
PD Dr. med. Jaroslav Benedik
Leading consultant of Cardiovascular Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldAortic valve reconstruction, all techniques of valve sparing surgery (David operation, Yacoub operation and its modifications) Aortic valve…

Helios Hospital Krefeld is an academic tertiary care hospital affiliated with RWTH Aachen University. Each year, the hospital treats more than 60,000 inpatients and 80,000 outpatients. In addition to the main Helios Hospital in Krefeld, the institution also includes St. Josef Hospital in the Uerdingen district and St. Cecilia Hospital in the Hüls district.
The Krefeld hospital is part of the Helios Rhine-Ruhr Cluster, which consistently achieves some of the best healthcare quality outcomes within the Helios network. For many years, compliance with all quality indicators has remained at around 90%, reaching a new peak of 92% in 2025. These results demonstrate that the medical services provided at Helios Hospital Krefeld meet the highest quality standards.
The hospital comprises 48 departments and institutes, 18 specialized centers — 16 of which are officially certified — more than 52 inpatient wards with capacity for approximately 1,400 patients, and 36 operating rooms, including a state-of-the-art robotic surgery suite equipped with the da Vinci surgical system. Patient care is provided by a team of more than 3,500 employees, including 480 physicians, 1,300 nurses, and 260 therapeutic services staff.
Helios has invested more than €200 million in the modernization of its Krefeld facilities. The largest project was the complete redevelopment of Helios Hospital Krefeld, completed in 2014. Additional upgrades included a new inpatient building at St. Josefshospital Uerdingen in 2017 and new operating theatres opened in 2022, further enhancing the clinical infrastructure across the Krefeld hospital network.
The orthopedic services at Helios Hospitals Krefeld cover the full spectrum of orthopedic care, ranging from conservative treatment and minimally invasive procedures to complex reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation. The orthopedic department includes the following subspecialties: joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), revision joint replacement surgery, spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, sports orthopedics and traumatology, foot and ankle surgery, traumatology, hand surgery, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
The certified Joint Replacement Center is located at the St. Cecilia Campus in Hüls, while the Spine Surgery Center is based at the main campus in Krefeld.
The hospital’s oncology department provides a full spectrum of cancer diagnostics and treatment through a multidisciplinary approach involving specialists from various medical fields. The department includes the following subspecialties: hemato-oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, uro-oncology, gynecologic oncology, neuro-oncology, pediatric oncology, thoracic oncology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine.
The certified Comprehensive Cancer Center comprises specialized centers for the treatment of lung, colorectal, prostate, breast, skin, and head and neck cancers. One of the clinic’s key strengths is the provision of advanced PSMA radioligand therapy for metastatic prostate cancer, as well as the use of personalized drug therapies and minimally invasive oncologic surgery.
Cardiology and cardiac surgery are among the leading specialties at Helios Hospitals Krefeld, covering the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. The department includes interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, intensive cardiac care, and advanced cardiovascular imaging.
Patient care is provided through the Heart Center Lower Rhine, where cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and vascular surgeons work in close collaboration. The center specializes in high-tech cardiovascular procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias, as well as reconstructive and hybrid surgeries of the heart and major blood vessels.
Neurology is one of the hospital’s leading specialties, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems. The department includes the following subspecialties: stroke treatment, neurocritical care, epileptology, neuro-oncology, management of movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases, as well as advanced neurophysiological diagnostics.
A key component of the department is the certified Stroke Unit, which provides 24/7 care for patients with acute cerebrovascular events. The neurology team works closely with neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons, and radiologists, enabling comprehensive management of complex neurological conditions through the use of advanced imaging technologies and minimally invasive treatment techniques.
Gynecology and obstetrics are among the hospital’s key specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services for women at all stages of life. The department includes the following subspecialties: gynecologic oncology, breast medicine, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, urogynecology, endometriosis treatment, prenatal diagnostics, and high-risk pregnancy management.
Particular strengths of the department include the certified Breast Center and Gynecologic Cancer Center, where patients benefit from multidisciplinary cancer care. The clinic also operates a Level I Perinatal Center, the highest level of perinatal care in Germany, providing specialized treatment for high-risk pregnancies, premature newborns, and infants requiring intensive care from the first days of life.
Urology is one of the hospital’s specialized fields, offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options for disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. The department includes the following subspecialties: uro-oncology, reconstructive urology, management of urinary stone disease, neurourology, andrology, pediatric urology, as well as endoscopic and minimally invasive urologic surgery.
Particular emphasis is placed on the treatment of urologic cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. The urology department works closely with the Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Nuclear Medicine, enabling the use of modern personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including PSMA PET/CT imaging and PSMA radioligand therapy for advanced prostate cancer.
Gastroenterology is one of the hospital’s key specialties, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary system, and pancreas. The department includes the following subspecialties: general gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology, endoscopy, management of inflammatory bowel diseases, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of digestive system disorders.
The department incorporates a specialized Esophageal Center and a certified Bowel Center, providing multidisciplinary care for both benign and malignant diseases of the digestive tract. It also features a modern endoscopy center where a wide range of diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic procedures are performed, including endoscopic tumor removal and advanced interventions involving the bile ducts and pancreas. Gastroenterologists work closely with the Comprehensive Cancer Center and visceral surgeons to ensure integrated care for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions.
The Pediatrics Department at Helios Hospital Krefeld provides comprehensive specialized medical care for children from the neonatal period through adolescence. The department includes the following subspecialties: neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric neurology, pediatric oncology and hematology, pediatric pulmonology, endocrinology, and pediatric intensive care.
One of the department’s key areas of expertise is the treatment of pediatric oncological and hematological disorders, delivered in close collaboration with specialized regional referral centers. Bringing together experts from multiple pediatric disciplines and supported by advanced intensive care capabilities, the department is able to provide comprehensive treatment for both common and rare childhood diseases.
Neurosurgery is one of the highly specialized fields at Helios Hospital Krefeld, focusing on the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine, and peripheral nervous system. The department includes the following subspecialties: neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, spine surgery, traumatic brain injury management, peripheral nerve surgery, and functional neurosurgery.
The neurosurgery department works closely with neurologists, neuroradiologists, and oncologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological conditions. The clinic is equipped with advanced neuroimaging and intraoperative navigation technologies, enabling highly precise minimally invasive procedures for brain tumors, vascular disorders, and spinal diseases.
The hospital also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. Services provided include aortic surgery, treatment of carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, venous disorders, diabetic foot syndrome, as well as endovascular and hybrid vascular procedures.
Particular emphasis is placed on minimally invasive endovascular techniques, including vascular stenting and reconstruction, as well as the treatment of complex aneurysms and arterial occlusive diseases using advanced imaging technologies and hybrid operating rooms.
Pulmonology is one of the specialized departments at Helios Hospital Krefeld, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. The department includes the following subspecialties: management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, interstitial lung diseases, respiratory infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, and thoracic oncology.
A key component of the department is the certified Lung Cancer Center, where pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, and imaging specialists work together to develop individualized treatment plans. The center is equipped with advanced bronchoscopic diagnostic technologies and minimally invasive intervention capabilities, enabling early detection and treatment of lung diseases while ensuring a comprehensive approach to complex respiratory conditions.

Leading consultant of Cardiovascular Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldAortic valve reconstruction, all techniques of valve sparing surgery (David operation, Yacoub operation and its modifications) Aortic valve…

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Chief Physician of Medical Clinic III - Clinic for Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Diabetology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation, TAVI ( > 160 cases per year) Recanalisation of chronic total coronary occlusions (CTO) (> 150…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Radiotherapy and Radiological Oncology | Medical coordinator of the Helios Oncology Center | Deputy Head of the Prostate Cancer Center
Helios Hospital KrefeldHigh-precision radiation therapy (stereotaxy) Gentle multi-field radiation therapy (IMRT, Rapid Arc) Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) R…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics Head of the Gynecological Cancer Center
Helios Hospital KrefeldOperative treatment of breast cancer conditions, incl. reconstructive methods Treatment of gynaecologic neoplasms, especially ovary carcinom…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Urology and Pediatric Urology
Helios Hospital KrefeldRadical retropubic prostatectomy with nerve preservation Cystectomy/Cystoprostatectomy Urine drainage, bladder substitution, supravesical ur…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Thoracic Surgery at the Lung Center
Helios Hospital KrefeldLung cancer surgery focussing on minimally invasive and parenchyma-saving surgery Lung metastases Tracheal surgery Surgery of the thoracic w…

Chief Physician of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Helios Hospital KrefeldInterventional radiology MRI/MRA

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Orthopedics, Trauma and Hand Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldSpine disorders Traumatology Orthopedics Joint replacement Arthroscopic surgery Critical trauma Hand and foot surgery Sports orthopedics Pur…
Head of the DKG-certified Head and Neck Tumor Center Specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine Additional qualifications: Drug tumor thera…

Chief Physician of the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Helios Hospital KrefeldPediatrics Clinical Immunology Pediatric Rheumatology Hematology & Oncology Infectous Diseases

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldPlastic reconstructive surgery Cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty, lifts Breast reconstructive surgery, breast aesthetics Body contouring, lip…
Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias Atrial fibrillation Ventricular tachycardia AVNRT WPW syndrome Atrial flutter 3D mapping Epicardial…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldNeurooncology Vascular neurosurgery Simple and complex spine surgery

Chief Physician Pneumology, sleep and respiratory medicine
Helios Hospital KrefeldPulmonary and intensive care medicine. Expertice in invasive and non-invasive ventilation (weaning) Interventional techniques of bronchology…

Chief Physician general, visceral and minimally invasive surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldMinimally invasive surgery: Hernia, cholecystectomy, reflux surgery, colectomy, oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatectomy Surgical oncolog…

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Director of the Heart Center Lower Rhine
Helios Hospital Krefeld
Chief Physician of Hematology / Internal Oncology, Chief Physician of the Medical Clinic II
Helios Hospital Krefeld
Specialist in neurosurgery, Senior physician at the Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
Helios Hospital KrefeldFocus: Trigeminal neuralgia and deep brain stimulation Functional neurosurgery and stereotaxy Neuromodulation Neurosurgical pain treatment

Chief Physician of the Clinic for Nuclear Medicine
Helios Hospital Krefeldradio-iodine therapy for (benign) thyroid cancer thyroid diseases PSMA-Therapy and Prostatacarsin PET/CT cardiac diagnostics thyroid diagnos…

Chief Physician of the Medical Clinic II, Specialist in interventional gastroenterological endoscopy
Helios Hospital KrefeldInterventional gastroenterological endoscopy

Chief Physician of the Department of Ophthalmology
Helios Hospital KrefeldCataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation Anterior segment surgery Corneal and ocular surface diseases Oculoplastic surgery Eyelid…

Chief Physician of the Department of Ophthalmology
Helios Hospital KrefeldSurgical retina Medical retina Cataract surgery Secondary intraocular lens implantation

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