University Hospital Cologne


Head of the Department
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Simon
Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at University Hospital Cologne is one of the best 20 medical facilities in Germany in its field as it provides care for infants, children, and adolescents with blood diseases and tumors. The facility is recognized by the Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology as it follows the international standards of treatment and also works in close cooperation with many different specialists to ensure optimal care for patients. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Med. Thorsten Simon, the pediatric oncology unit is one of the first centers of its specialty to be certified by the German Cancer Society.
The Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at University Hospital Cologne is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of:
- Leukemia
- Aplastic anemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Blood clotting disorders
- Lymphoma
- Polycythemia
- Thrombocythemia
- Melanoma