30 Best Surgery Clinics in Germany

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is a leading German hospital for obesity surgery, accredited by the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol, the chief physician of gastroenterology and internal medicine, heads the Obesity Center with expertise in bariatric surgery and endoscopic weight loss procedures. The clinic specializes in minimally invasive gastric surgery and holds Top Mediziner 2016 recognition from Focus Magazine.

Prof. Dr. Elke Jaeger brings 41 years of oncology experience with 1,100+ procedures performed and 41 years listed among Germany's best oncologists. The ESMO-certified center offers surgical treatment starting around $29,400, typically including diagnostics with department head consultations. Prof. Jaeger serves as a professor at Goethe University and EORTC expert committee member. The TÜV-certified facility features 5 research institutes and multidisciplinary tumor boards for comprehensive treatment planning.

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).

• Treats over 845,000 patients across 100+ clinics and 17 centers.
• Uses a robotic surgical system for high-risk operations.
• Neurology team treats 900+ stroke and brain hemorrhage patients annually.
• Comprehensive cancer center includes radiotherapy and hematology.
• Named a top German hospital by Focus and a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.

University Hospital Aachen is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Europe. It specializes in cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology. The hospital is affiliated with RWTH Aachen, a leading technical university.

• Treats around 250,000 patients each year – both inpatient and outpatient.
• Uses a CyberKnife for radiological surgery, a system rare in European hospitals.
• Neurosurgery clinic uses a sophisticated navigation system for hard-to-reach areas.
• 36 specialized clinics, 21 institutes, and 30 operating units on-site.
• Named one of Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2022.

University Hospital in Erlangen is a 190-year-old cancer research center with 24 specialized clinics. Its main specialties are cancer treatment, cardiology, and robotic surgery. Named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023.

• One of the most advanced operating rooms in the world. Uses the Da Vinci robot for scar-free surgeries.
• Europe's most advanced catheterization lab opened last year. Provides 3D images with 60% less radiation.
• Oncology department offers radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and regenerative organ techniques.
• Treats patients at any cancer stage, including those with multiple complications.
• 1,225 doctors across 105 departments and 24 specialized clinics.

University Clinic of Leipzig is a large academic hospital with over 430,000 patients each year. It specializes in stroke treatment, skin cancer, transplant surgery, and leukemia care. It houses the country’s first Center of Skin Cancer and the largest stroke service in Saxony.

• Named among Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals.
• Operates 26 hospitals and clinics with 44 departments and 700 doctors.
• Treats leukemia patients in cooperation with the Fondom Hoce Carreras foundation.
• Publishes annual reports on 183 healthcare quality indexes.
• Research focuses on neurological sciences, endocrinology, psychosocial medicine, and molecular oncology.

District Hospital Burghausen is affiliated with the University of Magdeburg Faculty of Medicine. It treats over 23,000 patients every year and is part of the MEDIGREIF corporation. Its core specialties include surgery, plastic surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

• About 10,000 inpatients and over 13,000 outpatients are treated annually.
• The surgical department is equipped for 24/7 care across multiple conditions.
• All departments use high-tech equipment for European-level diagnostics and therapy.
• Patients and visitors can use a free library, cafe, and mother-and-child room.

Hospital in the Pfeiffer's foundations is a diaconal hospital with 21 specialties. It focuses on mammalogy, oncology, and hematological disorders. The hospital holds a KTQ certificate.

• Doctors perform organ-preservation surgeries even in advanced cases.
• The Orthopedics and Traumatology department has 100 intensive care beds and offers surgery with rehab.
• The Gastroenterology department has its own on-site laboratory.
• Cardiology department provides continuous heart rhythm monitoring during inpatient stays.
• The hospital treats around 7,000 patients each year.