Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Germany’s major university medical centres. The National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT Heidelberg) and the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT), where proton and heavy-ion treatments are given, are on the same campus.
When it makes sense
- oncology, including evaluation for particle therapy (proton therapy);
- complex cases that need several specialties;
- a second opinion from a German university centre.
What we organise
The file translated into German or English, communication with the international patients office, the appointment, a cost estimate, flights, accommodation and an interpreter.
Frequently asked questions
Is proton therapy available in Heidelberg?
The Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) provides proton and heavy-ion treatments. Whether a patient is eligible is decided by the centre’s doctors after reviewing the file.
How do I get an appointment at Heidelberg University Hospital?
Through the hospital’s international patients office, based on the translated medical file. We prepare the file and handle communication with the hospital.