The leading specialties are therapeutic oncology and cardiology. The cardiology department is equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization technology for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery diseases. Additionally, the clinic houses a sleep laboratory accredited by the German Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine. Advanced devices are also utilized for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases, and the clinic performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations with subsequent outpatient monitoring.​

The primary focus of the visceral surgery department is the treatment of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly of the colon and rectum.

The endocrine surgery department specializes in treating diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

The gynaecology department places special emphasis on the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in women.

The clinic has established a Medical Care Centre (MVZ) covering oncology, haematology, and neurosurgery. The wide range of services allows for the development of optimal outpatient treatment programs tailored to each patient.

As a certified trauma centre in Germany, the Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Reconstructive Surgery at the Sana clinical complex, led by Dr. Alexander Olk, provides high-level, round-the-clock medical care for patients with severe injuries, adhering to unified quality standards.

The neurosurgery clinic, under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Eichenhofer and Professor Dr. Kai Bernsmann, specializes in spinal injuries, commonly resulting from traffic accidents, high falls, or in patients with severe multiple traumas. Unstable spinal fractures can lead to neurological impairments and, in extreme cases, paralysis.​

The department provides 24/7 emergency medical care with capabilities for spinal stabilization and, if necessary, spinal cord decompression. Treatment encompasses injuries to all spinal regions, employing both anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) stabilization methods, as well as minimally invasive vertebral body replacements when possible.​

Dr. Alexander Olk’s department, in collaboration with the neurosurgery department, has consistently demonstrated high-quality medical care. Through close interdisciplinary cooperation, both departments offer a comprehensive range of surgical and conservative treatments for nearly all musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.

The Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Clinic was established as the first specialized clinic in Germany exclusively dedicated to treating these conditions. The goal of achieving unique quality through a structured approach and a high volume of successful surgeries was realized in a short time.​

Chief physician Dr. Thomas Sonnenberg possesses outstanding expertise in this field, with over 30 years of experience in obesity surgery and more than 15,000 successfully treated patients. He also successfully re-certified the clinic as a competence centre for obesity and metabolic surgery at

The clinic collaborates closely with the Obesity Centre NRW Sana XL and various specialists (nutrition consultants, physiotherapists, psychotherapists, etc.) to achieve therapeutic goals: weight reduction, elimination of comorbidities, and long-term stabilization of the patient’s condition.

The Post-Bariatric Surgery and Liposuction Clinic, along with the Centre for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery led by Professor Dr. Andreas Wolter, is a highly specialized medical facility with many years of experience. All types of reconstructive surgeries (according to WHO standards) are performed here to correct skin and soft tissues after significant weight loss resulting from bariatric interventions.​

For many years, the clinic has collaborated with its own department of plastic and aesthetic surgery. Operations are typically combined with liposuction to optimally restore body contours while minimizing impact on tissues, nerves, and lymphatic vessels.

Sana Hospital Gerresheim offers patients from around the world medical services of the highest standard and sets new benchmarks, particularly through its specialized medical centres.​

Opened in 2012 near the city centre and surrounded by picturesque natural landscapes, the new clinic offers patients 278 beds in modern, comfortable rooms, seven state-of-the-art operating theatres, and a modern intensive care unit. Annually, it treats 25,000 inpatients and 26,000 outpatients.​

Departments of plastic and aesthetic surgery; orthopaedics and traumatology with endoprosthetics; internal medicine with gastroenterology and cardiology; vascular medicine; and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery have gained high national and international reputations in recent years.​

Many leading physicians have repeatedly received prestigious awards from Focus magazine and have been recognized by colleagues and patients as top specialists in Germany.​

All clinics within the Sana complex are certified according to the DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 standard. This certification confirms high standards of quality management and the efficiency of clinical processes. Such an approach ensures a high level of patient satisfaction and safety in choosing the optimal treatment method.​

The best medical services, patient orientation, and a highly motivated and competent team – these are the tasks that the Sana clinic complex successfully handles daily. Each year, thousands of patients entrust their health to the clinic’s specialists, confident in receiving medical care at the highest level and in accordance with advanced international standards.

Main Specialties:

• Pulmonology and Lung Diseases Centre
• Cardiology
• Oncology and Immunotherapy, Hematology
• Senology (Breast Oncology)
• Centre for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
• Visceral Centre (Diseases of Abdominal Organs and Digestive Tract)
• Vascular Surgery Centre
• Traumatologic Surgery and Orthopedics

The primary focus of the centre, led by Dr. med. Markus Dommach, is the pharmaceutical treatment of oncological diseases. All therapeutic decisions are made during interdisciplinary oncology conferences in close cooperation with specialized departments of the clinic, as well as with other hospitals, such as the Association of Catholic Clinics of Duesseldorf (VKKD) and Sana Benrath Hospital.

One of the key areas of the Sana clinic complex is the treatment of breast cancer at the Senology Clinic under the direction of Dr. med. Bjorn-Wieland Lisboa. The clinic provides top-level care for all breast diseases and malformations, including congenital anomalies and oncological conditions, with particular focus on breast cancer.

• Oncological safety
  The tumor is radically removed within healthy tissue margins, ensuring the best conditions for recovery.
• Aesthetic outcome of the surgery
  We place great importance on our patients being satisfied with the cosmetic result. Through knowledge and application of breast reconstructive techniques — including implants and myocutaneous flap procedures — we can offer the optimal therapy in each individual case.
• Individualized approach
  In most cases, there is more than one surgical approach to solving a problem. It is important to us that women are well-informed and actively participate in the decision-making process.

After surgery, the patient’s condition is discussed in an interdisciplinary tumor board. Here, specialists from the relevant fields discuss the subsequent pharmaceutical and/or radiation therapy.

The results of the conference will be discussed with you in detail at a personal appointment, to which you are welcome to bring family members or trusted individuals.

You are in good hands – we take care of you.

The surgical department of the Gerresheim Clinic, led by Dr. med. Mark Lienert, has 55 beds and treats over 3,000 inpatients annually. The clinic includes general and visceral surgery, thoracic surgery, thyroid surgery, and trauma surgery.

The main focus of visceral surgery is the treatment of benign and malignant intestinal diseases. The department includes a certified gastroenterology centre. The preferred surgical technique is minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, applicable to all planned benign surgeries. This includes gallbladder removal, inguinal hernia repair, appendectomy, and minimally invasive colon surgery.

This clinic not only utilizes all modern therapeutic methods, but also offers specialized services in advanced gastroenterology, including various diagnostic and therapeutic interventional endoscopic procedures and intensive care therapy.

Another priority area is the Sana RheinRuhr Regio Vascular Centre, led by Professor Dr. med. Ralf Kolvenbach.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Therapy

Due to demographic changes and the recognition that five percent of people over 65 — and sometimes younger — develop aortic aneurysms, along with the increasing severity of accompanying cardiovascular diseases, treatment options have significantly developed and become standardized in recent years.

Today, the preferred method is the minimally invasive placement of a so-called stent-graft via the groin and pelvic arteries into the abdominal aorta. This allows the aneurysm to be stabilized from within and prevents pressure on the aortic wall. As a result, even very elderly patients can be treated. Unlike traditional open surgery, this method affects the patient’s quality of life for only a few days.

Carotid Artery Interventions to Prevent Imminent Stroke

More than one million people in Germany have carotid artery narrowing of over 50 percent due to calcium or fat deposits (plaques). Interventions in the carotid artery are typically carried out to prevent an impending stroke and its potential consequences, such as paralysis, speech disorders, or permanent disability.

Ultrasound examination can detect carotid artery narrowing caused by deposits in just a few minutes. In some cases, stents may be used instead of open surgery. A special catheter is inserted through a groin blood vessel into the carotid artery. The narrowing is then widened using a balloon, and a metal vascular support (stent) is placed. Professor Kolvenbach and his team at the Sana RheinRuhr Regio Vascular Centre have many years of extensive experience in carotid artery surgeries and, in collaboration with radiologists, in minimally invasive stent procedures

Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a condition affecting the blood vessels of the legs, and less commonly the arms, in which atherosclerosis leads to severe narrowing or even complete blockage of the vessels, disrupting blood flow to the limbs. Conditions of the leg arteries include intermittent claudication and the risk of limb loss.

In recent years, endovascular techniques that do not require large incisions have been increasingly used. These methods include balloon dilation and atherectomy (plaque removal). In some cases, vascular specialists also recommend placing a stent — a thin wire mesh tube that helps keep narrowed vessels open. Even if all arteries are blocked, in certain cases, the leg can still be saved through new bypass techniques.

The surgical department at Sana Clinic Duisburg encompasses general and visceral surgery, orthopedic surgery, and traumatology. In visceral surgery, the main focus is on the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, including both benign and malignant tumors. The department extensively uses minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopy, which is applied in bowel surgeries, gallbladder removal, and hernia repairs. This approach promotes faster patient recovery and reduces postoperative complications.

The clinic also houses a certified center for oncology and cardiology. The oncology department provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for cancer patients, utilizing modern radiotherapy and chemotherapy techniques. The cardiology department offers treatment for a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, while vascular surgery focuses on procedures involving arteries and veins, including bypass surgeries and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Sana Clinic Duisburg is well known for its Vascular Center, which is certified by the German Society for Vascular Surgery. Every year, hundreds of vascular surgeries are performed here, including complex procedures on the carotid arteries and the aorta.

In addition, the clinic features departments of plastic surgery and gynecology. Plastic surgery specializes in breast surgery and reconstructive operations, while the gynecology department performs a wide range of procedures, including oncological and urogynecological surgeries, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques.

The neurosurgery department at Sana Clinic Duisburg, led by Professor Dr. Martin Scholz, is one of the largest in Germany and has many years of experience in all areas of microsurgery and neuroendoscopy. The department enjoys an excellent international reputation. Professor Scholz’s predecessor, Professor Dr. Hassler, significantly expanded the department and established it as a recognized neurosurgical center.

The core principle and main objective of all staff members in the neurosurgery department is to provide patients with the best possible therapy. To achieve this, we work diligently — just as in all departments of our clinic — to maintain the highest standards and apply innovative treatment methods.

Our staff regularly undergo advanced training at national and international levels. In addition to professional expertise, we place great value on close interdisciplinary collaboration within the Sana Duisburg Neurocenter, which includes neuroradiology, neurology, radiation therapy, pediatrics, and neuropediatrics.

The equipment available in our clinic is state-of-the-art, meets the latest technical standards, and is continuously updated to keep pace with medical advancements.

Despite the extensive use of technical resources, we strive to create a comfortable environment for our patients. This includes not only the skill of our doctors but also clear and compassionate communication between medical staff, patients, and their families. That’s why, alongside our high standard of medical care, we prioritize providing patients and their loved ones with complete and transparent information.

Illness is a serious challenge in a person’s life, and we aim to support our patients not only from a medical perspective but also from a human one. For this reason, we present our key treatment strategies here, so you can familiarize yourself with them in advance of your hospital stay.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.