Academic Hospital Solingen

Academic Hospital Solingen (Städtisches Klinikum Solingen) is a leading municipal teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Cologne, located in the city of Solingen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With over 600 beds and more than 20 specialized departments, it serves as a major regional medical center providing comprehensive healthcare services. The hospital offers a broad spectrum of medical specialties including general and visceral surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, oncology and hematology, orthopedics and trauma surgery, neurology and stroke care (certified stroke unit), gastroenterology, urology, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, ENT, ophthalmology, and psychiatry. As an academic teaching hospital, Solingen Klinikum maintains high standards of medical education, clinical research, and evidence-based practice. The hospital features modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment including advanced imaging systems (MRI, CT, angiography), endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical suites, a cardiac catheterization laboratory, and specialized intensive care units. The hospital participates in Germany's growing medical tourism sector, welcoming international patients from across Europe, the Middle East, and CIS countries. International patient services include consultation coordination, treatment planning, translation assistance, and support with travel logistics.