Outpatient clinics
The general pneumology outpatient clinic in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases treats patients with various lung diseases and respiratory problems. This outpatient clinic acts as the first point of contact for patients with symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, recurrent respiratory infections and other pulmonary complaints.
Based on the examination results, a customized treatment plan is drawn up that takes into account the specific needs and requirements of each patient. This may include prescribing medication, initiating respiratory therapy, smoking cessation programs, pulmonary rehabilitation and other interventions to improve respiratory health.
Outpatient appointment checklist
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Preliminary findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transport ticket for the outward and return journey
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Dr. med. Benjamin-Alexander Bollmann
Contact Dr. Bollmann
- Phone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited availability by phone at the moment.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161108
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
In this outpatient clinic, we care for patients with suspected or proven deficiency of alpha1-antitrypsin in the blood.
Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a protein with an inhibitory effect on proteolytic enzymes in the body. A deficiency of this "anti" protein leads to increased destruction of lung tissue and sometimes liver tissue by the body's own enzymes. In adults, this can cause breathing problems and eventually lead to chronic bronchitis and the development of emphysema (irreversible lung hyperinflation).
If you suffer from COPD/"smoker's bronchitis" or emphysema or if one of your relatives is known to have an alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, a test should be carried out by your family physician or pulmonologist. If the level of AAT in your blood is low, it should be checked whether there is a congenital deficiency of AAT.
If AAT deficiency is proven, lung function should be monitored closely. If lung function is already impaired, the development of emphysema should be prevented or the progression of the disease slowed down. Depending on the severity of the protein deficiency and the severity of the disease, substitution therapy may be necessary (administration of alpha-1-antitrypsin by weekly infusions).
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Preliminary findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Dr. med. Mark Greer
Contact Dr. Greer
- Telephone 0511-532 3934 - currently only available by telephone to a limited extent.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161108
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Emphysema Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Severe bronchial asthma is a form of asthma that cannot be adequately controlled despite appropriate treatment with conventional medications such as inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-agonists. It is characterized by recurrent symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness and nocturnal symptoms, which can severely affect the quality of life of those affected.
The diagnosis and treatment of severe asthma requires specialized care by specialists with in-depth knowledge of asthma management. The Special Outpatient Clinic for Severe Asthma in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases offers comprehensive care for patients with severe asthma, who often require more complex treatment.
At the Severe Asthma Outpatient Clinic, patients are individually evaluated to identify the exact cause of their severe asthma. This can be done through various investigations such as lung function tests, allergy tests, provocation tests and imaging. Based on these results, a tailored treatment plan is developed, which may include a combination of inhaled and/or oral medications, biologic therapies and patient education. In addition, the severe asthma outpatient clinic plays an important role in monitoring disease progression, optimizing medication and managing exacerbations.
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Preliminary findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Dr. med. Nora Drick
contact
- Telephone 0511-532 3934 - currently only available by telephone to a limited extent.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161108
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Asthma Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Since April 2015, we have been offering an outpatient clinic at the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases for patients with bronchiectasis not caused by cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and Kartagener's syndrome. The prerequisite for presentation to our bronchiectasis and PCD/KS outpatient clinic is the presence of corresponding clinical complaints and the presence of bronchiectasis detected by (high-resolution) computed tomography (CT) of the thorax (HRCT). A CD-ROM or upload portal with the latest (HR)CT of the thorax must be sent in advance together with a referral from a registered pulmonologist, the last physician's letter, all relevant findings and the result of a current sputum culture (< 2 months old) before an appointment can be made. Please also note our referral letter.
Consultation hour
Appointments by appointment, building K10, level H0
Checklist for outpatient appointments
- Referral from a pulmonologist in private practice
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- Result of a sputum culture (incl. bacteriology, molds and mycobacteria culture)
- The last (HR)CT of the thorax on CD-ROM or via upload portal
- All other available X-ray and CT images of the thorax
- All available medical reports and (laboratory) findings
Studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Studies of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Felix C. Ringshausen
contact
- Phone 0511-532 3595
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail Christiane-Herzog-Zentrum@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161112
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Bronchiectasis Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare and life-threatening disease characterized by recurrent blood clots in the pulmonary arteries. These blood clots can lead to progressive narrowing of the pulmonary arteries, resulting in increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries and ultimately a strain on the legal heart.
The CTEPH outpatient clinic in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases offers specialized care for patients with this complex disease. The outpatient clinic plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term care of patients with CTEPH.
In the CTEPH outpatient clinic, patients are evaluated with a thorough clinical assessment and various diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function tests, echocardiography, ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy (V/Q scintigraphy) and right heart catheterization and state-of-the-art imaging to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the disease.An experienced interdisciplinary team of experts consisting of internists, surgeons and radiologists then determines the optimal treatment procedure for each individual patient. We check whether surgery is an option for every patient with CTEPH, coordinated by our outpatient clinic for pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary endarterectomy has long been successfully performed in the Clinical Department for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Hannover Medical School. For our non-operable patients, we can offer a wide range of drug therapies as well as participation in drug trials. The Hannover Medical School has been the first CTEPH center in Germany to offer pulmonary balloon angioplasty since 2013. This involves using a catheter procedure to break up residual clots in the pulmonary arteries of inoperable patients using a thin balloon to allow blood to flow more easily into the lungs. The procedure is carried out by the Interventional Radiology Department at the MHH. The interventional therapy of CTEPH is relatively new, but the clinical experience to date in patients is excellent.
The treatment of CTEPH usually involves a combination of drug therapy and interventional or surgical procedures. This may include the use of blood thinning medications, pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA), interventional pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) or the use of pulmonary vascular dilators (drug therapy).
For patients with CTEPH, we offer all currently available treatment options:
- Surgery (pulmonary endarterectomy, PEA)
- Drug therapy
- Pulmonary balloon angioplasty
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist or family physician/internist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your GP)
- Relevant previous findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transport ticket for the outward and return journey
Studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Studies of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases
Consultation hours
Appointments from Monday to Friday by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Marius M. Hoeper
- Prof. Dr. med. Karen M. Olsson
contact
- Phone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited availability at the moment.
Please use the options below for initial registration :
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
- E-mail pneumologie.pah@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161103
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - PH Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
The Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases at Hannover Medical School is a leading center for the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis. ILD encompasses a variety of diseases that affect the lung tissue and surrounding interstitial structure, which can lead to scarring and impaired lung function.
Our specialized team works closely with pulmonary specialists in private practice to provide comprehensive care for each patient. We use the latest diagnostic techniques, including high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy, cryobiopsy and, if necessary, surgical lung tissue biopsy, to make an accurate diagnosis and develop individual treatment plans.
As a university center, we strive to provide our patients with access to the latest treatment methods. Therefore, we often offer participation in clinical trials investigating new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of ILD. This allows us to offer our patients access to promising treatments while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and treatment standards.
Our research activities are focused on continuously improving the diagnosis and treatment of ILD. We work closely with internal research groups at Hannover Medical School as well as with external institutions to develop and test innovative approaches to the treatment of ILD.
In addition, we maintain a close collaboration with our Clinical Department's lung transplant team to provide seamless transition and comprehensive care for patients with severe ILD for whom lung transplantation is being considered. This ensures that patients who may require a transplant can be identified in a timely manner and treated appropriately to improve their chances of survival and quality of life.
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a lung specialist/pneumologist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Previous findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last (HR)CT or chest X-ray on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
- Immunologic and histologic preliminary findings
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Studies of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases
Consultation hours
Appointments from Mondays to Thursdays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- PD Dr. med. Benjamin Seeliger
- PD Dr. med. Jonas Schupp
Please contact
- Telephone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited telephone availability at the moment.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161139
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - ILD Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive lung disease that occurs mainly in women of childbearing age. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of smooth muscle cells in the lymphatic vessels and lungs. This leads to progressive destruction of the lung tissue, breathing difficulties, pneumothorax (lung collapse) and, in advanced stages, respiratory insufficiency.
Symptoms of LAM can vary and include dyspnea (shortness of breath), cough, chest pain, fatigue and frequent episodes of pneumothorax. Diagnosis is usually made through a combination of imaging techniques such as CT scans of the lungs and lung translucency tests. Treatment of LAM aims to relieve symptoms, slow the progression of the disease and manage complications. This may include the use of medications such as mTOR inhibitors, oxygen therapy, bronchodilators and in some cases lung transplantation.
The specialist outpatient clinic for LAM in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases plays a crucial role in the care of patients with this complex disease. Thanks to an interdisciplinary approach, patients can be treated individually here, with the focus on aspects such as drug therapy, psychosocial support and the treatment of complications such as pneumothorax. Collaboration with established lung specialists ensures seamless referral and holistic care for patients with LAM.
Checklist for outpatient appointments
- A current referral from the pulmonologist/pneumologist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Preliminary findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Studies of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Dr. med. Nora Drick
contact
- Telephone 0511-532 3934 - currently only available by telephone to a limited extent.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161108
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - LAM Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Lung transplant outpatient clinic
Lung transplantation (LTx) is a complex procedure for patients with end-stage lung disease for whom other treatments have been exhausted and for whom there are no contraindications (e.g. severe diseases of other organs).
The most common diseases that lead to a lung transplant are various forms of pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary emphysema (COPD). Since 1987, over 2,300 operations have been performed at Hannover Medical School (MHH) as unilateral or bilateral lung transplants, including combination procedures. Currently, around 100-120 operations per year are performed in the Clinical Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery. Since 2013, the MHH has been one of the three largest lung transplant programs worldwide in terms of the number of operations performed each year. The 1-year survival rate of over 90% and the 5-year survival rate of recipients of over 65% are above the national and international average.
Inquiries about lung transplantation
We ask that inquiries about transplantation be sent digitally by your treating physician only, together with a current physician's letter (including details of diagnosis, lung function, blood gases/oxygen requirements, exercise tolerance, concomitant diseases) and all relevant findings, to the following address: Lung transplant request form. Due to staff shortages, we are unfortunately no longer able to respond to requests received in writing or by fax. We ask for your understanding.
The information you provide is important for us to determine the type and urgency of the outpatient presentation. We will then respond to your request in writing and, if necessary, ask for further information for presentation at the appointment.
We will be happy to answer any queries on 0511 / 532 3934. Please also let us know if there are any new medical aspects (e.g. emergency inpatient treatment) for a candidate who is already on the waiting list.
Checklist for the appointment (preferably with a copy of the findings):
- Referral
- Health card (insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- CT on CD incl. written findings or via upload portal
- vaccination card
- Requested documents (ultrasound of abdomen and heart, findings of dentist and gynecologist, laboratory values).
We do not issue transport vouchers; if required, please bring one with you for the outward and return journey.
It is generally possible to refill certain liquid oxygen containers in our outpatient clinic (e.g. all Linde devices, which can also be filled from the side). If you are unsure, please contact your oxygen supplier. Alternatively, we can provide equipment on loan at your appointment in the outpatient clinic.
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
Dr. med. Mark Greer
Dr. med. Susanne Simon
Contact form
First appointment contact form - please use the contact form whenever possible to contact us for a first appointment. For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
Telephone 0511-532 3934 - due to an increased workload, we are currently only available by telephone to a limited extent.
Fax 0511-532 161108
E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - PreTx Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Follow-up care after lung transplantation
After a lung transplant (LTx), lifelong outpatient follow-up care takes place at Hannover Medical School in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases. Follow-up care after LTx is carried out in close consultation with the general practitioners and specialists treating you. How often you need to come for check-ups depends on how you are feeling and what is medically necessary. This will be determined on an individual basis.
An important part of follow-up care is bronchoscopy, i.e. a lung endoscopy. It helps to detect possible problems at an early stage - especially in the initial period after the transplant. This examination is usually carried out while the patient is awake and is well tolerated by most people. If desired, sedative medication can be given (sedation). In this case, the examination may not be possible on the same day and an additional appointment may be necessary. In addition, recovery after sedation takes longer and you may not be allowed to drive for 24 hours. All these things will be discussed with you in advance and decided together.
Between outpatient appointments, blood samples must be sent to our Central Laboratories after transplantation to monitor immunosuppression and infections. In the event of emergency symptoms (drop in lung function, fever, shortness of breath) and if you are taking new medication, please inform us immediately as a lung transplant patient or the physician looking after you (by telephone on 0511-532-4681 or pneumologie.transplantation@mh-hannover.de). As many of our patients live far away from Hanover, acute care in their home hospitals is often unavoidable. Nevertheless, please inform us immediately if a lung transplant patient has been admitted as an inpatient.
The aftercare outpatient clinic of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases currently provides regular care for over 1,000 patients following lung transplantation. Telephone counseling for patients and caregivers after lung transplantation is offered on weekdays (please use the answering machine outside office hours) or by fax via our transplant coordination. Since March 2020, we have also been offering a video consultation for patients.
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List of publications
The scientific focus of the Clinical Department's transplantation area includes the early detection of risk factors and the treatment of chronic graft failure, therapy of respiratory complications, infections after transplantation and telemedicine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Gottlieb+J+hannover
The division is a member of the German Center for Lung Research.
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 03, Node D
Contact person
Prof. Dr. med. Jens Gottlieb
contact
Phone 0511-532 4681
Fax 0511-532 161118
E-mail pneumologie.transplantation@mh-hannover.de
Address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Lung Transplantation
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
The outpatient clinic for cystic fibrosis in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases at Hannover Medical School is a specialized facility that focuses on the care of patients with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects various organ systems, particularly the lungs and the digestive system. Early and comprehensive care is crucial for optimizing quality of life and delaying the progression of the disease.
Our experienced team of pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists work closely together to provide holistic care for patients with cystic fibrosis. We understand the unique needs and challenges that cystic fibrosis patients face and provide compassionate and individualized care.
During consultation hours at the Christiane Herzog Center, patients are separated according to their Pseudomonas status to minimize the risk of cross-infection and ensure the best possible care for each patient. This is particularly important as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common and serious bacterial infection in cystic fibrosis patients.
We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, including regular lung function tests, imaging, microbiological monitoring and individualized drug therapies. Our aim is to slow down the progression of the disease, alleviate symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life.
We also offer comprehensive advice on topics such as nutrition, physiotherapeutic respiratory therapy, psychosocial support and coping with the stress of illness. We work closely with other specialist disciplines to provide holistic care and ensure that the individual needs of each patient are taken into account.
Our goal at the cystic fibrosis outpatient clinic is to help patients lead as normal and fulfilling a life as possible by providing them with the best possible medical care and support.
Checklist for outpatient appointments
- Every quarter we need a referral from your pediatrician or family physician for the consultation.
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- If available: Previous findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays between 8:00 and 15:30 by appointment, building K10, level H0
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Felix C. Ringshausen
- Dr. med. Annette Sauer-Heilborn
contact
- Telephone 0511-532 6111
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail Christiane-Herzog-Zentrum@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161112
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - CF Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Multidisciplinary HHT Center of the Hannover Medical School
Pneumology - Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Endocrinology - ENT Medicine - Cardiology - Radiology - Pediatrics - Gynecology/Obstetrics - Genetics
For the comprehensive care of people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler's disease, Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome)
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (synonym: Osler's disease, Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome) is a rare hereditary disease of the blood vessels.
The disease is characterized by the occurrence of short-circuit connections of the vessels, the so-called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This can lead to bleeding as well as numerous other complications.
The changes can occur anywhere in the body, but are most commonly found in the mucous membranes of the nose and gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver and central nervous system (CNS).
The most common clinical sign is spontaneous, recurrent nosebleeds, which often manifest themselves in early adolescence.
Other symptoms include bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, vascular changes in the external skin (telangiectasia), but also shortness of breath or strokes.
Diagnostic criteria (Curaçao criteria) for HHT/M. Osler (according to Shovlin et al. 2000):
- Positive family history (at least one first-degree relative)
- Recurrent, spontaneous nosebleeds (epistaxis)
- Typical, multiple telangiectasias (lips, oral cavity, fingers; nose)
- Organ involvement (visceral manifestation, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, CNS)
In the Clinical Department of Pneumology at the MHH, we offer you diagnostics and therapy for lung involvement in HHT, including, for example, checking blood oxygen levels using blood gas tests and screening examinations for pulmonary AVMs (so-called bubble echocardiography), as well as non-invasive and invasive diagnostics and therapy in cooperation with colleagues from the MHH Radiology and Surgery departments. As part of the multidisciplinary HHT center, we work closely with all disciplines at the MHH and can therefore coordinate and organize holistic care tailored to your symptoms.
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist for the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If available: Preliminary findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Marius M. Hoeper
- Prof. Dr. med. Karen M. Olsson
contact
- Phone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited availability at the moment.
Please use the options below for initial registration :
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
- E-mail pneumologie.pah@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161103
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - HHT Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Pulmonary oncology outpatient clinic
The entire spectrum of malignant diseases of the thorax is diagnosed and treated in the field of oncological pneumology.
In addition to the latest imaging procedures (computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography), all invasive diagnostic procedures (bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, transthoracic puncture) and surgical intervention procedures are available to confirm the diagnosis. The latter are carried out in close interdisciplinary cooperation with the MHH's Department of Thoracic Surgery.
The treatment of bronchial carcinomas (lung cancer) and pleural mesotheliomas (pleural cancer) is carried out as part of multimodal treatment concepts. The most modern treatment methods currently available are used.
Individual treatment plans are drawn up in interdisciplinary tumor conferences together with surgeons, radiotherapists and oncologists.
Patients have the opportunity to take part in innovative therapy concepts as part of clinical studies. In addition to inpatient treatment, our interdisciplinary oncology day clinic is available for outpatient and day-care therapies.
If you have any questions or require further information on the therapies on offer, please contact us at the address below.
Studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, building K02, level H0
Contact person
- PD Dr. med. Heiko Golpon
- Dr. med. Benjamin-Alexander Bollmann
contact
- Phone 0511-532 6553 - unfortunately only limited availability at the moment.
Please use the options below for initial registration :
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.onkologie@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161123
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Pneumo-Oncology
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
The Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases at Hannover Medical School runs a post-COVID-19 follow-up consultation. Patients who have had a Sars-CoV-2 infection and have persistent pneumological symptoms (e.g. dyspnoea or cough) can present to this consultation after an outpatient specialist (pneumological) clarification.
We ask for your understanding that we can only care for patients who have been proven to have had a Sars-CoV-2 infection, i.e. in whom either the virus itself or corresponding antibodies (IgG against S1/S2 and the nucleocapsid (N)) have been detected. Furthermore, we restricted ourselves to cases with post-COVID syndrome, i.e. the SARS-CoV-2 infection occurred more than 3 months ago with persistent symptoms. In addition, we are not able to clarify other symptoms such as excessive fatigue, concentration disorders, forgetfulness, persistent smell or taste disorders, abdominal complaints and others.
Specialist consultations for treating colleagues are possible at any time at the e-mail address below.
If you would like to register as a patient or as a physician for your patients, please use the contact form below.
Checklist for outpatient appointments
- A current referral from your GP or specialist at the time of your appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your GP)
- Essential: previous findings, the last physician's letter and proof of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and vaccination certificate
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Clinical studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Studies of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases
Consultation hours
Appointments from Monday to Friday by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Dr. med. Isabell Pink
Please contact
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.covid@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 18538
Contact address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Post-COVID Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1
30625 Hanover
The Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases has been running an outpatient clinic for pulmonary hypertension under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. M. Hoeper since 1997.
The most modern medical treatment options are available for patients with various forms of pulmonary hypertension and therapies are constantly being further developed. We offer all available medical therapies for pulmonary hypertension and have access to the latest developments through regular participation in clinical studies. For patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), the MHH offers the full range of treatment options including surgical therapy (pulmonary endarterectomy), interventional procedures (pulmonary balloon angioplasty) and drug therapy.
Telephone consultations for treating colleagues are possible at any time using the telephone number or e-mail address below.
If you would like to register patients, please send us the relevant documents by fax or post (for reasons of data security, please do not send them by e-mail). A right heart catheter examination is not required prior to registration; however, if this has already been carried out, please send us the complete findings.
Further information can also be found on the websites of the self-help organizations www.phev.de and www.pulmonale-hypertonie-selbsthilfe.de.
Checklist for the outpatient appointment
- A current referral from a pulmonologist/pneumologist or general practitioner/internist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your GP)
- Relevant previous findings and the last physician's letter
- If available: last CT scan on CD incl. findings or via upload portal
- If necessary: a transport ticket for the outward and return journey
Studies
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Marius M. Hoeper
- Prof. Dr. med. Karen M. Olsson
contact
- Telephone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited availability at the moment.
Please use the options below for initial registration :
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- Please use our contact form for appointment changes.
- E-mail pneumologie.pah@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161103
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - PH Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
Sleep laboratory
The Sleep Laboratory of the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases is interdisciplinary. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of nocturnal breathing disorders in connection with snoring or serious lung diseases. Other sleep disorders in neurological or psychiatric illnesses can also be investigated for specific issues.
On average, around 1,300 patients are examined each year.
If breathing pauses are noticed during sleep, patients with statutory health insurance should consult a registered sleep physician. We generally recommend that patients first see a registered pulmonologist or ENT specialist. They offer the possibility of an outpatient nocturnal screening examination and can then make an urgent assessment of the patients presented for sleep diagnostics.
The outpatient screening test (polygraphy) is mandatory for patients with statutory health insurance in accordance with the guideline on "Methods of contract medical care" so that the costs of the examination in the sleep laboratory are covered by the health insurance company.
Patients should then be registered with us for polysomnography by their treating physicians with a written summary of the preliminary examinations.
Private patients can register themselves, but we recommend clarifying the assumption of costs in advance.
After registration, you will receive written information about the expected waiting time. We make every effort to keep the waiting time as short as possible.
Consultation hours
Appointments from Mondays to Fridays by appointment, building K06, level 08 (ward 48C)
Checklist for outpatient appointments
- For patients with statutory health insurance: Outpatient polygraphy by your ENT or lung specialist
- A current referral from the lung specialist/pneumologist or family physician/internist at the time of the appointment
- Your health card (health insurance card)
- Written summary of the preliminary examinations
- Your medication plan (standardized medication plan according to § 31a in SGB V, available from your family physician)
- If necessary: a transportation ticket for the outward and return journey
Contact person
- Dr. med. Katrin Meyer
Contact Dr. med.
Contact form for initial presentation sleep laboratory - please use the contact form whenever possible to contact us for an initial presentation. For appointment changes, please use our contact form for appointment changes.
Telephone 0511-532 9885 - due to increased workload, we are currently only available by telephone to a limited extent.
Fax 0511-532 161115
E-mail schlaflabor@mh-hannover.de
Website www.mhh-schlaflabor.de
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Sleep Laboratory
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover
The Outpatient Clinic for Fertility in Chronic Lung Diseases in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases at Hannover Medical School is a specialized outpatient clinic that focuses on the care of patients with chronic lung diseases who wish to have children.
Our experienced team of pulmonologists, reproductive medicine specialists, gynecologists and psychologists work closely together to provide patients and couples with comprehensive advice and support. We understand the unique challenges faced by patients with chronic lung disease and offer compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
Our team provides comprehensive counseling on various aspects of family planning, including optimal timing for pregnancy, use of medications during pregnancy, managing symptoms during pregnancy and delivery, and ensuring appropriate postpartum care.
Our goal at the Chronic Lung Disease Fertility Outpatient Clinic is to help couples with chronic lung disease realize their dream of having a family, while providing the best possible medical care and safety.
Clinical trials
- Possible clinical studies can be found here: Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases clinical trials
Consultation hours
Mondays to Fridays by appointment, Building K05, Level 02, Node E
Contact person
- Prof. Dr. med. Karen M. Olsson
contact
- Phone 0511-532 3934 - unfortunately only limited availability at the moment.
For initial registration , please use the options below:
- First appointment contact form for patients or contact form for Clinical Departments / practices
- For appointment changes, please use our contact form Appointment change.
- E-mail pneumologie.ambulanz@mh-hannover.de
- Fax 0511-532 161108
Our address
Hannover Medical School
Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases - Fertility Outpatient Clinic
Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hanover