Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
As one of the largest university centers for diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapy in Europe, we employ more than 250 physicians, research specialists and technical assistants who exclusively work with the most modern radiology equipment. Our specialists share a passion for medical excellence, patient safety, and individual service.
As a central facility of the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, we offer our outpatients and inpatients a comprehensive range of radiological services for diagnostic care and minimally invasive treatment at the highest level.
We provide state-of-the-art imaging and image-guided technologies, including latest CT and MR scanner generations, hybrid imaging, and interventional facilities for wide spectrum of diseases affecting the entire body. Our Department is certified according to the highest standards of diagnostic and interventional radiology.
Modern and optimal patient care is our dedication - we look forward to being your partner.
Diagnostic & Treatment Services
Diagnostic Procedures (Examples)
- Breast Imaging and Care
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Lung Imaging and Cancer Screening
- Musculoskeletal Imaging and Sport Injuries
- Oncological Imaging
- Pediatric / Child-oriented Imaging
- MRI in patients with pacemakers / electronic implant devices (CEID)
- Whole-body MRI
Interventional and Minimally Invasive Procedures (Examples)
- Angioplasty and Stenting for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- СT-guided Tumor Ablation and Biopsies
- CT-guided Local Pain Treatment
- Myoma Embolisation
- TACE - Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization
- SIRT - Selective Internal Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumours
- TIPS- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
Radiological Intervention Center (RIZ)
Teleradiology Imaging Services
Statistics
examinations per year> 300.000
medical doctors> 80
medical technologists > 100
Equipment
- 14 MRI-scanners (from 1,5 to 9,4 Tesla, including Siemens Magnetom Sola and Vida)
- 7 CT-scanners (including Siemens Somatom Force and latest Photon-Counting CT Naeotom Alpha)
- Digital-Volume-Tomography (SCS) and Extremity MRI (Esaote)
- 3 most modern mammography scanners with flat panel detectors
- High Definition Breast Tomosynthesis (3D-Mammography)
- Modern IT-Infrastructure with integration of latest Artificial-Intelligence Analysis algorithms
Accreditation
Our department is accredited by the German Roentgen Society as a center for Cardiovascular Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Prostate-MRI. Also, we are certified by the German Society of Interventional Radiology/ Neuroradiology Level 1 and 2 (DeGIR) and serve an official educational site of the DeGIR.
We are proud to be recognized by Siemens Healthineers as a European Reference Center for Cardiovascular Care.
All our work processes are in accordance with KTQ quality standards.
