University Hospital Dusseldorf

• University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD) was established in 1907 and is recognised as one of the best hospitals in Germany. 
• It is the largest hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• The hospital represents the highest standards of international hospital care, research, and teaching.
• Every year, it cares for more than 50,000 inpatients and about 3,00,000 outpatients.
• UKD is known for its advanced medical care and comprehensive services across a wide range of specialities.
• It achieved several firsts in Germany, including the first open-heart surgery using hypothermia, the first heart valve replacement, and the first pacemaker and defibrillator system implantation.
• The hospital’s Gastroenterology Clinic is ranked among the top 17 clinics in the world by Newsweek magazine.
• In 2013, German Cancer Aid included the facility in its list of top oncology centres. This recognition came with a three-year funding award of three million euros from the University Tumour Center Düsseldorf (UTZ).
• International Patient Services;
  • The Coordinating Office for International Patients (COIP) offers dedicated services for international patients from arrival to discharge.
  • The COIP team speaks Russian, Ukrainian, English, Arabic, and many other languages in order to assist international patients.

• With over 1,400 highly qualified medical professionals and about 5,500 staff in total, including 1,300 nurses and 800 physicians, UKD is one of the largest medical institutions in the region and the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient care in Düsseldorf.
• The facility covers a comprehensive range of medical fields, including:
  • Interdisciplinary Oncology
  • Haematology and Stem Cell Transplants
  • Neurosurgery and Neurology
  • Urology
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Hepatology
  • Kidney Transplants
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Oncology
• It operates on the principle of maximum care, providing a multidisciplinary approach to cover the entire spectrum of medical services.
• Research at UKD is disease-oriented and patient-focused, aiming to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods for clinical practice.
• The facility offers advanced treatments in several fields:
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Diseases
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Environmental Medicine
  • Age-Related Diseases
  • Neurological Diseases
  • Unique Cancer Treatments
• It provides modern methods for treating onco-haematological diseases, including autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. 
• The hospital has conducted over 1,500 bone marrow transplantation procedures since the 1980s.
• It is recognised as a "Center of Excellence for MDS," conducting significant clinical, epidemiological, and molecular biology research in myelodysplastic syndromes.
• Its stroke unit is certified at the regional level, offering top-notch diagnosis and treatment of strokes and their consequences through cooperation with radiology, vascular and neurosurgery, and cardiology.
• Focus magazine ranked the Neurology Department among the top centres for multiple sclerosis treatment in Germany.
• The Neurosurgical Department of UKD is one of the largest neurosurgical centres in Europe, serving over 3,000 patients annually. It influences modern neurosurgery with advancements in brain tumour surgery, cerebral vascular surgery, spinal surgery, Parkinson's disease treatment, and paediatric neurosurgery. 
• The hospital's Cardiac Surgery Department is one of the best in Germany, having performed over 50,000 heart surgeries since 1938. 

• It is the largest medical institution in the area and the biggest provider of inpatient and outpatient care in Düsseldorf, with 1,200 inpatient beds.
• The facility includes 34 individual clinics and over 30 medical institutes, providing modern medical care in a wide range of specialities.
• The rooms feature a modern aesthetic and offer single, double, and triple accommodations. 
• Additionally, each room is furnished with an automatically adjustable bed, wardrobes, a bedside table, a telephone, and other facilities for patient comfort.
• The facility is well-known for its state-of-the-art equipment, including high-quality computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, in the radiology department and all operating rooms.
• It is equipped with advanced urgent care services to handle emergency medical needs. 
• The clinic uses cutting-edge technology and techniques to offer the best possible care in various medical fields.
• It has a well-regarded ultrasound division that provides high-quality imaging and diagnostic services.

Airport (Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)):

• Distance: 8 Km
• Duration: 15 mins by car

Metro (Düsseldorf Universität (Tram Line 701)):

• Distance: 500 meters
• Duration: 5 mins by walking

Railway Station (Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)):

• Distance: 5 Km
• Duration: 10 mins by car or around 15 minutes by tram