The Epilepsy Center Bethel Hospital Mara
The Bethel Epilepsy Center, part of Mara Hospital, has been providing specialized care for patients with epilepsy and other seizure disorders since 1932. Over the decades, the clinic has consistently applied up-to-date medical protocols while also developing innovative therapeutic approaches.
Since 1991, the center has offered surgical treatment for epilepsy, and in 1997 it established the first dedicated rehabilitation center for epilepsy patients within Mara Hospital.
In recent years, the center has achieved significant clinical and scientific progress, particularly in the treatment of autoimmune-related seizure disorders.
The Bethel Epilepsy Center provides the full spectrum of modern diagnostics and therapy for epilepsy and is actively engaged in research on seizure disorders. Its recognition as a scientific institution was further confirmed in 2020, when the clinic was granted university hospital status.
Key Figures and Facts
The Bethel Epilepsy Center is the largest epilepsy center in Germany, treating approximately 5,000 patients annually. These include children, adolescents, and adults who travel from across Europe to Bielefeld for both inpatient and outpatient care.
With more than 100 epilepsy surgeries performed each year, the center has developed extensive expertise in the field of epilepsy surgery.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Epilepsy diagnostics
- Pharmacological (medical) treatment of epilepsy
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy
- Behavioral epileptology
- Psychotherapeutic epileptology
- Medical rehabilitation and vocational reintegration
Mara Hospital is located approximately 115 km from Hanover International Airport, ensuring convenient access for international patients.