German Heart Center in Berlin DHZB
Berlin
, Germany
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Price level Medium
Certificate of rating of the best clinics according to Top Focus magazine
1986
year of foundation
196
beds
6700
surgery per year
About clinic
DHZB Heart Center in Berlin is one of the leading clinics not only in Germany but also in Europe. It is a medical and research center specializing in the study and treatment of pathologies of the cardiovascular system in various age groups.
The clinic has 166 beds for patients requiring inpatient treatment, including 50 beds in the intensive care unit. The medical center employs 400 medical specialists, including 190 qualified doctors. Of these, 11 are professors and 19 are associate professors.
There are four main departments in the structure of the clinic:
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
- Department of Cardiology.
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases.
- Department of Anesthesiology.
The clinic has seven modern operating rooms, including those for emergency surgery.
According to the rating published by Focus magazine, DHZB is included in the list of leading German clinics specializing in the treatment of pathological processes of the heart and blood vessels.
The medical center annually receives about 22,000 patients, of which about 8,000 people receive inpatient treatment.
Specialists perform more than 3,000 open heart surgeries, 2,000 minimally invasive procedures, 600 surgical interventions for heart disease, and over 100 heart or lung transplants per year. In addition, doctors perform more than 300 artificial heart implants every year.
According to Newsweek US magazine, DHZB is one of the leaders in Europe in the number of heart and lung transplantations in children, including newborns. The clinic is also the first institution in the world for the development and practical application of artificial blood circulation systems of various modifications.
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Center
The clinic is equipped with innovative equipment and instruments for complex surgical interventions on the heart and blood vessels.
The director of the clinic is Professor Volmark Falk, a world specialist in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
DHZB provides the following services:
- Pontage aorto-coronarien (PAC). A surgical procedure is performed both with and without the use of an AIC (artificial circulation) machine. The hybrid technique that combines surgical bypass surgery and stenting of the coronary arteries is also used in the clinic.
- Valve replacement or reconstruction. Specialists of the Cardiology Center use minimally invasive techniques and robotic techniques.
- Heart or lung transplantation. The operation requires highly qualified surgeons and anesthesiologists, as well as complex preparation and rehabilitation of the patient. DHZB is one of the leaders in Europe in terms of the number of heart and lung transplants performed, in particular in children.
Surgery for congenital defects in the structure of the myocardium and large vessels. Leading cardiac surgeons of the clinic perform surgery on both newborns and older children or adults.
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases
Professional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, resuscitators, cardiologists, who regularly improve their qualifications and participate in scientific research, work in DHZB.
The head of the department is Professor Felix Berger, a well-known specialist in pediatric cardiology.
The department of the German Heart Center in Berlin provides the following services:
- Diagnosis of congenital heart defects in fetuses, newborns, children, and adults using echocardiography, electrocardiography, chest x-ray, CT, MRI, catheterization, and other methods.
- Treatment of congenital heart defects in fetuses, newborns, children, and adults using surgical or catheter methods. The department performs open-heart surgeries using a heart-lung machine, interventions without the use of AIC, and minimally invasive surgeries through miniature incisions. Doctors also use catheter therapies, such as the closure of ventricular or atrial septal defects, widening of aortic or pulmonary artery stenosis, implantation of valves or stents, and other procedures.
- Heart or lung transplantation in children and adults with severe heart or lung failure.
- Treatment of rhythm disturbances in children and adults with medical therapy, electrical cardioversion, radiofrequency ablation, implantation of pacemakers, and defibrillators. The department has a modern electrophysiology laboratory, where complex procedures are carried out to restore normal heart rhythm.
- Treatment of congenital or acquired lung disease in children and adults with bronchoscopy, laser therapy, balloon dilatation, stenting, or surgery. DHZB deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children and adults.
The support of the doctor-coordinator of Experts Medical will help the patient feel more confident when traveling to the German Heart Center in Berlin. The Experts Medical team assists in the preparation of all documents required for treatment in DHZB.
The best specialties of the hospital
Cardiosurgery
Michaela Utzman
4/5
Diagnosis: Heart failure
My mother visited Herzklappen-op in December, we are very thankful to the team of doctors and separately to Professor Christoph Shtam! Many thanks also for the reception, for the patience! In general, mom feels very good! Thanks!
18/12/2018
Jamila B.
5/5
Diagnosis: Heart disease
10 years ago, I had surgery for congenital heart disease. I want to thank the distinguished professor Roland Hetzer and doctors Evgeniy Vladimirovich and Stanislav Borisovich for everything they did. I am all fine, I continue to live and work, I feel like a healthy person. Of course, I’m followed up by the cardiologist for prevention. I wish you good health and great success in your noble cause. Bow low to you. Thank you.
31/05/2017
Olga
4/5
Diagnosis: Cardiosclerosis
I have already come back to Moscow, all is OK. Thank you VERY MUCH for the colossal professionalism in everything! I am very grateful to all the staff for the surgery and for the participation of doctor Potapov. Doctor Tetere, she is the highest-level professional, an excellent woman, an excellent doctor! Many thanks to all of you!
10/12/2018
Artur
5/5
Diagnosis: Coronary heart disease
Thank you very much Professor Falk. Dad came back home last night, he still rather quickly gets tired, but his heart is getting stronger every day. I wanted to say thanks to the professor again. Best wishes.
13/08/2018
Help pay for treatment
Experts Medical cooperates with foreign funds that help our patients pay for treatment
You can receive compensation up to 20,000 euros for the treatment of a patient under the age of 18
Cost of diagnostics and operations
Diagnostics
| Medical consultation | 200 - 400$ | Enquire price |
| Remote second opinion | 370$ | Enquire price |
| MRI | 800 - 1500$ | Enquire price |
| Laboratory tests | 50 - 1000 $ | Enquire price |
Cardiosurgery
| Coronary angiography | 3800 - 6700 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary stenting | 15 000 - 18 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary artery bypass surgery | 21 000 - 24 000$ | Enquire price |
| Heart valve replacement | 23 200 - 26 700 $ | Enquire price |
| Heart MRI | 800 - 1500 $ | Enquire price |
| Consultation of a cardiologist | 380 $ | Enquire price |
Best clinic's doctors
Professor Joachim Fotiadis
Cardiologist, pediatrician
Work experience:
28 years
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Since 2012, he is a director of the Congenital Heart Diseases Surgery Clinic – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department at the DHZB Cardio Center. Main directions: A full range of medical services for congenital heart defects, including implantation of heart support systems and heart transplantation. Operations without the use of foreign blood. Comprehensive normalization in newborns and infants.
Professor Guna Tetere
Heart surgeon
Work experience:
28 years
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Doctor of Medicine, senior cardiac surgeon, was born in Daugavpils. She graduated from the Riga Medical Institute and worked at the Republican Clinical Hospital in Riga, where she got a specialization in cardiac surgery. In 1990, Guna Tetere defended her thesis and gained an academic degree of a candidate of medical sciences. She has been working in the clinic since 1994.
Professor Volkmar Falk
Heart surgeon
Work experience:
25 years
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The director, senior doctor at the German Heart Center clinic, has been working since 1997. He is actively engaged in research. The professor has more than 400 publications and chapters in textbooks and scientific books. He is a world-class specialist in the field of modern surgery. The field of surgical specialization of Professor Volkmar Falk includes all types of surgeries on large vessels, including aortic surgery as well as catheter surgeries on valves.
Doctor Stanislav Ovroutskiy
Pediatric Cardiologist
Work experience:
21 years
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Leading Physician at the Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases (H4) Department, privat-docent, graduated from the Free University in Berlin and has worked at the German Heart Center since 1998.
Professor Felix Berger
Heart surgeon
Work experience:
31 years
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He is a member of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiology, the Swiss Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiology, the Association of European Children’s Cardiologists, the European Society of Cardiology and the Russian Scientific Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery. Professor Felix Berger performs the most complex diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Doctor Frederick Dunn,
Cardiologist
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Doctor of Medicine. Senior Cardiologist in the outpatient department.
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