Your Treatment Journey in Gronau
Germany is renowned for its high-quality healthcare system, and Gronau is a prime example for specialized treatment in robotic urology. Whether you're traveling from the United States or another part of the world, Gronau offers easy access to top-tier medical care while maintaining a patient-centric approach. Located near the historic city of Münster and just about 2 hours from Amsterdam, Gronau is accessible for international patients and offers a range of support services to ensure your comfort and convenience during your treatment journey.
Pre-Treatment Consultation
Your patient journey will start by organizing an online consultation with one of our expert doctors. Prior to the consultation, we ask you to provide medical documentation, including blood test results, pathology reports, and imaging scans (CT, MRI, PET).
Accommodation and Travel
Our International Patient Service Team can assist with finding comfortable accommodation close to the hospital, and can deliver help in the coordination of airport transfers from Amsterdam Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, or Münster-Osnabrück airports.
Post-operative Care
After surgery you will stay in the hospital for three postoperative nights for a thorough recovery. Unlike other countries, this extended inpatient stay is appreciated by most patients as it ensures comprehensive care and monitoring.
Personalized Care and Support Throughout Your Stay
- Accommodation Assistance
We assist in arranging lodging in nearby hotels that cater to medical visitors.
- Transportation Support
We offer shuttle services to major German airports and can assist with local transport.
- Language Assistance
Our multilingual team can assist with translation and arrangment of translators to overcome language barriers
- Family Support
We provide assistance for family members traveling with you, including accommodation and logistical support.
- Insurance Coverage Abroad
Please check what medical services your health insurance will cover. We can deliver required documents in English. Always ask your insurance company for written confirmation of reimbursement and what exactly is included (for example: treatment; complications although rarely; follow-up treatment at home; conditions etc). Without insurance confirmation, you risk a complete payment out of pocket.
- For U.S. citizens: If medical care outside the United States is facilitated insurance companies and other entities have to follow U.S. guidelines. If you are a U.S. citizen considering travelling to Gronau for medical care please check and understand these terms and conditions about medical tourism to Germany. You will find some information and the American Medical Association guiding principles on medical tourism on:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/your-health-abroad.html
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism
https://de.usembassy.gov/de/
- For Canadian citizens: Please check and understand the terms and conditions about medical tourism to Germany. Your provincial or territorial health plan may not cover your expenses if you develop complications in the country where you’re having the procedure. More information is available on:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/medical-care-outside-canada
https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/germany-allemagne/berlin.aspx?lang=eng
- Visa
Please check if a visa is necessary. We can deliver assistance in the request of a visa at the embassy in Germany if applicable.
- Cost estimate
As soon as you decide to plan your treatment in Germany, we will create a cost estimate including the cost for your hospital consultation, inpatient admission, treatment and diagnostics if necessary. Before admission we should have a CRE screening available.
- Follow-up care
Medical tourists and their domestic physicians should plan for follow-up care. There is no follow-up care included or scheduled to occur in Gronau.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our patient service by mail at international@st-antonius-gronau.de or bei Phone on 0049 2562 915 2146 (during working hours CET).
