The Agaplesion Diakonieklinikum Hamburg
Located in the district of Eimsbüttel, in the heart of Hamburg, AGAPLESION Hospital Hamburg can rightfully be considered a new-generation medical institution.
Founded in 2003 through the merger of three well-known Protestant hospitals, Alten Eichen, Elim, and Bethanien, the clinic has inherited extensive experience and long-standing medical traditions. In 2011, AGAPLESION moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility, offering patients high-quality medical care in a modern and comfortable environment.
Thanks to its consistent patient-centered approach, continuous staff training, and strict adherence to professional standards, AGAPLESION holds leading positions in German hospital rankings.
Core Areas of Expertise
The new hospital building houses 7 departments and 6 certified centers.
Among the leading specialists:
- Professor Christoph Lindner, Head of the Gynecology Center
- Professor Paul Preisser, Head of the Department of Hand and Foot Surgery
Both have been repeatedly recognized among Germany’s top physicians.
Center for Gynecology and Breast Cancer
The Center for Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Breast Cancer is the largest in Hamburg and one of the leading centers in northern Germany.
More than 500 breast tumor surgeries are performed annually.
The center is headed by Professor Christoph Lindner, a highly experienced surgeon who has been a certified expert and auditor of the German Society of Gynecology and Oncology for over 15 years, as well as Chairman of the Hamburg Certification and Expertise Center for Gynecological Surgery.
Professor Lindner performs the full spectrum of procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries for tumors of the breast, ovaries, uterus, and cervix.
Close collaboration with the Radiology Center, equipped with MRI, CT, PET-CT, and radiotherapy systems, ensures comprehensive and integrated cancer treatment.
Department of Hand and Foot Surgery
The Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, led by Professor Paul Preisser, specializes in the surgical treatment of a wide range of hand conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Palmar fibromatosis (Dupuytren’s contracture)
- Thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
- Interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis
- Hand tumors
International Appeal
Advanced treatment methods, consistently high standards of care, and the attractiveness of Hamburg as a major European city make AGAPLESION Hospital a popular destination for international patients. Many choose this clinic for its expertise, innovation, and patient-focused approach.
If you are considering treatment in Germany, we provide comprehensive support at every stage, from initial consultation and diagnostics to hospitalization, treatment, and follow-up care. Contact us today: +49 170 62 47 020