Clinic Nordwest is a modern hospital that provides specialized medical care in different fields of medicine. The hospital has an academic status, since it was founded at the University of Goethe in Frankfurt am Main. This status gives the clinic special advantages: its employees, in addition to medical practice, also conduct research activities, which opens new opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases.
In 2013, the hospital of Nordwest celebrated its 50th anniversary. All these years the clinic remained faithful to the traditions of strong, scientifically-oriented and effective medicine. Today, the Hospital Nordwest is known far beyond Germany. The clinic includes 11 highly specialized centers and 4 scientific institutes. The hospital has 582 beds.
Every year approximately 22,000 patients undergo inpatient treatment in Nordwest, out-patient treatment - up to 40,000 patients. 259 highly qualified doctors provide assistance to patients.
The Oncology and Hematology Center fat the Nordwest Hospital is accredited as the "Designated Center for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care" by the ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). In the world there are only 22 cancer centers that meet the highest standards in cancer treatment and have received the ESMO certificate.
In the field of research, as well as the development of new methods for the diagnosis and treatment of oncology, the Nordwest clinic cooperates with the University Center for Frankfurt (UCT) in cancerous Diseases , the Ludwig Cancer Research Center, the Deutsche Krebschilf organization and others.
For more than 25 years, Nordwest Clinic has been engaged in clinical studies of new immunotherapy products, to improve the compatibility and effectiveness of cancer treatment methods every year.
To provide comprehensive assistance to patients with different types of cancer at the Nordwest Hospital, an Interdisciplinary Oncology Center was established. Thus, the Center has the opportunity to conduct consultations of specialists from different disciplines to create individual treatment plans for each patient. The Intersectoral Center of Oncology includes 7 specialized departments that provide a modern and comprehensive structure for the treatment of cancer patients. Experts work together to ensure optimal care.
In the Neurology Department of Nordwest hospital patients are with diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles are treated. Chief Physician Professor Dr. Meyding-Lamadé is one of Germany's leading specialists in neurology.
The Neurology Department of the Nordwest Hospital in Frankfurt is one of the largest centers for the treatment of acute diseases of the nervous system in Germany. The main focus of the center is the treatment of multiple sclerosis. In addition, patients with stroke and neuroimmunological diseases are treated here. In the department of neurology, a modern block for patients with a stroke is available, in which there are 8 beds with a constant monitoring system and 4 beds of periodic control.
Also, the Center for Neurology is certified by the German Society of Myasthenia Gravis, which confirms the quality of medical care provided to patients with this diagnosis.
Doctors of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department have certificates from the German Association of Foot and Ankle Health, as well as the Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Methods of treatment used in the clinic Nordwest:
In the department of vascular surgery and vascular medicine clinic Nordwest carry out implantation of a pacemaker and defibrillator, as well as procedures of stenting and shunting. The clinic also treats diseases such as thrombosis, varicose veins and thrombophilia.
The clinic Nordwest carry out surgical treatment of diseases of internal organs, gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, intestines, anal region) and endocrine organs (pancreas, adrenal glands and thyroid gland). The clinic of general, visceral and minimally invasive surgery includes specialized centers: pancreatic diseases, colorectal cancer, obesity and hernia.
The clinic for general, visceral and minimally invasive surgery at Nordwest Hospital was awarded with the quality mark of the German hernia society. Compared with other medical institutions in Germany, Nordwest demonstrates higher success rates in the area of gallbladder removal.
The Nordwest clinic offers a full range of procedures for thoracic surgery: minimally invasive lung surgery, metastatic surgery and palliative therapy. The Department of Thoracic Surgery includes a specialized Center for Lung Cancer.
Nordwest carry out minimally invasive operations on the lungs with lowest level of trauma to the patient. This method is called "Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery" (VATS). For VATS, only two or three small incisions of 1-2 cm are needed. After such an operation, the patient is quickly restored.
The clinic also performs VATS-lobectomy (removal of the lobe of the lung) or VATS- pneumonectomy (all lungs). In this operation, adjacent lymph nodes and lymphatic drainage sites are also removed. Due to the doctor’s specialization in this field, VATS is applied even in advanced stages of cancer.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Nordwest Clinic covers the entire spectrum of treatment for female diseases. Doctors of the department specialize in the treatment of breast cancer and female genital cancer. In Nordwest, minimally invasive operations with plastic breast reconstruction are practiced.
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Hospital Nordwest is located 23 kilometers from Frankfurt Airport. The transfer from the airport to the clinic takes approximately 18 minutes. The hospital is located in the suburbs of Frankfurt, near the embankment of the River Nidda. Nearby are cafes, shops, several pharmacies and hotels. A 10-minute drive away is the large shopping center NordWest Zentrum, as well as the large Volkspark Niddatal Park.
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