Orthopedics at the HELIOS Hospital Emil von Behring has a century of history with the foundation of the Oskar-Helene-Heim. This name stands for one of the most renowned orthopedic departments in the country. The Hospital Emil von Behring has an international reputation for excellence.
Historically, it has been the commitment of this hospital to assure excellent treatment of the hereditary and acquired ailments of the human musculo-skeletal system. Currently, we have gained an excellent reputation for our speciality in hip joint endoprotheses.
New developments in medicine
Traditionally this hospital has maintained a close connection to universities and research, allowing for new concepts in medical research to develop more effective medical treatments. This tradition continues with the collaboration of Professor and Chief Physician Dr. med. Jörg Scholz, at the Institute of Biomedical Technology, Berlin University.
Focus in pulmonary medicine, abdominal diseases and orthopedics
The HELIOS Hospital Emil von Behring is, with 581 beds, one of the largest primary care hospitals in the south-west Berlin.
The thoracic surgery clinic is fully integrated in the pulmonary competence centre. This is one of the best, consistently highest performing clinics in Germany. Because of this excellence in care and commitment to quality, statistical surgical mortality rates are very low. The chief physician, Professor Dirk Kaiser, has an excellent reputation and is internationally renowned.
The HELIOS Hospital in Berlin, Zehlendorf, offers the total spectrum of gastrointestinal and abdominal treatments in close collaboration with the other medical departments. The interdisciplinary team-work of our physicians gives you the most intensive and structured treatment. (other services)