Center for Pediatrics
Situated in pleasant surroundings in walking distance from downtown Freiburg, the Center for Pediatrics of the Medical Center - University of Freiburg is one of the largest of its kind in Germany. Examinations can be performed on outpatient or day-hospital basis as well as on in-patient basis. For accommodation, parents can choose from several high-class hotels nearby. For emotional comfort, one parent can be accommodated within the child’s room.
Medical care for children is a delicate matter. Not only do you want state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced knowledge in the field, but also dedicated staff in a child-friendly environment. Most importantly, you need to trust the physicians and nurses who take care of your child.
The Center for Pediatrics is renowned for excellence in the diagnostics and management of diseases in children and adolescents. As an academic teaching hospital, we are committed to scientific research and top-level medical care. Our medical team is complemented by specialist consultants in Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Interventional Therapy (Catheter Lab), Pediatric Neurosurgery, Maxillary and Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Orthopedics, Medical Genetics, Pediatric Nutrition and Psychology. We provide diagnostics and expert therapeutic advice for many severe or rare disorders.
Our Center’s Laboratory of Metabolism specializes in the diagnostics of inborn metabolism errors, and we receive samples for examination from around the world.
The broad range of medical expertise and treatment options designates our Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine as a Center of Excellence and as a referral hospital other pediatric medical establishments.
Your child is warmly welcome to our Center. We honor the trust you give us.
The Center for Pediatrics consists of four departments: