The University Hospital Dusseldorf (UKD) was established in 1907 and since then it stands for international excellence in health care, research, and teaching. Specialist doctors and dedicated teams guarantee modern medicine of the highest standard. Modern, safe and innovative methods in diagnosis and therapy help in the fight against many diseases and their unpleasant consequences. The special strength of the UKD lies in the interdisciplinary treatment of patients and in the close integration of clinical operations and research. As a hospital of the highest level of medical care, the UKD also treats patients with particularly difficult and complicated illnesses.

More than 50,000 patients are receiving inpatient care at the University Hospital Düsseldorf every year. In addition, around 300,000 patients are treated on an outpatient basis each year. The UKD is the largest hospital in the state capital and one of the most important medical centers in NRW.