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Welcome to the Lymphological Outpatient Clinic of Földiklinik
Our goal is to provide holistic and individualised care. We support you from diagnosis to optimal therapy to sustainably improve your health and quality of life.
Who we are here for:
We specialise in the treatment of
- Lymphoedema: Chronic swelling (fluid accumulations) caused by a disruption of the lymphatic system.
- Lipoedema syndrome: A fat distribution disorder associated with significant pain in the soft tissue of the legs (and less commonly the arms). Obesity often coexists as a comorbidity.
- Vascular malformations: Congenital or acquired deformities of blood and lymph vessels.
Our Services:
In our outpatient clinic, we offer both
- Statutory health insurance consultations as well as
- Private medical consultations
Regardless of which type of consultation you choose, our interdisciplinary team of experts will place your needs at the forefront.
The Way to Us:
The first step is to schedule an appointment.
- By phone: 07652-124436 (07:00 - 10:00 and 13:30 - 14:30)
- By email:
- ambulanz@foeldiklinik.de
Please bring the following documents to your visit in the outpatient clinic:
- Referral from a specialist or general practitioner (for insured patients),
- all relevant previous findings
- current imaging findings (e.g. ultrasound, MRI), if available.
- Compression stockings, as prescribed
Lipoedema Syndrome
Patients diagnosed with lipoedema syndrome are requested 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 medical history interview with you. After a thorough clinical examination, we will jointly develop the best possible therapy for your individual situation.
Why Földiklinik?
The Földiklinik in Hinterzarten is one of the leading institutions worldwide 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 treat you at the highest level.
Schedule an appointment with us - we are here for you to shape your path to better health and quality of life together.
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 on Lipödem Syndrome
Contribution from SWR Television on 15 Nov. 2023
(ARD Mediathek from minute 7:50)
The Lymphatic System - Why It's So Important for Health
Lipödem Talk with Tina Schwarz on 27 Nov. 2020
(YouTube)
Lipödem: Myths and Facts - Interview with Dr. med. T. Bertsch
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?