Consultant Dr. med. W. Schulte

In the department of internal medicine, the entire spectrum of internal illnesses is treated. Included are diseases of the digestive organs, respiratory organs, metabolism, hormonal glands, kidneys, circulatory and vascular Sys­tem, high blood pressure, and diabetes as well as the musculoskeletal System (rheumatology). Ultrasound and endoscopy are frequently used as examination methods. Therefore it is possible, for example.to remove gallstones and insert drains by way of endoscopy. Another area of specialisation is the treatment of diabetes mellitus. For this purpose, there is a diabetes specialisation Station, which is manned by specially trained doctors, nurses, orderlies, nutritional advisors, and other expert personnel.The Sta­tion works according to the latest findings in the area of of diabetes. treatment,

Another Station is designed to specialise in chronic bronchitis and asthma.

The laboratory and blood storage facility also belong to the internal medicine department, in which all necessary tests can be performed inhouse.