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www.health-destination.travel<br />
Check-up<br />
Dentistry<br />
Plastic Surgery<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Second Opinion<br />
Reproductive Medicine<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Medical tourism along the Rhine: Cologne - Bonn - Dusseldorf<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Goetzke<br />
Executive Board Member<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Region Cologne Bonn e.V.<br />
Dear Readers,<br />
in cooperation with numerous<br />
players from Dusseldorf, the state<br />
capital, the Cologne-Bonn healthcare<br />
region is becoming a trendsetter<br />
in medical tourism, thanks<br />
to exceptional medical services<br />
combined with innovative tourism<br />
marketing concepts.<br />
Nearly a fifth of all international<br />
patients opt for a clinic in North<br />
Rhine-Westphalia. Particularly popular<br />
among these treatment vacations<br />
are those to the cities of<br />
Bonn, Cologne and Dusseldorf.<br />
The metropolitan region of <strong>Rhineland</strong>,<br />
with an area of approximately<br />
4,600 square kilometres and a<br />
population of about 4.1 million,<br />
has approximately 25,000 beds in<br />
nearly 90 hospitals and rehabilitation<br />
clinics. Thousands of physicians<br />
provide patients from home<br />
and abroad with quantitatively and<br />
qualitatively superior care, from<br />
diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation.<br />
Despite the ever-increasing<br />
demand, the region has received<br />
little attention as of yet in competition<br />
with other medical tourism<br />
destinations at home and abroad.<br />
The Ministry of Economy, Industry,<br />
Trade and Craftsmanship of North<br />
Rhine Westphalia and EU-funded<br />
project „Medical Tourism along<br />
the Rhine: Bonn - Cologne - Dusseldorf“<br />
sets itself the task of setting<br />
the metropolitan region of <strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
in an effective and sustainable<br />
standing in national and international<br />
medical tourism. Through<br />
innovative and targeted products,<br />
defined quality management and<br />
a variety of communication and<br />
marketing activities at home<br />
and abroad, collaborative partnershipas<br />
between industry and<br />
medical tourism service providers<br />
are increasing.<br />
The joint presentation of individual<br />
service components makes<br />
it easier for potential guests to<br />
find this information and provides<br />
them with direct contact details.<br />
The project is supported by:<br />
Project management:
The Bonn - Cologne - Dusseldorf<br />
health region:<br />
••<br />
90 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics<br />
with 25,000 inpatient beds<br />
••<br />
nearly 8,000 physicians and<br />
20,000 nurses working in clinics<br />
• Reykjavik<br />
Helsinki •<br />
Oslo •<br />
Stockholm • • Tallinn<br />
• Riga<br />
• Moskau<br />
Dublin•<br />
• Kopenhagen<br />
Vilnius•<br />
• Minsk<br />
Amst erdam •<br />
London •<br />
Berlin•<br />
Brüssel• • D üsseldorf<br />
W arschau •<br />
• Kiew<br />
Medicine in the <strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Medical Check-up<br />
Bonn German Check-up 5<br />
Bonn Bonn-Friedensplatz Medical Centre 5<br />
Bonn Helios Clinic Siegburg & Dr. Naim ENT Centre 6<br />
Bonn Asklepios Clinic Sankt Augustin 6<br />
Cologne PAN Prevention Centre 7<br />
Cologne MediaPark Clinic 7<br />
Dusseldorf radprax Prevention Institute 8<br />
Dusseldorf West German Diabetes and <strong>Health</strong> Centre 8<br />
Dentistry<br />
Bonn Dentistry at the Lindenhof, Sankt Augustin 9<br />
Cologne Heibach dental suite Rösrath 9<br />
Dusseldorf Diadentis Dusseldorf Airport City 10<br />
Plastic Surgery<br />
Bonn aesthetic clinic GmbH, Bad Honnef 11<br />
Bonn Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Wesseling 12<br />
Cologne Dr. Schlossberger Clinic at the Old Market 13<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Bonn Kaiser Karl Clinic 14<br />
Bonn Dr. Becker Rhine-Sieg Clinic Nümbrecht 15<br />
Cologne UniReha GmbH - Centre for Children‘s Rehabilitation 16<br />
Dusseldorf St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic 16<br />
Second Opinion Service<br />
Bonn German Hospital Partners 17<br />
Reproductive Medicine / In-Vitro Fertilization<br />
Cologne MVZ PAN Institute Reproductive and Fertility Institute 18<br />
Dusseldorf UniKiD - University Fertility Centre 19<br />
Travel in the <strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
• Lissabon<br />
Luxemburg •<br />
Paris•<br />
Regional destinations<br />
Bonn 20<br />
Cologne 22<br />
Dusseldorf 24<br />
Shopping and travel<br />
Shopping in the region 27<br />
Travel into the <strong>Rhineland</strong> 28<br />
Imprint 32<br />
1.000 km<br />
• Madrid<br />
Andorra •<br />
© NRW.INVEST<br />
• Prag<br />
500 km<br />
Wien • • Bratisla va<br />
• Budapest<br />
Chisinau•<br />
Bern • • Vaduz<br />
Ljubljana• • Zagreb<br />
• Belgrad • Bukarest<br />
San Marino•<br />
Monac o •<br />
Sarajevo •<br />
• Sofia<br />
Podgorica • • Pristina<br />
• Rom<br />
• Skopje<br />
• Tirana<br />
• Valetta<br />
• Athen<br />
• Ankara<br />
Nikosia •
<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Destination</strong> <strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
The health metropolis in the heart of Europe<br />
The metropolitan region of <strong>Rhineland</strong> from Dusseldorf to Cologne and Bonn is one of the leading medical<br />
destinations in Germany. It is a location for high-tech, top-notch medicine and telemedicine, as well as pharmaceuticals<br />
and medical technology. Many medical services already have national and international appeal<br />
and attract patients and companies to the region along the Rhine.<br />
With the cities of Cologne, Bonn and Leverkusen<br />
and the Rhein-Sieg District, the<br />
Rhine-Erft District, the Oberbergisch District<br />
and the Rheinisch-Bergisch District,<br />
the health region in <strong>Rhineland</strong> comprises<br />
an area of approximately 4,400 square<br />
kilometres with a total of approximately<br />
3.5 million residents. The state capital<br />
of Dusseldorf has an area of approximately<br />
217 square kilometres with about<br />
600,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan<br />
region of <strong>Rhineland</strong>, from Dusseldorf, to<br />
Cologne to Bonn, makes up 14 per cent<br />
of the total area and 23 per cent of the<br />
population of NRW.<br />
The healthcare industry is one of the<br />
largest sectors of the economy in both<br />
North Rhine-Westphalia and the <strong>Rhineland</strong>.<br />
In addition to the high levels of employment,<br />
the healthcare industry in the<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong> demonstrates great potential<br />
for innovation.<br />
Many sectors of the regional health economy<br />
have already completed the internationalization<br />
process successfully.<br />
In addition to the pharmaceutical and<br />
biotechnology industries, the medical<br />
technology sector is on the way to conquer<br />
global markets. <strong>Health</strong>-care facilities,<br />
such as hospitals and rehabilitation<br />
clinics, are also turning their focus internationally<br />
and are broadening their range<br />
of skills, in addition to the sources of extra-budgetary<br />
treatment revenues. This<br />
additional business is becoming increasingly<br />
important, particularly in times of<br />
globalization and the opening of national<br />
borders.<br />
As a result, clinics in the metropolitan<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong> region have actively sought<br />
international patients. According to the<br />
Federal Statistical Office, some 70.000<br />
foreign patients annually seek inpatient<br />
treatment in German hospitals. Additionally,<br />
there is a far greater number of outpatients.<br />
Almost a fifth of these international<br />
guests opt for a clinic in NRW.<br />
Apart from Aachen, the cities of Dusseldorf,<br />
Bonn and Cologne in particular are<br />
the primary destinations for medical travel.<br />
With more than 25,000 beds in 90<br />
hospitals, the health region of Cologne-<br />
Bonn, in cooperation with partners from<br />
Dusseldorf, has a significantly higher<br />
treatment capacity than Berlin or Munich.<br />
Particularly popular at the moment in the<br />
„<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Destination</strong> <strong>Rhineland</strong>“ are disciplines<br />
such as ophthalmology, orthopaedics,<br />
trauma surgery and sports orthopaedics,<br />
cardiology, cardiovascular surgery,<br />
oncology, neurology and neurosurgery,<br />
as well as the comprehensive services of<br />
the rehabilitation facilities. Diseases such<br />
as diabetes and obesity are common comorbidities<br />
of inbound patients and are<br />
treated directly.<br />
In addition, numerous tourist and service<br />
providers complement the spectrum<br />
of medical services. The cities of Bonn,<br />
Cologne and Dusseldorf offer first-class<br />
hotels, dining, arts and cultural centres,<br />
leisure attractions and extensive gardens<br />
and parks. The spectrum ranges from the<br />
picturesque Siebengebirge hills with the<br />
legendary Drachenfels to the world-famous<br />
Cologne Cathedral, to Düsseldorf‘s<br />
Königsallee, a shopping boulevard with<br />
designer shops and jewellery stores.<br />
The Dusseldorf International and Cologne<br />
Bonn airports as well as numerous<br />
airlines offer many connections and excellent<br />
access to international target<br />
markets.<br />
The „<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Destination</strong> <strong>Rhineland</strong>“ is<br />
worth a visit - whether as a guest or as<br />
a patient.<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Check-up<br />
German Check-up Diagnostic Centres<br />
Individual and Packaged Check-up Diagnostics<br />
Regular medical check-ups and modern early diagnosis procedures:<br />
the basis for health and safety.<br />
German Check-up provides medical examination<br />
programs which define a scheduled<br />
course of individual treatments,<br />
along with a definite scope of different<br />
exams. The medical core of this concept<br />
consists of various diagnostic areas with<br />
coordinated medical appointments and<br />
additional check-ups, if necessary.<br />
Professional patient management in collaboration<br />
with trusted partners in tourism,<br />
hospitality and transportation round<br />
out the services. The cooperation of all<br />
participating service providers allows for<br />
no surprises, since the services are offered<br />
at fixed prices.<br />
A total of five basic programs with different<br />
medical priorities are available. The<br />
duration of the programs varies from 4<br />
hours (express check-up) to 3 days (extended<br />
program with additional exams).<br />
All check-up modules can be combined as<br />
needed.<br />
German check-up<br />
Brunnenallee 21<br />
53173 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 387 291 - 79<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 387 291 - 74<br />
request@germancheckup.com<br />
www.germancheckup.com<br />
Bonn-Friedensplatz Medical Centre<br />
The Medical Check-up in the Heart of Bonn<br />
Your destination for health, early diagnosis, prevention and wellness.<br />
The quality-oriented Bonn-Friedensplatz<br />
medical centre offers all the benefits of a<br />
clinic with the most modern equipment.<br />
The centre provides outpatient service<br />
with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.<br />
The basis of these comprehensive<br />
services, apart from the advanced medical<br />
equipment, is the specialized expertise of<br />
the therapists and trainers as well as the<br />
individual departments with their highly<br />
qualified doctors.<br />
As one of the largest and most advanced<br />
medical facilities in Germany, the Bonn<br />
medical centre provides supplementary<br />
medical services for early diagnosis, prevention<br />
and healthy lifestyle consultation<br />
for all walks of life.<br />
The centre‘s primary focus is the maintenance<br />
of patient health, the relief of their<br />
illnesses, and the support of the holistic<br />
healing process. High-quality, interdisciplinary<br />
diagnoses and therapies and customized<br />
health and prevention consultation<br />
set new standards in the prevention and<br />
early detection of diseases.<br />
Medical Centre<br />
Bonn-Friedensplatz<br />
Friedensplatz 16<br />
53111 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 227 20 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 227 20 - 110<br />
info@medizinisches-zentrum-bonn.de<br />
www.medizinisches-zentrum-bonn.de<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Check-up<br />
Helios Clinic Siegburg &<br />
ENT Bonn Prof. Dr. Naim<br />
Ringstraße 49<br />
53721 Siegburg<br />
Contact: Prof. Dr. Naim<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 622 - 044<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 626 - 463<br />
info@hno-zentrum-bonn.de<br />
www.helios-kliniken.de/klinik/<br />
siegburg.html<br />
Sleep Medicine at the Helios Clinic in Siegburg<br />
under the Direction of Prof. Dr. med. Naim<br />
A good night‘s sleep is vital. However, several mechanisms can prevent<br />
this and form an insidious risk.<br />
Under the direction of Prof. Ramin Naim,<br />
you can restore your quality of life and<br />
improve your health with sleep medicine<br />
diagnoses and therapy. The diagnosis, divided<br />
into four different stages, is important<br />
in this context, allowing an accurate<br />
and successful treatment plan. Snoring is<br />
often a symptom of sleep apnoea disorder<br />
(unrestful sleep with apnoea). If the<br />
outpatient sleep exam cannot provide a<br />
definitive diagnosis of the sleep disorder,<br />
sleep laboratory testing is the next critical<br />
step.<br />
The process begins in the evening and<br />
you are released after breakfast so as not<br />
to interrupt your working life.<br />
This form of therapy is effective:<br />
The first results of the customized treatment<br />
include a rapidly increased ability<br />
to concentrate and an improved sense of<br />
well-being.<br />
The internationally recognized<br />
paediatric cardiologist<br />
and specialist<br />
Prof. h.c. Dr. med. Martin<br />
B.E. Schneider has been<br />
the Chief Physician of the<br />
Department of Paediatric<br />
Cardiology at the German Children‘s<br />
Heart Centre since 2003. He is a member<br />
of numerous national and international<br />
professional societies, is active at home<br />
and abroad as a consultant and is a frequent<br />
speaker worldwide. In addition, the<br />
German Children‘s Heart Centre in Sankt<br />
Augustin meets the highest of quality<br />
standards. The results achieved there are<br />
consistently among the best in Europe.<br />
Asklepios Clinic Sankt Augustin<br />
German Children‘s Heart Centre (DKHZ)<br />
Arnold-Janssen-Straße 29<br />
53757 Sankt Augustin<br />
Contact: Melanie Woitek<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2241 249 - 651<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2241 249 - 652<br />
m.woitek@asklepios.com<br />
www.asklepios-kinderklinik.de<br />
Asklepios Children‘s Clinic Sankt Augustin<br />
Progress saves lives<br />
The German Children‘s Heart Centre (DKHZ) is Germany‘s leading centre<br />
for the treatment of congenital heart defects.<br />
Children‘s cardiology provides care to<br />
patients from the 20th week of pregnancy<br />
- i.e. long before they are born - well<br />
into adulthood. The specialists in paediatric<br />
cardiology are responsible for<br />
complete diagnostics, including cardiac<br />
ultrasound, ECG, pacemaker monitoring<br />
and programming, cardiac MRI, as well as<br />
diagnostic and invasive procedures in the<br />
cardiac catheterization laboratory.<br />
Powerful and engaged<br />
Paediatric cardiology offers a complete<br />
range of therapies:<br />
• Preoperative and postoperative<br />
(long-term) care<br />
• Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac<br />
arrhythmias<br />
• Second opinions for surgical or<br />
interventional treatments<br />
• Complete spectrum of interventional<br />
treatment options<br />
• Performance diagnostics<br />
• Sports fitness examinations /<br />
diving medical examinations<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Check-up<br />
PAN Prevention Centre<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Care in the Heart of Cologne<br />
Customized - integrated - evidence-based:<br />
Check-up programs tailored to your medical needs.<br />
The PAN Prevention Centre offers interdisciplinary<br />
and holistic medical services<br />
that are tailored to the individual patients<br />
and their requirements. The coordination<br />
of medical appointments, care in the<br />
home, the organization of the stay, support<br />
in the event of language barriers, and<br />
correspondence with the embassy: The<br />
PAN Prevention Centre takes care of all<br />
these matters, providing an atmosphere<br />
of complete comfort.<br />
We will gladly arrange your customized<br />
and evidence-based check-up program,<br />
or you may choose one of the pre-defined<br />
check-up programs from our portfolio.<br />
With the aide of the specialized medical<br />
expertise of 60 experienced specialists<br />
from 25 disciplines, united under the<br />
umbrella of the PAN clinic since 1999, we<br />
ensure high quality and medical diversity.<br />
This is supported by evidence-based examination<br />
methods and the continuous<br />
support from Prof. Dr. Schneider, a specialist<br />
in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.<br />
PAN Prevention Centre<br />
Zeppelinstraße 1<br />
50667 Cologne<br />
Contact: Olga Rohr<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 2776 - 400<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 2776 - 401<br />
info@pan-prevention.de<br />
www.pan-prevention.de<br />
MediaPark Clinic<br />
Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack with Check-up<br />
The Cardiac Radiology Clinic offers cardiac diagnoses at the highest level.<br />
With the „world‘s fastest“ computer tomography,<br />
the MediaPark Clinic offers<br />
non-invasive, high-tech diagnostic methods<br />
for the early detection of coronary<br />
artery disease - a fast and convenient<br />
method for assessing your personal risk<br />
of heart attack.<br />
The latest technology can display vessel<br />
wall deposits and calcification of the<br />
coronary arteries on the beating heart,<br />
localize them and enable a quantitative<br />
description. It is a brief outpatient exam;<br />
a gentle method of reliably determining<br />
or excluding the risk of heart attack.<br />
Advantages of the „Cardiac CT“ vs.<br />
cardiac catheterization:<br />
• Non-invasive imaging of the coronary<br />
vessels with maximum precision<br />
• Lower radiation dosage<br />
• No possible complications<br />
• Earlier detection of non-calcified<br />
vessel wall deposits<br />
• Short examination time without<br />
hospitalization<br />
MediaPark Clinic<br />
Private Practice for Cardiac Radiology<br />
and Cardiac Surgery<br />
Im MediaPark 3<br />
50670 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 9797 - 273<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 9797 - 279<br />
info@mrct.de<br />
www.kardioradiologie.de<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Check-up<br />
radprax Prevention Institute at the Dusseldorf Airport<br />
Premium Medicine „Made in Germany“<br />
<strong>Health</strong> check-ups at the highest medical and technological level in a<br />
first-class atmosphere.<br />
Vorsorgeinstitut GmbH<br />
Airport City<br />
Peter-Müller-Straße 20<br />
40468 Dusseldorf<br />
Contact: Birgit Bertermann<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 229 732 - 22<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 229 732 - 19<br />
bbertermann@radprax.de<br />
www.radprax-vorsorge.de<br />
The radprax Prevention Institute specializes<br />
in preventive check-ups and the<br />
diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular<br />
disease. Specialized medical knowledge<br />
and consultation competence as well<br />
as advanced technology from Siemens<br />
guarantee you the highest quality of<br />
medical care.<br />
The Institute offers comfort through its<br />
exclusive customer rooms, personalized<br />
care and services that ensure confidential,<br />
personal, and smooth course of<br />
treatment.<br />
Dr. Dierk Oliver Hienzsch,<br />
Radiologist and Medical<br />
Director at the radprax<br />
Prevention Institute: „We<br />
provide our visitors with<br />
clarity about their physical<br />
health status.“<br />
West German Diabetes and <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Diabetes Management: Prevention as Therapy<br />
Promoting health instead of curing illnesses: preventive programs at the<br />
West German Diabetes and <strong>Health</strong> Centre in Dusseldorf.<br />
West German Diabetes and<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Centre (WDGZ)<br />
Hohensnadweg 37<br />
40591 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 5660 360 - 70<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 5660 360 - 72<br />
wdgz@vkkd-kliniken.de<br />
www.vkkd-kliniken.de<br />
The West German Diabetes and <strong>Health</strong><br />
Centre (WDGZ) in Dusseldorf carries out<br />
check-ups, telemedical monitoring and<br />
behavioural therapies for patients at risk<br />
- all with an eye to preventative health<br />
care. Under the direction of Professor Dr.<br />
Stephan Martin, one of the leading experts<br />
on the prevention of cardiovascular<br />
disease and the treatment of diabetes, a<br />
personalized consultation explores previous<br />
illnesses and analyses the current<br />
health status of the patients. This centre<br />
develops a therapy program individually<br />
tailored to the patient and also takes over<br />
the long-term care as part of therapy for<br />
diabetes.<br />
Prof. Dr. med. Stephan<br />
Martin: Chief Physician for<br />
Diabetes and Director of<br />
the West German Diabetes<br />
and <strong>Health</strong> Centre (WDGZ)<br />
in the Association of Catholic<br />
Clinics of Dusseldorf<br />
(VKKD).<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
The Dental Practice am Lindenhof<br />
Naturalness, aesthetics and functionality in the mouth<br />
Modern dentistry offers great possibilities<br />
for recreating dentures as perfect as natural teeth.<br />
Dentistry<br />
The Lindenhof dental clinic in Sankt Augustin<br />
specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive<br />
dentistry for adults and<br />
children. The aim of the aesthetic and<br />
reconstructive dentistry is dental health<br />
care that not only functions well, but<br />
is also aesthetically sophisticated. Diseased<br />
tooth structure is replaced by<br />
special biocompatible ceramic materials.<br />
Ceramic is much more similar to the natural<br />
tooth structure than gold and can<br />
be attached to the natural tooth adhesive,<br />
so that a real connection between<br />
the ceramic and tooth arises. The clinic‘s<br />
„digital dentistry“ allows the preparation<br />
of ceramic crowns and fillings in just one<br />
treatment session, without tedious dental<br />
impressions or corrections.<br />
A dental restoration can be completed in<br />
a very short time. Extensive treatments<br />
can be performed with local or full<br />
anaesthesia, as requested - for example,<br />
by means of nitrous oxide sedation for<br />
children or anxious patients.<br />
®<br />
Dentistry am Lindenhof<br />
Practice Christiane K.E. Feinen, MSc.<br />
Bonner Straße 81a<br />
53757 Sankt Augustin<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2241 397 39 - 90<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2241 397 39 - 91<br />
info@praxis-feinen.de<br />
www.praxis-feinen.de<br />
dental suite ─ Heibach Dentistry<br />
Your partner for all dental aesthetic disciplines<br />
Find all areas of modern dentistry under one roof.<br />
The dental suite‘s experience of more<br />
than fifty years in complex and aesthetically<br />
sophisticated dental disciplines,<br />
including 3D implantology, parodontology,<br />
endodontics, and jaw joint therapy<br />
(CMD), speaks to the strengths and success<br />
of the partnership. This is combined<br />
with the clinic‘s expert dental technology<br />
lab and the know-how of more than 50<br />
employees, who have only one objective:<br />
Your complete satisfaction. The dental<br />
suite‘s primary challenge is to provide<br />
their patients with perfect treatment,<br />
from a dental-medical as well as aesthetic<br />
point of view. This is supported by the<br />
use of the most modern treatment methods<br />
and techniques.<br />
The dental suite‘s services<br />
are available at two locations<br />
in the Rhine Region:<br />
- directly at the Cologne<br />
Bonn Airport<br />
- in Rösrath next to Cologne.<br />
zahnmedizin heibach<br />
dental suite<br />
Terminal 1A/B, Arrivals Level<br />
51147 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2203 20 330 - 20<br />
Hauptstraße 49, 51503 Rösrath<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2205 21 - 12<br />
info@dental-suite.de<br />
www.dental-suite.de<br />
®<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Dentistry<br />
Diadentis Dusseldorf ─ Discrete and first class<br />
Perfect service for perfect teeth<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y, beautiful teeth have become a measure of quality of life.<br />
They function like a fountain of youth and facilitate success in private<br />
and business affairs.<br />
Diadentis Dusseldorf<br />
Airport City<br />
Peter-Müller-Straße 20<br />
40468 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 171734 - 36<br />
Fax: +49 (0)201 2527 - 84<br />
info@diadentis.de<br />
www.diadentis.de<br />
A thorough, professional teeth cleaning<br />
leaves the mouth feeling good - a classic<br />
feeling of well-being, only a few minutes<br />
from your flight gate.<br />
Diadentis, the dental outpatient centre<br />
at Dusseldorf Airport, offers dental wellness<br />
and care at the highest medical and<br />
technical level. The range of practicing<br />
physicians, each with over twenty years<br />
of international experience, covers<br />
aesthetic dentistry (e.g. treatment with<br />
veneers) as well as implantology and<br />
endodontics. Diadentis uses complex,<br />
high-end dentistry, including 3D X-rays in<br />
the diagnosis and surgical microscopes.<br />
One highlight is the three-dimensional<br />
capture of your chewing and bite; this<br />
information is used to customize your<br />
dentures. Appointments are available 7<br />
days a week, treatment can involve general<br />
anaesthesia, as necessary. Diadentis<br />
operates as one of the few German<br />
dental centres using the methods of the<br />
Pankey Institute in Miami / USA.<br />
Rhine Pharmacy in the centre of Bonn<br />
Your health is our priority.<br />
Rhine Pharmacy<br />
Proprietor: Firas Meeßen-Al-Hafez<br />
Gerhard-von-Are-Straße 4-6<br />
53111 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 63 50 - 22<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 69 52 - 51<br />
rhein-pharmacy-bonn@t-online.de<br />
www.rheinpharmacy.de<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Mon-Fri 8:30 - 19:00<br />
Sat 9:00 - 16:00<br />
Friendly and expert advice<br />
The health of their customers is the top<br />
priority of the pharmaceutical specialists<br />
at the Rhine Pharmacy in Bonn.<br />
Qualified and customized consultation<br />
by trained pharmacy staff is an obvious<br />
component of good service for all issues<br />
affecting your health.<br />
Consultation in English and Arabic<br />
The international team at the Rhine<br />
Pharmacy provides expert advice in English<br />
or Arabic too. The team will help you<br />
in all matters related to health and also<br />
supports you in finding a German preparation<br />
for an equivalent drug from your<br />
home country.<br />
If necessary, the Rhine Pharmacy can also<br />
ship your medicines internationally.<br />
Location<br />
The Rhine Pharmacy is located in the centre<br />
of Bonn, just a short walk from Bonn<br />
Central Station.<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
aesthetic clinic Dr. Dr. med. Stein Tveten<br />
„Beauty Goes Natural“<br />
Dr. Dr. med. Stein Tveten<br />
Born in Oslo, the doctor<br />
studied medicine and then<br />
dentistry in Germany. He<br />
obtained licensing approvals<br />
in Norway and Germany.<br />
After his residency for oral and maxillofacial<br />
surgery in Essen, he treated severe<br />
accidental injuries to the face as a chief<br />
consultant in reconstructive surgery in<br />
Oslo. This led to his growing interest in<br />
cosmetic surgery.<br />
Dr. Dr. Stein Tveten opened his first clinic<br />
specializing in plastic surgery in Oslo in<br />
1999, which today has a network of more<br />
than 80 anti-aging clinics.<br />
There has been a third aesthetic clinic in<br />
Bad Honnef near Bonn since 2006, in addition<br />
to a private clinic in the Oberallgäu<br />
region. Here, the focus is also on holistic<br />
cosmetic medicine with non-surgical and<br />
surgical treatments.<br />
Years of experience in aesthetic medicine and dermatological cosmetics<br />
combine the best methods to form an effective rejuvenation concept.<br />
Dr. Dr. Tveten has been a specialist in injections<br />
with hyaluronic acid and the use<br />
of botulinum toxin type A, or Botox, for<br />
over 16 years. With hyaluronic acid, a socalled<br />
filler, wrinkles in the face area are<br />
padded and in this way lifted or filled. In<br />
the case of Botox, certain muscle impulses<br />
are „immobilized“ for a period of a<br />
few months, so that the face appears relaxed<br />
and youthful.<br />
Dr. Dr. Stein Tveten has many years of experience<br />
in aesthetic medicine and dermatological<br />
cosmetics, from which he<br />
combines the best methods to form an<br />
effective rejuvenation concept.<br />
In the aesthetic clinics, you receive treatment<br />
only from the best-trained doctors<br />
and therapists with extensive experience<br />
in the latest techniques and technologies.<br />
These specialists take a great deal<br />
of time and care for the individual and<br />
intensive consultation so as to discuss<br />
your available options in detail.<br />
The goal of aesthetic clinics is to emphasize<br />
your very own radiance, offering<br />
the aesthetic correction to achieve the<br />
best results for you. The aesthetic clinics<br />
take your personal desires and medical<br />
criteria into account to create your own<br />
personalized treatment plan. You as a<br />
person are the centre of attention in the<br />
aesthetic clinics, and it is extremely important<br />
to them that they achieve natural<br />
results and satisfied clients.<br />
The range of services offered by the<br />
aesthetic clinics cover all areas of aesthetic<br />
plastic surgery:<br />
••<br />
Neck lift<br />
••<br />
Blepharoplasty<br />
••<br />
Liposuction<br />
••<br />
Breast surgery<br />
••<br />
Tummy, upper arm and<br />
thigh tightening<br />
••<br />
Hair transplants<br />
••<br />
Wrinkle injections with Botox<br />
and Hyaluron<br />
••<br />
Body tightening with AWT<br />
and ultrasound<br />
••<br />
Permanent make-up<br />
••<br />
Cosmetic treatments<br />
The clinic‘s own products in the care line<br />
„AGE Home“, used by the beauticians in<br />
the studios, also include a closed system<br />
for an application at home.<br />
aesthetic clinic<br />
aesthetic clinic GmbH<br />
Steinsbüscher Hof 2<br />
53604 Bad Honnef<br />
Contact: Uschi Glass<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2224 989 87 - 40<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2224 989 87 - 44<br />
badhonnef@aesthetic-info.com<br />
www.aesthetic-info.com<br />
Plastic Surgery<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Among our areas of expertise:<br />
Plastic Surgery<br />
••<br />
Complete maxillofacial surgery, especially<br />
of the eyelids and Grave‘s disease<br />
(complicated eyelid corrections, thyroid<br />
eye disease, ectropion, corrections<br />
after failed operations)<br />
••<br />
Whole breast cancer surgery with immediate<br />
breast reconstruction, especially<br />
with your own tissue from the<br />
abdomen/back. Through the cooperation<br />
with the Breast Centre Cologne-<br />
Hohenlind, we ensure the optimal care<br />
of patients.<br />
••<br />
Entire breast surgery with scar-free<br />
techniques (reduction, augmentation,<br />
lift, alignment with asymmetry or malformations)<br />
••<br />
Full body tightening in surgery (body lift<br />
as per Lockwood) after severe weight<br />
loss or skin relaxation<br />
••<br />
Defect coverage and restoration operations<br />
after an accident, tumour removal,<br />
burns<br />
••<br />
Malignant skin and soft tissue tumours<br />
of the entire body<br />
••<br />
Cosmetic surgery (facial cosmetic surgery<br />
with face lift, upper and lower eyelid<br />
corrections, nose/ear corrections<br />
and tightening operations, liposuction)<br />
••<br />
Non-surgical wrinkle treatment with fillers,<br />
Botox, volume augmentation with<br />
autologous fat<br />
The Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Wesseling has<br />
been certified by TÜV Rheinland as per DIN<br />
EN ISO 9001:2008.<br />
Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Wesseling<br />
Academic Teaching Hospital<br />
at the University of Bonn,<br />
Department of Plastic Surgery<br />
Bonner Straße 84<br />
50389 Wesseling<br />
Contact: Elisabeth Breuer<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2236 77 - 387<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2236 77 - 380<br />
pl.chirurgie@krankenhaus-wesseling.de<br />
www.plastische-wesseling.de<br />
The Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Wesseling is a part of Maria<br />
Hilf NRW gGmbH, a well-known provider of hospitals,<br />
nursing homes, youth services and disabled facilities.<br />
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery in the<br />
Dreifaltigkeits Hospital, Wesseling<br />
The department provides all patients with the highest standard<br />
of safety and expertise, from the initial consultation to follow-up care.<br />
The Department of Plastic Surgery in the<br />
Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Wesseling offers<br />
a wide range of plastic surgery options.<br />
Some of the plastic surgery treatments<br />
under the direction of Dr. Richter are the<br />
best in Germany. The department offers<br />
all patients the highest level of expertise<br />
and safety and is happy to accompany<br />
you from the initial consultation through<br />
to follow-up care.<br />
International Patients<br />
Because of the abundance of specialized<br />
expertise in the Department of Plastic<br />
Surgery at the Dreifaltigkeits Hospital<br />
Wesseling, it has become a destination<br />
for many foreign patients from around<br />
the world. It offers excellent quality of<br />
care and superior service. These services<br />
are the focus of treatment and contribute<br />
to better recovery for the patients who<br />
seek help and understanding here.<br />
The Department of Plastic Surgery has a<br />
great reputation not only for its medicaltechnological<br />
quality, but also for the<br />
high quality of its secondary services. As<br />
an international patient, the Department<br />
organizes multilingual staff or interpretation<br />
services for your care. Chauffeur<br />
services and the organization of a cultural<br />
program for companions in the neighbouring<br />
cities of Cologne and Bonn are<br />
also a part of their services. Particularly<br />
important to the Department is sensitivity<br />
training for the personnel with respect<br />
to cultural differences, including, for example,<br />
veiling, prayer times, the behaviour<br />
of visitors and hygiene rituals.<br />
A multilingual brochure, a particular diet,<br />
comfortable rooms equipped with TV/radio<br />
programs and newspapers in the local<br />
language, family suites with a living room<br />
or a separate bedroom for companions,<br />
internet access and an appropriate sanitary<br />
area along with options for religious<br />
worship are also among the services that<br />
we offer our patients from abroad.<br />
Dr. med. Dirk F. Richter<br />
Chief Physician of the Department<br />
of Plastic Surgery<br />
at the Dreifaltigkeits Hospital<br />
in Wesseling.<br />
Dr. Richter is an internationally<br />
renowned expert in the field of<br />
plastic and cosmetic surgery. His highly<br />
specialized team provides patients with<br />
plastic surgical expertise at the highest<br />
level. As a frequent speaker at international<br />
conferences, the Chief Physician and<br />
his staff demonstrate their high level of<br />
expertise in all areas of plastic and cosmetic<br />
surgery in live operations.<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Dr. Schlossberger Clinic at Alter Markt<br />
Cosmetic Dermatology in the Heart of Cologne<br />
„Look as young as you feel!“ That is the motto of Dr. Uta Schlossberger<br />
and her Dermatology team at Alter Markt in Cologne.<br />
Come in and feel comfortable...<br />
... this can be taken literally coming from<br />
Dr. Schlossberger. The specialist in dermatology<br />
focuses on gentle, effective – and<br />
above all – customised treatments to reduce<br />
the signs of aging of the skin and other<br />
undesirable dermatological phenomena.<br />
Wrinkle treatments with botulinum toxin<br />
(Botox) or hyaluronic acid as well as combination<br />
treatments are very popular. Hyaluronic<br />
acid is also the drug of choice for<br />
lip injections, the treatment of scars and<br />
the correction of hollow cheeks and contour<br />
defects. With the blunt Pix‘L cannula,<br />
Dr. Schlossberger is able to inject the<br />
skin in a manner that is particularly low in<br />
terms of pain and side effects. This includes<br />
the eye region and large-scale operations,<br />
such as the soft volume lift, a special<br />
„volume facelift“ that is non-invasive.<br />
A special area of expertise of Dr. Schlossberger<br />
is hand rejuvenation: hyaluronic<br />
acid, laser, IPL or chemical peels make<br />
every handshake nice. Laser treatments<br />
for scars and wrinkles as well as permanent<br />
hair removal are also requested<br />
frequently. Dr. Schlossberger also treats<br />
spider veins, burst veins and varicose veins<br />
using injections and laser treatments.<br />
The patient as focus<br />
The patient is the focus at the practice at<br />
Alter Markt in Cologne. This includes not<br />
only first-class consultation and treatment,<br />
but also an all-around feeling of<br />
wellness. Besides the German language,<br />
consultations are available in in English,<br />
French, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Italian,<br />
Portuguese and Greek.<br />
The doctors at the clinic are all members<br />
of the most prestigious professional societies<br />
relevant to the fields of dermatology,<br />
allergology, dermatological aesthetics<br />
and cosmetics and they are also<br />
active as speakers. By continuously participating<br />
in training at the highest national<br />
and international levels, they are always<br />
on the cutting edge of dermatological research<br />
and therapy. The practice is voluntarily<br />
subject to the quality management<br />
of the TÜV and is re-assessed annually.<br />
Dr. med. Uta Schlossberger<br />
Specialist in Dermatology<br />
and Venereology and<br />
Allergology, laser medicine,<br />
aesthetic dermatology and<br />
anti-aging in Cologne.<br />
Apart from her work as a physician, Dr. Berger<br />
is also active as an international speaker<br />
and trainer, media dermatologist and as the<br />
spokesperson the Professional Association<br />
of German Dermatologists (BVDD). She studied<br />
medicine at the Humboldt University<br />
in Berlin/Charité, University of St. Andrews/<br />
Scotland and the University of Bonn. Since<br />
2006, Dr. Schlossberger has led the Clinic for<br />
Dermatology at Alter Markt in Cologne.<br />
Dermatology at Alter Markt<br />
Practice of Dr. Uta Schlossberger<br />
Alter Markt 36-42<br />
50667 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 9259 - 580<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 9259 - 583<br />
info@drschlossberger.de<br />
www.drschlossberger.de<br />
Plastic Surgery<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Kaiser-Karl Rehabilitation Clinic in the Heart of Bonn<br />
The specialized clinic with holistic treatment methodology<br />
The Kaiser-Karl Clinic is a subsidiary of Eifelhöhen-Klinik AG and specializes<br />
in the rehabilitative and conservative treatment of indications in<br />
orthopaedics, internal medicine and geriatrics.<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Kaiser-Karl-Klinik GmbH<br />
Graurheindorfer Straße 137<br />
53117 Bonn<br />
Admissions Office<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 6833 - 800<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 6833 - 333<br />
info@kaiser-karl-klinik.de<br />
www.kaiser-karl-klinik.de<br />
The goal of their work is the best possible<br />
restoration of well-being of their<br />
patients. To this end, the clinic has deliberately<br />
opted for a holistic approach so<br />
as to place the focus on the individual<br />
as a whole. In this way, the recovery is<br />
supported in physical, mental and social<br />
terms. The medical-therapeutic approach<br />
is always based on up-to-date scientific<br />
knowledge.<br />
This method of treatment is made possible<br />
by the close interdisciplinary cooperation<br />
of the clinic departments. It<br />
covers all aspects of care, from diagnosis<br />
to treatment to follow-up care. This results<br />
in the following treatment plan: The<br />
required drug therapy is combined with<br />
physical medicine, naturopathy, health<br />
training and nutritional advice.<br />
An in-house Department of Traditional<br />
Chinese Medicine allows effective Eastern<br />
methods to be included in the treatment.<br />
Lectures and training on various<br />
diseases complement this.<br />
The Kaiser-Karl Clinic is certified as per<br />
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and IQMP-Reha. It<br />
is a member of the Quality Association of<br />
Nutritional Competence eV and has the<br />
RAL Quality Mark for „expertise in correct<br />
eating.“ However, the Kaiser Karl Clinic<br />
places the highest value on its specialized<br />
staff and caregivers. With their expertise<br />
and personal care, they are essential<br />
in order to strengthen the rehabilitation<br />
potential of the patient. The treatment<br />
team includes doctors and nurses, physical<br />
therapists and massage therapists,<br />
social workers, psychologists, occupational<br />
therapists, speech therapists, and -<br />
if necessary - other specialists, who are<br />
multilingual.<br />
Unique ambience in the heart of Bonn<br />
The unique ambiance of the clinic is a<br />
significant factor in patient recovery. Its<br />
hotel-like character and award-winning<br />
architecture convey a soothing atmosphere.<br />
Located in the heart of Bonn, the<br />
clinic is easy to reach, and provides the<br />
environment of a delightful city.<br />
Shortcuts are also ensured in the clinic.<br />
Through a comprehensive diagnosis,<br />
most exams are self-directed. An excellent<br />
restaurant, a medical supply shop, a<br />
hairdresser and a kiosk are also available<br />
to the patients. Internet access in the<br />
patient‘s room, multilingual TV programs,<br />
swimming pool and sauna also contribute<br />
to the comfort of the facility. The restaurant<br />
KAROLINGER offers a comfortable<br />
space with a view of the garden for those<br />
special occasions.<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg Clinic<br />
Quality rehabilitation in an idyllic mountain setting<br />
Top-of-the-line equipment and innovative therapies:<br />
the Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg Rehab Clinic offers effective rehab<br />
procedures at the highest international level.<br />
The Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg Clinic is distinguished<br />
by its 15 years of medical and<br />
therapeutic rehabilitation in the areas of<br />
Neurology, Orthopaedics and Osteology.<br />
It has an interdisciplinary Neuro-orthopaedic<br />
ward run by Chief Physicians Dr.<br />
Markus Ebke (Neurology) and Dr. Klaus<br />
M. Peters (Orthopaedics). This department<br />
treats movement disorders based<br />
on neurological diseases. The clinic offers<br />
special programs for arthritis, stroke,<br />
and thalidomide damage and has made<br />
a name for itself as a clinical centre for<br />
Osteology. The Rhein-Sieg Clinic employs<br />
over 200 highly skilled professionals for<br />
your treatment success. The multilingual<br />
team provides efficient treatment for patients<br />
from the English-, Russian-, Arabicand<br />
Turkish-speaking world. All patients<br />
have comfortable single rooms with bath/<br />
shower, toilet, telephone, TV connection,<br />
emergency call system and balcony. The<br />
Clinic has appropriately equipped rooms<br />
for treatment in pairs.<br />
Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg Clinic<br />
Höhenstraße 30<br />
51588 Nümbrecht<br />
Contact: Dirk Schaffrath<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2293 920 - 600<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2293 903 - 274<br />
dschaffrath@dbkg.de<br />
www.dbkg.de<br />
We specialize in:<br />
- Amputee gait training<br />
- Gait training after prosthesis<br />
system conversion<br />
- Patients with phantom pain<br />
and stump problems<br />
- Resource consultation<br />
- Support in your native language:<br />
German, Russian,<br />
Arabic and English<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
rahm centre for health<br />
The rahm Centre for <strong>Health</strong> provides you with high-quality, high-tech<br />
tools and rehabilitation training for prostheses,<br />
increasing your quality of life.<br />
Electronically and mechanically controlled<br />
prostheses for arm and leg joints<br />
combined with the latest socket technology,<br />
computer-assisted motion analysis<br />
conducted by specially trained physical<br />
therapists: all are offered by the rahm<br />
Centre for <strong>Health</strong>. One cannot control<br />
fate, only deal with and master it.<br />
rahm, a family business, is part of an interdisciplinary<br />
team of physicians, therapists<br />
and technicians, all of whom share<br />
the goal of offering you the most up-todate<br />
prosthetic technology. In the fitting<br />
and supply of prostheses, quality and<br />
functionality are the primary intentions.<br />
The rahm Centre for <strong>Health</strong> has set up an<br />
in-house gait training centre for precisely<br />
this reason. Here, you are introduced to<br />
customized gait training and the functional<br />
capabilities and applications of the<br />
prosthesis. To this end, the Centre provides<br />
a gait analysis with various knee-joint<br />
and foot systems in advance so as to determine<br />
the optimal treatment for you.<br />
rahm Centre for <strong>Health</strong> GmbH<br />
Iltisweg 1-3<br />
53842 Troisdorf-Spich<br />
Contact: Anja Griegel<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2241 908 - 454<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2241 908 - 209<br />
anja.griegel@rahm.de<br />
www.rahm.de<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
„Back on Your Feet“: The UniReha Cologne<br />
New approaches to child and youth rehabilitation<br />
In collaboration with the University Hospital of Cologne, UniReha GmbH offers<br />
holistic, exclusive rehabilitation services for children with mobility disorders.<br />
UniReha GmbH<br />
Centre for Children‘s Rehabilitation<br />
Lindenburger Allee 44<br />
50931 Cologne<br />
Contact: Sabine Möller<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 47 887 - 780<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 47 888 - 696<br />
sabine.moeller-hoebing@unireha-koeln.de<br />
www.unireha-koeln.de<br />
At the Centre for Children‘s Rehabilitation<br />
at UniReha, interdisciplinary methods<br />
of treatment are combined with the sidealternating<br />
vibration therapy (a modern<br />
muscle-training method adapted from<br />
space research) and computer-assisted<br />
treadmill training in the context of the<br />
certified Cologne rehabilitation concept<br />
„Back on Your Feet“.<br />
Prof. Dr. Eckhard Schönau, Senior Physician<br />
at the University Hospital of Cologne,<br />
developed the concept, building on many<br />
years of research to improve nerve, muscle<br />
and bone function in childhood and<br />
adolescence. The concept has received<br />
numerous research awards. The course of<br />
therapy is divided into different sections,<br />
in which hospitalization and in-home training<br />
units complement one another.<br />
In the process, patients from around the<br />
world are looked after by a highly qualified<br />
team. It consists of specialists from<br />
the fields of Child and Adolescent Medicine,<br />
Paediatric Neurology and Orthopaedics,<br />
physical therapists, nurses, assistants<br />
and nutritionists.<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic<br />
Strümper Straße 111<br />
40670 Meerbusch<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2159 679 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2159 679 - 1566<br />
info@stmtk.de<br />
www.stmtk.de<br />
St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic Meerbusch-Dusseldorf:<br />
Holistic therapies for all walks of life<br />
The St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic provides inpatient rehabilitation in the<br />
largest urban metropolitan area in Germany and in close proximity to<br />
those affected.<br />
The St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic in Meerbusch<br />
is an inpatient rehabilitation facility<br />
for the areas of Geriatrics, Neurology and<br />
Paediatric Neurology. Our comfortable clinic<br />
atmosphere, with its open, friendly and<br />
modern hospital architecture, facilitates the<br />
success of the therapy or rehabilitation.<br />
The Therapy Clinic has scientifically based<br />
treatment programs for patients of all<br />
ages, from infants to the elderly. The programs<br />
have a gentle, holistic approach to<br />
the patient.<br />
„Evidence-based medicine“ means that<br />
the effectiveness of therapeutic techniques<br />
is proven by scientific research -<br />
which is not to say other techniques based<br />
on experience are ignored, however. Each<br />
treatment is always carefully tailored to<br />
the needs of the individual patient.<br />
The St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic is a part<br />
of the Association of Catholic Hospitals<br />
in Dusseldorf (VKKD), which is one of the<br />
leading providers of health services in the<br />
Dusseldorf area.<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Obtain a „Second Opinion“<br />
Will I be treated properly<br />
What options does modern medicine offer for the treatment of my illness<br />
Is surgery really necessary<br />
It is difficult for a patient to judge whether<br />
or not a therapy for a severe illness<br />
is up-to-date medically and if it is the best<br />
option for treatment. Medical services<br />
around the world vary in quality. For this<br />
reason, more and more people travel abroad<br />
to receive medical treatment.<br />
However, it is not always necessary to go<br />
to Germany. Treatment may not be necessary<br />
at all if the diagnosis in the native<br />
country was incorrect. Moreover, not<br />
everyone can afford treatment in Germany.<br />
There are also situations in which the<br />
patient is in critical condition and travel<br />
can be life-threatening. This is when it is<br />
extremely important to seek the opinion<br />
of qualified foreign doctors in order to<br />
make the right decision.<br />
For such cases, a special product was<br />
designed for foreign patients: „Second<br />
Opinion“. The „Second Opinion“ is an expert<br />
review of the medical documents by<br />
German specialists. The patient is better<br />
informed and can make the right decision<br />
for further treatment. Many foreign doctors<br />
welcome such assessments. Some<br />
even insist, since they understand that<br />
the level of knowledge and the capabilities<br />
of medicine are very different from<br />
country to country. The help and experience<br />
of foreign colleagues can be very<br />
useful, particularly in difficult cases.<br />
Important questions that can be answered<br />
with the „Second Opinion“:<br />
••<br />
Are the diagnosis and the stage of<br />
disease correct<br />
••<br />
Do I really need the proposed treatment/surgery<br />
••<br />
Are there alternative/new treatments<br />
and medications<br />
••<br />
Do I need to travel to Germany for<br />
treatment<br />
The specialists chosen for the evaluation<br />
are specialized in a particular area and<br />
have gained many years of experience.<br />
The following documents are required to<br />
obtain a „Second Opinion“:<br />
••<br />
laboratory values,<br />
••<br />
all examination and surgical findings,<br />
••<br />
a detailed medical history<br />
••<br />
a list of medications, and<br />
••<br />
histological findings and images in<br />
chronological order.<br />
It is also important to formulate all sorts<br />
of questions for the doctor. The documents<br />
should preferably be translated<br />
into English or German. If this is not possible,<br />
a qualified translator will provide<br />
the corresponding translation. All documents<br />
will be securely transmitted to the<br />
appropriate specialist. Depending on the<br />
situation, the request will be processed<br />
within 1-5 days. A foreign patient receives<br />
a detailed medical report with recommendations<br />
for all possible treatments,<br />
which can be translated into the local<br />
language. Of course, it is still possible to<br />
arrange treatment in Germany after the<br />
„Second Opinion“.<br />
These remote consultations help make<br />
the right decision, get a qualified recommendation<br />
in time and correct the treatment<br />
plan, if necessary. Apart from the<br />
medical reassurance, this can also save<br />
time and money.<br />
German Hospital Partners<br />
Brunnenallee 21<br />
53173 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 387291 - 79<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 387291 - 74<br />
sec-opinion@hospital-partners.com<br />
www.hospital-partners.com<br />
Second Opinion<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
PAN Reproductive and Fertility<br />
Institute services:<br />
••<br />
Diagnosis and treatment of<br />
endocrine disorders<br />
••<br />
Endoscopic diagnosis<br />
••<br />
Endoscopic diagnosis<br />
••<br />
Ovarian stimulation and<br />
insemination therapy<br />
••<br />
In-vitro fertilization -<br />
IVF / ET, ICSI, TESE, PKD<br />
••<br />
Cryopreservation of egg and sperm<br />
cells, ovarian and testicular tissue<br />
••<br />
Interdisciplinary consultations in the<br />
event of repeated miscarriages<br />
••<br />
Psychosomatic care<br />
Gynaecological Endocrinology<br />
and Reproductive Medicine:<br />
Dr. med. Stefan Palm<br />
Dr. med. Irene Pütz<br />
Dr. med. Mirko Dannhof<br />
Priv-Doz. Dr. med Dolores Foth<br />
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists<br />
MVZ PAN Institute of Endocrinology<br />
and Reproductive Medicine<br />
„Life is a gift for which we do our best“<br />
Comprehensive care at the highest level.<br />
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology:<br />
Dr. med. Georg Mansmann<br />
Internist<br />
Laboratory Medicine:<br />
Dr. med. Sigrid Gerards<br />
Dr. med. Jürgen Laser<br />
Laboratory Physicians<br />
Reproductive Biology:<br />
Dipl.-Biol. Claudia Grewenig<br />
Reproductive Biologist (ESHRE)<br />
Dr. rer. nat. Maike Warnstedt<br />
Dr. rer. nat. Bastian Schäferhoff<br />
Biologists<br />
Psychosomatic Medicine:<br />
Dipl.-Psych. Anika Sauer<br />
Psychotherapist<br />
Fertility Surgery:<br />
Priv-Doz. Dr. Torsten Schmidt<br />
Gynaecologist (MIC III)<br />
Senology:<br />
Priv-Doz. Dr. Martina Breidenbach<br />
Gynecologist<br />
The wish for a child is one of the most<br />
natural and most beautiful feelings that<br />
a couple can share. Unfortunately, there<br />
may be many reasons why such wishes<br />
remain unfulfilled. Now, however, it is<br />
possible to better identify and treat the<br />
causes.<br />
At the interdisciplinary centre in the PAN<br />
Clinic, all employees work hard to help<br />
fulfil your dream of having a child – and,<br />
as evidenced by consistently high pregnancy<br />
and birth rates, with above-average<br />
success.<br />
Miracles cannot be promised, however.<br />
Based on many years of experience and<br />
by using the latest treatment methods,<br />
the MVZ PAN Institute of Endocrinology<br />
and Reproductive Medicine is often able<br />
to help. The interdisciplinary collaboration<br />
enables the rapid clarification of the<br />
causes of disease and the best treatment.<br />
This is not only medically but also<br />
psychologically necessary, because infertility<br />
is a major challenge for the psyche,<br />
as well.<br />
subject to continuous quality management.<br />
The various areas are certified by<br />
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and DIN EN ISO<br />
14644-1 (clean-room laboratory); the reproduction<br />
medicine laboratory is accredited:<br />
D-PL-13268-01-00.<br />
The interdisciplinary expertise and over<br />
25 years of experience enable the team<br />
at the PAN Institute at the PAN Clinic to<br />
achieve high success rates in fertility treatment<br />
on par with international centres.<br />
Dr. med. Stefan Palm<br />
A female doctor with a<br />
focus on Gynaecological<br />
Endocrinology and Reproductive<br />
Medicine and the<br />
Medical Director of the<br />
PAN Institute and the PAN Clinic Cologne.<br />
Dr. Palm founded the PAN Clinic am Neumarkt<br />
and the PAN Institute in 1999. Dr.<br />
Palm is one of Germany’s leading experts<br />
in the field of reproductive medicine<br />
according to the „FOCUS Doctors‘ List<br />
2012“.<br />
Reproductive Medicine<br />
MVZ PAN Institute<br />
Reproductive and<br />
Fertility Institute Cologne<br />
Zeppelinstraße 1 / Neumarkt-Gallery<br />
50667 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 2776 - 200<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 2776 - 201<br />
repro@pan-klinik.de<br />
www.mvz-pan-institut.de<br />
Customized therapy at an international<br />
level<br />
The PAN Institute of Endocrinology and<br />
Reproductive Medicine is affiliated with<br />
the PAN Clinic am Neumarkt. Endocrinologists,<br />
reproductive physicians, gynaecological<br />
surgeons, andrologists,<br />
geneticists, biologists, anaesthetists, nutritionists<br />
and psychologists work closely<br />
together under one roof. Patient care is<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Prof. Dr. med.<br />
Jan-Steffen Krüssel<br />
is the Coordinator of Uni-<br />
KiD Fertility Centre at the<br />
University Hospital Dusseldorf,<br />
a specialist in gynaecology<br />
and obstetrics with an emphasis<br />
on endocrinological gynaecology and<br />
reproductive medicine. After medical studies<br />
and specialist training in gynaecology<br />
and obstetrics at the University Women‘s<br />
Clinic at the Heinrich-Heine University in<br />
Dusseldorf, Prof. Krüssel is now the Coordinator<br />
of UniKiD as well as a Professor in<br />
the Faculty of Medicine at the Heinrich-<br />
Heine University.<br />
„UniKiD“: The Fertility Centre<br />
at the University Hospital Dusseldorf<br />
Interdisciplinary treatment at the highest scientific level of a university<br />
hospital and the personal service of an ultra-modern private practice.<br />
For many couples, infertility is a strong<br />
psychological and physical stress and the<br />
search for the causes and treatment options<br />
are often expensive and tedious.<br />
To better aide infertile couples, the University<br />
Hospital of Dusseldorf set up the University<br />
Interdisciplinary Fertility Centre<br />
Dusseldorf (UniKiD) under the auspices of<br />
the Women‘s Clinic. Today, with more than<br />
800 oocyte retrievals per year, it is one of<br />
the leading fertility centres in Germany.<br />
There has been a fertility clinic in the<br />
Women‘s Clinic of the University Hospital<br />
Dusseldorf (UKD) for 20 years. To date, several<br />
thousand treatments have been carried<br />
out there.<br />
The treatment process<br />
First, the treatment team at the UniKiD<br />
attempts to find a clear diagnosis of the<br />
cause of infertility. Since the cause of infertility<br />
can be varied, these tests, which<br />
are always performed for both partners,<br />
can take a little time. After a clear explanation<br />
is found, a treatment plan tailored<br />
to your diagnosis is developed. Your physician<br />
then discusses the plan, the duration<br />
of the treatment and the individual<br />
therapy steps with you in detail.<br />
Interdisciplinary collaboration<br />
In the UniKiD, specialists from the areas<br />
of gynaecological endocrinology and reproductive<br />
medicine, andrology, urology,<br />
psychosomatic medicine and human<br />
genetics look after the patients. Thanks<br />
to the integration of UniKiD in the University<br />
Hospital Dusseldorf, our patients<br />
always receive optimal medical care.<br />
Consiliary exams in the fields of internal<br />
medicine, neurology, coagulation system<br />
and transfusion medicine, anaesthesia,<br />
and other disciplines are available<br />
at any time.<br />
International cooperation and scientific<br />
activities<br />
The focus of the scientific work in Uni-<br />
KiD is the study of the causes of infertility<br />
and the advancement of fertility<br />
techniques. The high scientific level of<br />
the working group is evidenced by more<br />
than 100 national and international publications,<br />
book and poster contributions,<br />
along with lectures, on-going grants<br />
from the German Research Association<br />
(DFG) and national and international<br />
collaborations. In addition, our patients<br />
benefit from international collaboration<br />
with renowned universities in the U.S.,<br />
Europe and Asia. In this way, the team<br />
can take advantage of the most up-todate<br />
knowledge from international scientists.<br />
For a particular feeling of well-being<br />
The primary objective of UniKiD is the<br />
well-being of patients. To this end, the<br />
following amenities are available:<br />
••<br />
Appointments to suit individual needs,<br />
practically without waiting times<br />
••<br />
Patient-friendly opening hours (discrete<br />
treatments in a private and professional<br />
sense)<br />
••<br />
Direct access to the University Hospital<br />
Dusseldorf for UniKiD patients, with<br />
dedicated parking right outside the<br />
door of the centre<br />
••<br />
Special comfort service with drinks<br />
and coffees in the waiting area<br />
UniKiD<br />
Interdisciplinary University<br />
Fertility Centre Dusseldorf<br />
Moorenstraße 5<br />
40225 Dusseldorf<br />
Coordinating Office for<br />
International Patients<br />
Contact: Marlies von Borries<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 81 - 16132<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 81 - 19631<br />
coip@med.uni-duesseldorf.de<br />
www.unikid.de<br />
Reproductive Medicine<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Bonn: „Gateway to the Romantic Rhine“<br />
Bonn surprises with its ever-changing faces: Two thousand years of history, Beethoven‘s birthplace, the city<br />
along the Romantic Rhine, former federal capital, the German UN city and an impressive cultural landscape<br />
invite visitors to explore.<br />
Baroque Splendour and Elegant Flair<br />
Many buildings in Bonn stem from the<br />
times of the prince-electors, when the<br />
city was the seat of royal power. The university<br />
is located in the former Royal Palace<br />
and the rococo Town Hall continues<br />
to receive guests at the most prominent<br />
location downtown.<br />
Beethoven‘s Birthplace<br />
Beethoven‘s birthplace<br />
is not far from the residential<br />
palace. As a museum,<br />
it tells of the life<br />
of the world famous musician<br />
and is much-loved<br />
by national and international guests. The<br />
Beethoven Festival takes place each fall<br />
in honour of the great composer, and<br />
musicians and ensembles from around<br />
the world come to Bonn to perform.<br />
A Must: the Museum Mile<br />
The Museum Mile with its exciting exhibits<br />
is very popular with art lovers from<br />
home and abroad. The Art and Exhibition<br />
Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany,<br />
which often houses up to five different<br />
exhibits, the Bonn Art Museum with the<br />
Rhenish Expressionists and German art<br />
after 1945, and the Museum of the History<br />
of the Federal Republic of Germany<br />
with its astonishing enactments of the<br />
recent past - these buildings are also exciting<br />
from an architectural point of view.<br />
The German Museum in Bonn - the first<br />
museum of contemporary research and<br />
technology in Germany - and the redesigned<br />
Museum Koenig, one of the finest<br />
natural history museums in the country,<br />
are also very popular with young visitors.<br />
There‘s more, however: the Rhenish<br />
State Museum, the Arithmeum, the<br />
Women‘s Museum, the August Macke<br />
House and many others. For a city of<br />
about 320,000 inhabitants, the range of<br />
museums is impressive.<br />
On the Trail of the Capital City Era<br />
In the former government district, visitors<br />
can wander the traces of the capital<br />
city era. On the „Path of Democracy“, visitors<br />
pass by the political stations from<br />
the past 60 years: like the Villa Hammerschmidt,<br />
today official residence of the<br />
Chancellor, and the Chancellor‘s bungalow,<br />
which contains the representative<br />
and the private rooms of the Chancellor.<br />
Castles and Unspoiled Nature along the<br />
Rhine<br />
The Siebengebirge next to Bonn with<br />
their legendary Drachenfels and the<br />
historic Petersberg form the gate to the<br />
Romantic Rhine. With the Drachenfelsbahn,<br />
the oldest rack-and-pinion railway<br />
in Germany, visitors<br />
travel up to the plateau<br />
of the most-frequented<br />
mountain in the country.<br />
Halfway up is Drachenburg<br />
Castle, which has<br />
been lovingly restored<br />
and is affectionately called „Neuschwanstein<br />
on the Rhine“.<br />
„Rhine in Flames“<br />
Every year on the first Saturday<br />
in May, the Rhine<br />
and its castles and attractions<br />
from Linz to Bonn<br />
shine in magical red light<br />
and an illuminated boat<br />
parade travels along the river up to the<br />
Bonn Rheinaue Leisure Park, where a<br />
dramatic fireworks show synchronized<br />
with music concludes the evening.<br />
Bonn Information<br />
Information for your stay:<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 7750 - 23<br />
bonninformation@bonn.de<br />
Tourismus & Congress GmbH<br />
Region Bonn / Rhein-Sieg / Ahrweiler<br />
Information for your stay:<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 910 41 - 0<br />
info@bonn-region.de<br />
www.bonn-region.de<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Kameha Grand Bonn ─ Your Life & Style Hotel<br />
The Kameha Grand Bonn interprets the<br />
classic „grand hotel“ anew:<br />
Experience distinctive design combined<br />
with a cordial service. With a network<br />
of renowned medical partners, the Kameha<br />
Grand Bonn offers the combination<br />
of a first-class stay and medical expertise.<br />
Enjoy the relaxed, yet inspiring<br />
atmosphere in your new home away<br />
from home: the Kameha Grand Bonn.<br />
Kameha Grand Bonn<br />
Am Bonner Bogen 1, 53227 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 4334 - 5000<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 4334 - 5005<br />
info@kamehagrand.com<br />
www.kamehagrand.com<br />
The Hilton Bonn ─ A Blend of Romantic and Modern<br />
The Hilton Bonn is located directly on the<br />
Rhine, in the middle of Bonn city centre<br />
between the Bonn Theatre and the Beethoven<br />
Hall, only 5 minutes’ walk from<br />
Central Station. This modern business<br />
hotel, with its 252 comfortably appointed<br />
guest rooms including nine suites, fitness<br />
room, swimming pool, two restaurants<br />
and terrace with a magnificent view<br />
of the Rhine, is an ideal meeting place in<br />
the „City of Beethoven”. After an extensive<br />
renovation in 2012, the rooms exhibit<br />
a glamorous blend of the Romantic and<br />
modern styles.<br />
Hilton Hotel Bonn<br />
Berliner Freiheit 2, 53111 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 726 - 90<br />
www.hilton.de/bonn<br />
Hotel Aigner ─ Your Hotel in the Bonn Old Town<br />
The Hotel Aigner is located in the reduced-traffic<br />
area of the Old Town, a short<br />
walk from the city centre of Bonn. Bonn‘s<br />
Old Town is a colourful, lively neighbourhood<br />
with houses from the turn of the<br />
century. Fine restaurants and unique<br />
shops are all within walking distance.<br />
One- or two-bedroom apartments are<br />
available for extended stays. The apartments<br />
are fully furnished and equipped.<br />
They each have a bathroom and a small<br />
combi-kitchen with a fridge and coffeemaker.<br />
Hotel Aigner Bonn<br />
Dorotheenstraße 12, 53111 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 6040 - 60<br />
www.hotel-aigner.de<br />
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<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Cologne: „The Vibrant Cultural Metropolis on the Rhine“<br />
The landmark of the bustling metropolis on the Rhine is the world-famous Cologne Cathedral. The Old Town<br />
with its typical „Kölsch“ flair is located within walking distance of the shopping district. Cologne is the capital<br />
of the Rhenish lifestyle, and apart from the Carnival and the many cultural and artistic highlights, offers<br />
many special experiences for younger visitors, as well.<br />
The Vibrant City on the Rhine<br />
Cologne offers a vibrant cultural life,<br />
international trade fairs and congresses<br />
and countless large-scale events.<br />
Attractions like the Cologne Cathedral,<br />
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the<br />
twelve great Romanesque churches in<br />
Cologne create unforgettable experiences.<br />
In addition, the cathedral city has<br />
many museums and galleries which offer<br />
the most diverse exhibits on the city‘s<br />
history as well as modern and contemporary<br />
subjects. Shopping streets, alleys<br />
and unique flair: Cologne is an insider tip<br />
among the shopping centres in Germany.<br />
Not to mention the exceptional nightlife;<br />
Cologne has the highest density of bars<br />
in Germany. 3300 gastronomic operations<br />
invite guests to enjoy a cold Kölsch.<br />
A Modern City with<br />
2,000 Years of History<br />
Cologne‘s 2,000 year<br />
history can be experienced<br />
everywhere: in<br />
a visit to the Roman-<br />
Germanic Museum, the<br />
Roman Praetorium, or a stroll past medieval<br />
city gates. The Cologne Cathedral<br />
is not only a number-one attraction<br />
in the city, but in all of Germany. More<br />
than 6.5 million people a year visit the<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The imposing<br />
Gothic cathedral houses the Shrine<br />
of the Three Kings, and there are twelve<br />
other great Romanesque churches that<br />
make „Holy Cologne“ one of the most<br />
important pilgrimage sites in Europe.<br />
Outstanding Arts and Culture Scene<br />
42 museums and 120 galleries with a<br />
variety of collections from all periods<br />
testify to Cologne‘s reputation as an arts<br />
and cultural centre. In addition, Cologne<br />
has a very lively theatre<br />
scene. Productions of<br />
opera and plays as well<br />
as numerous literary and<br />
film events round out the<br />
city‘s colourful cultural<br />
options.<br />
Experiences for the Whole Family<br />
The Cologne Zoo is the third oldest zoo<br />
in Germany and enjoys lasting popularity<br />
with its 20,000 m² elephant park and<br />
the elephant children Marlar, Ming Jung,<br />
Maha Kumari and Khin Yadanar Min.<br />
Cologne’s sweetest museum is the Chocolate<br />
Museum. Here, visitors learn<br />
about the production of the popular delicacy,<br />
before being able to enjoy the finest<br />
chocolate from a real chocolate fountain.<br />
Next door, at the German Sports and<br />
Olympic Museum, visitors can admire the<br />
extensive sports history exhibits. Other<br />
highlights include the Odysseum, a huge<br />
interactive experience for the whole family<br />
with over 5,500 m² to explore experiments.<br />
The famous Phantasialand in neighbouring<br />
Brühl offers an exciting amusement park<br />
experience for young and old.<br />
Traditional Brewery Culture<br />
Visitors can best experience<br />
Cologne‘s „Kölsch“<br />
culture in the Old Town.<br />
Just steps away from the<br />
cathedral, characteristic,<br />
bright gabled houses<br />
line the Rhine promenade.<br />
In the many brewpubs, visitors<br />
always enjoy a Kölsch, a top-fermented<br />
beer, which may only be brewed in Cologne<br />
and is served in „Stangen“, long,<br />
thin cylindrical glasses by „Köbes“, traditional<br />
Kölsch waiters. Cologne cuisine,<br />
including specialties such as the „Halven<br />
Hahn“, „Himmel un Ääd“ or „Kölsch caviar“,<br />
pair well with the beer. The „kölsch“<br />
lifestyle is infectious, and reason enough<br />
to visit Cologne.<br />
Services for Cologne:<br />
Tickets, city tours<br />
Hop on-hop off bus, limousine transfer<br />
Personal shopping<br />
Official Cologne souvenirs<br />
KölnTourismus GmbH<br />
Information and booking:<br />
Tel: +49 (0) 221 221 304 - 00<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 221 304 - 10<br />
info@koelntourismus.de<br />
www.koelntourismus.de<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne<br />
A Grand Hotel by the Cathedral<br />
Timeless elegance and tradition characterize<br />
the Excelsior Hotel Ernst and fascinate<br />
visitors from all over the world. The<br />
prominent location in the heart of the<br />
city next to the Cologne Cathedral allows<br />
for easy access from all directions. Fine<br />
materials and valuable antiques lend<br />
each of the 142 rooms and suites their<br />
own unique character and individual<br />
charm, a home decor that invites you to<br />
linger.<br />
Excelsior Hotel Ernst<br />
Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 270 - 1<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 270 - 3333<br />
info@excelsior-hotel-ernst.de<br />
www.excelsior-hotel-ernst.de<br />
Hotel im Wasserturm - The boutique hotel<br />
in what once was the largest water tower in Europe<br />
The over 140-year old walls, which are<br />
protected as a heritage site, conceal 88<br />
rooms and suites. The gourmet restaurant<br />
„La Vision“ offers Hans Horberth‘s contrast-rich<br />
cuisine, which has been awarded<br />
two Michelin stars. In the restaurant „d/ \<br />
blju ,W‘“ Mathias Maucher prepares classic<br />
regional dishes. The conference centre<br />
with 7 meeting rooms and direct access<br />
to the garden terrace is ideal for up to 200<br />
people. The boutique hotel in what once<br />
was the largest water tower in Europe is<br />
one of the most unique hotels in Germany.<br />
We look forward to your visit!<br />
Hotel im Wasserturm<br />
Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 2008 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 2008 - 888<br />
info@hotel-im-wasserturm.de<br />
www.hotel-im-wasserturm.de<br />
Dom Hotel in Cologne<br />
Five-star luxury in a privileged location<br />
Stay in the best location near the Cathedral<br />
- you cannot find a more central location<br />
in Cologne.<br />
The hotel, rich in tradition, offers excellent<br />
service in a contemporary setting.<br />
The Dom Hotel collaborates with the<br />
best-known clinics in Cologne.<br />
The highest quality of patient care lies in<br />
the direct vicinity of the hotel. With its<br />
luxurious furnishings and relaxed atmosphere,<br />
the Dom Hotel is the place to be<br />
in Cologne.<br />
Dom Hotel Cologne<br />
Domkloster 2a, 50667 Cologne<br />
Contact: Ruth Maria van den Elzen<br />
Tel: +49 (0)221 2024 - 282<br />
ruth.vandenelzen@domhotel.com<br />
www.domhotel.com<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Dusseldorf: „The lifestyle metropolis in the heart of Europe“<br />
Dusseldorf, the major city on the banks of the Rhine, is regarded as the capital of fashion in Germany. People<br />
in Dusseldorf enjoy life in their town, and their fondness for a bit of luxury is known throughout the country.<br />
The elegant Dusseldorf -<br />
the Königsallee<br />
The Königsallee is an internationally<br />
renowned<br />
street, rightly described<br />
as a „Boulevard“. A wellheeled<br />
crowd of fashionistas,<br />
businessmen and travellers from<br />
around the world stroll past designer<br />
shops and jewellery stores. In the chic<br />
street cafes, it‘s about seeing and being<br />
seen.<br />
Historic and Modern Dusseldorf -<br />
Old Town and the Media Harbour<br />
The Old Town is the heart of the city.<br />
The historic quarter, with its numerous<br />
restaurants, bars and clubs, is loved for<br />
its nightlife. Over 250 options for dining<br />
and entertainment have earned the Old<br />
Town the name „the longest bar in the<br />
world“. The Media Harbour has established<br />
itself as a special location worth<br />
visiting thanks to its architectural highlights<br />
from international star architects.<br />
Dusseldorf on the Water -<br />
the Rhine River<br />
The city‘s extensive greenery<br />
and park areas are<br />
not the only places for<br />
peace and relaxation;<br />
leisure time by the water<br />
is also heavenly. The Rhine promenade<br />
is very popular among strollers and recreational<br />
sports enthusiasts. A cruise<br />
on Germany‘s longest river is not to be<br />
missed.<br />
Family Fun in and around Dusseldorf<br />
There are countless attractions for the<br />
whole family in Dusseldorf and the surrounding<br />
region. All are easily accessible<br />
and typically offer supervision for children,<br />
so that safety and fun are always guaranteed.<br />
Green and Romantic Dusseldorf:<br />
Castles and Gardens<br />
Spacious green areas<br />
and parks in the city offer<br />
peace and relaxation.<br />
Castle Benrath is also a<br />
major attraction. The late<br />
baroque palace and park<br />
is just one of many museums<br />
in Düsseldorf.<br />
Dreamy Overnights in Dusseldorf<br />
The city is world famous for its wide range<br />
of first-class hotels and their exclusive<br />
service. Internationally renowned luxury<br />
hotels, large conference hotels, as well<br />
as individual theme hotels and cosy inns<br />
leave nothing to be desired.<br />
International Cuisine in Dusseldorf<br />
Guests in Dusseldorf can choose from the<br />
most diverse selection of cuisines and<br />
restaurant formats: from exclusive sushi<br />
bars, to gourmet bistros to starred gastronomy.<br />
Dusseldorf: Your „Gateway to Europe“<br />
Dusseldorf is situated in the heart of Europe;<br />
the major metropolises are only<br />
an hour away. Dusseldorf International<br />
Airport is one of the largest in Germany,<br />
and is centrally located, only ten minutes<br />
from the city centre by car or train. Dusseldorf<br />
Airport provides a special VIP service<br />
for guests who desire discrete and<br />
comfortable travel.<br />
Leading Medicine in Dusseldorf<br />
What‘s more, Dusseldorf enjoys an excellent<br />
reputation as a medical destination.<br />
This is due to the some 2,000 practicing<br />
physicians, countless clinics with internationally<br />
renowned specialists and the<br />
world‘s largest annual medical trade fair,<br />
MEDICA and others like COMPAMED and<br />
REHACARE.<br />
Services for Dusseldorf:<br />
Tickets<br />
Personal shopping<br />
Hotel packages<br />
Guided tours<br />
Limousine transfer<br />
Dusseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH<br />
Information and booking:<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 17 202 - 854<br />
welcome@visitduesseldorf.de<br />
www.visitduesseldorf.de<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel<br />
Your Exclusive Home in Dusseldorf<br />
Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel<br />
Königsallee 11, 40212 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 160 90 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 160 90 - 111<br />
info.bbh@capellahotels.com<br />
www.breidenbacherhofcapella.com<br />
The available services are exceptional:<br />
two private clinics with direct access to<br />
the hotel, exclusive shopping on the Königsallee,<br />
culinary experiences in the<br />
brasserie „1806“ and a stylish ambience<br />
in the Living Room, coupled with the<br />
unique Capella service and „personal<br />
assistants”. The Breidenbacher Hof offers<br />
you an ideal setting for business and<br />
leisure with luxury accommodation and<br />
friendly service in the best location in the<br />
heart of Düsseldorf.<br />
InterContinental Dusseldorf<br />
Königsallee 59, 40215 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 8285 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 8285 - 1111<br />
duesseldorf@ihg.com<br />
www.duesseldorf.intercontinental.com<br />
InterContinental Dusseldorf<br />
For a Luxurious Stay<br />
At the InterContinental Dusseldorf on<br />
Königsallee, you and your family can enjoy<br />
a new, all-inclusive package:<br />
Apart from the reservation of suites, limousines,<br />
a butler or 24-hour child care,<br />
we also offer the option of scheduling<br />
appointments with a select team of<br />
doctors. The Medical Advisory Board of<br />
Dusseldorf organizes your medical stay<br />
quickly, easily and at no additional cost,<br />
of course.<br />
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<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf<br />
Modern, Stylish Design and Luxurious Ambience<br />
The Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf has occupied<br />
a prominent location at the Düsseldorf<br />
airport since 2007. There is a radiology<br />
practice in the vicinity, along with<br />
conveniently-located private clinics.<br />
The hotel has 533 elegantly appointed<br />
rooms, including 39 suites and a luxurious<br />
Presidential Suite. Guests can relax<br />
in the exclusive spa with pool, sauna and<br />
steam room as well as the latest fitness<br />
equipment.<br />
Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf<br />
Maritim-Platz 1, 40474 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 5209 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 5209 - 1000<br />
info.dus@maritim.de<br />
www.maritim.de<br />
Hilton Dusseldorf Hotel<br />
Recover and Recuperate in an Exclusive Setting<br />
The Hilton Dusseldorf is ideally situated, just<br />
a short trip from the city centre, the Rhine<br />
River and the airport. Numerous sightseeing<br />
destinations are within easy reach, as<br />
well. For sports enthusiasts, bicycles and<br />
an on-site fitness centre are available. 375<br />
modern designed rooms feature Wi-Fi, air<br />
conditioning and a comfortable workspace.<br />
Executive rooms offer lounge access with<br />
breakfast, snacks and drinks. In terms of all<br />
things culinary, the Hilton is at an exceptionally<br />
high level. The „AXIS Bar“ offers a comfortable<br />
setting to round out the evening.<br />
Hilton Dusseldorf<br />
Georg-Glock-Straße 20, 40474 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 4377 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 4377 - 2519<br />
dusseldorf.info@hilton.com<br />
www.hilton.de/duesseldorf<br />
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Shopping in the region combines fascinating variety -<br />
Dusseldorf, Cologne and Bonn<br />
Apart from high-class medical care, excellence in research, development, and medical technology and a fullservice<br />
support at the highest level, the <strong>Rhineland</strong> metropolitan region offers its guests from home and abroad<br />
unique culture, shopping and lifestyle. From culinary experiences to action-charged highlights, there is<br />
something for every visitor.<br />
Cologne:<br />
the shopping city<br />
As a centre of trade, Cologne<br />
has been of great economic<br />
importance since<br />
the Middle Ages, long<br />
ago developing the ideal<br />
conditions for long-distance trade in the<br />
European economic realm. The excellent<br />
transport infrastructure has been preserved<br />
up to the modern day in Cologne. A<br />
particular feature of Cologne is the accessibility<br />
of the numerous shopping areas by<br />
foot; Cologne is a shopping city with a very<br />
unique, eclectic and diverse flair.<br />
Schildergasse and Hohe Straße<br />
The Schildergasse has<br />
numerous flagship stores<br />
and many well-known<br />
brands. As the most-frequently<br />
visited and most<br />
popular shopping street<br />
in Germany, the Schildergasse<br />
attracts audiences from around<br />
the world, not only due to its wide range<br />
of clothing stores, but also its vegetable,<br />
flower and fruit stalls. The Hohe Straße<br />
was likely the first paved street in the city<br />
in Roman times. Over time, it gained increasing<br />
importance as the centre for societal<br />
life in the city. Today it is the heart<br />
of Cologne‘s shopping world. The Hohe<br />
Straße appeals primarily to younger<br />
shoppers, since it is filled with national<br />
and international fashion stores that<br />
cater to a younger audience. High-end<br />
companies have established branches on<br />
the street in the direction of Wallrafplatz/<br />
Domkloster/Minoritenstraße. The area<br />
around the Cathedral is the perfect location<br />
for those looking for gifts.<br />
Ehrenstraße and Breite Straße<br />
Cologne‘s Ehrenstraße is an absolute<br />
„trend location“ and is well-known beyond<br />
the borders of the city. Unusual and<br />
innovative concepts have their place in<br />
this street, which makes for a colorful<br />
mix of clothes, shoes and accessories, of<br />
tradition and modernity. On Breite Straße<br />
there are a total of three shopping centres:<br />
the Opern Passagen,<br />
the DuMont Carré and<br />
the WDR Arcades. An interesting<br />
mix of fashion,<br />
lifestyle and culinary delights<br />
that complement<br />
the shopping experience.<br />
The Belgian quarter<br />
Named after its street name, the „Belgian<br />
Quarter“ is the location of creative<br />
business ideas and young designers. The<br />
Belgian Quarter has established itself as a<br />
centre for young, edgy fashion in recent<br />
years - a result of the „Chic Belgique“<br />
initiative. Pretty little shops around the<br />
Brüsseler Platz offer unique accessories,<br />
gifts and fashion.<br />
Mittelstraße and Pfeilstraße<br />
With exclusive fashion, the Mittelstraße<br />
and its bordering, smaller streets make<br />
for a high-class boulevard. Well-known<br />
brands and high-quality shops can be<br />
found there.<br />
Shopping Information for Cologne:<br />
City-Marketing Köln e.V.<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 221 923 17-19<br />
www.city-marketing-koeln.de<br />
Dusseldorf - the shopping metropolis<br />
The metropolis on the Rhine is a major hotspot<br />
of the international fashion scene, with<br />
concentrated fashion expertise in more<br />
than 800 showrooms and endless options<br />
for shopping. As an attractive shopping center<br />
Dusseldorf is in a class of its own.<br />
Dusseldorf Old Town<br />
If you like eccentric and trendy shopping,<br />
you will love a stroll through the Old<br />
Town. The historic Carlstadt quarter exudes<br />
unique and quaint charm, filled with<br />
antique shops, galleries and art shops.<br />
The „Kö“<br />
Major international designers<br />
such as Armani,<br />
Bulgari, Gucci, Jil Sander,<br />
Prada and Versace are<br />
present on the luxurious<br />
Königsallee, one of the top<br />
shopping boulevards in<br />
Europe. Here on the „Kö“ posh boutiques,<br />
top fashion boutiques and shopping malls<br />
alternate with elegant outdoor cafes.<br />
Schadowstraße<br />
Schadowstraße also offers attractive shopping<br />
in the numerous shopping malls in the<br />
city. Tiffany & Co., Marco Polo, Hugo Boss,<br />
Strellson, Escada, Calvin Klein and Abercrombie<br />
& Fitch are just a few of the tenants.<br />
Those who are looking for something<br />
less expensive will find it also in Dusseldorf:<br />
The Dusseldorf arcades attract shoppers<br />
from all over with more than 120 shops.<br />
Shopping Information for Dusseldorf:<br />
Dusseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 211 17202-9210<br />
www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Desnaon<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Tourism in the <strong>Rhineland</strong> region<br />
Reliable, safe, flexible - unlimited mobility at any time.<br />
Individualized arrival and departure options as well as unrestricted mobility on site are a luxury available<br />
to every guest in the <strong>Rhineland</strong> metropolitan region. The three cities of Dusseldorf, Cologne and Bonn are<br />
spaced a maximum of 60 km apart and are easily and quickly accessible via the outstanding highway infrastructure.<br />
The two centrally located airports only serve to emphasize the internationalization of the region.<br />
Cologne Bonn Airport -<br />
from all over Europe to the Rhine<br />
The Cologne Bonn Airport is one of the major airports in Germany<br />
and has grown particularly rapidly in recent years. For<br />
ten years, the airport has focused increasingly on the low-cost<br />
travel business.<br />
Nearly ten million passengers a year take off and land here. 30<br />
airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport to around 30 countries<br />
and 100 different destinations. Thanks to the airport, the Rhine<br />
region is quickly and cheaply accessible to guests and patients<br />
from all over Europe.<br />
Almost no other airport is so well-connected to the metropolitan<br />
<strong>Rhineland</strong> region. Just a few steps separate the terminal<br />
from the airport railway station. Each day 170 commuter and<br />
long-distance trains stop there. In this way, patients can quickly<br />
and reliably reach the excellent clinics in the <strong>Rhineland</strong>.<br />
The direct access to the highway likewise brings you to your<br />
destination quickly. People with reduced mobility receive assistance<br />
at the airport from the Red Cross. Experienced staff offer<br />
help from arrival up to departure.<br />
A medical centre, which is also staffed on weekends, a 24/7<br />
Rewe supermarket and lovely shops and cafes: the services at<br />
the Cologne Bonn Airport are tailored to your needs.<br />
Dusseldorf International - gateway to<br />
the world for North Rhine-Westphalia<br />
Dusseldorf International is the largest airport in North Rhine-<br />
Westphalia and the gateway to the world for the most populous<br />
German state. The Airport is an international hub and an important<br />
economic factor.<br />
Situated in one of the strongest economic regions in Europe<br />
with 18 million inhabitants in a radius of 100 kilometres, Dusseldorf<br />
International is extremely important to the travel needs<br />
of citizens and business in NRW. 20.3 million passengers use the<br />
airport each year, and about 55,700 passengers start or end up<br />
here per day.<br />
Passengers can choose from over 190 airlines and tourist destinations<br />
in the intercontinental and European routes and within<br />
Germany and around 70 airlines - for business, vacation, a short<br />
trip or a city tour.<br />
The airport set international standards with its terminal, completed<br />
in 2003. The architecture of the building captivates with<br />
its transparency and lightness. The optimal operating procedures,<br />
the services and the safety concept set a precedent. In the<br />
central building, which connects Gates A, B and C, the passenger<br />
can check his or her baggage quickly and easily at one of the<br />
some 142 check-in counters.<br />
Cologne Bonn Airport<br />
Heinrich-Steinmann-Straße 12, 51147 Cologne<br />
Contact and additional information:<br />
Tel: +49 (0)2203 4040 - 01/02<br />
Fax: +49 (0)2203 4027 - 02<br />
info@koeln-bonn-airport.de<br />
www.koeln-bonn-airport.de<br />
Dusseldorf International Airport<br />
Flughafenstraße 120, 40474 Dusseldorf<br />
Contact and additional information:<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 421 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)221 421 - 6666<br />
info@dusseldorf-international.de<br />
www.duesseldorf-international.de<br />
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Bonn Köln Düsseldorf<br />
airberlin.<br />
Your Airline.<br />
Germany‘s second largest airline receives more than<br />
ten awards for service and quality every year. One of<br />
the youngest fleets in Europe, airberlin has earned<br />
the World Travel Award several times.<br />
Perfect service at<br />
competitive prices<br />
With over 35 million passengers, airberlin is one of Europe’s<br />
most popular airlines, combining high product quality with excellent<br />
service at reasonable prices. airberlin’s multi award-winning<br />
on-board service includes free snacks and drinks, a diverse<br />
entertainment programme, daily newspapers and magazines, a<br />
free baggage allowance and a special service for families with<br />
children and passengers with restricted mobility. On board the<br />
company’s long-haul fleet, seat comfort, in-flight entertainment<br />
and catering have been further enhanced while Business Class<br />
customers can enjoy a fully-automatic lie-flat seat and an exclusive<br />
limousine service on routes to/from Abu Dhabi (within the<br />
United Arab Emirates and in Düsseldorf within a radius of 60<br />
km). The topbonus programme offers frequent fliers numerous<br />
opportunities to collect air miles for free flights.<br />
Comprehensive flight network<br />
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates<br />
rated the „World‘s Leading Airline“ for three years in a row,<br />
has been a strategic partner of airberlin since the end of 2011.<br />
Etihad and airberlin’s combined network includes 239 destinations<br />
in 77 countries. You can now fly twice daily from Abu<br />
Dhabi to Düsseldorf. There are connections from destinations<br />
including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Kuwait and Bahrain.<br />
Chauffeur and limousine<br />
service for the <strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Premium-Drive GmbH operates nationwide and across<br />
the EU with drivers and vehicles on site: safe - serious<br />
- discreet. Since 2011 it is the only chauffeur service in<br />
Germany with a CO 2<br />
neutral fleet.<br />
Highest expectations of quality<br />
and comfort<br />
Premium-Drive GmbH employs only full-time drivers with years<br />
of experience, a proven safety record and first-aid training.<br />
English language skills as well as business attire is of course guaranteed.<br />
Premium-Drive GmbH‘s services are grouped into three areas:<br />
the classic chauffeur, chauffeur and car, as well as support for<br />
large events for up to 90 vehicles. Vehicles from German manufacturers<br />
make up the following categories of business vehicles:<br />
••<br />
Business: Mercedes E, Volkswagen Phaeton, Audi A6<br />
••<br />
First: Mercedes S, Volkswagen Phaeton long, Audi A8<br />
••<br />
Van: Mercedes Viano / Vito, Volkswagen Multivan / Caravelle<br />
All vehicles have a maximum age of one year.<br />
With corporate headquarters in Bonn, Premium-Drive GmbH<br />
regularly serves regional and national contracts for federal<br />
ministries and the United Nations. As a contractual partner of<br />
several corporations and large companies, all drivers are very<br />
familiar with serving (even for a longer period) managers / directors<br />
and senior figures from politics, business, film and television,<br />
music and sports.<br />
Of course, the daily services also include sightseeing tours,<br />
trips to nearby airports, various shuttle rides or road shows, so<br />
that everyone‘s individual needs are covered.<br />
airberlin<br />
Contact and more information:<br />
airberlin Service Centre - accessible 24 hours a day<br />
Germany Tel: +49 (0)1805 737 800 (0,14 €/min)*<br />
United Arab Emirates Tel: 800 041 05 005 (dom. free call)<br />
www.airberlin.com<br />
* From a German land-line; mobile phone in Germany a maximum of 0.42 € /<br />
Min, rates in other countries may vary.<br />
Premium-Drive GmbH<br />
Contact and additional information:<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 60884 - 772<br />
info@premium-drive.de<br />
www.premium-drive.de<br />
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<strong>Rhineland</strong><br />
Entry formalities for medical treatment in Germany<br />
EU nationals<br />
EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic<br />
of Germany.<br />
Non-EU nationals<br />
Generally speaking, non-EU nationals require a visa for stays<br />
in Germany. A visa is not required for semi-annual visits of up<br />
to 90 days for nationals of those countries for which the European<br />
Community has abolished the visa requirement. For the<br />
issuing of a visitor or tourist visa for short stays not exceeding<br />
3 months in a member state of the Schengen area with medical<br />
treatment as the purpose of the trip, an application must<br />
be submitted by the patient to the respective mission of the<br />
destination country. Accompanying persons must themselves<br />
submit an application for a Schengen visa.<br />
Responsibility for the granting of visas<br />
Pursuant to section 71 (2) of the Residence Act, responsibility<br />
for issuing visas lies with the missions of the Federal Republic<br />
of Germany i.e. its embassies and consulates-general.<br />
Local responsibility for issuing the visa lies with the mission responsible<br />
for the area in which the applicant has his/her ordinary<br />
place of residence or domicile.<br />
Visa for medical treatment in Germany<br />
A visa application must be submitted by the applicant in person<br />
to the mission responsible for his/her place of residence. Acutely<br />
ill patients may have their applications submitted to the<br />
visa section of the German Embassy by an authorised person.<br />
For submission by a third party, an authorisation signed by the<br />
patient in front of a notary and a corresponding current medical<br />
certificate must be presented to the embassy. As a rule,<br />
missions require between two and ten working days to process<br />
a Schengen visa application. Applications for a longer period of<br />
medical treatment may take several months to process.<br />
The following documents are required for the application:<br />
••<br />
Identification card and copies of the pages with personal data<br />
••<br />
Completed application, signed in person, for the issuance<br />
of a Schengen visa with attached current, colour biometric<br />
passport photo (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm)<br />
••<br />
plus a second biometric passport photo<br />
••<br />
A declaration signed in person pursuant to section 55 of the<br />
Residence Act<br />
••<br />
Travel health insurance with proof of payment and a copy<br />
(valid for all member states of Schengen for the entire stay<br />
applied for with minimum cover of EUR 30,000)<br />
••<br />
Original birth certificate and a copy<br />
(for minors of up to 18 years: birth certificate and declaration<br />
of consent by both parents)<br />
Additional information for foreign patients<br />
1. Confirmation by the clinic / attending physician<br />
The letter of confirmation from the clinic / attending physician<br />
regarding the necessity of the forthcoming medical stay has to include<br />
detailed information about the start of treatment, the probable<br />
duration of treatment and the likely costs (with a comprehensive<br />
breakdown of the individual costs). The letter must not be<br />
over 3 months old. It must be in writing. A declaration by a doctor<br />
or a medical institution may be required to the effect that the necessary<br />
medical treatment is not possible in the home country.<br />
If an agency is commissioned with the organisation of the treatment,<br />
it should be noted that any information regarding the costs,<br />
scope and duration of the treatment must be confirmed solely by<br />
the clinic itself or attending physician himself/herself.<br />
2. Financing confirmation of the clinic or declaration on the<br />
assumption of costs<br />
The patient must submit a declaration that the financing of the<br />
treatment and the stay is secured (e.g. bank statements for at<br />
least 3 months / bank certificates regarding the current balance<br />
of the account / proof of the transfer of the probable costs or,<br />
by way of confirmation by the clinic, that the payment is secured).<br />
In the case of a declaration on the assumption of costs<br />
by another party, a formal declaration of liability pursuant to<br />
sections 66 to 68 of the Residence Act is required. This must<br />
not be more than 6 months old and must refer to the medical<br />
treatment (the original and a copy must be presented).<br />
3. Reservation confirmation for accommodation<br />
The place of stay of the patient (for outpatient treatment) must<br />
be demonstrated by him or her by way of evidence (e.g. confirmation<br />
of hotel reservation). If the patient is to be accommodated<br />
with a private person, a formal declaration of liability pursuant to<br />
sections 66 and 68 of the Residence Act must be presented.<br />
4. Proofs of willingness to return<br />
It may be the case that proofs of the social and economic situation<br />
of the patient (e.g. by means of letters from employers, salary<br />
statements, company licences, account statements for the last<br />
three months, proofs of ownership etc.) have to be presented.<br />
Additional information for accompanying persons:<br />
The accompanying person(s) of the patient is/are obliged to<br />
present certain evidence when a visa application is made. These<br />
include in particular:<br />
- Proof of financing<br />
- Proof of accommodation<br />
- Proof of willingness to return<br />
More Information on medical visa issues can be obtained in your<br />
country of origin at the German Embassy or German Consulate.<br />
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN<br />
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A look at the issue „Orthopaedics and Cardiology“<br />
This edition of our <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Destination</strong> <strong>Rhineland</strong> catalogue presents an overview of the medical and tourist<br />
expertise of the Rhine Region.<br />
The next edition is dedicated to the medical disciplines ORTHOPAEDICS and CARDIOLOGY.<br />
First, the two top addresses in the region.<br />
Orthopaedics<br />
Leading medicine in Düsseldorf‘s „Kö“ for patients from all over the world.<br />
The Königsallee associated practice, with its radiological centre, represents<br />
the highest quality of medical standards and personalized service.<br />
Königsallee - known simply as „Kö“ - is<br />
considered Düsseldorf‘s best-known and<br />
most exclusive shopping street. However,<br />
not only world-renowned designers<br />
and prestigious hotels choose this central<br />
location loved by inhabitants and<br />
guests. The internationally acclaimed<br />
Königsallee associated practice and its<br />
highly professional team of doctors of<br />
orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons<br />
and radiologists take care of patients<br />
here, as well. A treatment at the Königsallee<br />
associated practice is exceptionally<br />
pleasant, thanks to years of experience<br />
in dealing with foreign patients and an<br />
excellently trained team. Specialists with<br />
advanced core competencies in joint and<br />
spinal pain care provide individualized,<br />
targeted treatment. The practice‘s molecular<br />
centre relies on a range of treatments<br />
for the treatment of orthopaedic<br />
joint and spine diseases that is one-of-akind<br />
in the world. In addition, the practice<br />
focuses on gentle surgical procedures<br />
that meet the highest level of medical<br />
standards so that patients can quickly<br />
return to enjoying their lives actively and<br />
without pain.<br />
Königsallee Clinic<br />
Königsallee 53-55<br />
40212 Dusseldorf<br />
Tel: +49 (0)211 828 937 - 10<br />
Fax: +49 (0)211 828 937 - 11<br />
info@neue-orthopaedie.de<br />
www.neue-orthopaedie.de<br />
Cardiology<br />
Smooth joints, tactful heart at Bonn Community Hospital<br />
An aging population combined with poor lifestyle choices such as a lack of<br />
exercise lead to increased cardiac or orthopaedic problems.<br />
One of the first and largest clinics in Germany,<br />
the Centre for Orthopaedics, Trauma<br />
Surgery and Sports Medicine (ZOUS)<br />
is certified as a full-service endoprosthesis<br />
centre. Treatment is based on the<br />
most up-to-date knowledge in medical<br />
science. In addition, the centre places<br />
particular emphasis on the application<br />
of demonstrated surgical procedures<br />
and implants with exceptional long-term<br />
results. Experienced surgeons implant<br />
about 1,700 prostheses each year and<br />
help over 3,000 individuals with arthroscopy-related<br />
pain in all major joints<br />
annually. Heart and circulatory problems<br />
are continually increasing. As a result, it is<br />
important to patients that a cardiac centre<br />
is also available in-house. The focus<br />
of the cardiology centre is the treatment<br />
of coronary artery disease in the acute<br />
phase of myocardial infarction and in the<br />
chronic phase using all available stent<br />
techniques, the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias<br />
- including the implantation<br />
of differentiated pacemakers - and the<br />
non-surgical treatment of valvular heart<br />
disease (transcatheter aortic valve replacement,<br />
TAVR).<br />
Community Hospital Bonn<br />
Bonner Talweg 4-6<br />
53113 Bonn<br />
Tel: +49 (0)228 506 - 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)228 506 - 2150<br />
info@gk-bonn.de<br />
www.gk-bonn.de<br />
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„Medical Tourism along the Rhine River:<br />
Bonn-Cologne-Dusseldorf“ is a<br />
project from „Erlebnis.NRW“ competition<br />
from 2010.<br />
Project executing institutions are:<br />
<strong>Health</strong>Region CologneBonn e.V.<br />
Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied<br />
Sciences<br />
Publisher:<br />
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Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University<br />
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Editors:<br />
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Jens Juszczak, Sarah Hellenbroich<br />
Copy deadline: July 31, 2012<br />
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Isabella Beyer<br />
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Title page (p.1)<br />
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Hospital (Department of Traumatology and<br />
Orthopaedics), Düsseldorf Marketing &<br />
Tourismus GmbH, Köln Tourismus GmbH,<br />
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de (p.10), Tourismus & Congress GmbH Region<br />
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Back cover (p.32)<br />
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& Tourismus GmbH, Köln Tourismus GmbH.<br />
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