Heidelberg University Hospital

Heidelberg, Germany

Hospital overview


Overview

Heidelberg University Hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in both Germany and Europe today. The hospital treats approximately 1 million outpatients and 65,000 inpatients each year.

The hospital is renowned for treating cancer and works in partnership with various research institutes, including the German Cancer Research Center at the National Center for Tumor Diseases, which is modeled on the American Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Heidelberg University Hospital specializes in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions and diseases, using innovative technology and ensuring optimal treatment with interdisciplinary cooperation.

The hospital has 44 specialized departments and specialized centers including a Surgical Center, Neurological Clinic, Center for Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Center, Gynecology Center, Radiology Center, Center for Rare Diseases, Psychology Center, Dermatology Clinic, Thorax Clinic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Heart Center, and a Pediatric Center, in addition to a variety of sub-specialty centers.

There are a number of services provided by the hospital for international patients, which include free WiFi in all patient rooms, a phone available for making international calls, assistance with local activity booking, interpreter services, and both airport and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Location

Heidelberg University Hospital is located 77 km from Frankfurt Airport and 130 km from Stuttgart Airport. Heidelberg Central Railway Station (Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof), which serves a number of national and international trains, is located just 2 km from the hospital.

Heidelberg is a city along the River Neckar, in the south west of Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The city attracts over 3 million visitors each year, with plenty of cultural and historical sites to visit.

Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg's most famous landmark, is located 5 km from the hospital. The castle was constructed in Gothic and Renaissance architecture and is home to the word's largest wine cask, which can hold up to 220,000 liters. Heidelberg Zoo, which was founded in 1933 and is home to a variety of animals, is located just 1 km from the hospital.

Languages spoken

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Awards & Accreditations

Additional services

  • Medical travel insurance Medical travel insurance
  • Medical records transfer Medical records transfer
  • Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
  • Translation services Translation services
  • Airport pickup Airport pickup
  • Car hire Car hire
  • Local transportation booking Local transportation booking
  • Hotel booking Hotel booking
  • Flight booking Flight booking
  • Local tourism options Local tourism options
  • Free Wifi Free Wifi
  • Special dietary requests accepted Special dietary requests accepted
  • Private rooms for patients available Private rooms for patients available
  • Family accommodation Family accommodation
  • Parking available Parking available
  • Pharmacy Pharmacy
  • Business centre services Business centre services
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Mobility accessible rooms Mobility accessible rooms
  • International newspapers International newspapers

Treatment cost

Cardiology
Diagnostic imaging
Ear, nose and throat (ent)
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
General medicine
General surgery
Gynecology
Maxillofacial surgery
Neonatology
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Ophtalmology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Pulmonary and respiratory medicine
Reproductive medicine
Spinal surgery
Traumatology
Tropical medicine
Urology
Vascular medicine

Location

Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany