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University Hospital Düsseldorf

University Hospital Düsseldorf

TOP-100

No. 15 University Hospital in Germany according to Newsweek's Ranking 2025

430 000 PATIENTS PER YEAR

52 000 inpatient patients and 378 000 outpatient

77% POSITIVE FEEDBACK

Positive feedback from patients according to the FOCUS magazine survey

FOUNDED IN 1907

Includes 33 clinics, 44 institutes and 23 medical centres

The University Hospital Düsseldorf

In 2017, Düsseldorf University Hospital celebrated its 110th anniversary. Since the establishment of the municipal hospital and the Academy of Practical Medicine in 1907, this key regional medical institution has undergone rapid and continuous development.

Today, Düsseldorf University Hospital (UKD) is a maximum-care medical facility and one of Germany’s leading centers for research and medical education. Its compliance with international quality standards is confirmed by certifications such as ISO 9001, DKG, KTQ, and EUSOMA.

The multidisciplinary medical complex in Düsseldorf comprises:

  • 33 clinics
  • 44 institutes
  • 23 medical centers

It is the largest medical complex in the city and one of the largest in Germany.

Key Areas of Expertise

As with other university hospitals in Germany, particular emphasis is placed on oncology. Thanks to close collaboration with the university’s research laboratories, the hospital’s oncology centers hold leading positions in this field. Newly developed diagnostic and treatment methods are successfully implemented in clinical practice.

According to the independent ranking by FOCUS magazine, the following departments have received special recognition:

  • Breast Cancer Center
  • Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology
  • Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • Department of Cardiology
  • Department of Neurology
  • Prostate Cancer Center
  • Department of Radiation Therapy
  • Department of Oncology and Hematology

To receive a personalized treatment or diagnostic proposal at Düsseldorf University Hospital, including detailed information on available medical services and estimated costs, please submit an online application or contact us by phone number listed on the website.

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