University Hospital Saarland
Homburg, Germany 
Head of the Department
Prof. Dr. Danilo Fliser
Department of Internal Medicine IV - Kidney and Hypertensive Diseases
Department of Internal Medicine IV - Kidney and Hypertensive Diseases at the University Hospital Saarland offers care in the form of diagnosis and treatment for patients with kidney disorders and disorders that affect the blood pressure in particular.
Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. med. Danilo Fliser, the department treats nearly 1,700 inpatients and 2,500 outpatients every year. The department consist of 35 beds along with highly experienced doctors and staff with state-of-the-art medical equipment to ensure optimal care for patients.
The department is in close cooperation with the Department of Urology and both departments together have succeeded in performing more than 350 kidney transplantations. Kidney disorders have a psychological toll on patients that may cause physical effects as well. That’s why the department provides psychological support for the patients as well.
The department has an impressive history of research activities. The current focuses of the research unit are at the complications of cardiovascular diseases and the prevention of progression of kidney disorders. With the help of the German Research Foundation, the Else Kroner and the European Union, the department is making great progress in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Department of Internal Medicine IV - Kidney and Hypertensive Diseases at the University Hospital Saarland is specialized in:
• Kidney transplantation and care for the patients after the procedure
• Diagnosis and treatment of water-electrolyte imbalance
• Inflammation of blood vessels of the kidney
• Urinalysis
• Installation of dialysis fistulas
• Renal puncture for diagnostics
• Hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration
• Diagnosis and treatment of hypertension
• Comprehensive intensive therapy for kidney disorders
- Since 2007 Professor at the University of Saarland, Head of the Department of Nephrology and Hypertensiology at the University Hospital Saarland.
- 2005 Additional qualification in Hypertension (German Hypertension League).
- 2002 Visiting Professor at the Hannover Medical School.
- 1999 - 2007 Senior Physician, Department of Nephrology, Center for Internal Medicine, Hannover Medical School.
- 1989 Venia Legendi, Internal Medicine, Heidelberg University.
- 1997 Habilitation, Heidelberg University.
- 1997 Additional qualification in Nephrology.
- 1996 Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
- 1996 Fellow, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
- 1991 - 1998 Assistant Physician, Section of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg.
Scientific Awards
- Franz Volhard Award from the Society of Nephrology for outstanding scientific achievements in the research of kidney diseases and hypertension.
- 2004 Bernd Tersteegen Award.
- 1995 Nils Alwall Award.
Membership in the National and International Scientific Societies
- German Society of Nephrology (DGfN).
- German Society of Internal Medicine (DGIM).
- German Hypertension League (DHL).
- Scientific Institute of Nephrology.
- Association of German Nephrology Centers (Scientific Advisory Board).
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
- European Dialysis and Transplant Association (EDTA).
- European Renal and Cardiovascular Medicine Working Group (EURECAM).
- European Working Group on Uremia Toxicity (EUTox).
- International Society of Nephrology (ISN).
Department of Internal Medicine IV - Kidney and Hypertensive Diseases
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