University Hospital Cologne — Medical Innovation for All
Health and well-being in Cologne are in safe hands. The University Hospital Cologne offers medical care in line with the latest advances in scientific research and clinical practice.
As a modern maximum-care hospital, the University Hospital Cologne works in close collaboration with research institutions to provide patients with innovative medicine of the future. According to a 2025 study conducted by Newsweek, the hospital ranks 7th among the best hospitals in Germany.
Each year, more than 490,000 patients receive treatment at this multidisciplinary medical center. With a workforce of over 12,000 employees representing more than 100 nationalities, the University Hospital Cologne is the largest employer in Cologne and one of the leading medical centers in Germany.
Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO)
The clinic treats approximately 18,000 oncology patients annually. All patients receive care within the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO – Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie). The center was founded in 2004 by Professor Michael Hallek, Head of the Department of Oncology and Hematology.
The CIO brings together all oncology centers and institutes within the hospital that are involved in diagnosis and the selection of optimal treatment strategies. Multidisciplinary tumor boards, attended by physicians from various specialties, review each patient’s case and develop individualized treatment plans.
Personalized Patient Care
Continuous medical research and numerous scientific breakthroughs in recent years have made it possible for every second cancer patient today to achieve recovery.
During treatment, which is increasingly performed on an outpatient basis, patients are supported by dedicated attending physicians. These specialists coordinate all necessary procedures, accompany patients to consultations with other experts, and communicate and explain all medical information throughout the treatment process.
In 2008, the Center for Integrated Oncology at the University Hospital Cologne was recognized as a top-tier oncology center and received certification from the German Cancer Society. Due to its achievements in personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics, the CIO enjoys an outstanding international reputation.
Key Medical Departments
The University Hospital Cologne comprises 60 clinics, centers, and institutes covering all areas of medicine. According to an independent ranking by FOCUS magazine, the following departments are among the leading specialties:
- Department of Oncology and Hematology
- Department of Neurology
- Department of Neurosurgery
- Breast Cancer Center
- Department of Visceral Surgery
- Department of Cardiology
- Department of Urology and Prostate Cancer Center
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
To arrange treatment at the University Hospital Cologne, please fill out an online request form on our website or contact us by phone:
+49 170 62 47 020