There are hundreds of large hospitals in Germany that provide medical care not only to Germans but also to foreign patients. You can seek medical care at one of them for the treatment of any disease, including cancer, heart defects, arthrosis, the consequences of injuries, infertility, etc. Healthcare in Germany is generously funded, so German hospitals have state-of-the-art equipment and use the latest methods for diagnosing and treating all diseases.
What clinics are the best?
In Germany, there are medical centers with various forms of ownership, namely:
- University
- Municipal
- Church
- Private
All these hospitals admit foreign patients for treatment on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Which hospital to choose for treatment in Germany depends on the severity of your disease, the rarity of the diagnosis, the level of financial well-being, the requirements for comfort, and other factors.
University hospitals are usually visited by people who suffer from severe, advanced, or rare diseases and require innovative treatment. These hospitals offer the highest level of medicine, but the prices for medical services are also higher.
In municipal hospitals, you can also get high-quality treatment at a lower cost. Doctors at these hospitals successfully cope with common diseases; for example, one can come here for the treatment of cholecystitis, heart, and brain surgery, joint arthroplasty, etc.
People often seek medical attention at private hospitals for dental treatment, plastic surgery, prostate adenoma treatment, infertility treatment, the repair or surgical treatment of sports injuries, and eye surgery. At such hospitals, patients are provided with a high level of comfort. Many private hospitals are highly specialized.
Church hospitals are usually general hospitals. They pay due attention to psychological support, treatment of chronic diseases, pain management, and other therapies aimed at reducing suffering and improving the patient’s quality of life.
How to select the most suitable hospital?
When selecting a hospital, it is worth considering the following factors:
- What results does the hospital have in the treatment of a certain group of diseases?
- Are the procedures or surgeries you need available here?
- What is the price level for medical and related services?
- Where is the hospital located?
- How soon can you start your treatment?
You are welcome to use the Booking Health service to choose the most suitable hospital. Just enter your diagnosis in the search bar, and you will receive a list of medical facilities where you can undergo your treatment. You will also see a list of procedures that are used to treat a particular pathology. In some cases, the availability of a certain technique is the main selection criterion. For example, if a patient wants to receive proton beam therapy for cancer instead of photon therapy to reduce the risk of side effects or wants to cure prostate cancer with high-intensity focused ultrasound instead of open surgery.
Please leave your request on the Booking Health website to get advice and assistance in selecting a hospital. Please indicate your diagnosis or symptoms and attach medical records. We will contact you within a few hours immediately after processing your request. The Booking Health specialists will take care of all the arrangements for your trip abroad. We will schedule an appointment for your preferred dates, reduce the waiting time for the start of your treatment, and translate your medical records into German. You will receive support and assistance in settling any issues during the entire period of your stay abroad.
