University Hospital Heidelberg is a big hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. It has 1,991 beds, which makes it one of the largest medical centers in the country. This hospital is closely connected to Heidelberg University Medical School, which is the oldest medical school in Germany and was established way back in 1388.
The University Hospital Heidelberg is known for treating over 1 million patients every year. They have a strong reputation for cancer treatment. They've recently created the National Center of Tumor Diseases (NCT) in partnership with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). The NCT's goal is to bring together different medical and scientific fields to develop and use new and innovative cancer treatments quickly.
A great example of Heidelberg's leadership in cancer research and treatment is HIT (heavy ion therapy). HIT uses beams of heavy ions, like carbon ions, which are believed to be more effective for certain cancers than regular radiation. The unique facility at the University Hospital Heidelberg has a massive machine called a gantry that directs the HIT radiation beam. It weighs 600 metric tons and can rotate to target the beam precisely. This setup is one-of-a-kind in the world.
Hematology and Oncology
Chief Physician of Hematology and Oncology
Heidelberg
Cardiology / Pulmonology
Senior Professor in Department Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology
Heidelberg
Cardiac Surgery
Medical Director in Department Cardiac Surgery
Heidelberg
Vascular Surgery
Medical Director Department Vascular Surgery
Heidelberg
Surgery
Medical Director of the Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery
Heidelberg
