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Diagnosis and therapy for the skin

‘In humans, nothing is deeper than the skin.’

PAU L VA L É R Y, poet

1871 –1945

FOR EWOR D

D E R M AT O L O G I K U M H A M B U R G PAGE 04 //05

Dear Patients,

Welcome to DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG, a mo dern

specialist medical practice and clinic for dermatology,

allergology, vascular surgery and plastic surgery. Our

dedicated team of doctors takes care of your problems,

questions and illnesses. Our aim is to treat each patient

as we would like to be treated if we ourselves were the

patients.

Prevention is also an important part of our work. That

applies equally to dermatology and vascular diseases.

Many problems can be successfully averted to some extent

through prompt and precise diagnosis.

We hope we can help you with your requests, questions

and illnesses.

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus Dr. med. Jens Alm

and the entire team at DERMATOLOGIKUMS HAMBURG

Page Chapter

08 01 DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG

16 02 Reception

20 03 Outpatient dermatology

24 04 Allergology, occupational dermatology

and photodermatology

28 05 Paediatric dermatology

34 06 Psychosomatic dermatology

36 07 Cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery

and laser medicine

42 08 Vascular surgery and intravascular vein surgery

48 09 Medical cosmetics

52 10 Laboratory diagnostics

54 11 FAQ - frequently asked questions

56 12 Contact and directions


CONTENTS

01 Chapter No.

DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG

PAGE 08//09

In 1997, Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus, formerly acting

medical and managing director of the dermatology clinic

at the UKE medical centre, founded a private medical

practice for dermatology in the Alte Oberpostdirektion

building at Stephansplatz, Hamburg.

DER M ATOLOGIK U M H A M BU RG is now a national

centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of

skin and venous diseases, with 40 doctors, 30 of whom

are specialists in dermatology, allergology and vascular

surgery, as well as plastic and cosmetic surgery.

D I A G N O S I S A N D T R E AT M E N T F O R T H E S K I N

Our team of doctors treats the whole spectrum of skin

conditions, including rare and complex diseases.

Our patients benefit from our interdisciplinary approach,

with designated doctors for various specialisations.

All laboratory diagnostics take place on our premises,

and the facilities are also used by more than 100 other

dermatologists across Germany.

The quality management at DE R M AT OL O G I K U M

HAMBURG has been certified according to DIN 9001

since 2004. The certificate is retested by an external

society every year.


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SPECIALITIES OF DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG ARE

• Venous department at DERMATOLOGIKUM

HAMBURG, centre for intravascular vein surgery

• Centre for cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery and laser medicine

• Laboratory diagnostics for histology, molecular biology, immunology and skin microbiology

• Outpatient dermatology (with dermatological oncology, dermatological surgery, paediatric dermatology and psychosomatic dermatology)

• Centre for allergology

• Medical cosmetics

‘No other organ can be examined as

easily and effectively as the skin.

PROF. DR. MED. VOLKER STEINKRAUS

’

Dr. med. Peter Weisenseel and doctor’s assistant Verena Hardinghaus

We are there for you from 7.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m. from

Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

We remain open throughout the holiday season. One

of our doctors can always be reached on an emergency

mobile phone for emergencies outside consultation hours.

Our team

DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG is managed by senior

physicians Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus and Dr. med.

Jens Alm.

150 employees, including 30 specialist doctors in the

fields of dermatology, vascular surgery, allergology,

surgery and dermatological histology, as well as plastic

and cosmetic surgery, take care of our patients. They are

supported by a responsible team of expert nurses. Our

medical beauticians accompany the medical treatment of

inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and rosacea.

Ten biologists and nine medical-technical assistants work

in the skin laboratories. The skin samples are analysed

by dermatological histologists.

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D I A G N O S I S A N D T R E AT M E N T F O R T H E S K I NPAGE 12//13

Dr. med. Birgit Mascher

D E R M AT O L O G I K U M H A M B U R G PAGE 14//15

01 Chapter No.


Our referral sites

• KATH. MARIENKRANKENHAUS HAMBURG

• MEDIZINISCHES PRÄVENTIONSCENTRUM HAMBURG

at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

• SCHÖN KLINIK HAMBURG EILBEK

• ISRAELITISCHES KRANKENHAUS IN HAMBURG

• DIAGNOSTIK ZENTRUM FLEETINSEL HAMBURG

• MAMMAZENTRUM HAMBURG AM KRANKENHAUS

JERUSALEM

Our cooperation partners

Clinical

pharmaceutical studies:

Analysis

of cosmetics:

Skincare and

cosmetics:

Centre for sports medicine

and regenerative medicine:

Care series

from SBC:

Dr. med. Désirée Hölscher and Dr. med. Irmingard Reich


Our involvement

DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG continues the tradition

of the eminent dermatology professor Paul Gerson Unna,

who founded the first DERMATOLOGIKUM in Hamburg

at the end of the 19th century. The use of the name is a

homage to him and his life’s work. His concept of paral-

lelism between clinical care and teaching set the example

for the DERMATOLOGIKUM and the creation of our

STIFTUNG DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG foun-

dation, which grants bursaries to young doctors from

medically underserved countries. Further information:

www.stiftungdermatologikum.de.

We support professional exchange and dermatological

training at national and international level. We offer

intensive histopathological courses run by PD Dr. med.

Almut Böer-Auer and Dr. med. Norbert Blödorn-Schlicht

several times a year. Prof. Steinkraus and Prof. Reich

hold revision classes for prospective specialist doctors,

and the International Academy DER MATOLOGIKUM

HAM BURG organises workshops on core topics within

dermatology. Medical students can attend our clinical-

pathological seminars and intensive courses. For further

information: tel. +49 (0)40-35 10 75-71 or -74 (central office).

Dr. med. Birgit Frantzen

02 Chapter No.

RECEPTION

PAGE 16//17

‘We know that the reception is the business card of any

company. We see upholding this standard as an obligation.

YVONNE NIEMANN Head of the reception team

’

Our reception staff are your first point of contact in our

practice for appointments, prescription requests and

questions about treatments, costs and the organisation

of the time you spend visiting the practice.

Our multilingual team are happy to help you in English,

Spanish, French, Portuguese, Turkish and Russian.

We are there for you in the practice and via telephone from

7.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.


Yvonne Niemann

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R ECEPTION


We have set up three reception areas for you:

• Main reception for outpatient dermatology, operations

and allergology on the second floor, right-hand entrance

when coming from the stairs

Tel. +49 (0)40-35 10 75-0 / [email protected]

• Reception for the centre for cosmetic dermatology, plastic

surgery and laser medicine on the second floor, left-hand

entrance when coming from the stairs


• Reception for the venous department on the third floor, can

be reached using the lift on the right on the ground floor or

via the stairs


In chapter 11 we answer questions that our receptionists

are often asked.

03 Chapter No.

OUTPATIENT DERMATOLOGY

PAGE 20 //21

No other human organ can be examined as easily and

at the same time as effectively as the skin. Our team of

doctors works to keep your skin healthy. Thanks to speci-

alisations within their area of expertise, they can treat the

whole spectrum of skin diseases. One of the focus areas

in our dermatological consultations is the prevention and

treatment of skin cancer.

With its various gradations, skin cancer is one of the most

common forms of cancer, but is also curable in almost

all cases, as long as it is recognised at an early stage. The

preventive examinations in our practice are performed

using modern reflected-light microscopes and computer-

supported documentation (video dermatoscopy). You will

only be examined by experienced specialist dermatologists,

who will also determine your individual risk profile and use

it to establish sensible examination intervals for check-ups.


Assistant physician Carina Borkowski Dr. med. Berid Altmann-Lappas

• Skin cancer screening

• Non-melanoma skin cancer with its early forms, actinic keratoses

• Melanoma

• Acne and rosacea

• Neurodermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Paediatric dermatology

• Autoimmune disorders

• Hair and scalp diseases

• Allergology

• Urticaria

• Operative dermatology

• Proctology

• Psychosomatic dermatology

OUR FOCUS AREAS IN OUTPATIENT

DERMATOLOGY


When it comes to treating skin cancer, our specialist

doctors use all methods that are recommended according

to the latest scientific discoveries and the guidelines from

professional medical associations. Operative procedures

(in cooperation with our plastic surgeons if required), local

treatment to activate the immune system and special light

therapy (photodynamic therapy) are available.

DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG has four fully equip-

ped operating theatres and, as it is an accredited private

clinic, it is also able to monitor and care for inpatients

after surgery.

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03 Chapter No.

OUTPATIENT DER M ATOLOGY

Dr. med. Claudia Coordes and nurse Ines Thiede

04 Chapter No.

ALLERGOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL DER MATOLOGY AND PHOTO-DER MATOLOGY

Allergies and intolerances are not minor illnesses. They can

be chronic and significantly detrimental to quality of life.

Definitively ascertaining the substances that cause an

allergy or intolerance is decisive in successfully treating

it. Precise diagnosis requires a detailed medical history,

on the basis of which the required examinations such as

skin tests, laboratory diagnostics and – if suitable – pro-

vocation tests can be requested. Beyond that, we can also

make use of an interdisciplinary network of specialists in

paediatrics, internal medicine and ear, nose and throat

medicine, as well as psychologists and nutritionists.

‘ The symptoms of allergies are extremely varied. Thanks to innovative methods such as molecular allergy diagnosis, allergic diseases can be detected and treated in an increasingly targeted manner.’ PRIV.- DOZ. DR. MED. DIETER VIELUF Head of the centre for allergology

D I A G N O S I S A N D T R E AT M E N T F O R T H E S K I NPAGE 24//25

Holistic patient care is an essential part of our work.

Specific recommendations on treatment and prevention of

allergic diseases are complemented by nutritional advice

and information on concepts for skin protection and

care. Those with chronic conditions (e.g. neurodermati-

tis) experience long-term support and accompaniment

from our team. The parents of children with illnesses

receive comprehensive advice so that they can help in

successful treatment.

In addition to the focus areas of allergies and intolerances,

we treat patients with skin conditions related to their

occupation and skin diseases caused by UV light. Due to

its anti-inflammatory qualities, UV light can also have a

healing effect on some skin conditions. For that reason,

light therapy is used as an additional treatment in some

cases of neurodermatitis, psoriasis and vitiligo. Every

patient of ours receives a UV record with the details of

the type and dose of light treatment carried out.


04 Chapter No.

ALLERGOLOGY, OCCUPATIONA L DER MATOLOGY AND PHOTODERMATOLOGY

OUR TREATMENT SPECTRUM

Diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases in children and adults

• Hay fever and persistent colds caused by allergies

• Bronchial asthma

• Atopic eczema/neurodermatitis

• Allergic/irritative contact dermatitis

• Food allergies and intolerances

• Acute and chronic urticaria

• Insecticide allergies

• Occupational skin diseases (specialisation in hand and food eczema)

• Allergic and intolerant reactions to medicines

• UV-light-related skin diseases and allergies

• Pruritus

Methods of diagnosis

• All skin test procedures (prick, intracutaneous, scratch, scrape, epicutaneous, photo- patch and physical tests)

• Laboratory diagnostics including molecular allergy diagnostics

• Provocation tests (cutaneous, subcutaneous, conjunctival, nasal, labial and oral)

• Light diagnostics (light sensitivity test, photo provocation test, photo- patch test)

Methods of treatment

• Specific hypersensitisation treatments / immunotherapies (subcutaneous, oral, sublingual)

• Mains water iontophoresis in cases of heavy sweating (on hands, feet and armpits)

• Light therapy

05 Chapter No.

PAEDIATRIC DER MATOLOGY

PAGE 28//29

In paediatric consultation, our specialist doctors deal

with the specific requirements and illnesses relating to

children’s skin. The focus is not only on children; their

parents are also involved in every step of the diagnosis

and treatment. Our doctors take care to provide age-

appropriate explanations and examine their patients in

a room specially equipped for them, in order to create a

trusting treatment atmosphere.

The paediatric consultation is run by Dr. med. Barbara

Kunz, a specialist in dermatology and allergology. She

is a member of the board of the European Society for

Pediatric Dermatology (ESPD) and a qualified neuroder-

matitis and psoriasis trainer.


Treatment spectrum

A broad range of modern methods are available to us for

the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, using which

even the rarer illnesses can be recognised.

Children often suffer from infectious diseases (warts,

bacterial skin infections, inf lamed insect bites/stings

and fungal skin infections), treatment of which can be

optimally adjusted through targeted diagnosis in our

internal laboratories.

Another area of expertise is the treatment of neuroderma-

titis. The holistic therapy concept includes a comprehen sive

consultation on the correct skin care, nutritional advice

and the creation of an individual treatment plan. This

in cludes an ‘emergency strategy’ to deal with an acute

epi sode and help in alleviating itchiness.


05 Chapter No.

PA EDIATR IC DER M ATOLOGY


Prevention is especially important for children. In the

paediatric consultation, we provide detailed advice on

sun and UV protection. Hereditary and acquired moles

and pigmentations are monitored using a dermatoscope.

For reliable check-ups, individual moles can be recorded

using video dermatoscopy and directly compared to look

for any changes. Small surgical skin interventions are

carried out by experienced surgeons who deal sensitively

with children in this special situation.

Dr. med. Barbara Kunz

‘ Prevention is better than cure in medicine. That particularly applies to the surface organ of the skin.’ PROF. DR. MED. VOLKER STEINKRAUS

The skin and the mind are closely connected. We address

this special connection in our psychosomatic dermatology

consultation, in which dermatological and psychological

illnesses that cause and exacerbate one another are treated.

A holistic understanding of health plays an essential role

in that process.

The psychosomatic consultation is run by Dr. med. Thilo

Evers, a specialist in dermatology, psychotherapy (based

on depth psychology) and allergology and an MBSR*

teacher. The consultation provides an opportunity for

detailed and trusting advice. We can either provide

appointments for initial psychotherapeutic discussions

and further treatments ourselves without long waiting

times or give referrals.

* MBSR = Mindfulness-based stress reduction

06 Chapter No.

PSYCHOSOMATIC DERMATOLOGY


‘ The skin and the mind are connected in a complex manner. Analysis of these connections often opens up paths to alleviation and healing of skin complaints.’ DR. MED. THILO EVERS

• Skin diseases with potential psychological components (e.g. neurodermatitis, psoriasis and urticaria)

• Somatisation and somatic disorders

• Therapy-supported care in cases of cancer, depression, burnout, anxiety disorders, adaptation disorders

TREATMENT SPECIALISATIONS

07 Chapter No.

COSMETIC DER MATOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY AND LASER MEDICINE

PAGE 36//37

Dr. med. Jan Nebendahl

The decision to undergo cosmetic or plastic surgery is a

highly personal one. Our doctors advise you in a pleasant

and trusting atmosphere before every treatment. That is

why the centre for cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery

and laser medicine at DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG

is located in a separate wing of the building with its own

reception (second floor, left), waiting area and recuperation

area. We uphold standards of the greatest prudence and

precision in medical treatment together with care and

empathy in personal interactions. We want to emphasise

your natural vibrancy and character and attach value to

a harmonious balance.


Dr. med. Nicola Otte Dr. med. Ingrid Schmoeckel and Dr. med. Nadja Reitmeier

Treatment spectrum

The area of cosmetic and plastic-surgery medicine has

seen enormous growth in significance in recent years.

Our specialist doctors select methods for you that are

highly effective and guaranteed to be safe. The best result

is often achieved via a combination of various methods.

A convincing treatment concept must therefore be prece-

ded by a detailed consultation. Our centre stands out

thanks to its four fully equipped operating theatres and

a collection of laser equipment that, even by European

standards, is both large and modern.

Our team

At the centre, you will be treated by doctors who are experts

in plastic surgery and dermatology and have specialised

and developed their expertise through comprehensive

training and practical experience. DERMATOLOGIKUM

HAMBURG has been a source of research and treatment

in the area of cosmetic medicine for 20 years. Our patients

benefit from this experience. We are there for you from

the initial detailed consultation discussion to thorough

aftercare following treatment. You can reach us from

7.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m. on weekdays by calling +49

(0)40-35 10 75-550.

The centre is run by Dr. med. Jan Nebendahl, who is inter-

nationally qualified as a specialist doctor for plastic and

cosmetic surgery, has been active in that area since the

year 2000 and has performed more than 10,000 treat-

ments and operations.

The laser medicine is led by Dr. med Nicola Otte. She is an

expert dermatologist specialising in cosmetic dermatology

and laser medicine and has worked at DERMATOLO-

GIKUM HAMBURG for over ten years. She is also well-

known throughout Germany as a speaker and trainer

for workshops and lectures.


07 Chapter No.

COSMETIC DER MATOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY A ND LASER MEDICINE

OUR TREATMENT SPECTRUM INCLUDES:

Cosmetic dermatology and

plastic surgery

• Wrinkle treatment (botulinum

toxin, hyaluronic acid)

• Increased volume for the face,

hands and feet

• Breast surgery

• Upper and lower eyelid lifting

• Body-shaping surgery

• Face and neck lifting

• Ear plastic surgery

• Intimate surgery

• Treatment of excessive sweating

• Thread facelifts

• Ultherapy

Laser medicine

Treatment of:

• Moles

• Erythema and dilated

vessels

• Scars and stretch marks

• Acne scars

• Surgical scars

• Onychomycosis

• Thread veins

• Tattoo removal

• Removal of unwanted hairs/

epilation

• Wrinkle treatment/skin

rejuvenation

• Body contouring and fat

reduction with SculpSure

Reconstructive surgery

• Breast, nose, ear and lip

reconstruction

• Scar correction

• Abdominoplasty

• Intimate surgery

Tumour surgery

• Surgical removal of all

forms of benign and malignant

skin tumours

Dr. med. Ingrid Schmoeckel

Dr. med. Ulrike Poliza

07 Chapter No.

COSMETIC DER MATOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY A ND LASER MEDICINE


Interdisciplinary cooperation

Many patients come to us with questions and illnesses

that cover various areas. Diagnosis of skin changes and

other findings that require clarification takes place in

our own laboratories for histology, molecular biology,

immunology and microbiology. As a matter of principle,

findings are examined by two dermatopathology specialists.

Short chains of command allow quick exchange between

doctors and the laboratory team. These advantages make

us a reference centre and point of contact for second

opinions. Interdisciplinary cooperation is invaluable in

the treatment of tumours in particular. We look after

our patients from skin cancer screening to all required

laboratory examinations, medicinal therapies and sur-

gical removal of tumours, including the corresponding

aftertreatment.

Our specialist doctors work together closely with the

medical cosmetics department. Our beauticians offer

specially coordinated care concepts. This means the

skin can be ideally prepared for cosmetic treatments and

regenerate better thereafter.

You can find more information on the website

www.dermatologikum-aesthetik.de.

Arrange an appointment on +49 (0)40-35 10 75-550

or via [email protected].

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08 Chapter No.

VASCULAR SURGERY AND INTRAVASCULAR VEIN SURGERY

PAGE 42//43

The venous department for diagnosis and therapy of the

veins (veins and arteries) can be found on the third floor

of our practice, with its own reception, waiting area and

treatment rooms.

Four fully equipped operating theatres and clinic rooms

are in the immediate vicinity. Our six specialist doctors

for vascular surgery, dermatology and phlebology handle

all arterial and venous diseases. They are supported by an

anaesthesiology specialist and a team of nurses trained

in intensive care medicine and surgery.

The vascular surgery department is certified as a venous

centre of excellence by the German Society of Phlebology

(Deutschen Fachgesellschaft für Phlebologie).


‘ Healthy veins are a pre- requisite for general health and physical ability.’ DR. MED. JENS ALM Chief physician in the department for vascular surgery


• Varicose vein treatment with ClosureFast radio frequency catheters, radial lasers from the company biolitec and VenaSeal vein glue

• Treatment of recurring varicosis

• Thread vein treatment with Dual Yellow lasers, sclerotherapy and compression therapy

• Venous problems during pregnancy

• Venous ulcers, post- thrombotic syndrome

• Thromboses

• Arterial diseases (intermittent claudication, arterial circulation problems)

• Vein check-up with CW Doppler ultrasound and colour duplex ultrasound

• Interdisciplinary wound consultation

08 Chapter No.

VASCULAR SURGERY AND INTRAVASCULAR VEIN SURGERY


Focus areas of the venous department

We are a centre of excellence for gentle intravascular

catheter procedures that has been continuously expanded

since it was founded in 2005 by Dr. med. Jens Alm, chief

physician of the department. 3,800 catheter operations

are performed each year.

Ours is one of the few medical facilities in Germany where

recurring varicosis (varicose veins that have already been

treated once but return) can be treated as an outpatient

procedure. This means inpatient stays in the clinic are

no longer necessary.

Our specialist doctors not only select the right, above

all gentle, therapy from the various treatment methods

available, they also ensure that the risk of recurrence is

as low as possible.

In cooperation with dermatologists, even wounds that

are difficult to take care of can be successfully treated in

an interdisciplinary wound consultation.

Treatment of varicose veins is now covered by many

statutory health insurance companies in Germany.

You can find more information on the website

www.dermatologikum-venen.de.


or via [email protected].

PAGE 44//45

The vascular surgery team

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus

Dr. med. Friederike Wagner and nurse Valentina Reschetizka

Dr. med. Andreas Dietrich

09 Chapter No.

MEDICAL COSMETICS

PAGE 48//49

‘Skin blemishes and facial skin conditions often put a strain on

sufferers. Anti-inflammatory masks, cleansings and manual

treatments provide effective sup-port to medical treatments.

CLAUDIA OELRICHHead of medical cosmetics

’


• Acne

• Rosacea

• Perioral dermatitis

• Seborrhoeic eczema

• Large-pored skin

• Scars/acne scars

• Wrinkles

• Hyperpigmentation

• Face and body

contouring

• Skin regeneration before

and after chemotherapy

• Care concepts for neu-

rodermatitis, psoriasis

and dry, greasy or

sensitive skin in close

cooperation with the

allergy department

• Care before and after

cosmetic treatments

• Treatments with Accent

Ultra®, JetPeel®, Derma -

pen, fruit acid and

microdermabrasion

09 Chapter No.

MEDICAL COSMETICS


Treatment of acne, rosacea and perioral dermatitis is

effectively supported by our department for medical

cosmetics. Inf lammatory facial skin conditions are

characterised by a protracted or chronic progression

and heavy psychological strain that require patient and

close accompaniment.

As well as treatment of dermatological conditions to ac-

company therapy, our medical beauticians offer selected

cosmetic treatments that refine and optically rejuvenate

the appearance of skin. The skin can be ideally prepared

for many medical treatments in cosmetic dermatology

(including Fraxel and pigment lasers, as well as surgical

procedures) by our beauticians and also receive regene-

rative treatment by them thereafter.

In 2016, medical cosmetics took over new rooms on the

ground floor at Stephansplatz. The new space, with gene-

rously sized cubicles, makes treatment in a particularly

calm atmosphere possible, while remaining close to the

doctors providing treatment at DERMATOLOGIKUM

HAMBURG. Our medical beauticians (all of whom have

state-recognised training) accompany you along the path

to healthy skin and motivate you to persevere through

treatment.


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Quick and precise laboratory diagnostics are decisive in

first-class medical care. Diagnostics for our patients are

carried out in our own laboratories, with results generally

available in just 24 hours. Our laboratory team comprises

30 members of staff, including eight doctors specialising

in dermatological histology, dermatology and pathology,

as well as molecular biologists and microbiologists.

The high standards and wide range of laboratory pro-

cedures is used by far more than 100 dermatologists in

Germany and abroad. This laboratory accepts samples

from dermatologists and takes on the entire skin diagnosis

in the laboratory. The doctors who send samples can rely

on quick and meaningful findings. For more information,

you can request our laboratory brochure and a starter

pack with all the necessary dispatch materials.

Tel. 040-35 10 75-23 or email [email protected]

10 Chapter No.

LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS

Histology, molecular biology, immunology and microbiology


SPECIALIST DOCTORS AND LABORATORY SUPERVISORS

From the left: Dr. med. Johanna Pirrone,

Valentina Getova,

Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Almut Böer-Auer,

Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Falk,

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus,

Dr. rer nat. Dagmar Müller,

Jasmin Broyer,

Dr. med. Norbert Blödorn-Schlicht

How can I arrange an appointment?You can reach our telephone switchboard from 7.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays on +49 (0)40-35 10 75-0. You

can also email us with your appointment request: [email protected].

If you want to arrange an appointment in the venous

department or the centre for cosmetic dermatology,

plastic surgery and laser medicine, you can contact the

relevant reception directly.

Vascular surgery:

Tel. +49 (0)40-35 10 75-311, [email protected]

Centre for cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery and

laser medicine:

Tel. +49 (0)40-35 10 75-550, [email protected]

How do I enter the practice with a wheelchair or pram? DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG has barrier-free access

via a separate lift at the Gorch-Fock-Wall 1 entrance

that has to be activated by a member of staff. We request

that you contact reception in advance on +49 (0)40-35 10 75-0 so that we can come and collect you at the

ground-floor entrance.

I have statutory German health insurance – can I be treated by one of your doctors?Of course. Almost 50% of our patients have statutory

insurance. Every patient, regardless of their insurance

status, can make an appointment with one of our doctors

and will receive a transparent written invoice in line with

the official scale of fees for physicians (GOÄ). In general,

patients with statutory insurance must cover the treatment

costs themselves.

How long is the wait for an operation?

We can perform necessary operations in our operating

theatres within the practice without long waiting times,

often as soon as the following day.

How do I arrange an appointment for the allergy consultation?For your first visit, the appointment is arranged via

our reception (tel. +49 (0)40-35 10 75-0 / email info

11 Chapter No.

FAQ -FR EQUENTLY ASK ED QUESTIONS


@dermatologikum.de). Subsequent appointments, e.g.

for specific required tests, are arranged directly with the

staff in the allergy department.

How do I arrange an appointment for medical cosmetics?Medical cosmetic treatments first require a diagnosis

by one of our specialist doctors (e.g. in treatments for

acne, rosacea or perioral dermatitis). The appointment

can be arranged in the practice at the main reception

or by telephone on +49 (0)40-35 10 75-211. Cosmetic

treatments such as Jetpeel or microdermabrasion can be

arranged in the department for medical cosmetics itself.

Please contact the reception there to do so.

What do I need to be aware of when arranging an appointment for hypersensitisation?

Following the required initial discussion, appointments

are arranged via the main reception. Please check in there

before each hypersensitisation appointment, too. After

the hypersensitisation there is 30 minutes’ observation

time, as allergic reactions can occur in this period. Please

always factor this time into your planning. The reaction

is documented after each treatment.

How can I get help in case of emergency during the night, at weekends or on public holidays?

A DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG doctor can be reached

outside consultation hours in an emergency on the number

+49 (0)175-20 30 20 3. Alternatively, you can consult a

hos pital with a dermatology department. In Hamburg,

these are the Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf and

the Asklepios Klinik St. Georg.

Why can receptionists not tell me in advance how much my treatment will cost?Unfortunately, our receptionists cannot provide that ser-

vice as they are not able to estimate what diagnosis and

therapy your doctor will carry out. For some treatments,

however, (e.g. laser appointments), guideline costs can

be provided in advance. Our receptionists will give you

as much information as they can.


12 Chapter No.

DIR ECTIONS AND LOCATION, OPENING HOURS


Underground railway (U-Bahn) to Stephansplatz

Suburban railway (S-Bahn) to Dammtor

Long-distance train station to Dammtor

Bus lines 4, 5, 109, 112 to Stephansplatz

Schnellbusse buses 34, 36 to Stephansplatz

Parking spaces at ‘Parkhaus Gänsemarkt’ car park

Entry via Dammtorwall and Welckerstrasse

DERMATOLOGIKUM HAMBURG GmbH

Stephansplatz 5 | 20354 HamburgFax: +49 (0)40-35 10 75-10 | Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.dermatologikum.de

Telephone:: +49 (0)40-35 10 75-0

Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m.Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sundays by special arrangement

Consultation hours only if agreed by telephone.

Any patient can be treated at DERMATOLOGIKUM

HAMBURG, but the costs are only covered for patients with private health insurance or are to be paid by the patients themselves. D

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At the end of the 19th century, eminent Hamburg

dermatologist Professor Paul Gerson Unna founded an

institute for the diagnosis and therapy of skin diseases

in Hamburg, which he named DERMATOLOGIKUM.

The reuse of this name is a homage

to Unna and commemorates

his exceptional contribution to

dermatology.

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