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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Klinikum München (LMU MUNICH)

We are Specialized In

Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich is a prestigious institution renowned for its comprehensive medical and research facilities. The Department of Otolaryngology, also known as the Clinic and Polyclinic for Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Medicine, is a key component of LMU’s medical offerings. The department provides advanced patient care and engages in cutting-edge research across various ENT specialties.

About Us

Patient Care

The department operates two clinics—one in Großhadern and another in the city center—offering services for patients of all ages. They address a wide range of ENT conditions, including hearing impairments, middle ear inflammations, speech and voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, balance disorders, allergies, and tumors of the head and neck. The clinics are equipped with 102 beds and attend to over 3,500 inpatients annually.

Research Focus

Research activities are robust, with a particular emphasis on oncology, otology, skull base surgery, and reconstructive surgery. The department utilizes advanced surgical techniques, including laser and robotic surgeries, and investigates tumor metastasis, immunology, and interactions between tumors and the immune system. In audiology, research aims to develop new therapies for various degrees of hearing loss, including the use of cochlear implants

Our team

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Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.

Karl A. Menninger

Contact

Munich University Hospital

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