University of Freiburg Medical Center

The University Medical Center Freiburg is one of the largest and most reputable hospitals in Germany, affiliated with Freiburg University, which was founded in 1457, with its first hospital opening in 1780. Over time, new departments were established and more modern facilities were constructed. Today, the University Medical Center Freiburg resembles a small city, consisting of multiple buildings with its own infrastructure.

Key Facts:

• 42 specialized clinics, 11 institutes, and 10 centers

• More than 10,000 staff members

• Nearly one million patients annually, including residents of Germany, other European countries, Asia, and Russia, with a large proportion being Russian-speaking patients

• Around 100 translators and coordinators on staff to ensure a comfortable stay for international patients, assisting with everything from submitting applications and obtaining second opinions from professors to issuing medical reports

The clinic is ranked among the top five in Germany, with 97% of patients recommending it to friends and family. Over its almost 250-year history, Freiburg has achieved leading positions in oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology. The hospital treats children of all ages, and Freiburg doctors specialize in complex and rare conditions.

Major Achievements:

• The first TIPS procedure (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) in the world, significantly improving the condition of patients with cirrhosis, often performed as preparation for liver transplantation

• First implantation of the Jarvik-2000 artificial heart in Europe

• First brain surgery using a surgical robot

• First simultaneous heart and lung transplant in the region

• First kidney transplant in the country with donor-recipient blood group incompatibility