HospitalsEssen
International patient profile

University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen operates a Foreign Patient Service for people from abroad who do not have German medical insurance, coordinating specialist contact, cost estimates, appointments and financial administration.

This profile summarizes practical information published by the hospital for patients who live abroad and are considering planned care in Germany. It is not a hospital ranking and does not assess whether this center is appropriate for an individual diagnosis.

CityEssen, North Rhine-Westphalia
AddressHufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
International patient emailforeign-patient-service@uk-essen.de
International patient phone+49 201 723 1640

International patient support

According to the hospital's official international-patient information, the following administrative services or pathways are available:

  • Central Foreign Patient Service
  • Contact with the responsible specialist department
  • Preparation of treatment cost estimates
  • Scheduling of treatment or diagnostics
  • Administration of advance payments and final invoicing
  • Patient information published in several languages

Published language support

Availability can depend on the team member, department or appointment, so confirm language needs before travel.

GermanEnglishArabicRussian

Before sending a treatment request

Check the hospital's current submission instructions first. International offices commonly need a concise medical history and recent reports, and some departments may request imaging or pathology before deciding whether an appointment or treatment proposal can be offered.

Source verification: Official University Hospital Essen Foreign Patient Service information. Last checked 2026-08-29. Hospital contact details and procedures can change. Always confirm current requirements on the official hospital website before sending documents or making travel arrangements.
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