Klinikum im Friedrichshain, Public hospital and architectural monument in Friedrichshain, Germany
Klinikum im Friedrichshain is a large hospital complex with multiple medical buildings connected by covered walkways, located adjacent to Volkspark Friedrichshain. The facility houses numerous departments and specialized treatment areas serving patients across many medical disciplines.
The hospital was founded in 1874 and designed by prominent architects using advanced sanitary principles from England, North America, and France. The complex became a leading center for specialized medicine in the region.
The facility contains the first kidney transplantation center established in East Germany in 1969, marking a significant advancement in German medical capabilities.
Keep in mind this is an active hospital with restricted access to certain areas and departments. Use the main public entrances and the proximity to Volkspark Friedrichshain as your orientation when exploring the grounds.
The complex houses the only hyperbaric chamber in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, a rare medical device used for specialized pressure-related therapies. This facility draws patients from a wide area seeking such specialized treatment.
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