The German health care system has the reputation of being one of the best in the world. There is an extensive network of hospitals and doctors covering even the remotest areas of Germany. Waiting lists for treatments are rare and medical facilities are equipped with the latest technology. Germany ranks fourth out of 29 European countries in the Euro Health Consumer Index, the annual ranking of national European healthcare systems.
Because of its central location, the Federal Republic of Germany shares borders with more European countries than any other country on the continent. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is one of the largest hospitals in northern Germany. It has a long tradition of treating international patients, with patients seeking treatment in Germany from UKE's renowned professors and doctors.
Klinikum Stuttgart is one of Germany's largest modern hospitals with more than 50 clinics and institutes that provide a wide range of services in all specialities.
The ultra-modern Greifswald University Hospital was rebuilt and reopened in 2010. It is one of the largest and most modern healthcare facilities in the region of Western Pomerania in North East Germany.
IBBZ Klinik Hygiea hospital is located in the heart of Berlin
Based in Hamburg, Premier Healthcare Germany is an independent medical travel agency devoted to helping people from all over the world to access world class medical care in German hospitals and clinics. Specialising in organising surgical interventions, medical check-ups and rehabilitation programmes, PHG has a particular expertise in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, heart surgery, vascular surgery, obesity surgery and gastroenterology. A personalised approach means that all individual requests and requirements are welcomed, however.
MedicaNet is the first membership based global medical network for patients, healthcare providers and medical tourism facilitators. It is a free and independent resource that acts as a portal, bringing together expert doctors, hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers. MedicaNet offers a range of world class treatments across an array of specialities including dentistry, cosmetic surgery, hair restoration and eye surgery.
Caremondo gives patients worldwide access to information about treatment options as well as the best experts and clinics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Patients can browse, find and compare clinics and get in contact with their preferred choices. The contact request goes directly to the right person at the clinic who will be able to provide a quotation for the required treatment. In order to make medical travel as easy and convenient as possible, Caremondo offers patients a complete set of services.
Klinikum Medical Link is a network of international surgeons and doctors who offer outstanding quality health care in all of their private and public hospitals across Europe.
Blumental Clinic in Bratislava, Slovakia is a state-of-the-art facility offering specialist treatment for varicose veins and other venous conditions.
Equipped with the latest technology and staffed by an expert team of surgeons, the clinic provides a wide range of walk-in, walk-out surgical and cosmetic procedures designed to restore legs to health and beauty.