Specialist Centers
& Clinics

The Department of Internal Medicine at Diakonissen-Stiftungs-Krankenhaus Speyer has a Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease focus, led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Rabenstein and Dr. Harald Schwacke. A 24-hour on-call endoscopy service is available.

The ifi Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine at Asklepios Klinik St. Georg operates the Hamburg Liver Centre under Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Petersen. Its focus is on viral hepatitis (B, C, D), autoimmune hepatitis, biliary tract diseases (PBC, PSC), hemochromatosis and Wilson's disease, as well as liver cirrhosis including TIPS procedures and hepatocellular carcinoma. Transplant care is provided in cooperation with the UKE. Equipment includes modern ultrasound diagnostics with elastography for fibrosis measurement and therapeutic endoscopy.

The Medical Care Center Düsseldorf, led by Dr. med. Stefan Mauss, G. Schmutz, Dr. med. Petra Hegener and Dr. med. Christoph Athmann, is certified as a specialized hepatology practice (BNG) and DGI infectious disease center, and is an associate member of the German Liver Foundation. The center treats HIV, viral hepatitis (B, C, D) and other liver diseases with antiviral therapy and follow-up monitoring.

HCV SHG Augsburg is a self-help group for people with hepatitis C, affiliated with the nationwide network of Deutsche Leberhilfe e.V. The contact person is Ms. Linda Wasiliu; the group meets monthly for peer exchange and mutual support.

Gastroenterology practice in Detmold, Germany, run by Dr. med. Ullrich Zschaler, specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

The gastroenterology specialty practice of Dr. Racky & Dr. Werk in Bad Schwalbach is led by Dr. Stefan Racky and Dr. Daniel Werk, focusing on digestive-tract disorders.

SHG Gütersloh is a peer support group for people with hepatitis C in Gütersloh, Germany, affiliated with Deutsche Leberhilfe e.V., the national umbrella organization for liver patients.

The Gastroenterology department at Allgemeines Krankenhaus Celle (AKH Celle), led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Stephan Hollerbach, is a comprehensive GI center offering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound and capsule endoscopy.

Gastroenterology practice in Iserlohn with Dr. Hoffstadt, Dr. El-Hilli, Dr. Al Kadi, Dr. Sikora and Dr. Kawaletz-Gac. Services: gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ultrasound diagnostics.

HCV SHG Düren is a self-help group for people with hepatitis C, affiliated with the nationwide network of Deutsche Leberhilfe e.V. The group meets monthly at Dürener Krankenhaus for peer exchange and mutual support.

KISS Chemnitz (contact and information point for self-help) is a general point of contact that helps people find self-help groups on a wide range of topics. It is not a medical facility and not liver-specific, though it can also refer people to self-help groups related to liver or digestive conditions.

The Department of Internal Medicine I with a focus on gastroenterology at Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg Berlin, led by Prof. Dr. Siegbert Faiss, treats acute and chronic digestive tract diseases, runs a certified bowel cancer center with colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, and offers curative endoscopic tumor therapy.

The Department of Gastroenterology at Klinikum Dortmund, led by Prof. Dr. Marcus-Alexander Wörns, is a core oncology clinic of the Westphalian Cancer Center. With 69 beds it treats disorders of the digestive tract, liver and metabolism using interventional endoscopy.

The Internistische Gemeinschaftspraxis Altenburg, with Dr. med. Eyleen Kluge (internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetology) and Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Huster (internal medicine, gastroenterology, palliative medicine), offers internal medicine with focus areas in endocrinology, diabetology, and gastroenterology.

The Medizinische Klinik I at BG Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil Bochum, led by Prof. Dr. med. Wiebke Fenske, cares for patients with diseases of the GI tract, bile ducts, pancreas and liver, offering 24/7 emergency endoscopy and a focus on inflammatory bowel disease, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and ultrasound.

The Department of Internal Medicine at Bethesda Spital Basel, led by Chief Physician Dr. Markus Klink, treats the full spectrum of internal medicine conditions, including gastroenterological disorders of the digestive organs. The department offers outpatient consultations as well as inpatient treatment.

The Department of Gastroenterology at Friedrich-Ebert-Krankenhaus Neumünster, led by Chief Physician PD Dr. Andrea Pace, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and offers gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound, as well as polypectomy and stenting.

The Center for Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ZGH) Zurich at the Stockerstrasse location is a specialist practice for conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. The medical team led by Prof. Dr. Stephan Vavricka offers specialist consultations, gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and ultrasound examinations. The practice is centrally located in Zurich at Stockerstrasse 50.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy at Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder Regensburg, led by Prof. Dr. Oliver Pech, treats conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver and bile ducts. The department has a state-of-the-art ultrasound unit performing around 20,000 examinations per year, advanced endoscopic and interventional procedures, and a certified obesity and colorectal cancer center.

The Department of Internal Medicine III at Krankenhaus Martha-Maria Halle-Dölau, led by Chief Physician Dr. med. Patrick Krummenerl, covers gastroenterology with gastroenterological oncology, hepatology with hepatobiliary oncology, proctology, diabetology and pancreatology. The department has a clinical trials outpatient unit and state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosing and treating stomach, intestinal and liver conditions.

Dr. Remy Schwarzer is a specialist in internal medicine and liver, stomach and bowel diseases in Vienna-Währing. His private practice offers a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic range with modern equipment: Fibroscan (liver check), gastroscopy, colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound, as well as physician-supervised weight management.

The Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel Bielefeld (Johannesstift site), led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. med. Martin Krüger, treats conditions of the entire gastrointestinal tract as well as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The department has a modern endoscopy and diagnostic center with 24-hour emergency endoscopy, is part of the Bielefeld Abdominal Center, and hosts a DKG-certified colorectal cancer center.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Diakonie-Klinikum Stuttgart, led by Chief Physician Dr. med. Anja Haas, provides expert diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic conditions. Services include endoscopy and ultrasound diagnostics as part of the hospital's Department of Internal Medicine.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Campus Nord of Klinikum Nürnberg, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexander Dechêne, specializes in diseases of the digestive organs, liver disease, GI cancers, diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Internal Medicine II at Diako Mannheim (Theresienkrankenhaus und Diako gGmbH), led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. med. Dieter Schilling, specializes in gastroenterology, hepatology and metabolic disorders. Over 400 gastroscopies and around 260 colonoscopies are performed annually. The department is an academic teaching hospital of Heidelberg University.

Medical Department 1 at Westküstenklinikum Heide, led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Thomas Herrmann, covers gastroenterology, oncology, palliative care and metabolic disease, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

The Department of Internal Medicine with a focus on Gastroenterology at Brüderkrankenhaus Montabaur (Katholisches Klinikum Koblenz-Montabaur), led by Dr. Florian Thieringer, offers comprehensive gastroenterological diagnosis and treatment, including gastroscopy with chromoendoscopy, polypectomy, mucosal resection (EMR), colonoscopy, ERCP with stent placement, endosonography with biopsy, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The department specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and interdisciplinary treatment of gastrointestinal tumors.

The Department of Internal Medicine at Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Salzburg, led by Prim. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Friedrich Hoppichler, treats metabolic disorders, hemato-oncology, and gastroenterology and hepatology. The gastroenterology unit offers diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract diseases with sonographic and endoscopic diagnostics and interventions, including a specialized clinic for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Medical Clinic C at Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen, led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Jakobs, M.A., covers gastroenterology, gastrointestinal oncology, infectious diseases and diabetology. The department operates certified centers for colorectal, gastric and pancreatic cancer, as well as an ASV program for gastrointestinal oncology.

The Department of Internal Medicine II (Gastroenterology) at Klinikum Chemnitz, led by PD Dr. habil. Thaddäus Till Wissniowski, focuses on gastroenterology and GI oncology with comprehensive endoscopic diagnostics and therapy as well as hepatology.

The Department of Internal Medicine 1 (Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Diabetology) at Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinikum Neubrandenburg, led by Dr. Christian Kirsch, provides diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal tract disorders as well as liver, gallbladder and pancreatic conditions. Procedures include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, tumor removal and hemostasis, stent and prosthesis placement, and ERCP.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology

The Department of Gastroenterology at Klinikum Magdeburg treats the full range of gastroenterological conditions (stomach, bowel, liver, biliary tract, pancreas), including cancers, treats about 2,400 inpatients yearly with 24-hour emergency care, offering gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound and capsule endoscopy.

The University Clinic for Internal Medicine 2 – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nephrology, Rheumatology at Kepler University Hospital Linz, led by Univ.-Prof. Alexander R. Moschen, treats diseases of the GI tract, liver, bile ducts and pancreas. The interdisciplinary endoscopy center performs gastroscopy and colonoscopy as well as bile and pancreatic duct procedures; over 27,000 ultrasound examinations are performed annually.

The Department of Internal Medicine and Intensive Care at Landeskrankenhaus Bregenz offers outpatient and inpatient endoscopy as well as a dedicated clinic for inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease, run by OA Dr. Martin Bitsche, OA Dr. Thomas Holzer and OÄ Dr. Martina Ortner. Overall department leadership is held by Priv.-Doz. Dr. Günter Höfle.

The Department of Internal Medicine 2 at Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten offers a comprehensive range of gastroenterology services: ERCP, double-balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Dedicated outpatient clinics exist for hepatitis patients and patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The Department of Medicine II (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Oncology) at Krankenhaus Landshut-Achdorf (LAKUMED Kliniken), led by Prof. Dr. med. Bruno Neu, offers diagnostic and interventional endoscopy, ultrasound, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) within a dedicated GI function lab. The department treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, bile ducts and pancreas, and provides palliative care for oncology patients.

Medical Clinic I (Gastroenterology) at St. Vincenz-Krankenhaus Paderborn, led by PD Dr. Christina Weiler-Normann, provides comprehensive care for digestive tract, pancreatic and liver conditions as well as oncological treatment. The clinic has a modern endoscopy department with HDTV and NBI technology, video capsule endoscopy, single-balloon enteroscopy and endosonography, and operates a colorectal center certified by the German Cancer Society.

The 1st Department of Internal Medicine for Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Metabolic Diseases, Nutritional Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Klinikum Passau, led by Prof. Dr. Matthias Wettstein, offers ultrasound examinations of abdominal organs, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, as well as biliary endoscopy. The department also performs interventional procedures such as polyp removal, ulcer treatment, stone removal and stricture dilation, and holds DEGUM certification for ultrasound training.

The Gastroenterologie im Ärztehaus Stuttgart-West practice of Dr. Matthias Respondek treats gastrointestinal conditions. Services offered include gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ultrasound diagnostics. The practice accepts both statutory and privately insured patients.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The Department of Internal Medicine I (Gastroenterology, Hepatology) at Universitätsklinikum Bonn, led by Prof. Dr. Christian P. Strassburg, treats disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, bile ducts and pancreas, using gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound and FibroScan, and coordinates liver-transplant evaluation.

Medical Clinic 1 at Frankfurt University Hospital combines gastroenterology and hepatology, pulmonology and allergology, endocrinology and diabetology, and nutritional medicine, headed by Prof. Dr. Stefan Zeuzem. The clinic is an associated clinic of the German Liver Foundation and runs certified centers for colorectal, liver and lung cancer as part of the University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt.

ZIMIH Wünsche.Berlin – Center for Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Hepatology MVZ GmbH, led by Dr. med. Thomas Wünsche, is a practice specializing in hepatology and infectious diseases in Berlin-Charlottenburg. It focuses on chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as infectious diseases including HIV and sexually transmitted infections, alongside primary care services.

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at LKH Hochsteiermark, Leoben site, led by Prim. Dr. Heinrich Leskowschek, offers 24-hour emergency endoscopy coverage, ERCP, gastroscopy and colonoscopy with certified preventive colonoscopy, single-balloon enteroscopy, and endosonography with biopsy. The department also provides functional testing including H2 and C13 breath tests, pH monitoring and manometry, as well as specialty clinics for liver disease and inflammatory bowel conditions.

The Department of Medicine B (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Clinical Infectious Diseases) at Universitätsklinikum Münster (UKM), led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Jonel Trebicka, offers endoscopy and ultrasound as well as treatment of liver, pancreatic and bile duct disease, including hepatitis, gallstones, and liver transplantation with follow-up care. Dedicated specialty clinics exist for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), oncology, and pancreatic disease.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Diabetology, Endocrinology & Nutritional Medicine at St. Josefskrankenhaus Heidelberg, led by Prof. Dr. med. Erhard G. Siegel, offers upper and lower endoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and ultrasound diagnostics with over 5,000 examinations annually. Further services include treatment of liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as a function lab offering manometry, pH-metry, and H2 breath testing.

The Department of Gastroenterology at Helios Klinikum Hildesheim, headed by Dr. Stefan Köppen, treats acute and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and organs of the chest and abdomen, including via gastroscopy, colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound.

VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade (formerly Helios Klinik Lehmrade) is a specialist rehabilitation clinic for oncology and gastroenterology near Hamburg. It treats patients recovering from cancer as well as benign conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including after surgery on the liver, pancreas, and digestive organs. The rehabilitation concept combines medical care with physiotherapy, nutritional counseling, psycho-oncology, and exercise therapy. The clinic treats around 1,200 patients per year.