Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban

Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban, established in 2001, is a major acute care hospital in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, part of Vivantes — Berlin's largest municipal hospital group operating 9 hospitals with over 5,000 beds and 18,000 employees. With 620 beds and KTQ and ISO accreditations, the hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services while maintaining the accessibility and competitive pricing characteristic of Germany's municipal hospital system. Cardiac Sciences at Vivantes Am Urban encompass a full-service cardiology department providing coronary diagnostics with cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), electrophysiology with catheter ablation and device implantation, structural heart disease management, cardiac imaging with echocardiography and cardiac MRI, and heart failure management. The department coordinates closely with Vivantes' cardiac surgery center for patients requiring surgical intervention. Oncology provides comprehensive cancer care through interdisciplinary tumor boards, medical oncology with modern chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols, surgical oncology with minimally invasive approaches, and palliative care. The hospital is part of the Vivantes Tumor Center, which coordinates cancer care across the entire hospital network and ensures adherence to national treatment guidelines and quality standards. Orthopedics at Vivantes Am Urban offers joint replacement surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder, sports medicine and arthroscopy, complex fracture management, and hand surgery. The department performs a high volume of procedures and maintains systematic outcome tracking. Neurosciences include a certified Stroke Unit providing 24-hour acute stroke care, general neurology, and coordination with neurosurgical services within the Vivantes network. Gastroenterology provides advanced endoscopic diagnostics and therapy, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP, along with hepatology and management of inflammatory bowel disease. The department performs therapeutic endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding, polyp removal, and stenting procedures. Bariatric Surgery at Vivantes Am Urban is performed by the Department of General and Visceral Surgery, offering laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery. The program is certified by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery and provides comprehensive pre-operative assessment and long-term post-operative follow-up including nutritional counseling and psychological support. Urology provides comprehensive urological care including minimally invasive surgery for prostate conditions, kidney stone management with lithotripsy and ureteroscopy, bladder surgery, and uro-oncology. Spine Surgery offers microsurgical discectomy, decompression for spinal stenosis, fusion procedures, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Pulmonology covers respiratory medicine including management of COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer, with diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy capabilities. Fertility services include gynecological endocrinology and assisted reproduction. Vivantes International Health provides coordination for international patients with support in English, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish. As a municipal hospital, Vivantes Am Urban offers some of the most competitive pricing in Germany's healthcare market, making it an attractive option for medical tourists seeking German healthcare quality at accessible price points. Berlin's central location, excellent air connections, vibrant culture, and relatively low cost of living compared to other European capitals further enhance its appeal. The Kreuzberg location puts patients in one of Berlin's most dynamic and multicultural neighborhoods, with abundant restaurants, parks, and cultural venues. Vivantes Am Urban's integration into Berlin's largest hospital network provides patients with the reassurance of systematic quality management and clinical governance. The hospital regularly publishes quality reports demonstrating adherence to national benchmarks. This transparency, combined with competitive municipal pricing, makes Vivantes a pragmatic and reliable choice for international patients who prioritize evidence-based care and value for money.