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Welcome to the lymphological outpatient clinic of the Földiklinik
Our goal is to provide you with holistic and individual care. We accompany you from the diagnosis to the optimal therapy to sustainably improve your health and quality of life.
Who we are here for:
We specialise in the treatment of
- Lymphoedema: Chronic swellings (fluid accumulations) caused by a disorder of the lymphatic system.
- Lipoedema syndrome: A fat distribution disorder that is associated with significant pain in the soft tissue of the legs (and, less frequently, the arms). Obesity is very often a comorbid condition.
- Vascular malformations: Congenital or acquired malformations of the blood and lymph vessels.
Our services:
In our outpatient clinic, we offer you both
- Statutory health insurance consultations and
- Private consultations
No matter which form of consultation you choose, our interdisciplinary expert team puts your needs at the centre.
The way to us:
The first step is to schedule an appointment.
- By phone: 07652-124436
- By email:
- ambulanz@foeldiklinik.de
Please bring the following documents to your visit to the outpatient clinic:
- Referral from a specialist or general practitioner (for those with statutory insurance),
- All relevant prior findings
- Current imaging findings (e.g. ultrasound, MRI), if available.
- Compression stockings, if prescribed
Lipoedema syndrome
Patients diagnosed with lipoedema syndrome are asked to read our information about this condition on our website and fill out the corresponding questionnaires (Downloads) before scheduling an appointment.
Our experienced doctors will conduct a detailed anamnesis discussion with you. After a thorough clinical examination, we will jointly develop the best possible therapy for your individual situation.
Why the Földiklinik?
The Földiklinik in Hinterzarten is one of the leading institutions in the world in the field of lymphology and lipoedema syndrome. Our decades of clinical experience, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapy, enable us to provide you with the highest level of care.
Schedule an appointment with us - we are here to help you create your path to better health and quality of life.
How do I recognise a lipedema?
What a lipedema is:
- The typical symptoms of a lipedema are unequal distribution of body fat with emphasis on the lower limbs and pain in the legs. In some cases, the upper arms may also be affected.
- The condition occurs exclusively in women.
- The vast majority of women with lipedema also suffer from significant overweight, which is not caused by the lipedema.
- The lipedema can impact your professional life, personal life, relationships, self-esteem and leisure activities.
What a lipedema is NOT:
- Fluid accumulation in the tissue of the legs and/or
arms (oedema) - Cause of lymphoedema
- A progressive disease. Only if you continue to
gain weight can the lipedema
worsen.
Flyer from the International Lipoedema Association
TV Contributions about Lipedema Syndrome
Contribution SWR Television from 15 Nov. 2023
(ARD Mediathek from minute 7:50)
The Lymphatic System - this is why it is so important for health
Lipedema Talk with Tina Schwarz from 27 Nov. 2020
(YouTube)
Information for Doctors, Psychologists and Therapists
Downloads & Links
The condition of lipoedema is currently of great public interest:
Concerned patients, seeking advice from colleagues, self-help groups, insurers, and not least representatives of the press, are turning to us as a lymphological specialist clinic for advice, statements, and information.
Further Information on Lipödem Syndrome
Myths and Facts about Lipödem
Lecture: Ms. Gabriele Erbacher
Psychosocial Aspects of Lipödem Syndrome
Lecture: Prof. Dr. Jodok Fink
Influence of Obesity Surgery on Lipödem
Lecture: Prof. Dr. med. Nestor Torio (Specialist in Plastic Surgery)
Paradigm Shift in Lipödem - The Role of Liposuction in the Treatment of Lipödem
Lecture: Dr. med. Tobias Bertsch
Paradigm Shift in Lipödem Syndrome - What Needs to Change?