Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Bauer

Comprehensive patient consultation is a core value of the RNS joint practice. Close cooperation with other medical facilities and specialists facilitates holistic care that goes beyond the boundaries of the practice. One focus of the practice is on non-invasive imaging diagnostics of the heart, a field in which Dr. Bauer offers particular expertise. As a specialist in radiology, Dr. Bauer has remarkable expertise in the field of cardiac diagnostics. His passion for CT and MRI imaging of the heart began many years ago, when he specialized in this field during his stay at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. His extensive academic career at the Goethe University Frankfurt and numerous publications in international journals, as well as specialist lectures in the field, testify to his outstanding contribution to medical research. The RNS joint practice stands out for its medical expertise in non-invasive cardiac imaging diagnostics under Dr. Bauer’s direction.

The last ten years have seen huge technical developments in the field of cardiac imaging.

A wide range of heart diseases can now be diagnosed non-invasively using CT or MRI, without always requiring a "heart catheter". However, this has its clear justification and indications, and remains the most important instrument in the treatment of many heart diseases. The RNS joint practice has state-of-the-art technological equipment that has revolutionized the possibilities of cardiac diagnostics. With a dual-source CT, one of the most modern devices in the world, images of the heart can be taken in almost real time. The speed of this procedure allows a diagnosis independent of heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia.
The 1.5 Tesla MRI system enables precise visualization of the beating heart in motion, and uses the latest methods such as T1, T2 and T2* mapping to detect early signs of heart muscle disease.

The RNS joint practice in Wiesbaden is distinguished by its outstanding medical expertise, particularly in the field of non-invasive cardiac imaging diagnostics, and is certified as a DRG Center for Cardiovascular Imaging by the German Radiological Society (DRG – Deutsche Röntgengesellschaft e.V.) and the Cardiovascular Diagnostics Working Group of the DRG. This distinction highlights the special expertise in cardiovascular imaging to referring physicians and patients. The certification extends to radiology departments in hospitals and practices that maintain close interdisciplinary cooperation with clinical partners such as cardiology or cardiac surgery. Requirements for certification include a high level of qualification and experience of the medical staff, as well as a significant annual number of respective examinations. Under the direction of Dr. Ralf Bauer, the dedicated team relies on state-of-the-art technology and patient-oriented care to ensure first-class medical care.