Dr. Ulrich Prothmann

Dr. Ulrich Prothmann is the chief physician of the Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the Knappschaft Clinics in Püttlingen and has &many years of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. The clinic is recognized as the official state center for rheumatology in Saarland and is committed to providing evidence-based, guideline-oriented, and individualized patient care at a high medical standard.

A particular clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory, including rheumatoid arthritis (chronic polyarthritis) and the entire spectrum of spondyloarthropathies, particularly ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew’s disease) and psoriatic arthritis. In addition, the range of treatments includes other systemic autoimmune diseases such as vasculitides (vascular inflammations)) as well as collagenoses, including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and systemic sclerosis.

The early detection of complex and rare manifestations of inflammatory rheumatic diseases is carried out using modern diagnostic procedures and in close interdisciplinary collaboration with related medical specialties such as cardiology, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology.

The diagnostic strategy is based on a comprehensive clinical examination using high-resolution imaging (particularly ultrasound, CT, and MRI), specialized laboratory diagnostics, and, if necessary, interventional procedures such as joint aspirations. In addition to conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, modern biologics, kinase inhibitors, and other targeted immunomodulatory agents are used for treatment.

The treatment plan is supplemented by non-pharmacological approaches such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and structured patient education. The goal is to achieve sustained control of disease activity, prevent structural damage, and improve long-term functional quality of life.

For Dr. Ulrich Prothmann and his team, in addition to precise medical diagnostics, the focus is particularly on personal consultations, trust, and long-term support for patients. Thanks to the close integration of outpatient and inpatient care structures, patients benefit from continuous care at the highest level of rheumatology.

The clinic’s repeated receipt of the seal of approval from the Association of Acute Rheumatology Clinics underscores its commitment to continuous quality improvement and to evidence-based, patient-centered care at a high medical standard.