patient conditions.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned specialists, such as Prof. Dr. med. Marc Bloching at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, have extensive experience. They perform numerous successful cochlear implant surgeries each year.

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How Much Does Cochlear implant placement Cost in Germany?

The cost of cochlear implant placement in Germany typically ranges from $30,000 to $45,000. Prices vary depending on the implant brand (such as Cochlear, MED-EL, or Advanced Bionics), the hospital, surgeon expertise, and whether one or both ears are treated. In the United States, the average cost is $60,000 (according to AAO-HNS). Cochlear implant surgery in Germany can be about 38% less than in the U.S.

German hospitals usually include pre-op assessments, the cochlear implant device, surgery under general anesthesia, hospital stay, initial activation, and follow-up programming. In the U.S., the device, surgery, anesthesia, and post-op programming are often billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included with each clinic or hospital.

GermanyTurkeyAustria
Cochlear implant placementfrom  $30,000from  $21,642from  $35,000
Stapedectomyfrom  $3,500from  $2,300from  $5,000
The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Discover the Best Cochlear implant placement Clinics in Germany: 4 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.
Asklepios St. Georg Hospital

Asklepios St. Georg Hospital

Germany, Hamburg
Clinic is certified :
  • Ranked among the TOP German medical facilities by Focus magazine, indicating high-quality care.
  • Over 87,000 patients treated annually, showcasing extensive experience in diverse medical procedures.
  • DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures quality of medical equipment and materials.
  • Located centrally in Hamburg, offering easy accessibility for both local and international patients.
  • Comprehensive services for international patients include accommodation and meals, enhancing patient comfort.
4.316 reviews
diagnostics
Consultation with a surgeon$466 - $583
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Asklepios Nord Clinic

Asklepios Nord Clinic

Germany, Hamburg
Clinic is certified :
  • Ranked among top hospitals in Germany by Focus for high-quality treatments.
  • 72,000 patients receive treatment at Asklepios Nord annually.
  • Certified by CERTKOM for individualized anesthesia options ensuring painless treatments.
  • Offers comprehensive services for international patients, including personal coordinators and language assistance.
  • Located just 10-15 minutes by car from Hamburg Airport, ensuring easy access.
4.77 reviews
diagnostics
Consultation with a surgeon$466 - $583
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Asklepios Altona Clinic

Asklepios Altona Clinic

Germany, Hamburg
Clinic is certified :
  • Ranked among top hospitals in Germany by Focus, showcasing its medical excellence and patient care.
  • ISO 1900:2015 certification ensures high-quality and safe treatment protocols for all procedures.
  • Offers comprehensive cochlear implant placement with personalized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
  • Provides full support services for international patients, including English-speaking coordinators and interpreter services.
  • Located just 15 minutes from Hamburg International Airport, ensuring easy access for patients traveling from abroad.
2.5
diagnostics
Consultation with a surgeon$466 - $583
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Germany, Berlin
Clinic is certified :

The Otolaryngology Department at Campus Benjamin Franklin of Charité Hospital is one of the best cochlear implant centers in Germany. Charité surgeons perform the procedure for adults, children, and neonates.

A patient has to undergo the full examination before cochlear implant operation. The implant type depends on the diagnostics results. Otolaryngologists of the Hospital develop the treatment plan for each patient individually.

The operation in the Cochlear Implant Clinic lasts 2 hours. The hospitalization is required and takes up to 5 days. A patient must wear a unique band for the first days after the procedure to avoid complications.

The cochlear implant surgery cost includes the implant, the operation, surgeon’s fee, postoperative examination, and hospitalization.

3.33 reviews
treatment
Cochlear implant placement$45,458 - $48,955
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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Ralf Buhl

27 years of experience • 4000+ treatments performed

Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

Specialty

Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

 

Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

 

Scientific activity

Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

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Andreas Sesterhenn

25 years of experience
Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. He has over 11 years of experience and specializes in sparing treatment of tumors of the head, neck, and upper airways. Prof. Sesterhenn is an author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, and patients can make an appointment with him via Bookimed.

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Updated: 05/27/2022
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