Düsseldorf University Hospital has been in operation since 1910 and represents a large hospital complex comprising 33 specialized departments and institutes. Each year, the hospital admits approximately 61,000 inpatients, with a total annual patient volume of around 140,000. With its own research departments, the clinic is distinguished by progressive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that demonstrate excellent clinical outcomes. The institution is certified by European and international commissions, including ISO and JCI.

The hospital’s team consists of approximately 5,500 staff members, including around 1,000 physicians of the highest qualification categories with academic degrees and distinguished titles. The staff includes more than 130 professors of medical sciences who are widely recognized both nationally and internationally. Priority areas of Düsseldorf University Hospital include oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, urology, and orthopedics. The development of the oncology institute alone receives annual funding of 100 million euros.

Key areas of specialization at Düsseldorf University Hospital include:

  • Genetic engineering

  • Neurobiology

  • Tumor immunotherapy

  • Radioimmunotherapy

  • Minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery using Da Vinci systems

  • Thermotherapy and hyperthermia

  • Stem cell treatment

  • Catheterization, ablation, and embolization procedures

  • Stereotactic cardiac surgery

  • Interventional radiology

  • Nuclear medicine

The hospital’s specialists adhere to principles of close collegial cooperation and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. These practices enable them to achieve positive clinical outcomes even in cases previously considered “hopeless.”

A commitment to future-oriented medical strategies, an attentive and individualized approach to each patient’s condition, and extensive technical and clinical capabilities all contribute to truly effective treatment within the institution.