Best Whipple surgery Clinics in Germany: 10 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. Karl I. Oldhafer leads the pancreatic surgery team with 25 documented expertise points as a recognized specialist in Whipple procedures. The procedure at Asklepios may cost around €48,000, typically covering surgery, 21-day hospital stay, postoperative rehabilitation, and biopsy examinations. The clinic holds certification as a Pancreatic Cancer Centre by the German Cancer Society. Prof. Oldhafer serves as Vice-President of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery.

Professor Thomas W. Kraus has performed over 3,000 pancreatic and intestinal surgeries as chief physician at Nordwest Clinic. The Whipple procedure may cost around €39,000–55,000, typically covering surgery, 21-day hospital stay, and preliminary diagnostics. The ESMO-certified oncology center offers comprehensive post-op care with first chemotherapy cycle included. Professor Kraus specializes in pancreatic surgery and holds certification for hernia treatment.

Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach brings 26 years of experience with 9,000+ endoscopic procedures performed. The Whipple surgery package may cost around 50,000 EUR – typically covering the procedure, 21 days hospitalization, anesthesia, and histological examinations. As Chief Physician and Chair of the Center for Intestinal Oncology, Prof. Pfaffenbach leads the gastrointestinal surgery team at this German Cancer Society certified academic hospital.

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

95,000 patients get treatment annually here.

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf specializes in advanced gastrointestinal treatments, including Whipple surgery. Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol, Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, leads the Obesity Center with extensive experience in gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. The clinic is accredited by the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and recognized by Focus Magazine for excellence in obesity surgery.

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

Medical clinic Martin Luther is located in the western part of Berlin, near the picturesque streets of the Kurfürstendamm, and appears the largest academic hospital in Europe.

Essen University Hospital specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including Whipple procedures for pancreatic conditions. Dr. Guido Gerken heads their Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, bringing extensive expertise in hepatobiliary surgery. The hospital combines clinical practice with innovative research and international collaborations.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic specializes in oncology and complex surgeries, including Whipple procedures. Dr. Huseyin Bektas, Chief Physician of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery, is a Professor of Medical Sciences and member of the Association of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery. The hospital is recognized among Germany's leading medical institutions by Focus magazine.

Bremen-Ost Clinic is recognized among Germany's top medical facilities by Focus magazine. Professor Rainer Porschen, a leading gastroenterologist with 20+ years of experience, specializes in gastrointestinal tumors and contributes to German esophageal cancer treatment guidelines. The clinic treats over 19,000 patients annually.