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1 everything in one place all for your health

2 the diagnostics center, berlin is located in the Physicians Center Helle Mitte in Berlin, Hellersdorf and is a department of the hospital Helle Mitte Ltd., Berlin. The close proximity to doctors practices of various specializations provides short distances for outpatient treatment. The hospitals ward also ensures in-patient treatment and a pleasant and comfortable stay. Our staff will gladly fulfil your personal wishes during your stay in our Diagnostics Center, Berlin.

3 for your posture the services of our spine specialists. We are able to find the causes for incorrect posture, pain and other complaints of the spinal column. The detection of spinal diseases encompasses the analysis of the posture and movement by use of: 3D vertebral measurement Analysis of muscle functions Static and dynamic foot pressure measurement Radiology and neurology We also offer specific examinations in sports medicine for athletes, i.e. runners and golfers. Through the co-operation of pain therapists, orthopedists, manual therapists and specialists for sports medicine, we are able to establish an individual therapy program ensuring long-term alleviation or elimination of the problems at hand. make it transparent the services of our radiologists. The collaboration with the Medical Care Unit Berlin- Hellersdorf / Helle Mitte (MVZ) has provided us with many years of experience, established knowledge and the most modern technology enabling radiological examinations of the entire body. The following procedures are in use: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Computer tomography (CT) Digital Xray Mammography Vertebral measurement Nuclear medical examinations

4 going through the paces the services of our cardiologists, vascular specialists and nephrologists. Of primary importance in the diagnosis of vascular disease is early detection of cerebral vascular abnormalities and vascular abnormalities in the limbs. Our diagnosis is centred around determining: The risk of a stroke Abnormalities of the arteries of the limbs Abnormalities of the veins of the limbs (detection of risk of thrombosis) Treatment for arterial abnormalities: Infusion Balloon dilatation Treatment for venous abnormalities: Surgical removal of varicose veins Laser therapy Sclerotherapy Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy The collaboration with the Heart Center Berlin, a day-surgery center (Herzzentrum Berlin) and with cardiologists from the Physicians Center (Ärztezentrum) enables us to offer the following methods to examine the heart and its vessels: Cardiac catheterization Electrocardiogram (ECG) Exercise tolerance test Echocardiography Magnet resonance imaging of the heart (cardio-mri) In addition to conservative therapy methods we also offer minimally invasive techniques in detecting heart disease. These are: Balloon dilatation Pacemaker implantation ICD implantation (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) Kidney, bladder and prostate diseases can be diagnosed using, amongst other methods, ultrasound and punction, as well as special therapeutic methods as well as dialysis. superior screening check-ups for your health. To remain healthy, screening is essential. Our customized check-up program is designed around the age and occupation of our patients, enabling the detection of specific health hazards. We offer the following: Complete physical ( manager check-up) Cardio screening Vascular screening Opthalmic Screening Specific diseases are treated by specialists in: Nephrology Orthopedics Opthalmology Otorhinolaryngology Nuclear medicine and other departments upon request

5 nineteen specialists of various disciplines are located in one area in our center. Novel is that our patients are first introduced to a coordinating specialist. This specialist determines the necessary procedures after an in-depth consultation and primary examination. A sensible time-schedule is decided upon. A personal attendant then coordinates all the appointments and, if necessary, accompanies the patient. Once all the examinations are complete the case manager analyses the diagnoses together with the patient. If necessary, the appropriate therapy can then be initiated. This procedure not only saves valuable time through centralized coordination of all stages of examination and therapy, it also avoids tedious repetition of examinations. The advantages: Reduced waiting time One medical contact person Fast and secure diagnoses Access to state-of-the-art medical knowledge and diagnostic techniques Planning and organization of further therapeutical steps which service interests you specifically? For a personal consultation please call: +49(0) or +49(0) For further information in print per post or please write to the following address: diagnostik zentrum berlin Alice-Salomon-Platz 2 D Berlin info@diagnostikzentrum-berlin.de Being a private institution our services are directed at private patients and direct payers.

6 diagnostik zentrum berlin Abteilung der Klinik Helle Mitte GmbH Berlin Alice-Salomon-Platz 2 D Berlin Telephone: + 49 (0) (0) Fax: + 49 (0) info@diagnostikzentrum-berlin.de Internet: Being a private institution our services are directed at private patients and direct payers. Kastanienallee Henny-Porten-Str. Post Tram 6, 18 Bus 154 H Janusz-Korczak-Straße P Hellersdorfer Str. Janusz-Korczak-Straße Einkaufszentrum C&A Fritz-Lang-Str. Alice- Salomon- Ärztezentrum Platz Fritz- Lang- Platz Fritz-Lang-Str. P Kurt-W.-Gasse Rathaus Hotel Kino Cinestar Lil-Dagover-Gasse Bus 195 Diagnostikzentrum Berlin 2. OG / Fläche 2.12 U-Bahn 5 Autobus 195 Straßenbahn 6, 18 Stendaler Straße Bus Tram 6, 18 U H Hellersdorf Kaufhaus FH Alice Salomon access

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