Clinic · Frankfurt am Main
Gastroenterology Center Bethanien
Specialists in Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Oncology & Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy in Frankfurt am Main
Im Prüfling 21-25, 60389 Frankfurt am Main

Our specialists

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. med. habil. Fabian Finkelmeier

PD Dr. med. habil Mate Knabe
Areas of focus
- Screening examinations (e.g. bowel cancer screening) and follow-up care
- Diagnosis and treatment of liver and pancreatic diseases (e.g. hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, hereditary liver diseases, fatty liver, pancreatitis)
- Gastrointestinal oncology (tumors of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas)
- Treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Endoscopic diagnostics (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and interventional procedures (stenting, dilatation)
- Endosonography/endosonographic punctures and endoscopic minimally invasive procedures
- Endoscopic retrograde pancreaticography (ERCP) and PTCD with all modern interventional techniques for the bile ducts and pancreas
- Palliative endoscopic procedures
- Endoscopic removal of localized tumors in the gastrointestinal tract (endoscopic mucosal resection and dissection (EMR and ESD))
- Special consultation for swallowing disorders (achalasia, Zenker's diverticulum, stenosis)
About the clinic
Gastroenterology at the highest level - the Centrum Bethanien in Frankfurt introduces itself
The Gastroenterology Center Bethanien in Frankfurt am Main is a renowned specialist practice for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. An interdisciplinary team of ten experienced gastroenterologists provides patients with modern diagnostics, individual treatment concepts and a great deal of empathy - from preventive care to specialized tumor therapy. The Gastroenterology Center Bethanien is a certified colorectal cancer center (DKG).
The practice works in the affiliated doctor system at Bethanien Hospital Frankfurt, which means that inpatient care is also possible for complex cases, including intensive medical care for acute illnesses. In this context, the practice has a 24-hour emergency service.
Two recognized experts: Prof. Dr. Finkelmeier and PD Dr. Knabe
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Fabian Finkelmeier and Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. habil. Mate are part of the CGB's ten-strong team of doctors and renowned specialists with many years of clinical and scientific experience, particularly in the treatment of liver diseases and gastrointestinal tumors. Prof. Finkelmeier has made a name for himself through his work in the field of oncological gastroenterology and hepatology. PD Dr. Knabe also has special expertise in endoscopy and is known for interventional endoscopy procedures, particularly for tumor diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract.
Team expertise - individual care for every patient
The entire medical team also includes Kai Miesel, Dr. med. Stephan Haaß, Dr. med. Jörg Ungemach, Dr. med. Stephan Vetter, Dr. med. Sibylle Ehrlich, Dr. med. Shakila Terai-Chun, Dr. med. Sandra Blößer and Dr. med. Nora Schweitzer-Klusmann.
The center offers a comprehensive range of services: from classic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, all modern endoscopy and ultrasound procedures including punctures, to the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and complex tumor diagnostics, therapy and aftercare. This is carried out in close cooperation with colleagues from Hematology and Oncology (Oncology Bethanien) and Surgery (Surgical Center at Bethanien) and Radiology (MVZ Radiology at Bethanien) on site. This ensures that patients receive comprehensive care from a single source.
Close personal contact, short treatment paths and an individual treatment strategy and planning are always at the forefront.
Admission criteria
- At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience
- Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures
- An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area
- Member of a leading national professional association
- Leading professional position
- Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures)
- Active in research and teachin
- Evaluated quality management (e.g. certification)
Expert interviews
Facts & experience
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) (Gastroenterology)
over 20
- Capsule endoscopy (Gastroenterology)
over 30
- ERCP and papillotomy (Gastroenterology)
over 250
- PEG tube (Gastroenterology)
over 40
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) (Gastroenterology)
over 400
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy (EUS-Guided Biopsy) (Gastroenterology)
over 200
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Drainage (EUS-Guided Drainage) (Gastroenterology)
over 50
- Polypectomy (Gastroenterology)
over 1000
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) (Gastroenterology)
over 200
- Endoscopic Hemostasis (Gastroenterology)
over 1000
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Insights
Insights: Gastroenterology Center Bethanien
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Location
How to reach Gastroenterology Center Bethanien
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Gastroenterology Center Bethanien
Diseases
- Gastroenteritis (opens in a new tab)
- Hepatitis (opens in a new tab)
- Hepatitis B (opens in a new tab)
- Hepatitis C (opens in a new tab)
- Ascites (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal pain (opens in a new tab)
- Jaundice (opens in a new tab)
- hiccup (opens in a new tab)
- Heartburn (opens in a new tab)
- Nausea and Vomiting (opens in a new tab)
- Metabolic Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Metabolic disorder (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Gallbladder Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Liver Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Liver metastases (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Esophageal Cancer (Esophageal Carcinoma) (opens in a new tab)
- Barrett's esophagus (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Appendicitis (opens in a new tab)
- Blood in the stool (opens in a new tab)
- Cholangitis (opens in a new tab)
- Cholestasis (opens in a new tab)
- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Diarrhea (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticula - Diverticulosis (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticulitis (opens in a new tab)
- Fatty Liver (opens in a new tab)
- Cholangitis (opens in a new tab)
- Gallbladder Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Biliary colic (opens in a new tab)
- Gallstones (opens in a new tab)
- Bile duct disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Gastritis (opens in a new tab)
- Liver Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Liver fibrosis (opens in a new tab)
- Liver failure (opens in a new tab)
- Cirrhosis of the liver (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatitis (opens in a new tab)
- Reflux Disease (opens in a new tab)
- Esophageal disease (opens in a new tab)
- Celiac Disease (opens in a new tab)
- Microscopic colitis (opens in a new tab)
- Indeterminate colitis (opens in a new tab)
- Echinococcosis (opens in a new tab)
- Achalasia (opens in a new tab)
- Zenker's diverticulum (opens in a new tab)
- Hereditary (genetic) liver diseases
- Liver Diseases (AIH, PBC, PSC)
- Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma [HCC], Cholangiocellular Carcinoma [CCC])
Treatments
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC) (opens in a new tab)
- PEG tube (opens in a new tab)
- ERCP and Papillotomy (opens in a new tab)
- Capsule endoscopy (opens in a new tab)
- ERCP with papillotomy and biliary tract procedures (stenting, dilations, diagnostics, stone removal)
- Cholangioscopy and Lithotripsy
- Small Intestine Capsule Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resections (EMR)
- Diverticulotomy
- Endosonographic procedures (therapeutic) and punctures (diagnostic)
- Complex polyp resections/ablations
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Stenosis Dilations (Esophagus and Intestine)
- Full-Thickness Resection (FTRD) of the Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine
- Varicose Vein Treatment (Ligation)
Diagnostics
Areas of Expertise
Gastroenterology Center Bethanien
Specialists in Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Oncology & Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy in Frankfurt am Main

